Lynn Painter

Lynn Painter is an American author who has become one of the most popular voices in contemporary young adult and new adult romantic comedy, known for witty, banter-driven love stories grounded in relatable, often awkward everyday situations. She first broke out with Better Than the Movies, a YA rom-com steeped in affectionate homage to classic teen movies, and has since built a following with novels including The Do-Over, Mr. Wrong Number and Betting on You, several of which have been long-running bestsellers and BookTok favorites. Mr. Wrong Number, about a woman who accidentally starts texting a stranger after a wrong number and slowly falls for him without knowing his identity, is one of her most widely read books and a strong entry point for new readers wanting her signature mix of comic misunderstanding and genuine emotional payoff. Painter's YA titles and her adult new-adult romances share a warm, screwball-comedy sensibility, and she has quickly become one of the most reliably purchased names for readers seeking lighter, feel-good contemporary romance. There is no film or television adaptation of her work as of this writing.