Better Than the Movies

Name: Better Than the Movies
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SKU: 9781398536517
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By Lynn Painter

Series: Better Than The Movies

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See where it all began with the bestselling romance everyone's talking about – every movie you've ever loved in one epic love story. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com... Read More

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Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com is hopelessly romantic with enemies to lovers and grumpy x sunshine energy!

Liz hates her annoyingly attractive neighbour but he’s the only in with her long-term crush…

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See where it all began with the bestselling romance everyone's talking about – every movie you've ever loved in one epic love story.

Liz hates her annoyingly attractive neighbour but he’s the only in with her long-term crush …

Perpetual daydreamer and hopeless romantic Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he’s back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radar—and maybe snag him as a prom date—even befriend Wes Bennet.

The annoyingly attractive next-door neighbour might seem like a prime candidate for romantic comedy fantasies, but Wes has only been a pain in Liz’s butt since they were kids. Pranks involving frogs and decapitated lawn gnomes do not a potential boyfriend make. Yet, somehow, Wes and Michael are hitting it off, which means Wes is Liz’s in.

But as Liz and Wes scheme to get Liz noticed by Michael so she can have her magical prom moment, she’s shocked to discover that she likes being around Wes. And as they continue to grow closer, she must re-examine everything she thought she knew about love—and rethink her own ideas of what Happily Ever After should look like.

Better Than the Movies features quotes from the best-loved rom-coms of cinema and takes you on a rollercoaster of romance that isn’t movie-perfect but jaw-dropping and heart-stopping in unexpected ways.

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Better Than the Movies

USA TODAY and New York Times bestseller Perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com follows a hopelessly romantic teen girl and her cute yet obnoxious neighbour as they scheme to get her noticed by her untouchable crush. Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart...

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Better Than the Movies (Collector's Edition)

Better Than the Movies (Collector's Edition) is a sparkling deluxe paper overboard special edition featuring a new cover, stencilled edges, gorgeously designed endpapers, a ribbon bookmark, a letter from the author, and never-before-published bonus content! A USA TODAY and New York Times bestseller Perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of...

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Better Than the Movies

See where it all began with the bestselling romance everyone's talking about – every movie you've ever loved in one epic love story. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com is hopelessly romantic with enemies to lovers and grumpy x sunshine energy! Liz hates...

By Lynn Painter

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Better Than the Movies

A USA TODAY and New York Times bestseller Perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com follows a hopelessly romantic teen girl and her cute yet obnoxious neighbour as they scheme to get her noticed by her untouchable crush. Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her...

By Lynn Painter

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398536517

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 March 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: Children, Teenage

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Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Lynn Painter is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, The Do-Over, Betting on You, Mr. Wrong Number, The Love Wager, Nothing Like the Movies, and Fake Skating. She lives in Nebraska with her husband and pack of wild children, and when she isn’t reading or writing, odds are good she’s guzzling energy drinks and watching rom-coms. You can find her at LynnPainter.com, on Instagram @LynnPainterBooks, on X @LAPainter, and on TikTok @WesBennettsMom.

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