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The Enemy

by Sarah Adams · 352 pages · Published July 2024
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3.80 / 5 across 10K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)

A sweet, fun Adult contemporary romance built around enemies to lovers, bed & breakfast, small town. 352 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Sweet. Fun. Romantic.

Sweet Fun Romantic

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Sweet Fun Romantic
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Enemies to Lovers
Bed & Breakfast
Small Town
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
2/5
Core elements
Genre
Contemporary Romance
Small Town
Moods
Sweet
Fun
Romantic
Key Tropes
Enemies to Lovers
Bed & Breakfast
Small Town
Ending
Satisfying
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Is The Enemy spicy?

Low heat (2/5) — some tension and mild scenes.

Who would enjoy The Enemy?

Readers who love sweet and fun stories with enemies to lovers and bed & breakfast. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is The Enemy?

A sweet, fun Adult contemporary romance built around enemies to lovers, bed & breakfast, small town. 352 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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