Lynn Painter: The Rom-Com Collection: Better Than the Movies, Betting on You, The Do-Over, Nothing Like the Movies

Lynn Painter: The Rom-Com Collection brings together four of the author’s romantic comedies in one set: Better Than the Movies, Betting on You, The Do-Over and Nothing Like the Movies. Featuring stories built around schemes, second chances and unexpected connections, this collection spans familiar rom-com set-ups and relationship twists.

From a long-running rivalry that turns into a plan to win someone’s dream partner, to a relationship tested by tragedy and the hope of starting again, each book offers a distinct take on modern romance. The set also includes a fake-dating bet between reluctant co-workers, and a Valentine’s Day that refuses to end, forcing one girl to relive the same day until the “do-overs” run out.

Included titles

• Better Than the Movies
• Betting on You
• The Do-Over
• Nothing Like the Movies

Key details

• Four-book rom-com collection by Lynn Painter
• Includes Better Than the Movies, Betting on You, The Do-Over and Nothing Like the Movies
• Collection of love stories described as smash-hit titles

Synopses

Better Than the Movies

Wes has irritated Liz since childhood. As senior year begins, they end up working together on a scheme to help Liz win the boy of her dreams, raising the question of whether the boy-next-door is the romance she has always wanted.

Nothing Like the Movies

Wes and Liz were together for a few months before tragedy ended their relationship just as they were about to leave for college. Wes plans to win her back by scheming like a rom-com hero and making big gestures, hoping for a second chance at a happy ending.

Betting on You

Bailey’s first meeting with Charlie goes badly. Years later, she finds herself working with him for the summer, only to be pulled into a ridiculous bet that turns into a fake-dating romance.

The Do-Over

After the worst Valentine’s Day, Emilie wakes up and has to live it again. As the days repeat and her life seems to unravel, she begins to see something good emerge, until the universe stops offering do-overs.