Ep 187 Friends to Lovers
On this episode of Buzzing about Romance we are going to tackle one of the hardest tropes to do in a way that makes sense and is believable- Friends to Lovers. Is friends to lovers really your favorite trope or is just the easiest to read? Overall, the “friends to lovers” trope taps into universal themes of love, friendship, and personal growth, making it a timeless and popular narrative choice in storytelling.
Term of the Week: Hand Necklace
Discussion Points for this episode
- What is the basics of a friends to lovers trope
- The friends-to-lovers trope in romance typically involves two characters who start as friends and gradually develop romantic feelings for each other. Key points include:
- Does length of friendship matter?
- Why do you think so many people love friends to lovers.
- Friends to lover – low angst?
- Emotional Tension:** The story often builds emotional tension as characters navigate the shift in their relationship dynamics. Examples-
- Communication:** Often F to L is riddled with Miscommunication- but Honest communication becomes crucial for a successful transition, as characters need to express their feelings and concerns. Examples-
- Resolution:** The trope typically concludes with the characters overcoming obstacles, acknowledging their romantic connection, and often leading to a satisfying romantic relationship. Examples-
- What is wrong with friends to lovers
Book of the Week
New Segments- Can you guess the book- Each week we will share a quote from a recent or popular Buzzing about Romance Read- You have the chance to Email us your guess at [email protected] . We will announce the correct guess on next week’s show.
This weeks Quote –
“You’re being weird. And not like pineapples-and-olives-on-pizza weird.
Books Mentioned this Episode
2 Fights by Nikki Castle
Beautifully Broken Spirit by Catherine Cowles
Falling Embers by Catherine Cowles
Matching All the Way by Veronica Eden
Dax by Sawyer Bennett
Dangerous Rescue by Riley Edwards
This Is Wild by Natasha Madison
Only One Regret by Natasha Madison
The Silent Waters by Brittainy Cherry
The C*ck Down the Block by Amy Award
Siblings’s Best Friend
Matching All the Way by Veronica Eden
All the Little Things by Rachel Leigh
Prey Tell (Ravaged Castle, #1) by Amanda Richardson
Before and After You (Leffersbee #2) by Hope Ellis
Hold Me Today by Maria Luis
Former Lovers, to Friends, to Lovers
Fearless at Heart (Kincaids of Pine Harbour, #4) by Zoe York
We’re Made of Moments by Molly McLain ???
Key Change (Common Threads #3 SPRU) by Heidi Hutchinson
Been There Done That (Leffersbee #1 SPRU) by Hope Ellis
Dr. Strange Beard by Penny Reid
Childhood Friends to Lovers
The Cock Down the Block (The Cocky Kingmans, #1) by Amy Award
Between Never and Forever by Brit Benson
Letter Late Than Never (Green Valley Heroes, #3 SPRU) by Lauren Connolly
A Very Friendly Valentine’s Day (Very Holiday, #2) by Kayley Loring
Friends, estranged, to Lovers
In a Jam by Kate Canterbary
Deconstructing Delilah by Alison Rhymes
A Love by Design (The Secret Scientist of London #3) by Elizabeth Everett
New Friendship to Lovers
Can’t Fight It (Lessons Learned, #3 SPRU) by Allie Winters
Lost Track (Common Threads #5 SPRU) by Heidi Hutchinson
Sidequest for Love by LH Cosway
The Fall Up (The Fall Up #1) by Aly Martinez
The Hardest Fall by Ella Maise
Insatiable – Melanie Harlow
Finding Focus – Jiffy Kate
The Bangover – Lili Valente
Witches Get Stitches – Juliette Cross
Dr. Strange Beard – Penny Reid
Blurred Lines by Lauren Layne
To Love Jason Thorn by Ella Maise – Childhood friends to lovers
Hitting the Goal Line- Childhood
Matching all the Way by Veronica Eden
Weston by Samantha Whiskey- BBF – Lovers
Between Never and Forever by Brit Benson- Childhood friends/Former friends
The Sebastian Guarantee by Krista Sandro- Friends to Lovers
Every Shade of Winter – BBF to Lovers
Merciless Devil by Kylie Kent – BBF- Lovers
Faded in Bloom by Julia Wolf
Falling Embers by Catherine Cowles –
Baden by Sawyer Bennett
Only Regret by Natasha Madison – BBF to Lovers
The Silent Waters by Brittainy Cherry – Childhood friends/Former Friend
Smitten by Lauren Rowe
Best Friends Don’t Kiss by Max Monroe
The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen
Reid (Vested Interest #4) by Melanie Moreland
Changing Roles by Melanie Moreland
#Junkie (GearShark #1) by Cambria Hebert
Chasing Riptides (Save Me Series #5) by Aly Stiles
Give Love a Chai (Common Threads #2) by Nanxi Wen
Baking Me Crazy (Love at First Sight, #1) by Karla Sorensen
Little Lies (Lies, Hearts and Truths, #1) by H. Hunting
Forget the Stars by Kelsey Kingsley
Fighting Silence (On the Ropes #1) by Aly Martinez
Homecoming King (Three Kings 1) by Penny Reid
Friends Without Benefits (KITC #2) by Peny Reid
Later in Life Friendship to Lovers
Live and Let Grow by Penny Reid (novella)
Glitch (Next Level, #1) by Briana Michaels
Wasted Words by Staci Hart
Ten Trends to Seduce Your Bestfriend by Penny Reid
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