First and Forever

Name: First and Forever
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ISBN: 9780593817445

Lynn Painter

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Miscellaneous
12 May 2026

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Romance; Romance

This deluxe, first-edition trade paperback of First and Forever will feature gorgeous stenciled edges.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lynn Painter comes an utterly irresistible romantic comedy about a football star and his team’s die-hard fan who find themselves entangled in a PR stunt that only one of them knows is fake.

Duffy Distefano loves three things: her dad, the family cat, and Minneapolis Coyote football. So after she gets booed out of a game and becomes the internet’s villain following an awful encounter with the team’s beloved mascot, she is disgruntled, to put it mildly. Eager to clear the air, Duffy agrees to an interview on a hit morning show. She doesn’t expect a co-guest to join her—especially not the Coyotes’ star tight end.

When MVP Connor Cunningham gets tasked with damage control to help his team out of a PR nightmare, he finds himself in a highly amusing verbal sparring match with a recently wronged fan on live TV. The interview instantly goes viral, and the public is obsessed with them. Despite his distaste for PR stunts, a strong push from the Coyotes’ PR team to ride the wave results in Connor asking Duffy out. But he quickly discovers being with Duffy is much easier than he anticipated, and somehow it doesn’t feel fake to him. This secret can only blow up, but all he knows is that if he messes things up with Duffy, it’ll be the greatest fumble of his life.

Oozing with chemistry that feels like fireworks and banter that makes you swoon, Lynn Painter delivers her signature blend of heart and humor in this love story that you won’t soon forget.

By: Lynn Painter
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 255g
ISBN: 9780593817445
ISBN 10: 0593817443
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 12 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Lynn Painter is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of romantic comedies for teens and adults. When she isn't reading or writing, she can usually be found binge-watching rom-coms or shotgunning energy drinks.

Reviews for First and Forever

“Sharp, funny, and impossible not to love. Lynn Painter delivers a rom-com win with crackling banter, swoony chemistry, and a fake-dating setup that feels fresh and irresistible. We were cheering from the sidelines the whole time.”—Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of Love and Other Words ""Laugh-out-loud funny with completely adorable characters and a romance that you’ll be fully invested in—I was obsessed with this book from the start!”—Paige Toon, USA Today bestselling author of What If I Never Get Over You ""Lynn Painter at her FUNNIEST! Not only was the banter laugh-out-loud funny, Duffy’s dad had me slapping my knee. If you need a pick-me-up, this sports romance is like a shot of espresso! (With whipped cream on top.)""—Haley Pham, author of Just Friends ""Painter’s characters feel authentic, and their witty banter leaps off the page. Readers are sure to root for these two.""—Publishers Weekly