The Rom-Commers: A Novel

This program from Macmillan Audio, produced by St. Martin's Press, offers a bonus scene and an author's note, both of which are audio-exclusive, as well as acknowledgments read by the author. According to AudioFile, "Patti Murin offers a fun, vivacious performance of this lively romance...with steady pacing and a believable narration, this romance will charm listeners."

In "Hello, Stranger," Emma Wheeler, a passionate screenwriter, is determined to rewrite her own love story. Desperately longing to be a successful screenwriter, Emma has devoted her life to studying, obsessing over, and writing romantic comedies - the good kind that win contests. However, she has also been the sole caretaker for her kind-hearted father, who requires full-time care.

When Emma is presented with the opportunity to rewrite a script for the renowned screenwriter, Charlie Yates - her personal writing god - it's an opportunity she can't pass up. With her younger sister stepping in to assist with her father's care, Emma moves to Los Angeles for six weeks to take on the writing gig of a lifetime.

But Emma's dream job quickly turns into a nightmare. Charlie Yates wants nothing to do with collaborating with "a failed, nobody screenwriter." Worse, the romantic comedy he has written is so terrible that it might actually bring about the apocalypse. To make matters worse, Charlie doesn't even care about the script - it's merely a means to get a different one greenlit. Oh, and he believes that love is an emotional Ponzi scheme.

Undeterred, Emma is determined to stand up for herself, for romantic comedies, and for love itself. She will convince Charlie that love stories matter, even if she has to kiss him senseless to do it. But what happens when that kiss turns out to be accidentally amazing? What if real life proves to be so much more real than fiction? What if the love story they're writing breaks all of Emma's rules and comes true?

This enchanting romantic comedy explores the power of love, the magic of storytelling, and the courage it takes to rewrite one's own narrative. With its charming characters, witty dialogue, and heartwarming moments, "Hello, Stranger" is a delightful listen that will leave listeners captivated and eager for more.

product information: