Any Suspense and Detective Novels Where the Leads Solve Cases While Falling in Love? 有没有那种边破案边谈恋爱的悬疑推理小说

1. 351 情 Love Against Three Lifetimes: The Third Prince Slays His Beloved 情逆三世之三公斩红颜 Situ Feiyu司徒飞宇Ancient Romance250k WordsOngoing Yao Yifeng and Shen Lixue fell deeply in love at school, but rumors and misunderstandings tore them apart. She died by suicide, consumed by resentment; he threw himself from a building to follow her. Neither expected death to cast them into three lifetimes of reincarnation, bound by the cruelest fate imaginable. Their souls transmigrated through three lifetimes. In each, he became a renowned official and reunited with her, who bore the same name and face. Filled with guilt, he struggled to make 4Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 352 受 The Victims Keep Coming to Me 受害人总来找我 Vast浩瀚Mystery389k WordsCompleted Content warning: This is an intense story, with terrifying details hidden beneath its emotional surface! One day, Lin Fan wakes up to discover that she has somehow gained the ability to see both the living and the dead. The victims come looking for her, and so do the police. The first time, Qin Feng says, “Confess and you'll be treated leniently. Resist, and you'll be punished severely.” The second time, Qin Feng says, “You again? How many people died this time?” The third time, Qin Feng says, “ 4.1kReads9.0Score396Shelves

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   The female lead helps her boyfriend solve cases while also falling in love~ It's a little scary, but also very sweet and romantic, it's great!

3. 353 异 Another World: Three Dragons Fight for the Pearl 异世：三龙争珠 Aoli Dali澳呖大呖Historical405k WordsOngoing On his first day after transmigrating, his father had just starved to death, and the entire village had only seven days’ worth of food left. He called out for the System three times. No one answered. [No System] [No pocket dimension] [Ledger-driven] [Lean and polished] The official register listed thirty shi of disaster relief grain, but only eighteen shi made it into the village. When they raked through the bottom of the storehouse, they found more sand than grain. Dugu Dulu had no golden fing 13Reads7.8Score—Shelves

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   This post-apocalyptic suspense novel is truly unique! It combines rebirth, revenge, and high-IQ battles, with deep foreshadowing, one twist after another, a protagonist who isn't a saint, and a tight plot that gets more and more addictive as you read.

4. 354 直 My Fortune-Telling Livestreams Are So Accurate, I Became an Unofficial Police Consultant 直播算命太准，成为警局编外人员 Changqing Mingri常青明日Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted [Livestreaming + fortune-telling + ghost-catching + wish fulfillment + strong female lead + mutual pining] The day before Ji Yaoguang was due to return to her Taoist temple after graduating from college, she received two “shocking” messages. First, her master had passed away, leaving her a Taoist temple to inherit. Second, during his lifetime, her master had built 250 Taoist temples and racked up ten billion in debt, which she had inherited as well. Ji Yaoguang: ...Can I refuse? As soon as the i 1.6kReads8.9Score196Shelves

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   They're all great, I recommend them.

5. 355 教 The Accomplice 教唆犯 RodaDaleTwo Female Leads272k WordsOngoing [All-Female Ensemble + Alternate Universe + Mystery + A Cast of Villains] A gripping plot packed with twists. Who is the real culprit? Does justice always prevail? Ye Jixi, chairman of Zhongneng Group, was a billionaire listed on the Forbes rankings. But as this wealthy man departed the world, the Ye family seemed cursed, beset by one disaster after another. At a gathering to announce his will, Ye Jixi had hoped his children would sit down and share a peaceful meal. Instead, a fire broke out at 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A suspenseful ensemble piece featuring an all-female cast, the Ye family seems cursed after the death of their wealthy patriarch. A fire breaks out at the ancestral home during the will's meeting, and the survivors' subsequent squabbles over the inheritance uncover a possible tactic used in an accident years ago, leading to a series of unexpected twists and turns.

6. 356 我 My Detective Partner and I Solve Another Bizarre Case 我和侦探大佬又破奇案了 Ni Yue倪月Mystery454k WordsCompleted [Mystery Romance + Supernatural Deduction + Episodic Cases + Two Powerful Leads] There’s a severed head discarded by the killer downstairs, and she herself is a corpse risen from the dead. With a top detective suspecting her, how is suspect Bai Xiaoxia supposed to turn the tables? Bai Xiaoxia: How about I tell you a secret? I’m not from this world. Lu Xingci: Actually, neither am I... 218Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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   Both were great, the case was very exciting! [Thumbs up][ ...

7. 357 全 A Global Manhunt: The Prodigy Girl Goes on a Killing Spree 全球追凶，天才少女她杀疯了 Lin Wanbai蔺宛白Mystery764k WordsCompleted Mystery and deduction + crime-solving + System + woman disguised as a man + two powerful leads (1v1) + cold, aloof genius girl (a high-IQ prodigy with an IQ of 288, the most gifted member of China's Mensa Club) vs. rich second-generation criminal investigation captain (not dim-witted, with plenty of money; persistent, perceptive, remarkably intelligent, decisive, sharp, and exceptionally observant. The standout heartthrob of the Nanan police force, he raises the overall attractiveness of the Nan 1.6kReads7.3Score301Shelves

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   Enough with the chit-chat, this is an awesome book.

8. 358 陆 Officer Lu, Let’s Date 陆警官，谈个恋爱 Lin Xihuan林兮欢Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [Criminal Psychology Expert VS Gentle Police Officer + Mutual Redemption] On the day Lin Qing and Liang Mu registered their marriage, she saw her boyfriend holding a model in his arms and patiently coaxing her. She calmly severed their ties. Officer Lu always appeared when she was at her most desperate. With her boyfriend's betrayal and her parents' urgent pressure to get married, Lin Qing acted on impulse and asked Lu Chu, a man she'd only met a few times, “Officer Lu, would you date me with ma 175Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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   These two are fantastic; the girl isn't shy, and the man has both a strong family and a successful career.

9. 359 春 After That Bewitching Night, Captain Song, Long Time No See 春色撩人那晚以后，宋队别来无恙 Mao Mao Loves Cats冒冒喜欢猫猫Modern Romance369k WordsCompleted [Both leads are romantically inexperienced x He pursues her to win her back x Secret crush x Reunion after a long separation] * Seeing Lin Sangchu staring into space, Song Zhinian walked over. “Dr. Lin, can't sleep?” Lin Sangchu came back to her senses. “N-no... I'm going to bed now.” She stammered as she spoke and was just about to get into bed when another aftershock hit. Song Zhinian instinctively shielded her beneath him. They were so close that Lin Sangchu could clearly smell the dirt o 619Reads8.9Score101Shelves
10. 360 报 Report: I Dreamed About the Crime Scene Again 报告，我又梦到案发现场了 The Rabbit Loves Buns兔子很爱吃包子Modern Romance671k WordsCompleted 767Reads8.4Score109Shelves
11. 361 我 I Became the First Founding Ancestress of My Husband's Family to Receive Offerings 我成了婆家第一代顶香的祖师奶 Young Master Murong慕容公子Mystery4.6M WordsOngoing Su Can had been frail and sickly since birth. At eighteen, she nearly died from an illness. A great immortal told her she had the fate of a Hua Jie, and only after a substitute effigy was burned was her life spared. From then on, great opportunities came her way. She lost her husband just one day after getting married, and one disaster after another followed. The Hu, Huang, Bai, and Liu spirits, along with the Bei Wang, all came looking for her. As she endured one ordeal after another, involving 4.8kReads9.3Score373Shelves

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    [Attention][Attention][Attention] Book Recommendations: The first book features a female protagonist who is somewhat impulsive, but possesses clear thinking and a high crime-solving rate. She knows what to do and what not to do, and uses the rules reasonably within permissible limits. The second book features a new team member, Jing, who is highly intelligent and rationally analyzes cases, unraveling the truth step by step. The third book features a female forensic pathologist versus a criminal investigation captain. Faced with perplexing cases, the male and female protagonists join forces to unravel layers of mystery and find the mastermind behind them.

12. 362 刚 Fresh Out of School and a Homicide Detective, I Find a Body on Day One 刚毕业当刑警，第一天就碰上尸命 Picking Up Sixteen拾回十六Mystery131k WordsCompleted Lin Zhixia, a rookie policewoman newly assigned to the Major Crimes Unit, is sorting through old evidence from a decade ago when her fingertips accidentally brush against a long-buried knife sheath. It leads her to a secret clue that has been lurking inside the police station for ten years. Then there’s a scrap of adhesive left at a murder scene in a locked room, seven crooked characters carved into the victim’s blade, and the strange details of a suspect loudly proclaiming his innocence after b 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The arrogant female lead solves the case with her high-level skills. The case is full of twists and turns!

13. 363 序EN Sequence: God Eater 序列：吃神者 No Brain, Just Cerebellum不要大脑要小脑Urban4.3M WordsOngoing [Tomato 2026 Male-Focused Fiction Most Popular Author, Ranked Number One] Published in print, quality guaranteed. An alternate high-martial world, ensemble cast and political intrigue, no nested plot twists, a slow-paced story with a grand setting. Readers all say it gets better the further you read. Giant birds swallow the sun, and all things undergo dramatic change. Strange, immortal gods, and humanity's superpowered sequences. Everyone wants to become a god in this world, but they have no ide 987.7kReads9.3Score121.8kShelves

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    This post-apocalyptic suspense novel is truly unique! It combines rebirth and revenge with high-IQ strategic maneuvering, featuring a tightly woven plot with deeply intricate foreshadowing. The protagonist maintains his intelligence throughout, making it increasingly addictive.

14. 364 南 Southern Archives: Together into the Sea Abyss 南部档案之海渊同归 Watermelon Is Delicious, Walnut西瓜很好吃胡桃Mystery93k WordsCompleted “Number Twenty-Three, you've finally come home.” A string of blood sacrifices in a fishing village in Nanyang, corpses with their eyes gouged out and talismans carved into them: all point to the “Demon Fetus Project,” destroyed twenty years ago. Zhang Haiyan, an agent dispatched by the Southern Archives, thinks it's just another ordinary case involving the occult. Until the night he is ambushed at the docks, and a man in white pulls him away from a knife's edge. The man's name is Zhang Haixi 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Already added to my wishlist][Already added to my wishlist][Already added to my bookshelf][Already added to my bookshelf]

15. 365 文 The Art Restorer: Pines Stand Firm Through Winter’s Chill 文物修复师之岁寒知松柏 Cold Chill Ice 1314冷寒冰1314Fantastical Romance877k WordsOngoing A legendary Ming dynasty painting, its layers of silk laced with poison. Everyone who has handled it has met a gruesome end. Shen Ci, a cultural relic restorer, is drawn into a mystery sealed away for twenty years because of this deadly painting. Ultraviolet light sweeps across the damaged silk, revealing hidden coordinates in Lop Nur that point straight to the desolate place where her father vanished during an archaeological expedition. Detective Jiang Du investigates a string of murders, and 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story sparked by a painting

16. 366 财 The God of Wealth Slipped Up 财神手滑了 Soak and Burn浸焚6k WordsCompleted The God of Wealth Made a Slip —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I don't know, it sounds really good, it does sound good after listening to it, but I didn't listen carefully. I'm asking everyone to listen to it, it doesn't really matter.

17. 367 破 Case-Solving Partners, Identities Unknown 破案搭档，身份不明 Li Mutan李暮檀Mystery422k WordsCompleted The score is still settling, so don’t let it put you off. [Strong Leads] [Love Grows Over Time] [Mutual Devotion] [Lighthearted and Thought-Provoking] Who says someone beautiful, strong, and tragic can’t star in a comedy? Xie Shu is a private detective outside the system and a severe candy addict. She seems ditzy and goofy, but is actually incredibly skilled in a fight. She has an unconventional background, a mysterious past, and a knack for saying the most outrageous things with a perfectly str 1.6kReads9.1Score168Shelves

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    Xie Shu: Can this meal be reimbursed? Luo Junxi: The report isn't even finished yet, and one person is already clamoring for reimbursement, while the other is complaining while simultaneously covering for the meal.

18. 368 猎 Sin Hunter Detective 猎罪神探 Old Nine of the Daoist Sect道门老九Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted What's the most terrifying case you've ever heard of? The Corpse Immortal Madam, the Medical University's Sex Fiend, the Human-Head Planters, the Zombie Baby in Building Seven... There are no ghosts in this world, only wrongs waiting to be righted by a master hand. The legendary coroner Song Yang returns to the scene with his disciples, piercing through layer upon layer of mystery to hunt down the killers lurking in this world. Come face-to-face with the bloodiest, most baffling, and most hair-r 5.9kReads9.4Score819Shelves
19. 369 五 Records of Strange Cases in the Five Capitals 五京志怪探案录 Tipsily Leaning on the Green Paulownia浅醉依青梧Mystery211k WordsCompleted Mystery + crime-solving + transmigration + supernatural tales + mutual flirtation and sexual tension + sweet romance + personal growth + happy ending The Great Liao is a fictional world with five capitals: Shangjing, Nanjing, Xijing, Yanjing, and Bianjing (Dongjing). Shangjing is sinister, Nanjing is splendid, Xijing is rugged, Yanjing is bitterly cold and harsh, and Bianjing is elegant. Each holds its own secrets and hides its own strange mysteries. All five capitals are prosperous places, yet 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A modern history teacher transmigrates into the body of the unloved eldest daughter of the Imperial Observatory, navigating the bizarre and mysterious cases in the five capitals of the Liao Dynasty. She unravels fantastical mysteries involving the transfer of souls and ghostly marriages, while simultaneously engaging in a flirtatious and tumultuous relationship with a mysterious nobleman from the north. When she is haunted by a ghostly illusion, she tilts her head back, hooks her arms around his neck, and asks with a smile, "You saved me, what do you want as a reward?" He simply looks at her intently and says in a hoarse voice, "You." A suspenseful detective story + time-travel fantasy + sweet romance, a two-way journey of escalating challenges amidst bizarre cases and blossoming romance in perilous situations—it's so good you won't be able to stop reading!

20. 370 狂 The Storm Is Coming 狂澜将至 Ling Chao凌潮Urban521k WordsOngoing [Anti-Corruption + Battle of Wits] A bizarre car accident in a university town seems like a random occurrence, but it leads to a shocking case in Dongjiang Province. When criminal investigator Lin Xiao gets unwittingly drawn into it, he discovers that the clues eerily overlap with those surrounding his father's fatal car crash, which was ruled an “accident.” When Lin Xiao uncovers the first crack in the case, a criminal syndicate led by Sun Yaowei comes to light. On the surface, the “Young Maste 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A non-stop mind-bending mystery, full of foreshadowing! A combination of mind-bending suspense, multi-party intrigue, and progressively unfolding plot, this story follows seemingly mild-mannered business figures who secretly weave a vast web of vested interests. #UrbanSuspense #NovelRecommendation

21. 371 中 My Boyfriend Disappeared After I Won the Lottery 中彩票后我的男朋友消失了 Three Thousand Lumens三千流明10k WordsCompleted My Boyfriend Disappeared After I Won the Lottery —Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 372 陆 Captain Lu, Wait for Me in the Sunshine 陆队长，请在阳光下等我 AudaceMystery214k WordsCompleted All-around, swoon-worthy captain of criminal investigations vs. sweet and sharp, highly intelligent policewoman Two years ago, she was murdered in a long-planned attack, a knife through her throat. For two years, her soul stayed by his side, watching him grieve and cry, helpless to do anything. Now she has returned, reborn in another body. Smiling, she reaches out to him. “Hello, Captain Lu!” The two join forces to solve cases and hunt down criminals. As they gradually crack a string of old and 18Reads8.0Score—Shelves
23. 373 室 After My Roommate Died, My Hair Became Evidence 室友死后，我头发成了罪证 Three Thousand Lumens三千流明10k WordsCompleted After my roommate died, my hair became evidence of the crime —Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 374 在 Taking Down the Green Tea Bitch in an Escape Game 在逃生游戏里虐绿茶 Ling Yu令鱼Mystery485k WordsCompleted [Infinite flow, mild horror, primarily imaginative plot, ensemble cast, the main group aren't good people, romance] Meng Xiaxia has three great enemies in life. First, the green tea type. Second, the green tea type around her. Third, the green tea type who picks a fight with her. Unfortunately, the partner she gets on her journey through death is a veteran green tea type who can't stop calling her "Big Sis." Great. Another day of wanting to punch her partner to death. This is a highway of death. 3.4kReads8.6Score413Shelves

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    This book is exactly as you described; it's a new book, so the pacing isn't quite there yet. However, the author has a very creative mind, an incredibly rich imagination, natural writing style, and a relatively novel plot and theme. Many questions are explored alongside the reader's own thought process, and the author provides very clear explanations. It feels like you're gradually uncovering the mysteries of each level and moving on to the next. It's high-energy throughout, constantly requiring mental effort—truly a book that doesn't disappoint your intelligence!

25. 375 零 Zero-Degree Showdown: Operation Blue Arrow 零度交锋：蓝捷行动 Windless Rainy Night雨夜无风Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing [Mystery and Suspense] [Espionage] [Crime Investigation] [Modern Urban] [Genius] [Strong Female Lead] [National Security] Twenty-three years ago, a separation tore the lives of twin sisters apart. The younger sister was trained by an overseas spy organization to become an elite agent. Sent back to China, she is ordered to assassinate her own sister, take her place, infiltrate Lanjie Communications, and steal the core secret, “Lanjie 9.” Caught between her mission and her organization's orders on 11.3kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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    A top-tier spy thriller featuring intellectual battles! The plot is grand yet meticulously detailed, with highly realistic depictions of technological secrecy and confrontation. Every twist and turn is logical and well-founded, the situation reversing step by step, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats and leaving a lasting impression.

26. 376 我 I Was Just a Low-Ranking Detective, Yet I Got the National Security Agency Involved 我就当个小刑警，却惊动了国安 Diao Chan Is on My Body貂蝉在身上Urban270k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy] [Brotherhood] [Passionate growth] [No hostility] Welcome aboard! Join the protagonist on a thrilling journey through life. He meets a wealthy woman on a blind date, awakens the strongest System, solves cases as easily as drinking water, and shares a deep bond with his brothers. 1.5kReads7.0Score104Shelves

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    This book is a must-read! Hop on board! Experience a different kind of crime-solving!! No melodrama! And the romance is sweet enough.

27. 377 穿 Back in the Tang Dynasty, I Used Spirit Mediumship to Win Over the Magistrate of Dali Temple 穿回大唐我用通灵术征服大理寺卿 Drifting Light浮光游Mystery748k WordsCompleted This book focuses on suspense, crime solving, and deduction, and consists of four stories: The Haunted House, The Meat-Filled Flatbread Case, The Corpse-Driving Case on a Rainy Night, and The Thousand Bones Case. Zhong Xiaoxia is a surgical nurse who inherited her grandmother’s ability to communicate with spirits. One day, she is accidentally killed by a hearse and ends up back in the Tang dynasty, in the home of an abusive father. She wants to run away, but she has no money and is terrified of 75Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure ancient romance novel, a suspenseful crime-solving story with an incredibly sweet couple. It combines crime-solving and romance seamlessly, featuring a female lead with exceptional metaphysical abilities. After being hit by a hearse and dying in modern times, she is reborn and transmigrates to ancient times. In her previous life, she was a surgical nurse and possesses psychic abilities. Besides summoning spirits and exorcising demons, she is also skilled in Yin-Yang Feng Shui, the I Ching, grave robbing, and celestial observation! The entire book is highly immersive, and she can even witness a murder using her psychic powers. The male lead is the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, who falls in love with the female lead at first sight and arranges for her to work as his recorder. The two solve cases while simultaneously falling in love, and the male lead is extremely doting on her. Whenever the female lead communicates with spirits, her body is damaged by Yin energy, leaving her severely lacking in Yang energy. The male lead, however, has an extremely Yang constitution, so she draws Yang energy from him to replenish her Yin. As for the method, please use your imagination.

28. 378 柔 A Delicate Little White Flower? Wrong! You’ve Messed With the Living King of Hell 柔弱小白花？错！你惹到活阎王了 Yu of the Three-Tiered Tower三重楼喻Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted One-on-one, devoted couple | Lighthearted comedy | Secret identities | Face-slapping and putting scumbags in their place Sharp-tongued, ruthless, freakishly brilliant, physically formidable genius mercenary girl VS a swaggering, confident, dazzlingly handsome but tragic playboy heir who shows up out of nowhere Everyone said the fake heiress adopted by the Chu family was mentally ill. She looked gloomy and cadaverously thin, and people thought she brought bad luck. Sure enough, once the real heir 27kReads9.4Score3.5kShelves

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    This book, *The Temperamental Female Official: Don't Tell Me How to Do Things*, is pretty good. The female official/official + crazy male protagonist premise is truly captivating and endlessly rereadable. [Shy][shy]

29. 379 诡 The Strange Female Detective: Too Few Days of Romance 诡案女奇探：少逢烂漫时 Dai Cong代琮Mystery393k WordsCompleted They first met while investigating a case in the morgue. Lou Bai: “That woman climbs walls pretty fast.” An arrow shot straight into the woman's shoulder. Tang Tang'er: “Black clothes, pale face. What kind of lousy ‘King of Hell’ are you? You have a dog's nose, though.” She flung a cloud of medicinal powder into his face. Lou Bai and Tang Tang'er: “What a nuisance!” When they met again, a misunderstanding made them colleagues at the Bai'an Prefecture. Together with a group of young men from the 1.5kReads9.4Score252Shelves

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    🌼① The female lead excels at deduction and forensic medicine; the male lead is a criminal investigation captain. 🌼② A paranoid female forensic doctor versus an upright and incorruptible police officer. 🌼③ A quirky and clever female detective versus a seemingly ruthless male lead. 🌼④ Both the male and female leads are on criminal investigation teams, solving bizarre and intricate cases, each one intricately linked and full of mystery. The other books are also super good!!!

30. 380 过 My Widow Wife Became an Idol Over the New Year 过个年突然变成偶像的寡妇老婆 Author Hua Zhixiu作者花之秀11k WordsCompleted My Widowed Wife Suddenly Became an Idol Over New Year 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a suspenseful romance novel with a wildly imaginative plot. It's thrilling, funny, and sweet, with an unexpected ending. You can finish it in 10 minutes, definitely worth reading! 😜😜

31. 381 喜 Good News! Team Leader Lu's Nemesis Is Back! 喜报！陆组长的克星回国了！ Ferrying a Boat at a Banquet on the Same Mountain同山宴渡舟Mystery388k WordsCompleted L City has seen a spate of major and serious cases in recent years, so the Criminal Investigation Division has established a Major Crimes Unit. Lu Yan, a gifted traditional detective with more than a little spoiled rich-kid attitude, and Jiang Mingshuang, an eccentric yet levelheaded and perceptive criminal psychologist, have somehow ended up as partners. As they solve cases one by one, from the death of a peeping Tom and the Blood Lotus to an orphan's revenge, a duck's dignity, and hypnotic sti 1.1kReads8.6Score172Shelves

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    1. Criminal psychologist + Criminal investigation team leader 2. Childhood sweetheart

32. 382 半 Banxia and Qiao An 半夏和乔安 The Woman Who Plays Chess下棋的女子Mystery107k WordsOngoing Jiang Banxia won her company a project to renovate a detached villa in the suburbs. She brought her assistant Qin Chao to survey the site. Though the villa was almost abandoned, traces of its former splendor and luxury remained. Jiang Banxia went up to the third floor alone. A room with a broken doorknob inexplicably piqued her curiosity. Just as she was about to push the door open, a cool, unfamiliar male voice sounded behind her: “Who are you?” 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    26-Year-old architectural engineer Jiang Banxia and her boyfriend Zhou Xiangning, four years her senior, work at "Seven Alleys Interior Design Co., Ltd." Through the introduction of her university professor Lu Cheng, Jiang Banxia successfully secures a renovation project for a suburban detached villa for the company. Jiang Banxia, ​​accompanied by her assistant Qin Chao, conducts on-site surveying. The nearly abandoned villa still faintly retains the aura of its former glory and luxury. Jiang Banxia goes up to the third floor alone, and a room with a broken doorknob inexplicably piques her curiosity. Just as she is about to push open the door, a cold, unfamiliar male voice sounds behind her: "Who are you?" Jiang Banxia is startled. She turns around and looks at the man. Little does Jiang Banxia know that her life will be plunged into a series of bizarre events. At the same time, Qiao An, Zhou Xiangning's ex-girlfriend who was previously serving time in prison, suddenly appears alive and well before Jiang Banxia. She warns Jiang Banxia to stay away from Zhou Xiangning because he has killed someone!

33. 383 她 She Died as the Fireworks Bloomed 她死于烟花盛放时 Dong Yan冬嫣Two Female Leads725k WordsOngoing Two powerful heroines | Mystery | Saving each other | Happy ending | Both heroines are devoted to each other | No System The story is entirely fictional and contains many author-created elements. The author has no professional experience in the relevant field, so please point out any mistakes. If that bothers you, please don’t read. Ice-cold researcher × passionate police officer The first clash between a technical expert newly arrived at the city bureau and the deputy captain of the criminal in 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    On his very first day at the municipal police station, the deputy captain of the criminal investigation division suspected him of being an accomplice of a suspect in a case, and their relationship gradually warmed up.

34. 384 小 The Little Princess Is Always Trying to Undermine Me 小郡主她总想拆我台 A Trivial Reason渺小的理由Mystery337k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + mystery-solving + one-on-one romance + sweet love + ensemble cast] [Quirky young princess × aloof, sharp-tongued heir] After my imperial uncle caught me causing a scene in a brothel, I became an unofficial member of the Dali Temple. My immediate superior, Xie Zhiyan, is the sharpest-tongued heir in the capital. He’s so cutting that even the flies find him harsh when he examines a corpse. “Your Highness, if you’re bored, why not lick the tiles in the morgue clean?” That is, 287Reads6.3Score101Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese detective and suspense series, featuring ensemble casts and episodic detective stories.

35. 385 奇 The Strange Affairs Bureau 奇异事务所 Tang Qijiu唐柒玖Mystery643k WordsCompleted (The rating is low because so few people have left reviews. Come on in and check it out! (^~^)) The vengeful ghost of a Republic-era songstress, Baxià, a divine beast and one of the Nine Sons of the Dragon, a cat demon brutally murdered after trying to repay a kindness, a young master cursed to trade lives... Whatever you need, the Strange Affairs Bureau is always here. The bureau has some truly strange members: a steady, level-headed demon hunter and his carefree younger sister, plus a feng shu 620Reads8.9Score101Shelves
36. 386 迷 Misty Romance: The Love Detective Agency 迷雾情缘：恋爱侦探社 Chunfeng Tiangangliang淳风天罡亮Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted Love in the Mist: The Romance Detective Agency is more than a series of emotional mysteries to solve. It is also a journey of self-discovery and the search for true love. As they take on one case after another, the pair pursue the truth while gradually dispelling the fog in each other’s hearts: moving from mutual suspicion, to seamless teamwork, and finally to deep devotion. Every case is like a mirror, reflecting the many facets of human nature and the true meaning of love. With a distinctive 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you're craving a captivating novel that blends romance, suspense, personal growth, and teamwork, *Love in the Mist: The Love Detective Agency* is the perfect choice to fill your reading drought. This work is not merely a sweet pursuit of love, but also a series of adventures that combine wisdom and courage, leading readers through intricate cases and delicate, tender emotional entanglements.

37. 387 冷 The Cold-Faced Miracle Doctor Keeps Getting Framed 冷面圣手他总被碰瓷 A Trivial Reason渺小的理由Mystery306k WordsCompleted A sandstorm sweeps across the Western Regions, bringing a string of baffling cases: a corpse aboard a ghost ship in Loulan, ghostly figures in painted human skins in Dunhuang, a deadly demonic melody in Gaochang, and a blazing-red mystery that burns at the heart. Mo Jiu, young master of Rong Ku Valley, bears the burden of original sin. A master of medicine and poison, he can find the tiniest clues on a corpse. Lin Xingwan, the dazzling and spirited leader of Ting Feng Pavilion, is unrivaled in 26Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 388 私 Keeping My Younger Lover a Secret: A Top Agent’s Guide to Taming Her Husband 私藏年下，顶级特工驯夫记 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Modern Romance160k WordsCompleted [Older woman-younger man romance: clingy, scheming puppy boy vs. gentle, ultra-cool secret agent big sister] [Super sweet twists · Two Alphas flirt with each other] [Married couple with secret identities] Gu Qingyuan: A gentle psychologist by day, a ruthless secret agent by night. Everyone thinks Xia Xun, the youngest captain in the police department, is devoted to his career. In truth, his greatest dream in life is to be a sweet little cat curled up in Sister Ayuan's arms. When his real identit 239Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This fits perfectly. The older sister and the younger boy are a perfect match. The older sister is incredibly capable and charming, while the younger boy is a cute puppy at home and a fierce wolf outside—both are extremely love-struck. To solve a case, they pretend to be a couple out for fun, but are mistaken for having an affair.

39. 389 暗 Shadows All Around 暗影重重 Revelry Before Dawn黎明前的狂欢Mystery777k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation] [Mystery and Deduction] [Murder-Mystery Game] [Romantic Suspense] [Strong Leads Clash] [Social Realism] [A Cross-Section of Humanity] Some lose the love of their life. Some commit murder in a fit of passion to protect the person they love. Some hurt everyone around them in the name of love. Some are willing to give up everything in pursuit of a little light and warmth! This is a tribute to Keigo Higashino. The writing is delicate, the emotions profound! The plot is tight 691Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Suspense, mystery, and crime-solving. The male police officer is adept at psychology and possesses meticulous observation skills. The female police officer is skilled in computer network technology. Through the process of investigating the case, the two gradually come to understand each other, going from initial dislike to complete trust and mutual reliance... A strange feeling slowly grows between them! They never expected that a simple school murder case would lead to a long-hidden heinous crime... After being murdered and losing his family, the former country boy transforms into a super hacker, returning to unleash a frenzied revenge... Countless lives are lost, but the police cannot find any evidence left by the killer at the scene. The ultimate hacker wants to kill and get away scot-free; will he succeed? Will the police ultimately bring the murderer to justice and uphold the dignity of the law?

40. 390 雪 The Snowbound Blade 雪藏刃 Xie Xue Hanyan邪雪寒嫣Ancient Romance894k WordsCompleted One is a cold-faced constable who disguises herself as a man. The other is the Prince of Xichuan, a foreign nobleman said to have brought about his wife's death. When these two meet, an extraordinary story is bound to unfold. Passing herself off as a man to serve as a constable in the Six Fan Gate is no easy task. Dao Xueshan even changed her name to Dao Sanxue. To make it in a crowd of men, she has only one choice: be crueler, fiercer, more ruthless, and better at killing than they are. But she 353Reads—Score152Shelves

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    This is a completely handwritten novel. The female protagonist disguises herself as a man, working in the government and navigating the political arena. It features martial arts detective work, suspense, political intrigue, and female-led cooperation. The female protagonist has exceptional combat skills and is completely devoid of romantic interest. ('▽')

41. 391 水 A Murder Buried at the Waterworks for Twenty Years 水厂埋凶二十年 Bai Suzhen白素针儿Mystery192k WordsCompleted Twenty years ago, in the autumn at the Xichang Waterworks in Qingcheng, three people vanished one after another, leaving no trace, dead or alive. Police officer Qi Xiaojun pursued the lead for half his life, only to be forced out by fate just as he was about to reach the truth. Zhang Youfei, the young factory director, once loved a woman named Jinhua deeply, but he had no idea how many secrets her silence concealed. Twenty years later, another person disappears from the Xichang Waterworks. Sick 4.2kReads8.5Score405Shelves

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    Why isn't it a good book?

42. 392 残 The Broken Imperial Seal 残玺 Long Chu龙杵Urban900k WordsCompleted “Anger is commonplace, but a smiling man is inscrutable...” Inspired by a hidden chapter of real history, this tells the story of a wild strategic-level scientist’s rise and growth. The premise is fresh, fantastical yet grounded in reality, and encompasses history, the workplace, the military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, elaborate schemes, murder, and modern high-stealth espionage, high-tech hacking, and high-intensity aerospace electronic warfare. The ending 5.8kReads8.5Score683Shelves

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    Without reading this book, life is like an endless night...

43. 393 怂 The Timid Heroine Has a Powerful Backer 怂包女主有大佬靠山 Feather Fish Language羽鱼语Mystery526k WordsOngoing [Mild Horror + Mystery + Everyone's Favorite + Love Grows Over Time + Character Growth + Ensemble Cast + Quick Transmigration] Nobody believes in me, and unfortunately, I don't exactly have what it takes to prove them wrong. After working herself to death with overtime, Qin You transmigrates. From the start, she's stuck surviving in the wilderness with no money, and even the bandits think she's too poor to bother with. Where's the System golden finger she was promised? She decisively fakes a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A four-person team—the group's darling solves cases!

44. 394 冷 The Stone-Faced Captain and His Eccentric Consultant 冷面队长和他的怪咖顾问 I've Fallen for Potatoes爱薯了Mystery142k WordsCompleted One is a deadpan criminal investigation captain who believes only in evidence. The other is a criminal psychology consultant who sees through people and lives for the game. When bizarre cases force them together, one builds defenses with logic while the other tears away disguises with instinct. They are each other's most hated rivals, yet they also become the only partners willing to trust each other with their backs. When a rational mind meets an emotional heart, the sparks they create are more 123Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 395 重 Back Before the Crime: My Cold Childhood Friend Is Jealous and Teasing 重回案发前：冷漠竹马又醋又茶 Soft Cookie酥酥饼干Modern Romance158k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Tang Mucheng spent ten years desperately trying to clear her criminal-police father's name, but got nowhere. She also ended up losing her childhood sweetheart, Pei Du, in the prime of his life. Reborn, she acts swiftly and decisively, afraid that even one moment's delay will leave her father branded a murderer again. A girl climbs a telephone pole in the middle of the night to install a camera, scrambles to raise money for equipment, deliberately jumps into the sea to trend —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story is original, fun, and funny; it's really good!

46. 396 大 The Great Yan Dynasty's Female Investigator 大燕女提刑 Jin Zhonglou金重楼Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The treasury silver has been stolen, yet the locks are completely intact? A headless corpse is found at a mountain temple, and the victim may have done it to himself? One baffling case after another is shrouded in mystery. Suicide, murder, or accidental death? Female detective Yi Chang'an unexpectedly arrives in the Great Yan Dynasty, only to find that the man who saved her life has been caught up in a capital crime! To repay his kindness, she goes along with events and solves one mysterious cas 3.3kReads9.1Score410Shelves

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    A female detective travels back in time to ancient China, disguises herself as a man, and gets involved in a major execution case to repay a life-saving debt. She meets a commander of the Imperial Guard, and together they solve cases and fall in love.

47. 397 凶 Code of the Crime Scene 凶案密码 Wind-Dancing Clouds风舞残云Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted [Mystery + criminal investigation + dark themes + horror + human nature + crime + serial murders + social issues] This collection brings together five books in the Case Code series: Case Code, Echoes of Death, Vested Interests, The Black Corpse Mystery, and Sleepless Murder Island. Mutilated bodies in the city center, prisoners in a cellar, and urban mysteries return as a veteran cop unravels the truth behind the crimes. A classic crime procedural! The city is shrouded in criminal conspiracies, 40.6kReads9.5Score5kShelves

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    I highly recommend this to people like me who dislike long-winded explanations; they'll find it enjoyable. [Laughs]

48. 398 惊 What?! My Fox Immortal Husband Is Wagging His Tail at Me 惊！狐仙老公对我摇尾巴 Soft Cookie酥酥饼干Mystery126k WordsCompleted [Hilarious horror + suspenseful thrills + a strong female lead who isn’t saintly + a male lead who only pretends to be aloof] Qingqiu Village occupies a sacred site, and the Fox Immortal flies into a rage and sends a woman marked by yin energy. Li Xiaxia is forced into a fox’s cave by shameless villagers, who hope to beg the Fox Immortal’s forgiveness. As a materialist, she doesn’t believe in Fox Immortals at all. That is, until she sees a white fox turn into a cold, handsome man with her own ey 67Reads6.4Score—Shelves
49. 399 姜 What Is Miss Jiang Really Plotting? 姜小姐到底有什么图谋 Shuke Bei舒克贝Mystery100k WordsOngoing [Suspense + romance + deduction + time-travel transmigration + science fiction] Seven cases, three timelines, and two points of view. A secretive, quirky heroine VS a talkative hero who is always getting wrapped around her finger. When Xu Tang first met Jiang Yao, he thought he was seeing a ghost. She could walk through walls and turn invisible. Jiang Yao told him that she would die in six months, and only Xu Tang could save her. If he refused to listen, she would turn into a ghost with a “re —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Suspenseful romance + crime-solving + time travel. No cheat codes, no unnecessarily mysterious plots, no sensationalism. Every case is presented with clues; it's up to you to guess the outcome.

50. 400 报 Report! My Ghost Is Helping Me Solve Cases 报告！我的幽灵在帮我破案 Zhi Xi峙溪Mystery432k WordsOngoing She can see ghosts. The ghost is her dead mentor. Three years into the job, Lin Qian solves cases with one secret weapon: the ghost of her partner, Shen Ji. Sharp-tongued and picky, he has been dead for three years and is still fretting over her investigative skills. The cases on West Street are getting more and more ridiculous: a stray cat that writes poetry, dentures that tap-dance at midnight, and candied hawthorns that propose using Morse code… With help from the retired seniors of the “Gh 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The talkative detective's crime-solving magic weapons are his ghostly partner (mentor) and a bunch of cats and dogs. He's in charge of finding clues by walking through walls, while I'm in charge of petting the cats and gathering intelligence. Come take a look at this kid's writing and give me some suggestions.

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