A review by krisloveskihei
The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Emma is a writer with potential who has been living in Texas caring for her invalid father for a decade but is presented with the opportunity of a lifetime - in LA. Charlie is an incredibly successful, and grouchy and arrogant, screenwriter who needs Emma's help and doesn't want it. This book has banter, it has cooking together, it has a despondent guinea pig, it has a high dive rescue. Emma works through grief and family issues. She stands up for herself to Charlie and to her sister.  

I first listened to the audiobook, and I have to say the narrator's voice was perfect for the Emma, the heroine.  The only part that bugged me was her British accent for Logan, it reminded me of Lindsay Lohan's faux accent in The Parent Trap. Shudder. After I listened to the audiobook I read the actual book and oh, why is reading the words always so much better.  It was as lovely as reading it for the first time. And I have to say the piece de resistance was the author's note.  In the audiobook, Katherine Center herself reads the note.  It apparently didn't get published in the book, but it can be downloaded from her web site.  She's the real thing and I'm a fan for life!  
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