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Ah, book tropes

– those familiar themes that capture our hearts and keep us coming back for more. But what exactly is a trope, you may ask? A trope refers to a common or recurring theme, motif, or plot element that is often used to convey a particular idea or evoke a certain emotion. Tropes can be found in various genres, but they are especially prevalent in romance novels, where they serve as building blocks for crafting compelling love stories.

From enemies-to-lovers and fake relationships to secret babies and second chances, romance tropes provide a framework for authors to explore different facets of relationships, conflicts, and resolutions. While some tropes may be considered clichéd or predictable, they also offer comfort and familiarity to readers, who delight in seeing how each author puts their own unique spin on a well-known theme.

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world where love knows no bounds and where every trope holds the promise of a new and unforgettable adventure. Dive into our curated list of book recommendations that will whisk you away to lands of passion, desire, and undying love. [and hopefully a new book boyfriend or two!]

Popular Book tropes

To keep this list in check, I decided to keep it to the most popular tropes that I’ve come across.
[If you need any book recs by trope, you can click on the names below or search reviews in the Book Review Library HERE and filter by tropes.]

Common Tropes

  • Accidental Pregnancy
  • Age Gap
  • Arranged Marriage
  • Best Friend’s Sibling/Sibling’s Best Friend
  • Billionaire
  • Cinnamon Roll Hero
  • Enemies-to-lovers
  • Fake Dating/Fake Marriage
  • Fairytale Retelling
  • Forbidden Romance
  • Forced Proximity
  • Found Family
  • Friends/Siblings Ex
  • Friends-to-Lovers
  • Golden Retriever
  • Grumpy X Sunshine
  • He Falls First
  • Hidden/Secret Identity
  • Insta-Love
  • Love Triangle
  • Marriage of Convenience
  • MC Club [motorcycle]
  • Meet-Cute
  • Miscommunication
  • Nanny
  • Neighbors
  • Office/Workplace Romance
  • One Bed
  • One Night Stand
  • Opposites Attract
  • Pen Pals
  • Right Person, Wrong Time
  • Rivals-to-Lovers
  • Roommates
  • Runaway Bride/Groom
  • Second Chance
  • Secrets
  • Single Dad
  • Single Mom
  • Slow Burn
  • Small Town
  • Student/Teacher
  • Texting/Email
  • Trauma
  • Twin Switch
  • Who Hurt You
  • Widow

Dark Romance

  • Kidnapping
  • Morally Gray
  • Serial Killer
  • Stalking
  • Taboo
  • Touch Her + Die

Sports Tropes

  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Golf
  • Racing

Occupation

  • Celebrity
  • Cowboy
  • Doctor/Nurse
  • Military/Veteran
  • Rockstar/Musician
  • Veterinarian
  • Author/Editor
  • Famous/Fan

Paranormal & Fantasy

  • Fated Mates
  • Magic
  • Mythology
  • Shifter
  • Supernatural
  • Time Travel
  • Monster Romance

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