'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han also fits this theme. Lara Jean writes love letters to all her past crushes which accidentally get sent out. Her relationship with her childhood friend Peter Kavinsky evolves into a romantic one. It's a sweet story about young love emerging from a long - standing friendship.
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.
A rather unique one is the story of Leo and Mia. They were friends who worked together in a rescue team. They had been through a lot of dangerous situations side by side. One particularly harrowing rescue made them realize how much they meant to each other. It was like all the adrenaline and the shared experience made them see that their bond was not just that of friends, but could be something more romantic.
Sure. There was Tom and Lily. They were best friends since childhood. One day, when they went on a trip together, they watched a beautiful sunset. At that moment, Tom suddenly realized his feelings for Lily were more than just friendship. He confessed, and Lily felt the same way. And they became lovers.
One example is Harry and Sally. They were friends for years, constantly bickering but also sharing deep conversations. As time passed, they realized their feelings had changed from just friendship to love. Another is Ross and Rachel from 'Friends'. They started as friends, had their ups and downs, but finally got together. And then there's Lily and Marshall from the same show. They were friends since college and their friendship smoothly transitioned into a romantic relationship.
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 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.
A wonderful 'friends turned lovers' romance novel is 'Roomies' by Christina Lauren. It's about a girl who needs to get married quickly for visa reasons and her friend who offers to marry her. As they go through the process, their friendship transforms into love. 'The Kiss Quotient' by Helen Hoang also has some elements of this. The main character hires a male escort, who becomes her friend first and then they fall in love. Additionally, 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen can be considered in this category. Elizabeth and Darcy start off as not really liking each other but they have a sort of underlying connection due to their social circles, and over time their relationship changes from a rather antagonistic one to a loving one which started from a form of friendship.
One story could be about Tom and Lily. They were best friends since childhood, always sharing secrets and having adventures together. One day, during a sunset walk on the beach, Tom suddenly realized his feelings for Lily had changed. He nervously told her, and to his delight, she felt the same. They started dating and their friendship just grew deeper in a different way.
'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.
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.