There’s love… and then there’s Wattpad-style enemies-to-lovers.
You know the kind. He mocks her. She slaps him. They both nearly die. Suddenly, they’re holding hands under a blood moon and pretending it means nothing.
This list is for you, the emotionally unwell reader who wants tension, angst, and maybe a light stabbing.
Ice Cream, Teasing and Awkward Situations
👤 Author: @miadaley17
📖 Link: Read it on Wattpad
⚖️ Rating: 4.14 ⭐️ out of 5 (Goodreads)
🌶️ Smut: 1 out of 5
🎭 Vibe Tags: lighthearted, coming-of-age, high school drama, witty banter, slow burn
Story Summary:
This high school enemies-to-lovers Wattpad tale centers on Mia Collins, who aims to navigate her senior year with minimal awkwardness. However, her plans are thwarted by her narcissistic arch-nemesis, Ethan Blythe, leading to a series of humorous and heartfelt encounters. What starts as playful teasing escalates into a tug-of-war of witty banter, late-night texting, and accidental moments of vulnerability. It’s a slow-burn, feel-good read perfect for those craving a mix of high school angst, heartwarming moments, and a little tension.
I Sold Myself to the Devil for Vinyls… Pitiful, I Know
👤 Author: @DarknessAndLight
📖 Link: Read it on Wattpad
⚖️ Rating: 4.32 ⭐️ out of 5 (Goodreads)
🌶️ Smut: 1 out of 5
🎭 Vibe Tags: slow burn, high school drama, witty banter, emotional growth, enemies-to-lovers
Story Summary:
Lexi Grayson’s life is a perfectly curated mess until a dare lands her in the orbit of Blake Eaton, the brooding bad boy with a secret love for vinyl records. Forced into tutoring him in exchange for her dream vinyl, Lexi finds herself in a classic love-hate dance where snark flies fast. Expect teenage angst, sharp one-liners, and a slow-burn tension.
Over My Dead Body
👤 Author: @RebelleFleur00
📖 Link: Read it on Wattpad
⚖️ Rating: 4.29 ⭐️ out of 5 (Goodreads)
🌶️ Smut: 4 out of 5
🎭 Vibe Tags: mafia romance, enemies-to-lovers, forced alliance, dark romance, high-stakes tension
Story Summary:
Allegra Grey and Ace De Luca are rival mafia heirs forced into an uneasy alliance against a bigger threat. What follows is all the drama, angst, and steamy tension with plenty of mutual destruction before the love sneaks in. If you’re the kind of reader who lives for couples who’d rather tear each other apart (literally and emotionally) before admitting they’re a thing, this is your catnip.
Knox
👤 Author: @TheFeveredBookaholic
📖 Link: Read it on Wattpad
⚖️ Rating: 4.18 ⭐️ out of 5 (Goodreads)
🌶️ Smut: 5 out of 5
🎭 Vibe Tags: mafia romance, enemies-to-lovers, arranged marriage, age gap, everyone but you, smart-ass banter
Story Summary:
Knox Marino, heir to a powerful mafia empire, is no stranger to revenge. When he’s forced into an arranged marriage with a woman who challenges his authority at every turn, their relationship becomes a fiery battle of wills. One of the most addictive enemies-to-lovers Wattpad reads, this story blurs the line between passion and destruction in all the best (smutty) ways.
Entangled
👤 Author: @_SoloBird_
📖 Link: Read it on Wattpad
⚖️ Rating: 4.22 ⭐️ out of 5 (Goodreads)
🌶️ Smut: 3 out of 5
🎭 Vibe Tags: arranged marriage, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, emotional growth, contemporary romance
Story Summary:
Ariana Jones just wanted a little love and respect. Instead, she got an arranged marriage to Xavier Knight, who’s about as thrilled as a cat in a bathtub. Their early days are all cold shoulders and dramatic eye rolls. But as they’re forced to share space (and maybe a few stolen glances), Xavier starts to realize Ariana isn’t just a pawn in a family deal — she’s a force he seriously underestimated.
Devil for a Husband
👤 Author: @Mercy198
📖 Link: Read it on Wattpad
⚖️ Rating: 3.53 ⭐️ out of 5 (Goodreads)
🌶️ Smut: 4 out of 5
🎭 Vibe Tags: arranged marriage, enemies-to-lovers, mafia romance, forced proximity, dark romance
Story Summary:
Blayze Norman, the cold and calculating CEO of Norman Enterprises, agrees to marry the fiery daughter of a man who owes him more than money. He expected obedience; what he got was attitude. Their arranged marriage turns into a steamy battlefield, full of power plays, sharp tongues, and barely contained chemistry. A dark, addictive pick for fans of enemies-to-lovers Wattpad romances with a dominant streak.
Fraternizing With the Enemy
👤 Author: @hyrule
📖 Link: Read it on Wattpad
⚖️ Rating: 3.95 ⭐️ out of 5 (Goodreads)
🌶️ Smut: 3 out of 5
🎭 Vibe Tags: enemies-to-lovers, slow burn, fake dating chaos, secondhand embarrassment, teen comedy
Story Summary:
Stella Sandavol’s life was going just fine — until her annoying new neighbor turned out to be Reese Powers, the walking headache she can’t stand. When he asks for her help landing a date with her best friend, she laughs in his face. Until he somehow gets access to her diary, discovers her crush on his friend Tyler, and proposes a deal: mutual wingmanning. Their scheming leads to unexpected sparks, way too much secondhand embarrassment, and a whole lot of feelings no one asked for.
Obsession
👤 Author: @diebabyxo
📖 Link: Read it on Wattpad
⚖️ Rating: 3.86 ⭐️ out of 5 (Goodreads)
🌶️ Smut: 5 out of 5
🎭 Vibe Tags: dark romance, enemies-to-lovers, obsessive love, forced proximity, bodyguard romance
Story Summary:
A grumpy bodyguard. A girl with a sharp tongue. And a whole lot of sexual tension. Obsession throws you into a dark, enemies-to-lovers story where the lines between protection and possessiveness blur. If you love slow-burns with danger, obsession, brooding men in black, and biting banter, this one’s for you.
The Prodigy
👤 Author: @EroticMarie
📖 Link: Read it on Wattpad
⚖️ Rating: 3.81 ⭐️ out of 5 (Goodreads)
🌶️ Smut: 4 out of 5
🎭 Vibe Tags: hacker romance, mafia romance, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, dark romance
Story Summary:
Reyna Fields is a brilliant hacker on a mission to find her missing mother. But when her digital break-in lands her inside the files of Santino “Saint” Venturi, a powerful mob boss with control issues, things get messy fast. Impressed by her boldness, Saint decides she’s his to keep. What follows is a dangerous game of power, obsession, and chemistry neither of them saw coming. A fiery, forbidden enemies-to-lovers Wattpad romance with bite.
14 Nights in Emeliano’s Bed
👤 Author: @Emelradine
📖 Link: Read it on Wattpad
⚖️ Rating: 3.47 ⭐️ out of 5
🌶️ Smut: 4 out of 5
🎭 Vibe Tags: enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, billionaire romance, slow burn, emotional tension, one-bed trope
Story Summary:
Rebecca Lewis never expected her return home to come with a side of accidental sabotage. After a heated argument with the city’s most feared billionaire, Emeliano Alfredo, she finds herself trapped in his mansion for two very long, very tension-filled weeks. One mansion. One bed. One man with a grudge and one woman who refuses to back down. What starts as punishment soon spirals into something far more complicated. If you love a ruthless hero, a stubborn heroine, and just enough danger to keep things spicy, this one delivers.
He Shoots, She Scores
👤 Author: @Swaggermcjagger101
📖 Link: Read it on Wattpad
⚖️ Rating: 3 ⭐️ out of 5 (according to me)
🌶️ Smut: 3 out of 5
🎭 Vibe Tags: sports romance, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, prank war, college romance
Story Summary:
Weston’s a cocky hockey captain. Gracie’s a musical theatre nerd with zero tolerance for his bro energy. When a roommate mix-up lands them under the same roof, their mutual hatred explodes into a full-blown prank war. The plan is simple: make each other miserable until someone moves out. But the longer they’re stuck together, the more the tension starts to shift from infuriating to flirtatious. And maybe something more…
Forced Enemies
👤 Author: @TommyMarvsHorcrux
📖 Link: Read it on Wattpad
⚖️ Rating: 3 ⭐️ out of 5 (according to me)
🌶️ Smut: 4 out of 5
🎭 Vibe Tags: enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, arranged marriage, mafia romance, slow burn, violence (!)
Story Summary:
If you’re in the mood for another dark and violent mafia romance, this one brings the heat. Two heirs from rival crime families are forced into an arranged marriage to end a long-standing feud, and neither is exactly thrilled. Their new life together starts with venom, threats, and bruised egos, but the hate quickly turns something far more dangerous. Expect slow-burn tension, sharp edges, and zero emotional safety.
Thin Ice
👤 Author: @everlandwrites
📖 Link: Read it on Wattpad
⚖️ Rating: 3 ⭐️ out of 5 (according to me)
🌶️ Smut: 3 out of 5
🎭 Vibe Tags: enemies-to-lovers, college romance, hockey, mysterious past, persistent love interest
Story Summary:
Danielle’s determined to keep her past buried, but that plan falls apart the moment Hunter shows up on campus. He’s cocky, relentless, and way too attractive for her peace of mind. He’s also the new hockey forward and, unfortunately, her best friend’s new roommate. Avoiding him isn’t an option. As the tension between them builds and old wounds resurface, Danielle finds herself inching toward something she promised she’d never risk again: a second chance at love
Conclusion
Some people read for peace. Others prefer to suffer.
If you’re the type who lives for angst, banter, and two people clearly in love pretending they aren’t, then these enemies-to-lovers Wattpad stories are exactly what your emotional damage ordered.
From mafia marriages to roommate disasters and full-blown prank wars, Wattpad writers have mastered the art of slow-burn chaos and tension for us to revel in at 2 a.m.
Enjoy!
PS: Think I missed a messy couple worth crying over? Send them my way. I have emotional space to ruin.
See Also
Why Is ‘Enemies to Lovers’ Trope So Popular?
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