Better Than the Movies | 🌶️

Sometimes the best love story isn’t the one you planned.

Liz Buxbaum has always believed in the kind of romance you see in the movies. Grand gestures, perfect kisses, and a happily ever after worthy of the big screen.

When her longtime crush returns to town, Liz is determined to make her romantic dreams come true. Unfortunately, getting his attention means teaming up with Wes Bennett—her infuriatingly charming next-door neighbour and lifelong nemesis.

But somewhere between their schemes, sarcastic banter, and unexpected moments together, Liz begins to realize that the perfect leading man might not be who she imagined.

A sweet, swoon-worthy romantic comedy filled with butterflies, laugh-out-loud moments, and all the nostalgic magic of your favourite rom-com.

🌶️ Spice Level: 1/4 — Sweet Romance

Kissing and romantic tension, with no explicit sexual scenes.

Romance Tropes:

• Enemies to lovers
• Fake dating
• Boy next door
• Slow burn
• High school romance

Reading Warnings: Grief and loss of a parent, references to death, and emotional family themes.

Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Romance / Romantic Comedy

Recommended Age: 13+