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Thanks to BookTok, Ana Huang’s Twisted series rose to fame, and it was the must-read KU series that you couldn’t wait for the next book to come out.
The Twisted series features alpha heroes and feisty heroines that will bring them to their knees. Twisted Hate is no exception, as it features the popular enemies-to-lovers trope full of sexual tension.
In this post, we are featuring ten books like Twisted Hate by Ana Huang. Each book’s central trope is enemies-to-lovers. We hope you pick up some hidden gems to read next.
Why are Enemies-to-Lovers so popular?
Enemies-to-lovers romances have become a beloved staple in the romance genre, captivating readers with the slow-burn tension of two foes falling in love. These stories have a unique magic to them as they capture the excitement of a forbidden romance and the undeniable chemistry between two people who were once each other’s worst enemies. From the pages of classic literature to modern adaptations on the big and small screens, we can’t help but be drawn to these thrilling tales of love conquering all. In this blog, we’ll explore why enemies-to-lovers romances have become so beloved and how they can inspire us to find our own happily ever afters.
About Twisted Hate by Ana Huang
He hates her…almost as much as he wants her.
Gorgeous, co*cky, and fast on his way to becoming a hotshot doctor, Josh Chen has never met a woman he couldn’t charm—except for Jules f**king Ambrose.
The beautiful redhead has been a thorn in his side since they met, but she also consumes his thoughts in a way no woman ever has.
When their animosity explodes into one unforgettable night, he proposes a solution that’ll get her out of his system once and for all: an enemies with benefits arrangement with simple rules.
No jealousy.
No strings attached.
And absolutely no falling in love.
**
Outgoing and ambitious, Jules Ambrose is a former party girl who’s focused on one thing: passing the attorney’s bar exam.
The last thing she needs is to get involved with a doctor who puts the SUFFER in insufferable…no matter how good-looking he is.
But the more she gets to know him, the more she realizes there’s more than meets the eye to the man she’s hated for so long.
Her best friend’s brother.
Her nemesis.
And her only salvation.
Theirs is a match made in hell, and when the demons from their past catch up with them, they’re faced with truths that could either save them …or destroy everything they’ve worked for.
Why should you read this book?
Twisted Hate is an enemies to lovers who then turn into a benefits relationship. This book is high on spice. If you love a book with lots of sexual tension with forced proximity, this book is for you.
Twisted Hate by Ana Huang FAQ
How many books are in the Twisted Series?
There are four books in the Twisted Series.
Here is the reading order and tropes for each book in the series:
Twisted Love by Ana Huang (Brother’s Best Friend)
Twisted Games by Ana Huang (Bodyguard/Royalty)
Twisted Hate by Ana Huang (Enemies to Lovers)
Twisted Lied by Ana Huang (Fake Relationship)
Where can you read Twisted Hate?
Twisted Hate is available on Kindle Unlimited. You can also purchase a print copy from any major bookseller.
Where can I listen to Twisted Hate?
Twisted Hate is also available on audio.
We had good luck finding Twisted Hate on audio via your favorite library app (both on Libby and Hoopla)
Is it standalone, or do I need to read the previous books in the series?
Twisted Hate can be read as a standalone.
Yes, it is book three in the Twisted series, and for the best reading experience, you should read book one to see how much these characters hated each other from the start.
Is Twisted Hate Spicy?
Twisted Hate is somewhat medium spicy, with multiple sex scenes.
I want to hear from Ana about the process of writing this series.
Check out our author interview with Ana Huang.
10 BOOKS LIKE TWISTED HATE BY ANA HUANG (Enemies to Lovers)
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Misha
I can’t help but smile at the lyrics in her letter. She misses me.
In fifth grade my teacher set us up with pen pals from a different school. Thinking I was a girl, with a name like Misha, the other teacher paired me up with her student Ryen. My teacher, believing Ryen was a boy like me, agreed.
It didn’t take long for us to figure out the mistake. And in no time at all, we were arguing about everything. The best take-out pizza. Android vs. iPhone. Whether or not Eminem is the greatest rapper ever… And that was the start. For the next seven years, it was us.
Her letters are always on black paper with silver writing. Sometimes there’s one a week or three in a day, but I need them. She’s the only one who keeps me on track, talks me down, and accepts everything I am.
We had only three rules. No social media, no phone numbers, no pictures. We had a good thing going. Why ruin it?
Until I run across a photo of a girl online. Name’s Ryen, loves Gallo’s pizza, and worships her iPhone. What are the chances?
F–k it. I need to meet her.
I just don’t expect to hate what I find.
Ryen
He hasn’t written in three months. Something’s wrong. Did he die? Get arrested? Knowing Misha, neither would be a stretch.
Without him around, I’m going crazy. I need to know someone is listening. It’s my own fault. I should’ve gotten his phone number or picture or something.
He could be gone forever.
Or right under my nose, and I wouldn’t even know it.
Why should you read this book?
If you love the hidden identities trope, who, once they discover their identity, don’t like what they see, this book is for you. This is a friends-to-enemies-to-lovers romance with a ton of angst and sexual tension.
Nothing interferes with Shane Hollander’s game—definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.
Pro hockey star Shane Hollander isn’t just crazy talented, he’s got a spotless reputation. Hockey is his life. Now that he’s captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won’t let anything jeopardize that, especially the sexy Russian whose hard body keeps him awake at night.
Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane’s not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he’s as co*cky as he is talented. No one can beat him—except Shane. They’ve made a career on their legendary rivalry, but when the skates come off, the heat between them is undeniable. When Ilya realizes he wants more than a few secret hookups, he knows he must walk away. The risk is too great.
As their attraction intensifies, they struggle to keep their relationship out of the public eye. If the truth comes out, it could ruin them both. But when their need for each other rivals their ambition on the ice, secrecy is no longer an option.
Why should you read this book?
Yes, this book 2 is in an M/M hockey romance series, but it can be read as a standalone as the characters are part of a different hockey team.
Heated Rivalry is the ultimate rival to lovers’ romance. This is a high-heat romance between two hockey rivals that must keep their relationship secret for fear of losing it all.
If you are interested in reading Heated Rivalry, check out our Heated Rivalry review and a series recommendation to add to your TBR.
This book is available on Kindle Unlimited
This entire thing started because of a faulty tree.
Becoming a homeowner is not all it’s cracked up to be, let me tell you that right now. Especially in the dead of winter, when apparently trees can just fall in the middle of a suburban neighborhood.
Did my next-door neighbor help me remove said tree? No, he did not…
So, really…he left me no choice.
I broke into his house.
While I only intended to steal a little warmth and maybe a cup of coffee, I fell victim to his jacuzzi tub.
But he returned early and that’s really when things went south.
Instead of a cold glare or icy reply, all of which I fully expected from my disagreeable neighbor.
Colson Hanes offered to make me breakfast.
Then he asked me to stay…
Why should you read this book?
If you love home renovations and a grumpy neighbor romance, this book is for you.
If you are looking for neighbor romance recommendations then check out our list.
This book is available on Kindle Unlimited
The paparazzi were on my case 24/7 and I needed a bit of breathing room—an escape from the madness—before the media frenzy begins.
Sure, I could have gone to a secluded cabin in the woods—but I didn’t want to be bored out of my mind. I’d seen enough wide open spaces as a kid from Texas to last me a lifetime.
So instead, I let my sports agent hook me up with a modest house in the burbs where we didn’t think anyone would find me hiding in plain sight.
I’d have a roommate; but supposedly, she was going to give me space. Stay out of my way and respect my boundaries. According to my agent, I wouldn’t hear a peep from her.
Wrong. He was wrong about everything and now my life was never going to be the same.
Why should you read this book?
This is a forced proximity romance between a football player and a kindergarten teacher. They are adversaries who, with time, develop feelings.
This is book four in a series that follows brothers falling in love. This book can be read as a standalone.
This book is available on Kindle Unlimited
My Boss. My Sin.
I’m not the type who has one-night stands.
It wasn’t supposed to happen, okay?
A couple of drinks and a sinful British accent later and I’m in bed with a stranger.
Of course, I left first thing in the morning because I’m a responsible adult.
An adult who has a new job that I need in order to keep my double life a secret.
Little did I know I’m not, in fact, responsible.
Because the stranger I left in bed? Yeah, he’s not a stranger after all.
He’s my new boss.
Knox Van Doren might have a charming smile, but a true villain lurks beneath it all.
And like any villain, he’ll use my sin against me…
Why should you read this book?
This is a one-night stand turned into OMG, he is my new boss, workplace romance.
Rina writes addictive romances. Empire of Sin is standalone which is a great introduction to her world as you do not need to read any books prior.
This book is available on Kindle Unlimited
I loved to hate her…
She made it so easy. She was everything I wasn’t—everything I didn’t want to be.
A reminder that from the moment I was born, I was the outcast. The rebel.
I went against everything that was expected of me and created a life on my terms. I built my own empire, carved out my own destiny.
Then she shows up at my tattoo studio, representing everything I tried to escape. She expects to just fit in… like she ever could.
Tabitha Anderson.
The posh girl trying to prove everyone wrong… that she can be something else—someone else. She hates me because she knows I’m right.
Or so I think. Turns out this isn’t the first time we’ve met, and our hate has history. We have history.
I might not have remembered, but I damn sure won’t forget now. Won’t forget how her smile is always directed at everyone but me.
If everything changes and she proves she does fit in, will it still be hate I’m feeling or something else entirely?
And if I’m wrong, then she’s right where she belongs… with me.
Why should you read this book?
If you love brother’s best friend, angst, and enemies to lovers, this book is for you. This is the first book in a four-book series. The characters knew each other when they were in school, and they hated each other. Fast forward, both characters are working in a tattoo parlor, and the male main character is the female main character’s boss.
This book is available on Kindle Unlimited
He’s a massive jerk. My ex’s worst enemy… and the perfect guy to make him jealous.
My life was perfect. Straight As. Coveted internship. Great friends. And the cutest, sweetest boyfriend on the way to becoming my fiancé.
That is until I turned left instead of right, stumbled into the wrong closet, and saw something my sweet boyfriend did not want me to see. The next morning, intimate videos of us were all over school.
I’ll make that b**tard pay if it costs me everything he hasn’t already destroyed…
…good thing my brother’s best friend owes me a favor.
Devin Scott is rich, arrogant, and my ex’s top rival on and off the football field.
He agrees to my fake dating scheme with a smirk and heavy conditions, but I’ll do anything to make my ex feel a fraction of the pain and humiliation that I feel.
This is nothing but a business arrangement.
Any feelings I think are passing between us aren’t real.
Tenderness that I imagine behind his eyes is a trick of light.
The touches and stolen glances that happen when my ex isn’t looking are just practice.
Devin and I can’t fall in love, and when dark secrets are revealed and I’m betrayed by the only person I had left to trust, it’s all proven true.
This is no fairy tale.
Devin Scott is not my prince charming.
Why should you read this book?
This is a fake relationship with meeting brother’s best friend. They are enemies but decide to start a fake relationship for revenge.
This book is available on Kindle Unlimited
The rules were simple. Keep my hands off his daughter and stay out of trouble.
But now I’m stuck with her. There’s only one bed. And well, rules are made to be broken.
I’m the face of professional bull riding—the golden boy. Or at least I was, until it all blew up in my face. Now my agent says I have to clean up my image, so I’m stuck with his ball-busting daughter for the rest of the season as my “full-time supervision.”
But I don’t need a goddamn babysitter, especially one with skin-tight jeans, a sexy smirk, and a mouth she can’t stop running.
A mouth I can’t stop thinking about
Because Summer isn’t just another conquest. She sees the man behind the mask, and she doesn’t run—she pulls me closer, even when she shouldn’t.
She says this means nothing.
I say this means everything.
She says there are boundaries we shouldn’t cross. That my reputation can’t take any more hits—and neither can her damaged heart.
I say I’m going to steal it anyway.
Why should you read this book?
If you are looking for enemies to lovers between his agent and a rodeo star, this book is for you. Summer is stuck in Chestnut Springs for the summer while Rhett rehabs his image. Rhett wants nothing to do with Summer. At the same time, Summer is trying to prove herself at her job. This book is a chef’s kiss regarding cowboy romance and small-town vibes.
If you want to hear more about the Chestnut Springs series, check out our author interview with Elsie Silver.
This book is available on Kindle Unlimited
I, Braxton Fawn, am the luckiest girl alive.
Or so the world keeps telling me.
Every so often, gods walk the earth. This time they came as musicians. When Bound loses its lead guitarist, yours truly is chosen to fill his shoes. From dive bars to the big stage, my instant claim to fame is nothing short of a fairytale. The only problem?
My new bandmates.
Jaded, gorgeous, and ridiculously talented—they’re determined to turn my dream into a nightmare. It’s no secret I wasn’t their first choice. I wasn’t even their last. The label wants a new image, Bound wants me gone, but I’ve got my own agenda.
To succeed I have to survive a world tour, public scrutiny, and idols turned enemies. But the biggest threat of all isn’t a meticulous front man, a narcissistic bassist, and a drummer with too many secrets.
It’s me.
Somehow, I must resist the temptation of Houston Morrow, Loren James, and Jericho Noble.
It seemed easy enough when I boarded their tour bus, but it only took one city for the lines we’d drawn to blur.
Only ninety-nine more to go.
Why should you read this book?
If you are looking for a rockstar, reverse harem/why choose romance among enemies, this book is for you. This book is angsty. The best part of this book is that it is standalone.
If you are looking for other Reverse Harem book recommendations, check out our Why Choose High School Bully romance recommendations list
This book is available on Kindle Unlimited
The rich and popular Sharks rule at prestigious, ivy-covered Camden Prep. Once upon a time, I wanted to be part of their world—until they destroyed me.
The last thing I expected was an anonymous love letter from one of them.
Please. I hate every one of those rich jerks for what they did to me.
The question is, which Shark is my secret admirer?
Knox, the scarred quarterback. Dane, his twin brother. Or Chance, the ex who dumped me. . .
Why should you read this book?
If you like Football Romances, add Ilsa Madden-Mills as an auto-buy author. Dear Ava is a high school, enemies to lovers with the hidden identity trope.
Have you read Twisted Hate? If so, what other enemies to lovers books would you recommend for us to read?
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