The Best Enemies-to-Lovers Romance Books You Can’t Put Down
This post is all about the hottest Enemies-to-Lovers Romance Books
Hi bestie!
Have you ever picked up a book that has you gripping the pages (or your e-reader) so hard because the tension is just that delicious? You know the ones—where the two characters can’t stand each other, and yet, somewhere between all the witty banter and accidental touches, they start to fall in love? Ugh, pure chef’s kiss. Well, buckle up, because today, we’re diving headfirst into the best enemies-to-lovers romance books that will make your heart race, swoon, and scream, “Just kiss already!”
Enemies-to-lovers is like the gourmet meal of the romance genre—layers of angst, a sprinkle of misunderstandings, a dollop of tension, and voilà, an irresistible love story is served! Whether you’re here for the slow-burn or that fiery chemistry, I’ve got you covered with these absolute gems. Ready to fangirl together? Let’s do this!
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1. “The Hating Game” by Sally Thorne
This book is the OG of enemies-to-lovers, bestie! It’s basically a classic at this point. Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman are rivals at work, and their banter is what dreams are made of. It’s full of snark, sizzling tension, and moments that will have you gasping, laughing, and swooning all at once. You won’t be able to put it down, and trust me, Joshua will climb your book boyfriend list real fast.
2. “Red, White & Royal Blue” by Casey McQuiston
Get ready to fall head over heels in love with Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry. Alex, the First Son of the United States, and Henry, the Prince of England, start as political adversaries, but oh boy, do things heat up! This book is as heartwarming as it is hilarious, and the enemies-to-lovers tension? Absolute perfection. Plus, who doesn’t love a royal romance?
3. “The Unhoneymooners” by Christina Lauren
Olive and Ethan can’t stand each other (like, at all), but they’re forced to go on a honeymoon together. As you can imagine, things get awkward real quick—but also romantic. This book will have you laughing out loud, cringing at their awkwardness, and rooting for them to just give in to the feels already. A tropical vacation never sounded so good!
4. “Beach Read” by Emily Henry
Enemies-to-lovers meets writer’s block in this amazing book! January and Gus are both authors who have nothing but disdain for each other, but when they end up as neighbors for the summer, sparks start to fly. You’ll feel all the emotions as they challenge each other to step out of their comfort zones and, spoiler alert, fall in love along the way. I dare you to try and not read this in one sitting!
5. “The Cruel Prince” by Holly Black
If you’re into fantasy, The Cruel Prince is your next obsession. Jude and Cardan are practically the definition of enemies-to-lovers—except, you know, with magic, faeries, and a touch of royal court intrigue. Cardan may be cruel, but trust me, this slow-burn romance will have you hooked. It’s dark, it’s twisty, and the tension? Off the charts!
6. “The Spanish Love Deception” by Elena Armas
Catalina needs a date to her sister’s wedding, and the last person she would ever want to ask is her insufferable (and undeniably hot) co-worker, Aaron. But desperate times call for desperate measures! The enemies-to-lovers tension between these two is so thick, you could cut it with a butter knife. Prepare for a slow burn that will leave you swooning for days!
7. “Punk 57” by Penelope Douglas
Ready for a little more angst, bestie? Punk 57 is all about Misha and Ryen, two pen pals who thought they would never meet. When they do, things get, well…complicated. This book is filled with high school drama, secrets, and that irresistible enemies-to-lovers heat. Fair warning: it’s steamy, so keep a fan nearby!
8. “Serpent & Dove” by Shelby Mahurin
Witches and witch hunters—what could go wrong, right? Louise and Reid are sworn enemies who are forced into marriage, and let me tell you, this book has all the banter, tension, and heart-pounding moments you could ever want. Plus, it’s set in a magical world that’ll have you completely captivated.
9. “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas
I couldn’t make this list without mentioning the queen of enemies-to-lovers herself, Sarah J. Maas. Feyre and Tamlin may start off on opposite sides of a very tense situation, but this book is full of twists, magical battles, and epic romantic tension. And if you think book one is intense, just wait until you get to the rest of the series. Trust me.
10. “It Happened One Summer” by Tessa Bailey
When Hollywood “it girl” Piper lands in a small town after a public scandal, she clashes with the grumpy (but super hot) local fisherman, Brendan. Their romance starts off rocky, but let me tell you, the enemies-to-lovers tension turns into one of the sweetest (and steamiest) love stories ever. You’ll be rooting for Piper and Brendan from the get-go!
So, bestie, how many of these are going on your TBR list? I promise you’re going to fall in love with each of these books, even if the characters themselves take a little longer to do the same. Enemies-to-lovers romance is like the ultimate rollercoaster ride—full of ups, downs, and so much excitement, but you know that happy ending is coming, and when it does? Oh, it’s so worth the wait.
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Happy reading!
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