Books where they're friends but one of them has always wanted more. So it's the journey of how they support each other regardless, but also make that leap! (Title is a quote from Homebound by Meredith Trapp). I'm not talking about strangers to friends to lovers... we're looking for history, yearning, backstory stuff lol. Suggestions welcome!
created by mikaelabooks
last updated July, 2025
This one may fit the category so I'll leave the suggestion. "This Spells Love" by Kate Robb
Perfect! I added it. Thank you for the rec <3
I just did a post on this on my Instagram and was going to share it on here as a list, too! You can check the IG one here But here are some that are what you're looking for: A Love Like the Sun by Riss M. Neilson Every Summer After by Carley Fortune Lovelight Farms by BK Borison The Sneak Peak by Victoria Wilder Echoes of You by Catherine Cowles Bleeding Hearts by Jess Taylor Tie Me Down by Melanie Harlow Funny Feelings by Tarah DeWitt Blurred Lines by Lauren Layne
How cute! Thank you for building my perfect TBR
I made this list and then started "Never Been Shipped" and its the MOST YEARNING from a friendzonee I've ever read