Hate-to-love (trope)

The "hate-to-love trope" is when two (or more) characters start off the story hating each other but eventually end up falling in love. This is sometimes called "enemies-to-lovers" or "rivals-to-lovers" though there are some nuances between the names.

For a list of books on BTW with this trope, click here.

Notable Examples

• A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
• Captive Prince by C.S. Pacat
• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
• Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
• The Cruel Prince by Holly Black