Friend or lover? In these romance books, it’s a bit hard to tell in the transition from one to the other. Boy, is it wonderful.
I am a big sucker for friends-to-lovers romances. When they are done well, the trope lets characters develop a new aspect of their deep relationship. It often works best when something has kept the two friends apart for a number of years. However, if the characters have been friends for years, there has to be a reason why they start to have romantic feelings for each other now. Sometimes, it’s because characters are still figuring out their sexualities. I find the friends-to-lovers trope works especially well with characters on the asexual or aromantic spectrum who need a close bond to develop sexual or romantic feelings. However the authors go about it, the characters’ friendship is integral to the kind of romantic relationship that develops between them.
I’ve gathered friends-to-lovers books from all walks of the romance genre for you today, from historicals to contemporaries to fantasy. As a big fan and certified trope expert, I can guarantee these books will hit all your boxes.
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