The Rom-Commers

A Novel

De: Katherine Center

Narrado por: Katherine Center, Patti Murin

Long-listed, Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year, 2024

Long-listed, Amazon.com Best Books of the Year, 2024

This program features a bonus scene and an author's note—both audio-exclusives—and acknowledgments read by the author.

“[Patti] Murin's portrayal of Emma is captivating—a blend of sass, humor, and empathy with impeccable timing and nuances.”—AudioFile

She’s rewriting his love story. But can she rewrite her own?

Emma Wheeler desperately longs to be a screenwriter. She’s spent her life studying, obsessing over, and writing romantic comedies—good ones! That win contests! But she’s also been the sole caretaker for her kind-hearted dad, who needs full-time care. Now, when she gets a chance to re-write a script for famous screenwriter Charlie Yates—The Charlie Yates! Her personal writing god!—it’s a break too big to pass up.

Emma’s younger sister steps in for caretaking duties, and Emma moves to L.A. for six weeks for the writing gig of a lifetime. But what is it they say? Don’t meet your heroes? Charlie Yates doesn’t want to write with anyone—much less “a failed, nobody screenwriter.” Worse, the romantic comedy he’s written is so terrible it might actually bring on the apocalypse. Plus! He doesn’t even care about the script—it’s just a means to get a different one green-lit. Oh, and he thinks love is an emotional Ponzi scheme.

But Emma’s not going down without a fight. She will stand up for herself, and for rom-coms, and for love itself. She will convince him that love stories matter—even if she has to kiss him senseless to do it. But . . . what if that kiss is accidentally amazing? What if real life turns out to be so much . . . more real than fiction? What if the love story they’re writing breaks all Emma’s rules—and comes true?

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

©2024 Katherine Center (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Center, the prolific author of many romances, clearly understands what it takes to create a winning romantic comedy and puts Charlie and Emma through many of the most delightful rom-com tropes (enemies to lovers, forced proximity). But the book, like all of Center’s work, doesn’t completely eschew darkness—both Emma and Charlie are dealing with trauma and grief. A winning romance that deftly balances heft and humor."—Kirkus

"Winsome and charming, Center's latest is that perfect blend of romance and overcoming life challenges that her readers treasure."—Booklist (starred review)

Engaging plot - all the way through!

I love Katherine Center’s writing! After reading my first book by her, I looked up her other books & read many of those too! I like the dry humor she uses with some of her characters. Often, I found myself laughing aloud as I listened to “The Rom Commers” on audio. It’s tend to get lost in her stories & it’s difficult to stop listening/put the book down. Thank you for sharing your talent with us! I am looking forward to your next novel!

Loved these characters!

I had moments of WTH, Charlie, but I loved him. Great storyline, great character development, and great narrator. I really enjoyed this — and, unfortunately for today’s motivation, stayed up until 3am listening.

I absolutely love this author!

Her books start out as a light fluffy book but before you know it you are deep in a meaningful story that sucks you in. I love every character in every book she has written. I am a super fan! Anxiously waiting her next book!

Fun and easy listening

The Audi performance was amazing and the story itself was lighthearted and fun. I highly recommend.

One of her best!

I've read all of Center's and this may be my favorite- warm and tender and witty and relatable - it is all you want in a rom com

Witty & fun

The voice actor/actress did an amazing job with a very fun, witty, and well-written story. This was my first book to listen to by Katherine Center. Won’t be the last!

Loved it

This may be my favorite Katherine center book yet. A few unnecessary f bombs. It was clean.

Emotional rollercoaster!

I laughed, I cried, I held my breath. I screamed “nooooo!” A time or two. It’s a feel good, but realistic.
10/10!

Go ahead, purchase it! You won’t regret it.

The Rom-Commers is witty, funny, sassy, and so much more. This is my first Katherine Center book and her writing style was so refreshing. I’m looking forward to her plethora of novels.

Incredible Narrator!!

I love Patti Murin & I will listen to any audiobook she narrates, she’s absolutely fantastic!!