Enemies to Lovers Romance Books: The Best Books with This Popular Trope

December 15, 2025

Explore the enemies-to-lovers trope with these captivating romance books. Watch as characters who start as adversaries gradually discover their attraction, leading to passionate and emotional love stories. This popular romance trope delivers tension, banter, and satisfying character development that romance readers love.

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People We Meet on Vacation

By Emily Henry

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Book Lovers and Beach Read comes a sparkling novel that will leave you with the warm, hazy afterglow... Read more

Romantic Comedy Romance Contemporary

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The Mister

By E.L. James

The #1 New York Times bestseller—a thrilling new romance from E L James, author of the phenomenal bestselling Fifty Shades Trilogy. London, 2019. Life... Read more

Contemporary Romance

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The Witness

By Nora Roberts

In her stunning 200th novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts proves why no one is better “when it comes to flawlessly fusing high-st... Read more

Suspense Romance Contemporary

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Beach Read

By Emily Henry

FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION AND BOOK LOVERS!A romance writer who no longer believes in love and a lite... Read more

Romantic Comedy Romance Contemporary

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Romancing Mister Bridgerton

By Julia Quinn

A New York Times BestsellerThe inspiration for season three of BRIDGERTON, a series created by Shondaland for Netflix, from #1 New York Times bestsell... Read more

Historical Romance Romantic Comedy

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Wuthering Heights

By Emily Brontë

An Apple Books Classic edition. If you’ve only ever seen Wuthering Heights on screen, you may have an image of Catherine and Heathcliff as the ultimat... Read more

Romance Paranormal

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If I Break

By Portia Moore

~THIS BOOK IS BEST ENJOYED WHEN YOU DON'T READ ANY REVIEWS OR SPOILERS BEFORE READING. GOING IN BLIND IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I PROMISE!~ Cal effin' Sc... Read more

Suspense Romance

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After You

By Jojo Moyes

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Giver of Stars, discover the love story that captured over 20 million hearts in Me Before You, After... Read more

Romance Contemporary

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Outlander

By Diana Gabaldon

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A STARZ ORIGINAL SERIES Unrivaled storytelling. Unforgettable characters. Rich historical detail. These are the hal... Read more

Paranormal Romance Historical

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Red, White & Royal Blue

By Casey McQuiston

* Instant NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestseller ** GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER for BEST DEBUT and BEST ROMANCE of 2019 ** BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR* f... Read more

Gay & Lesbian Romance Romantic Comedy

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