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Lynn Painter

Lynn Painter is an American author of young adult and adult romantic comedies, known for Better Than the Movies, Mr. Wrong Number, The Do-Over, and Betting on You. Her work has built a wide contemporary romance readership, and she is commonly recognized as a bestselling writer in YA and adult romance.

Biografía y Trayectoria del Autor

Lynn Painter grew up between movement and settlement. Born in Champaign, Illinois, while her father was attending Air Force weather forecaster school, she spent her early years moving before her family put down roots in Omaha, Nebraska, where she still lives. Reading was constant long before writing was. In college she originally planned to become a teacher, but a suggestion from her sister led her to try fiction for herself. She returned to school for the writer’s workshop at the University of Nebraska, an experience she has described as formative enough that later returning to speak there felt like a full-circle moment. ((https://www.jeanbooknerd.com/2021/04/lynn-painter-interview-better-than.html?utm_source=openai))

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Her love for spaghetti is brighter than the sun, stronger than The Rock
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Deep breath - I'm getting overexcited
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My favorite childhood book was The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (because kids hiding out in a museum is rad)
-3 Questions with Lynn Painter
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I was cherishing every fucking piece of it
-Nothing Like the Movies
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Such a glowing apology
-Fake Skating
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At least you already had a clunker
-The Do-Over
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I made a noise, sort of a growl mixed with a groan, before fleetingly wondering if punching a fellow passenger was a federal offense
-Betting on You
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Could this moment be more perfect?
-Better Than the Movies

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Voces de la Comunidad

"Lynn Painter has a true gift for crafting wildly entertaining rom-coms, and this is her best one yet!"

Nicolas DiDomizio

"As always, Lynn Painter serves up fun antics, great banter, and a perfectly swoonworthy happily ever after"

Bridget Morrissey

"Lynn Painter’s clever, charming voice sparkles on every page"

Rachel Lynn Solomon

"Lynn Painter writes the romcom banter of my dreams!"

Sarah Adams

"Lynn Painter delivers again with the trademark blend of humor, witty banter, and feisty yet lovable characters"

Libby Hubscher

"I dare you not to fall in love with Lynn Painter’s writing!"

Ali Hazelwood

"Lynn Painter delivers a rom-com win with crackling banter, swoony chemistry, and a fake-dating setup that feels fresh and irresistible"

Christina Lauren

"Lynn Painter ... provides the perfect rom-com escape in The Love Wager"

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"If you like your romances steamy, then Mr Wrong Number by Lynn Painter is sure to leave you hot and bothered in a good way"

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