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Lynn Painter
8 Books
Better Than The Movies: Discover the swoonworthy tiktok sensation
Lynn Painter
Friendship
Humor
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The Do-Over
Lynn Painter
Humor
Time Travel
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Nothing Like The Movies
Lynn Painter
Friendship
Humor
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Betting On You
Lynn Painter
Friendship
Humor
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Better Than The Movies
Lynn Painter
Friendship
Humor
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Betting On You
Lynn Painter
Humor
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Fake Skating
Lynn Painter
Family
Humor
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13 Little Love Stories: An anthology inspired by Taylor Swift songs
Julie Murphy, Sara Shepard, Katharine McGee, Jesse Q. Sutanto, Lynn Painter, Laura Sebastian, Elise Bryant, Jennifer Dugan, J. Elle, Jessica Goodman, Sloan Harlow, Crystal Maldonado, Krystal Marquis
Anthologies
Emotions
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Liz Buxbaum has always been a hopeless romantic, dreaming of a perfect, movie-worthy love story. So when her forever crush, Michael, finally moves back to town, Liz is determined to get on his radar and snag him as her prom date. There is just one big problem: Michael barely knows she exists. To get his attention, Liz realizes she has to do the unthinkable and team up with her annoying next-door neighbor, Wes Bennet. Wes has been a thorn in Liz's side since they were little kids, mostly known for pulling pranks with frogs and decapitated lawn gnomes. He is definitely not boyfriend material. But since Wes and Michael are suddenly hitting it off, Wes is Liz's only ticket to her dream guy. As you follow Liz and Wes through their hilarious schemes to create the ultimate romantic moment, something unexpected happens. Liz starts to realize that she actually likes spending time with Wes. You will laugh and swoon as Liz is forced to reexamine everything she thought she knew about love, discovering that sometimes, real life can be even better than the movies.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
384 Pages
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Emilie Hornby just survived a literal dumpster fire of a Valentine’s Day. Desperate for comfort, she escapes to her grandmother’s house, crashes on the couch with a pint of ice cream, and hopes tomorrow will be better. But when she wakes up, she is back in her own bed—and it is Valentine’s Day all over again. Trapped in a bizarre time loop, Emilie is forced to relive the worst day of her life on repeat. That means watching her boyfriend cheat on her day after day. To make matters worse, she cannot seem to escape Nick, an enigmatic guy she keeps literally running into in the most unfortunate ways possible. But how many times can one girl watch her life go up in flames before she decides to take control? As Emilie starts using her endless do-overs to break the rules and finally live for herself, she realizes that the best things happen when you stop playing it safe. But what happens when the universe finally stops hitting rewind?
13-18 Years
400 Pages
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For a few perfect months, Wes had everything he ever wanted, including his dream girl, Liz. But just as they were preparing to start their freshman year at UCLA together, a devastating tragedy struck. Overwhelmed by the fallout, Wes pushed Liz away and broke her heart. Now, months later, they are both on the same college campus, and Wes is finally in a healthier place. He knows he made a massive mistake, and he is completely determined to win Liz back. Armed with a foolproof plan, Wes starts orchestrating the kind of grand, rom-com-worthy gestures he knows she loves. The only problem? Liz is absolutely not interested. To make matters worse, she has a new guy friend who is constantly in the picture. Wes is forced to scheme like a true romantic hero just to get her attention. But as his clever plans fall flat, he has to wonder if some love stories are simply over for good.
13-18 Years
448 Pages
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Seventeen-year-old Bailey is less than thrilled when she starts her new summer job at a hotel waterpark and discovers her annoying old acquaintance, Charlie, is a coworker. They first met a year ago on a long, emotionally fraught flight, where Charlie's endless cynical commentary clashed perfectly with Bailey's careful, rule-following temperament. They are polar opposites, but instead of driving each other crazy, they soon find themselves bonding over waterpark gossip. When two of their coworkers start flirting, Bailey and Charlie make a bet on whether the pair will actually get together. Charlie insists that guys and girls cannot just be friends, while Bailey is determined to prove him wrong. To complicate matters, they decide to start fake dating to disrupt the annoying romance between Bailey's mom and her new boyfriend. But as they spend more time together, Charlie struggles to hide his growing crush, and Bailey realizes her heart races whenever he is near. Can they make a real relationship work, or will a secret bet ruin everything before it even begins?
13-18 Years
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Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum has been holding onto a crush for a long time. Her heart belongs to Michael, a cool and aloof boy who never really noticed her before he moved away. Now that he is finally back in town, Liz is determined to do whatever it takes to get on his radar and score him as her perfect prom date.
There is just one problem: her best way to get close to Michael is through her annoyingly attractive next-door neighbor, Wes Bennet. Wes has been a thorn in Liz's side since they were little kids, constantly pulling pranks and driving her crazy. He is definitely not boyfriend material.
But as Liz and Wes team up to scheme the ultimate romantic comedy moment with Michael, Liz is shocked to realize she actually enjoys spending time with Wes. As their fake alliance blurs into something real, Liz must rethink everything she thought she knew about love and figure out what her own happily ever after truly looks like.
13-18 Years
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Seventeen-year-old Bailey is less than thrilled to discover that her new coworker at a hotel waterpark is someone she already knows and strongly dislikes. She met Charlie a year ago on a miserable flight, where his endless cynical commentary drove her completely crazy. They are total polar opposites, and Bailey wants nothing to do with him. But as they spend the summer working together, the friction between them starts to shift into something surprisingly fun. They bond over gossiping about waterpark guests and make a bet on whether two flirting coworkers will actually get together. Charlie insists that guys and girls cannot just be friends, while Bailey is determined to prove him wrong. To make matters more complicated, they decide to start fake dating to disrupt a family drama at home. Soon, fake dates turn into real feelings, and Bailey realizes Charlie is someone who makes her heart race. But Charlie is hiding a massive secret involving another bet he made before they became close. Can their budding romance survive the truth, or was their relationship doomed from the very start?
13-18 Years
432 Pages
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Growing up, Dani and Alec were inseparable. From playground adventures to sneaking into movie theaters, the slightly nerdy, sweet Alec was Dani's ultimate best friend, until she moved away and he broke his promise to stay in touch. Now, Dani is back in Minnesota for her senior year, dealing with the messy fallout of her parents' divorce. She wouldn't mind reconnecting with her old friend, but the boy she remembers is gone. In his place is a star hockey player worshipped by the entire town and surrounded by adoring fans. Annoyed by his new ego and his years of silence, Dani is determined to ice him out completely. But when an unlikely series of events forces them into a fake-dating scheme, their icy dynamic begins to thaw. As they spend more time together, the former childhood sweethearts unearth complicated family secrets and are forced to confront the real reason Alec pushed her away. This banter-filled romantic comedy is packed with heart, humor, and the undeniable spark of second chances.
13-18 Years
448 Pages
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An anthology inspired by Taylor Swift songs
If you could live inside your favorite pop song for a single day, which one would you choose? In this shimmering anthology, thirteen bestselling and acclaimed authors do exactly that, reimagining iconic songs as dazzling contemporary love stories. Whether you are currently living in an era of fairy lights and folktales, or you are all about diss tracks and dance floors, this book is a playlist that features all the greatest hits. Experience the soaring high notes of first love, the devastating minor keys of heartbreak, and the steady, comforting rhythm of true friendship and self-discovery. Penned by some of the biggest names in young adult fiction, these thirteen tales capture the magic, drama, and intense emotion of growing up and falling in love. As clever and unforgettable as the melodies that inspired them, these stories are guaranteed to play on repeat in your head and your heart long after you turn the final page.
13-18 Years
336 Pages
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