What are the characteristics of read best friends to lovers romance novels?

'Fingersmith' by Sarah Waters is a classic. It's a complex and rich story that involves a relationship between two women that evolves from a more practical arrangement to deep love. It's set in Victorian England which adds an interesting historical backdrop to the love story.

Well, in these novels, there's usually a strong foundation of friendship. The characters know each other's quirks, likes, and dislikes really well. For example, in 'Fangirl', Cath and Levi are friends first, so they understand how the other ticks. This makes the transition to love more believable and often more intense.

One popular 'best friends to lovers' romance novel is 'The Hating Game' by Sally Thorne. It's a story of two coworkers who start off as enemies but have a best - friend - like banter and eventually fall in love. Another great one is 'Fangirl' by Rainbow Rowell, where the main character Cath has a best friend who she develops deeper feelings for. And 'Attachments' by Rainbow Rowell as well, it has a really sweet story of two people who are friends and then more.

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.

One popular 'best friends to lovers' romance novel is 'The Hating Game' by Sally Thorne. It tells the story of two coworkers who start as rivals but are actually best friends in a way, and then their relationship turns into love. Another is 'Friend Zone' by Abby Jimenez, which beautifully portrays the journey from friendship to love.

You might enjoy 'Love's Hidden Path.' In this story, the protagonists' friendship undergoes a transformation as they navigate life's challenges and discover love in each other.

One popular one is 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' by Jenny Han. It beautifully portrays the transition from childhood friendship to a deeper romantic relationship set against the backdrop of beach summers.

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.

One great 'best friends turned lovers' romance novel is 'The Kiss Quotient' by Helen Hoang. It has a unique take on the trope. Stella, a woman on the autism spectrum, hires Michael, her friend, to be her sex tutor, and their relationship evolves from there into something more. It's a sweet and steamy read.

The 'Shadow and Bone' trilogy by Leigh Bardugo has elements of enemies to lovers. Alina and the Darkling have a complex relationship. At first, Alina sees the Darkling as a powerful and somewhat menacing figure. But there's also an attraction between them. The Grishaverse setting, with its magic and different factions, makes their relationship journey even more interesting.