Books like Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
Liz Buxbaum is a perpetual daydreamer whose heart has long been set on Michael, an aloof, unattainable crush who has just returned to town. Determined to get his attention, Liz enlists the help of her next‑door neighbor, Wes Bennett, an attractive but exasperating boy she has known since childhood. Together they concoct pranks in hopes of making Liz stand out and secure help as a prom date. As the scheme unfolds, Liz discovers she enjoys Wes’s company, prompting her to reassess her ideas of love and happily‑ever‑after.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: Lynn Painter
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