Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter

Real love doesn’t always follow the script.

Better Than the Movies follows Liz Buxbaum, a hopeless romantic determined to finally win over her longtime crush. To get his attention, she reluctantly teams up with her annoying—but unexpectedly charming—next-door neighbor, Wes Bennet. But as their plan unfolds, Liz starts to realize that love might not look the way she always imagined.

Lynn Painter delivers a sweet, witty YA rom-com filled with banter, heart, and classic movie-inspired moments. With its mix of humor, first love, and self-discovery, this story captures the magic of realizing that the best love stories are often the ones you never planned.

Perfect for readers who love:
• enemies-to-lovers romance
• teen rom-com vibes
• boy-next-door dynamics
• first love stories
• light, feel-good YA romance

Format: Hardcover