They Marry by Contract, but the Male Lead Eventually Falls for the Heroine 协议结婚，最后男主爱上女主

1. 101 分 After the Breakup, Miss Shen Dropped the Act 分手之后，沈小姐她不装了 The Fox Who Loves Cats爱吃猫的狐狸Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, both leads are devoted only to each other; no getting back together after a breakup. Marriage first, love later. The female lead falls in love after marriage, while the male lead’s secret crush finally comes true. Seven-year age gap.] Shen Nanqiao spent a year with Pei Yi in Nancheng. She was gentle and obedient, never made a fuss, and always played the perfect girlfriend. People around them laughed at her. “Little girl, stop dreaming. You have no family connections or influence, ye 1.3kReads8.9Score157Shelves
2. 102 结 Married, but Keeping It Secret 结婚了，但是隐婚 West Lake Vinegar Fish Is Pretty Tasty西湖醋鱼挺好吃Modern Romance717k WordsCompleted [Mutual First Love + Secret Marriage + White Moonlight + Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium + Personal Growth] I married my boss, but we kept it a secret. “I heard the boss got married.” “I think his wife is the heiress of the S Group.” “Wow! A power couple, then. I wonder whose mouth is watering with envy? Not me…” While my coworkers were enthusiastically gossiping, the boss strolled past at an unhurried pace and dropped a bombshell that nearly scorched the place to the ground. “That's right, 184Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You could check this one out!

3. 103 天 A Cute Baby Falls from the Sky, and CEO Shi's Old Tree Blossoms Again 天降萌宝，时大总裁他老树开花了 Mo An'an沫安安Modern Romance582k WordsCompleted Completed, so dive right in. [Straightforward woman with an unconventional way of thinking x cool, proud CEO / marriage before love] A top law student at Jiangcheng University crossed paths with CEO Shi after an accident. Before marriage: “Let's get married on paper and divorce after three years,” Shi Mubai said without a flicker of emotion. “I will never marry you. Dream on!” Lin Yuqi protested vehemently, a hint of anger in her voice. After marriage, the man who had always been used to his 1.4kReads8.6Score101Shelves

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   A top law student from Jiangcheng University and the CEO of Shida University meet unexpectedly and agree to a three-year marriage. Their feelings for each other deepen after the three-year term, but are further complicated by the arrival of their second child. This is essentially a marriage of convenience where the male lead falls in love with the female lead in the end.

4. 104 引 Luring the Wild Dog into Playing Nice 引野犬装乖 Not So Dark Under the Lamp灯下不黑黑Modern Romance499k WordsCompleted The print edition of Playing Nice is now available. [Overbearing CEO × powerful business tycoon × devoted love × modern romance × one-on-one] [Married first, love later × rekindled romance × bittersweet × healing] [Unhinged big sister who is the male lead's kryptonite × awkward big dog who spends every day trying to figure out if his wife loves him] Everyone in Jincheng's wealthy business circles knew He Jingzhun had three deadly flaws: He brought misfortune to his father, his mother, and his w 17.5kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves

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   Who understands the agonizing tension of a marriage of convenience?! Absolutely amazing!! Highly recommended!! A little angsty at first, then incredibly sweet later. The male and female leads redeem each other, running towards each other's needs. Even if they don't say it, their hearts and actions are always thinking of each other!! So sweet, the female lead is super witty.

5. 105 缅 Back from Northern Myanmar, I Marry a Beijing Tycoon 缅北归来，我嫁给京圈大佬 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance123k WordsCompleted [Forced Marriage + Powerful Tycoon’s Relentless Pursuit + Sweet Age-Gap Romance] After her boyfriend betrays her, Li Shiqi is sold to northern Myanmar. In her darkest hour, she happens upon Mu Tingye, the capital’s most powerful business tycoon, and only then manages to escape. Having fled a living hell, she is instead forced into marriage by the aloof, celibate business magnate. At first, Mu Tingye only wants to keep her under his thumb. But before long, he falls head over heels and spoils her 218Reads—Score—Shelves

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   After the marriage of convenience, the male protagonist falls in love with the female protagonist.

6. 106 真 The Real Heiress, but She Refuses to Reunite with Her Family 真千金，但拒绝认亲 Kui Kui Qi葵葵柒Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [A Growing Golden Finger + Mysticism + Campus Life + Wealthy Families + Showbiz (A Little Variety TV) + Fake and Real Heiresses + Contract Marriage] (Also known as: The Real Heiress, but She Refuses to Reunite with Her Family) Zong Yan was like a wild weed. Unloved by her parents, she grew up hungry and struggling, eventually becoming a towering tree. When she was eighteen, the wealthy Ming family suddenly showed up and told her that the hospital had switched the babies at birth. They wanted to 2.1kReads8.8Score280Shelves

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   💕💕In this marriage of convenience, the male lead falls in love with the female lead! 🍒Mystical element—both the male and female leads can tell fortunes! The female lead has a cheat ability (which can be upgraded); she can see the age and keywords of the day above the heads of everyone she sees!

7. 107 一 A Life Full of Joy 一笙有喜 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [A breathtaking beauty, a fallen heiress, VS a refined, aloof heir to a powerful Beijing family. Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + clear-headed heroine] After a sudden upheaval, Song Xi has no choice but to marry the refined, aloof heir to the Qiao family. At first, though, the two are like needle and wheat: neither can stand the other. Who could have guessed that they’d later be so sweet together? Their friends all complained, “Leave us single people a way to live!” One day, Presiden 33.7kReads9.5Score3.7kShelves

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   It perfectly meets your requirements.

8. 108 迟 Belated Love Runs Deeper Than the Sea 迟来的深情，比海深 Sister Xian Dai籼黛姐姐Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Eight years as a contract couple. In this fast-paced world, they stayed together for years, overcoming one challenge after another as they climbed from the bottom to the top, from a branch office to the company headquarters. At last, he got his wish and was promoted to group president. She thought she would be able to stay by his side with greater security. But once he’d made it, the first thing he did was cut ties with the woman in his bed! Eight years, eight whole years. Every beautiful dream 710Reads8.8Score197Shelves

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   A ten-year contract; the male lead loves the female lead, yet is afraid to love her. The male lead is so pitiful.

9. 109 结 On Our Wedding Day, the Heir to a Tycoon Family Put Me in My Place 结婚当天，豪门继承人给我下马威 Xia Buya夏布吖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marry first, fall in love later + seven-year age gap + misunderstandings + rekindled love] [Proud, high-status male lead + calm, clever female lead. Sweet-and-angsty romance is the best!] Everyone in Mocheng says that Master Mo, who is nearly thirty, has no interest in women. Rumor has it he's waiting for his childhood sweetheart, and that the two of them will naturally marry in time. But one day, Mo Chengzhou is suddenly forced by his grandfather to marry a twenty-one-year-old girl with a five 3.8kReads9.1Score375Shelves

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   The man fell in love during the arranged marriage.

10. 110 闪 I Married a Trillionaire CEO at First Sight, and He's My Husband 闪婚千亿总裁是我老公 Just a Nobody所谓渣渣Modern Romance264k WordsOngoing [Sweet Romance + Married First, Love Later + Face-slapping + Revenge + Playing the Fool to Catch the Tiger] Shen Nanxi was tricked by her stepsister and kidnapped to an auction. Just as she was in danger, Fu Tingxiao, a powerful man in the imperial capital, rescued her. To save her company and investigate her mother’s death, Shen Nanxi had no choice but to sign a contract selling herself. But after registering their marriage, she discovered that her husband was the CEO of the imperial capital’s 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Just as she was hanging up the phone, Ling Zhengxuan spoke again, somewhat hesitantly: "Nanxi, are you... Are you really sure you want to marry Fu Tingxiao? If you haven't thought it through, I can take you away first..." "Yes, I've thought it through." "Okay." After hanging up, Shen Nanxi nudged Tang Shuang, who had been listening intently beside her with a gossipy look on her face.

11. 111 完 I'm Done For, the Top Host I Picked Is a Big Shot from the Capital 完蛋，我点的头牌是京圈大佬 Xia Buya夏布吖Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The Jiang family’s illegitimate daughter, outwardly obedient but rebellious to the core, × the refined, cold, and proud Sixth Master Fu, feared by everyone in the capital’s elite circle “How are you going to thank me?” The man’s magnetic, seductive voice sounded by her ear once again. Jiang Liuli’s earlobes flushed warm. She knew she couldn’t escape. Every time he said that, she became a little rabbit completely at his mercy. What had she done to end up owing him so many favors? He was supposed 5.9kReads8.6Score657Shelves
12. 112 报 Report, Mr. CEO: Your Wife Dumped You Again 报告总裁，你又被夫人甩了 North North Star北北星Modern Romance218k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced, wealthy CEO, marriage before love] Everyone says Pei Yishen doesn’t love Su Chi and was forced into the marriage. That’s why, on their wedding day, Pei Yishen left for a foreign country, making Su Chi a laughingstock throughout the city. Their marriage was a constant battle. But who could have guessed… “Mr. Pei, someone hit madam.” “Break his hand.” “Mr. Pei, madam wants to go on vacation.” “Go buy her an island.” “Mr. Pei, madam wants a divorce.” “Tell her she can 103Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    This is the book! It's full of witty plot points, a family-arranged marriage, and incredibly addictive. The male lead is sharp-tongued and arrogant; I really want to see how he'll woo his wife. The female lead isn't naive or weak; both leads are intelligent.

13. 113 被 After My Baby Was Stolen, I Married a Tycoon on a Whim 被偷走一个宝宝后和首富闪婚 Jun Youyou君悠悠Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + married life + devoted husband + wealthy CEO + adorable kids] Hoping to find her daughter a good father, Xia Yimo impulsively married a man who also had a child. She thought they would simply make do in their blended family and muddle through life, but she never expected her new husband to be so domineering and passionate, spoiling her and the children rotten. She thought her new husband was rich, but never imagined he was rich enough to buy an entire building and give it 144Reads8.5Score102Shelves

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    The male and female leads were strangers before, but had two children. One of them was taken away by a family in the north. Five years later, the baby is looking for its mother in place of its father. The two leads have a whirlwind marriage, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love.

14. 114 诱 Luring His Wife into His Arms: The Possessive CEO’s Many Ways of Showing Love 诱妻入怀：偏执总裁的花式宠爱 Mu Yu Xing木羽星Modern Romance285k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later / Contract Marriage / Face-Slapping and Trash-Taking-Down / Sweet Romance / Lighthearted Comedy / Happy Ending] (A humble office drone who has sworn off love × a seemingly aloof, actually scheming workaholic CEO) President Han was broad-shouldered and long-legged, handsome and wealthy, with a striking presence. He was famous throughout City A, drawing countless heiresses and debutantes, yet this cold-hearted man barely gave them a glance. Then Lin Yuxin got drunk and 476Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    The male lead likes the female lead, secretly destroys the marriage agreement, and dotes on her while flirting with her, enticing her to fall in love with him. I couldn't stop smiling while reading it.

15. 115 枭 The Overbearing Xiao Lord: His Contract Wife Is Too Irresistible 枭爷霸宠：契约娇妻太诱人 The Tangerines Aren't Ripe桔子没熟Modern Romance2.1M WordsCompleted [Devoted to each other + married first, fall in love later + domineering CEO + sweet romance + no angst] The short dramas adapted from this novel, Time Gives Us Favor and A Sweet Surprise, are now available. After one reckless night, Xia Zhichu sleeps with the most distinguished man in A City. He clings to her and forces her to become Mrs. Mo, insisting that since he slept with her, he has to take responsibility. He is a ruthless, cold, calculating, fabulously wealthy corporate heir, while she i 21.1kReads9.4Score1.8kShelves

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    Very good [shy] It's just not finished yet.

16. 116 弄 Taming the Wild Bones 弄野骨 He Ruan Yu何阮与Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted Exquisite Jiangnan beauty VS fatherly, powerful man from Beijing’s elite circle [Six-year age gap X Sweet romance X Cherished and pampered X Happy ending] “I wish you eternal prosperity, Mr. Fu.” Tong Wan “May you enjoy a long and blessed life, Wanwan.” Fu Shuyi Tong Wan was raised in luxury, with skin like ice and features like jade. One performance of Spring’s Ode earned her the title of Jiangnan’s slender-waisted beauty. After an unexpected misfortune left her family destitute, she became th 1.5kReads8.6Score191Shelves

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    A stunningly beautiful woman from Jiangnan versus a powerful, influential CEO from Beijing. The female lead, known for her slender waist and graceful figure, faces a sudden downfall after her family falls on hard times, forcing her to seek the male lead's protection.

17. 117 初 When the Clouds Rise in Early Summer 初夏云起时 Lanzi澜起Modern Romance497k WordsCompleted “Are you here to register your marriage?” “Are you the person who’s going to register a marriage with me?” He had a family of equal standing and admirers constantly circling him; she had a childhood sweetheart and a terrible ex-boyfriend. He was a domineering CEO, and she was a recent college graduate. Their lives had never crossed, but a household registration document and a promise brought them together in a marriage of convenience. He had to deal with a vast and complicated family business, w 176Reads8.0Score103Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love is sweet.

18. 118 高 My Aloof Husband, Don't Tempt Me 高冷老公别诱我 Lazy Bingbing懒冰冰Modern Romance3.5M WordsCompleted A deal to stand in as a substitute made her the fake wife of a cold, aloof CEO. As long as he wanted something, she did her best to play along. But gradually, she could no longer tell whether this was just a transaction or if her feelings were real… When his real wife appeared, he treated her as if she didn’t exist. When she tried to leave, he locked her in a room and pampered her all night. When she got angry, he left his real wife behind and traveled a thousand miles to soothe her. Unable to t 23Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    The marriage was arranged, and the female lead believed she was a substitute for someone else, thinking the male lead already had someone he loved. In reality, the male lead had always loved the female lead.

19. 119 老 My Husband Told Me to Find a Backup, but When I Did, He Started Crying 老公让我找备胎，真找了他又哭唧唧 Qian Youcai钱有财Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted Everyone knows Gu Shiye is Jiangcheng’s most notorious playboy. And Jiang Huaixu is forced to marry a man like him. The catch is, they’ve only just gotten their marriage certificates, and this playboy is already determined to drag her off to get a divorce. For the sake of her seriously ill mother, she can only play the innocent, pitiful little flower in front of him, hoping to change his mind. His new wife is just so obedient that, for once, Gu Shiye’s heart softens toward a woman. He agrees to 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book! This book! This book! The male and female protagonists are in a marriage of convenience, but the female protagonist approaches the male protagonist with ulterior motives, which he is unaware of. The male protagonist lays down three rules with the female protagonist: she cannot have any romantic feelings for him, cannot harbor any fantasies about him, and cannot deceive him. The female protagonist agrees to these rules because she doesn't like the man. However! During their time together, the male protagonist doesn't let the female protagonist be bullied just because she's in a marriage of convenience. On the contrary, he protects and cherishes her. The female protagonist is no pushover either! If a manipulative woman comes along, she'll be even more manipulative. She will never let herself be taken advantage of.

20. 120 你 You Hate Me? Wow, You’re Such a Nice Person 你恨我啊，那你人还怪好呢 Fish with the Hiccups打酒嗝的鱼Modern Romance573k WordsCompleted Si Qinghuan was a rebellious office worker fresh out of college. She hadn’t even had a chance to whip the workplace into shape before she kicked the bucket. When she opens her eyes, she’s inside a ridiculous novel she read ages ago, as the cannon-fodder wife of the male lead, whose abuse has left her organs and limbs in a sorry state. She’s also bound to a System that gains energy from other people’s emotions. The bad news: Apart from her cheap contract husband, everyone around her is an enemy, 1.4kReads7.3Score111Shelves

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    It's really super good, and the female lead has a really refreshing personality.

21. 121 偏 She’s the One I Like: The CEO Goes All Out to Win Her Back 偏偏喜欢她，霸总追妻宠翻天 The Moonlight Is Lovely月色正浓Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + lighthearted and funny + age gap + both pure-hearted + heroine knows who she loves and hates, and isn't a saint] Ye Qingyu, a university student at Jiangzhou University, has the most heartless scumbag of a father. For the sake of his business, he wants to send her, his daughter with his ex-wife, to keep an old man company. Desperate to give her mother, who has leukemia, even the slimmest chance of survival, Ye Qingyu grits her teeth and agrees to her cruel father's 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male and female protagonists in this book didn't know each other at first. Their paths crossed after they accidentally slept together. Later, the female protagonist became pregnant, and the male protagonist registered their marriage secretly, signing an agreement. It's a very good read.

22. 122 和 I Secretly Married the Best Actor, Then Became a Huge Star 和影帝隐婚后我竟然爆红了 Fei Tian绯恬Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted [Showbiz + Sweet Romance + Everyone’s Favorite + Secret Identity] Tang Shizhi wrote a steamy novel based on a film emperor, only to be caught red-handed by the real person himself. Tang Shizhi thought she was done for, but instead, the film emperor wanted to marry her! “I’ll give you eighty million yuan for a marriage of convenience. What do you say?” Tang Shizhi’s eyes lit up. “I’m an expert at playing all kinds of characters: the vicious supporting villainess, the innocent white lotus, the sch 233Reads9.2Score107Shelves

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    This is amazing! The male and female leads agree to be together. 🌈🌈Then feelings developed over time 🌨It's a story about two celebrities in the entertainment industry, a top-tier novel. It looks amazing! Recommendation rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

23. 123 说 It Was Supposed to Be a Business Marriage, but He Fell First 说好的商业联姻，他却先动了心 Seven Cafes七咖Modern Romance274k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later, devoted romance, both pure] [Cool and gentle heiress & devoted, scheming young nobleman] The Jiang and Xu families had arranged a marriage, and Jiang Manman and Xu Ze attended the same primary and middle schools... But like two parallel lines, they were never close. Jiang Manman thought her business marriage to Xu Ze would be one of mutual respect, as cold as ice. But when they were kidnapped and Xu Ze knelt before their captors and begged for her sake, she finally u 1.1kReads6.2Score104Shelves

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    A cold and gentle young lady marries a cunning and refined nobleman in a business marriage. Although they attended the same school, the male and female leads are not familiar with each other. After marriage, they treat each other with respect, revealing a deep affection beneath the seemingly cold exterior. In the end, the male lead gradually falls in love with the female lead while maintaining his composure.

24. 124 跪 Kneel and Kiss the Iris 跪吻鸢尾 All Living Things30芸芸众生30Modern Romance2.0M WordsOngoing Tu Mingyuan was made to marry the ruthless CEO of the Li family in her sister's place. He spent every night indulging himself with her, and she thought he loved her. But that was only what she believed. When he had to choose between two people, she was the one he abandoned. Pregnant, she fell into the sea and vanished without a trace. At last, the ruthless CEO went mad. “Drain every drop of seawater if you have to, but find her! I want her alive if she's alive, and her body if she's dead!” Three 2.9kReads—Score181Shelves

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    The male protagonist falls in love with the female protagonist in a marriage of convenience.

25. 125 我 I Won Over the CEO’s Whole Family by Talking Back 我靠怼人俘获霸总全家 Judgment and Reasoning判断推理Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + System + Face-Slapping + CEO + Contract Marriage] One-on-one romance, both leads’ first love. Would you keep going to work if it meant you could live forever? Yun Zhao gritted her teeth. “How is this eternal life? It’s eternal damnation!” With her life counting down, she snapped at coworkers and berated her boss. Even a passing dog got slapped. Then she accidentally activated an Emotion Collection System. From that moment on, she kept herself alive by picking fights with everyone and 883Reads8.1Score104Shelves

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    A contract marriage where the female lead has an emotion-collecting system; she uses it to argue with colleagues, bosses, and even kidnap the male lead to deal with his greedy relatives [a master of verbal sparring].

26. 126 试 The Trial Marriage Contract 试婚契约 Great Ye, a Thousand Autumns大叶千秋Modern Romance332k WordsCompleted Content warning: 1.v.3 (all male leads have only one partner) Happy ending [Modern Romance + Contract Marriage + Marriage Before Love + Bickering Couple + Sweet and Angsty + Suspense + Urban] Mo Xianchu signed a three-month “contract of servitude” and embarked on a trial marriage no one had ever successfully completed. The villa’s secrets, the eccentric family, and the mysterious butler made this place a web of unanswered questions, drawing her deeper and deeper until she could no longer escape… 16Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Come on, check out this book! It's sweet, sassy, ​​and suspenseful – a truly all-around read. I recommend it!

27. 127 替 The Contract Wife, The Ice-Cold CEO Falls Hard 替嫁契约妻，高冷禁欲总裁沦陷 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted Forced by her adoptive parents, Xia Yutong takes the place of her arrogant, overbearing stepsister and marries Lu Yunfei, a notorious playboy caught up in one scandal after another. But the wedding takes a shocking turn. The man who comes to escort her home is not the playboy Lu Yunfei, but Lu Yanci, the feared devil of the business world. He runs the vast Lu business empire, wields enormous power, and is ruthless in his methods. He is aloof, chaste, and indifferent to women. On their wedding ni 13kReads6.8Score909Shelves
28. 128 怀 A Whirlwind Wedding While Pregnant: The CEO Spoils Me Rotten 怀孕闪婚，被总裁宠上天 Blue from the Abyss渊紫生蓝Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted Ordinary office worker Jiang Wanyi books a five-day, four-night luxury cruise for National Day to celebrate her first anniversary with her boyfriend. She plans to give herself to him that night, but goes to the wrong room and sleeps with a stranger instead. She gets pregnant from that one night, and the man turns out to be the CEO of her own company. The sole heir of his family’s third generation, he is under pressure from his grandmother to marry. Wanting to take responsibility, he marries her 23Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossomed, a marriage of convenience, with the children and a divorce? She gave birth to twins, then got pregnant again before she could even rest, and now it's twins again! Grandma and mother-in-law take turns spoiling her, and they won't allow a divorce!

29. 129 闪 Flash-Married to the CEO: His Adorable Contract Wife 闪婚总裁爆宠契约小甜妻 Ye Ye叶叶Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Whirlwind marriage + love after marriage + powerful tycoon + doting husband] After Su Nuannuan was dumped by her cheating ex, she started going on blind dates like crazy. She thought her husband was just an ordinary office worker. Who knew he was a big shot hiding his identity? Su Nuannuan slammed the door in a rage. “The agreement is void. I’m done!” Mu Tingchen: “Be good, darling. Tonight, I’ll do whatever you want, okay?” There’s an online survey asking: “What happened to the awful blind dat 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These books perfectly fit the bill: domineering CEO, contract marriage, love after marriage, and super pampering!

30. 130 错 A Mistaken Marriage: The CEO's Secret Sweetheart 错嫁成婚：总裁的私宠甜妻 Feng Ting风亭Modern Romance3.0M WordsCompleted Qin Shu kindly saved someone, never realizing she had rescued a wolf who would take everything from her. With a quick flick of her wrist, she plunged in a needle and ruined his third leg: “Now you can’t go around harming women!” Her adoptive parents schemed to have her take her friend’s place and marry into a wealthy family. To her surprise, she discovered her new husband was impotent... Qin Shu thought she understood what was going on, left a divorce agreement behind, and took off. Halfway ther 661Reads9.0Score177Shelves
31. 131 天 A Marriage Contract from Heaven, and I'm Claiming This Rich Woman's Life 天降婚约，这个富婆我当定了 No Mint for Me不喝薄荷Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / Contract marriage Happy ending, sweet romance, one-on-one College student Song Xiaoyun is suddenly informed by her family that she has an arranged marriage. And her fiancé turns out to be a handsome, wealthy CEO. It’s one thing for him to be rich and handsome, but he’s also a generous CEO who doesn’t expect anything from her. To make her dream of becoming a rich woman come true, Song Xiaoyun agrees to the CEO’s verbal contract without a second thought. Afterward, she —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Once the CEO is the first to fall in love, the rich woman's position is practically secured.

32. 132 领 We Got Our Marriage License and Moved In Together, but the Movie Star Can't Hide His Feelings 领证同居，影帝小心思藏不住了 Wakaka Nana哇咔咔娜娜Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Super-sweet mutual pampering + Devoted Husband Top-Tier Star + Long-Standing Scheme (Super sweet! If it isn’t, you can hit me)] Qiao Suisui got married on a whim! At the marriage registry, she discovered that the person she was about to marry was none other than top-tier star Ning Jinchen. She panicked and tried to run, but he caught her and dragged her back. Ning Jinchen: “You said whoever regrets it is a dog.” “Woof, woof!” She thought that once she’d barked, she’d be free to run. But Ning Ji 6.9kReads9.3Score838Shelves

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    A sweet and whirlwind romance about a whirlwind marriage. The male lead is a celebrity, and the story begins with the protagonist knowing his true identity. However, he also has a hidden identity and has been planning this for a long time. It's a sweet and adorable story with no angst.

33. 133 闪 A Contract Marriage with the CEO 闪婚总裁契约妻 Plucking Flowers, Brushing Willows拈花拂柳Modern Romance4.3M WordsCompleted [Delicate, sweet little beauty vs. Proud, aloof young master] [Sweet romance + Devoted husband + Contract marriage + Marriage first, love later] Gu Xixi was set up and ended up in a powerful man’s bed. After one passionate night, the man pulled out a check. “Here’s five million. Keep quiet about what happened today.” But then she accidentally got pregnant, and the two were forced into a whirlwind wedding, becoming a contract couple. Yin Sichen had thought this marriage was nothing but an act. Bu 2.6kReads9.0Score2kShelves

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    Ding dong ding dong~ Zhizhi is here to recommend a book! 🍼🍼🍼 ✨All five are about wealthy families, and they all feature the theme of marriage of convenience turning into love—they all fit the bill quite well. 🍧First book: This one is about a marriage of convenience between the female and male leads, and then the male lead gradually falls in love with the female lead [shy] 🍭Second book: The male lead is a billionaire~ He's been plotting against the female lead for a long time. 🍥Third book: A business marriage. The male lead goes abroad right after the wedding, and upon returning, he sees the female lead in a bar... Recommended rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

34. 134 他 He’s Had His Eye on Her for a Long Time 他对她觊觎已久 Hey, Young Master啊喂公子Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted [Dominating yet tender tycoon & clever, perceptive heiress] Gu Yanjin, the richest man in Beishi, has one great headache: finding a wife. The woman he has secretly loved since childhood is right before him, but she already has a boyfriend. So the first thing he does is break them up, then spoil his wife. Shen Nan Feng, the orphaned daughter of the Shen family, finds marriage a major hassle. After her father dies unexpectedly, she somehow ends up married to a tycoon nine years her senior. Little 52Reads6.6Score—Shelves
35. 135 报 Reporting to the CEO: Your Wife Is Causing Trouble Again 报告总裁：夫人她又作妖了 I'm Jiong Jiong我是囧囧Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Suave, morally dubious CEO x two-faced little minx, marriage before love, one-on-one, from indifferent to utterly devoted] After they married, Shen Jiali went overseas to expand his business, while Gu Mingyuan stayed home and lived it up. They became a sham married couple who kept out of each other's way. Two years later, as soon as Shen Jiali dared to return home, he caught Gu Mingyuan dancing intimately with a handsome young internet celebrity at a bar. Shen Jiali: A whole green prairie over 8.9kReads9.3Score998Shelves
36. 136 小 After the Poor Little Thing Ran Away from Her Wedding, the Richest Man's Husband Carried Her Off and Spoiled Her 小可怜逃婚后，首富老公抱走狂宠 The Flying Fish’s Tears飞鱼的眼泪Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Mutual First Love, Marriage Before Love, No Angst, All-Out Devotion] Bai Shiyao and Mu Cheng have a misunderstanding the first time they meet, so they impulsively get married, each with their own needs, and agree to a fake marriage. One night, Bai Shiyao gazes fondly at Mu Cheng in his arms. "Wifey, since you said we even have a child together, why don't we make it official?" Mu Cheng's eyes dart around, unable to look at his captivatingly handsome face. "Mr. Bai, we're only pretending to be ma 12Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    They married first, then fell in love; after marriage, the domineering CEO turned into a clingy, affectionate puppy!

37. 137 错 A Sweet Marriage Gone Wrong: The CEO's Contract Wife 错嫁甜婚，总裁的契约妻 Qi Yuan淇沅Modern Romance2.7M WordsCompleted She was an internationally renowned sharpshooter who could hit a target with precision down to 0.01 millimeters. Born into a wealthy family, she had her identity stolen by a scheming impostor. He was a devoted CEO who could turn the clouds with one hand and summon rain with the other, but after mistaking her for the woman who had saved his life, he married her in a whirlwind wedding, then divorced her just as quickly. He never imagined that one day, her gun would be pointed at his heart. 2.8kReads9.3Score514Shelves

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    This fake marriage is so beautiful, and I slowly fell in love with it 😍, ladies, it's really great [smirk]

38. 138 宠 A Love That Spoils You! 宠溺的爱！ p Qiqi pp柒柒pModern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Contract marriage + marriage first, love later + stand-in for his first love + groveling to win her back] As the Shen family’s adopted daughter, Shen Zhinan is treated with contempt after her father falls seriously ill. Her brother, Shen Mubai, is eager to kick her out. To complete the project her father entrusted to her before he became ill, she searches everywhere for investors, only to hit dead end after dead end. When she is out of options, she meets Fu Mingxuan, who still can’t forget his 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They must have fallen in love later on; they probably liked each other!

39. 139 婚 A Marriage Beyond My Control: Mr. Lu Makes the First Move 婚不由己：陆先生先动心 Qie Lan且兰Modern Romance2.8M WordsCompleted [Arrogant, aloof CEO vs. clear-headed, gentle rose] A sweet, post-marriage romance (The heroine isn’t a fragile little flower, but she isn’t a domineering strong woman either. She’s clear-headed and independent, and romance isn’t her whole life. She has wonderful friendships and a job of her own.) An arranged marriage ties two strangers together. In both Lu Yanci and Jiang Yu’s eyes, the marriage is merely a business arrangement. They know each other to be strong-minded people with plans of thei 4.5kReads7.9Score299Shelves

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    This was a business marriage. Initially, both the male and female leads viewed it as a transaction, envisioning a respectful but peaceful life together. However, the male lead unexpectedly fell in love first, no longer content with just being a wife, but wanting a lifelong partner.

40. 140 女 Disguised as a Man: The Boss Lady Always Wants to Be Pampered 女扮男装：大佬她总想吃软饭 Fifty Zero Five五十零五Two Female Leads1.2M WordsCompleted [Two female leads, girls' love, woman disguised as a man, contract marriage, full-dive online game, mecha design] Jing Yunduan transmigrates into a book. A world with outdated technology, yet full-dive online games. A female lead with... somewhat unlucky romantic prospects. And a... marriage contract proposed by the female lead? Jing Yunduan: Fine, since I'm here, I might as well get married. Chi Tingyu: Save your handshake. It's just a business deal, so don't read too much into it. Jing Yunduan 2.7kReads9.4Score346Shelves

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    The novel acts like a mirror, reflecting people's different pursuits of love and marriage in social reality. The protagonists, under the pressure of contracts, uphold their true feelings, giving people hope and courage.

41. 141 总 The CEO's Substitute Bridegroom Always Tries to Run Away 总裁的替嫁小夫人他总想逃 Meow Doesn't Kiss Fish喵不亲鱼Two Male Leads4.6M WordsCompleted [Modern CEO, secret identity, marriage first and love later, ultra-sweet pampering] A wedding banquet turns into a replacement marriage? Ye Miao has never heard of anything so ridiculous. What does it have to do with him if the bride runs away? What, it’s just a contract, and I get something out of it too? Do I look like the sort of person who’s swayed by money? Deal. But why is this guy so weird? He calls me his wife the moment we meet? Shen Tianyu grins wickedly. “You can only be my wife for t 6.5kReads9.5Score632Shelves
42. 142 宝 Be Good, Baby, I'll Give In. Proud Lord Sheng Falls for Me 宝贝乖我服软，傲娇盛爷沦陷了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The print edition of Delayed Heartbeats is now available. You can buy it at the Little Tomato Books flagship store!] Rumor has it that Sheng Shi is hot-tempered and ruthless. His elders hope marriage will change him and make him more mild-mannered. When Sheng Shi first met Yu Weiyi, he laid down three rules: “Don't follow me. Don't tell anyone about our relationship. Don't interfere in my personal affairs.” Later, Sheng Shi introduced her to everyone he met: “This is Yu Weiyi, my wife.” Later s 28.4kReads9.5Score4kShelves
43. 143 清 After the Cool Beauty Marries the Unhinged Tycoon 清冷美人联姻疯批大佬后 Sang Yuan桑沅Two Male Leads1.6M WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + both leads’ first love + devoted love + sweet and satisfying; cool, beautiful investigative journalist as the bottom, possessive, domineering CEO as the top] Five years after Su Shijiu returned to the Su family, his parents used the debt he owed them for raising him to pressure him into being given to Gu Shujun, the current head of the renowned Gu family in Jiangcheng. Rumor had it that Gu Shujun was twisted, tyrannical, and unruly... As a journalist who never forgets his p 4.4kReads9.4Score438Shelves
44. 144 心 Cherished Darling 心肝宠 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted (Top-tier wealthy family, a modern Jiangnan beauty as the heroine, an obsessive male lead, the heroine pursues him at first, then he spoils her relentlessly, devoted to each other, happy ending) For the sake of the child in her belly, Lu Zhiling was forced to marry an obsessive tycoon. Everyone thought she wouldn’t live long enough to give birth. To stay alive, she began winning him over. Before she knew it, she had become the apple of his eye. Later, she prepared to run away. His car was perche 79.8kReads9.5Score8.2kShelves
45. 145 四 Four Little Treasures Arrive: The God of War's Wife Is a Big Shot 四宝来袭，战爷娇妻是大佬 Big Fish大鱼Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Third Master Zhan, drugged and set up by a scheming white lotus, mistakenly ended up in bed with another woman. Well, he’d mistakenly slept with her, but she ended up pregnant, and his aim was incredible: four babies at once! Third Master Zhan was left utterly stunned: The four babies are mine, and the gorgeous tycoon’s wife is mine. Did I save the entire galaxy or something? 1.8kReads8.8Score315Shelves

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    It's super good, and the plot is unconventional.

46. 146 宸 Young Master Chen, Your Wife Is Running Away 宸少，你老婆要跑了 An Youran安悠然Modern Romance3.2M WordsCompleted The night before her wedding, her fiancé slept with her cousin right under her nose. Her father was reported for corruption and thrown in jail, and her mother died of a heart attack. In a single day, all her happiness turned to ashes, and she went from an heiress living in luxury to having nothing at all. At her lowest point, Lu Qian met Quan Yuchen, the most sought-after man in G City. “I can help you get back everything that belongs to you! I'll get your father out!” he said arrogantly. “What' 302Reads8.4Score101Shelves

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    Both are stories of arranged marriages that blossom into love, with a angsty beginning followed by a sweet ending. They're quite long, the authors are very detailed, there are many side couples, and they're not mindless, simplistic plots; they're quite enjoyable.

47. 147 一 One Night, Bound by Love: Mr. CEO, Please Be Gentle 一夜锁情，总裁先生请温柔 Hibiscus Blossoms, 1980木槿花开1980Modern Romance4.1M WordsCompleted After Su Qing’s boyfriend cheated on her, she grabbed some random man at a bar. The next morning, she realized he was incredibly handsome. Panicking, she mocked him mercilessly, tossed him 150 yuan as payment, and fled. The following day, Su Qing was horrified to discover that the company’s new CEO looked familiar. Heavens, she wanted to die. She’d mistaken the God of Wealth for an escort and thoroughly offended him. One day, she asked, “Didn’t you say you weren’t interested in a woman like me, 5.5kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves
48. 148 卷 How Did the Workaholic Stand-In Become the One He Could Never Forget? 卷王替身怎么成白月光了？ Southern Branch, Inkstone Ablaze南枝灼砚Modern Romance251k WordsCompleted “CPU” Rational Heroine × “I/O” Emotional Hero [Cold-Blooded Ruthless Lead]+ [Fake Older Sister and Puppy-Like Younger Man]+ [Suspense]+ [Career-Focused]+ [One-Sided Redemption] Did Young Master Jiang mistake someone else for his first love? A strong woman never gets involved in romance. A contract-married couple sleep in separate beds but dream of the same thing. They have both returned for revenge. Family feuds, human faces hiding demonic hearts, and schemes at every turn. He hesitates an —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In this contract marriage, the male lead is gradually attracted to the female lead as they spend time together. The cold-faced young master transforms into a docile puppy, showing her subtle care without daring to be too obvious for fear of rejection.

49. 149 霸 Arrogant CEO, Stop Spoiling Me or I'll Get Full of Myself 霸骄总裁别宠我，我会骄傲滴 Blue Spirit, Purple Charm蓝灵紫韵Modern Romance191k WordsCompleted Lu Mingyi: In my last life, I was willing to fight the whole world for you, but I ended up losing you! In this life, I’ll become the very best version of myself so I can be worthy of your love! Wherever you are, I’ll be there too. Even if I’m reduced to ashes, I’d still be willing! Tang Xiaoke: Thank you for doing so much for me. Your love has wrapped itself tightly around me. Thank you for giving me a home! Loving you was the lesson of my past life; cherishing you is my only conviction in this —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist only wants to get the female protagonist registered in his household; he has only ever loved one person in both his past and present lives.

50. 150 被 Dumped by Her Fiancé, the Older Single Woman Finds a Billionaire CEO 被退婚后，大龄剩女捡个亿万总裁 The Foxtail Grass's Braided Pigtails狗尾巴草的麻花辫Modern Romance524k WordsCompleted The short drama is now streaming A 29-year-old woman who’s still single × a 26-year-old younger domineering CEO [Married first, love later + play the pig to eat the tiger + subtle flirting and bickering + down-to-earth sweetness + lighthearted comedy] One-line synopsis: After my engagement was called off, why is the poor husband I picked up getting more and more high-end? At 29, Ye Cheng is dumped for being “past her prime.” She turns around and picks up a younger “puppy” who has “no house, no j 873Reads7.8Score100Shelves

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    It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead is like an ordinary Cinderella, and the male lead gradually falls in love with her. The pacing is slow, with intense ambiguity and tension, but the ending is incredibly sweet.

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