Author
Scarlett Thorne writes scorching enemies-to-lovers romance where hatred burns hot enough to become something else entirely. A former debate champion and trial attorney, Scarlett understands the intoxicating chemistry of worthy opponents—the thrill of meeting someone who matches your fire, challenges your every argument, and refuses to let you win easily. Her novels feature rivals in every arena: competing lawyers, dueling business owners, political opponents, academic nemeses, and feuding neighbors whose wars escalate into passion.
Her protagonists don't just dislike each other—they actively scheme, sabotage, and one-up each other in increasingly creative ways. The banter is vicious, the competition fierce, and the sexual tension so thick readers can barely breathe. Scarlett excels at the pivot point: the moment enemies realize their obsession with defeating each other has become obsession of another kind. A heated argument becomes a heated kiss. A business rivalry becomes late nights "strategizing" that involve very little strategy. Grudging respect evolves into something neither party expected or wanted.
What sets Scarlett apart is her refusal to soften her characters too quickly. Her enemies earn their evolution through genuine conflict, forcing each other to grow, and slowly recognizing the person beneath the opponent. The grovel, when it comes, is always spectacular—because characters who fought this hard must work equally hard to make amends. Readers praise her "weaponized banter," "absolutely unhinged rivals," and romances that feel earned through fire.
She maintains a professional rivalry with several other romance authors. They all insist they're just friends.
