The Best “Irresistible Neighbor” Romances

There’s something dangerous about living so close to temptation. The guy next door has a habit of showing up at the worst possible times… looking way too good to ignore.

He’s there when she’s taking out the trash in pajamas. He hears the arguments. The bad dates. The heartbreak.

And when the tension finally tips over into something more? There’s no escaping it—he’s right there.

Some neighbor romances sizzle with tension. Others charm with slow-burn feels. The best ones? Do both.

From forbidden glances across balconies to unexpected late-night knocks, the irresistible neighbor trope brings all the drama… with a side of convenience.

Here are a few suggestions I loved:

• Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan -  Emotional and quiet bad boy lives next door. A truly unique neighbor romance.

• Roomies by Christina Lauren - They fake a relationship for convenience, but the tension? All too real.

• Play With Me by Becka Mack - He’s her brother’s best friend and her new neighbor. Banter, angst, and off-the-charts chemistry.

• The Guy on the Right by Kate Stewart - Sweet, slow-burn tension with a guy-next-door who’s a total underdog—and completely irresistible.