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Nothing Like the Movies

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Nothing Like the Movies

By: Lynn Painter
Narrated by: Charlie Bushnell, Jesse Vilinsky
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In this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Better than the Movies, Wes and Liz struggle to balance their feelings for each other with the growing pains of being a college student.

For a few beautiful months, Wes had his dream girl: strong-willed girl-next-door Liz. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA to start their freshman year together, tragedy struck. Wes was left dealing with the fallout, which ultimately meant losing Liz in the process.

Flash forward months and months later and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz’s heart when he ended things, but he is determined to make her fall back in love with him.

Wes knows Liz better than anyone, and he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only…Liz will have none of it. Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure out how to see her. Even worse, Liz has a new friend…a guy friend.

Still, Wes won’t give up, adapting his clever plans and going hard to get Liz’s attention and win back her affection. But after his best efforts get him nowhere, Wes is left wondering if their relationship is really over for good.

©2024 Lynn Painter (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio
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Lynn Painter strikes again (get it?)

Great voice actors in this book-they really captured Wes and Liz. I loved it.

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Character Development

Loved the evolution of Wes and Liz. The reality of family responsibilities conflicting with a relationship was so relatable. I loved to see their growth in that struggle this second time around. Excellent work!

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VOICE ACTORS BROUGHT IT TO LIFE

LYNN PAINTER I FREAKING ADORE YOU WONDER OF A WOMAN. THANK YOU FOR THIS. TRULY. I LOVE THIS SERIES. I just sobbed tears of sadness and happiness!!! Absolute masterpiece

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I need therapy

I need therapy after of this angst Lynn. My god. Please make them happy. Pls

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The best sequel EVER

I love Lynn Painters writing. She is my favorite author! Her stories are captivating and I love her creativity with her characters. A must read for romance lovers!

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Great

It’s been a while since I was in love with a story. I need more! Loved the 2 voices Vs 1

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Nothing Like the Pain… or the Comeback!

Lynn Painter’s Nothing Like the Movies takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster, bringing back Liz and Wes from Better Than the Movies—only this time, they’re not together. I was devastated to find out about their breakup and the painful circumstances that led to it. The chemistry that made them so perfect in the first book was still there, but this time, it was overshadowed by heartbreak, regret, and growth. Watching Wes fight to win Liz back was both swoon-worthy and agonizing, and I was completely on board for it.

The character development in this sequel was astonishing. Both Liz and Wes had to face their own issues, making them feel even more real and relatable. Liz, once the hopeless romantic who dreamed of grand love stories, was now more guarded, and Wes, who was always the easygoing and confident guy, was forced to confront his mistakes and fight for what he wanted. Their journey was full of tension, longing, and bittersweet moments that made my heart ache and root for them even harder.

Now, let’s talk about the audiobook. The dual narration by Charlie Bushnell and Jesse Vilinsky was absolutely fantastic. Having both perspectives brought so much depth to the story, making it feel even more immersive. Bushnell captured Wes’s determination and regret so well, while Vilinsky perfectly portrayed Liz’s heartbreak and hesitant hope. Their performances added an extra layer of emotion, making the highs even sweeter and the lows even more gut-wrenching.

Overall, Nothing Like the Movies was an emotional yet satisfying follow-up. While it hurt to see Wes and Liz go through so much, it made their love story feel even more real. If you loved Better Than the Movies, this sequel is a must-listen—just be prepared for all the feels!

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Liz and Wes

I was so excited when I saw there would be a sequel to Better Than the Movies but also had a healthy dose of skepticism because sequels have to be done REALLY well. Lynn Painter hit it out of the park with this one! It is truly unputdownable. I loved every heartbreaking minute of this story. Wes and Liz are endgame!

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Perfect

I’m in love with Wes and Liz’s story. It’s so captivating and Wes is the love of my life!

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Absolutely amazing

Can we get more or Liz and Wes please. Wow such an amazing sequel to this love story. I loved how much they grew up and found their way back together.
I love second chances at love. With all of their history they shared they really do know each other even with all that time that has passed.

I felt so bad for Wes with everything that he had to go through with both his parents, having to juggle all that pressure. He didn't want to worry Liz and decided that breaking up was for the best.

Liz seems so much more determined with school and her job. She's an amazing person that everyone loves. She really vans into her own and want taking no bull from Wes.

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