Often, they end with a sense of melancholy. The person with unrequired love may have to accept the reality and move on. For example, in 'The Great Gatsby', Gatsby's unrequired love for Daisy leads to his tragic death and in a way, his unrequited love ends with his own destruction.
Some end with the unrequired love becoming mutual. For example, in many contemporary romance novels, the two characters finally realize their feelings for each other and get together.
Often, revenge love novels end with either forgiveness or a form of reconciliation. The characters who were seeking revenge realize that love is more important than holding grudges. For example, in some novels, the person who was wronged may forgive their lover who once betrayed them and they start anew.
Many dramatic love novels end with a sense of resolution. Take 'Jane Eyre' for instance. After going through a series of trials, Jane and Mr. Rochester are reunited and start a new life together. However, this doesn't mean that all the problems are gone. But it gives a feeling that love has prevailed in the end. There are also those that end with the lovers parting ways forever, which is a very dramatic way to show the impossibility of their love due to various reasons such as social status or personal beliefs.
They often end happily, with the couple getting together. For example, in many classic romances, the two lovers overcome all the difficulties and start a new life together.
Some love stories end in a more bittersweet way. The couple may part ways, but they have grown and learned from the relationship. They might still have love for each other, but they realize that they are better off apart for various reasons, such as different life goals or personal growth directions.
Some end happily with the couple getting together. They might decide to stay together after the summer ends, perhaps moving to the same place or making long - distance work. For example, in a story, the two characters who met at a summer resort realize they can't live without each other and make plans for their future together.
Often, they end tragically. For example, in 'Romeo and Juliet', both lovers die. Their families' feud and the forbidden nature of their love lead to this tragic outcome.
Often they end happily. The lovers overcome the obstacles that made their love a secret in the first place. For example, in 'Pride and Prejudice', Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy get married after all misunderstandings are cleared.
Often, the protagonist makes a clear choice between the two love interests. For example, in some novels, the girl might realize that one guy has been there for her all along and truly understands her, so she chooses him over the other.
Well, a common way second chance at love novels end is with the couple finding a new and deeper understanding of each other. They might have grown and changed since their first attempt at love. So, they either get back together in a more fulfilling way, like in 'Pride and Prejudice' where Elizabeth and Darcy's second chance leads to a more mature and loving relationship. Or, they realize that they are better off as friends or that they've simply outgrown their old feelings, which is a less common but still possible ending.