50 Books like Bad Intentions

Pretty Perfect

by Riley Hart • 2020

The bartender is supposed to hate the dancer he grinds on every Friday. He's failing.

4.14

3k+

🔥 Enemies To Lovers ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 💼 Workplace Romance 💃 Forced Proximity 🫂 Found Family

Pretty Perfect 94%

The bartender is supposed to hate the dancer he grinds on every Friday. He's failing.

by Riley Hart 2020

4.14

3k+ ratings

🔥 Enemies To Lovers ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 💼 Workplace Romance 💃 Forced Proximity 🫂 Found Family

One Time Only

by Lauren Blakely • 2020

A rock star and his bodyguard agree to one night. The aftermath refuses to be casual.

4.11

5k+

🎸 Rock Star Romance 🛡️ Bodyguard Romance ☀️ Grumpy And Sunshine 🕯️ Slow Burn 🔥 Forced Proximity

One Time Only 94%

A rock star and his bodyguard agree to one night. The aftermath refuses to be casual.

by Lauren Blakely 2020

4.11

5k+ ratings

🎸 Rock Star Romance 🛡️ Bodyguard Romance ☀️ Grumpy And Sunshine 🕯️ Slow Burn 🔥 Forced Proximity

Pop Star

by Eden Finley • 2020

A closeted pop star's bodyguard was hired to stop a stalker, not to steal his heart.

3.97

11k+

🛡️ Bodyguard Romance 🌟 Celebrity Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 💍 Fake Relationship 🧲 Opposites Attract

Pop Star 93%

A closeted pop star's bodyguard was hired to stop a stalker, not to steal his heart.

by Eden Finley 2020

3.97

11k+ ratings

🛡️ Bodyguard Romance 🌟 Celebrity Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 💍 Fake Relationship 🧲 Opposites Attract

Flipping the Script

by Willow Dixon • 2024

Stranded in a cabin, a mechanic and his rock-star rival find their hostility hides consuming desire.

3.91

4k+

🥊 Enemies To Lovers 🛖 Forced Proximity 👥 Dual Pov 🏘️ Small Town Romance 💬 Witty Banter

Flipping the Script 93%

Stranded in a cabin, a mechanic and his rock-star rival find their hostility hides consuming desire.

by Willow Dixon 2024

3.91

4k+ ratings

🥊 Enemies To Lovers 🛖 Forced Proximity 👥 Dual Pov 🏘️ Small Town Romance 💬 Witty Banter

Egotistical Puckboy

by Eden Finley • 2022

One reckless night with his NHL rival was a mistake, then a trade makes them teammates.

4.05

28k+

🏒 Hockey Romance ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🤝 Forced Proximity ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🚪 Closeted Hero

Egotistical Puckboy 93%

One reckless night with his NHL rival was a mistake, then a trade makes them teammates.

by Eden Finley 2022

4.05

28k+ ratings

🏒 Hockey Romance ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🤝 Forced Proximity ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🚪 Closeted Hero

by Lily Morton • 2018

Hired to revive a Cornwall estate, Irishman Oz Gallagher falls for his boss, an off-limits earl.

4.33

6k+

💼 Workplace Romance 🎩 Class Gap 🏡 Found Family 🔥 Slow Burn 🌊 English Coast

Oz 93%

Hired to revive a Cornwall estate, Irishman Oz Gallagher falls for his boss, an off-limits earl.

by Lily Morton 2018

4.33

6k+ ratings

💼 Workplace Romance 🎩 Class Gap 🏡 Found Family 🔥 Slow Burn 🌊 English Coast

Pretty Obsessed

by J.R. Gray • 2021

A novelist and a rock drummer meet in a sex club. Their rules can't hold them.

3.90

3k+

🔥 Rock Star Romance 📝 Rules To Lovers 🌟 Fame Meets Ordinary 💔 Emotionally Intense 🏠 Forced Proximity

Pretty Obsessed 93%

A novelist and a rock drummer meet in a sex club. Their rules can't hold them.

by J.R. Gray 2021

3.90

3k+ ratings

🔥 Rock Star Romance 📝 Rules To Lovers 🌟 Fame Meets Ordinary 💔 Emotionally Intense 🏠 Forced Proximity

The Step Bro Situation

by Jesse H. Reign • 2023

A cynical artist shares a guest house with his sunny new stepbrother and one dangerously thin wall.

3.90

6k+

🏠 Stepbrother Romance 🚪 Forced Proximity ⚡ Enemies To Lovers ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🤫 Secret Relationship

The Step Bro Situation 92%

A cynical artist shares a guest house with his sunny new stepbrother and one dangerously thin wall.

by Jesse H. Reign 2023

3.90

6k+ ratings

🏠 Stepbrother Romance 🚪 Forced Proximity ⚡ Enemies To Lovers ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🤫 Secret Relationship

Whit

by Cora Rose • 2022

A chaotic extrovert falls for his icy roommate, unaware the man is secretly promised.

4.05

18k+

🧲 Opposites Attract 💭 Bi Awakening 🏠 Forced Proximity ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🤒 Hurt Comfort

Whit 92%

A chaotic extrovert falls for his icy roommate, unaware the man is secretly promised.

by Cora Rose 2022

4.05

18k+ ratings

🧲 Opposites Attract 💭 Bi Awakening 🏠 Forced Proximity ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🤒 Hurt Comfort

The New Guy

by Sarina Bowen • 2023

A widower's one-night stand is his new neighbor, and the closeted hockey star he must rehab.

4.09

17k+

🏒 Closeted Athlete 👨‍👧 Single Dad Romance 🏢 Forced Proximity 💼 Workplace Romance 🚪 Neighbors To Lovers

The New Guy 92%

A widower's one-night stand is his new neighbor, and the closeted hockey star he must rehab.

by Sarina Bowen 2023

4.09

17k+ ratings

🏒 Closeted Athlete 👨‍👧 Single Dad Romance 🏢 Forced Proximity 💼 Workplace Romance 🚪 Neighbors To Lovers

Behind the Net

by Stephanie Archer • 2023

Her grumpy high school crush is now her NHL boss, determined to break every professional boundary.

3.79

194k+

🏒 Hockey Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🏠 Forced Proximity 💼 Workplace Romance 📓 High School Crush

Behind the Net 92%

Her grumpy high school crush is now her NHL boss, determined to break every professional boundary.

by Stephanie Archer 2023

3.79

194k+ ratings

🏒 Hockey Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🏠 Forced Proximity 💼 Workplace Romance 📓 High School Crush

The Glow Up

by A.M. Johnson • 2022

His longtime college crush lands on his massage table. A pact to rediscover joy becomes more.

3.97

6k+

🎓 College Romance 🔥 Slow Burn ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 👀 Pining From Afar 🫂 Found Family

The Glow Up 92%

His longtime college crush lands on his massage table. A pact to rediscover joy becomes more.

by A.M. Johnson 2022

3.97

6k+ ratings

🎓 College Romance 🔥 Slow Burn ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 👀 Pining From Afar 🫂 Found Family

Truly, Madly, Deeply

by Alexandria Bellefleur • 2024

She writes love stories. He ends marriages. One podcast together changes everything.

3.72

9k+

🎭 Opposites Attract 🏠 Forced Proximity 💬 Banter-Heavy Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🎙️ Podcast Romance

Truly, Madly, Deeply 92%

She writes love stories. He ends marriages. One podcast together changes everything.

by Alexandria Bellefleur 2024

3.72

9k+ ratings

🎭 Opposites Attract 🏠 Forced Proximity 💬 Banter-Heavy Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🎙️ Podcast Romance

White Noise

by Lark Taylor • 2023

A journalist and a rock star, trapped in an elevator, share one kiss they can't undo.

4.09

3k+

🎸 Rock Star Romance 💡 Bi Awakening 🛗 Forced Proximity 🤫 Secret Relationship 🌸 Late Bloomer Romance

White Noise 92%

A journalist and a rock star, trapped in an elevator, share one kiss they can't undo.

by Lark Taylor 2023

4.09

3k+ ratings

🎸 Rock Star Romance 💡 Bi Awakening 🛗 Forced Proximity 🤫 Secret Relationship 🌸 Late Bloomer Romance

The Loner

by Riley Hart • 2023

His secret hookups with a famous actor had one rule: no feelings. A decade later, he's breaking it.

4.20

4k+

🩹 Hurt/Comfort ☀️ Grumpy Meets Sunshine 🫂 Found Family ⭐ Celebrity Romance 💔 Damaged Hero

The Loner 92%

His secret hookups with a famous actor had one rule: no feelings. A decade later, he's breaking it.

by Riley Hart 2023

4.20

4k+ ratings

🩹 Hurt/Comfort ☀️ Grumpy Meets Sunshine 🫂 Found Family ⭐ Celebrity Romance 💔 Damaged Hero

Fake Out

by Eden Finley • 2018

After a scandal outs him, an NFL star fakes a romance with a senator's son. Neither expects to fall.

3.96

31k+

🎭 Fake Dating 🏈 Sports Romance 🌈 Closeted Athlete 🚢 Forced Proximity 💰 Class Difference

Fake Out 92%

After a scandal outs him, an NFL star fakes a romance with a senator's son. Neither expects to fall.

by Eden Finley 2018

3.96

31k+ ratings

🎭 Fake Dating 🏈 Sports Romance 🌈 Closeted Athlete 🚢 Forced Proximity 💰 Class Difference

Natural Twenty

by Charlie Novak • 2020

A florist and a heartbroken bookseller become friends over D&D and takeout, too scared to want more.

3.96

2k+

🫂 Friends To Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🌸 Florist Romance 📚 Bookshop Romance 🎲 Geeky Romance

Natural Twenty 92%

A florist and a heartbroken bookseller become friends over D&D and takeout, too scared to want more.

by Charlie Novak 2020

3.96

2k+ ratings

🫂 Friends To Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🌸 Florist Romance 📚 Bookshop Romance 🎲 Geeky Romance

Boyfriend Material

by Alexis Hall • 2020

To save his charity job, a rock star's son pretends to date a stiff barrister.

3.98

159k+

🎭 Fake Relationship 🕰️ Slow Burn 🧲 Opposites Attract ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🏠 Found Family

Boyfriend Material 92%

To save his charity job, a rock star's son pretends to date a stiff barrister.

by Alexis Hall 2020

3.98

159k+ ratings

🎭 Fake Relationship 🕰️ Slow Burn 🧲 Opposites Attract ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🏠 Found Family

Truly Medley Deeply

by Kate Watson • 2025

A singer hires a gruff engineer, never knowing he wrote every hit her label's star stole.

4.41

2k+

💿 Musician Romance 🎧 Forced Proximity ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🔥 Slow Burn 🎵 Music Industry

Truly Medley Deeply 92%

A singer hires a gruff engineer, never knowing he wrote every hit her label's star stole.

by Kate Watson 2025

4.41

2k+ ratings

💿 Musician Romance 🎧 Forced Proximity ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🔥 Slow Burn 🎵 Music Industry

The Boyfriend Comeback

by Lauren Blakely • 2022

After one night together, his quarterback rival ghosts him. Then a trade makes them neighbors.

4.11

5k+

⚔️ Rivals To Lovers 💫 Second Chance Romance 🏈 Football Romance 🤫 Secret Relationship 🌈 Coming Out

The Boyfriend Comeback 92%

After one night together, his quarterback rival ghosts him. Then a trade makes them neighbors.

by Lauren Blakely 2022

4.11

5k+ ratings

⚔️ Rivals To Lovers 💫 Second Chance Romance 🏈 Football Romance 🤫 Secret Relationship 🌈 Coming Out

Daydreamer

by Susie Tate • 2024

A dreamy office misfit and her grumpy billionaire boss clash over ambition and a family promise.

3.93

31k+

☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 💼 Billionaire Boss 📎 Office Romance ✍️ Secret Writer 🙇 Groveling Hero

Daydreamer 92%

A dreamy office misfit and her grumpy billionaire boss clash over ambition and a family promise.

by Susie Tate 2024

3.93

31k+ ratings

☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 💼 Billionaire Boss 📎 Office Romance ✍️ Secret Writer 🙇 Groveling Hero

The Boyfriend Goal

by Lauren Blakely • 2024

A librarian's one-night stand turns out to be her brother's teammate and her new roommate.

3.96

26k+

🏒 Hockey Romance 💕 Teammate's Sister 🏠 Roommates To Lovers 📋 Bucket List Journey 📚 Librarian Heroine

The Boyfriend Goal 92%

A librarian's one-night stand turns out to be her brother's teammate and her new roommate.

by Lauren Blakely 2024

3.96

26k+ ratings

🏒 Hockey Romance 💕 Teammate's Sister 🏠 Roommates To Lovers 📋 Bucket List Journey 📚 Librarian Heroine

Best Man

by Lily Morton • 2019

A reserved boss hires his chaotic assistant to fake-date him at his ex's country wedding.

4.11

6k+

🎭 Fake Dating 💼 Boss Employee Romance ⏳ Age Gap 🛏️ Only One Bed ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine

Best Man 92%

A reserved boss hires his chaotic assistant to fake-date him at his ex's country wedding.

by Lily Morton 2019

4.11

6k+ ratings

🎭 Fake Dating 💼 Boss Employee Romance ⏳ Age Gap 🛏️ Only One Bed ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine

The Tragedy of Felix and Jake

by J. Daniels • 2023

A former Marine's sobriety is tested when his sponsor becomes the man he can't resist.

4.29

12k+

🩹 Recovery Romance 🚫 Forbidden Romance 🤝 Friends To Lovers 🏠 Found Family 💔 Hurt/Comfort

The Tragedy of Felix and Jake 92%

A former Marine's sobriety is tested when his sponsor becomes the man he can't resist.

by J. Daniels 2023

4.29

12k+ ratings

🩹 Recovery Romance 🚫 Forbidden Romance 🤝 Friends To Lovers 🏠 Found Family 💔 Hurt/Comfort

Not Another Love Song

by Julie Soto • 2024

A struggling violinist wins first chair under the glare of a cellist who humiliated her.

4.03

58k+

🎻 Orchestral Romance 🎭 Rivals To Lovers ⭐ Grumpy X Sunshine 🔥 Steamy Romance 💔 Angsty Romance

Not Another Love Song 92%

A struggling violinist wins first chair under the glare of a cellist who humiliated her.

by Julie Soto 2024

4.03

58k+ ratings

🎻 Orchestral Romance 🎭 Rivals To Lovers ⭐ Grumpy X Sunshine 🔥 Steamy Romance 💔 Angsty Romance

The Best Men

by Sarina Bowen • 2022

A guarded trader, a flirtatious photographer. Same wedding, same guesthouse, one no-strings week.

4.10

10k+

🌤️ Grumpy Sunshine 🏠 Forced Proximity 💬 Witty Banter 💜 Bi Awakening 👧 Single Dad

The Best Men 92%

A guarded trader, a flirtatious photographer. Same wedding, same guesthouse, one no-strings week.

by Sarina Bowen 2022

4.10

10k+ ratings

🌤️ Grumpy Sunshine 🏠 Forced Proximity 💬 Witty Banter 💜 Bi Awakening 👧 Single Dad

Hopelessly Bromantic

by Lauren Blakely • 2022

A writer and an actor share a London flat, set rules against romance, and fail spectacularly.

4.14

4k+

🕰️ Second Chance Romance 👬 Friends To Lovers 🏠 Forced Proximity 💬 Witty Banter 🥺 Mutual Pining

Hopelessly Bromantic 92%

A writer and an actor share a London flat, set rules against romance, and fail spectacularly.

by Lauren Blakely 2022

4.14

4k+ ratings

🕰️ Second Chance Romance 👬 Friends To Lovers 🏠 Forced Proximity 💬 Witty Banter 🥺 Mutual Pining

First-Time Caller

by B.K. Borison • 2025

A single mom's viral call turns a jaded radio host into her personal matchmaker.

3.92

300k+

🖤 Grumpy Sunshine 👩‍👧 Single Parent Romance 💘 He Falls First 💬 Witty Banter 📱 Viral Sensation

First-Time Caller 92%

A single mom's viral call turns a jaded radio host into her personal matchmaker.

by B.K. Borison 2025

3.92

300k+ ratings

🖤 Grumpy Sunshine 👩‍👧 Single Parent Romance 💘 He Falls First 💬 Witty Banter 📱 Viral Sensation

The Fine Print

by Lauren Asher • 2021

A billionaire falls for the theme park employee deciding his inheritance, while hiding his identity.

3.80

672k+

🏢 Workplace Romance 💰 Billionaire Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🎭 Secret Identity ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers

The Fine Print 91%

A billionaire falls for the theme park employee deciding his inheritance, while hiding his identity.

by Lauren Asher 2021

3.80

672k+ ratings

🏢 Workplace Romance 💰 Billionaire Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🎭 Secret Identity ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers

Game Changer

by Rachel Reid • 2018

A closeted NHL captain's smoothie ritual leads to a secret with the barista he can't resist.

3.79

181k+

🏒 Hockey Romance 🤫 Secret Relationship 🚪 Closeted Athlete 🧲 Opposites Attract 💸 Class Difference

Game Changer 91%

A closeted NHL captain's smoothie ritual leads to a secret with the barista he can't resist.

by Rachel Reid 2018

3.79

181k+ ratings

🏒 Hockey Romance 🤫 Secret Relationship 🚪 Closeted Athlete 🧲 Opposites Attract 💸 Class Difference

Just a Bit Wrong

by Alessandra Hazard • 2015

An engaged physiotherapist clashes with a bratty footballer. The hate feels a lot like hunger.

4.04

15k+

⚽ Sports Romance 🏳️‍🌈 Gay For You 💥 Enemies To Lovers 🏠 Forced Proximity 🌊 Sexual Awakening

Just a Bit Wrong 91%

An engaged physiotherapist clashes with a bratty footballer. The hate feels a lot like hunger.

by Alessandra Hazard 2015

4.04

15k+ ratings

⚽ Sports Romance 🏳️‍🌈 Gay For You 💥 Enemies To Lovers 🏠 Forced Proximity 🌊 Sexual Awakening

Beautifully Unexpected

by Lily Morton • 2021

A middle-aged lawyer's tidy life unravels when a messy, witty painter moves in next door.

4.38

4k+

🕰️ Midlife Romance 🎭 Opposites Attract ☀️ Grumpy Meets Sunshine 🔥 Slow Burn 🚪 Forced Proximity

Beautifully Unexpected 91%

A middle-aged lawyer's tidy life unravels when a messy, witty painter moves in next door.

by Lily Morton 2021

4.38

4k+ ratings

🕰️ Midlife Romance 🎭 Opposites Attract ☀️ Grumpy Meets Sunshine 🔥 Slow Burn 🚪 Forced Proximity

Iced Out

by C.E. Ricci • 2022

To save their losing season, two sworn hockey rivals strike a superstitious hookup pact.

4.10

46k+

🏒 College Hockey 💋 Enemies With Benefits 🏠 Forced Proximity 🩹 Hurt/Comfort 💔 Angsty Romance

Iced Out 91%

To save their losing season, two sworn hockey rivals strike a superstitious hookup pact.

by C.E. Ricci 2022

4.10

46k+ ratings

🏒 College Hockey 💋 Enemies With Benefits 🏠 Forced Proximity 🩹 Hurt/Comfort 💔 Angsty Romance

Power Plays & Straight A's

by Eden Finley • 2020

His twin asked him to protect the shy grad student. The hockey captain wasn't supposed to fall.

3.93

26k+

👬 Brother's Best Friend 🏠 Forced Proximity 🍃 Virgin Hero 💜 Bisexual Hero 🌈 Coming Out Journey

Power Plays & Straight A's 91%

His twin asked him to protect the shy grad student. The hockey captain wasn't supposed to fall.

by Eden Finley 2020

3.93

26k+ ratings

👬 Brother's Best Friend 🏠 Forced Proximity 🍃 Virgin Hero 💜 Bisexual Hero 🌈 Coming Out Journey

Time to Shine

by Rachel Reid • 2023

When a grieving goalie moves in with a lonely hockey star, friendship blurs into wanting more.

4.07

22k+

🏒 Hockey Romance 🕯️ Slow Burn 🏠 Forced Proximity ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🤝 Teammates To Lovers

Time to Shine 91%

When a grieving goalie moves in with a lonely hockey star, friendship blurs into wanting more.

by Rachel Reid 2023

4.07

22k+ ratings

🏒 Hockey Romance 🕯️ Slow Burn 🏠 Forced Proximity ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🤝 Teammates To Lovers

People Watching

by Hannah Bonam-Young • 2025

An artist who never stays returns to his small town, tangling with a poet who can't leave.

3.54

31k+

🏡 Small-Town Romance 🔥 Slow Burn ☀️ Grumpy/Sunshine 👪 Found Family 🌸 Sexual Awakening

People Watching 91%

An artist who never stays returns to his small town, tangling with a poet who can't leave.

by Hannah Bonam-Young 2025

3.54

31k+ ratings

🏡 Small-Town Romance 🔥 Slow Burn ☀️ Grumpy/Sunshine 👪 Found Family 🌸 Sexual Awakening

Sapphire Sunset

by C. Travis Rice • 2022

A Marine turned resort guard and the openly gay heir risk everything for a forbidden chance.

4.04

1k+

💼 Workplace Romance 💰 Class Divide 🛠️ Blue-Collar Hero 💞 Found Family 🏝️ Luxury Resort Setting

Sapphire Sunset 91%

A Marine turned resort guard and the openly gay heir risk everything for a forbidden chance.

by C. Travis Rice 2022

4.04

1k+ ratings

💼 Workplace Romance 💰 Class Divide 🛠️ Blue-Collar Hero 💞 Found Family 🏝️ Luxury Resort Setting

A Little Bit like Love

by Brooke Blaine • 2017

A wealthy heir returns to the man he left behind, and a storm traps them together.

4.14

5k+

🕰️ Second Chance Romance 💛 Friends To Lovers 🌪️ Forced Proximity 🚫 Forbidden Love 🩹 Hurt/Comfort

A Little Bit like Love 91%

A wealthy heir returns to the man he left behind, and a storm traps them together.

by Brooke Blaine 2017

4.14

5k+ ratings

🕰️ Second Chance Romance 💛 Friends To Lovers 🌪️ Forced Proximity 🚫 Forbidden Love 🩹 Hurt/Comfort

The Bromance Book Club

by Lyssa Kay Adams • 2019

A baseball star joins a secret club where men read romance novels to save his marriage.

3.86

136k+

🏚️ Marriage In Crisis ⚾ Sports Romance 📚 Bookish Romance 🙏 Groveling Hero 🏠 Forced Proximity

The Bromance Book Club 91%

A baseball star joins a secret club where men read romance novels to save his marriage.

by Lyssa Kay Adams 2019

3.86

136k+ ratings

🏚️ Marriage In Crisis ⚾ Sports Romance 📚 Bookish Romance 🙏 Groveling Hero 🏠 Forced Proximity

Shots on Net

by J.J. Mulder • 2024

A demisexual bookworm moves in with a tattooed hockey goalie who lets no one in.

3.77

15k+

🏒 Hockey Romance 💜 Demisexual Protagonist 🔥 Slow Burn Romance ☀️ Grumpy X Sunshine 🏠 Roommates To Lovers

Shots on Net 91%

A demisexual bookworm moves in with a tattooed hockey goalie who lets no one in.

by J.J. Mulder 2024

3.77

15k+ ratings

🏒 Hockey Romance 💜 Demisexual Protagonist 🔥 Slow Burn Romance ☀️ Grumpy X Sunshine 🏠 Roommates To Lovers

Waiting for You

by Cora Rose • 2023

A road trip with his teenage son's best friend pulls a lonely father into forbidden desire.

3.97

3k+

⏳ Age Gap 🚐 Forced Proximity 🛣️ Road Trip 🎭 Fake Dating 💔 Forbidden Romance

Waiting for You 91%

A road trip with his teenage son's best friend pulls a lonely father into forbidden desire.

by Cora Rose 2023

3.97

3k+ ratings

⏳ Age Gap 🚐 Forced Proximity 🛣️ Road Trip 🎭 Fake Dating 💔 Forbidden Romance

Where There's a Will

by Jessie Walker • 2021

After his boyfriend's suicide, Will returns home to find his first love, still drumming with fury.

4.25

9k+

🏡 Small Town Romance 🔄 Second Chance Romance 👦 Childhood Friends To Lovers 🎸 Musician Hero 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family

Where There's a Will 91%

After his boyfriend's suicide, Will returns home to find his first love, still drumming with fury.

by Jessie Walker 2021

4.25

9k+ ratings

🏡 Small Town Romance 🔄 Second Chance Romance 👦 Childhood Friends To Lovers 🎸 Musician Hero 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family

Counterpoint

by J.E. Birk • 2022

A playboy lands a law job beside his best friend's brother. One secret night binds them.

4.04

1k+

👥 Best Friend's Brother 💼 Office Romance 🤫 Secret Relationship 🏠 Found Family 💕 Hurt/Comfort

Counterpoint 91%

A playboy lands a law job beside his best friend's brother. One secret night binds them.

by J.E. Birk 2022

4.04

1k+ ratings

👥 Best Friend's Brother 💼 Office Romance 🤫 Secret Relationship 🏠 Found Family 💕 Hurt/Comfort

Right Man, Right Time

by Meghan Quinn • 2023

A betrayed hockey star fakes a relationship with a student journalist who needs access to his team.

4.10

102k+

🎭 Fake Dating 🏒 Hockey Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🏠 Forced Proximity 💔 Third Act Breakup

Right Man, Right Time 91%

A betrayed hockey star fakes a relationship with a student journalist who needs access to his team.

by Meghan Quinn 2023

4.10

102k+ ratings

🎭 Fake Dating 🏒 Hockey Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🏠 Forced Proximity 💔 Third Act Breakup

When in Rome

by Sarah Adams • 2022

Stranded in Rome, Kentucky, a pop star finds herself at the mercy of a guarded baker.

3.87

225k+

🏘️ Small Town Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🌟 Celebrity Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 🎵 Music Industry

When in Rome 91%

Stranded in Rome, Kentucky, a pop star finds herself at the mercy of a guarded baker.

by Sarah Adams 2022

3.87

225k+ ratings

🏘️ Small Town Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🌟 Celebrity Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 🎵 Music Industry

For Wrath and Redemption

by Brit Benson • 2025

She's assigned to salvage the image of her secret lover's rock star son, who hates her.

4.43

3k+

🎸 Rock Star Romance ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🚪 Forced Proximity 💼 Workplace Romance ❤️‍🩹 Hurt/Comfort

For Wrath and Redemption 91%

She's assigned to salvage the image of her secret lover's rock star son, who hates her.

by Brit Benson 2025

4.43

3k+ ratings

🎸 Rock Star Romance ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🚪 Forced Proximity 💼 Workplace Romance ❤️‍🩹 Hurt/Comfort

Grinder

by Marie James • 2018

An openly gay hockey captain and his disgraced coach risk everything in a secret affair.

3.84

1k+

🏒 Hockey Romance 🚫 Forbidden Romance ⚡ Coach Player Dynamic 🤫 Secret Relationship 💢 Enemies To Lovers

Grinder 91%

An openly gay hockey captain and his disgraced coach risk everything in a secret affair.

by Marie James 2018

3.84

1k+ ratings

🏒 Hockey Romance 🚫 Forbidden Romance ⚡ Coach Player Dynamic 🤫 Secret Relationship 💢 Enemies To Lovers

Stepbrother Dearest

by Willow Dixon • 2023

After a brutal attack, a dancer's reluctant caretaker is the stepbrother he's hated for years.

3.95

7k+

🖤 Stepbrother Romance 💔 Enemies To Lovers 🏠 Forced Proximity 🩹 Hurt/Comfort 💚 Trauma Healing

Stepbrother Dearest 91%

After a brutal attack, a dancer's reluctant caretaker is the stepbrother he's hated for years.

by Willow Dixon 2023

3.95

7k+ ratings

🖤 Stepbrother Romance 💔 Enemies To Lovers 🏠 Forced Proximity 🩹 Hurt/Comfort 💚 Trauma Healing

Sweet Like Whiskey

by Emmy Sanders • 2024

A drifter cooks at a Montana ranch, where a guarded cowboy makes him want to stay.

4.18

6k+

🤠 Cowboy Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🔥 Slow Burn 🫂 Found Family 🩹 Chronic Pain

Sweet Like Whiskey 91%

A drifter cooks at a Montana ranch, where a guarded cowboy makes him want to stay.

by Emmy Sanders 2024

4.18

6k+ ratings

🤠 Cowboy Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🔥 Slow Burn 🫂 Found Family 🩹 Chronic Pain

Here Comes My Man

by Lauren Blakely • 2022

A romance writer and his movie star ex pretend to date, but the feelings are dangerously real.

4.31

3k+

🎭 Fake Dating 💔 Second Chance Romance ✍️ Writer Protagonist 🎬 Hollywood Romance 👥 Dual Pov

Here Comes My Man 91%

A romance writer and his movie star ex pretend to date, but the feelings are dangerously real.

by Lauren Blakely 2022

4.31

3k+ ratings

🎭 Fake Dating 💔 Second Chance Romance ✍️ Writer Protagonist 🎬 Hollywood Romance 👥 Dual Pov

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