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Enemies-to-Lovers Romance It seems like a very simple premise. Almost basic, really. Two characters despise each other at the beginning (the more disgusted they are with each other, the better!), then as the action moves forward in a given book or series, those two characters end up in an epic romantic relationship. Sometimes it is a “forced proximity” situation, sometimes its an awkward meeting at some inconvenient spot or a nonsensical misunderstanding. A swapped bag, a delivery mix-up, a fender bender. No matter where they start out, the main characters will most certainly find each other by the end. We want to help you find those stories! Is She Really Going Out with Him?—Sophie Cousens Columnist Anna Appleby does not have a love life. She does have two kids, a pet, and no desire at all for any post-divorce online dating. There’s really no time right now anyway, because her job is in danger and “unemployed” is just not an option. In a last-ditch effort to save her job, Anna pitches a completely bonkers story: she’ll go on seven dates, IN REAL LIFE, with men chosen by her children. The editor, of course, loves it. Anna does give
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