Better Than the Movies: A Romantic Journey of Love, Laughter, and Second Chances By Lynn Painter

What if your real-life love story turned out to be better than every rom-com you've ever watched?

In this heartwarming and hilarious YA romance, Liz Buxbaum has always dreamed of a movie-worthy love story — dramatic declarations, grand gestures, and the perfect happily ever after. So when her childhood crush moves back to town, Liz sees it as her final chance to live her romantic fantasy.

But there's a twist — to win him over, she needs help from her annoying next-door neighbor, Wes Bennett. The same Wes who’s been the thorn in her side since forever. As they scheme and banter their way through senior year, Liz starts to realize that real love doesn’t always follow the script.

Get ready for:

• Enemies-to-lovers charm

• Laugh-out-loud moments

• Touches of nostalgia and pop culture

• A slow-burn romance that’s unexpectedly swoon-worthy

Better Than the Movies is a feel-good journey of love, self-discovery, and rewriting your own fairytale — because sometimes, the best stories are the ones you never saw coming.