5 Forced Proximity Romance Trope Books
Forced proximity romance traps two characters in close quarters due to external circumstances (shared living space, work assignment, or situation beyond their control), creating an inescapable intimacy that breaks down resistance and accelerates romantic feelings. (Some links below are Amazon affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)
The Billionaire’s Tempting Nanny: A single dad fighting for custody hires the curvy neighbor he ghosted six years ago as his daughter's nanny, but when their chemistry reignites and he asks her to be his fake fiancée, the past threatens to destroy everything they're building together.
Fake Married to My Rockstar: A kindergarten teacher agrees to a fake marriage with her brother's tattooed rock star best friend because she thinks he's gay, but when their first kiss proves otherwise and feelings get real, she discovers she might not have been the girl he actually wanted all along.
Accidentally Married to My Grumpy Billionaire: A journalist accidentally signs a contract marriage with a grumpy billionaire CEO who mistakes her for his intended bride, and when living together turns tension into passion, they both discover their fake arrangement might be turning into something terrifyingly real.
How to Fake Date a Hockey Star: A PR specialist agrees to fake date the grumpiest hockey player in the league to soften his reputation, but when their fake kisses turn real and a leaked secret destroys his trust, she must choose between the promotion she's worked for and the man she accidentally fell in love with.
The Minotaur’s Curvy Principal: A curvy principal with a thing for minotaurs gets accidentally locked overnight in a storage room with the shy, brooding bullman from her best friend's wedding party, and discovers that forced proximity might be exactly what they need to overcome their insecurities and ignite their undeniable chemistry.
