Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter HC

Some books just feel like a warm hug on a rainy afternoon. This is one of them.

A USA TODAY and New York Times bestseller, this swoony teen rom-com is perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett. Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks, calls it “sweet and funny,” and we couldn’t agree more.

Meet Liz Buxbaum, a hopeless romantic who’s been dreaming of her forever crush, Michael, for years. Now that he’s back in town, Liz has one mission: get noticed, and maybe—just maybe—land him as her prom date. There’s just one hitch. Her way in is Wes Bennet, the annoyingly attractive next-door neighbor who’s been a thorn in her side since childhood. Think frogs. Think decapitated lawn gnomes.

But as Liz and Wes scheme together, something unexpected happens. She actually likes being around him. And suddenly, everything she thought she knew about love starts to feel a little less certain.

It’s a story full of banter, heart, and all the delicious tension of a slow-burn romance. If you’ve ever wondered whether real life could be better than the movies, this one’s for you.

We love recommending this one to readers who want something cozy and cinematic—the kind of book you’ll want to curl up with by the window while the sea air drifts in.

Grab a copy, settle in, and let yourself get swept away. Happily ever after is waiting in these pages.

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