For a few beautiful months, Wes had his dream girl: strong-willed girl-next-door Liz. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA to start their freshman year together, tragedy struck. Wes was left dealing with the fallout, which ultimately meant losing Liz in the process.
Flash forward months and months later and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz’s heart when he ended things, but he is determined to make her fall back in love with him.
Wes knows Liz better than anyone, and he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only…Liz will have none of it. Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure out how to see her. Even worse, Liz has a new friend…a guy friend.
Still, Wes won’t give up, adapting his clever plans and going hard to get Liz’s attention and win back her affection. But after his best efforts get him nowhere, Wes is left wondering if their relationship is really over for good.
For a few beautiful months, Wes had his dream girl: strong-willed girl-next-door Liz. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA to start their freshman year together, tragedy struck. Wes was left dealing with the fallout, which ultimately meant losing Liz in the process.
Flash forward months and months later and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz’s heart when he ended things, but he is determined to make her fall back in love with him.
Wes knows Liz better than anyone, and he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only…Liz will have none of it. Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure out how to see her. Even worse, Liz has a new friend…a guy friend.
Still, Wes won’t give up, adapting his clever plans and going hard to get Liz’s attention and win back her affection. But after his best efforts get him nowhere, Wes is left wondering if their relationship is really over for good.
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Better Than the Movies
Better Than the Movies
8 books in catalog
Contemporary romantic comedy fiction gained a prominent voice with the release of the 2021 young adult novel Better Than the Movies, which achieved widespread popularity on BookTok and established a devoted readership. Lynn Painter emerged through this debut as a #1 New York Times bestselling author specializing in humorous, trope-filled romances across young adult, adult, and middle-grade demographics.
Born in Champaign, Illinois, Lynn Painter eventually settled in Nebraska, living in the Omaha and Springfield areas with her husband and five children. Before turning to full-time fiction writing, she worked as a facilities coordinator for a heavy equipment dealer and wrote a biweekly parenting column for the Omaha World-Herald. Her literary career took off in May 2021 with the publication of her debut young adult novel Better Than the Movies through Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, represented by literary agent Kim Lionetti of Bookends Literary Agency. Following its success, Painter transitioned to full-time writing, expanding her catalog into adult romantic comedies such as Mr. Wrong Number and children's fiction such as The Wish Switch.
Painter's novels heavily draw upon the tropes and structural beats of classic cinematic romantic comedies, combining fast-paced dialogue, witty banter, and emotional vulnerability. Her stories frequently explore themes of second-chance romance, fake dating, identity growth, and chaotic family dynamics. Emphasizing escapism and lighthearted humor, she crafts narrative arcs centered on young adults and adults navigating complex relationships while paying homage to popular rom-com tropes.
8 books in catalog
Contemporary romantic comedy fiction gained a prominent voice with the release of the 2021 young adult novel Better Than the Movies, which achieved widespread popularity on BookTok and established a devoted readership. Lynn Painter emerged through this debut as a #1 New York Times bestselling author specializing in humorous, trope-filled romances across young adult, adult, and middle-grade demographics.
Born in Champaign, Illinois, Lynn Painter eventually settled in Nebraska, living in the Omaha and Springfield areas with her husband and five children. Before turning to full-time fiction writing, she worked as a facilities coordinator for a heavy equipment dealer and wrote a biweekly parenting column for the Omaha World-Herald. Her literary career took off in May 2021 with the publication of her debut young adult novel Better Than the Movies through Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, represented by literary agent Kim Lionetti of Bookends Literary Agency. Following its success, Painter transitioned to full-time writing, expanding her catalog into adult romantic comedies such as Mr. Wrong Number and children's fiction such as The Wish Switch.
Painter's novels heavily draw upon the tropes and structural beats of classic cinematic romantic comedies, combining fast-paced dialogue, witty banter, and emotional vulnerability. Her stories frequently explore themes of second-chance romance, fake dating, identity growth, and chaotic family dynamics. Emphasizing escapism and lighthearted humor, she crafts narrative arcs centered on young adults and adults navigating complex relationships while paying homage to popular rom-com tropes.
