More examples

• It's the story of a woman who plots a dastardly revenge on her unfaithful lover.
• He's had a tattoo with the name of a former lover removed, to avoid hurting the feelings of his current inamorata.
• Ellis plays the part of the young lover spurned by his mistress.
• He said that he was America's greatest lover, although I suspect it was tongue in cheek.
• Miss Snowden yesterday launched a vituperative attack on her ex-boss and former lover.