Nothing Like the Movies

Description

The highly anticipated, sweeping New York Times global bestselling sequel to the BookTok blockbuster Better Than the Movies! From acclaimed romantic comedy sensation Lynn Painter comes Nothing Like the Movies—a brilliantly structured, fast-paced, and intensely emotional contemporary New Adult romance. Returning to the unforgettable world of Liz Buxbaum and Wes Bennett, this unputdownable book delivers a spectacular mix of razor-sharp witty banter, heart-wrenching angst, and grand romantic gestures that will keep you glued to the page until the very last line.

For a few beautiful, idyllic months, Wes Bennett finally had his ultimate dream girl: the fierce, strong-willed girl next door, Liz Buxbaum. Their cinematic high school romance felt completely unstoppable. But right as the two were about to set off for college to start their freshman year together, a sudden, devastating family tragedy struck Wes’s world. Left dealing with the overwhelming emotional and practical fallout, Wes pulled away to protect her, a heartbreaking decision that ultimately meant losing Liz in the process and fracturing their perfect bond.

Flash forward months later, and the universe pulls them back into close quarters as Wes and Liz find themselves attending the exact same college. Now in a much healthier, more stable mental place, Wes is acutely aware that he completely broke Liz’s heart when he abruptly ended things. However, he is fiercely determined to right his past wrongs and make her fall back in love with him, no matter the cost.

Wes knows Liz’s hopeless-romantic heart better than anyone else alive, and he constructs a calculated, seemingly foolproof plan to win her back using the exact type of iconic, rom-com-worthy grand gestures she has spent her entire life obsessing over. The only major problem? A deeply guarded Liz will have absolutely none of it! Devastated by the past, she has built high emotional walls, forcing Wes to deploy clever, unscripted schemes just to get a chance to speak with her. To make his high-stakes mission even more daunting, Liz has a new friend in her life… a handsome, supportive guy friend who is taking up her precious time. Still, Wes refuses to give up, constantly adapting his strategic plans and going incredibly hard to capture Liz’s attention and win back her affection. But after his absolute best efforts get him nowhere, a heavy cloud of doubt sets in, leaving Wes wondering if their beautiful relationship is truly over for good.

Masterfully executing the second-chance romance, boy-next-door, college/new adult, forced proximity, and groveling tropes, Nothing Like the Movies delivers a beautifully structured, atmospheric, and high-energy narrative. Brimming with deep emotional healing, spectacular cinematic chemistry, and unforgettable dual-POV tension, this premium Simon & Schuster paperback edition is a mandatory masterpiece for every contemporary romance enthusiast’s personal collection.