"Any avid romance reader can tell you their favorite trope. Some might point to intense tropes like love at first sight or forbidden romance, while others might choose playful arcs like fake dating or best friend's brother romances. For many, no trope is better than enemies-to-lovers, though. As they watch characters grow from loathing to all-consuming love, enemies-to-lovers readers often giggle and kick their feet at the first sign of tension between two opposing characters turning into something more than ire."
"There's nothing quite as fun as an enemies-to-lovers book. There are contemporary, fantasy, and historical romances that feature the trope. Here are some popular enemies-to-lovers romance books you might want to read. There are plenty of enemies-to-lovers books out there, from contemporary romances to romantasy novels, so Business Insider rounded up a few of our favorites."
Enemies-to-lovers romance centers on characters who begin in antagonism and evolve into intense romantic attachment. The trope appears across contemporary, fantasy/romantasy, and historical settings, offering varied stakes and worldbuilding. Readers often enjoy the emotional progression from loathing to affection and react playfully to early romantic tension. Related tropes include love at first sight, forbidden romance, fake dating, and best friend’s brother arcs, which appeal to different reader preferences. Plenty of titles employ the enemies-to-lovers dynamic, providing both lighthearted banter-driven stories and darker, more passionate transformations for diverse tastes.
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