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Prepare to feel some angst.

When it comes toromantic tropes, its hard to beat an enemies-to-lovers arc.

And rest assured, all of the enemies-to-lovers books listed below use this familiar storyline to great effect.

‘Red, White & Royal Blue,’ ‘Beach Read,’ ‘Act Your Age, Eve Brown,’ and ‘A Pho Love Story’ are among…

No matter how you like your enemies-to-lovers romances served up, youll find plenty to love below.

So get ready for angst.

With no further ado, the 26 best enemies-to-lovers books.

‘Pride’ by Ibi Zoboi

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Meanwhile, on an anonymous chat app, he and Pepper think theyve met the partners of their dreams.

How long do you think itll take them to realize theyre chatting each other up every night?

‘Tweet Cute’ by Emma Lord

Will being pushed together breed contempt… or affection?

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A Pho Love Story

Bao and Linh know to stay away from one another.

Their parents own rival pho restaurants in the same neighborhood, and fraternizing with the enemy is strictly forbidden.

‘The Wrath & the Dawn’ by Renée Ahdieh

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Beach Read

January and Augustus couldnt have less in common.

After thats finished, theyll go their separate ways again.

Thats the plan, anyway.

‘The Layover’ by Lacie Waldon

Now, hes got a broken arm and no choice but to hire her.

Sparks will fly, but will they ignite a passion, or bring everything down in flames?

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Captive Prince

C.S.

‘These Violent Delights’ by Chloe Gong

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This Is How You Lose the Time War

Red and Blue are mortal enemies.

The Hirana was once a place of magic and meditation.

Now in ruins, its the prison-home of Princess Malini, sister to the emperor.

‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ by Casey McQuiston

Everyone connected to the Hiranas former glory is supposed to be dead, but Priya has managed to survive.

But Malinis about to see something she shouldnt, and it will change both womens lives forever.

Both of them stand to benefit greatly from their partnership, provided they dont kill one another first.

‘A Pho Love Story’ by Loan Le

But what will happen when someone finds out who Dani truly is?

Shell just need Irene to pose as her girlfriend long enough to make it work.

But can they forge a new alliance before its too late?

‘Beach Read’ by Emily Henry

Theres just one problem: Shes falling for the competition.

Adjusting to a new home is easier said than done, though.

Too bad one of the seasons most eligible bachelors can see right through her carefully laid plans.

‘Crier’s War’ by Nina Varela

Theres only one problem: the other co-host Leo, a cocksure celebrity restaurateur is a real PITA.

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‘Act Your Age, Eve Brown’ by Talia Hibbert

‘Captive Prince’ by C.S. Pacat

‘May the Best Man Win’ by ZR Ellor

‘This Is How You Lose the Time War’ by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

‘You Can Go Your Own Way’ by Eric Smith

‘The Jasmine Throne’ by Tasha Suri

‘The Love Hypothesis’ by Ali Hazelwood

‘The Worst Best Man’ by Mia Sosa

‘We Set the Dark on Fire’ by Tehlor Kay Mejia

‘She Drives Me Crazy’ by Kelly Quindlen

‘Gearbreakers’ by Zoe Hana Mikuta

‘You Should See Me in a Crown’ by Leah Johnson

‘TJ Powar Has Something to Prove’ by Jesmeen Kaur Deo

‘A Love Hate Thing’ by Whitney D. Grandison

‘A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting’ by Sophie Irwin

‘For Butter or Worse’ by Erin La Rosa

‘Beating Heart Baby’ by Lio Min