Lynn Painter: The Rom-Com Collection 4 Books Box Set - Ages 14+ - Paperback

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So they make a bet on whether or not the cosy pair will actually get together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoon enough feelings between Bailey and Charlie begin to develop with the help of some “fake dating” but Charlie has a secret. A secret that involves Bailey and another bet Charlie may have made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan the two make a real go of things…or has Charlie’s secret doomed them before they could start?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNothing Like the Movies\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFor a few beautiful months, Wes and girl-next-door Liz were together. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA together, tragedy struck and their relationship ended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlash forward and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz’s heart, but is determined to make her fall back in love with him. 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