Nothing Like the Movies (Better Than the Movies)

#1 New York Times Bestseller

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 in a “worthy second-chance romance” (Kirkus Reviews).

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.

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Published Oct 1, 2024

464 pages

Average rating: 7.8

71 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Brookiepoo
Feb 14, 2026
10/10 stars
Super good
Juca
Jan 26, 2026
9/10 stars
Gostei mais do primeiro livro, mas tipo são o wes e a liz por isso eu lia qualquer coisa que fosse deles. Adoro este casal e ainda numa parte há uma ligação com outro livro desta autora com um casal que tmb adoro. Leria outra vez com certeza.
Alina
Sep 24, 2025
10/10 stars
3.5
vic_grosjean11
Aug 15, 2025
10/10 stars
this book kept getting better and better with every chapter. wesley bennett, you have put the bar so high that i will never accept anything below that!
DaMinti_2022
Jun 18, 2025
3/10 stars
Good book I just personally miss bttm Liz. There are really adorable moments though.

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