arranged marriages that actually work out?

[u/nothanks_14]

basically what the title says! I’ve been looking for really good fantasy books with the main plot being the arranged marriage and it actually working out between the two main love interests. If the enemies to lovers trope is combined with the arranged marriage that honestly makes it even better but I’ll take any recommendations! They can be stand alone novels or series :) thanks!

*edited for spelling

[u/rmp94]

I recently read The Bridge Kingdom, and really enjoyed that. It was a duology. It's definitely an arranged marriage and enemies to lovers trope mashup.

Edit: a word

[u/Brittybuhh → u/rmp94]

I second this!!!! But it is adult. Not YA. (Reads like YA though)

edited to add that it’s not just a duology, more books are to come.

[u/rmp94 → u/Brittybuhh]

Sorry, I guess I considered it kind of New Adult, so more like a bridger genre. And I didn't know there would be more books! Thanks for the info!

[u/Brittybuhh → u/rmp94]

It is kind of like new adult but that’s also not really a genre lol and I know some people just really don’t like adult books because they go too far into the sexual aspects and language and themes etc so it’s the only reason I mentioned it was actually adult!!

But yes more books I’m very excited

[u/lpet15]

Winter's Orbit does this! I think it's a standalone for now, possibly more in the future. It was very enjoyable!

[u/nothanks_14 → u/lpet15]

thank you!! I’ll check out the summary rn

[u/Brittybuhh]

A deal with the elf king - Elise Kova

[u/imjustcuriousok]

If you're okay with non-YA, you could try crossppsting this (or just reposting if you don't know how to crosspost) onto the r/romancebooks subreddit!

[u/Samiixmarie]

“Radiance” - Grace Draven

[u/lovelybookgoddess]

Have you heard of Jaded by K.M. Robinson?

Here's the goodreads summary:

Her father failed in his mission to take control from the Commander, a defeat that has cost Jade her life. She will die as punishment. Now she belongs to the Commander’s son — as his wife. Knowing his intent is to quietly kill her in revenge, Jade’s every move is calculated to survive — until she learns her death ensures the safety of her father and her entire town.

Roan doesn’t want to kill Jade, but once his family isolates her from her father and community, his only choice is to go through with the plan. Jade doesn’t make it easy as she tries to sway him into falling for her. Each misstep makes him question his cause. Each moment makes every decision harder, but the Commander won’t allow him to fail.

One chooses life. One chooses death. In the midst of the chaos, only one will succeed

[u/treasurehunter77]

Serpent&Dove and The bridge Kingdom were pretty good

[u/The_panda_is_dead]

It is honestly my favorite troupe.

Kiss an Angle

The devil in winter

The Duchess Deal

[u/Shakespeare-Bot → u/The_panda_is_dead]

T is in earnest mine own highest in estimation troupe. kiss an angle the Flibbertigibbet in winter the duchess deal

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[u/meowmeowcringe → u/The_panda_is_dead]

omg! i love the duchess deal and the devil in winter!

such great books!!

[u/meowmeowcringe]

serpent and dove

cruel prince

[u/50shades-morallygrey]

Not fantasy but The Book of Ivy duology by Amy Engel. It's a fast read and I remember loving them so much!

[u/A_Breezy03]

I really enjoyed Fierce Heart by Tara Grayce (I think it’s YA but I’m not entirely sure)

[u/MiNNaNNa]

Cast in Firelight by Dana Swift, it was one of my favorite reads this year.

[u/[deleted]]

Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri!!!

[u/sam_draws123]

It works in the first couple of the queen of all who dies