forum How to write a shippable couple readers with froth over?

Started November 18, 2019 by Sophie Herbert

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Hello so I am trying to write a relationship in my novel but I don't want it to feel forced or cliche. Basically the girl is technically a princess, but her kingdom was ambushed and her father was killed, etc. She managed to escape the slaughter with the help of a knight (who is a shapeshifter who can shift into an Elder Lynx - a mythical beast which is essentially a really large lynx)
ANYWAYS the novel begins whilst they are on the run in the middle of the forest. Not too sure whether they have been on the run for a while now or whether it has only been a few days. But the point is I want Ser Dresden (the knight) to fall in love with Lady Lois, but how do I do this in a cute subtle way???

The more drawn out it is the more people will obsess over it. Avoid making it obvious really early in the book. Maybe hint at it a little once they've known each other for a while. I'd suggest making it more significant towards the end. If you make it seem natural then it won't feel forced and love takes time

@Reblod thank you! This really helps!