What are some popular enemies to lovers contemporary romance novels?

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.

The tension. In these novels, the initial animosity between the characters creates a lot of tension. It's like a slow - burn fuse that keeps readers hooked. For example, in 'Throne of Glass' by Sarah J. Maas, Celaena and Chaol have a rocky start. Their differences in status and goals create that initial tension which is exciting to follow.

There's 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon. Claire and Jamie start off on a rather difficult footing. Claire is a time - traveler from the 20th century and Jamie is a Scottish Highlander in the 18th century. Their different backgrounds and initial misunderstandings create a sense of enmity, but soon enough, a passionate love story unfolds.

One great 'enemies to lovers' romance novel is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. The initial animosity between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is palpable, with misunderstandings fueling their dislike. But as the story unfolds, they come to see each other's true natures and fall in love. Another is 'The Hating Game' by Sally Thorne. The two main characters are office rivals who constantly bicker and compete. However, beneath the surface, there's an underlying attraction that eventually blossoms into love.

One great option is 'Ash'. It tells the story of two women who start off on opposite sides but gradually fall in love. The character development is really well - done, and the slow - burn romance keeps you hooked. Another is 'Crier's War'. The two main characters are from different worlds, one being a human and the other an Automa. Their relationship evolves from animosity to deep love.

The slow - burn aspect is also important. These novels often take time to develop the relationship. The characters go from hating or disliking each other to gradually having feelings. It's not an instant love. In 'The Duke and I', Daphne and Simon's relationship evolves over time as they interact more and more, and their initial animosity fades away bit by bit.

In enemies to lovers romance novels, the characters often have very different personalities or goals that create the enmity. For instance, in 'A Court of Mist and Fury', the main characters are from different worlds with different agendas. There's also the element of forced proximity in many of these novels. This forces the characters to interact more and break down their barriers. Also, the journey of the relationship is filled with self - discovery. As they fall in love, they also learn more about themselves, like in 'You Deserve Each Other' where the couple re - evaluates themselves during the process of falling back in love.

A popular one is 'The Mortal Instruments' series by Cassandra Clare. Jace and Clary have a relationship that begins with a lot of misunderstandings and animosity. Another is 'The Hunger Games' to some extent. Katniss and Peeta start off as more rivals in the games but their relationship deepens into love. Also, 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' series has some moments of this trope between Percy and Annabeth, especially in the early books when they bicker a lot.

A good example is 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte. Heathcliff and Catherine have a complex relationship that starts with a sort of enmity. Heathcliff is treated as an outsider by Catherine's family, and their different social standings create tension. However, they share a deep, passionate connection that evolves into a tortured love. Also, 'Red, White & Royal Blue' by Casey McQuiston features Alex and Henry who are from different worlds (America and Britain) and initially have a sort of rivalrous relationship which then blossoms into a beautiful romance.

One popular trope is the 'forced proximity'. For example, they get stuck in an elevator or on a deserted island. This forces them to interact and see each other in a new light. Another is the 'secret admirer' where one of them secretly likes the other even while being enemies publicly. The 'betrayal reveal' is also common. Maybe one discovers that the other was wrongly accused of something, which changes their feelings. And of course, the 'slow - burn' where the transition from hatred to love is very gradual.