The Do-Over

The Do-Over is a fast-paced, witty, and addictive YA rom-com built around a time-loop twist. Lynn Painter takes the classic “bad Valentine’s Day” scenario and turns it into a hilarious—and surprisingly heartfelt—journey of self-discovery.

The story follows Emilie Hornby, a perfectionist who lives by color-coded planners and straight-A expectations. But when her Valentine’s Day collapses—her boyfriend cheats, her car crashes, her plans implode—she wakes up the next morning only to discover… it’s the same day again.

And again.

And again.

As Emilie relives the worst day of her life on an endless loop, the only constant she can rely on is Nick, the mysterious boy who seems to understand more than he lets on. Forced together by circumstance and chaos, Emilie starts unraveling her perfect-girl façade and confronting the choices she’s been too scared to question.

As each repeat gets messier, sweeter, and more revealing, Emilie realizes that maybe the universe is giving her the chance not just to fix her day—but to fix herself. This is a charming, laugh-out-loud, high-energy romance that blends humor, heart, and the magic of second chances.