This list is full of such A+ books. Every single one on this list is a five star read and some of my favorite books of all time! One of my favorite tropes to read about is enemies to lovers there is just something about it! It never gets old, it never disappoints, it never gets boring, and I don’t think I’ll ever stop reading it! Like I said these are some of the best out there, and they're in order from my favorite to least favorite! (They’re all amazing though) I hope you find one you like! Or you’ve read them all and loved them just as much as I did! Let me know you’re thoughts, as always I’d love to hear from you guys!! xo
1. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
There is no competition with this one! It deserves the number one spot and I’m pretty sure 98% of romance readers out there will agree! This book is no secret, it blew up in the book community and really took off. So much that the author just recently announced on her Instagram that a movie is going to be made! I’m so excited! Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars) is going to play Lucy and the guy who is going to play Josh is perfect! I love the casting! Anyways this book is an office romance, and our main couple can’t stand each other! They sit right next to each other and play their “games”. The book literally starts of with a bang and we get to see them play one of their games.. I’m pretty sure it’s the staring game!! Yeah you heard right, they play these childish games and it's literally perfection! So freaking funny! You can tell that there is tension there from the very beginning and that’s what makes it so addictive. I haven’t read a book this addicting in a really long time. Trust me, you won’t want to put this down! The author did such a good job showing the growth of their relationship and she keeps you hooked from page one. You will be laughing out loud during this entire book. Not only is it steamy, it’s freaking HILARIOUS. Please, please check out this book if you haven’t read it yet. If you’re scared of all the hype around it, don’t be. It’s so good, and worth all the hype. I swear!!!!!! 
Nemesis (n.) 1) An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome.
2) A person’s undoing
3) Joshua Templeman
Lucy Hutton has always been certain that the nice girl can get the corner office. She’s charming and accommodating and prides herself on being loved by everyone at Bexley & Gamin. Everyone except for coldly efficient, impeccably attired, physically intimidating Joshua Templeman. And the feeling is mutual.
Trapped in a shared office together 40 (OK, 50 or 60) hours a week, they’ve become entrenched in an addictive, ridiculous never-ending game of one-upmanship. There’s the Staring Game. The Mirror Game. The HR Game. Lucy can’t let Joshua beat her at anything—especially when a huge new promotion goes up for the taking.
If Lucy wins this game, she’ll be Joshua’s boss. If she loses, she’ll resign. So why is she suddenly having steamy dreams about Joshua, and dressing for work like she’s got a hot date? After a perfectly innocent elevator ride ends with an earth-shattering kiss, Lucy starts to wonder whether she’s got Joshua Templeman all wrong.
Maybe Lucy Hutton doesn’t hate Joshua Templeman. And maybe, he doesn’t hate her either. Or maybe this is just another game.
This book is one of RS Grey’s most overlooked books! Let me just say, this is definitely an enemies to lovers romance. I’m talking like the full deal! Our two main characters, Daisy and Lucas, have hated each other for as long as they can remember. Since like grade school! Rivals from day one, and when Daisy comes back to her home town to take over the local medical practice she finds out the previous owner left it not just to her, but Lucas. Lucas and Daisy;s relationship is FULL of steamy tension. I stayed up all night reading this book, and I laughed my butt off! The dialogue between our two characters is the best I’ve read in a while! I was hooked, and I feel like from start to end the relationship was written perfectly and it flowed so nicely. The build from enemies to lovers was exactly what you want when you’re in the mood for this kind of trope. If you want an enemies to lovers romance with a twist of rom com this is the perfect book for you!
Taking a complete turn from the comedic take on enemies to lovers, this next book is FULL of the feels. The best word to describe The Simple Wild is beautiful. I’ve read a few of the authors books and they were okay, but this one. MAN, KA Tucker created magic with this one! Beware though, this book made me cry. Ugly cry. Just from reading the summary you know this book is going to be a tear jerker, but the author does such a good job of distracting you with romance that at the end you’re slammed with all the feels and you’re thinking to yourself, “HOW COULD I HAVE FORGOT ABOUT THIS.”
If Lucy wins this game, she’ll be Joshua’s boss. If she loses, she’ll resign. So why is she suddenly having steamy dreams about Joshua, and dressing for work like she’s got a hot date? After a perfectly innocent elevator ride ends with an earth-shattering kiss, Lucy starts to wonder whether she’s got Joshua Templeman all wrong.
Maybe Lucy Hutton doesn’t hate Joshua Templeman. And maybe, he doesn’t hate her either. Or maybe this is just another game.
2. Anything You Can Do by R.S. Grey
This book is one of RS Grey’s most overlooked books! Let me just say, this is definitely an enemies to lovers romance. I’m talking like the full deal! Our two main characters, Daisy and Lucas, have hated each other for as long as they can remember. Since like grade school! Rivals from day one, and when Daisy comes back to her home town to take over the local medical practice she finds out the previous owner left it not just to her, but Lucas. Lucas and Daisy;s relationship is FULL of steamy tension. I stayed up all night reading this book, and I laughed my butt off! The dialogue between our two characters is the best I’ve read in a while! I was hooked, and I feel like from start to end the relationship was written perfectly and it flowed so nicely. The build from enemies to lovers was exactly what you want when you’re in the mood for this kind of trope. If you want an enemies to lovers romance with a twist of rom com this is the perfect book for you! 
Lucas Thatcher has always been my enemy.
It’s been a decade since I’ve seen him, but our years on opposite coasts were less of a lasting peace and more of a temporary cease-fire. Now that we’re both back in our small town, I know Lucas expects the same old war, but I’ve changed since high school—and from the looks of it, so has he.
The arrogant boy who was my teenage rival is now a chiseled doctor armed with intimidating good looks. He is Lucas Thatcher 2.0, the new and improved version I’ll be competing with in the workplace instead of the schoolyard.
I’m not worried; I’m a doctor now too, board-certified and sexy in a white coat. It almost feels like winning will be too easy—until Lucas unveils a tactic neither of us has ever used before: sexual warfare.
The day he pushes me up against the wall and presses his lips to mine, I can’t help but wonder if he’s filling me with passion or poison. Every fleeting touch is perfect torture. With every stolen kiss, my walls crumble a little more. After all this time, Lucas knows exactly how to strip me of my defenses, but I’m in no hurry to surrender.
Knowing thy enemy has never felt so good.
It’s been a decade since I’ve seen him, but our years on opposite coasts were less of a lasting peace and more of a temporary cease-fire. Now that we’re both back in our small town, I know Lucas expects the same old war, but I’ve changed since high school—and from the looks of it, so has he.
The arrogant boy who was my teenage rival is now a chiseled doctor armed with intimidating good looks. He is Lucas Thatcher 2.0, the new and improved version I’ll be competing with in the workplace instead of the schoolyard.
I’m not worried; I’m a doctor now too, board-certified and sexy in a white coat. It almost feels like winning will be too easy—until Lucas unveils a tactic neither of us has ever used before: sexual warfare.
The day he pushes me up against the wall and presses his lips to mine, I can’t help but wonder if he’s filling me with passion or poison. Every fleeting touch is perfect torture. With every stolen kiss, my walls crumble a little more. After all this time, Lucas knows exactly how to strip me of my defenses, but I’m in no hurry to surrender.
Knowing thy enemy has never felt so good.
3. The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker
Taking a complete turn from the comedic take on enemies to lovers, this next book is FULL of the feels. The best word to describe The Simple Wild is beautiful. I’ve read a few of the authors books and they were okay, but this one. MAN, KA Tucker created magic with this one! Beware though, this book made me cry. Ugly cry. Just from reading the summary you know this book is going to be a tear jerker, but the author does such a good job of distracting you with romance that at the end you’re slammed with all the feels and you’re thinking to yourself, “HOW COULD I HAVE FORGOT ABOUT THIS.” 
Calla goes to Alaska to spend time and really get to know her father and there she meets Jonah. SWOON. I mean swoon. As soon as Jonah sees Calla he thinks he has her figured out, and so he treats her like the high maintenance city girl he thinks she is. Their banter is hilarious... you know, honestly it reminds me of Sweet Home Alabama!! We have the rugged country boy, and the city girl and obviously they're going to clash, and the result of the clashing is so enjoyable for the reader!! So enjoyable that you forget about the reason Calla is in Alaska to begin with. On top of the romance the side characters and the friendships that grow are amazing, and I loved seeing Calla get to know her father and build a relationship with him. It literally broke my heart... Maybe because the situation Calla goes through is so relatable and personal to me, but either way be prepared to cry. The author definitely does a wonderful job of handling the emotional ending, and I felt like she took the relationship in the right way and wrote it to where it didn’t overshadow anything, and yet it was still such a powerful ending. UGH I could go on and on about this book and the beautiful writing so just read it for yourself, you won’t be disappointed!
Calla Fletcher wasn't even two when her mother took her and fled the Alaskan wild, unable to handle the isolation of the extreme, rural lifestyle, leaving behind Calla’s father, Wren Fletcher, in the process. Calla never looked back, and at twenty-six, a busy life in Toronto is all she knows. But when Calla learns that Wren’s days may be numbered, she knows that it’s time to make the long trip back to the remote frontier town where she was born.
She braves the roaming wildlife, the odd daylight hours, the exorbitant prices, and even the occasional—dear God—outhouse, all for the chance to connect with her father: a man who, despite his many faults, she can’t help but care for. While she struggles to adjust to this rugged environment, Jonah—the unkempt, obnoxious, and proud Alaskan pilot who helps keep her father’s charter plane company operational—can’t imagine calling anywhere else home. And he’s clearly waiting with one hand on the throttle to fly this city girl back to where she belongs, convinced that she’s too pampered to handle the wild.
Jonah is probably right, but Calla is determined to prove him wrong. Soon, she finds herself forming an unexpected bond with the burly pilot. As his undercurrent of disapproval dwindles, it’s replaced by friendship—or perhaps something deeper? But Calla is not in Alaska to stay and Jonah will never leave. It would be foolish of her to kindle a romance, to take the same path her parents tried—and failed at—years ago. It’s a simple truth that turns out to be not so simple after all.
Well. This book is sure something! It’s definitely leaning towards the darker side of enemies to lovers. The author really takes the definition of enemies seriously, so this might not be for everyone. Our two main characters, Misha and Ryen, begin as pen pals and are only set up because their names get mixed up and the teacher thinks they’re the same sex. They figure the mistake out pretty quickly, but Misha gets to know Ryen in her letters as one person and when he finally finds out who she is in real life, he’s disappointed. What Misha doesn’t know is that Ryen only shows her real self to Misha, and the girl he sees at a party isn’t the real Ryen.
Calla Fletcher wasn't even two when her mother took her and fled the Alaskan wild, unable to handle the isolation of the extreme, rural lifestyle, leaving behind Calla’s father, Wren Fletcher, in the process. Calla never looked back, and at twenty-six, a busy life in Toronto is all she knows. But when Calla learns that Wren’s days may be numbered, she knows that it’s time to make the long trip back to the remote frontier town where she was born.
She braves the roaming wildlife, the odd daylight hours, the exorbitant prices, and even the occasional—dear God—outhouse, all for the chance to connect with her father: a man who, despite his many faults, she can’t help but care for. While she struggles to adjust to this rugged environment, Jonah—the unkempt, obnoxious, and proud Alaskan pilot who helps keep her father’s charter plane company operational—can’t imagine calling anywhere else home. And he’s clearly waiting with one hand on the throttle to fly this city girl back to where she belongs, convinced that she’s too pampered to handle the wild.
Jonah is probably right, but Calla is determined to prove him wrong. Soon, she finds herself forming an unexpected bond with the burly pilot. As his undercurrent of disapproval dwindles, it’s replaced by friendship—or perhaps something deeper? But Calla is not in Alaska to stay and Jonah will never leave. It would be foolish of her to kindle a romance, to take the same path her parents tried—and failed at—years ago. It’s a simple truth that turns out to be not so simple after all.
4. Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas
Well. This book is sure something! It’s definitely leaning towards the darker side of enemies to lovers. The author really takes the definition of enemies seriously, so this might not be for everyone. Our two main characters, Misha and Ryen, begin as pen pals and are only set up because their names get mixed up and the teacher thinks they’re the same sex. They figure the mistake out pretty quickly, but Misha gets to know Ryen in her letters as one person and when he finally finds out who she is in real life, he’s disappointed. What Misha doesn’t know is that Ryen only shows her real self to Misha, and the girl he sees at a party isn’t the real Ryen. 
So Misha takes it on himself to move schools and meet Ryen for real, but not as her pen pal. Almost in secret, and then the enemies to lovers trope makes its appearance. Like I said, this definitely leans towards a darker side. Misha at some points is cruel and you have no idea how Ryen is putting up with it. It quickly becomes filled with tension and Misha finds himself falling for Ryen, again. This is emotional, both characters have troubled pasts and we get to see a lot into that. This is not the usual type of book I read so I was so surprised how much I loved this, and I think the fact that it’s so different is why I choose it as one of my favorites for this trope! Definitely check this on out if you love darker romances but still want that enemies to lovers romance!
"We were perfect together. Until we met."
Misha
I can’t help but smile at the words in her letter. She misses me.
Misha
I can’t help but smile at the words in her letter. She misses me.
In fifth grade, my teacher set us up with pen pals from a different school. Thinking I was a girl, with a name like Misha, the other teacher paired me up with her student, Ryen. My teacher, believing Ryen was a boy like me, agreed.
It didn’t take long for us to figure out the mistake. And in no time at all, we were arguing about everything. The best take-out pizza. Android vs. iPhone. Whether or not Eminem is the greatest rapper ever…
And that was the start. For the next seven years, it was us.
Her letters are always on black paper with silver writing. Sometimes there’s one a week or three in a day, but I need them. She’s the only one who keeps me on track, talks me down, and accepts everything I am.
We only had three rules. No social media, no phone numbers, no pictures. We had a good thing going. Why ruin it?
Until I run across a photo of a girl online. Name’s Ryen, loves Gallo’s pizza, and worships her iPhone. What are the chances?
F*ck it. I need to meet her.
I just don’t expect to hate what I find.
Ryen
He hasn’t written in three months. Something’s wrong. Did he die? Get arrested? Knowing Misha, neither would be a stretch.
Without him around, I’m going crazy. I need to know someone is listening. It’s my own fault. I should've gotten his number or picture or something.
He could be gone forever.
Or right under my nose, and I wouldn’t even know it.
Yep, you read the title right. Ever heard of Paper Princess? Of course you have, it’s so HYPED. This series blew up, for a good reason. Definitely an enemies to lovers, and we get a younger set of characters. I’m not sure if this is YA or NA, but our characters are in high school. The school though is a super rich boarding school and it almost feels more mature then your usual high school setting. Our main female character Ella ends up living with the Royal family and the only one who gets along with her is the father, and his sons absolutely hate her....Especially Reed. So enter our male love interest. This series is definitely slow burn, and so addicting. More like obsessive. The writing is so addictive and you’ll find yourself binging this series! Our two main characters are definitely enemies and it takes them a while to get used to each other, but from day one you can feel the tension. There is so much drama in this series and so many emotions. Not only do you find yourself invested in our main couple, but also the side characters. I loved the school setting, and the fact that Ella lives with her love interest definitely adds even more tension to the situation! If you’re looking for more of a series with the enemies to lovers trope then definitely check this one out!
It didn’t take long for us to figure out the mistake. And in no time at all, we were arguing about everything. The best take-out pizza. Android vs. iPhone. Whether or not Eminem is the greatest rapper ever…
And that was the start. For the next seven years, it was us.
Her letters are always on black paper with silver writing. Sometimes there’s one a week or three in a day, but I need them. She’s the only one who keeps me on track, talks me down, and accepts everything I am.
We only had three rules. No social media, no phone numbers, no pictures. We had a good thing going. Why ruin it?
Until I run across a photo of a girl online. Name’s Ryen, loves Gallo’s pizza, and worships her iPhone. What are the chances?
F*ck it. I need to meet her.
I just don’t expect to hate what I find.
Ryen
He hasn’t written in three months. Something’s wrong. Did he die? Get arrested? Knowing Misha, neither would be a stretch.
Without him around, I’m going crazy. I need to know someone is listening. It’s my own fault. I should've gotten his number or picture or something.
He could be gone forever.
Or right under my nose, and I wouldn’t even know it.
5. Paper Princess by Erin Watt
Yep, you read the title right. Ever heard of Paper Princess? Of course you have, it’s so HYPED. This series blew up, for a good reason. Definitely an enemies to lovers, and we get a younger set of characters. I’m not sure if this is YA or NA, but our characters are in high school. The school though is a super rich boarding school and it almost feels more mature then your usual high school setting. Our main female character Ella ends up living with the Royal family and the only one who gets along with her is the father, and his sons absolutely hate her....Especially Reed. So enter our male love interest. This series is definitely slow burn, and so addicting. More like obsessive. The writing is so addictive and you’ll find yourself binging this series! Our two main characters are definitely enemies and it takes them a while to get used to each other, but from day one you can feel the tension. There is so much drama in this series and so many emotions. Not only do you find yourself invested in our main couple, but also the side characters. I loved the school setting, and the fact that Ella lives with her love interest definitely adds even more tension to the situation! If you’re looking for more of a series with the enemies to lovers trope then definitely check this one out! 
From strip clubs and truck stops to southern coast mansions and prep schools, one girl tries to stay true to herself.
These Royals will ruin you…
Ella Harper is a survivor—a pragmatic optimist. She’s spent her whole life moving from town to town with her flighty mother, struggling to make ends meet and believing that someday she’ll climb out of the gutter. After her mother’s death, Ella is truly alone.
Until Callum Royal appears, plucking Ella out of poverty and tossing her into his posh mansion among his five sons who all hate her. Each Royal boy is more magnetic than the last, but none as captivating as Reed Royal, the boy who is determined to send her back to the slums she came from.
Reed doesn’t want her. He says she doesn’t belong with the Royals.
He might be right.
Wealth. Excess. Deception. It’s like nothing Ella has ever experienced, and if she’s going to survive her time in the Royal palace, she’ll need to learn to issue her own Royal decrees.
These Royals will ruin you…
Ella Harper is a survivor—a pragmatic optimist. She’s spent her whole life moving from town to town with her flighty mother, struggling to make ends meet and believing that someday she’ll climb out of the gutter. After her mother’s death, Ella is truly alone.
Until Callum Royal appears, plucking Ella out of poverty and tossing her into his posh mansion among his five sons who all hate her. Each Royal boy is more magnetic than the last, but none as captivating as Reed Royal, the boy who is determined to send her back to the slums she came from.
Reed doesn’t want her. He says she doesn’t belong with the Royals.
He might be right.
Wealth. Excess. Deception. It’s like nothing Ella has ever experienced, and if she’s going to survive her time in the Royal palace, she’ll need to learn to issue her own Royal decrees.
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