Stories Where the Male Lead Has a Crush on the Female Lead from the Start 想要那种男主一开始就暗恋女主的小说

1. 1 我 After I Faked My Death and Left the Power Minister's Side, the Emperor Turned Dark 我成为权臣死遁后，皇上黑化了 Greedy Lazybones咸鱼贪财Ancient Romance401k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance / woman disguised as a man / faked death / both leads have no other romantic partners] After Yun Zhao dies suddenly from working overtime, she gets bound to the Wise Ruler Development System. After transmigrating ten years into the past, Yun Zhao disguises herself as a man and accompanies the male lead, Xie Huaiqing, from the cold palace to the frontier, then helps him fight his way back to the capital. When Xie Huaiqing becomes emperor, Yun Zhao helps him deal with the power 23.4kReads9.0Score3k14d adds

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   🌸🌸① To survive, the female lead, Yun Zhao, disguised herself as a man from a young age, accompanying the male lead, Xie Huaiqing, from the cold palace to the borderlands, and then fighting her way back to the capital. The male lead didn't know she was a woman or if he truly loved her; he would get jealous if she spoke even slightly close to a maid. Once her mission was complete, she feigned death and went off to travel the world. Three years later, Yun Zhao returned to the capital and encountered someone she knew all too well. Her heart skipped a beat. She knew that this time, she couldn't escape.

2. 2 她 She's a Brat, He's Happy to Be Played, and He Spoils Her Relentlessly 她不乖，他甘愿被玩，死命哄着 Er Li二厘Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [He secretly loves her + she’s only having fun + after years apart, a poor boy returns as a Southeast Asian power broker] [Carefree, spoiled heiress X cold on the outside, wild and passionate poor boy] A bet gives Cen Wan one month to make Shen Qingci, the aloof campus heartthrob, fall for her. He is the untouchable flower no girl has ever managed to win over. She gets him in just three days. Cen Wan has never cared much for anything that comes too easily. Once she gets bored, she plans to dump 9.8kReads8.5Score83314d adds
3. 3 公 The Princess Sneaks Out on the Eve of Her Wedding, and the Crown Prince Comes to Catch Her Himself 公主婚前趁夜出逃，储君亲自抓人 Wuxi巫溪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Forceful Possession + Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Devoted Couple + Male Lead with a Black Heart Beneath His Gentle Exterior] Prince Xie Linheng was famous for having no interest in women. For years, he had never been close to a single woman. In the second year of Jian’an, the emperor fell gravely ill, and the crown prince took power. Desperate to see her mother, Yu Tingwan had no choice but to seek Xie Linheng’s help. Everyone said the crown prince was as noble and graceful as a pine tree, peerl 28.1kReads9.2Score2.6k14d adds

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   This is a historical romance novel. The male lead is the crown prince, a man of exceptional virtue and talent, skilled in both literature and martial arts. He is incredibly devoted in love, having secretly harbored a crush on the female lead for many years. However, the female lead is unaware of his feelings and even requests to marry another man, asking the emperor for her hand in marriage. The male lead, of course, cannot tolerate this and resorts to forceful acquisition. It's an incredibly exciting and thrilling story!

4. 4 弟 Is My Little Brother Coming Clean Today? 弟弟今天摊牌了吗 Pancakes with Sauce煎饼蘸酱Modern Romance136k WordsCompleted Zheng Jiaojiao: You're my little brother! Shen Yi: No, I'm not. A story about a secret crush turning into a forced relationship. There aren't many characters, and the plot is simple: no angst, no misunderstandings, just a sweet romance. [They're not blood-related. They're not blood-related. They're not blood-related.] 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   These three books perfectly fit the requirements! The first is a romance between an older woman and a younger man, with the younger man secretly in love with the older woman since childhood, constantly vying for her affections; the second is a childhood sweetheart story, with unrequited love mixed with a touch of forceful affection; the third is a historical romance where the female lead is reborn into the body of her husband's current wife, dating him under a false identity, only to discover at the end that she was the one who had always been secretly loved! No angst, super sweet, and the male leads are incredibly doting!

5. 5 于 Kissing You Through Time 于时光中吻你 Pancakes with Sauce煎饼蘸酱Modern Romance269k WordsCompleted [Childhood Sweethearts + Rebirth and Redemption + Secret Love Comes True + Forced Love + Sweet Married Life] Lin Qi'an had a secret tucked away in his heart, one he had kept there for more than twenty years without ever voicing it. He had loved Su Tang for a very, very, very long time. He watched her fall in love, get married, and become pregnant. He had thought he would simply keep watch over her in secret for the rest of her life, but then everything suddenly changed. Her husband cheated, abus 11Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 6 国 The Duchess’s Everyday Unmasking 国公夫人的掉马日常 Pancakes with Sauce煎饼蘸酱Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted [Reborn + both leads are each other’s first and only + sweet flirtation + forced marriage + secret love fulfilled + mutual devotion] The irreverent version: What’s it like to fall in love with your own husband while wearing the face of the Princess Royal? The serious version: The whole world knows I love her, But she has never known. The chaotic version: Zhi Rang: “A melon forced off the vine isn’t sweet!” Ji Huaiye: “Once I pick it, it’s mine. Who cares if it’s sweet?” Zhi Rang: “You love me bu 1Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 7 久 Reunited After All These Years 久别再相逢 Yuan Muye原牧野Modern Romance247k WordsOngoing [Reunion After Years Apart + Mutual Secret Crushes + Mutual Devotion + Angst Before Sweetness + Healing] Yu Jing first heard that Qin Lang liked her from their classmates in their first year of high school. He was a handsome, confident, outgoing boy, while she was a quiet nobody who kept to herself. Sensitive, insecure, and introverted, she couldn’t help sneaking glances at him, convinced that no one had noticed her little secret. Then she spotted his name carved into her friend’s desk. When eve 604Reads—Score10814d adds

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   A 10-year mutual crush from high school to the workplace finally comes true, with the male lead pursuing and fighting for his wife 🤭

8. 8 甜 Sweet and Sizzling! Spoiled Rotten by My Ex's Uncle 甜撩！被前任小叔娇宠成瘾 Sui Shi You岁时柚Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Devoted to Each Other + Sweet Romance + Secret Crush Comes True + Marriage First, Love Later + Flirting and Playing Hard to Get] [Male Lead Bides His Time to Claim His Place + Second Male Lead Chases His Wife to the Crematorium] [Spoiled Heiress x Powerful, Protective Older Man] Pei Yuning, the youngest daughter of the prestigious Pei family, grew up adored by everyone, the recipient of boundless love. Shortly before her wedding, her fiancé, Shang Heng, was caught cheating with a celebrity, and 13.7kReads9.3Score1.9k14d adds

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   ① The male lead secretly loved the female lead for five years at the beginning. She was only fifteen when he fell in love with her. Before she came of age, it was just a secret crush without any pursuit. The male lead is a truly refined and noble young master from a prestigious family. He is well-mannered, polite, emotionally stable, and respectful of the female lead, calling her "Madam." Even when jealous, he doesn't make a scene; he's very rational and has a sharp tongue. The female lead is a young lady from a prestigious family, straightforward, knows how to be charming, and is very sweet and alluring. [Learned something new] ② The male lead secretly loved the female lead for sixteen years. He's a prodigy, and this sixteen-year unrequited love made him unable to admit he was inferior to others. [Eating melon emoji]

9. 9 他 His Iris 他的鸢尾 Sweet Peach Yaoyao甜桃夭夭Modern Romance377k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Long-planned scheme] [Secret crush] [Sweet romance] [Devoted one-on-one couple] Pei Chi was a notorious playboy in the capital, a real ladies' man. Then, quite out of character, he agreed to the arranged marriage that the other privileged young heirs looked down on most. After the wedding, he came home late and left early every day, as if marriage had completely chained his freedom. The privileged young heirs were in an uproar. Ruan Yuan must be a tyrant! They had thought 36.5kReads9.2Score2.8k14d adds
10. 10 醉 A Drunken Nighttime Kiss! One Flirt from Her, and the Arrogant Big Shot’s Heart Races 醉吻夜！她一撩，桀骜大佬心狂跳 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Climbing the Capital’s Family Tree is now available on all platforms.] [Top Capital City Tycoon · Rebellious, Devoted Suit-Wearing Bad Boy vs. Ballet Princess · Radiant, Proud Little Swan] Li Zhi and Fu Yanze grew up together, but Li Zhi turned out to be the fake heiress. For the sake of his own interests, Fu Yanze chose to get engaged to the real heiress, a leading actress in the entertainment industry. He hoped Li Zhi would understand and said he would come back to marr 59.5kReads9.5Score7.3k14d adds
11. 11 婚 A Marriage Contract as Bait 婚书为饵 Mantou Is Great馒头很好Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted [Gentle yet strong classical beauty × paternalistic, old-school political heavyweight] [Long-planned courtship + growing together + healing + 18-year age gap + both physically and emotionally devoted] ★ He gives her his undivided affection and protects her so she can live without a care in the world A political marriage and a written agreement bound two people who otherwise would have had nothing to do with each other. The An family had a daughter, twenty-three years old, yet he chose her, who w 23.3kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds
12. 12 你 Won’t You Smile? 你笑一下呗 One Oreo at a Time一口一个奥利奥Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available under the title You Should Smile Once] (Pure romance, one-on-one, two wealthy families, sweet romance, satisfying revenge, childhood friends, mutual pining) Xu Jingmo had been a notorious troublemaker since childhood. He had a great family, good looks, a knack for having fun, and excelled at school. With every advantage in his favor, he was surrounded by admirers, yet seemed determined to enjoy the company of countless women without ever giving his heart away. 28.4kReads9.3Score2.9k14d adds

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    This one, this one, this one... Xu Jingmo had someone hidden deep in his heart, someone he couldn't afford to offend, and someone he wasn't worthy of. He thought that would be how his life would be. Unexpectedly, one day, that person suddenly appeared and started eating his food, drinking his drinks, and sleeping with him... Xu Jingmo endured it all, thinking, "This person delivered themselves right to my doorstep."

13. 13 刚 The Moment I Opened My Eyes, I Was Lying in a Pervert's Arms, Being Fed to My Heart's Content 刚睁眼，就躺在变态怀里被喂饱饱 Yun Jiujiu云九九Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Shi Ning and Qin Heyu had been married by contract for three years. On the day their marriage ended, she was ready to sign the divorce papers. Comments: If the villainess dares to sign the divorce papers, the dark villain who’s had a crush on her for ten years will chain her up in the attic and force her to love him! Comments: Villainess, all you have to do is give the villain a look that leaves him to figure it out for himself. You don’t even have to flirt with him or coax him. This lovesick vi 22.8kReads8.9Score2.7k14d adds

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    The female lead, upon seeing the comments, discovers she's the villainous supporting character. Her contractually married antagonist is a master of romance, a seemingly reserved but actually stubborn man who has secretly loved her for ten years, and who, when jealous and angry, secretly cries in his attic. The female lead, however, is a woman who listens to advice and goes straight for the kill, turning the antagonist into a cynical figure.

14. 14 娘 The Empress’s Peerless Beauty: The Cold Emperor’s Beloved Wife 娘娘绝色：冷情帝王的娇娇皇后 Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + palace and household intrigue + alternate history + exclusive devotion + childhood sweethearts + long-planned love + secret admiration] As the legitimate daughter of a duke’s mansion and the future crown princess, Li Yunshu has been doted on by everyone since birth. Everyone in the capital knows that no one can match Li Yunshu’s radiant beauty, and that her spoiled temperament is just as singular. Then, one day, the Crown Prince dies. The duke’s mansion, whi 12.4kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds

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    In both of these books, the male lead had planned it all along, spoiling the female lead from the very beginning. [Laughing][laughing][laughing]

15. 15 美 A Bewitching Beauty, an Emperor’s Devotion, and a Throne to Share 美人娇，帝皇宠，携手共掌天下权 Envying Fish by the Water临水羡鱼Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted Qin Shu, a top agent for a mysterious organization in the 21st century, was in a plane crash and came within a breath of death. When she opened her eyes again, her soul had crossed into another world, where she had been reborn as the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Dingguo's household in the Tianyang Kingdom. As the duke's only daughter, she was doted on by her parents and older brothers, and grew up pampered, living exactly as she pleased, carefree and at ease. That was until a new emperor a 2.6kReads8.6Score25814d adds
16. 16 难 Hard to Win Her Heart 难诱其枝 Half a Pear半块梨Modern Romance297k WordsCompleted [Childhood Sweethearts / His Secret Crush / Possessive / Sweet Romance / Both Each Other’s First] [Radiant, free-spirited heiress vs. cold, cocky heir] * There was a pair of childhood sweethearts in the capital. Pei Yanhe, heir to a top-tier wealthy family, was arrogant and aloof, carefree and unruly, an untouchable favorite of heaven. Shen Yizhi was born into a prominent political family and raised like a treasured heiress. Proud and beautiful, she was nicknamed “the pampered princess of the hu 22.8kReads8.5Score2.6k14d adds

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    The female lead's perspective as a childhood sweetheart and her "arch-rival" is actually revealed to be based on the male lead's long-standing secret crush on her, making for an exceptionally captivating story.

17. 17 太 Where It's Too Bright, You Can't See the Stars 太亮的地方，看不见星星 Wild Hibiscus野芙蓉16k WordsCompleted Where the light is too bright, you can't see the stars 56Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In places that are too bright, you can't see the stars. She hid from him for eight years.

18. 18 零 Zero-Degree Intimacy 零度暧昧 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [The print edition goes on sale across all platforms on August 1] [Short drama now streaming] Previously titled: Zero-Degree Intimacy [One-on-one romance + both leads’ first love + happy ending + secret marriage + sweet romance ♥ Double-layer milk foam, 70% sugar!] (Rich, sharp-tongued, scheming investor Jian Yuchen VS money-loving, mischievous young designer Wen Ni) In a nutshell: She married her nemesis. In physics, zero degrees is the point where ice and water coexist. Zero-degree intimacy is 79.1kReads9.5Score9.6k14d adds

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    ① Jian Yuchen has always been by her side since childhood, but she has always regarded him as her mortal enemy [smirk]. Everyone has always thought so too. No one knows the deep love hidden in his heart ❄️ As he grows older, this love only grows stronger [shy]

19. 19 他 His Bite Marks 他的咬痕 Mi Xiaoxi咪小汐Modern Romance281k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed and awaiting release] [Short drama now streaming] [Rekindled Romance + Reunion After Years Apart + Mutual Devotion + Mutual Salvation + Sweet Youthful Romance] In high school, Wen Shumiao had a passionate romance that ended in the most humiliating way possible. They meet again six years later. He's the owner of a tattoo shop, and she's become his employee. He treats her with the cold indifference of a stranger. But when Xie Jin sees Wen Shumiao carrying a suitcase, he final 61.6kReads9.5Score5.5k14d adds
20. 20 请 Please Flirt with Me 请对我撒娇 Dull Pear呆头梨Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [Physical edition available for preorder on October 16 at 7 p.m.] Reunion after years apart + unrequited love fulfilled + marriage before love + both are each other's first Radiant violinist × devoted rising business tycoon Everyone in Haicheng knew that Xu Mei, the eldest daughter of the Xu family, had pursued Lu Zhiyan, the eldest son of the Lu family, for years without winning his heart. Later, Xu Mei finally got what she wanted, only to receive a photo of Lu Zhiyan kissing someone else on th 61.9kReads9.4Score5.2k14d adds

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    These few books about arranged marriages that blossom into love are also very good, really great. The male lead's unrequited love comes true, and the female lead gradually falls in love with him after marriage. Both are virgins, it's so sweet and enjoyable.

21. 21 盼 Hoping She’ll Look My Way 盼她垂怜 Ganlu Temple's Iron T Mo Yan甘露寺铁T莫言Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted [Healing, redemption, and sweet romance] A deeply devoted, obsessive CEO with an eating disorder and frail health x a warmhearted food blogger with a talent for cooking. Both books are complete and rated 9.3~ When Lu Lihuan was a child, she rescued a pitiful, down-on-his-luck boy who was locked up and abused in a remote mountain village. At first, he hid in a cramped, lightless room and refused to see her. He bared his teeth at her and drove her away without mercy. She thought he hated her, neve 4.6kReads9.3Score35714d adds

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    These three books about unrequited love are truly the three best books I've ever read, and I didn't skip a single chapter! You really have to check them out!

22. 22 今 Claimed Exclusively Tonight 今夜独占 My Tooth Doesn't Hurt Today今天牙不痛Modern Romance396k WordsCompleted Transmigration | Sweet romance | Healing A hopeless romantic and his oblivious first love “My love is a frenzied possessiveness. You’re the only medicine I need.” “You pretend to be gentle, and you gain the upper hand.” - Ten years ago, Yu Yin was twenty-one. Back then, she had a little tail who followed her everywhere and could never be shaken off. He was always trailing behind her, calling her “big sister.” Sometimes he’d cross the line and affectionately call her Yinyin, earning a knock on th 11kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds
23. 23 暗 The Eleventh Spring of My Secret Love 暗恋他的第十一年春 Don't Call Me Beautiful别叫我美丽Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted 51.3kReads9.6Score7.5k14d adds
24. 24 唯 The One and Only 唯一唯一 Oh, the Stars' Dream星星的梦啊Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted [A-list star × ordinary woman] [He has a secret crush on her] Wen Nian and Duan Xingze went to the same university. Though they were classmates, they majored in different subjects and didn't interact much. To Wen Nian, Duan Xingze was aloof and hard to get along with. So they were little more than casual acquaintances who nodded at each other. * After graduation, Duan Xingze became a hugely popular singer, while Wen Nian followed the usual path and became a Korean translator. They thought their 6.4kReads9.1Score70514d adds

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    The male lead is a celebrity, the female lead is an ordinary person, and the male lead has a crush on the female lead.

25. 25 沦 Falling Hard! A Kiss Out of Control 沦陷！失控诱吻 Branch and Sunflower枝与葵Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + the second male lead wins her heart + the ex chases her after the breakup, but she never looks back + both leads are inexperienced] Jiang Li found a revealing swimsuit photo on her boyfriend’s phone. A graceful figure, full of allure. It belonged to his female “best bud.” At the campground, Jiang Li watched coldly as they draped their arms around each other, acting like a couple. She gave a faint smile and turned to leave. “Jiang Mochen, you’re not my boyfriend any 26.5kReads9.3Score2.4k14d adds

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    Unrequited Love Novels: ① The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight and begins to secretly observe her, creating chance encounters. Before he can confess, a scumbag beats him to it. To get closer to the female lead, he befriends the scumbag. Later, they meet again while abroad. The female lead has broken up with her boyfriend, and he directly tricks her into marrying him. It's very sweet. The male lead has strong moral values, respects the female lead, cares about her feelings, dotes on her, and supports her career... ② The male lead is very gentle towards the female lead, secretly loving her for ten years. He has strong moral values, never looks down on her, and never speaks ill of her. Full of details, he shows a unique and unconditional affection for her. The male lead's family is also very kind and cares deeply for the female lead. The female lead is a bit naive and cute, but decisive and straightforward. Once she realizes she likes the male lead, she makes her move, going straight for him… ③ The male lead is love-struck, constantly vying for her attention, making it incredibly sweet. He's sarcastic and funny towards the scumbag, and has countless schemes all aimed at being with her. He doesn't look down on her because she's an illegitimate child; it's incredibly sweet. The female lead is also decisive; if she doesn't like the scumbag, she doesn't like him anymore, but she falls in love with the male lead during their time together…

26. 26 软 A Gentle Seduction 软诱 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted The print edition of Rose Crown goes on sale August 10. Available on all platforms. [Married First, Love Later + Secret Crush + He Chases His Wife After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back + Both Are Each Other’s First] She was the Xu family’s adopted daughter, and Zhou Yuetian’s little shadow. She had followed him everywhere since childhood, until she heard him say this at the age of twenty-four: “She’s just the Xu family’s adopted daughter. Why would I actually care about her? People like us 71.5kReads9.6Score8.6k14d adds
27. 27 容 Mr. Rong Is So Charming, the Young Lady Has Fallen Completely 容总那么撩，大小姐彻底沦陷了 Zhou Wealthy Cat周财猫Modern Romance381k WordsCompleted [Powerful CEO + proactive male lead + simmering tension + regretful second male lead chasing his wife] After secretly loving Lu Zhiyan for years, Wen Jin finally makes up her mind to confess. But then she sees him come home with a new woman in his arms, heading straight for the bedroom. Heartbroken, Wen Jin goes out drinking, only to somehow end up sleeping with Lu Zhiyan's good friend! The next morning, Wen Jin tries to run. A deep, magnetic voice sounds beside her ear. “Miss Wen, were you plan 2.9kReads8.7Score31114d adds

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    ① The male lead is love-struck, fiercely pursuing the female lead, making for a very sweet relationship. He's sharp-tongued and funny towards the scumbag, and has countless schemes all for the sake of being with her. He doesn't look down on her because she's an illegitimate child. The female lead is also decisive; if she doesn't like the scumbag, she simply doesn't. She falls in love with the male lead during their time together… ② The male lead is love-struck. To marry her, he bribes her blind dates, ensuring she encounters only bizarre men. On the last date, he even has his brother impersonate one of the oddballs before appearing before her, leading to their successful marriage. The female lead initially believes it's a political arrangement and lacks genuine feelings, but later discovers she also loves the male lead… ③ The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight after a brief scene together. He's clear about his intentions and takes action, slowly pursuing her. The female lead appears aloof but is actually very cute, hardworking, self-respecting, strong, and self-loving. Upon discovering the scumbag's betrayal, she decisively breaks up with him…

28. 28 曝 After the Truth Comes Out, the Top-Tier Star Forces Me to Get Back Together 曝光后，顶流逼着我复合 Alone Beneath the Moon空对月Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted [Mutual Pining + Rekindled Romance + Love-Brained Male Lead] Ying Zhao, a washed-up actress who just wanted to lie flat and live like a slacker, never expected to make a comeback after reuniting with her ex. On the day they met again, the “young love” duo reunited at their old school to deal with someone else's puppy love. Ying Zhao was so embarrassed she just wanted to run away. She thought that after this little episode, she could go back to her lazy life. But why was her ex stuck to her like 247Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    ① A proud and aloof female lead versus a sharp-tongued superstar and ex-boyfriend. From the start, the male lead actively flirts with and teases the female lead, single-handedly turning a competitive variety show into a dating reality show. There are also two hilarious and eye-catching accessories, making for non-stop laughter. ② The female lead is funny and quirky, and the male lead has a crush on her, but she always sees him as her nemesis. To ruin his career, she actively flirts with him, and he actually plays along quite well, making for a sweet and heartwarming story.

29. 29 我 I’m Not Dating a Younger Man 我才不要谈姐弟恋 Succulent Mango多肉芒芒Modern Romance145k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof dance teacher × younger college student who can be sweet or fierce and loves to cling to her] [A long-planned romance] Before they got together, Chen Yuning confessed his feelings to Shi Yun for the first time. Chen Yuning: “Sis, are you looking for a boyfriend?” Shi Yun: “Are you going to introduce me to one?” Chen Yuning froze for a long moment. How could this woman’s train of thought be so different from what he’d expected? In the end, Chen Yuning replied with three words: “In yo 2.4kReads9.2Score26214d adds

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    These are all books where the male lead has a crush on the female lead. The male lead in the one about an older woman/younger man romance is really good at it! [I've learned something!]

30. 30 我 I Thought You Were My Mortal Enemy. Why Do You Want to Get Into My Bed? 我拿你当死对头，你想钻我被窝？ Jiang Wenyu江问鱼Modern Romance407k WordsCompleted [Hilarious, Everyone's Favorite + Entertainment Industry + Two Top-Tier Stars + Sweet Romance + Mutual Salvation] Top-tier starlet Jiang Wannian was born with a pair of fox eyes, bright and bewitching, beautiful enough to steal anyone's soul. She has one sworn enemy she hates more than anyone: Shen Wang, a legendary top-tier star whom countless fans worship like a god. They appear together for the first time on a variety show livestream. Shen Wang loses a game, and the host makes him call the fi 6.7kReads9.3Score68014d adds
31. 31 让 Let Big Brother Hold You 让哥哥抱抱 Painted Peach Mist绘桃雾Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted [Now available in bookstores everywhere] One day, Wen Xu accidentally got drunk and pinned Shen Tingnan beneath her. Taking advantage of the alcohol, she asked, “Brother Tingnan, will you go out with me?” “Do you know what you’re saying?” “I do.” Shen Tingnan turned the tables and pinned her beneath him, kissing the lips he had longed for. He whispered in her ear, “You’re finally mine.” 7.2kReads9.2Score83114d adds
32. 32 他 He’s Had His Eye on Her for a Long Time 他惦记她很久了 Er Xi二喜Modern Romance503k WordsCompleted The day her fiancé accused her of being frigid, Zhou He slept with a man. Two people, one outside the door and one inside; one in hysterics, the other swept away by ecstasy. Male lead: lawyer; female lead: general surgeon Qin Jin and Zhou He 16.6kReads8.8Score1.8k14d adds

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    Highly recommended! It's absolutely fantastic! The male lead is the perfect ideal lover—a detail-oriented perfectionist who secretly loves the female lead but also guides her in a positive direction. The female lead is intelligent and not at all naive or clueless. The character development is superb! Most importantly, every character has their own unique personality. It's funny yet heartwarming, filled with themes of friendship, love, and family—it all feels so beautiful. We must cherish everything we want to hold onto in our limited lives! [Crying][crying][crying]

33. 33 公 The Princess Acts Shamelessly, Pining for Her Little Guard Every Day 公主殿下耍流氓日日惦记小侍卫 Gu Meng固梦Ancient Romance392k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, both leads are virgins + reborn + heroine pursues the hero + mutual devotion + very sweet, no angst] In her previous life, Lu Jinyou loved the wrong man and met a tragic end as her kingdom fell and her family was destroyed. Reborn, all she could think about was the little bodyguard she had bought off the street. In her previous life, after she became a princess of a fallen kingdom, he secretly took dangerous jobs for people everywhere, just so she could continue living in luxury. An 823Reads8.8Score10714d adds

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    🔥The Princess and the Bodyguard: The Ultimate Novel🍋 The best one I've ever read. In her previous life, she was a princess of a fallen kingdom🍒, and he was her loyal bodyguard. To ensure she lived a life of comfort and ease, he worked tirelessly from dawn till dusk, collapsing in front of her. He always gave her the best. In this second life, let her love him!🍀

34. 34 怎 What Should I Do? The Possessive Boy Always Looks at Me with Tears in His Eyes 怎么办！偏执少年总是哭着看我 Nian Zhaozhao年朝朝呀Modern Romance408k WordsCompleted [A dazzling, free-spirited siren × a cool, obsessive good boy] [He falls for her in secret + he pursues her + mutual healing + intense push and pull + happy ending + both are each other’s first] Lu Tingbai did everything he could to find a way to get close to Wen Zhi, but one remark from her crushed all his courage. She gave him a teasing smile. “Someone like Lu Tingbai? I don’t go for good boys.” Later, she cornered him in the stairwell while he was jealous. Her red lips nearly brushed his Adam 3.3kReads8.6Score25414d adds

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    A stunningly beautiful, alluring woman meets a pure and innocent young man! The male lead is jealous, incredibly innocent, and blushes easily when the female lead teases him! He's also prone to crying and feeling wronged!! The male lead is a stubbornly pure and obedient student who has secretly loved the female lead for six years. Don't miss this pitiful little puppy!!

35. 35 他 He’s Seventy Percent Wild 他有七分野 You Are So Charming你这般动人Modern Romance382k WordsCompleted [His ten-year secret crush finally comes true + Sweet, sweet, sweet] [A rough-and-wild tycoon male lead × a dazzlingly beautiful lawyer heroine] Su Wanji returned to her hometown looking utterly defeated, thinking this was all life had in store for her. Then she became interested in a man. He was cold, dangerous, and untamed. Su Wanji tried everything she could, but she still couldn’t tame him. The day she decided to give up, the fiercest wolf of all lowered his head before her. His voice was lo 10.7kReads9.4Score1.2k14d adds

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    Brother Sen secretly loved the female lead for 10 years, silently protecting her without disturbing her. In the end, the female lead was suspended from her job and returned to her hometown, so the male lead carefully and methodically approached her. It was really good! [Admiration][Admiration]

36. 36 轻 A Gentle Kiss for a Little Rose 轻吻小玫瑰 Succulent Mango多肉芒芒Modern Romance149k WordsCompleted [Prickly little rose × cocky young master] [Photographer × design director] [Love after marriage + bickering enemies + childhood friends + healing + both devoted only to each other + sweet romance] Lin Chule and Lu Zixing had never gotten along. They opposed each other in everything, yet somehow these two people who couldn't stand the sight of each other got married! On their wedding night, Lin Chule kicked Lu Zixing out of bed. “Please follow the terms of our agreement and get back to your own 614Reads9.3Score10314d adds

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    🥖The male lead and female lead have been an unlikely pair since childhood ❌, only he knows... He has secretly loved her for a very long time. Later, he tried every means to get her to agree to a marriage of convenience, but! Once married, there's no escaping!

37. 37 蓄 A Long-Laid Plan! The Younger Man's Secret Seduction Turns Sweet 蓄谋已久！年下弟弟暗诱成欢 When Oranges Turn Yellow and Green橙黄橘绿时Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted [Older Woman-Younger Man Romance x Three-Year Age Gap x Both Inexperienced x Long-Standing Scheme] [Manipulative younger guy who plays the pig to eat the tiger vs. sweet, gentle top student older sister with mild touch starvation] Right after taking the college entrance exam, Gu Zechuan is packed off by his sister to live in Wen JinchU's apartment. She thought her best friend had sent her a troublemaker, but it turned out she was the one being waited on hand and foot, with meals served whenever 15.8kReads9.3Score2.2k14d adds

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    [Sending Hearts] The male lead has been planning this for a long time. [Sending Hearts] It's a romance between an older woman and a younger man; the male lead is incredibly charming.

38. 38 纯 The Pure-Hearted Country Boy Is a Hopeless Romantic 纯情糙汉是个超级恋爱脑 Yan Fei言非Modern Romance587k WordsCompleted [Pure-Hearted, Rugged Man and Sweet, Gentle Beauty + Both Pure + Sweet Romance] A hopelessly lovestruck hero versus a heroine who's only interested in making money Su Ruanuan returns to her hometown as soon as she graduates, hoping to escape her father's and stepmother's constant harassment. On her first day back, her childhood friend Huo Chuan pulls her into his arms and holds her tight. “Ruanuan...” On her second day home, he shows up at her door to confess, eyes red as he begs her, “Ruanuan, 2.3kReads8.7Score20914d adds

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    Previously, the male lead had a crush on the female lead because she was in another place, but after she returned to her hometown, his crush became open. It's so cute! W(°o°)w

39. 39 九 The 1990s: The Gruff Factory Director Begs for Love with Red Eyes 九零年代，糙汉厂长红眼求爱 Gu Yin En顾寅恩Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Cool and aloof top female student × clingy, rugged veteran officer] Lin Lu: a promising student at a prestigious university in the capital. Song Chen: a promising officer with a bright future in the military. After he saves her life, the two are forced into marriage and have a child. Lin Lu assumes Song Chen is just as unwilling as she is, so once the baby is born, she leaves without a second thought. After being harmed and confined to her bed for seven years, Lin Lu wakes up and finally realiz 6.7kReads8.8Score41414d adds

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    The male lead had a crush on the female lead from the very beginning. 🌱🌱 The female lead was the first university student to go to Kyoto to study, but an accident left her in a vegetative state. By then, the male and female leads were already married. 🌺🌺 After bringing the female lead back, the male lead waited for her to wake up.

40. 40 落 Sunset Fireworks 落日焰火 Green Mint绿呀薄荷Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted Song Zhi must have been bewitched. At twenty-three, she registered her marriage to a man she’d just met. When they first met, he held a parasol. His eyes were dark and clear. “I don’t have a girlfriend, and there’s no one I can’t forget. My only request is that we respect each other and stay faithful to one another.” Before that, Song Zhi had met all kinds of bizarre men on blind dates, whose outrageous comments had left her questioning everything she believed in. By comparison, he was a brea 1.2kReads9.1Score13314d adds
41. 41 独 Only Ever Loving You 独恋你 Mountain Scenery山景Modern Romance295k WordsCompleted [Rising powerhouse actress × silver-tongued, smooth-talking film emperor] [Happy ending + devoted couple + second male lead wins the girl] [Six-year age gap] Shu Ye was admitted to film school with the top score in acting. Photos from the school’s platform spread across the internet, drawing widespread attention. Beauty and talent became her trademark. From the moment she started school, countless companies offered her scripts, an opportunity anyone would envy. To everyone’s astonishment, she tu 2.1kReads9.1Score21914d adds
42. 42 穿 I Became a Beautiful Cannon-Fodder Character, and the Male Lead Set His Sights on Me! 穿成美貌炮灰我被男主盯上了！ The Moon Is a Signpost月亮是指路牌呀Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted [Transmigrates into a book + delicate, alluring heroine + refined scoundrel hero + yandere + doomed extra] Wen Yan transmigrates into a book as a stunningly beautiful, fragile, easily bullied minor character who barely appears in the story. She falls for the male lead and is killed off early. No big deal. It's just transmigrating into a book. She can avoid the main couple and live a quiet life. Besides, she only appears in a few brief scenes. As long as she stays far away from the male lead, doe 5.8kReads6.8Score30914d adds
43. 43 穿 After Transmigrating as the Hero’s Stepsister 穿成男主继妹后 Year After Year, No Fish年年不吃鱼Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted Yu Qian transmigrated into a novel her best friend had written for her. But she wasn't the heroine. She was the unwanted tagalong who moved into the male lead's home when her mother married his father. Yu Qian didn't care about any of that! What mattered was that in the book, her mom was still alive. She finally had a mother again! All she wanted in this life was to be a good little mama's girl, occasionally watching the male and female leads fall in love. What could be better? But then Hey, are 49.8kReads9.4Score4.3k14d adds
44. 44 哥 My Brother's Friend Doesn't Know It Was Me That Night 哥哥的朋友不知道那晚是她 Cabetta卡贝塔Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted Wen Luo was gentle and well-behaved from a young age. Her only act of rebellion was accidentally getting involved with her brother’s friend, and, feeling guilty, she secretly fled abroad. Xiao Yansheng has a face that looks abstinent, yet his eyes are utterly captivating. No one knows that two years ago, a strange woman made him break his vow of chastity. Two years later, they meet again. Only this time, she is even more careful. In public, she is a flawless, gentle assistant. In private, th 3.8kReads8.2Score25314d adds

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    The male lead has a crush on the female lead from beginning to end.

45. 45 天 A Baby from Heaven Hugs the Tyrant CEO and Calls Him Daddy 天降萌宝，抱着霸总叫爹地 Cabetta卡贝塔Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted The short drama is now streaming: The Adorable Baby Brings His Parents Together, and the CEO Dad Makes It Official [Angsty Romance + Adorable Baby + Reunion After Years Apart + The Husband’s Road to Redemption] When she was ten, her family fell into decline, and she became the nominal “younger sister” of Han Bei, heir to the Han family. To her, Han Bei was her first love, the person she cherished most. But when she turned twenty, he got drunk and kissed her by force. Soon after, he announced his 4kReads8.3Score19114d adds
46. 46 要 Want Her to Admit She Was Wrong? Miss Qiao’s White Moonlight Has Come to Her Rescue 要她认错？乔小姐的白月光杀来了 Fan Hua Shi Jiu梵花十酒Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [No Rekindled Love + Everyone Faces the Consequences + A Black-and-White Power Player in the Making + A Rising Mogul] The day Qiao Xingye was born, the family's nanny abandoned her so her own daughter could live a better life. Eighteen years later, her family finds her, but there is no guilt or compensation waiting for her. Her fiancé betrays her, and her biological parents take the nanny's daughter's side. Qiao Xingye fights them tooth and nail, but they only go further and further. They cut of 27.2kReads8.8Score2.7k14d adds

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    The first book is about mutual unrequited love.

47. 47 他 He Keeps Flirting and Playing Hard to Get! The Rebellious Tycoon Spoils Her Until She Gets Pregnant 他又撩又茶！被桀骜大佬宠到怀孕 Jiang Wenyu江问鱼Modern Romance280k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love + The Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Mutual Firsts + Secret Love Turns to Love + Redemption] [The Whole Family Gets Their Comeuppance, and She Won't Forgive Them] In the third week after agreeing to date Gu Chengfeng, Yu Zhiwan heard him say: “The Yu family’s real daughter they found isn’t even loved by them. I’m just playing around with her.” “Remember the first day Yu Zhiwan came back to the Yu family? She’s allergic to pineapple, and her two biological brothers delibe 25.2kReads9.3Score3.1k14d adds

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    I also love reading male-female romance novels, and these are all examples, plus they're super sweet 😚😚

48. 48 今 A Little Rain Falls Tonight 今夜小雨降落 Li Zhiyuyu栗芝鱼鱼Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted [The score will rise after release] [Sweet romance + marriage first, love later + both virgins + happy ending + a food blogger who is beautiful, aloof, and starved for warmth, Ju Yu, vs. CEO Tan He, sharp-tongued but soft-hearted at first, then a devoted puppy begging for affection] Ju Yu's life motto: “Anything's fine. Whatever works. No problem.” Her parents went abroad with her twin sister for treatment and arranged a marriage for Ju Yu. She nodded without a trace of emotion. “I'll do what y 16.3kReads8.4Score1.4k14d adds

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    The man has a crush on her, while the woman marries him first and then falls in love.

49. 49 太 Lord Tutor, Stop Pretending. Everyone Knows You’re Head Over Heels 太傅大人别装了，都知道你爱惨了 Wuyou Li乌有理Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted [Reborn] [One-on-one romance, devoted couple, happy ending] Original title: The Zither and Flute Went Astray [Devoted, restrained aloof beauty of a powerful minister ✖️ resilient, brave heiress known as the Phoenix] The Zhu family has lost all its sons, but still has more money than it could ever spend. Their prominence makes them a target, and with no allies to turn to, the entire family was executed by the crown prince in her previous life. Reborn, Zhu Zheng agrees to her grandmother's 6.5kReads9.1Score70014d adds

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    I had a crush on him from the very beginning, and I was deeply in love with him from the very start.

50. 50 又 Fighting for Me, Stealing Me Away, and Flirting with Me, My Childhood Sweetheart Is a Kissing Fiend 又争又抢又撩，小竹马是个亲亲怪 Warm Persimmon暖柿子Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted The short drama My Sister, Kiss Me Again is now available [Obsessive, sly puppy-like younger man VS pure, alluring academic beauty] [Devoted sweet romance + childhood sweethearts + secret crush becomes mutual + healing each other + older woman-younger man romance + intense tension + second male lead gets his comeuppance] Jiang Qi catches her boyfriend kissing his female “best bro.” Ji Mingyu: “I told you, we’re just buddies, like Zhang Fei and Liu Bei. Can you stop making a fuss?” Jiang Qi: “Zha 2.1kReads9.0Score25314d adds

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    The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts, both handsome and beautiful. The male lead has always secretly loved the female lead; he's incredibly love-struck, and the romance is absolutely sweet.

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