Nothing Like The Movies (Better than the movies #2) Lynn Painter

Expected publication September 24, 2024

Nothing Like The Movies is the sequel to Better Than The Movies and it doesn't disappoint. Wes and Liz are about to start their lives at UCLA but a tragic event results in Wes leaving and moving back home. These two love birds try to make long distance work but Wes ends the relationship. They are both broken hearted.

Liz's sadness can be felt pouring out of the pages. You feel her grief and confusion regarding the ending of their relationship. Time passes and Liz undergoes a variety of changes. Liz is finally in a happier place when Wes comes back into her life and attempts to win her back but it's going to be a lot harder than he bargained for. 

The story is told in POV and as the story unravels your heart breaks for both Wes and Liz.  Supporting characters add a lot to this book making the story realistic. You feel as though you are in the midst of your friends life. I enjoyed revisiting these two characters because I felt their story wasn't over. Painter has written another out of the ballpark book! 

** I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.