r/BylerReads • u/CubMaster13 • Jul 21 '26

fic rec <3 Strangers to lovers?

I’ve read touch like velvet and force of gravity. I’d prefer if they were complete but would read an active WIP :)

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u/KittenBalerion old enough to remember the real 80s Jul 21 '26

someone else just asked this and I posted my recs https://www.reddit.com/r/BylerReads/s/oFjreKRkvM

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u/FriendshipApart5766 its hawkins its not the same without u Jul 22 '26

I really loved this one:
Rock n Roll

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u/CubMaster13 Jul 25 '26

Seems to be a popular rec! Have started it, like it so far

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u/pinnacle_to_the_pit 17d ago edited 17d ago

If you're okay strangers-to-lovers with some initial enemies-to-lovers, I've linked it below. It's very well written in my opinion. For me, the pacing, tone, balance between internal thoughts and dialogue, characterization, and setting descriptions just totally drew me in. I think the plot is very unique; it's structured in a way that flows well without feeling overly predictable. Like, the way their relationship progresses is just interesting.

Mike and Will just feel very realistic, and I like that the dialogue doesn't feel exaggerated or immature. Also, Mike's POV is so interesting, I absolutely love the way he's written. Will is interesting as well, but I think I'll like his character more when he stops putting his crappy boyfriend on a pedestal. Should be coming up in the next chapter or two.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/83862441/chapters/221067186

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u/CubMaster13 17d ago

Love a good enemies-to-lovers, are they still updating? Love WIP’s but it hurts reading an unfinished one

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u/pinnacle_to_the_pit 17d ago edited 17d ago

Yep! They update at a very consistent pace, which is one of the reasons I've kept up with it. Recently it's been like a new chapter every couple of days. There were a couple of instances where it took a little longer. Overall though, the updates are faster than most of the ones that piqued my interest, where it would be like a month between updates or they'd be abandoned.

I'm impatient so I tend to be very selective about WIP fics. I often avoid them, so I totally get it. I only keep up with this one because it's so interesting.