What do you know? Romance books for best friends don’t get the attention they deserve. I’m sure I’m aware that fake dating and enemies to lovers are the most popular tropes. When I read a romance book about best friends, especially one with a best friend to lover trope, it makes me realize how much I love them. This list will show you books that are fast favorites. If you read them, then you’ll see why I included them.
This is not a book about best friends and lovers, as I go beyond that. There are many tropes that include best friend. Do you feel the need to be your best friend’s brother? Ok, I’m in. You and your childhood friend sharing one bed? I’m listening. You can even reunite with an ex-best friend from years ago who moved away from your small town. Continue reading if you are similar to me!
Before we get into the business of naming best friend romance books, I want to say one more thing. There are millions of romance books that can be found that include multiple tropes. You can find it as a book for best friends or lovers, but also fake dating. You won’t mind that too! There are many tropes in these books, and they will not disappoint you.
CHILDHOOD FRIENDS TO LOVERS ROMANCE BOOKS
COUNT YOUR LUCKY STARS ALEXANDRIA BEELLEFLEUR
Margot and Olivia, childhood friends, haven’t seen one another in many years. Margot isn’t interested in relationships, and she’s okay with that. So when she bumps into Olivia, her first love, her first everything…Margot’s heart wakes up.
Olivia is the same, Margot has changed everything. She is the one who got away! Because Olivia needs a place to sleep and Margot has a spare bedroom she is willing to lend to her, Margot is on her side!
ADORE YOU BY NICOLE FALLS
This sweet story is about taking risks and following your heart.
Although Deborah has been in love for Ellis for many years, she isn’t ready to give up on him. She was once his brother’s girlfriend. They have been close friends since childhood, as her community knows. Ellis is well-known as a player so she is also apprehensive about the future.
QUEEN MOVE BY KENNEDY RYAN
Kimba and Ezra were childhood friends. But circumstances forced them apart. They knew that they could do something together, but it wasn’t yet their time.
They reunite years later and have very different lives. Ezra is a single father, while Kimba is a highly sought-after political strategist. They still have the attraction and love, but will they finally take that chance? You will have to read the book and decide for yourself.
BEST FRIENDS TO LOVERS ROMANCE BOOKS
LOVELIGHT FARMS BY B.K. BORISON
Stella owns a Christmas tree farm and is in desperate need of financial assistance. She decides to enter a contest on social media to win the grand prize and save her Christmas tree farm. To do this, she must fake date her best friend. In the original form, she stated that she owned the farm with her boyfriend. Who doesn’t exist.
This is the perfect chance for Luka to show Stella that he loves her. Although it feels real to him, he’s willing to pretend.
THE FRIENDSHIP CONTRACT BY MIA HEINTZELMAN
Allegra freaks when she discovers a ring in her boyfriend’s bag. It’s not for Allegra, and she soon realizes that he has a different plan.
Damon, her best friend, arrives as a knight-in-shining armor for her. He also offers a complimentary sexy kiss. They have a destination wedding coming up, and Damon will be Damon’s plus-one. It is sure to bring out some amazing feelings.
THE ROOMMATE RISK BY TALIA HIBBERT
It’s something about best friends who love each other for many years that is so special. That’s when romance is the best.
Jasmine is looking for a place to live after her plumbing problems destroyed her home. Rahul, her best friend, lets her move in with them. However, he is in love with Jasmine for seven years. Forced proximity and all the tension they have between them will prove how right they really are.
AN EX FOR CHRISTMAS BY LAUREN LAYNE
Kelly is told by a psychic that she has met her true love. Kelly becomes obsessed with finding him and begins to write an “Ex List”, where she will contact every ex she’s ever had.
Mark, her best friend and the one who has always been there for her, isn’t too happy about this development. He’s always loved her, and he’s going show her that he is the right one for her.
ESTRANGED BEST FRIENDS REMAINS BOOKS
WHAT ARE THE ODDS? BY R.M. VIRTUES
My knees are weakening when best friends become estranged, then become strangers. You know you are about to have a wonderful love story because there is so much history and tension between them.
What are the Odds? is a story about Caius and Elena who reunite for the first time in a long time. It’s as if they have never lost the ease of their relationship. Once upon a time, Caius married Elena’s sister but then he divorced her after he discovered that she had cheated on his wife. They rekindle their friendship after this chance encounter, and they realize that the right one was there all along.
IN THE EVENT OF LOVE BY COURTNEY KAE
Morgan had no plans to return to her small hometown, but after a scandal in the tabloid and her career falling apart, it was clear that she needed to go back. However, returning to her small town means that she will see the girl who broke Morgan’s heart many years ago…
Morgan doesn’t want her to think about it, so she decides to raise funds to support Rachel’s tree farm. She won’t get a happy ending like Rachel on Hallmark. She won’t, not if she can!
PEOPLE WE MEET DURING VACATION BY EMILY HENRY
Since freshman year, Poppy has been best friends with Alex. Alex is Poppy’s best friend, and Poppy is his best friend. They are a package deal. They split up two years ago and have since become estranged.
Poppy longs to go back to the past, to the time of blissful and pure happiness. When she thinks about that, she immediately recalls the trips she took with Alex. Poppy will soon realize that they can’t go backward. They can only move forward. Maybe the future is brighter.
A LOT LIKE ADIOS ALEXIS DARIA
Michelle and Gabe parted ways in high school. Since then, they haven’t seen one another. Michelle feels like Gabe has disappeared from her life and her heart has never been the same.
Gabe, now a co-owner of LA’s most famous celebrity gym, is opening one in NYC… where Michelle resides. She’s also needed because she is a graphic designer, and she will be helping him with the marketing campaign. Perhaps this is the moment when estranged besties will realize that their feelings from years ago still exist.
SIBLING’S BEST FRIEND ROMANCE BOOKS
TWISTED LOYALTY BY ANA HUANG
Ava’s brother Josh is heading to Central America to find a job. He’s leaving Ava’s apartment next door, which happens to be a very nice one. Josh is also worried about Ava, and not letting her go. Josh wants the best for Ava, despite her traumatized childhood. So, he tells Alex Volkov, his best friend, to keep an eye out for Ava. Alex, the young, mysterious billionaire, isn’t thrilled about his new life. But, slowly, he begins to enjoy Ava’s company and falls in love with her.
Ava and Alex know there are many more secrets in their lives than they realize, but they will do their best to find their happily ever after.
TO LOVE JASONBY ELLA MIISE
Olive is Olive’s childhood friend Jason Thorn. Since she was a small girl, she has had a crush upon him. He crushed her heart, but it didn’t work out. Olive, a well-known indie author, just received the best news of her life years later. Her book will be on the big screen! Jason Thorn will star in the movie, but that’s only the problem. They haven’t seen one another in ten years. So what’s next?
Ella Maise has a knack for creating fun situations that will make you fall in love.
BIRTHDAY SHOT RILZY ADAMS
Shae will soon turn 30 and is ready to celebrate. She must attend her brother’s engagement party. And who better to do that than Kofi, her best friend? Since childhood, Shae had a slight crush on him. But it’s not a crush. She got over it…or did?
Kofi, however, was always told to not mess with Shae. Sheldon, Shae’s older brother, was his best friend and best friend. Kofi believes Shae could be his best friend and older brother. He decides to give it a shot and show her that they can be something together.
BIDDING TO THE BACHELOR DONE BY JACKIE LAU
Cedric, the last Fong brother, must participate in a bachelor auction to support his family’s charity. Cedric didn’t anticipate there would be a wild bidding battle! His younger brother’s ex best friend, however, puts an end to all the chaos and wins Cedric a Valentine’s Day date.
Brian discovers that Cedric needs somewhere to stay during the date. So he offers his spare bedroom and they… are roommates!
This is only a fraction of the information this trope has to offer. If you are still having trouble finding your favorite trope, we have faux dating and snowed in romances. It’s as easy as reading and finding the right tropes for you. That’s what makes it so much fun.your favorite trope, we have faux dating and snowed in romances. It’s as easy as reading and finding the right tropes for you. That’s what makes it so much fun.
