"Enemies to Lovers" Romance Book List

A curated collection of romance novels featuring the beloved enemies-to-lovers trope

Contemporary Romance

1
The Hating Game
by Sally Thorne
Iconic workplace enemies
2
The Unhoneymooners
by Christina Lauren
Forced proximity with sworn enemies
3
Red, White & Royal Blue
by Casey McQuiston
Rivalry between public figures
4
Beach Read
by Emily Henry
Rival authors with clashing views
5
Book Lovers
by Emily Henry
Literary rivals/nemeses
6
The Love Hypothesis
by Ali Hazelwood
Academic rivals-to-fake-dating, grumpy/sunshine with friction
7
The Spanish Love Deception
by Elena Armas
Workplace rivals, fake dating
8
It Happened One Summer
by Tessa Bailey
Strong initial dislike, grumpy fisherman vs. LA party girl
9
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me
by Mariana Zapata
Slow burn, employee/boss with initial coldness/dislike
10
Kulti
by Mariana Zapata
Hero is idol-turned-grumpy-antagonistic coach
11
Twisted Love
by Ana Huang
Darker contemporary, brother's best friend, protective but initially hostile
12
Twisted Hate
by Ana Huang
Overt enemies with a fiery dynamic in the series
13
Things We Never Got Over
by Lucy Score
Grumpy hero, lots of initial friction and misunderstandings
14
You Deserve Each Other
by Sarah Hogle
Engaged couple become enemies, fight to fall back in love
15
Act Your Age, Eve Brown
by Talia Hibbert
Grumpy B&B owner vs. chaotic sunshine girl, definite clashing
16
Shipped
by Angie Hockman
Workplace rivals competing for promotion
17
The Fine Print
by Lauren Asher
Grumpy billionaire boss vs. employee
18
By a Thread
by Lucy Score
Workplace animosity, he's trying to get rid of her
19
The Love Wager
by Lynn Painter
Rivals in a dating app challenge
20
Meet Me in the Margins
by Melissa Ferguson
Anonymous editor providing harsh feedback vs. author
21
Icebreaker
by Hannah Grace
Rival college athletes, forced proximity
22
Terms and Conditions
by Lauren Asher
Marriage of convenience, initial dislike/professional antagonism
23
The Worst Best Man
by Mia Sosa
She hates him for (she thinks) ruining her past wedding
24
Love on the Brain
by Ali Hazelwood
Academic rivals, forced collaboration
25
Marriage for One
by Ella Maise
Marriage of convenience, initial coldness/indifference turns to love

Historical Romance

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Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
The original and arguably the best!
27
The Viscount Who Loved Me
by Julia Quinn (Bridgertons #2)
Iconic HR enemies, Kate & Anthony
28
Devil in Winter
by Lisa Kleypas (Wallflowers #3)
Marriage of convenience between wallflower and notorious rake, initial distrust
29
A Week to Be Wicked
by Tessa Dare (Spindle Cove #2)
Forced proximity road trip with lots of bickering
30
The Duchess Deal
by Tessa Dare (Girl Meets Duke #1)
Marriage of convenience, initial sparring
31
Slightly Dangerous
by Mary Balogh (Bedwyn Saga #6)
Grumpy Duke vs. spirited woman, strong initial dislike
32
When a Scot Ties the Knot
by Tessa Dare (Castles Ever After #3)
She invents a fiancé who then shows up!
33
Bringing Down the Duke
by Evie Dunmore (A League of Extraordinary Women #1)
Bluestocking vs. Tory politician
34
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
by Jennifer Ashley (Highland Pleasures #1)
Hero seen as dangerous/mad, heroine initially wary/antagonistic
35
Lord of Scoundrels
by Loretta Chase
Infamous rake vs. strong-willed intellectual, pure E2L gold
36
Dreaming of You
by Lisa Kleypas (The Gamblers #2)
Dangerous gambling hell owner vs. writer, class differences and initial hostility

Fantasy/Paranormal/Sci-Fi Romance

37
From Blood and Ash
by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Blood and Ash #1)
Captor/captive dynamic, betrayal themes
38
A Court of Mist and Fury
by Sarah J. Maas (ACOTAR #2)
The primary romance here is *peak* E2L
39
Fourth Wing
by Rebecca Yarros (The Empyrean #1)
Rival dragon riders, life-or-death stakes
40
The Serpent and the Wings of Night
by Carissa Broadbent (Crowns of Nyaxia #1)
Vampire competitors in a deadly trial
41
Kingdom of the Wicked
by Kerri Maniscalco (Kingdom of the Wicked #1)
Witch seeking revenge teams up with a Prince of Hell
42
The Cruel Prince
by Holly Black (The Folk of the Air #1)
YA, human girl vs. fae prince, outright hatred and bullying
43
Serpent & Dove
by Shelby Mahurin (Serpent & Dove #1)
Witch and witch hunter forced into marriage
44
To Kill a Kingdom
by Alexandra Christo
YA, siren princess vs. siren-hunting prince
45
These Violent Delights
by Chloe Gong
YA Historical Fantasy, Romeo & Juliet retelling with rival gang heirs
46
Dance of Thieves
by Mary E. Pearson (Dance of Thieves #1)
YA, reformed thief queen vs. stoic new king, captive/captor
47
The Bridge Kingdom
by Danielle L. Jensen (The Bridge Kingdom #1)
Arranged marriage between enemy kingdoms, spy mission
48
Radiance
by Grace Draven (Wraith Kings #1)
Arranged marriage between two different species for political alliance, initial fear/distaste

Darker/Bully Romance (Reader discretion advised for triggers)

The following books contain darker themes and potentially triggering content. Please read content warnings before proceeding.

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Bully
by Penelope Douglas (Fall Away #1)
Classic bully romance
50
Vicious
by L.J. Shen (Sinners of Saint #1)
Intense enemies, revenge themes
51
The Kiss Thief
by L.J. Shen
Arranged marriage, hero is initially cruel
52
Punk 57
by Penelope Douglas
Pen pals who become real-life enemies before realizing who the other is