Forced Proximity Romance trope picks on Sort By Cravings: 24 books, average spice 2.6/5, from 0/5 Clean (The Well of Ascension) to 5/5 Scorching (A Court of Silver Flames), 310–757 pages. Start with A Court of Silver Flames by A Court of Silver Flames (print or Kindle) (5/5 Scorching, 757 pages).
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Forced Proximity Romance trope picks on Sort By Cravings: 24 books, average spice 2.6/5, from 0/5 Clean (The Well of Ascension) to 5/5 Scorching (A Court of Silver Flames), 310–757 pages. Start with A Court of Silver Flames by A Court of Silver Flames (print or Kindle) (5/5 Scorching, 757 pages).
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A Court of Silver Flames is the first visible path in this trope guide.
Open A Court of Silver FlamesThe Well of Ascension is the lowest visible spice option at 0/5 Clean.
Open The Well of AscensionA Court of Silver Flames has the highest visible spice signal at 5/5 Scorching.
Open A Court of Silver FlamesConfessions of a Shopaholic is the quickest visible commitment at 310 pages.
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A Court of Silver Flames is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with Nesta/Cassian, 5/5 Scorching, and 757 pages, very long commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
The Well of Ascension is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 0/5, 0/5 Clean, and 590 pages, longer commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Confessions of a Shopaholic is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 1/5, 1/5 Sweet, and 310 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
A Fate Inked in Blood is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 4/5, 4/5 Spicy, and 400 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Labyrinth's Heart is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 1/5, 1/5 Sweet, and 752 pages, very long commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
The Sea King is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 4/5, 4/5 Spicy, and 512 pages, longer commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Zodiac Academy: Shadow Princess is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 4/5, 4/5 Spicy, and 728 pages, very long commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
So Not Meant To Be is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 2/5, 2/5 Warm, and 500 pages, longer commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Beach Read is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 3/5 Moderate and 361 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
King of Sloth is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with Kings of Sin closer, 4/5 Spicy, and 432 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Mile High is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 4/5, 4/5 Spicy, and 424 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Pucking Wild is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 5/5, 5/5 Scorching, and 624 pages, longer commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Motorcycle Man is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 4/5, 4/5 Spicy, and 504 pages, longer commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Restore Me is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 2/5, 2/5 Warm, and 438 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Chain of Thorns is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 1/5, 1/5 Sweet, and 752 pages, very long commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Ironside is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 1/5, 1/5 Sweet, and 323 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Between the Lines is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 0/5, 0/5 Clean, and 352 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Catwoman: Soulstealer is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 0/5, 0/5 Clean, and 384 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Keep Her Safe is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 1/5, 1/5 Sweet, and 416 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
The Chemist is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 1/5, 1/5 Sweet, and 518 pages, longer commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Does It Hurt? is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 5/5 dark forced proximity, 5/5 Scorching, and 476 pages, longer commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Forced Bonds is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 4/5, 4/5 Spicy, and 432 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Mind Games is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 3/5, 3/5 Moderate, and 416 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Shelter in Place is a visible Forced Proximity Romance trope pick with 3/5, 3/5 Moderate, and 448 pages, moderate commitment. Open the profile before deciding if series context, format availability, or content fit matters.
Comparison table
| # | Book | Lane | Spice | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Court of Silver Flames by A Court of Silver Flames (print or Kindle) | Nesta/Cassian | 5/5 Scorching | 757 pages |
| 2 | The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson | 0/5 | 0/5 Clean | 590 pages |
| 3 | Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella | 1/5 | 1/5 Sweet | 310 pages |
| 4 | A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen | 4/5 | 4/5 Spicy | 400 pages |
| 5 | Labyrinth's Heart by M.A. Carrick | 1/5 | 1/5 Sweet | 752 pages |
| 6 | The Sea King by C.L. Wilson | 4/5 | 4/5 Spicy | 512 pages |
| 7 | Zodiac Academy: Shadow Princess by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti | 4/5 | 4/5 Spicy | 728 pages |
| 8 | So Not Meant To Be by Meghan Quinn | 2/5 | 2/5 Warm | 500 pages |
| 9 | Beach Read by Beach Read (print or Kindle) | 3/5 Moderate | 3/5 Moderate | 361 pages |
| 10 | King of Sloth by King of Sloth | Kings of Sin closer | 4/5 Spicy | 432 pages |
| 11 | Mile High by Liz Tomforde | 4/5 | 4/5 Spicy | 424 pages |
| 12 | Pucking Wild by Emily Rath | 5/5 | 5/5 Scorching | 624 pages |
| 13 | Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley | 4/5 | 4/5 Spicy | 504 pages |
| 14 | Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi | 2/5 | 2/5 Warm | 438 pages |
| 15 | Chain of Thorns by Cassandra Clare | 1/5 | 1/5 Sweet | 752 pages |
| 16 | Ironside by Holly Black | 1/5 | 1/5 Sweet | 323 pages |
| 17 | Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult | 0/5 | 0/5 Clean | 352 pages |
| 18 | Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas | 0/5 | 0/5 Clean | 384 pages |
| 19 | Keep Her Safe by K.A. Tucker | 1/5 | 1/5 Sweet | 416 pages |
| 20 | The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer | 1/5 | 1/5 Sweet | 518 pages |
| 21 | Does It Hurt? by Does It Hurt? (print or Kindle) | 5/5 dark forced proximity | 5/5 Scorching | 476 pages |
| 22 | Forced Bonds by J. Bree | 4/5 | 4/5 Spicy | 432 pages |
| 23 | Mind Games by Nora Roberts | 3/5 | 3/5 Moderate | 416 pages |
| 24 | Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts | 3/5 | 3/5 Moderate | 448 pages |
FAQ
Start with A Court of Silver Flames by A Court of Silver Flames (print or Kindle): 5/5 Scorching, 757 pages. It is the strongest Forced Proximity Romance match on this list; the table below compares all 24 by spice, genre and length.
On Sort By Cravings' 0–5 scale, Forced Proximity Romance books here average 2.6/5. The gentlest is The Well of Ascension at 0/5 Clean; the hottest is A Court of Silver Flames at 5/5 Scorching.
Yes. The Well of Ascension is 0/5 Clean and the gentlest Forced Proximity Romance pick here.
Confessions of a Shopaholic at 310 pages. The longest is A Court of Silver Flames at 757 pages.
No. They share one trope, but genre, spice, pacing and series context vary; each row links to a full profile with content heads-ups before you buy.
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