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1. 151 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book as the Villainess, and My Tycoon Husband Demands a Fatal Kiss 穿书恶毒女配，豪门老公致命索吻 It's Su Su Candy!是酥苏糖耶Modern Romance152k WordsOngoing Synopsis: [A scheming tea girl and troublemaker & wealthy wife & universally adored actress & wicked female character who transmigrates into a book & high-intensity forced love & the powerful one bows his head] – When Su Nanzhi first transmigrates into the book, her label is “obedient and sweet,” the model wife of the wealthy socialite circle. In her wealthy husband’s eyes: My wife is gentle and considerate, sweet and soft, a perfect wife and mother. Three years after Gu Nanzhi transmigrates int 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The marriage was arranged before the lovers fell in love; the male and female leads had no feelings for each other when they met, it was a business marriage.

2. 152 婚 After Marriage, the Aloof Beauty Is Held by the Weary Tycoon, Who Kisses and Clings to Her 婚后清冷美人被厌世大佬搂腰缠吻 Cranes Part from Green Mountains鹤别青山Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted [Short drama now available] [Both Pure + Marriage First, Love Later + Secretly Planned for a Long Time + Sweet Everyday Romance] A devoted-to-his-wife young master × a cool, aloof finance department beauty Gu Zhiyan confidently believes that with Shen Nanyin's family background, she'll come crawling back to him sooner or later. Until he sees her get into the Lu family's exclusive luxury car with his own eyes. One night, Gu Zhiyan gets blackout drunk and pounds on the door, his eyes red as he beg 42.1kReads9.4Score5.2kShelves

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   "The male lead gets what he wants from his perspective, while the female lead falls in love after an arranged marriage." It's the familiar formula, but the plot doesn't drag. The male lead isn't at all like a typical domineering CEO; he knows Yin Yin lacks security, so he provides it. Misunderstandings are quickly resolved—they both have mouths. It's the first time I've seen a domineering male lead text the female lead saying, "Sister, I think you should know about this." (The contrast is hilarious!)

3. 153 零 A No-Risk Marriage Pact 零风险婚约 Cang Lin藏琳Modern Romance275k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Scheming fox of a man × playful drama queen] [Secret marriage + happy ending + lighthearted comedy + reunion after years apart] Everyone knows Lin Nianqing is famous for being sharp-tongued and devious. Take new hire Leng Xixi, who had barely started when she accepted a bouquet from a business partner and was called into the office. She “cried” over a whole desk’s worth of tissues. Who knew what was going on behind the locked door and closed blinds? The man was mad with jealousy, ho 1.2kReads6.1Score—Shelves

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   The male and female leads had a flirtatious relationship in college, as senior and junior students in the same major, but separated due to a misunderstanding. After reuniting, both were single and got married. Later, the female lead unexpectedly joined the male lead's company. It's a sweet post-marriage story; the male lead is both a boss and a romance novel author, and he clearly dotes on the female lead.

4. 154 婚 Married Life, Peaceful and Serene 婚后，年岁静好 Young Master Wenshu文姝公子Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted [Complete] + [Marriage Before Love] + [Seven-Year Age Gap] + [Both Leads Are Inexperienced, Happy Ending] Perfect bedtime reading, overflowing with sweetness and cozy everyday moments “Mr. Qi, be honest. Was it love at first sight for you when we met on our blind date?” Qi Nian lovingly kissed his wife’s forehead. “No.” Jingshu: “Hmm?” Qi Nian: “It was even earlier than that.” Jingshu had assumed Qi Nian married her just to fend off pressure to settle down, since he was famous for being rest 1.3kReads9.1Score131Shelves

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   Very slice-of-life! Super sweet, mainly because the female lead's family situation is a bit tragic. Otherwise, I highly recommend it. The female lead thinks it's a marriage of convenience that develops into love, but actually the male lead already remembers her 🤭

5. 155 闪 A Whirlwind Wedding: The Wealthy CEO's Everyday Devotion to His Wife 闪婚领证，豪门总裁的宠妻日常 Stars Across the Earth大地繁星Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted What should you do if your blind date is a hopeless mama's boy? He Wan's answer: Run for the hills, and keep running as far as you can. Before she can make her escape, a charming voice sounds behind her. “How about we get married?” Good heavens, the speaker is Ji Chengtian, CEO of Bincheng's biggest conglomerate and the dream man of countless unmarried women! Could it be he's been secretly in love with her all along, and seeing her on a blind date made him panic? He's rich and handsome, so why n 9.5kReads9.1Score900Shelves

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   A sweet romance novel about marriage before love blossoms.

6. 156 我 My Fiancé Is Only Three Years Old 我的未婚夫只有三岁 I'm Chen Xiaoxi我晨小曦啊Modern Romance165k WordsOngoing No one knew that the Lu family's hidden “illegitimate son” had three different sides to him In real life, he was “Little Lu Ke,” a three-year-old who only knew how to act cute around her and wanted nothing to do with strangers. “Big sis, hug me.” In the game, he was “God Ke,” the number-one player on the leaderboard, whose mind had been stuck at the age of seventeen, the year of his car accident. “No private chats. Blocked.” Once fully recovered, he was the Lu family's third young master at twen 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You can take a look; there's no unrequited love.

7. 157 合 Is My Contract Wife Acting? The Amnesiac Tycoon Is Hooked 合约老婆在演戏？失忆大佬上瘾了 Yi Feng Ze一枫泽Modern Romance123k WordsOngoing [Love After Marriage + Amnesia and a Complete Change in Personality + Longtime Secret Crush + Showbiz + One-on-One, Both Leads Sexually Inexperienced + Sweet Romance] Su Xia'an was a minor actress blacklisted across the internet. After one night, she became the wife of Pei Yu, a powerful figure in Beijing's elite circles, though theirs was a contract marriage. During the contract, Su Xia'an had only two things to do: act well and save as much money as she could. But on the day they registered th 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Arranged marriage to fall in love ՞･∞･՞

8. 158 为 The Marriage-for-Love Plan 为爱联姻计划 The Polar Bear Loves to Eat北极熊爱吃Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted [Cool, powerful female CEO vs. refined, prestigious CEO; two powerful leads; marriage first, love later; evenly matched] To Su Nianshang, this marriage is nothing more than an exchange of benefits and a business deal. She needs the shares in Zhou Xu's hands to secure the position of CEO at Su Yu Group. She assumes that Zhou Xu, the unattainable prize of the business world, is also interested in the practical benefits their marriage can bring. She has no idea that what he wants is her. From her 1.7kReads8.9Score151Shelves

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   My favorite book this year

9. 159 死 Three Years After Faking My Death, My One True Love Is Married 死遁三年，白月光已婚 Maizi Star麦兹星Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + both leads have no past romantic entanglements + powerful family background + age gap + intense romantic tension][On-location weather reporter ✖️ powerful man in government] Because she loves the wilderness and the wind, Lu Jinqiu stands in the middle of a typhoon, clinging to the principle, “Life is nothing but scallions, ginger, and garlic. Be a little scallion-smart, ginger up a little, and if all else fails, garlic it.” And so, muddling through, she spends three 354Reads—Score108Shelves

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   Ahhh, my darling, read this! It's not melodramatic and has good values! The female lead has a white moonlight (her ideal love interest), but their relationship is more like lovers than friends. The female lead really has the courage to make a clean break, and the male lead truly loves his wife!

10. 160 京 The Buddha-Like Heir of the Capital’s Elite Circle Can Read Minds, Turning the Sweet Little Flower Bad 京圈佛子会读心，小白花变黄了 I'm the Pen Nib我是笔芯儿Modern Romance113k WordsOngoing [Marriage before love + powerful man learns to yield + sweet romance + both virgins] Shen Anhe, female, 24, no parents. Fu Yanchen, male, 30, whose parents are so deeply in love that he feels like the exception. On their wedding night, he accidentally hears his wife's thoughts. Their marriage alliance was supposed to be mutually beneficial. Fu Yanchen's ideal marriage: Be courteous to each other, stay out of each other's business, and put work first. Shen Anhe does exactly that: she never bother 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a sweet romance novel.

11. 161 沉 Lost in Acting, My Uncle Corners Me: “You Don’t Love Me Anymore?” 沉迷演戏，小叔墙角逼问不爱了？ Orange Flash Tangerine橙色闪光橘子Modern Romance137k WordsOngoing [Marriage First, Love Later + An Old Flame Blossoms + Pure Love] "What do you mean?" the man demanded, his eyes red. "I thought you wanted to divorce me." He stared at him in shock. "When did I ever say we were getting divorced?" "The day we decided to get married, I never planned to leave you again!" "Come on, don't be mad. How about you come home with me?" - That very day, a rumor shot to the top of the trending list: #Breaking! Rising Star Suspected of Sleeping Her Way to the Top with Famous 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I initially thought it was a marriage of convenience with an ambitious female lead, a scheme to advance her career. But it turns out to be a story of a seasoned, award-winning actor mentoring his young girlfriend in acting, and incidentally winning her over – a sweet, mature romance that's just too good to pass up!

12. 162 明 A Proper, Matchmade Marriage 明媒，正娶 Jinxi Zhiyan Xue锦汐之颜雪Modern Romance286k WordsOngoing After being hurt in love, Xu Zhikuan becomes wary of romance and lays down three rules for marriage: three things his partner must never do. Wen Ying grew up under constant criticism. Awkward when it comes to love, she pours all her feelings into her novels instead, presenting herself as meek and gentle. Two people who don't believe in love meet. As their lives begin to collide, they keep their distance on purpose, cautiously test the waters, and inch closer, little by little. They want to treat 182Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a story of love after marriage, starting with a blind date. The suspicious male lead follows the engagement and marriage process, while the reserved female lead adheres to her pre-marital principles. As their lives collide, they cautiously test each other, gradually growing closer. It's a slightly angsty and sweet story, a slow-burning yet very enjoyable read.

13. 163 替 A Substitute Bride's Auspicious Marriage: My Comatose Husband Was Faking It! 替嫁冲喜，植物人老公竟是装的！ Richi Clothing Ritual日寸衣礼Modern Romance169k WordsOngoing [A rebellious heiress × a mature, fatherly CEO] [Marriage first, love later + stand-in bride + older man + face-slapping + guiding romance + a touch of showbiz] Xu Jinzhao’s first twenty-two years have been a complete mess. Her father doesn’t love her, her mother doesn’t care for her, and her brother is blind to the truth. Everyone loves the fake heiress. Xu Jinzhao has suffered plenty, but that doesn’t mean she’ll put up with it. She gets even with anyone who crosses her, acting so wildly that 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! The male lead pretends to be in a vegetative state, and the female lead marries in his place to bring good luck. The male lead is older and more mature, while the female lead is lively and straightforward! Highly recommended!

14. 164 藏 Hidden Beneath the Pearly Glow 藏于珠光之下 Dancing in the Evening Breeze晚风翩然Modern Romance157k WordsCompleted [Whirlwind marriage + marriage first, love later + marriage alliance + rekindled romance + both leads are inexperienced] [A gentle yet strong, clear-headed and reserved artist VS a cold, self-centered CEO who sees marriage as a transaction] “Miss Su, I've met many talented young people. Some are too fixated on the pain of the past, while others are too eager to forget it.” “But you're different. You turned your pain into nourishment. That's rare.” “But what's passed between us is over. We mis —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book; the plot is very interesting and unique.

15. 165 穿 I Transmigrated Into a Book and Tried to Turn the World Upside Down 穿书后我努力创翻世界 Three Bamboo Stalks三只竹子Modern Romance334k WordsCompleted [First Married, Then in Love | Faithful to Each Other | Older CEO | Face-Slapping Satisfaction] A transmigrated woman who doesn't understand romance × a possessive older male lead who fights to claim her On an ordinary night, Shang Mujin finished reading The Fake Heiress Is the Real Family Favorite. When she opened her eyes, she had transmigrated into the book as its ill-fated fake heiress, who had the same name. She opened her eyes to her scumbag father publicly berating and humiliating her, l 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a new book.

16. 166 婚 Spoiled After Marriage 婚后侍宠 Tu Su兔苏Modern Romance541k WordsCompleted Miss Sunflower and Her Qipao Gentleman The heroine has an avoidant attachment style + the older hero guides her / both are pure in body and mind, with overwhelming possessiveness Beautiful, bold, resilient, and seemingly well-behaved university professor x proud, sharp-tongued, scheming, aloof beauty [Flash Marriage and Exclusive Devotion + Clear-Headed Strong Female Lead + Marriage Before Love + Two Strong Leads + Age Gap + Slow-Burn Romance + Adorabl 3.3kReads8.5Score160Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms; in the very first chapter, he gets married but is kicked out of bed by his wife.

17. 167 胖 The Chubby Wife Awakens, and the Villainous Tycoon Burns Their Marriage Certificate 胖妻觉醒，反派大佬他烧了结婚证 TausModern Romance165k WordsOngoing [Married First, Love Later + A Teasing Little Beagle Heroine x A Powerful, Unhinged Villain + The Powerful One Bows His Head + Sweet, Satisfying Romance] Jiang Xingqie awakens before the tragedy begins. She is the real heiress who has only just been brought home, yet her entire family despises her because she weighs three hundred jin. Meanwhile, the fake heiress is still the adored heroine. In the original story, Jiang Xingqie envies the fake heiress for everything she has and ends up dying hor 139Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    This is a sweet and satisfying romance novel about marriage first, then love. A powerful and crazy villainous boss bows down to love. It's so good! It hits my sweet spot. The female lead is also an awakened one, and she makes a comeback and punishes the scumbag!

18. 168 今 A Good Night's Sleep 今夜有好眠 There's Fish Every Year年年皆有鱼Modern Romance225k WordsCompleted [00-born woman vs. 90-born man | Twelve-year age gap | Little white rabbit vs. old fox | Fake marriage turns real | Married first, love later | Coming-of-age romance | The husband’s long road to winning back his wife] At a banquet, waitress Lin Weiwei was drugged by an acquaintance. In desperation, she threw herself into the arms of Meng Haohuai, a man she’d met only once. It was supposed to be a brief fling, but two months later, Lin Weiwei received a report confirming her pregnancy. The huge g 1.4kReads—Score—Shelves

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    They married first and fell in love later, and it was even a shotgun wedding.

19. 169 贺 Officer He: Your Wife’s Off Getting Someone’s Feet Rubbed Again 贺警官：你老婆又给人捏脚去了 Listening South, Traveling North南听北往Modern Romance276k WordsCompleted [Tough yet tender massage therapist × silver-tongued, flirtatious squad leader] [Married first, love later × sweet everyday romance] Her mother cheats, and her boyfriend has a one-night stand. Wen Qian personally reports her mother for prostitution, cuts her losses, and dumps her scumbag boyfriend. Aren’t all men the same? If I have to marry someone, what difference does it make who? She gets the marriage certificate without a second thought. In the end, the man named He Feng spoils her rott 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A short story about love after marriage 😳

20. 170 拐 Steal Her Away for a Kiss 拐走亲一口 Big Northeastern Pear东北大鸭梨Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted Puppy-boy romance! The rating is low because the story is new, so please don't be put off by it. “A slow, steady romance + love at first sight for the male lead, who's a lovestruck straight shooter.” Both leads are sexually inexperienced! “Chu the Tease × Lin the Feisty One” Lin Beian was still single at 28, and Guo Xia was more desperate to marry off her daughter than a rainmaker praying for rain. Then she ran into the doctor who had treated her just yesterday at a blind date? Lin Beian never d 3kReads8.4Score273Shelves

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    Super super sweet 😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

21. 171 美 The Beauty Hit a Brick Wall 美人他撞了南墙 Big Northeastern Pear东北大鸭梨Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted [Cocky, handsome voice actor × fiery, sharp-tongued author | She writes, he voices | Both leads are pure | Sweet romance | No first love from the past | Everyday slice-of-life] Roguish puppy-boy romance! Roguish puppy-boy romance! A matchmaking date arranged by their families brings together two people who have nothing in common. Among the married men Chu Zhinan knows, almost all are hopelessly lovesick, and even his newlywed older brother has joined the ranks of henpecked husbands. “She may be 430Reads—Score101Shelves
22. 172 墨 Inkbound to the Dust of the Capital 墨赴京尘 Bamboo Shade and Butterfly Robes竹幽蝶衣Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted #Marriage Before Love #Secretly Planned for Years #Powerful Capital Elite #Mutual Devotion #Power Couple #Sweet Romance Everyone in the capital’s elite circles said the Zhao family’s cold-blooded King of Hell had been forced into an arranged marriage with a gentle beauty from Jiangnan. But no one knew Before their engagement, he had anonymously funded the restoration of an ancient painting for her. After their engagement, he signed an agreement to “treat each other with courtesy,” yet that very 3.9kReads6.9Score335Shelves

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    This book is also good; the male lead is composed, and the female lead is brave.

23. 173 穿 Transmigrated Into a Book, I Lie Flat Like a Contented Fish 穿书之躺平咸鱼 Gu Wuci故无辞Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + laid-back heroine + marriage first, love later + face-slapping + both sweet and angsty] Easygoing heroine × devoted, possessive hero One moment, she was an ordinary woman; the next, she'd transmigrated into a book and become the fiancee of a wealthy heir. She never thought she'd get to become a laid-back freeloader ahead of schedule. With the plot in hand, couldn't she do whatever she wanted in this world? Gu Yujian had always dreamed of writing novels to save up for 81Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist transmigrates into a book, marries first, and falls in love later.

24. 174 掰 Turning My Fake-Marriage Husband Straight 掰直形婚老公 Yan Jingzhen盐景珍Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted A law-focused, trope-subverting story A sweet, scatterbrained divorce lawyer versus a shrewd, restrained business tycoon Both leads are each other’s first and only; no idealized first love, no ex-boyfriends Marriage first, love later / grounded realism / simmering tension / falling in love with clear eyes No age gap; they’re the same age Wang Mengting: a name that clearly doesn’t belong to the heroine of a romance novel. A walking machine for snarky commentary. Twenty-eight by East Asian reckoni 774Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It wasn't a substitute marriage; the female lead was purely tempted by money.

25. 175 恒 A Marriage Without Regrets 恒婚不悔 A Thousand Words, Delayed千言迟Modern Romance170k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Faithful to Each Other + CEO + Pure Romance] (Lazy, adorable novelist × aloof on the outside, passionate on the inside big shot from the capital) (Sweet beauty mark × cool dimples) A marriage certificate tied two complete strangers together... Lan Qing had grown up by her grandmother's side. The night she graduated from college, she lost her only family member. In a daze, she took care of her grandmother's funeral arrangements. A year later, her scummy father showed 810Reads—Score117Shelves

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    Enough said! (Sweet beauty mark x cold dimple)! This setup is just so cool! The domineering CEO even has a cute dimple when he smiles! So sweet!

26. 176 穿 After Becoming the Villainess, I Set My Sights on the Big Shot 穿成恶毒女配后，缠上大佬的高枝 I'm the Pen Nib我是笔芯儿Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + devoted couple + sweet romance] A fussy little schemer who only wants to survive × a cold-faced, abstinent, and calculating big shot Song Mo transmigrates into a sweet romance novel as the vicious supporting actress. She is the real daughter who was lost as a child. In her previous life, she was stupid enough to get herself killed. She lost her life fighting the fake heiress for affection. Now she has only one principle: stay away from the male lead, cherish her life, 485Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After watching, it's still okay.

27. 177 被 After I Was Cheated On, I Replaced the Groom 被劈腿后，我直接换了新郎 Sang Shen桑慎Modern Romance218k WordsOngoing [Marriage First, Love Later] [Both Leads Are Pure] [Two Powerful Families] [Sweet Romance After Marriage] * The day before her wedding, Wen Wan caught her fiance cheating. If that was how things stood, she would simply switch grooms on the wedding day. "Mr. He, I'd like to invite you to marry me." * On the wedding day, the groom fled in shame. While the guests were still in shock, the doors at the center of the venue slowly swung open. At the far end of the red carpet stood a tall, slender figur 46Reads—Score109Shelves

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    Both the male and female leads have mouths!

28. 178 婚 Indulging After Marriage 婚后放纵 A Juan Nannan阿娟囡囡Modern Romance395k WordsCompleted Women's fiction! [Unhinged, love-brained business tycoon x tipsy, captivating beauty, both each other's first] A breakthrough in research marks a major milestone and gives the team a real morale boost. At a high-end buffet banquet, the group's eldest young master deigns to show his face. Gazing at the outrageously handsome young master, the women who work under him drool, wishing they could stay drunk forever. That includes Jiang Mi, who has no idea what's going on and can hardly refuse a drink. 5.1kReads8.7Score315Shelves

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    🍁The male lead is full of witty banter, and the female lead is sweet and adorable! They're a real couple from the start! A great watch! He always spouts nonsense, but his actions speak for themselves! The female lead is always sweet and coquettish, half-heartedly giving in! They're both hopelessly in love with each other!

29. 179 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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    Recommended. It's still being updated. The male lead is a bit sarcastic and aloof at first, but he gradually falls for him and wants to kiss him every day. 😳

30. 180 娘 The Empress Doesn’t Care 娘娘不在乎 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance317k WordsCompleted [Palace and household intrigue + Marriage first, love later + Fictional era] [This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.] Though Qiao Qingyi is a concubine’s daughter, her legitimate mother never treated her harshly. In fact, she raised her like her own child. But when her elder sister’s marriage arrangements change, the match that was supposed to be hers falls to Qiao Qingyi instead. To repay her legitimate mother’s kindness, Qiao Qingyi w 324Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An old saying goes that marriage before love blossoms, a happy union that comes about unexpectedly.

31. 181 特 Special Forces King, Please Fall in Love with Me Again 特种兵王请再跟我恋爱一次 I'm Not Waiting for You Anymore不等你了Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [Marine Corps commander × the most beautiful interpreter; both are inexperienced in love; devoted to each other; love at first sight; a sweet romance; reunited after years apart] He is Du Tianyue, a stern and resolute Marine Corps commander. She is Si Nian, the most beautiful interpreter, gentle and clever. Threads of fate bind these two hearts, which had nothing to do with each other, tightly together. Once love takes root, it can no longer be restrained. When they meet again, face-to-face 306Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    Military romance novels about marriage before love

32. 182 刑 The Police Captain's Unrestrained Devotion 刑警队队长的放肆宠爱 I'm Not Waiting for You Anymore不等你了Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted Also known as: The Police Captain’s Unrestrained Love [Police Captain + Psychologist + Both Inexperienced + Devoted Couple + Married Life] For the good of our country: “Even if we can’t contribute to our motherland, we must never become its criminals!” He was trapped in endless darkness. Just as he was about to be swallowed up by it, he met her... From then on, he had someone to protect and a source of comfort for his heart. On the day they decided to get married, she said, “I take love and marr 1.1kReads8.8Score107Shelves
33. 183 忠 Loyal to My Country, Loyal to You 忠于祖国忠于你 I'm Not Waiting for You Anymore不等你了Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted [Special operations team captain + news reporter, both with no past relationships + secret crushes + mutual devotion + unabashed pampering] Before marriage: Meng Chuchu thought He Yan had married her only because of pressure from his family, with no other choice. He Yan thought Meng Chuchu had married him simply because he met her requirements for a husband. After marriage: Once, Meng Chuchu went out alone to meet a male friend. Somehow, a week later, the news reached He Yan's ears. One day, he 370Reads9.1Score—Shelves
34. 184 军 Military Romance: The Ironclad Officer’s Uninhibited Love 军恋，铁汉军官的放肆宠爱 I'm Not Waiting for You Anymore不等你了Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted [Special forces soldier + cardiothoracic surgeon, told from both leads' perspectives. Both are inexperienced, she pursues him first, feelings grow over time, sweet romance] After a life-changing incident, Yan Yi became a different person. She later quit her job and moved to the deserts of the northwest. Half a year after arriving in Xicheng, she was still living a quiet, peaceful life. Then a handsome, stern-faced man moved into the apartment upstairs. Somehow, she got caught up in a storm of 678Reads8.8Score—Shelves
35. 185 池 Mr. Chi, You're Quite the Charmer 池先生你好会哦 Red Buds of the North北地红蕊Modern Romance107k WordsOngoing Yan Xi's life fell apart completely on a rainy night. In despair, she jumped into the river, only to be rescued by the “Brother Yiyi” from her memories. She is a sensitive, fragile art student carrying the scars of her family; he is an ascetic professor filling in at a prestigious university, rigorous and rational, an aloof flower on a high peak. A marriage certificate hastily binds two people from different worlds. He gives her a home. Grateful yet uneasy, she tries to keep her boundaries in th —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Yan hope's life collapsed completely on a rainy night. In despair, she jumped into the river, only to be rescued by "Brother Yi Yi" from her memories. She was a sensitive and fragile art student, burdened by the trauma of her family of origin; he was a reserved and aloof professor at a prestigious university, rigorous, rational, and unattainable. A marriage certificate hastily bound these two worlds together. He gave her a home, and she, filled with gratitude and unease, tried to maintain boundaries in this mutually beneficial marriage. Chi Yi's gentle offensive was relentless: the half-emptied wardrobe beforehand, the cryptic announcement on social media, the contrast between his stern demeanor in class and his vulnerable, pitiful side in private, and his earnest request to "have a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love"—all these things made Yan Xi retreat step by step. "There are two shadows on the ground, one is mine, and the other is also mine." —Chi Yi, look at the child!!

36. 186 朝 Clear as the Morning Mist 朝雾至清 Lu Xingyu鹿星鱼Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted A marriage first, love later + older man + slow-burn romance + a cold-faced, doting male lead A hugely ambitious superstar × a powerful man whose influence runs deep and quiet [At first, he is only physically attracted to her] - A marriage contract binds Lin Chaowu and Zhou Zhiqing together. He is the cold, inscrutable head of the powerful Zhou family. At first, he is only physically attracted to her; he does not love her, but he spoils her to an extraordinary degree. She is a top-tier star, 3.7kReads6.8Score349Shelves

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    Sweet romance novel about marriage before love

37. 187 娘 The Consort’s Laid-Back Daily Life 娘娘的佛系日常 Springtime Sweet Orange春日甜橙Ancient Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [A lazy, carefree little schemer who just wants to lie flat + historical fantasy + palace intrigue + heroine devoted to one man, hero not devoted to one woman] The charming and clever favorite consort Lin Jingran refuses to work herself to the bone. She’s got the Noble Imperial Consort position lined up, and plans to enjoy the drama and lie flat her way to becoming Empress. Family? She’s a treasured darling of her family, too. The emperor? He openly favors her and helps her navigate palace intr 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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    An ancient Chinese romance novel, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a sweet and fluffy palace intrigue story. The female lead starts in a high position; in the very first chapter, she's the male lead's favored concubine. This delicate and pampered concubine rises through the ranks from a second-rank concubine to a noble concubine to an imperial noble concubine. She's clear-headed, not naive or love-struck, and the emperor's affections for her grow increasingly stronger, initially showing favoritism but later becoming his exclusive love. Both the male and female leads are intelligent and have sharp tongues.

38. 188 丰 Ten Years After the Curvy Beauty's Death, the Emperor Loses Control and Kisses Her Passionately 丰腴美人死十年帝王失控人后猛亲 She Has Someone in Her Heart她有心上人Ancient Romance463k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other + groveling pursuit of a wife + a powerful man bowing to love + a self-serving, spoiled beauty] Jiang Xizhu had always known she could never measure up to Jiang Wanning. She was born alluring and voluptuous, but could never match Jiang Wanning’s cool, aloof charm. They were twins, but because Jiang Xizhu was born feet first, she was sent away to a country estate to fend for herself. When it came time to marry, she was given the disgraced crown prince Ji 8.8kReads5.5Score930Shelves

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    This one! A woman who died and was reborn ten years later reunites with the male lead. He gradually falls in love with her; she's sophisticated and self-centered, while his love is deep and unwavering. It's a great read.

39. 189 新 After the Wedding, President Lu's System Goes Haywire 新婚后，路总的程序紊乱了 Blackie Loves Hot Pot黑黑爱吃火锅Modern Romance246k WordsOngoing Marriage Before Love | Slow-Burn Romance | Clear-Headed Heroine vs. Stubborn CEO | Sweet Everyday Life Lu Yanzheng, head of the Langna Group, is worth hundreds of billions. He’s marrying me only to improve his company’s image with my respectable background. Our prenuptial agreement spells it out clearly: A monthly salary of 500,000 yuan, and a marriage lasting at least two years. Neither of us may develop romantic feelings for the other. Break the rules, and pay an astronomical penalty. Fine. I, 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead initially married the female lead only because of her social status, and the female lead, having experienced a failed relationship, didn't want to love again. However, these two wonderful people gradually fell in love with each other as they spent time together. It's truly incredibly detailed and beautiful!

40. 190 砚 A Joyful Life in Ink-Clear Days 砚清欢 Wan Ti挽荑Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted [A marriage that turns to love, told first from the heroine’s perspective; a secret crush that comes true, told from the hero’s perspective] Cool, noble young master of the capital VS bright, beautiful heiress Su Qingyan always thought her marriage to Lu Yanchen was nothing more than a business arrangement for mutual benefit. He was gentle and considerate, but kept just the right distance, like the perfect business partner. Lu Yanchen, heir to the Lu family, one of the capital’s most powerful 808Reads6.3Score102Shelves

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    The male lead's unrequited love blossoms into reality, the female lead enters into a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, it's a business arrangement, and it ends happily.

41. 191 她 She Says an Arranged Marriage Is Rather Sweet 她说联姻有点甜 Strawberry Jam Egg Tart草莓酱蛋挞Modern Romance145k WordsCompleted [Gentle, quiet bookstore owner vs. lonely, refined yet roguish CEO with an unexpected cute side] [Marriage alliance + married first, love later + sweet romance + one-on-one romance + married first, love later from the heroine’s perspective, long-planned love from the hero’s perspective] The successive deaths of her friend and grandmother dealt Hua Ji a devastating blow. After a dispute at the hospital, the once gentle and patient Doctor Hua disappeared, leaving behind only a puppet who spent all 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A business marriage, the man had planned it all along, the woman fell in love after the marriage. The female lead has multiple identities: adopted daughter of the Hua family, former pediatrician, bookstore owner, and comic artist. The cool, aloof yet endearing bookstore owner versus the charmingly roguish and sarcastic CEO.

42. 192 闪 After Our Whirlwind Wedding, Arrogant Dr. Fu Is Both Irresistible and Irresistibly Charming 闪婚后，矜傲傅医生他又苏又撩 Red Umbrella红伞伞Modern Romance135k WordsCompleted Xu Youning's parents divorced when she was young, and she went with her mother when she remarried. Years later, her mother gave birth to a younger brother with autism. The family of four squeezed into a tiny, run-down rental apartment. Whenever she took a shower, her stepfather would peep at her and harass her. With no other choice, she could only agree to a blind date, hoping to marry as soon as possible and escape her miserable life. By a twist of fate, she and the haughty Dr. Fu got married i 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love!!!

43. 193 闪 I Speedily Married a Little Princess, and President Fu Pins Me Against the Wall and Spoils Me 闪婚娶了个小祖宗，傅总壁咚宠 Red Umbrella红伞伞Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted "Both leads are devoted to each other" "Sweet, flirtatious romance" "Deep, steadfast devotion" Lin Shuang had never been loved by her parents. When she grew up, they treated her as a bargaining chip to secure a huge bride price, nearly trapping her in a marriage to a man in his fifties. She fought back with everything she had. She would rather become a nun than marry the old man. After falling out with her parents, she was cruelly thrown out of the house. In the pouring rain, with her hair a t 15.2kReads8.6Score1.1kShelves
44. 194 跟 After the Scumbag Rejected My Proposal, Young Master Pei Loved Me Like His Life Depended on It 跟渣男求婚被拒后，裴少嗜她如命 Red Umbrella红伞伞Modern Romance261k WordsCompleted When Fu Shengsheng was ten, she lost both her parents in a tragic car accident. From then on, she was an orphan with no mother or father. Later, the Lu couple and their eldest son, Lu Nanxiao, took her in, giving her a new family. Under the Lu family’s protection, Fu Shengsheng grew up day by day. When she first began to understand love, at fourteen, she fell for Lu Nanxiao and carried him in her heart for eight whole years. At twenty-two, on the day she graduated from university, she finally wo 45Reads6.4Score—Shelves
45. 195 好 Twins on the Way: The Aloof Buddha Lord Spoils Her Without Restraint 好孕成双高冷佛爷放肆宠 Jiu Yi九燚Modern Romance600k WordsCompleted The short drama "The Chaste God of a Man Spoils Her Endlessly" ("A Love Beyond Compare") is now streaming [Cold, chaste Buddhist heir who cannot have children ✖ pitiful, unlucky woman blessed with fertility] [Ten-year age gap + wealthy family + CEO + heir to the capital's elite + infertility + sweet romance + chaste Buddhist heir + fertility + both leads have no past relationships + personal growth] Fu Xuanyi is the heir to the Fu family of Kyoto, wielding immense power and known for his ruthles 13.2kReads9.0Score2.2kShelves

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    The male lead is the heir of the Fu family in Kyoto, and the female lead is a pitiful girl who is unloved by her parents. That night, he said he had no heir, and he believed him. A month later, he found out she was pregnant, and he panicked. It's a very sweet and good read! 🤭🤭

46. 196 协 After Our Divorce by Agreement, I Hooked Up with a Tycoon from Beijing's Elite Circle 协议离婚后，我勾搭上了京圈大佬 Ten Miles of Quiet Joy清欢十里Modern Romance149k WordsCompleted Jiang Shinian has been married to Lu Tingchuan for three years, and he has never touched her once. All his attention is devoted to his calculating first love. They've been carrying on behind her back for three years, and she's put up with it time and again. Until Xiang Wanqing comes to see her and says she's already pregnant with Lu Tingchuan's child... Jiang Shinian's heart shatters. She finally sees everything for what it is. Three years of silently waiting have done nothing to bring Lu Tingch 11Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 197 入 Nightfall 入夜 Empty-Headed脑袋空空Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The door opened, and a tall, slender man stepped out. Lin Mian stared at him, dumbstruck, forgetting even to snap out of it. “What are you looking at, hmm?” 7kReads9.3Score2.5kShelves
48. 198 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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    An arranged marriage that blossoms into love. Initially, they're indifferent to each other, leading to some angst. Later, they develop feelings for one another, making it very sweet.

49. 199 携 I Went on a Blind Date with My Daughter and Got Kissed Breathless by My New Husband 携女相亲，被闪婚大佬亲到腿软 Red Umbrella红伞伞Modern Romance377k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love + flash marriage + secret identity + devoted husband + satisfying face-slapping + mutual devotion] Single mom Su Yan takes her daughter to a matchmaking date, planning to go through the motions so her mother will stop pressuring her to get married. Unexpectedly, she mistakes the powerful head of the Lu family in Haicheng for her date. She sits down in front of him and says, “Su Yan, 25, single mom, six-year-old daughter.” Then she waits to be rejected! Lu Yucheng gazes at h 34Reads6.9Score—Shelves
50. 200 诱 Lured into His Arms! After They Marry, Possessive Gu Is Utterly Smitten 诱她入怀！领证后偏执顾少苏爆了 October Blossoms十月芳菲Modern Romance160k WordsCompleted To escape an arranged marriage, Tang Yuxi hastily registered her marriage with the older man she'd just rescued. After their whirlwind wedding, she uncovered a shocking secret: the seemingly gentle, honest man was none other than Gu Chenze, president of the Gu Group, rumored to be short-tempered and uninterested in women. Violent-tempered? Uninterested in women? Tang Yuxi thought those rumors were completely false! “Uncle, don't people say you're not interested in women?” The man picked up his p 84Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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