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Best Enemies to Lovers Romance Books

Dive into the tension and passion with these top-rated enemies-to-lovers romance novels, celebrated and frequently recommended across leading book blogs.

Recommendations from 39 articles, Maria Shriver, Tim O’Reilly, Brian Koppelman and 7 others.
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Red, White & Royal Blue
A Novel
Casey McQuiston - 2019-05-14
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When two young leaders from America and England meet, it's not exactly love at first sight. But after a PR disaster, they're forced to pretend to be BFFs for the sake of their countries. As they continue their charade, they find themselves falling for each other in ways they never expected. But can they keep their relationship a secret amidst the political chaos? This is a romantic and daring tale that challenges us to be true to ourselves and asks if love can truly conquer all.
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Hating Game
Sally Thorne - 2016-08-09
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In "Hating Game," Lucy Hutton is engaged in a bitter rivalry with her coworker Joshua Templeman, who has been nothing but hostile since day one. As they compete for a big promotion, Lucy is determined to come out on top and take down her nemesis once and for all. From staring contests to HR battles, their rivalry becomes addictive, and the real game has just begun. Will Lucy win and become Joshua's boss, or will she have to resign? Get ready for a page-turning battle of wills in this addictive romance novel.
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These Violent Delights
Chloe Gong - 2020-11-17
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Experience the chaos of 1920s Shanghai, where two rival gangs are locked in a bloody feud. Juliette Cai, heir to the Scarlet Gang, must face her first love and former betrayer, Roma Montagov, heir to the White Flowers, as a mysterious contagion threatens their city. This heart-stopping debut, perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Descendant of the Crane, is a thrilling Romeo and Juliet retelling set in an imaginative 1920s Shanghai world.
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Daniel José Older
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The Cruel Prince
Holly Black - 2018-01-02
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A mortal girl dreams of belonging in the High Court of Faerie, despite the fey's disdain for humans. But when she defies Prince Cardan, the youngest and most wicked son of the High King, she becomes embroiled in palace intrigues and discovers her own capacity for bloodshed. With civil war looming, she must risk her life to save her sisters and Faerie itself. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black comes the first book in a stunning new series about royal faerie intrigue.
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Daniel José Older
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The Unhoneymooners
Christina Lauren - 2019-05-14
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A story about Olive Torres, the unlucky twin, who is forced to spend her sister's wedding day with her nemesis, Ethan. When the wedding party gets food poisoning, Olive and Ethan are the only ones not affected and end up with a free honeymoon in Maui. They agree to a truce and pose as newlyweds, but Olive starts to enjoy pretending to be the luckiest woman alive.
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The Spanish Love Deception
A Novel
Elena Armas - 2021-02-23
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In need of a last-minute date for her sister's wedding in Spain, Catalina finds herself caught in a web of lies about her non-existent American boyfriend. With only four weeks to find a solution, a colleague named Aaron offers to help. Despite initial reluctance, Catalina starts to see Aaron in a different light as they navigate the twists and turns of her family's expectations. Will their deception lead to love or disaster?
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Beach Read
Emily Henry - 2020-05-19
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A literary writer and a romance writer live in neighboring beach houses and engage in a summer-long challenge. He will write something happy while she pens the next Great American Novel. They take each other on field trips, but make a deal to not fall in love.
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From Lukov with Love
Mariana Zapata - 2018-02-01
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This captivating book follows figure skater Jasmine Santos, who is coming to terms with the end of her skating career. However, when an unexpected opportunity arises from someone she never thought she would work with - Ivan Lukov - Jasmine is forced to reevaluate her life choices. Full of drama and romance, "From Lukov with Love" is a heartfelt and engaging read.
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The Viscount Who Loved Me
Julia Quinn - 2006-06-27 (first published in 2000)
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In Regency England, notorious bachelor Anthony Bridgerton shocks everyone by announcing his choice of bride. But standing in his way is the spirited and meddlesome older sister of his intended. Kate Sheffield is determined to protect her sister, but Anthony's seductive charm and increasingly erotic dreams of her are making it difficult to deny her own feelings. Will Kate succumb to the rogue's advances or hold firm in her belief that reformed rakes make terrible husbands?
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Serpent & Dove
Shelby Mahurin - 2019-09-03
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"Bound as one, to love, honor, or burn" - a stunning fantasy duology that explores the complexities of witchcraft and forbidden love. Follow the story of Louise le Blanc, a witch in hiding, and Reid Diggory, a huntsman of the Church sworn to eradicate all witches. Forced into an impossible situation - marriage - Lou must choose between her growing feelings and her need to protect herself. With powerful women, dark magic, and a searing romance, this book is perfect for fans of Kendare Blake and Sara Holland.
A Pho Love Story by Loan Le
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
Fight or Flight by Samantha Young
Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon
She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen
Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
Vicious by L. J. Shen
To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo
Bully by Penelope Douglas
To Hate Adam Connor by Ella Maise
The Simple Wild by K. A. Tucker
Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid
The Risk by Elle Kennedy
Dance of Thieves by Mary E Pearson
Crier's War by Nina Varela
Hate Notes by Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward
The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel
I Think I Love You by Auriane Desombre
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Kulti by Mariana Zapata
Angry God by L. J. Shen
The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen
The Wrath & the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh
The Kiss Thief by LJ Shen
Corrupt by Penelope Douglas
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon
The Layover by Lacie Waldon
An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
Resurrection by Siobhan Davis
Look the Part by Jewel E. Ann
Sparrow by L.J. Shen
Devious Lies by Parker S. Huntington
Hotshot Doc by R.S. Grey
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
Enemies by Tijan
Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett
The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski
The Kinder Poison by Natalie Mae
The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma
She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
By a Thread by Lucy Score
Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon
Tweet Cute by Emma Lord
Dear Ava by Ilsa Madden-Mills
How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
Twisted Hate by Ana Huang
Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren
Paper Princess by Erin Watt
We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
As If on Cue by Marisa Kanter
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
The Words by Ashley Jade, A. Jade
Written with Regret by Aly Martinez
Make Me Sin by J.T. Geissinger
The Wicked King by Holly Black
Kill Switch by Penelope Douglas
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Truce by R. L. Mathewson
The Opportunist by Tarryn Fisher
Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
A Favor for a Favor by Helena Hunting
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
Midnight Blue by L.J. Shen
Tangled by Emma Chase
Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Hate by Tate James
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
The Folk of the Air Complete Gift Set by Holly Black
Scandalous by L.J. Shen
Stepbrother Dearest by Penelope Ward
P.S. I Like You by Kasie West