Our Favorite Enemies-to-Lovers YA Romances

Some readers might be into the rivals-to-lovers romance trope, but we think the enemies-to-lovers trope is where it’s at! But what’s the difference? We’re glad you asked! You see, enemies have different goals that are in conflict with each other, whereas rivals are competing against each other for the same goal. With that in mind, here are some of our favorite enemies-to-lovers YA romances!

As Long as You Loathe Me

By Swati Hegde

Coming 03.31.26

When a teen tries to get back at her ex-best friend for stealing her crush, she ends up unexpectedly rekindling their complicated friendship and discovers that it’s not just her pride on the line, it’s her heart too.

Room to Breathe

By Kasie West

In this swoony young adult romance from the acclaimed author of Sunkissed, Indy and Beau’s friendship is shattered, but getting accidentally locked in a bathroom together just might be what’s needed to reconnect.

We've Hit Turbulence

By Jessica L. Cozzi

In this swoony young adult rom-com, things get bumpy when a girl gets stuck on a cross-country flight with her ex—as if flying couldn’t get any worse. . . .

For No Mortal Creature

By Keshe Chow

In this romantic, gothic fantasy inspired by Wuthering Heights, a teen girl with the power to move between life and death must journey into the afterlife. But to survive, she’ll need the help of her two sworn enemies—both dangerously captivating, both hiding secrets that could destroy her.

A Cruel Thirst

By Angela Montoya

A fledgling vampire and a headstrong vampire huntress must work together—against their better judgment—to rid the world of monsters in this irresistible romantic fantasy.

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute

By Talia Hibbert

A pair of ex-best friends turned high school rivals must work together to survive the great outdoors—and each other—in this cozy enemies-to-lovers romance from the beloved author of the Brown Sisters trilogy.