Highland Velvet by Jude Deveraux is the second in the Montgomery brothers series featuring a Highland lass forced to wed Stephen Montgomery. 5 stars
enemies to lovers
This is the archive page for the “enemies to lovers” trope found in romance novels.
This trope revolves around two characters who initially start as adversaries or enemies but eventually develop romantic feelings for each other. It is a captivating theme that adds an element of tension and excitement to the story.
The page showcases a collection of books that utilize this trope, highlighting the characters’ journey as they navigate their way from hate to love. Readers can delve into various subgenres within romance, such as historical, contemporary, or paranormal, all featuring the enemies-to-lovers theme.
Whether it’s the fiery banter, the slow-burning attraction, or the emotional transformation, this trope has enthralled readers for years and continues to be a beloved aspect of romance literature.
Category Romance Review: Arafura Pirate by Victoria Gordon
Harlequin Romance #3025 Arafura Pirate by Victoria Gordon A spunky marine biologist butts head with the captain of the ship she and her crew are sailing on to tag sharks in the Australian ocean. 31/2 stars
Historical Romance Review: Highland Barbarian by Ruth Langan
Highland Barbarian by Ruth Langan is a solid start to her series about the Mac Alpin clan, but it is not as exciting as the rest of the sequels are. 3 stars
Historical Romance Review: Beloved Enemy by Jane Feather
When my cat destroyed the cover of my edition of Jane Feather’s Beloved Enemy, chewing it to shreds, I lamented the loss. It was a pretty cover, although I cared nothing for the book. Beloved Enemy begins with an intriguing premise, then about 20 pages in, the annoying “insta-luv” trope rears its head. Everything goes downhill from there. 2 stars
Category Romance Review: Spell of the Mountains by Rosalie Henaghan
Harlequin Romance #3027 Spell of the Mountains by Rosalie Henaghan is a sweet Harlequin Romance and the first romance I read. Recommended! 4 stars
Historical Romance Review: Taken By You by Connie Mason
This Connie Mason historical romance has a paint-by-numbers plot about a pirate seeking revenge against the Spanish only to fall for a Spanish beauty disguised as a nun.
Category Romance Review: Wildcat by Candace Schuler
Candace Schuler’s contemporary romance Harlequin Temptation #284 Wildcat features battle of wills between a tempestuous female and an ultra-macho rancher. 5 stars
Historical Romance Review: Stormfire by Christine Monson
Christine Monson’s novel, Stormfire is the ultimate in bodice-ripping, a tale of two mentally unstable people and their violent, intense love.








