Better than the Movies Series by Lynn Painter

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The Better Than the Movies series by Lynn Painter is a charming, feel-good YA romance centered around love, friendship, and movie-worthy moments.
It begins with Liz Buxbaum, a hopeless romantic obsessed with classic rom-coms, who’s waiting for her perfect love story to begin.
When her childhood crush moves back to town, Liz teams up with her annoying (yet cute) neighbor Wes to win him over.
But as their fake-dating scheme unfolds, Liz starts questioning whether her dream guy is really the one for her.
Wes surprises her with unexpected sweetness, banter, and chemistry straight out of a movie scene.
The story captures the magic of first love, the grief of losing a parent, and the journey of self-discovery.
It’s filled with hilarious inner monologues, swoony moments, and relatable teen awkwardness.
Painter blends pop culture references with emotional depth and authentic high school experiences.
The upcoming companion novel (Nothing Like the Movies) continues the rom-com energy with a new love story.
The series is perfect for fans of feel-good romance, fake dating, and the "boy next door" trope.
It’s a celebration of messy, magical, unpredictable teenage love in all its cinematic glory.
Readers adore its heart, humor, and the reminder that real love may not follow the script.