28 steamy enemies-to-lovers romance books to read this summer
Here’s a list of 28 enemies-to-lovers books to add to your TBR now to make this winter better.
1. A Court of Mist and Fury
Author – Sarah J. Maas
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The amazing sequel to A Court of Thorns and Roses sees Feyre fulfilling her bargain to Rhysand, the High Lord of the Night Court. Be prepared for the steamy build up between the two strong characters which has made the second book in the series everybody’s favorite.
2. Serpent & Dove
Author – Shelby Mahurin
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In the city of Cesarine, witches are persecuted by the Chasseur. Lou, who has hidden her identity well for years finds herself married off to the one person she would have never imagined – the grumpy Chasseur, Reid.
3. Carry On
Author – Rainbow Rowell
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A magical school, rivals and enemies-to-lovers. This young adult series can not get any better. Simon is the chosen one but he can not seem to do anything perfectly and his roommate, Baz is not much help either as he reminds Simon of his failings quite regularly.
4. The Worst Best Man
Author – Mia Sosa
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A close second to The Hating Game in one of the best enemies-to-lovers books I’ve read, The Worst Best Man is witty and hilarious. Lina is left at the altar which is especially ironic since she is a wedding planner. Sometime later, a work opportunity needs her to work with the last person she expected – her ex-fiance’s brother, who was the one to convince him to break up the wedding.
5. Red, White and Royal Blue
Author – Casey McQuiston
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In this dreamy story, First Son, Alex and Prince Henry of England have to perform their duties by pretending to be friends. They have never really liked each other but when they begin to spend time together, the immensity of what they are doing is not lost on them. History, eh?
6. Ayesha at Last
Author – Uzma Jalaluddin
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This book will never disappoint especially if you love a little Pride and Prejudice retelling. Ayesha has put her dreams on hold and is honestly quite tired of her cousin Hafsa, who never accepts a marriage proposal. For Ayesha, marriage is not on the cards but when she meets Khalid, a conservative and judgemental gentleman, she can not help but be attracted and annoyed with him.
7. The Wedding Party
Author – Jasmine Guillory
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Maddie and Theo have always hated each other. And just because their mutual best friend, Alex is getting married, it doesn’t mean they have to play nice. But so much time together, planning Alexa’s bridal party, doesn’t help either.
8. A Night to Surrender
Author – Tessa Dare
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Ever since the release of Bridgertons, the Netflix series, regency romances are back in fashion and what better writer to go to than the queen of the genre – Tessa Dare. Spindle Cove is the place for spinsters – the ones who don’t want to marry and the ones who are running away from the wrong types to marry. Susanna doesn’t need any men and Spindle Cove anyway doesn’t have many. That is until the arrival of Victor Bramwell.
9. Simmer Down
Author – Sarah Smith
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If you love food with a healthy dose of romance, Simmer Down is the perfect book to pick up ASAP. Nikki DiMarco has been running her mother’s food truck for a while now and is a usual part of the Maui food truck scene. Then one day, Callum James arrives, with his English street food and his nose turned up on everybody. There’s only one way to settle the dispute of who gets to stay – let the Maui Food Festival decide.
10. Well Met
Author – Jen DeLuca
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Emily wasn’t expecting to volunteer at a Renaissance faire when she moved in with her sister to take care of her. The faire is Simon’s family legacy and he does not like Emily’s nonchalant way of approaching it. They really don’t get along but opposites attracted in Well Met.
11. The Viscount Who Loved Me
Author – Julia Quinn
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Anthony Bridgerton always knew that he would die at a young age so he never bothered with finding love. Now he needs a wife and Edwina Sheffield fits the bill. The only problem is her cousin, Kate who is very well aware of Anthony’s reputation. So even though he is courting Edwina, Anthony finds himself pulled towards the bold Kate.
12. A Court of Thorns and Roses
Author – Sarah J. Maas
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Before there was Rhysand and Feyre, there was Feyre and Tamlin. Humans and Fae have lived somewhat happily, separate from one another by law. But when Feyre accidentally kills a Fae, she is required to leave her life behind and go with Tamlin. But the Spring Court has been mired in a curse and can Feyre figure out a way to be rid of it.
13. Get A Life, Chloe Brown
Author – Talia Hibbert
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The first book in the Brown sisters series is as steamy as one would expect it to be. Chloe has not had time for love. She finds it difficult to explain her fibromyalgia to people and has steered away from any lasting relationships. Redford, her building’s super, and her don’t get along but when she makes a ‘Get a Life’ list, Red turns out to be a perfect accomplice.
14. The Unhoneymooners
Author – Christina Lauren
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You would not expect anything less from the rom-com duo, Christina Lauren. Olive has not always been lucky but at her sister, Ami’s wedding where everyone gets sick, she is lucky to not have eaten from the buffet. The only downside? Ethan, her nemesis, didn’t either. Ami insists on Olive and Ethan going on her honeymoon and sparks fly right from the beginning.
15. Of Curses & Kisses
Author – Sandhya Menon
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Two royal families go against each other in this young adult romance but it feels so much more than that. Jaya Rao will do anything to protect her sister from the loathsome Emerson clan. When Jaya has to attend the same school as Grey Emerson, she hatches a perfect plan but Emerson is a brooding misanthrope, who is not so easily convinced.
16. These Violent Delights
Author – Chloe Gong
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A Romeo and Juliet retelling set in the 1920’s Shanghai, These Violent Delights is one of the best fantasy romance which you need to read. Juliette and Roma are from two rival gangs but when a monstrous threat bigger than either of them looms over their city, they must decide if they can put their differences aside to fight it.
17. Fix Her Up
Author – Tessa Bailey
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Georgie is tired of being the town clown and now its time to change her image. So she makes a list of things she must to do to make people take her seriously. And on top of this list is fake date Travis, a ball player whose career ended with an injury.
18. Dating You Hating You
Author – Christina Lauren
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Another enemies-to-lovers romance by Christina Lauren, Dating You Hating You is not as simple. Carter and Evie got along right from the beginning but now their companies are merging and they have to fight for the same position. How much importance does career take over their romance?
19. Shipped
Author – Angie Hockman
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Another book about professionals fighting for their positions, Shipped is the new release which you should immediately add to your TBR. Henley is focused on her career and barely has time for anything else. But when a social media manager, Graeme and her have to take a trip to the Galapagos for a project, things are bound to get a little hot and difficult.
20. When Dimple Met Rishi
Author – Sandhya Menon
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Dimple is going to do great things in life and is ready to be on her way to college. But her Indian parents have a different plan. Dimple is surprised when her parents agree to send her to a Software Innovation camp only to find that they have arranged to have her meet a prospective future husband there, Rishi.
21. The Hating Game
Author – Sally Thorne
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Lucy Hutton will do anything for a corner office and she has been working hard. But so has Joshua Templeman. They share an office together and everything has been a competition since then. And still, Lucy can’t help thinking about Joshua.
22. Pride and Prejudice
Author – Jane Austen
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No enemies-to-lovers list would ever be complete with the OG enemies-to-lovers novel, Pride and Prejudice. Elizabeth Bennett is constantly sparring with a grumpy, Mr. Darcy who is haughty and arrogant. They never see eye-to-eye on anything but still find themselves falling for each other.
23. Undercover Bromance
Author – Lyssa Kay Adams
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Bromance Book Club series is one of the best romance series I have read and the second book, Undercover Bromance might be the best. Liv is fired from her sous chef job when she calls out her boss for harassing a hostess. To get her revenge, she gets the help of Braden, a nightclub owner, but she can’t help but be suspicious of his motives.
24. The Trouble With Hating You
Author – Sajni Patel
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Liya’s parent set her in a trap. A party she had been enjoying turns out to be a ploy to set her up with the charming Jay. It gets even more embarrassing when Jay turns out to be the lawyer employed to help her company from sinking.
25. Boyfriend Material
Author – Alexis Hall
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Luc has the image of a rockstar. By proxy. His company expects him to clean up his image and what better way to do it than set up a fake dating arrangement with the prim and proper, Oliver. Apart from both needing a fake boyfriend to prove something to someone, there is nothing in common. Boyfriend Material is hands down the funniest romance novel I have ever read.
26. The Simple Wild
Author – K. A. Tucker
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Calla Fletcher has only one chance to connect with her father. But for that she must go back to Alaska, the place her mother left behind a long time back. Jonah, the man who handles are father’s company, couldn’t be less excited about her present. He thinks she is spoiled and unable to handle the wilderness and is ready to fly her back to where she came from.
27. The Prenup
Author – Lauren Layne
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Charlotte and Colin both need each other. Charlotte needs a husband to come into her inheritance and start her own business and Colin needs a green card. It’s been ten years since their wedding and they haven’t seen each other since but when their prenup requires them to have stayed with each other for at least three months before getting a divorce, things get a little complicated.
28. You Deserve Each Other
Author – Sarah Hogle
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Naomi and Nicholas are preparing for their wedding. Secretly, both of them want out. The only catch is that neither wants to foot the non-refundable wedding bill. But as they fight over this, they finally begin to be themselves and when they do, they realise that they might actually like each other.
Which ones have you read from this list and what else would you add to it? Leave a comment down below.
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