So You Need Recommendations for Enemies to Lovers Books?
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Dive into the tantalizing world of enemies-to-lovers romance, where sparks fly, tempers flare, and unexpected passions ignite! From classic Jane Austen-inspired tales to contemporary adventures in love, this curated collection is your gateway to addictive romantic relationships that start with a clash and end with a kiss. Whether you’re a seasoned romance aficionado or just dipping your toes into this captivating trope, each book here promises a rollercoaster of emotions, witty banter, and that oh-so-satisfying slow burn. Get ready to rate your next 5-star read and discover why these enemies-turned-lovers trope stories are voted favorites by book lovers everywhere. Grab a cozy spot, settle in, and prepare to fall head over heels with characters who prove that even the fiercest of foes can’t resist the pull of true love.
White Horse Black Nights by Evie Marceau
In “White Horse Black Nights,” the kingdom of Astagnon still reveres the sleeping fae, whose magic lingers in a select few. Sabine Darrow, imprisoned for twelve years, can communicate with animals using her magical abilities. Sold as a bride to a cruel high lord, she fears exchanging one prison for another. Her potential escape lies with Basten âWolfâ Bowborn, a huntsman with heightened senses and her brooding guard. As ancient creatures reawaken and threats loom, Basten is torn between duty and a growing forbidden attraction to Sabine. Inspired by Snow White and Lady Godiva, this dark, enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance is ideal for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer Armentrout.
My Dark Romeo by Parker S. Huntington and L.J. Shen
From L.J. Shen and Parker S. Huntington comes an explosive tale of a marriage of inconvenience between a tarnished Romeo and a reluctant Juliet.
A supposed harmless kiss at a debutante ball with a handsome stranger turns sinister. Unlike his namesake, Romeo isn’t driven by love but by revenge. To him, sheâs leverage, his rivalâs betrothed. To her, heâs a man deserving of poison, a dark prince she refuses to marry. He thinks she’ll accept her fate, but she plans to rewrite it. In her story, Juliet doesn’t die, but Romeo? He perishes.
Hate by Tate James
Madison Kate’s life was turned upside down when she was framed for a deadly riot, charged with various offenses, and used as a political pawn by her father. After her release, she returns to Shadow Grove, driven by a thirst for revenge against the boys who derailed her future. However, she finds Archer, Kodiak, and Steeleâher tormentorsâliving in her house, thanks to her father’s new girlfriend. These boys are secretive, untrustworthy, and dangerously magnetic, but Madison Kate is determined not to fall for their games. They messed with the wrong girl, and they’ll soon learn how cold her hatred can be.
Darling Venom by Parker S. Huntington
Charlotte Richards and Kellan Marchetti met on a rooftop on Valentine’s Day, both contemplating ending their lives. Their shared tragedies formed an unexpected bond, leading them to check on each other every Valentineâs Day until school ended. For three years, they kept their promise, but in the fourth year, Kellan made a life-altering decision, leaving Charlotte to face the aftermath. Just when she thought their story was over, a new chapter began. Charlotte’s love story, marked by venom and disgrace, is written in scarlet scars. She goes by Venom now.
City of Thorns by C.N. Crawford
On her birthday, instead of a celebration, she finds herself singing “Happy Birthday” in a dungeon, interrupted by a sinfully sexy demon known as the Lord of Chaos. Mistaking her for her succubus doppelgänger, he realizes she’s mortal only after tasting her blood. Both driven by revenge, they strike a deal: she can stay in the forbidden city to hunt for her mom’s killer, and in return, she’ll help him get his vengeance. Posing as a succubus, she must remember that he is her prime suspect. Yet, as he teaches her the art of seduction, each touch pulls her deeper into danger, where falling under his spell could be deadly.
There Are No Saints by Sophie Lark
Cole Blackwell, San Francisco’s hottest sculptor, thrives on control and hides a dark impulse. Mara Eldritch, broke and damaged, juggles three jobs while painting in obscurity. A chance encounter with Mara intrigues Cole, especially when she escapes certain death. Stalking her, he discovers she’s more than she seems and becomes obsessed, breaking his own rules. Despite knowing he’s dangerous, Mara finds in Cole the first person to recognize her talent. As he teaches her to pursue her desires, the question remains: what does Cole want in return?
Dante by Sadie Kincaid
I hate Dante Moretti. Cold, calculating, and vicious, he’s infamous for wiping out his former fiancĂŠe and her family on the eve of their wedding. But I hate him for taking the only thing I had leftâmy freedom. Because of a debt I donât owe, Iâm trapped in his gilded cage due to my bloodline.
I’ve tried to escape, but heâs everywhereâsuffocating, intoxicating, all-consuming. Heâs a paradox: a man with a heart of ice but a passion that burns like an inferno. He sees into my soul like no one else, and even the slightest touch from him makes my pulse race.
My mom warned me about playing with matches, but if Dante Moretti is fire, then I want to burn.
A Cursed Son by Day Leitao
In a romantic and sexy twist of fate, a false princess finds herself connected to a dangerous, disgraced fae prince in this enemies-to-lovers romantasy.
In her dreams, he showers her with love, but in reality, he traps her in ice. Astra lives as a royal decoy, trained to replace the Krastel princess, even in political marriages, leaving her little room for personal desires.
Despite her duty, she feels a deep connection to a mysterious presence every night, enveloping her in warmth.
However, harsh reality intervenes when Astra’s carriage is attacked by the Crystal Courtâs disgraced prince. Banished for grave crimes and wielding stolen relics of immense power, he possesses formidable magic, including the ability to invade minds.
To Astra’s shock, he is the man from her dreams, setting the stage for a very awkwardâand potentially dangerousâencounter.
Daughter of Darkness by Allie Cole
Driven by a vow to avenge my parents, I prepared myself relentlessly year after year. But now, facing death, I regret not heeding my father’s warnings about the Fae warrior I encountered.
I froze, recalling tales of the Fae’s brutal treatment of humansâabduction, torture, exploitation. Though my survival instincts screamed, I couldn’t move as his crimson gaze locked onto me, his double-bladed sword poised for my end.
Just when I expected his deadly stare to be my last sight, his voice shattered the silence with a surprising question:
“Where did you get that sword?”
The Claw and the Crowned by Sarah M. Cradit
Imryll, deemed unfit to be a princess, faces a shattered future when she’s unexpectedly crowned the prince’s consort. Her hopes of freedom are dashed within the suffocating confines of the Rhiagain court. Amidst this turmoil, she meets Drazhan, a fierce and enigmatic knight appointed as her personal guard. Their relationship sparks with defiance and dangerous attraction, pulling Imryll into a web of midnight whispers and unsettling commands that she finds herself drawn to.
As Imryll struggles to navigate her new life alongside the prince, her childhood friend, she senses Drazhan harbors secrets and a burning vengeance that consumes him. Determined to unravel the mystery, Imryll discovers Drazhan’s thirst for revenge is deeply intertwined with her fateâbeginning with her and ending with her.
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