From Feuds to Flames: The Best Enemies-to-Lovers Books to Read Now
If there’s one trope that never fails to deliver passion, tension, and heart-pounding moments, it’s enemies-to-lovers. The thrill of watching two characters who seemingly despise each other transform their fiery chemistry into something deeper is irresistible. In this blog, we’re diving into the best enemies-to-lovers books you need to add to your TBR
The Words by Ashley Jade
From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ashley Jade comes an edgy, enemies-to-lovers standalone romance about mistakes, forgiveness, and second chances.
Phoenix Walker was the golden boy—an untouchable talent with a magnetic pull. Lennon Michaels was the outcast—the girl who thought she could escape unnoticed. Despite their differences, their lives intertwined in a way that left scars neither could forget.
Now, years later, fate throws them together again on a whirlwind tour: eight weeks, forty shows, and endless chances to settle the score.
Ashley Jade masterfully crafts a raw and emotional story about heartbreak, revenge, and the fine line between love and hate. With unforgettable characters and tension that will have you gripping the pages, The Words is the ultimate enemies-to-lovers experience.
Does It Hurt? by H.D. Carlton
A storm. A lighthouse. A deadly game of survival and desire.
She’s been running from her past for years, slipping through life in stolen shoes and faceless encounters. But when she crosses paths with Enzo Vitale, a man as enigmatic and dangerous as the sea he loves, everything changes. Seeking revenge for her crime, Enzo lures her onto his boat, only for a violent storm to leave them shipwrecked on a sinister, isolated island.
Trapped in a crumbling lighthouse, secrets unravel, and the line between hate and desire blurs. But Enzo isn’t the only danger on the island. As the shadows of the old caretaker close in, survival becomes a battle against monsters—both human and otherwise.
Does It Hurt? by H.D. Carlton is a haunting, twisted enemies-to-lovers romance that explores vengeance, passion, and survival.
Leave Me Behind by K.M. Moronova
🔥 A deadly mission. A relentless rivalry. A passion they never saw coming.
Nell Gallows has spent years fighting, but nothing prepares her for the battle ahead—one against the man who hates her most. As the last survivor of the elite Riøt squad, she’s forced to join Malum, a special ops team that sees her as a traitor. Leading the charge against her? Bones—her new commander and the man she unknowingly spent a reckless night with before discovering his true identity.
He’s ruthless and determined to break her. She’s stubborn and refuses to back down. But when a mission goes south, leaving them stranded and hunted, their fiery hatred turns into something even more dangerous—an all-consuming desire.
With the lines between love and war blurring, Nell and Bones must decide what’s more dangerous—the enemies hunting them or the one they can’t resist.
Leave Me Behind by K.M. Moronova is an intense, action-packed enemies-to-lovers romance that delves into hatred, desire, and the thin line between betrayal and devotion.
The Predator by RuNyx
In the deadly world of the mob, Tristan Caine is an enigma—an unstoppable force with unmatched skills, questionable morality, and unknown motives. The only non-blooded member of the Tenebrae Outfit’s inner circle, he’s lethal and knows it.
Morana Vitalio, the genius daughter of a rival family, is just as dangerous in her own right, using her expertise with computers to exact revenge. When a twenty-year-old mystery resurfaces, Morana infiltrates Caine’s home with one goal: to kill him. What she doesn’t expect? The undeniable chemistry and a tie that binds them.
Hate, heat, and history clash as they’re forced to face an even darker threat together.
The Predator is a dark, enemies-to-lovers romance filled with deadly tension, passion, and dangerous alliances.
The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori
She fears the dark. He rules it.
Gianna’s life is a carefully crafted illusion—tight dresses, loud laughter, and dazzling chaos masking the panic that lingers beneath. No one sees through her facade… until Christian Allister. A man of ruthless order and icy control, Christian is everything she despises—arrogant, calculating, and far too perceptive. He sees past her sparkle, past her games, and straight into the chaos she tries to hide.
Their relationship is a war of sharp words and heated glares, a dangerous push and pull that neither of them can resist. She’s everything he shouldn’t want—wild, impulsive, and off-limits in every way. And yet, Christian finds himself watching her every move, his control unraveling with every glance.
She’s chaos, he’s control. She hates him, but he’s obsessed. And no matter how much they fight it, some wars are meant to be lost.
The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori is a dark, intoxicating enemies-to-lovers romance where obsession blurs the lines between love and hate.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Enter the brutal world of Basgiath War College, where only the strongest survive.
Violet Sorrengail never wanted to be a dragon rider. Her peaceful life in the Scribe Quadrant is shattered when her mother, the commanding general, forces her into a deadly war college to become a rider.
Smaller and weaker than the others, Violet faces death at every turn—especially from Xaden Riorson, a ruthless wingleader who sees her as nothing but a threat. But Violet’s sharp mind and determination make her a force to be reckoned with in a world where only the strongest thrive.
As she navigates the dangers of war, betrayal, and growing tension with Xaden, Violet uncovers dark secrets that could change everything.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros is a thrilling enemies-to-lovers fantasy filled with dragons, danger, and high-stakes survival.
The Dark One by Nikki St. Crowe
I spent most of my life feeling dead inside—until I met Peter Pan and the Lost Boys.
In the shadows of Neverland, I found life and a dark, twisted love I never saw coming. But the island isn't all magic and adventure. Something darker lurks in the forest, and the fae queen and Captain Hook are fighting for control.
As a descendant of the Darling family, I now belong to Pan and his Lost Boys, and war is on the horizon. Pan must reclaim his throne—but where does that leave me? Will the darkness of Neverland consume us all, or will I find a place in its twisted heart?
The Dark One is a dark, enemies-to-lovers romance filled with hate-kissing, bickering, and ruthless love interests. If you crave morally gray characters, intense tension, and fiery chemistry, this book is for you.
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
She is the very thing he’s spent his whole life hunting.
He is the very thing she’s spent her whole life pretending to be.
In the kingdom of Ilya, only the extraordinary survive—the Elites, those born with powers granted by the Plague. But Paedyn Gray is Ordinary, a felon by fate and a thief by necessity. To stay alive in a world that views her as inferior, she poses as a Psychic, blending in with the Elites. But when she unexpectedly saves one of Ilya’s princes, her life is thrown into chaos.
Paedyn is forced into the Purging Trials, a deadly competition where Elites showcase their powers—and she has none. If the Trials don’t kill her, the prince she’s falling for just might, especially if he discovers the truth: she’s completely Ordinary.
Powerless is a thrilling enemies-to-lovers story filled with tension, survival, and heart-pounding stakes.
Den of Vipers by K.A. Knight
Ryder, Garrett, Kenzo, and Diesel—The Vipers.
They rule this town with an iron fist. Their reputation is lethal, and their business is as dirty as it gets. No one dares to cross them, but my father did. He sold me to cover his debts, and now they own me—body, soul, and everything in between.
But I’m no meek and compliant victim. The Vipers want everything from me—my body, my submission—but they’ll never have my heart. I may be theirs to control, but they’ll regret the day they took me.
I’m no damsel in distress. I’m a woman with a bite.
Den of Vipers is a dark, intense reverse harem romance filled with abuse, violence, and scorching passion. Reader discretion is advised.
My Dark Romeo by Parker S. Huntington & L.J. Shen
From Wall Street Journal bestsellers L.J. Shen and Parker S. Huntington comes an explosive enemies-to-lovers romance between a vengeful Romeo and a reluctant Juliet.
It all started with a stolen kiss at a glamorous debutante ball. A brief, hidden moment with a handsome stranger. But unlike the classic tale, my Romeo isn’t driven by love—he’s driven by a thirst for revenge.
To him, I’m nothing more than a pawn, his rival’s betrothed, a means to an end. But to me? He’s a dark prince deserving of a poisoned chalice—a man I refuse to marry.
He thinks I’ll accept my fate. But I intend to rewrite this story.
And in my version, Juliet doesn’t die. But Romeo? He perishes.
My Dark Romeo is a standalone, dark romance between a cruel billionaire heir and a fierce heiress who’s determined to fight back. Set in the decadent world of Dark Prince Road, this is a tale of power, revenge, and forbidden love.
Twisted Hate by Ana Huang
Josh Chen is charming, cocky, and on the fast track to becoming a top doctor—but there’s one woman he can’t charm: Jules Ambrose.
The redhead has been a thorn in his side since they met, but now she consumes his thoughts in a way no one else ever has.
After a heated night, Josh proposes a solution: an enemies-with-benefits arrangement with no jealousy, no strings, and absolutely no falling in love.
Jules, focused on passing the bar exam, doesn’t need a doctor who makes her want to scream—no matter how good-looking he is.But the more time they spend together, the more she realises Josh isn’t just her best friend’s brother and nemesis—he may be her salvation.
Twisted Hate is a steamy enemies-to-lovers romance. Book 3 in the Twisted series, but can be read as a standalone. (Warning: Explicit content. 18+)
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Jude has always wanted to belong to the treacherous High Court of Faerie, even though she’s mortal. But in a world where most fey despise humans, her dreams seem impossible—especially with Prince Cardan, the youngest and most wicked son of the High King, constantly tormenting her.
When Jude’s parents are murdered, she and her sisters are taken to live in Faerie. Now, ten years later, she will stop at nothing to gain a place at the Court, even if it means defying Cardan. The hatred between them burns so intensely that when she looks at him, she can hardly breathe.
As she becomes tangled in palace intrigues and betrayal, Jude discovers her own dark abilities. With Faerie on the brink of destruction, she must make a dangerous alliance to save her sisters—and Faerie itself.
For The Fans by Nyla K.
Kyran Harbor is everything I’m not—rich, popular, a star football player, and brooding. He’s also my stepbrother. We share a school, a house, and even a bathroom, but I try to avoid him. The problem? He’s an uptight control freak who loves messing with me just because we’re different.
When we get to college, I think I’ve finally escaped him. But fate throws us into a compromising situation, and the last person I ever wanted help from might be the only one who can save me.
Avi Vega, my other stepbrother, is everything I despise—a dreamy artist who smokes too much weed and believes in aliens. But now he’s along for the ride in my life disaster, and with a financial crisis threatening my future, I have no choice but to accept his plan.
We’re stuck working together, forced to stop hating each other just enough to pull this off… for the fans.
For The Fans is a full-length standalone MM forbidden romance with a HEA. Please be aware of sensitive subject matter. Proceed with caution.
Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas
I'm just a girl. But it turns out, I’m Hercules.
Living in a Titan-infested world ruled by Spartans—immortals from twelve royal families with god-like powers and obscene wealth—has never been easy. As a shy, stammering foster child, I keep my head down, hide my scars, and try to focus on excelling in school. That is, until my blood test reveals something shocking: I’m one of them. A Spartan.
Now, I’m forced to attend the Spartan War Academy, where I must face the ultimate test to prove I can be an immortal. But I have some serious problems. Achilles and Patro are my intimidating mentors. Kharon, the ferryman of death, and Augustus, the son of war, are my terrifying professors. And to make matters worse, someone might be stalking me… or maybe I’m just losing my sanity.
Surrounded by villains who hate, obsess over, and want to possess me, they have no idea just who they’re messing with.
Beautiful Fiend by Lola King
Born on the North Shore of the Falls, there’s no escape. Our broken town is trapped in a constant war between two rival gangs, and I’m stuck in the middle. But unlike everyone else, I want out.
I’ve always been tough, a North Shore girl through and through. Fighting is in my blood, survival in my DNA. But two years ago, Caden King shattered me—and now, he has the proof.
Now, he’s blackmailing me into doing a dangerous job. A job that risks everything—my chance at escape and the trust of my own crew. Caden’s dangerous mind is always working on ways to torment me further.
Wicked, unhinged, and ruthless, Caden is the reason the North Shore Kings carry his name. His family leads their crew with cruelty and madness. Now, he has control over me, and I have no one to protect me. There’s no winning. No escaping him. I have no choice but to obey his every command.
Beautiful Fiend is the first book in a series of four interconnected standalones. A dark enemies-to-lovers romance for readers 18+. Contains triggering content; please check CW in the book.
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