Books like 'My Enemy Needs Me'
Readers who enjoyed My Enemy Needs Me by J.P. Oliver also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Unwanted by Marley Valentine
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo halves of a whole, Arlo Bishop and I were both unwanted kids brought together by the foster system. Dealing with the aftermath of neglect and abandonment, we grew up side by side and found solace in one another.We wanted.We needed.We loved.Desperately.But somewhere along the way, Arlo wanted and needed and loved drugs more. So, I did the only thing I could and broke my own heart to save his... -
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James—Uncontrollable by Felice Stevens
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's time to travel with James and Malcolm through their twenty year history as they battle each other and struggle to hold on to a lifetime of secrets. James Never good enough. Not the real son. I will prove him wrong—prove everyone wrong. I am someone. I will succeed. I don’t need my brother to help me. I don't need anyone. My enemy holds my secret. He teases me. Taunts me... -
![Summer Sweat by Daryl Banner, Golden Czermak]()
Summer Sweat by Daryl Banner, Golden Czermak
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEx-football player and town sweetheart Harrisonprepares for another hot summertending to the Strong farm. All he wants to do iswork hard, care for the animals, and enjoy thepeace and quiet of the Spruce, Texas countryside... -
![Limerence: A MM Rivals to Lovers Ballet Romance by Scarlett Drake]()
Limerence: A MM Rivals to Lovers Ballet Romance by Scarlett Drake
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFelixDancing is everything to me. It’s the mother I lost, the father who never sees me. It’s the fiery love of my life, and I’ll defend it to my last breath—that’s what it means to be the lead principal at one of the best ballet companies in the world. Just when I thought I was on top, my greatest rival—my eternal nemesis—waltzes back into my Nicoló Savini... -
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![The Steady by Kelly Fox]()
The Steady by Kelly Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHot for teacher? No.Hot for teacher's widower? Maybe a little more than I should be.I merely meant to comfort Ren, to help him find steady ground in the middle of an ocean of pain. It was supposed to be a one-time thing.Only… our chemistry, set ablaze by our extreme size and age differences, was something neither of us had experienced before... -
![Loving the Legend by Kit Grey]()
Loving the Legend by Kit Grey
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSince Pro basketball player Ty “Pretty Boy” Washington picked up a basketball, he’s only ever wanted one to make it to the pro league and win championships. As the number one pick in the draft, he defies the odds in his rookie year by beating the record of one of the greatest players in the league, Sid “The Wonder Kid” King... -
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Love Hurts by Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJun’s not better than me, but we might be perfect together.Jun’s been a thorn in my side for years. Its only gotten worse since we’re both going after the same promotion. Being in the same room with him makes my heart pound. It’s anger, I can’t let it be anything else. My family expects me to be the best. I have to earn this promotion and prove that belong on top... -
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![Wistful in Wyoming by J.B. Havens, Samantha A. Cole]()
Wistful in Wyoming by J.B. Havens, Samantha A. Cole
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat does a small-town rancher know about being out and proud? Absolutely nothing. But that’s about to change. Jeremiah Urban has always hidden who he really is, but he’s tired of being alone and watching everyone around him fall in love. However, at forty-two, he fears the repercussions of coming out to the residents of Antelope Rock... -
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Wright Rival by K.A. Linde
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA sexy enemies-to-lovers romance set in the world of the Wrights about Hollin & Piper from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde…No one on this planet pushes my buttons like Hollin Abbey.I don’t know if it’s the rugged, sexy cowboy look or the Harley Davidson motorcycle or the cocky swagger. Or just him.But whenever we’re together we fight like cats and dogs... -
![Aaron's Awakening by K.C. Wells]()
Aaron's Awakening by K.C. Wells
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAaron isn’t looking for love, but it finds him – and it has a few surprises in store…A laidback man who goes with the flowAaron is happy for his friends who’ve found love, but he’s starting to feel as if he’s an endangered species – a single guy. Not that he’s looking for anyone... -
![Cowboy Rules by Jacki James]()
Cowboy Rules by Jacki James
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou're right until now I haven’t dated. Ever. But for you, Lincoln Reynolds, I will. So what do you say? Will you go on a date with me?” Lincoln Reynolds grew up cowboy. And that meant when you got thrown off a horse, you cowboy up and shake it off. You don't show fear, you don't let it shake you, and you never let them see you cry... -
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Volatile by Avylinn Winter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChris Sinclair fades under a dark cloud after losing his mother to cancer. On the cusp of adulthood, he doesn’t know where he should go or how to get there. But watching life pass him by was never the plan, and when he is forced to attend a concert in an attempt to coax him out of his shell, he discovers that life might have more to offer... -
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![Gravity: Written in the Stars Book 2 by Mia Monroe]()
Gravity: Written in the Stars Book 2 by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe was only meant to be a hookup. Until he became my coworker.Only I could ruin the hottest potential hookup ever. One look at the gorgeous ginger, and I was done for. I summoned every bit of courage I had, then panicked. As is my way. I managed to put it behind me until he became my new coworker. Now, every day is a reminder of my insecurities and what might have been... -
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Austin by Con Riley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAustin Russell doesn’t belong at a small school like Glynn Harber. He's meant to be a high flyer in finance not a book-keeping bursar. Now there's only one renovation project left to budget, it’s time he toughened his soft heart and got back to climbing the corporate ladder.The truth is he’d rather climb Maisie Dymond’s father... -
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Instant Regret by E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere’s nothing like having your sanctuary destroyed.My life has been a series of carefully cultivated, strategic moves to ensure peace and quiet. I’m generally a happy guy but there’s one thing I can’t stand: having my space invaded. After all, that's why I chose this run-down building that no one wants to live in.And then he moved in... -
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Division Bells by Iona Datt Sharma
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn politics, love is a stranger…It’s a bitterly cold winter in London and Jules Elwin has no idea what he’s doing. As the newest special adviser to a government minister, he’s drowning in arcane procedures and party politics, and the civil servant who’s supposed to be helping him is doing nothing of the sort... -
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His Assistant by Alexa Land
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI knew going to work for movie star and party boy Harper Royce was a mistake.It was a bigger mistake to sleep with him, but here we are.At least this situation is temporary. I’m on the verge of a major breakthrough with my musical career, and then my days of working as a personal assistant are over. As long as I don’t fall for Harper, this should all work out just fine... -
![A Little Christmas: Morrie by B. Ripley]()
A Little Christmas: Morrie by B. Ripley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve never made a Christmas wish, but if I could, I’d ask Santa for a Daddy who understands me.I learned early on in life that gentle hands and friendly smiles can hide darkness underneath. I shy away from cuddles and hugs and refuse to let anyone get too close to me. It’s safer if they stay away and I don’t mind putting up as many barriers as I can to keep everyone out of my space... -
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Aftershock by Tanya Chris
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeing acquitted of Jamie’s murder won’t bring him back. Syed might be free, but he’s lost his lover and his sub, along with his sense of control, his libido, his friends, and the stomach to inflict the kind of pain Jamie thrived on. Even his high-rise apartment doesn’t suit him anymore... -
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Indulge Me by Beth Bolden
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThroughout the restaurant industry, Chef Bastian Aquino is a notorious control freak. For two very long years, Kian Reynolds has worked for Bastian as his special assistant, doing whatever he and his restaurant needs. The toughest part isn’t even all the impossible tasks he expects Kian to complete flawlessly—it’s the hopeless, endless love he feels for his older boss... -
![Out by Tatum West, Beau Lake]()
Out by Tatum West, Beau Lake
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBates: I have the hottest new roommate—but he’s totally not my type . Vince is a single dad , a starving artist, a pansexual hippie, and a total comic book nerd . And I’m very, very straight . I'm a business mogul, a jock, an old-money Southern boy who’s supposed to marry well. I haven’t been dreaming about his lithe, freckled body, his crooked smile, or his… other manly assets... -
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And Then by Taylor Fitzpatrick
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDavid Chapman has achieved almost everything he's ever wanted. He may not have been anyone's first pick, and he may not have the respect he knows he deserves, but he also knows he has no shortage of chances to prove himself. And he has Jake. So it doesn't make sense for him to feel so dissatisfied. And it really doesn't make sense for him to feel so afraid... -
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Easy by Kiki Clark
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho knew a chipped tooth could lead to love?Simon is ready for the real deal when it comes to relationships—unfortunately, his libido hasn’t gotten the message. After string of disastrous hookups, he finds himself frustrated, annoyed, and missing part of a tooth.Enter Dr. Jackson Allbrook.Simon is pretty sure dentists aren’t supposed to be as good-looking as Jackson is... -
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Lane's Lost Kitten by Della Cain, Kaytea Kat
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes you need to lose something to find the one thing you didn’t know was missing.Moving to a new city, into a new apartment building, fresh off the heels of a shittastic breakup is a whole lotta change at once. I’m officially not a fan. At least my landlord is hot…hot and straight. That’s probably for the best. I don’t exactly have my life together.When my kitten goes missing, I’m at a loss... -
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Lovely Allergen by Zhichu, 稚楚
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSong Yu has three requirements for Yue Zhishi:– You cannot call me gege in public.– We won’t do anything together in public.– You cannot let other people know you live with me.Yue Zhishi has always been obediently following these rules. They were practically strangers at school. At the opening ceremony, he suddenly collapsed due to an allergy-related asthma attack, sending everything into chaos... -
![FOG[电竞] by Man Man He Qi Duo, 漫漫何其多]()
FOG[电竞] by Man Man He Qi Duo, 漫漫何其多
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings现代电竞+男神VS男神医疗师攻X突击手受【主角配角均无原型，谢谢大家】---Yu Sui and Shi Luo met each other when they were much younger. One was a pro-gamer, a widely-renowned, best of the best, in-game medic. The other was an e-sports newcomer who was just starting out. The two originally played for the same team, during which their relationship became increasingly deep.But things did not go as expected... -
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过门 - Guomen by Priest
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” -Matthew 7:14Guomen, 過門/过门, meaning marriage in Chinese. If explained literally, it means going past the gates/door-a reference to the Bible(see above).“Through the Strait Gates”: to me, it’s the best way to explain it.The gate’s narrow, the road small for them... -
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Until Jude by Briar Prescott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI'm the first one to tell you doing the right thing has never been high on my list of priorities.Same goes for respecting the law. And ethics in general.It's more like guidelines anyway.Until him.Jude Riley.I invite myself into his life and refuse to leave. I know it's wrong. I know I shouldn't.I do anyway.It's never meant to turn into anything serious.It's never supposed to matter.Until it does... -
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Requited by Jesse H. Reign
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIf you've read Unrequited, and have been left longing for more of Andy and West's story - you are in luck.Requited tells the story of roommates and best friends Andy Montgomery and West Baxter from West's perspective. It is a sweeping story of friendship that turns into longing that can't be ignored... -
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Angel Ink by Ali Lyda
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo one's ever caught me thinking with my manhood.Being demisexual means attraction doesn't always come easy. And it has a way of knocking me off my feet. I can't want Joel. I'm pretty sure he's scared of me, and we're working together.It's a recipe for disaster.Too bad my emotions say otherwise. And once they start talking, my body starts listening. I've been screwed by love before... -
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A Rubber Ducky Kind of Day by M.A. Innes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes it’s just a rubber ducky kind of day…especially when you work in customer service.Skyler knows he’s not the most well-mannered business owner, but luckily the curious people who wander into his coffee shop don’t expect him to behave. They like the drama that whirls around him like one of his fabulous dresses.Well, everyone but Nash likes the drama that plays out... -
![Reigniting Chase by Jeanne St. James]()
Reigniting Chase by Jeanne St. James
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn unexpected collaboration between two authors that’s hot enough to spark a fire... ChaseAfter an excruciating loss, I’m desperate for a fresh start.Away from the painful memories.Away from everyone I know and anyone who knows my story.That’s how I end up in Eagle’s Landing, Pennsylvania... -
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Cloud Nine by Fearne Hill
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBedroom eyes, that’s the name my mom gave them.Before I travelled to the UK, she issued me plenty of warnings: don’t look the wrong way when crossing the road, the first floor was the second floor, and no one would know what I meant if I asked for ranch dressing at a restaurant... -
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One by E.S. Carter
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne click. One perfect frame. That's all it takes to capture an eternal moment; although most people let them pass by without acknowledgement. I don't waste any. Not a single one. If I see something of beauty, I want to experience it, feel it and immortalise it. If I see someone of beauty, I want to taste them, worship them and memorise them. I don't have a type, if I like you, I like you... -
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Loathed: Lagan by Nora Phoenix
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen mutual hate turns into something else entirely... Lagan absolutely despises his law professor, Killian Evans. He’s an arrogant, snobby know-it-all who looks down on anyone who’s not up to his standards. If only he wasn’t so damn hot. If only he didn’t make Lagan want an entirely different lesson from him… Killian absolutely despises his student, Lagan Foster... -
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Verismo by E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo men, shaped by the demons of their past, find their lives inexplicably intertwined. Nicolas Michaud, the prodigy composer and pianist, grew up apart from the world. A mother who neglected him, and a father who never met him. But when he's suddenly orphaned, Nicolas is taken from his comfortable home and thrown into a life where no one understands him... -
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Adore by E. Davies
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“I’m gonna go from twink to twunk.” Tired of hookups, Caspian Grey is hitting the gym, though he can’t decide who he’s trying to impress—the sexy gym owner, or his dating app buddy, Bi Unicorn. If he can pack on some muscles, maybe a man will finally overlook his quirks and hold onto him. Matt Rowan owns a safe, welcoming gym, but his bank account and love life are equally empty... -
![Fix Me: Tattoos and Temptation Book 2 by Mia Monroe]()
Fix Me: Tattoos and Temptation Book 2 by Mia Monroe
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMy crush has Daddy written all over him The minute I laid eyes on him he became my new hobby. I turned on the charm to win him over, only to get friendzoned. The more time we spend together, the more glimpses I get of the Daddy he’s hiding under his no dating allowed exterior. Unfortunately for Saint, a Daddy is exactly what this boy is looking for... -
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Illegal Contact by Neve Wilder, Riley Hart
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI've hated spoiled, cocky Patrick Whitt since the first time I saw him at football camp when we were kids.Once we made it to the NFL, of course, he landed on the LA Royals, the biggest rivals of my team, the Denver Rush. Everything about him rubs me the wrong way...until one unexpected night, we happen to rub each other the right way, and suddenly I can't get enough of him... -
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What He Learns by E.M. Denning
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA new dominantA jaded submissiveWhat could possibly go right?Sterling's plan is simple. Learn how to be dominant, woo his crush. The only problem is he doesn't know how to do either of those things. Getting a job at the local kink club seems like a good place to start. Meeting a kind and older submissive on his first night on the job throws a wrench into his plans... -
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A House of Cards: Deconstructing Ethan by J.P. Barnaby
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEthan Bryant's world has been turned upside down by the loss of his submissives. Alone and desperate, his life spins dangerously out of control. Will a return to Chicago give him the closure he so desperately seeks? What happens when a childhood friend comes back into Ethan's life, vying for his love... -
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Choosing Fate: A Love in Eden Novella by Sloane Kennedy
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZanderThe quick stopover in the small ranching town of Eden, Wyoming was supposed to be the chance to close the door on a piece of my past. Unfortunately, my temperamental car has other ideas. The thing is, with my tattoos and piercings, a guy like me doesn't exactly fit in a town like Eden.Then I meet her.Sweet, innocent, single mom Jolene who does fit in Eden.At least on the outside... -
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Malicious Compliance by E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere's nothing like an epic fall from grace.Relationship: over.Career: trashed.Home: lost.And somehow, it gets worse when I move into a run-down apartment with a neighbor who's made it his mission to make my life a living hell... -
![A Different Kind of Love by Nicola Haken]()
A Different Kind of Love by Nicola Haken
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLove is simple. People are not. Despite growing up without it, William Walker knows all about love. He loves his wife. He loves his children. He loves the cat. He has the perfect family, and all he had to do to get it was push aside one pesky little feeling.Unfortunately, love doesn’t pay the bills... -
![What You Are by Erin E. Keller]()
What You Are by Erin E. Keller
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlex walks down the road of his life, apparently without any detours. He has a job, friends, a nice apartment and a girlfriend who meets his needs. A smooth life lived on a smooth road. But when Daniel shows up at his door, Alex meets the first bump in road -- which turns out to be more like a boulder -- in his way... -
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Strawberry Moon by Spencer Spears
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrevor: It was supposed to be a one-night stand. Josh isn’t even my type. I mean, physically, sure, with those hopeful green eyes and hips that fit perfectly in my hands, he's insanely sexy. But the guy talks too much, tries too hard, flirts way too shamelessly. From the moment I met Josh, I knew he'd drive me crazy. I didn't think it mattered for one night... -
![The Victorian by Rosalind Abel]()
The Victorian by Rosalind Abel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSexy bartender Seth Marino is the epitome of the allure and sophistication for which the town of Lavender Shores is known. For twenty years, Seth has found contentment and happiness as co-owner of the Blue Blossom Bed-and-Breakfast. Seth’s kind heart, good looks, and humor charm both locals and tourists—except the one person who despises him... -
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Protecting The Prince (Titan Bodyguards: Duty and Desire) by Ali Lyda, Aiden Bates
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’m not going to fall for a spoiled price.Prince Ryden is as hot as he is off limits.I have no intention of sleeping with a client, especially not a royal client.He’s got the weight of an entire kingdom on his shoulders, and he deserves to let loose for a bit.Maybe I can show him a thing or two.It can never be more than a fling.A guy like Ryden wouldn’t want me forever anyway...
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