Katherine Center's book is so well named: The Rom-Commers (#1,300). It's a romance and it actually is funny! Most authors seem to get the first part right, but not much the comedy element. This book should be the poster child for the genre.
Emma Wheeler has had to suppress her dream of pursuing a career as a screen writer to become her father's full-time caretaker. Not that she begrudges her role as she waits for her baby sister to finish her education and take over responsibilities. So when her best friend from high school calls her from Hollywood with a fabulous opportunity to work with award-winning screen writer Charlie Yates, she jumps on the chance with the backing of her family. When Emma arrives in LA, it rapidly becomes apparent that Logan hasn't exactly been upfront with either Emma or Charlie about his plan to have them co-write a rom-com script. What could possibly go wrong?
Most rom-coms are enjoyable fluff if done well. Read, and almost immediately forgotten. What I really loved about this book was the surprising depth Ms. Center put into this story highlighting the roles of caretakers and the sacrifices they make on behalf of others, and those who suffer from chronic illnesses, both physical and mental. The lows make the highs that much more precious.
If you're looking for the ideal rom-com, I'd say The Rom-Commers is it. (And Katherine Center even has two previous books made into rom-com movies on Netflix! Wish I could see those!)
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