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Trust Fall Author: Lynn PainterPage Count: UnknownPublication Date: Expected publication 2026-09-29 APL From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies comes one of the most anticipated romantic comedy releases on the horizon. Lynn Painter is returning to bookstore shelves with Trust Fall, scheduled for publication on September 29, 2026, and fans of contemporary romance are already clearing space on their nightstands. Known for her sharp wit, irresistible chemistry, and emotional storytelling, Painter has carved out a permanent spot in the hearts of romance readers everywhere. If you loved her previous bestsellers, this upcoming rags-to-riches rom-com promises to deliver the exact brand of heartwarming, high-stakes romance that readers have come to expect. Here is the official synopsis straight from the publisher: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, Lynn Painter, comes a rags-to-riches rom-com about a small-town girl whose family inherits a fortune and moves to New York City, where she meets a big-city boy hiding an explosive secret. Julia is just a small-town girl from Nebraska who loves her peaceful life. But when her elderly next-door neighbor—who just happens to be a secret multi-millionaire—leaves everything to Julia and her family after his passing, Julia is swept away to live in a historic brownstone in New York City and attend an elite private school for the super-rich. It should be a dream come true. Wrong. Julia doesn’t fit in at her new school; worse, she’s failing. Enter Damion, the mysterious and handsome tutor who will get Julia back on track. Except Damion has a secret. He is the great-nephew of the man who left everything to Julia’s family. Damion doesn’t buy for a second that the person who was like a father to him would leave his home to strangers. And he’s determined to prove it. To uncover the truth, Damion schemes to earn Julia’s trust. Not an easy task with Julia unsure about this rich boy with a rebellious personality. But the more time Damion spends with Julia, the more his plan begins to backfire. Because he is falling for the enemy—and the enemy is falling for him. As Damion and Julia figure out where they belong, can they see past their differences and act on their feelings, or will the trust Damion has worked so hard to gain fall apart? With a premise packed with secret identities, elite boarding school drama, forced proximity tutoring, and a delicious enemies-to-lovers arc, Trust Fall is shaping up to be an absolute must-read of 2026. Mark your calendars for September 29, because this is one emotional rollercoaster you will gladly fall for. #LynnPainter #TrustFall #BookTok #RomanceBooks #YAromance #ContemporaryRomance