Nothing Like The Movies by Lynn Painter

AUTHOR: Lynn Painter
COVER: Softcover

Step forward into Liz Buxbaum and Wes Bennett’s next act with Nothing Like the Movies, the deeply emotional second‑chance romance set two years after Better Than the Movies. Now navigating college life at UCLA, Liz and Wes must confront lingering grief, broken hearts, and the messy art of rediscovering each other—and themselves.

Why You’ll Love It

• Second‑chance romance full of heartLiz and Wes reunite on a new stage: Wes has returned to UCLA, baseball in tow, determined to win Liz back after breaking up before freshman year due to personal tragedy. 
• Cinematic vibe meets clever banter.Each chapter begins with a quote from a classic rom‑com, and Painter weaves pop culture and playlist Easter eggs into the story. The dialogue is witty, the emotions raw, and the chemistry sizzling—but never overshadows the real stakes.
  
• Realistic pace & college complications.The romance rebuilds slowly: small victories, heartfelt apologies, and whispered truths. New friends, UCLA life, and unfinished grief all play a part in testing (and strengthening) their bond.