Married First, Fall in Love Later!!! 先婚后爱！！！

1. 301 夫 My Wife Only Has a Middle School Education 夫人她初中学历 Cai Yun采云Modern Romance420k WordsCompleted [Sweet devotion on both sides + marriage first, love later + wealthy-family power struggles + a fiercely protective husband] To appease his family, Lu Chengze arranged to get a marriage certificate with the woman he was supposed to meet on a blind date. When he saw the woman who had come to register with him, he was quite pleased. But after they got their certificate, he realized he had the wrong person! They failed to get a divorce, and then he found out his wife had only finished junior high s 8.2kReads9.1Score1kShelves

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   [Sending a heart] A high-IQ CEO and a research genius fall in love after an arranged marriage. The clueless CEO, unaware of the truth, always thinks his wife is poor. [Laughing and crying] [Cool] Lu Chengze pulled a woman aside at the Civil Affairs Bureau to get married. What?! Wasn't she the woman he'd arranged to meet on a blind date? Afterwards, because of the initial misunderstanding, CEO Lu tries every day to solidify his position in his wife's heart, even enduring beatings to be affectionate, and reporting to her how many bowls of rice he eats each day. Fang Yan, wanting to investigate her parents' deaths, mistakenly marries Lu Chengze. Feeling guilty, she treats him better, but why does this man look at her so strangely? He even does her laundry and cooks for her! No, this absolutely won't do! 🙅‍♀️ But she's still fooled.

2. 302 极 Ultimate Seduction: President Gu Insists on a Flash Marriage 极致诱哄，顾总偏要闪婚 Sea of Blue Finds海拾蓝Modern Romance338k WordsCompleted [Marry First, Love Later + Both Pure + Devoted Second Male Lead Takes the Lead] On their anniversary, Zhou Yingchen left Lin Yuxi behind to attend the birthday party of his “best buddy,” Jiang Yuqing. Even when Jiang Yuqing openly declared her love for him in her social media posts, Zhou Yingchen didn’t think much of it, insisting their relationship was nothing but pure friendship between a man and a woman. “Zhou Yingchen, let’s break up.” “Lin Yuxi, have you lost your mind? You think you can fi 1.1kReads7.2Score105Shelves

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   A super sweet arranged marriage that blossoms into love—perfect for a sweet read this New Year! [Smirk]

3. 303 惊 What?! The Villainess's Husband Is Actually the Crown Prince of the Capital's Elite 惊！恶毒女配老公竟是京圈太子 Shu Zhi黍枝Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed, awaiting release] Marriage first, love later / older, fatherly male lead / devoted couple, sweet romance Carefree, high-maintenance heroine × abstinent, scheming older man Jin Zhao transmigrates into a sweet romance novel as the vicious supporting heroine. Not only is she beautiful, with fair skin, but she's also secretly married to the heir of a powerful family in the capital. But she'd heard her bargain husband was abstinent, so she decides to cling to his coattails. “Ho 39.6kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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   Is it a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love? I have a lot to say about this! 1. The female lead is a talkative, cheerful girl, and the male lead is self-reliant and straightforward. In other words, the female lead redeems the male lead—it's great, a slice-of-life story. 2. There might be some internet slang or references, so please be aware. It's a mutual redemption story, and the female lead is also cheerful and sunny.

4. 304 暗 The Woman I Secretly Love Suddenly Asked Me to Marry Her 暗恋的她突然求嫁 Ci Shang辞上Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted [Passionate young general × bewitching, clever beauty who knows how to lure a man] [Quick to anger × teases and runs] [He falls in love at first sight and has secretly loved her for years; she falls for him over time, after marrying first] Jin Nian, daughter of the Chief Justice of the Court of Judicial Review, loves going along with her father on his investigations. One misstep brings her to the attention of the notorious Sixth Prince, who wants to take her as a concubine. To protect herself a 503Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, but the male lead has always secretly loved the female lead.

5. 305 离 Love You Again After Divorce 离婚再爱你 Shinian時年Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted On their wedding night, he handed her an agreement: “We’ll divorce once the baby is born.” But why, after the baby was born, did the man never mention divorce again, instead cherishing her like a treasure and showering her with endless affection… 693Reads8.9Score152Shelves

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   The male protagonist asked the female protagonist to have the child and then divorce her. During this time, the male protagonist and the female protagonist fell in love with each other. The male protagonist's mother asked the female protagonist to have the child and leave the male protagonist, and gave the female protagonist a sum of money. In the end, the female protagonist left but did not take the money. A few years later, the woman returned to the country with her daughter. The female protagonist's daughter and the male protagonist's son were in the same kindergarten. In the end, the male protagonist found out that she was also his daughter.

6. 306 与 It All Began with an Accidental Kiss from Mr. Lu 与陆总的意外之吻开始 Together All the Way一路相伴Modern Romance459k WordsCompleted Their mother was a cast-off wife from a wealthy family, and the siblings grew up being called “bastards.” When the truth came out, the two siblings chose to bury it and make their own way in the city through their talent. An accidental kiss brought her into the orbit of Lu Jinting, a retired special forces soldier turned CEO. After that, their companies, Universal Group and Xingrui Jewelry, began working together. The more time they spent together, the more sparks flew between them. Lu’s mother 8.7kReads8.3Score980Shelves

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   The female protagonist of this book is talented. While sorting through her grandmother's belongings with her twin brother, she learns about their past: their mother, who committed suicide, had a brief marriage to a wealthy businessman. The female protagonist and the male protagonist meet through an accidental kiss after a fall. The male protagonist's mother is very kind and tries her best to bring the male and female protagonists together.

7. 307 迟 Mr. Zhou, Better Late Than Never (Popular Short Drama Now Airing) 迟来的周先生《同名短剧热播中》 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance565k WordsCompleted The published edition of Marrying Your Ex-Fiancé's Uncle! Childhood sweethearts who grew to loathe each other, Jian Cheng went from being Zhou Yufeng's cherished one to a mere inconvenience. In his story, she became a vicious, scheming woman, the villainess. Later, they broke off their engagement. Everyone waited for her to become a laughingstock, but she turned around and married her former fiancé's uncle: a noble, untouchable man no one dared lay a finger on. Jian Cheng once saved Zhou Tingyan 18.8kReads9.5Score3.3kShelves

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   Childhood sweethearts, betrothed since childhood, were heartbroken when her fiancé cheated on her before their wedding. Determined to break off the engagement, she resolutely chose to end it. At this critical moment, her long-time "uncle" stepped forward to protect her, showering her with endless love and care. I love this kind of uncle!

8. 308 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

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   🍬① Arranged marriage, love blossoms. Yu Weiyi has a limited lifespan, and she wants to drag all those who killed her parents into prison within that time. Therefore, she seeks out Sheng Shi. ② To avoid the arranged marriage her father decided upon, Sheng Shi decides to register their marriage because "she's sickly and will die young." ③ The female lead is seemingly innocent but actually cunning, seeking revenge; the male lead is arrogant and a master of self-conquest.

9. 309 分 After We Broke Up, My Ex's Uncle Kept Kissing Me and Spoiling Me 分手后，被前任小叔缠吻肆意宠 Cuihua Braised with Pickled Cabbage酸菜炖翠花Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Bewitchingly beautiful siren vs. aloof, abstinent heartthrob; one-on-one romance, both pure and devoted] One does the flirting, the other does the pampering. They fall for each other, save each other, and are so sweet it’ll blow your mind The author is hopeless at writing introductions. In one word, it’s sweet. High-octane sweetness from start to finish: sweet enough to make you roll around, pound the wall, and scream your lungs out to the heavens and earth. You can’t lose by investing, my d 12.9kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves
10. 310 挚 Dearest 挚欢 Eleven Bridges Here此间十一桥Modern Romance524k WordsCompleted Wen Ci spent seven years abroad studying medicine, determined to return home and build her career. She never expected to come back and be forced to get a marriage certificate first. Her husband, Fu Jinghuai, is the Second Young Marshal of the Governor’s Mansion. Handsome, and ruthless. On the day they register their marriage, the man warns her with a vicious glare: “Don’t think that signing those papers makes you my wife. If you dare cause trouble, I’ll be the first to shoot you.” Later, he says 11.8kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    This is a story of marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead is a young warlord who marries the female lead to protect her. Initially, the female lead doesn't like the male lead and only thinks about divorcing him at the agreed time, but the male lead secretly likes the female lead and considers her needs in every way.

11. 311 傅 President Fu's Fussy Little Wife 傅总的作精小娇妻 Shi Shuyi诗书一Modern Romance608k WordsCompleted [Powerful CEO × spoiled heiress] [Marriage first, love later; age gap; Hong Kong tycoon heir × Beijing socialite princess] Fu Huaiyuan comes from a prominent Hong Kong family. People describe him as noble and aloof, cold-hearted and unfeeling. Yet his handsome looks still have the daughters of countless powerful families falling for him. Unfortunately, he married young. Zhou Ruoyan is the eldest daughter of the Zhou family in Beijing. She's rich, beautiful, and adored by everyone. Pampered as sh 267Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. Initially, neither of them is fully committed, leading to some minor heartbreak. The female lead is a bit demanding, but her values ​​are impeccable, and she never suffers losses. Once the male lead falls in love with her, he spoils her rotten.

12. 312 穿 Reborn as a Short-Lived Supporting Character, the Laid-Back Beauty Just Wants to Lie Flat 穿成短命女配，娇懒美人想躺平 Congee, Congee, Oh Congee粥粥呀粥粥Modern Romance585k WordsCompleted Love-Struck Soldier vs. the Adorable Girl Who Just Wants to Lie Flat 1️⃣ Military romance in a bygone era, sweet and healing, with a lighthearted pace and an overload of sweetness 2️⃣ The heroine seems like a pampered, lazy slacker, but she is secretly a formidable powerhouse, with one secret identity after another revealed 3️⃣ The cold-faced hero awakens to his love-struck side, spoils his wife without limit, is fiercely protective and shamelessly biased toward her, and gets jealous at the drop 921Reads6.3Score102Shelves

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    Military romance set in a bygone era, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, sweet and indulgent without being cloying, with a compelling plot that's sure to keep you hooked! [Add one to your bookshelf] The cunning Battalion Commander Zhou flirts with the heroine every night [drooling] He won't even let her hold his hand in public, but behind her back, he pins her down and asks: "Jiaojiao, will you give me some meat?" I stayed up all night to finish 100 chapters and still want to read more!

13. 313 和 Falling in Love After Marrying into a Wealthy Family 和豪门大佬先婚后爱了 Bitter Country Pumpkin苦国北瓜Modern Romance236k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + reborn + marriage first, love later + having a baby, both are each other’s first] [P.S. The male lead’s name is Yu Hengyan, not a reduplicated name.] She was born into a wealthy family, but an accident sent her transmigrating into a book. According to the plot, this supporting female character would be dead in two months!!! Determined to change her doomed fate, Lu Mingjin decided to cling tightly to the powerful man’s coattails when he offered her a marriage contract! 79Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    [Transmigration/Rebirth + Arranged Marriage + Childbirth, Both Characters are Clean] [PS: The male lead's name is Yu Hengyan (not a reduplicated name)] Originally a wealthy heiress, she transmigrated into a book due to an accident, and according to the plot, this female supporting character would die in two months! To change her impending fate, when the wealthy tycoon handed her a marriage agreement, Lu Mingjin resolutely decided to cling to this powerful figure! After the marriage, she discovered that the tycoon actually wanted her to have his child. She wondered if it was too late to back out…

14. 314 呜 Eek! So Embarrassing! I Was Kissed to Tears by Mr. Jiang Right After We Married 呜！害羞！刚结婚就被江爷亲哭了 Lan Ruo Qingqing蓝若倾倾Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted (Completed) The hero and heroine have only ever been devoted to each other, in body and heart. A pregnant mute heroine (she'll regain her voice later) + marriage first, love later + an utterly devoted husband After an accident, Yan Zhiyue, who is mute, becomes pregnant with the child of Jiang Tingyan, the second young master of the Jiang family. To escape the fate of having his marriage controlled by his parents, he marries a mute woman. After the wedding, the couple treat each other with polite 76Reads6.7Score100Shelves

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    The first one! The first one! The female lead is mute and is initially disliked by the male lead, but later he discovers she's the woman he's been searching for and spoils her rotten!!!

15. 315 闪 After Our Whirlwind Wedding, Mr. Gu Can’t Keep His Heart in Check 闪婚后，顾总心弦难抑 Mountain Wind Turns Cold山风易冷Modern Romance373k WordsCompleted "Contract marriage + Marriage first, love later + Sweet romance + Both leads have no past relationships + Push and pull" Jiang Xingxian never imagined that something as wonderful as an alliance through marriage with the Gu family would happen to her. She entered an orphanage at five and wasn’t taken back by the Jiang family until she was ten. The first time she met Gu Yanyue was at the farewell party for his departure to study abroad at eighteen. That day, she even splashed juice all over him. T 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead falls for the female lead first, and she gradually reciprocates. However, because their relationship is purely contractual, it feels unreal, and she always backs down in the face of his gentle advances. On a perfect night, they finally [shy][shy][shy]... But afterwards, the female lead continues to avoid him until he celebrates her birthday, at which point she slowly begins to accept him. But the rest of the story seems to be more complicated than it appears. Stay tuned for updates!

16. 316 扑 Leaping Toward the Rose 扑向玫瑰 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Roses and Hymns is now available] [Princess x daddy type: a mixed-race, spirited heiress * an older, scheming Daddy] [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + devoted couple + happy ending] Her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Lu Jingran, is obsessed with playing the hero to Cinderella. Shen Jinyi decides to break off their engagement and find someone else. After much deliberation, she gathers her courage and approaches Lu Jingran’s older brother, Lu Huishi, 31.4kReads9.5Score4kShelves

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    The male lead had been planning this for a long time. The female lead was originally engaged to the male lead's younger brother, but due to unresolved emotional issues, she switched places with the male lead. The male lead built "Spring Bird Roads" in many remote towns, where spring birds bring good news. Because he couldn't express his love directly, he could only wish her well from afar.

17. 317 一 I Opened My Eyes Divorced, Rich, and Surrounded by Admirers 一睁眼，我离婚暴富千娇百媚 Lan Ruo Qingqing蓝若倾倾Modern Romance371k WordsCompleted [Complete] Short story about getting rich after divorce + absurd, hilarious plot + ex-husband chases his wife to win her back A dazzling beauty who loves handsome men, a newly rich investment boss vs. a handsome, wealthy, arrogant and narcissistic business tycoon After an accidental car crash, she is reborn as the wife of business tycoon Bo Beicheng, who loves him with painfully low self-esteem. Her husband is cold and heartless, and wants a divorce. Wait! A billion in divorce compensation! Divo 171Reads6.9Score—Shelves
18. 318 入 At Nightfall, He Lures Me to Surrender 入夜，诱他沦陷 Jiang Banchao姜半茶Modern Romance394k WordsCompleted Radiant, spoiled heiress VS scheming, abstinent, secretly passionate tycoon [First married, then in love ✖️ chasing his wife to the crematorium ✖️ both leads are chaste] Sheng Siyan and Lu Jingyi were famous rivals, yet they were forced to get their marriage certificates and tied together. After they married, he went abroad for further studies while she stayed in Haixi City. The couple spent years living apart. Others observed mourning for three years. Lu Jingyi spent three years as a widow. Thr 5.4kReads8.9Score372Shelves

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    A bright and spoiled heiress vs. A cunning and reserved tycoon [Marriage of convenience followed by love, a wife-chasing ordeal, both virgins]. Sheng Siyan and Lu Jingyi are notorious rivals, yet forced to marry and be bound together. After their marriage, he went abroad for further studies, while she stayed in Haixi City, the couple separated for years. While others observe three years of mourning, Lu Jingyi observed three years of widowhood. Four years into their marriage, they had obtained their marriage certificate, cared for each other, and made love. A divorce agreement and a resignation letter were placed in front of Sheng Siyan; she divorced, resigned, and left. The man said fiercely, "I advise you to think twice before you act!"

19. 319 甜 After a Sweet, Flirtatious Flash Marriage, the Tycoon's Soft Rose Lost Her Memory 甜撩闪婚后大佬的娇软玫瑰失忆了 Zhiwu吱呜Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Long-Preplanned Romance] [Mutual Secret Crush, Coming Together] [Sweet, Flirtatious Romance] One-on-one, both chaste + indulgent romance + doting, fatherly boyfriend [The low rating is because nobody's reading it. There's a pseudo-System, which will be explained later.] Amnesiac, flirtatious, clingy sweetheart VS lovestruck, fatherly CEO The two, rumored to be at odds, suddenly got married and made a high-profile announcement. Everyone assumed it was a marriage of convenience and that the man w 30Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    These are all great arranged marriages that blossom into love that I've watched. [Shy]

20. 320 偏 The Possessive Mr. Sheng Spoils Her: After She Transmigrates Into a Book, the Little Flirt Charms the World 偏执盛宠：小撩精穿书后苏翻全球 Lan Ruo Qingqing蓝若倾倾Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Completed) The leads are each other's only partners, both physically and emotionally. Transmigrate into a book as a vicious supporting woman + fall for an obsessive villain + ridiculous, hilarious plot + marriage first, love later + secret identities, face-slapping, and satisfying revenge Mu Yao was merely complaining about the plot of a domineering CEO novel when she unexpectedly transmigrated into the book as a useless, good-for-nothing, vicious supporting woman. She also became the neglected 16Reads8.4Score—Shelves
21. 321 柒 Qiqi, Come and Be My Gu 柒柒，请入蛊 Shu Jiumei书九寐Modern Romance435k WordsCompleted Love after an arranged marriage ※ Sweet married life ※ A little spoiled and fussy ※ Love at first sight ※ Whirlwind marriage Devoted, fastidious Li Shengxi ♡ absent-minded, stubborn Yu Qiqi Yu Qi had secretly loved him for ten years, only to watch helplessly as someone else stole her dream guy. In a fit of anger, she rushed into a marriage! Her new husband was Li Shengxi, a genius professor and an untouchable star of academia in everyone else's eyes. Who would have thought that after the wedding 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead falls in love at first sight, while the female lead marries him out of spite. A university physics professor versus a beloved office worker: marriage first, love later!

22. 322 时 Miss Shi Is Being Naughty Again Today 时小姐今天也不乖 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance585k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Three Parts Sweet is now available. You can buy it at the Little Tomato Books Flagship Store.] Han Zhan is a notorious playboy in Beijing's elite circles. His trademarks are womanizing and having fun, and his byword is idleness. To rein in his wild ways, his parents pressure him into marriage. Young Master Han has just one requirement: "She has to be sweet and obedient." Shi Yin is the most well-behaved person Han Zhan has ever met. Born with the face of a perfect young lad 20.6kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves
23. 323 冲 On Our Wedding Night, I Conceived the Powerful Man's Two Little Heirs 冲喜夜，我怀了大佬的两个小祖宗 Peach Oolong Tea桃桃乌龙茶Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted "Adorable, soft little bunny + scheming, sly big bad wolf" Rumor had it that the third young master of the Nie family was ugly, frail, blind, and eccentric. He had supposedly brought about the deaths of five fiancées in a row. Any woman who married him was doomed. Lan Qiao only learned after marrying him that the rumors were wrong. They said he was ugly and frail, so why couldn’t Lan Qiao get out of bed day after day? They said he was violent and withdrawn, so why did he spoil her rotten? They s 3.4kReads9.2Score406Shelves

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    Seriously, Erqiao is amazing! I absolutely love her!

24. 324 替 After the Substitute Marriage, the Obsessive Qin Pursues His Wife 替嫁后，偏执秦爷追妻成瘾 Sword Against Crossbow佩剑对角弓Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [Bride swap + substitute + marriage first, love later + groveling redemption + entertainment industry] Two years ago, Shang Xiaoci took her twin sister’s place and married Qin Yi, spending two lukewarm years as his wife. Two years later, her sister returned from abroad. Shang Xiaoci fled overnight and started a new life in some out-of-the-way corner. One day, Shang Xiaoci attended a cocktail party with her suitor, only to run into her sister standing arm in arm with Qin Yi. Shang Xiaoci fled in 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a story about a substitute bride. The protagonist marries her twin sister whom she has never met. Both the male and female leads have their own "white moonlight" (idealized love), and the story unfolds from marriage to love. The male lead knows the female lead's true identity but pretends not to.

25. 325 够 So Wild, He Can't Resist Me 够野，诱他失控 Huai Xia淮夏Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [The short drama adaptation, The Nightingale Says It Misses You, is now streaming on Hongguo App] (Devoted to each other + marriage before love + both from elite Beijing circles + sweet romance | lawyer x cheongsam beauty) Chu Jun, the young heir of a powerful Beijing family, was cold-hearted, noble, and aloof, with little desire for romance. Jiang Wanning, a wealthy heiress from Beijing, was a stunning beauty, dazzling and outspoken, spoiled and profligate. The two were sworn enemies, so every 11.8kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
26. 326 替 The Substitute Bride: Young Master Ling Is Delighted to Be a Dad 替嫁娇妻：凌少喜当爹 Wooden Pear木鸭梨Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted Everyone knows Gu Caowei is a modest, traditional, and honest woman. Even when her younger sister pressures her into a marriage, she meekly accepts. She may be marrying into a top-tier family with assets worth over a trillion, but unfortunately, her husband is blind. What no one expected was that Ling Chengzhe was only pretending to be blind, and that Gu Caowei was already two months pregnant before the wedding! When the pregnancy was revealed, everyone mocked her. “If that baby is Ling’s, I’ll 17Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    The female lead becomes pregnant unexpectedly and marries the male lead by mistake. The male lead is unaware that the child is his until one day... So sweet it makes you blush

27. 327 再 Keep It Up and I’ll Spoil You 再作就宠你 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted husband] (A mad, theatrical, scheming male lead vs. a cold, restrained, obsessive female lead) She works for Second Young Master Xiao. Position: Wife. Compensation: Salary + year-end bonus, paid vacation, and full benefits. Job duties: Handle all tasks that fall within the scope of a wife’s work, excluding sleeping together. She’s worked diligently for four years. She plans to stay until the contract expires, then find a new boss. But Second Young Master Xia 1.2kReads9.2Score108Shelves

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    "Marriage of Convenience" is a great show with a fresh plot. The male and female leads enter into a contract marriage, but the male lead teaches the female lead how to manage a company and make money through investments. The male lead is quite the drama queen and knows how to be charming, turning the female lead into a very capable wife—it's a huge contrast! The supporting characters' storylines are also very engaging.

28. 328 与 Joy with You 与君欢 Moonset月落Ancient Romance657k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] A young king and queen join hands to bring peace to the realm, brimming with ambition! A sinister, calculating ruler versus a clever, decisive queen: evenly matched, they win the world together! Jiang He, daughter of an envoy from Qi, was forced to enter the palace as a servant after her mother died and her father disappeared. Then, just before the marriage alliance, the princess of Qi died a tragic death, leaving 27kReads9.5Score3.5kShelves
29. 329 离 After the Divorce, the CEO Wants to Claim His Child 离婚后，总裁他想要父凭子贵 A Loop of Clear Tape一圈透明胶带Modern Romance225k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + adorable kids + serious romance + schemes] The male lead is gone, and the supporting male lead's attempt to take his place ends badly. The female lead turns to building her career, convinced that wise people don't fall in love. She successfully sends everyone who framed her to prison, then lives happily ever after with her child. 101Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended!

30. 330 盛 Cherished: Mr. Lu’s Private Moonlight 盛宠：陆先生的私藏月光 Xianyuq羡鱼qModern Romance152k WordsOngoing [Both leads are virgins + marriage before love × mutual pining comes true + healing romance + six-year age gap] [Resilient, clearheaded innocent girl × devoted, restrained heir] The Lu family needs a marriage alliance, but Shen Luowan, the chosen bride, already loves someone else. Just as the Shen family finds itself in a bind, their adopted daughter, Jian Shi, steps forward. “Let me go.” Everyone thinks she’s doing it to repay a debt of gratitude. Only Jian Shi knows she wants nothing but the t 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage leading to love is divine! The male lead is a complete older, fatherly figure—rich, handsome, and a reliable safety net, gently guiding and endlessly pampering her! The female lead is intelligent and resilient, also growing step by step! Both leads are virgins with no angst, a slow and steady romance, a coherent plot with satisfying moments.

31. 331 装 I Kept Up the Act for Two Years, Then They Suddenly Read My Mind 装了两年突然被读心了 Hu Yu蝴俞Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication in print] Also known as When My Billionaire Husband Started Coughing [Brooding, secretly snarky CEO X quirky, 'fake' innocent flower] Qi Weiran was a CEO worth billions. Because he carried a rare gene, he had a body that never got sick. But he could only live to the age of fifty. After he died, half his estate would go to his contract wife. One day, Qi Weiran's body, which had never shown a single sign of illness, suddenly began to cough. His adoring young wife, who loved 29.1kReads9.5Score3.6kShelves
32. 332 攻 The Art of Seduction: President Sheng’s Wild and Irresistible Wife 攻心游戏：盛总娇妻又野又撩 Glutinous Rice Cat糯米猫Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted [Both sexually inexperienced + calculating + playful flirting + sweet romance] Sheng Yu, the capital’s number-one playboy. Handsome as he was, he was a notorious womanizer, fickle and wild. Chen Nansheng, a renowned photographer who placed reason above emotion. They had been secretly married for three years. In public, they were a loving, respectful couple. In private, they were a marriage of convenience, just going through the motions. With only two months left on the countdown to divorce, Shen 261Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, seemingly an arranged union but actually a long-planned scheme. The male lead is both fierce and gentle; you won't regret reading this! (Author praising himself [shy])

33. 333 被 After I Was Sold for 300 Million, the Celibate Tycoon Begged Me to Love Him 被卖三亿后，禁欲大佬求着我爱他 Gu Jingqiu顾惊秋Modern Romance170k WordsOngoing [Marriage First, Love Later / Five-Year Age Gap / The Powerful One Bows Their Head / Both Pure / Sweet Romance] Wen Ruan is the adopted daughter of the Wen family. When the family runs into a cash-flow crisis, they sell her to Gu Yanchen for 300 million. Who is Gu Yanchen? The man in charge of the Gu Group, renowned for his ruthless methods. He is an untouchable, lofty figure who cares about profit, not feelings. Wen Ruan once hoped to pluck this flower, but after enduring his cold indifference, 24Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead falls for the male lead first and pursues him for three years. When she gives up, her family sells her to him for 300 million. Although the male lead doesn't reciprocate her feelings, he protects her out of a sense of responsibility. In reality, he's in love but unaware of it; once he understands love, he loses control! The relationship develops gradually.

34. 334 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 335kReads9.8Score46.9kShelves
35. 335 无 My Husband Has No Car or House, Yet He’s Actually a Tycoon CEO 无车无房老公，居然是豪门总裁 Tang Xiaomiao唐小喵Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] + [Sweet romance, devoted to one another] + [Strong, principled leads] Nan Xi thought she had married an ordinary man. But one day she discovers that the “ordinary man” she impulsively married is actually the CEO of a wealthy family... After marriage: Gu Zhinian [devoted puppy of a husband]: My wife is too kind. I have to protect her and never let anyone hurt her. Qiu Xueying [the heroine’s mother-in-law]: My daughter-in-law is too gentle. If she argues with someone, 6.4kReads9.2Score735Shelves

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    Hahaha, I'm really into whirlwind marriages lately! It's all about getting married first and then falling in love.

36. 336 被 After a Mad NPC Set Its Sights on Me, I Took Control 被疯批NPC盯上后，我直接拿捏 Cactus Heart仙人掌心Mystery813k WordsCompleted [Female lead grows over time] [Male lead is thoroughly rotten] [One-and-only relationships] [Games include survival, horror, and rule-based mysteries…] A strange bus travels through time and space, crossing into another dimension… Jiang Song never imagined that her life as an overworked office drone would end on the day she finally clocked out. To survive the terrifying games, she must complete every mission without making a single mistake. The games are already perilous, but then an NPC s 35.1kReads9.3Score4.5kShelves
37. 337 注 Attention! My Flash-Marriage Husband Is a Veteran, So No Falling for Him 注意！闪婚老公退役，禁止心动 Starlight and Moonlit Night星光月夜Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation, “Attention! No Falling for Your Retired Soldier Husband After a Flash Marriage” and “No Falling for Your Retired Soldier Husband After a Flash Marriage,” is currently airing on Hongguo Short Drama and Tomato Novel Short Drama. [Sweet, clever doctor and celibate retired team captain; married first, fall in love later; both devoted to each other; one-on-one romance] Before his death, Hua Banxia’s grandfather entrusted her to a patient he had once treated. But the man bl 18.2kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves
38. 338 长 Teacher Chang Mao 长矛老师 Beyond the Mountains山外Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted Originally titled “You Sell Swords, I Go Crazy: Together, We Set the Entertainment Industry Straight” [Rebellious CEO × Defiant Top-Tier Star] [Entertainment industry + absurd comedy + dating show + nonsense + memes + shameless antics] Jiang Qiyu transmigrated into a book. She became a brainless cannon-fodder character in a novel about a fake heiress in the entertainment industry. After taking a phone call, she realized the plot was already more than halfway through. Her family had abandoned he 105.9kReads9.7Score12.3kShelves
39. 339 婚 Treated Like Grass Before Marriage, Treasured Like a Jewel After 婚前如草，婚后如宝 yu with a Seven-Second Memory七秒记忆的yuModern Romance257k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both devoted to each other; both from wealthy families, but neither is overwhelmingly powerful; love at first sight from the male lead’s perspective, with him initially serving in the military; marriage first, love later from the female lead’s perspective.] In an instant, you became eternal. Amid the vast sea of people, you alone touched my heartstrings, sending ripples through me without end., Feng Zekai Meeting you was fate. Like turned to love, and love became dependence 122Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    [Thinking][Thinking]

40. 340 风 When the Wind Passes, the Sky Clears 风过天晴晴 Blank Space777空白格777Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted Superbrain, aloof and abstinent, devastatingly handsome CEO VS an advanced interpreter who can be sweet or salty, carefree and irresistible Everyone in M Nation’s business world knows that Feng Siche, the young and promising president of Chengfeng Group, is a golden bachelor just 26 years old. Tall, strikingly handsome, and coldly indifferent, he hails from Jingji City in a distant country and possesses a superbrain. Their first close encounter happened when she was making a scene on the roof of 707Reads6.5Score108Shelves

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    A classic case of marriage before love, lighthearted and humorous.

41. 341 茶 Tea Mist and Button Knots 茶雾氤盘扣 Dada Otter Fish哒哒鱼獭Modern Romance274k WordsCompleted [Mutual First Love] [Marriage Before Love] [Marriage Alliance Between Wealthy Families] [Slow-Burn, Sweet Romance] A gentle, jade-like guiding lover ✖️ a straightforward, easily flustered beauty in a qipao When Wen Shuyu married Pei Qingxun, she thought of it only as fulfilling an engagement arranged by their elders. Before the wedding, the man had said, "Let's treat each other with respect and courtesy," and she had nodded in agreement. Though Pei Qingxun's face was very attractive to her, sh 7.8kReads9.0Score990Shelves
42. 342 穿 After Transmigrating to the 1980s and Becoming a Substitute Bride, I Became the Army Officer's Most Beloved 穿越八零替嫁后我成了军官心尖宠 Over Ten Thousand a Day日收过万Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Substitute Marriage + Military Marriage + Stepmom + Mutual First Love] (Fictional Military Marriage + Everyday Life as a Military Wife) Yang Niannian, a college student, was so furious after losing ten ranked matches in a row in Honor of Kings that she blacked out and transmigrated to the 1980s. The moment she opened her eyes, her mother was pressuring her to marry, sobbing and sniffling all over her. “Lu Shishen is a soldier with a secure government job. If you marry him, you’ 111.3kReads9.2Score14.6kShelves

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    College student Yang Niannian, after suffering ten consecutive losses in a game of King of Glory, fainted and was transported to the 1980s. The moment she opened her eyes, she was being pressured into marriage by her tearful mother. "Lu Shishen is a soldier, he has a secure job. If you marry him, your life will definitely be better. If your sister hadn't gone to university, this good thing wouldn't have happened to you." Having supported her sister's university education, only to have her sister steal her boyfriend and be forced to marry the man her sister rejected, Yang Niannian saw through her so-called "mother's" baggage and boarded a train to join her brother's military unit. Upon arriving at the unit, she discovered her "bumper husband" was no ordinary man, and he even had a child entrusted to him by a comrade. She transformed into an officer's wife, pampered like a precious darling, adorned with a gold bracelet on her left wrist and a designer watch on her right. Her sister regretted her decision and tried to steal him away, but was kicked out by her officer husband. Everyone said Lu Shishen was aloof and indifferent, his life devoted only to serving his country. Only Yang Niannian knew that Lu Shishen, who was so serious during the day, turned into a wolf that hadn't eaten for half a year at night...

43. 343 偷 Stealing a Kiss in the Moonlight 偷吻风月 Snow Chestnut Tea雪栗茶Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced + long-planned scheme + marriage before love + sweet, flirtatious provocation + revenge] [Sweet-looking but secretly calculating femme fatale VS seemingly proper, refined scoundrel] After three years of a marriage of convenience, Shen Yansheng and Yu Jin part on good terms, having treated each other with courtesy. He simply couldn’t muster any interest in a beauty as dull as a block of wood. Then he ran into her at a bar. The Yu Jin he remembered as utterly unremark 13.3kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves

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    An arranged marriage that blossoms into love + revenge. What seemed like an arranged marriage turned out to be love at first sight. [Laughing]

44. 344 熬 I Made It Through the Cooling-Off Period, and I Don't Want You Anymore 熬过冷静期，我不稀罕你了 Rang Jun让君Modern Romance354k WordsCompleted [The Ex-Wife Chase of Despair + She Never Looks Back + The Second Male Lead Wins Her Over + Marriage First, Love Later + Neither Is Chaste] Petite, delicate employee vs. tall, broad-shouldered CEO (a striking size difference, an instinctive attraction) Two people hurt by love and afraid to love again, caught in an intense push and pull~ When a love that began in school uniforms and was meant to end in wedding gowns turned into nothing but a mess, Tang Ximan finally reached her limit. “Either se 3.2kReads8.9Score352Shelves

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    The second male lead has a physical attraction to the female lead, agrees to a loveless marriage but falls for her instead. He tries to win her heart but ends up being won over by her instead. [Facepalm][Facepalm][Facepalm]

45. 345 不EN Wait! The Empire's Demon King Is a Hopeless Romantic? 不是！帝国大魔王怎么是恋爱脑？ Feng Tian Xiaoxu风天小叙Two Male Leads592k WordsCompleted [Main story and extras complete] [Marriage first, love later + long-planned scheme + ABO + interstellar] The Empire’s First Fleet was defeated. Shen Que, the beautiful and composed First Commander who had never lost a battle, was severely injured and became a frail invalid. An even more shocking announcement followed: The Empress issued an order, betrothing the commander to the Empire’s most arrogant and overbearing Archduke General, Pei Ji, according to their matching results from the central c 9.6kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves

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    For those who like two male characters, here's what I'm saying.

46. 346 先 Love After Marriage 先婚后爱 Pangpang the Panda熊猫芃芃Modern Romance6.8M WordsCompleted She thought the divorce was final, so she packed her bags and left with a carefree wave. Who knew he'd come knocking again in no time? The first time, he said calmly, “Honey, the baby's hungry!” The second time, he shamelessly said, “Honey, I'm hungry too!” The third time, he pulled her into his arms. “Honey, I'm cold. Give me a hug!” Her ex-husband's relentless pursuit left her powerless to resist, and every step brought a new heart-stopping twist. “We're already divorced!” she finally snapped. 2.1kReads7.1Score144Shelves

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    The male lead is Mo Jinbei, and the female lead is Xia Niannian. Mo Jinbei mistakenly identified Xia Niannian's savior and extracted her bone marrow. Fortunately, the merits were finally achieved.

47. 347 强 A Marriage Sealed by Force: Fu Shao's Mute Bride 强势锁婚：傅少的哑巴新妻 A Deep Lake一湖深Modern Romance2.2M WordsCompleted She was a mute unknown to the world. At twenty, her own brother schemed to give her away. At twenty-one, she gave birth to his son. Their three years of marriage were neither long nor short, yet they were not enough to make him acknowledge her as Mrs. Fu. At last, unable to bear it any longer, she left divorce papers behind and went far away, wanting nothing… Three years later, when they met again, he called her the cruelest woman in the world: “Su Xiang, six years ago you schemed to have my son 1.3kReads8.4Score263Shelves

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    I highly recommend these three books; they each have a different flavor.

48. 348 撩 Flirting into Marriage 撩婚 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted The print edition of Wild Crane is now available on major platforms. He Yunxing comes from a prominent Hong Kong family. The elegant, aloof man has a black tattoo on his hand that looks wickedly sensual, like Satan himself has descended. He's cold and heartless, a complete utilitarian. Everyone is madly infatuated with him. Too bad he married young. Rumor has it that he and the eldest daughter of the Shen family have a terrible marriage and will soon divorce. In their vast room, a slender-waiste 16.8kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves

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    If you like the "marriage of convenience to love" genre, you should check this out; it's a highly rated series!

49. 349 哄 Soothe Him! Kiss Him! Her Abstinent Husband Loses Control 哄他！吻他！禁欲老公被撩到失控 Little Cookie曲奇小饼Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + marriage first, love later + mutual flirting] Qu Xi transmigrates into a book, becoming the ill-fated wife of a powerful business tycoon. Her story ends when she elopes with another man and dies in a car accident. On the day Qu Xi arrives, the original owner stabs herself to force the tycoon to let her go. Gazing at the handsome, inscrutable man in a wheelchair and the divorce papers in front of her, Qu Xi clutches her wound and says through the pain, “Darling, I don't want a di 6.3kReads9.3Score831Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love!!! The plot is amazing, I'm absolutely in love with it 😍😍😍

50. 350 乖 The Sweet, Fragile Girl Is Doted on After Marrying into a Wealthy Family 乖软小可怜嫁入豪门后被宠娇了 You Jue游珏Two Male Leads347k WordsCompleted [The rating is low because it just came out / two male leads + ABO + mutual flirting + both inexperienced in love + sweet romance] [Unfavored young master who acts obedient but is secretly proud and prickly X aloof CEO who turns into a master flirt] When Cheng Chuzhuo was eighteen, his biological parents came looking for him. They used his adoptive mother's life-saving money as leverage to send him far away to Yunjing, where he was to be with Huo Wenyan, a violent man with a disability. At their 1kReads9.2Score128Shelves

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