Nothing Like the Movies

Wes had his dream girl, but then he lost her – and the only way to get her back is to scheme like a rom-com hero…

For a few blissful months, Wes Bennett and his dream girl, Liz Buxbaum, were inseparably in love. Their plans to start a new chapter together at UCLA seemed like a dream come true. But just as they were about to leave for college, an unexpected tragedy tore their relationship apart, leaving both of them heartbroken and Wes questioning everything he thought he knew about love.

Flash forward to their college days, Wes and Liz find themselves reunited on campus. With time and distance having brought a clearer perspective, Wes, now in a healthier state of mind, realises just how deeply he hurt Liz. Determined to win her back, he sets out on a mission straight out of a rom-com, complete with the grand, sweeping gestures that Liz adores.

However, Liz is not about to fall into Wes’s arms so easily. She’s built a wall around her heart to protect herself from further heartbreak, and she’s also found a new friend—a guy friend—who’s a complicating factor in Wes’s romantic endeavours. Despite her resistance, Wes remains unwavering in his quest. He believes that if he can channel the charm and antics of a rom-com hero, he might just have a shot at rekindling their romance.

Yet, as Wes throws himself into a campaign of epic proportions to win Liz over, he begins to question whether their love story is truly meant to have a happy ending. The gestures that once had the power to charm Liz may no longer be enough, and Wes is faced with the heartbreaking possibility that their story might be over for good.

Nothing Like the Movies is a delightful treat for hopeless romantics and fans of the grumpy x sunshine trope. With its perfect blend of humour, heart, and grand romantic gestures, this sequel will captivate admirers of authors like Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood.

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