Book guide
Nothing Like the Movies
A heartfelt YA second-chance romance where Wes schemes like a rom-com hero to win back the girl whose heart he broke.
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About Nothing Like the Movies
Wes had his dream girl but then he lost her - and the only way to get her back is to scheme like a rom-com hero... For a few beautiful months, Wes and girl-next-door Liz were together. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA together, tragedy struck and their relationship ended. Flash forward and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz's heart, but is determined to make her fall back in love with him. 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 and is determined to win back Liz's affection. But after his best efforts get him nowhere, he is left wondering if their relationship is really over for good.
Reading signals
- Spice
- None
- Darkness
- Balanced
- Pacing
- Balanced
Series
Better Than the Movies · Book 2 of 2
Content warnings
- death of parent
- grief
- panic attacks
- alcohol use
- heavy drinking
- language
