When her forever crush finally moves back to town, perpetual rom-com enthusiast Liz Buxbaum is determined to turn her real life into the perfect movie moment—starting with recruiting the annoying boy next door to help her win Michael over. But as Liz and Wes cook up scheme after scheme to get her noticed, she discovers that the infuriating prankster she's known forever might be something much more than just her ticket to prom. With witty banter, heartfelt moments, and that delicious tension of watching someone realize what's been in front of them all along, this is a love letter to rom-coms that reminds us sometimes the best love stories are the ones we don't see coming. Perfect for anyone who's ever learned that real love is even better than the movies.

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Capture the sweetness of slow-burn romance with indie pop and acoustic singalongs. Think bright indie vocals, playful banter energy, and those butterflies-in-your-stomach moments. Cozy, hopeful, and tinged with witty charm—like falling for your best friend without realizing it.