Are there books out there that aren’t necessarily enemies to lovers, but distant to lovers?

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I have such a hard time reading stories where the MMC is cruel or abusive to the FMC before becoming utterly devoted after he realizes he’s in love with her. Are there stories out there where they aren’t necessarily enemies, but the MMC is perhaps aloof and distant, and slowly over time develops feelings for the FMC? The closest thing I could think of is Chaol and Aelin in Throne of Glass maybe. Does this dynamic exist somewhere?

Posted Mar 5, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC

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