Top 5 Enemies to Lovers Books With Strong Female Leads You Need To Read

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• The Cruel Prince

  One of the most popular book series that does the enemies-to-lovers right is The Folk of the Air, and this is the start of it all. Following the lives of Cardan and Jude in this fantasy romance, the tension runs high, and the family bonds are tested in difficult times. After being abducted to the world of Fairie along with her two sisters, Jude will need to tackle people that she has considered hateful all her life, and most of all, the prince of Elfhame, the faerie realm, Cardan Greenbriar. As charming and cunning as he is, there is no denying the tension between them as they unravel many secrets and Jude learns the way of the world, becoming stronger than ever, all while having to navigate her feelings for the prince she vowed to despise. See how the romance between a high-level faerie and a mortal takes place, along with vivid descriptions that let you feel close to the character and world surrounding them.

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• A Court of Mist and Fury

  The second book in the Court of Thorns and Roses comes as a treat to all the fans of enemies to lovers would definitely be rooting for Rhysand from the first book itself. Feyre has returned to the spring court and can’t forget her deal with the enemy who helped her when she needed it the most. This is a perfect example of a romance book with spice, where the villain gets the girl instead of the first love interest. Follow along as Feyre discovers the truth about the people whom she once considered saving and how the cracks appear in her once happily ever after as she gets to know the high lord of the night court. With lovable and witty side characters, this has a found family feeling to it, and you can totally relate to the characters, even though they are not humans.

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• Unravel Me (Shatter Me)

  Sequel to the ever-so-popular Shatter Me book by Tahereh Mafi, who is one of the #1 New York Times bestselling authors that has changed the enemies-to-lovers genre with the creation of Aaron Warner, the dream standard for every man, according to most readers. But you would be surprised to know that Juliette (female lead) and Aaron are not really on good terms; in fact, she even stabbed him once. But all that is bygones in this sequel where she gets to know him and the story behind him. Still learning how to deal with the fact that she kills everything she touches, Juliette Ferrars is in for a ride of her life with Adam and Aaron in the mix and one big oppressive The Reestablishment regime in this dystopian setting.

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• THE HATING GAME

  Offering a fresh approach to the trope with this office romance book that explores the tension between two professionals who have completely different personalities, sitting right in front of each other. Lucy and Joshua are polar opposites, with her bright and cheery personality and clothes, and his stoic and serious nature about his job. She often wonders if he even knows how to smile, or if his face is stuck like that for eternity. He is also irked by her overly bright and happy personality, but the saying “ opposites attract” rings true thanks to their forced proximity.  See how Lucy’s fire and Josh’s ice make for irresistible chemistry in this enemies-to-lovers gem that proves hate might just be a cover for something deeper.

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• The Predator (Dark Verse)

  The first read in the Dark Verse by Runyx, The Predator is a raw and addictive enemies-to-lovers dark romance book with a female lead who's anything but fragile. Morana Vitalio is someone who’s brilliant, independent, and born into a ruthless mafia family. But she's no pawn, she’s a next-level hacker, a survivor, and a strategist fighting for her freedom in a world ruled by men. When she crosses paths with Tristan Caine, a cold and terrifying man with secrets of his own, sparks fly, and they are not the friendly kind. Their hatred is laced with danger, desire, and power struggles, making every encounter pulse with tension. As layers peel back, what begins as a calculated rivalry becomes an emotional and psychological unraveling. It is a dark, gritty love story that explores trauma, healing, and twisted fates, perfect for fans of intense, slow-burn romance.

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