Better Than the Movies

Liz Buxbaum has always believed in grand romantic gestures, sweeping movie moments, and the promise of a perfect prom. So when her longtime crush Michael moves back to town, it feels like fate—and Liz is ready to script her own love story. There’s just one problem: Michael doesn’t seem to notice her. And her best shot at getting close to him? Her aggravating, frustratingly charming next-door neighbor, Wes Bennet.

Wes has been Liz’s childhood nemesis, the mastermind behind countless pranks and the ruiner of many peaceful afternoons. But now, with Michael back, Liz finds herself striking an unlikely deal: she’ll put up with Wes if he helps her win over her crush. The plan seems simple—until it isn’t.

As Liz and Wes spend more time together, teasing turns to laughter, and their fake partnership starts to feel dangerously real. Soon, Liz must confront the possibility that her perfect ending might not look like the movies after all.

Better Than the Movies is a charming, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about unexpected love, self-discovery, and rewriting the script on happily ever after.

A New York Times Bestseller