A review by readandwright
The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

4.0

Thank you Macmillion Audio for my copy! All thoughts are my own, 

No one is more surprised than me that I loved this book. I really thought this author and I had parted ways after The Bodyguard, but I am back full force and obsessed. This is the kind of book you can read in a day because it’s so easy to fall into step with these characters. I loved getting a peek inside the reality of writing of Hollywood, esepcially as a woman, but also how to find yourself again after years of neglect. Emma spent more of her young adulthood caring for her father and feels like she’s missed her opportunities to further her career. On the flip side, Charlie’s career is the only thing that’s thriving and I sadly think a lot of people will feel seen by his story. 

Synopsis: 

What I Liked: 

1. The Set Up—I love books about writers, from novels to TV and film. I thought this was a really fun set up because it allowed for a great use of the forced proximity/enemies to lovers/don’t meet your heroes tropes while still being swoony, fun, and a bit different. 
2. The Banter—SO good. I didn’t love this author’s last book so I didn’t have high expectations, but I loved this one. The audio is exceptional for the banter. 
3. The Emotional Development—Each of the main characters had a lot they needed to overcome in order to find a happily ever after. I loved their development together and separately. 

What Didn’t Work for Me:

1. Rushed Ending—I just wanted a bit more, especially due to the news Charlie receives. But I loved getting the bonus POV from Charlie! 

Character Authenticity: 4/5             Spice Rating: 0/5             Overall Rating: 4/5

Content Warnings:

cancer, divorce, brain injury, loss of a parent, ill parent