The Do-Over

Written by Lynn Painter

Narrated by Jesse Vilinsky

A New York Times Bestseller

In this “unequivocally hilarious and delightful” (Kirkus Reviews) young adult romp for fans of Recommended for You and A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, a teen girl has the worst Valentine’s Day ever—only to relive it over and over again.

After living through a dumpster fire of a Valentine’s Day, Emilie Hornby escapes to her grandmother’s house for some comfort and a consolation pint of Ben & Jerry’s. She passes out on the couch, but when she wakes up, she’s back home in her own bed—and it’s Valentine’s Day all over again. And the next day? Another horrendous V-Day.

Emilie is stuck in some sort of time loop nightmare that she can’t wake up from as she re-watches her boyfriend, Josh, cheat on her day after day. In addition to Josh’s recurring infidelity, Emilie can’t get away from the enigmatic Nick, who she keeps running into—sometimes literally—in unfortunate ways.

How many times can one girl passively watch her life go up in flames? And when something good starts to come out of these terrible days, what happens when the universe stops doling out do-overs?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Nov 15, 2022
• ISBN: 9781797151588

Lynn Painter

Lynn Painter is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, The Do-Over, Betting on You, Mr. Wrong Number, The Love Wager, Nothing Like the Movies, and Fake Skating. She lives in Nebraska with her husband and pack of wild children, and when she isn’t reading or writing, odds are good she’s guzzling energy drinks and watching rom-coms. You can find her at LynnPainter.com, on Instagram @LynnPainterBooks, on X @LAPainter, and on TikTok @WesBennettsMom.

Reviews for The Do-Over

[Ashley Ray · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such a good book!!!! Read it!!!! You won’t be disappointed ??

[Isy Hope · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The fourth Valentine’s Day was super cute and wholesome! 4 stars

[Karla Petrova · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Lynn Painter has really mastered writing YA romances and we are all so lucky to have her.

[miraelise2007 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Like all of Lynn Painters books, this was super cute! The only thing that rubbed me the wrong way was how Nick was immediately full on in love with her after hanging out for one day. I understand how Emilie got those feelings for Nick, considering she’d been spending countless of days with him and getting to know him, but I don’t understand how Nick felt the same way after he only remembered hanging out with her for one day… I get that they had a good time and that day made him start to like her, but him talking to her for the first time AND falling head over heels in love with her, both on the SAME DAY, is a little too «perfect» and unrealistic. Besides from that, loved it! Lynn Painter my no spice queen forever and always ?

[Michael Ciofalo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Good character development and story arch with a nice touch of drama. Thank you.

[Emilija Novaković · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed it a lot! It was great and unpredictable.

[Dee Davis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wasn’t expecting much but really enjoyed this story. Was looking for a sort of palate cleanser after reading a more serious book, darker in tone and this did the trick. I actually prefer this to Better than the Movies, which everyone always recommends. I think the characters feel a bit more real and have some depth.

[lang · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Made my heart mushy!!! Such a fun, heartwarming read that will put a smile on your face.

[noellhuss · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

literally one of the cutest books i’ve read. i couldn’t stop listening to it. finished in a day❤️?

[tr67jzsd8m · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

4,5 ⭐️ não costumo gostar de histórias em que há um dia repetitivo ao longo do mesmo, mas amei este!!!

[Luanna Gomes · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

i love lynn with all my heart like how does her books just get better and better?

[VirágSzabó · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved it. :) It was exciting with honestly great characters.

[Arielsowards · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Cute Valentines easy read. Also love the special edition paperback copy; so I may have to invest.

[Kiki Acosta · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cute and sweet, it gave me like 16 wishes vibes

[Cece · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved it! I don’t understand boys and them not wanting to express their feelings to the one they like, but otherwise this book was enjoyable.

[Jordan · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

3.5. Cute story! Predictable, but I still really enjoyed it.

[She · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Crying my self out. This was magnificent, in all the expression of the word

[AnnaViki · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Your everyday coming of age story with a time loop thrown - an entertaining story for sure. That being said, there were some parts that made me heaaavily cringe - the same ones I know my 16 your old self would have swooned at. So I think you're at that age - you'll definitely enjoy this much more!

[grace · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I liked it, was a cute and sweet story to entertain your day.

[megan · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So cute , i love the narrator and the characters chemistry. Super cute concept !

[Karina Posada · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great rom-com! I enjoyed listening this book! 100% recommended. <3

[eman shatti · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

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[Franka · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Nice, funny and quick read! I loved it maybe even more than BTM.

[A u r o r a · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Me encantó ?. La historia es súper fresquita a pesar de que la trama pasa durante un día en específico por un tiempo. No es repetitivo ni aburrido, al contrario, hay un buen desarrollo de personajes.

[Aminah Noor · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A lighthearted, fun read. I loved Nick's and Emelie's banter and the many cute and funny moments. However, the plot was really predictable.

[Katelyn Groetsch · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book was a cute funny light but sincere read

[brooke nowak · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is a perfect book imo. It is filled with cuteness, great banter, funny situations, etc. it was such a good read and I think I like it even more than Better Than The Movies if that’s even possible. I love a good time loop story and enemies to lovers is my fave trope. 10/10 love this book and the author!!

[Les Villasin · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Sorry, but the narration was cringey. I tried to push for it, but it was a really a no for me.

I'll try the book version tho. Just not the Audiobook..

[Ailed Rguez · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Emilie begins to live Valentine's Day over and over again, believing that once she achieves perfection, this effect will end. Therefore, she changes things to avoid crashing her truck, to prevent her boyfriend from kissing his ex-girlfriend, to keep her summer internship, and to ensure her dad doesn't move away and leave her behind. Personally, the idea of reliving the same day is a cliché that I don't like and it can bore me, but I feel that here it was not poorly executed and even though at times it felt very youthful, I generally enjoyed it. It was a light and quick read that made me laugh and even shed a little tear. (Translated from Spanish)