Created by and with thanks to That Artsy Reader! I cannot tell you how excited I am for this week’s theme, because I LOVE a good trope–so rather than focus on one, I went with five. Recommendations for any of these tropes welcome!
.

1. Second Chance Romance
(like in Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne)
I haven’t actually read this one yet, but doesn’t the title give the hint of the trope? Second chance romance is a trope I’ve only recently gotten into–largely because I discovered I’d actually been writing one for three years, to my surprise–so recommendations are welcome!

2. Forced Proximity
(like in The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren)
Forced proximity is especially excellent if it’s paired with enemies to lovers–both of which The Unhoneymooners does to perfection!

3. Grumpy x Sunshine
(like in The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood)
It’s strange, because if you’d asked me about this trope, I’d have thought I would’ve hated the cliché of it–but turns out I am a big old sucker for it. Goes to show, what do I know?

4. Fake Dating
(like in To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han)
This trope, on the other hand, I have always adored. I don’t care what the set-up is; if this trope is included, I will read it, and almost certainly love it.

5. Enemies to Lovers
(like in Beach Read by Emily Henry)
I love all the previous tropes… But I love this one the most, and I’m not even sorry.
.
What’s your favourite trope–in romance or otherwise?
I’ve heard good things about The Love Hypothesis.
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-with-your-favourite-theme/
LikeLiked by 1 person
I hope you enjoy it if you decide to check it out!
LikeLike
Grumpie/sunshine.. didn’t know there was a name for it but I’m a sucker for it too! I loved The Unhoneymooners!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ha, I did learn a lot in terms of terms when I was writing this post! The Unhoneymooners is my happy place, haha. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s such a great book. I should re-read it sometime. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I hope you fall in love with it all over again when you do!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before sounds great!
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I hope you enjoy it if you do!
LikeLike
Enemies to Lovers is definitely the most popular trope pick today 😂 I love this selection of tropes that you’ve spotlighted—I always enjoy reading books with these tropes too! I can’t wait to read Second First Impressions and Beach Read. Great list!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, I’ve noticed that haha! I do think it’s deserving though, haha.
LikeLike
Fun list! Second chance romance is a trope I enjoy a lot too, even though I can’t currently come up with many examples of it. I think that’s one reason I like Jane Austen’s Persuasion a lot, though, since it features a second chance romance.
My TTT: https://bookwyrmknits.com/2022/03/08/top-ten-tuesday-regency-fantasy-books/
LikeLiked by 1 person
I had the same thing–I knew I wanted to include it, then realised I was actually struggling to think of examples?! (Mostly I think that’s because I’m interested in it, but haven’t read too much yet!) I’m hoping to read Persuasion in May, so that definitely makes me more excited to read it!
LikeLike
I liked Persuasion a lot. I hope you do too!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks! I’m sure I will ☺️
LikeLike
All 4 of these books were fantastic!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m glad you enjoyed them!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve read all of these except To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, and I watched that movie. And I love all these tropes as well!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I hope you liked the movie! I found it was a bit different to the book, but I loved both equally 🙂
LikeLike
I 100% agree! All top tier tropes!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Right haha?!
LikeLike
Love second chances! That’s why Persuasion is my favorite Jane Austen book.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m hoping to read that later this year, so knowing it has that trope has me even more excited for it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I enjoy reading books with these tropes as well! I really need to check out To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before 🙂 Great list!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it if you do! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve read (and loved) all of these except Thorne’s and Hazelwood’s, but they’re both on my tbr. I felt the same way about the grumpy/sunshine. I just read The Suite Spot that qualifies for that trope and i really enjoyed it. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I haven’t heard of that, but I’ll have to look into it! Thanks for the rec 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
These are all favorites of mine too. Grumpy x Sunshine especially gets me. Here’s my TTT!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I definitely get why!
LikeLike