A Fan Favorite Trope: Top 6 Enemies-to-Lovers Contemporary Romance Books
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The best romances aren't always built on a spark; sometimes, they're built on friction. And sometimes, the person that the main character swore was their worst enemy is actually the person they can’t live without. Here are our favorite books that feature the enemies-to-lovers trope.
1. Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage
Gus Ryder is a man of routine, but managing his family's massive ranch while solo-parenting his daughter for the summer is pushing him to his breaking point. He needs help, but the last person he wants to ask is Teddy Andersen, his sister's best friend and the woman who thrives on the exact kind of chaos he hates. If you love interconnected small town romances, this is for you
2. Pitcher Perfect by Tessa Bailey (LitJoy Edition!)
D1 softball pitcher, Skylar Paige, is the only woman in Boston immune to Robbie Corrigan’s charm. She thinks he’s a filthy player; he thinks she’s the ultimate challenge. When he agrees to act as her fake boyfriend and love coach, their mutual skepticism turns into an attraction that is anything but pretend.
3. Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston
Joni returns to her hometown to try and feel whole again, only to find her inspiration has completely dried up, until a mysterious melody starts haunting her thoughts. When the real-life man behind that voice appears, he’s a gruff, aggravating musician who is a far cry from the sweet connection in her head. They’re forced to collaborate to finish the song and break their strange bond
4. Off to the Races by Elsie Silver
Vaughn has always put his business over his personal life, but his professional resolve crumbles the moment Billie arrives to save his struggling ranch. In the high-pressure world of competitive racing, their mutual determination to come out on top transforms from a heated rivalry into something much more.
5. Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Nora Stephens is a cutthroat literary agent who knows she’s the ‘city girl’ trope, not the heroine of a small-town romance novel. When she runs into Charlie Lastra, her work nemesis who rejected her client’s book, it isn't a meet-cute. As they reluctantly work together during their stay in Sunshine Falls, they realize that they can read each other like a book.
6. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Joshua Templeman is a cold, clinical executive assistant who lives for routine. Lucy Hutton is his bright, quirky equal who wants to destroy him in a competition for the same promotion. It’s become a fan favorite enemies-to-lovers story over the last ten years.
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