Meaning of friends-to-lovers | Babel Free

Definitions

A trope in romance fiction (particularly fan fiction) involving the development of a friendship into romantic love.

attributive, often, uncountable

Examples

“When I started the Mafia Moguls series, I knew I wanted a friends-to-lovers trope—one of my absolute favorite storylines.”

“Between the classic friends-to-lovers trope, incredible dialogue, and undeniable chemistry between Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal, this is one film that you MUST watch.”

“A sparkling, warm romance that reminds us why the friends-to-lovers trope is superior!”

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