Why can't the lovers be together in romance novels?

Maybe it's because of some external factors like family opposition or societal pressure.

Maybe it's because of family opposition. Their families just don't approve of the relationship for various reasons.

Maybe it's because of family opposition. Some families have strict rules and don't allow certain relationships.

Well, there are various reasons. Maybe there's a geographical distance that's hard to overcome. Or it could be that they have incompatible personalities or values that surface over time and drive them apart.

Maybe it's because of some external factors like family opposition or social pressure.

The main reason is the tension. The initial dislike or rivalry creates a lot of emotional tension that is exciting to read. It's like watching two opposing forces gradually come together.

Childhood lovers romance novels are appealing because they often carry a sense of innocence. The love that starts in childhood is pure and untainted by many of the worldly concerns that come later. It gives a feeling of first love, which is something many people cherish and can relate to from their own experiences.

They're appealing because there's already a strong foundation of trust. In a normal relationship, building trust can take time, but in friends - to - lovers stories, it's already there. For example, in 'The Hating Game', Lucy and Josh were friends (sort of) before falling in love, so they knew they could rely on each other.

They are appealing because of the tension. The initial dislike or animosity between the characters creates a lot of drama. It's exciting to see how that negative energy can transform into love.

These novels are appealing because they often have a sense of comfort. Since the characters are friends first, there's a level of trust. In 'Love and Other Words', the main characters' long - standing friendship made the transition to love feel more believable and it was easy to root for them. Also, the anticipation of that shift from friendship to love is exciting for readers.