Marriage First, Love Later, with Just a Little Angst 先婚后爱带一点点虐

1. 1 予 Half a City for Her 予她半城 Zhi Zhi之知Modern Romance705k WordsCompleted [Currently being published] When Ying Xia pursued Lu Jinchuan, she chased after him so desperately she nearly crawled on her hands and knees. In the end, she became Mrs. Lu in name only. Everyone said Lu Jinchuan was ruthless and cared for no one. But later, everyone in Beicheng knew that Lu Jinchuan had someone he cherished above all else. No one was allowed to touch her or say a bad word about her. If anyone so much as laid a finger on her, he would turn Beicheng upside down. As Lu Jinchuan pu 18.1kReads9.1Score2kShelves

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   This novel truly and vividly portrays the theme of arranged marriage leading to love. The heart-wrenching parts really touched my heart. I first heard about it through an audiobook, and after searching for a long time, I finally found it and read it all. It was my first e-novel, and I highly recommend it!

2. 2 心 Heart-Pounding Game! Young Master Bo, the Tycoon's Heir, Can't Handle It 心动游戏！财阀薄爷他玩不起 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Shen Zhiyi marries into the elite Bo family as a bride meant to bring good fortune to her sick husband. In everyone's eyes, she's the perfect daughter-in-law: refined and gentle. Bo Yu's first verdict on Shen Zhiyi: two words, “All an act.” His second verdict: “A fake woman, not worth mentioning.” Later, people see the once all-powerful Master Bo gripping his wife's hand and desperately explaining the awful things he said in a recording, begging her again and again to forgive him. Later still, M 20.4kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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   These are seriously amazing! "Arranged marriage to fall in love" is my absolute favorite. I've been following these books for a long time; the plots are fast-paced, the content is rich, and the names of the male and female leads are just perfect for me, hahaha!

3. 3 与 Life After a Whirlwind Marriage to the Boss 与老板闪婚后的日常 Misty Passes and Mountains关山袅袅Modern Romance542k WordsCompleted In talks for a print edition [Noble, Cool-Headed Corporate Tycoon * Beautiful Newcomer] [Love at First Sight + Marriage First, Love Later + One-on-One + Devoted Couple] [Second Male Lead’s Regret + Childhood Friends + Teacher and Student] . . An accident brings Rong Yan together with the refined and aloof Chi Jingyuan. Afterward, they make a deal: payment settled, no strings attached. She thought they would never meet again, but to her surprise, he suddenly becomes her boss’s boss’s boss. Still 11.4kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves
4. 4 病 The Lovesick Character Persona Has Fallen Apart 病娇人设崩塌了 Sweet Peach Yaoyao甜桃夭夭Modern Romance575k WordsCompleted [The print edition is coming soon and will be available on all platforms. See you at 7:00 p.m. on July 31!] Xie Huai, the famous young heir of the capital, fell in love at first sight with Song Nuan, the dazzling freshman representative on stage, when he was a freshman in high school. Xie Huai suffers from depression and is possessive and volatile. He won't let any boys near Song Nuan, and anyone who gets close ends up expelled. Terrified, Song Nuan is forced to transfer schools, but Xie Huai fo 50.4kReads9.4Score5kShelves

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   ✨Marriage of convenience with a touch of angst💫 🌸These are the books I've been reading lately. The male and female leads marry first, then fall in love. The female lead thinks the male lead doesn't love her, and the male lead thinks the female lead has someone else she likes but is too shy to say anything. Then they misunderstand each other, the female lead files for divorce, and the male lead tries to win her back…

5. 5 祁 Mr. Qi, May We Never Meet Again! 祁先生，后会无期！ Broad-Minded and Strong心宽体棒Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming] Guan Min died saving Guan Hua. Gentle and kind, Guan Min made rebellious Guan Hua look like a complete delinquent. Guan Hua, with her terrible reputation, made Qi Zhanzhi, who loved Guan Min, marry her. Gripping her by the throat, Qi Zhanzhi snarled, “Why couldn’t it have been you who died!” But later, Qi Zhanzhi climbed the mountain on his knees, bowing at every step until he reached Qiyuan Palace. Before the statue of the Buddha Tathagata of the Three Treasures, he 8.1kReads8.8Score548Shelves

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   In the first book, the male lead is in love with the female lead's older sister but marries the female lead anyway. In the second book, the male lead marries the female lead to protect his "white moonlight" (his ideal woman). I highly recommend the first book; you won't regret buying it! [Sending heart]

6. 6 惊 What?! The Beautiful Girl Woke Up to Find Her Child Was Three! 惊！美少女一觉醒来孩子三岁！ Yu Yier余宜尔Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted [Published print edition: Nian Nian Xiang Xu] [Both leads' first love + adorable child + CEO + sweet romance + healing + villain] Original title: What?! A Beautiful Young Woman Woke Up to Find Her Child Was Three! At eighteen, Xu Chuniann confessed her feelings to her crush. After a night of drinking, she woke up six years in the future. From what she could tell, her twenty-four-year-old self was difficult and capricious. Her husband, whom she had secretly loved for years, had given up on her, a 44.1kReads9.2Score5.3kShelves
7. 7 大 The Young Lady Courts Death, and Her Betrothed Comes to Save Her 大小姐作死，联姻对象来赎人 Gu Le骨乐Modern Romance687k WordsCompleted [Both From Powerful Families | Marriage First, Love Later | Flirtatious Push and Pull | Sweet Romance] [Noble, Aloof CEO x Delicate Rose of a Heiress] (The rating is only because the novel just came out. Read without worries!) Jiang Ruoli had been pampered since birth. The only bitterness she had ever tasted was in iced Americanos, and even her name carried her family’s hopes that she would be refined and well-mannered. . Who would have thought that she’d impulsively spend a night with her husba 11.6kReads9.2Score1kShelves
8. 8 强 Possessed by Force, I Can’t Escape the Devil 强势占有，遇上恶魔逃不掉 A Dreamlike Yellow Millet黄粱一萌Modern Romance570k WordsCompleted The twin sisters, who had only just come into the world, should have been born to lives of privilege. But a malicious plot abruptly changed the course of their fate. The younger sister was abandoned at the hospital, and from then on her life took a completely different path. The elder sister was like a beautiful flower in a greenhouse, basking in her parents’ love as she grew into a young heiress admired by all. But the younger sister was taken back to the countryside by a woman who worked as a 17.8kReads7.2Score773Shelves

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   I'm watching it all in one go, without eating, drinking, or sleeping! Ugh, I'm getting dark circles under my eyes! [Almost crying]

9. 9 恶 Demon War God, Stop Playing with Me 恶魔战少别玩我 A Dreamlike Yellow Millet黄粱一萌Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted The new book’s rating is very low at first, but it will gradually rise. To get revenge on Su Qingqiu, Zhan Tingxiao forced himself on Zhan Wan, then handed her over to his archenemy, Li Jintian. The man seemed gentle and considerate toward Zhan Wan, but he was hiding an even greater scheme. He deliberately tricked Zhan Wan into thinking she was pregnant. Before the baby was full term, he forced a doctor to take it out. The premature infant drove Zhan Wan to a mental breakdown. Her intelligence r 15.3kReads6.2Score547Shelves
10. 10 搭 We’re Only Having a Baby Together, So Why Is This Abstinent Big Shot Clinging to Me? 搭伙生娃而已，禁欲大佬却缠上了 Big Flower Pig大花猪Modern Romance197k WordsOngoing Both Leads Are Inexperienced / Physical First, Love Later / The Powerful One Learns to Bend / Sweet Romance / Six-Year Age Gap Clear-Headed Deaf Heiress VS Cold, Ascetic Big Shot Song Shutong, a deaf heiress abandoned by her family, is approached years later by her birth mother, who threatens to make her marry Zhou Shijin, a big shot in the capital. The only reason is to have a baby and use the newborn's umbilical cord blood to save the child of her twin sister. With no way to fight back, she ta 7.1kReads—Score1.9kShelves

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    Forced by her own mother to marry and have a child to save her younger sister, Song Shutong proactively approached Zhou Shijin to negotiate: she'd have the child, but her life after marriage was her own, and they'd divorce immediately afterward. What was initially thought to be a mere transaction turned into a nightmare for the aloof and stoic tycoon, who gradually fell for this clear-headed heiress, his possessiveness surging wildly. This tale of a wealthy family's arranged marriage blossoming into love is so captivating! ☘️

11. 11 冷 Three Years of a Cold Marriage, Then the CEO Turns into a Clingy Puppy and Begs Me Every Night 冷婚三年，霸总突变舔狗夜夜求 Cowherd Niu Niu牧童牛牛Modern Romance224k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [The husband chases his wife through the gates of hell] [Mutually faithful] Gu Yucheng is every bit the favored child of heaven, the person Qianqian secretly adored throughout her youth. After an accident left Qianqian's father brain-dead from drowning while saving Gu Yucheng's younger sister, the matriarch of the Gu family arranged for Gu Yucheng to marry Qianqian. When Qianqian learned who he was, she allowed herself to hope. But he fled their wedding and went abroad wit 10.4kReads8.3Score1.1kShelves

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    The male lead always believed the female lead was coercing him into a position of power, and he was full of scheming. His actions betrayed him [laughing and crying emoji]. He appeared cold and distant, but later he discovered that the female lead was not only his wife but also the little girl from many years ago, the little girl he had always longed for. He ended up in a situation where he had to go through a "wife-chasing hell" to win her back. He brought it on himself and had to suffer the consequences as he desperately tried to win her back.

12. 12 困 Trapped in the Misty Wilds 困住雾野 A Huihui一颗慧慧Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted [Secret Crush | Both Leads Are Pure in Body and Heart | Healing and Redemption | Sweet and Angsty | Happy Ending] In the fifth year of Lin Wu’s crush on Song Ye, an alliance between their families forced her to move in with him. When he discovered her secret crush, she summoned her courage. “Song Ye, I like you. Can I pursue you?” The man looked at her coldly. “I don’t want your feelings.” Song Ye didn’t like her. He had found a new, well-matched fiancée, so Lin Wu quietly withdrew. … Later, new 27.7kReads9.0Score2.5kShelves

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    The female lead truly loves the male lead, and he treats her exceptionally well even later on, never forcing her. It's a really good read, highly recommended. It's a little angsty, but gets very sweet later on! If you can't find a suitable novel, you can read this. It's a story of mutual redemption.

13. 13 七 The Lovely Military Wife of the 1970s 七零年代俏军嫂 Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut栗子栗子栗栗子Modern Romance398k WordsCompleted [No Golden Finger + No Business Ventures + No Buying a Courtyard House] Wen Yu and Shao Wen Ye are complete opposites: one is a pampered young woman from Shanghai, the other a soldier stationed at the border. They have nothing in common, yet their parents' arranged marriage binds them together. Little do they know, this is exactly what Wen Yu wants. To marry the man she's been dreaming about, Wen Yu travels thousands of miles to the southwestern border. At first, Shao Wen Ye takes things as they 8.7kReads8.9Score491Shelves

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    An arranged marriage, the female lead falls in love first and then hates the male lead. Initially, the male lead criticizes her for being spoiled, but after an argument, he leaves her pregnant and home alone. Later, when he finds out she's pregnant, he feels like slapping himself. This part is heartbreaking to watch.

14. 14 联 My Arranged Marriage Wife Is So Sweet, the Capital's Big Shot Can't Hold Back 联姻老婆好甜，京圈大佬节制不住 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / A sweet, slow-burn romance / Older man / Both are each other’s one and only A cool, distant beauty x a steady, calculating, fatherly type At twenty-two, Jian Xi accidentally discovered that she was the biological daughter of a wealthy business tycoon. She gained a pair of rich parents, and a husband through an arranged marriage. Her husband was Zhou Boting, the current head of the Zhou family. Rumor had it that he was disciplined and reserved, and at twenty-six had n 19.7kReads6.7Score1.5kShelves

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    It's sweet with a touch of angst, but the angst is also sweet.

15. 15 联 Our Marriage Alliance Expired, and After the Divorce, the Abstinent Tycoon Kissed Me to Tears 联姻到期离婚，被禁欲大佬亲哭了 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / Slow-burn sweet romance / Older man / Secret marriage Clearheaded, delicate beauty x Abstinent, scheming powerhouse from Beijing’s elite The Fu and Wen families arrange a marriage, and Wen Zhi, newly acknowledged by the Wen family, marries Fu Yanxiu. He’s the current head of one of Beijing’s top families, tall and long-legged, with a stunning face. Unfortunately, he’s disciplined and proper, and keeps women at a distance. Before they register their marriage, he hands 13.9kReads6.9Score871Shelves
16. 16 以 After Offering Herself to Settle His Debt, the Celibate Heir Can't Stop Kissing Her 以身抵债后，禁欲太子爷吻她上瘾 Flowers in Full Bloom花开正耀眼Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + powerful man bows to love + age gap + both pure + steady, slow-burn romance] Fang Ran got drunk and spent a night in passionate embraces with a stranger in a hotel bed. The next morning, she slipped away while he was still asleep. Later, Fang Ran crashed into a globally limited-edition luxury car. She went to discuss compensation with the owner, only to discover he was the stranger from that night. His true identity was Han Yanzhou, the prince of Haicheng. He demanded 13.1 8.4kReads—Score912Shelves

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    Remember that classic line? #WhereDoesYourConfidenceComeFrom# #FangRanHanYanzhouCP# Bai Qingmei: I have Zhou Shengan. Fang Ran: I have Han Yanzhou. Han Yanzhou: My money, my resources, my connections—all can pave the way for you and clear away all obstacles. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

17. 17 错 I Flirted with the Wrong Jerk's Uncle! The Chaste Master Fu Races to Marry Me 错撩渣男小叔！禁欲傅爷抢着联姻 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + long-planned seduction + stealing someone else's partner + eight-year age gap + both leads are inexperienced + explosive sexual tension + possessive] Naive, affection-starved, scheming little white rabbit × abstinent, restrained, flirtatious uncle Jiang Zhi was drugged and stumbled around looking for her fiancé. As she passed the Fu family study, a pair of large, well-defined hands pulled her inside. It was her fiancé's uncle, Fu Yanzhou. Rumor had it he was abstine 24.7kReads7.6Score1.9kShelves
18. 18 余 The Heat That Lingers 余温炙热 Shi Chang适常Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted [The husband’s pursuit of his wife after losing her; one-on-one romance; both are devoted only to each other] A year into their marriage, Jiang Yunshu discovered she was pregnant. Fu Chengze’s reaction made her feel as though he had not the slightest joy or anticipation about the baby’s arrival. Until one day, during a video call he’d forgotten to hang up, she heard Fu Chengze’s voice, tender beyond words: “Don’t cry, baby. Daddy’s here to hold you.” “Chuchu is the cutest child in the whole worl 19.4kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves

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    It's a slightly angsty story about a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, where both the male and female leads secretly love each other, but the male lead mistakenly believes the female lead is in love with her friend. This book is incredibly good and you won't be able to put it down.

19. 19 深 A Deeply Devoted Temptation 深情诱引 Bird Pine Rice鸟松米Modern Romance676k WordsCompleted A novel in the Niaosongmi Universe: Deep Affection and Allure. The short drama The Height of Summer, a special story about the eldest brother and sister-in-law, is now online. [Love after an arranged marriage, a regretful husband’s pursuit of his wife, one-on-one romance, both devoted only to each other] [Gentle, cool-headed ophthalmologist vs. devoted, wayward young master] Lin Yuxi used to think Zhou Yanjing was a carefree playboy with a fickle heart. Only after they married did she learn just 92.8kReads9.2Score7.9kShelves

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    Recommended 🦆 ① Arranged marriage, love later: "He thought she was dull and boring, but regretted it terribly after the divorce." An arranged marriage, Zhou Yanjing was indifferent to Lin Yuxi: "You're just a decoration." But when she moved out of the marital home, he waited outside her building every night, standing in the snow watching the light in her window: "Xixi, come home." — She was the light he pushed away, yet desperately tried to chase after.

20. 20 救 Help! My Chaste Husband Has Me Blushing and Breathless 救命，被禁欲老公撩得脸红耳赤 Tea Brewed with Autumn Water秋水煎茶Modern Romance740k WordsCompleted "The print edition of Love You, Until I See the Light has been published, and a short drama adaptation is now available" [Married first, love later + long-planned scheme + covert flirting + off-the-charts chemistry] [Cool, elegant agent in a qipao (little bunny) vs. abstinent, secretly flirtatious Beijing big shot (big bad wolf)] Jiang Qinian is a movie star, and Jiang Zhi is his agent. Jiang Zhi thought he was her salvation, never realizing he was her nightmare. On his birthday, she planned to 23.6kReads9.4Score4.6kShelves
21. 21 意 After an Unexpected Pregnancy: Mr. Bo Is Truly Irresistible 意外怀孕后：薄总他真香了 Huang Bao黄宝Modern Romance757k WordsCompleted (The print edition goes on sale across major platforms on May 10) [Both leads are each other's first and only] [Marriage Before Love] He was the eldest son of the immensely wealthy Bo family, hot-tempered, brooding, and not to be crossed. She was only the housekeeper's daughter. By a twist of fate, they spent one reckless night together, and she became pregnant. She became the well-behaved granddaughter-in-law of Old Madam Bo. She also became, in his eyes, a shameless woman after his money. Bo X 20.6kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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    It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love; it's incredibly sweet, and the female lead is pregnant from the start.

22. 22 司 Master Si Won’t Leave Me Alone Night After Night 司爷夜夜缠宠 A Dreamlike Yellow Millet黄粱一萌Modern Romance467k WordsCompleted Marriage First, Love Later · The Sweetest Devotion | Spoiled to the Death Jiang Wanwan was forced to marry the second young master of the Si family, Si Mohan, who was supposedly lame, blind, and impotent. She had already resigned herself to spending her whole life as a wife in name only. But after they married, the man turned out to be neither lame nor blind. Every night, he teased her until her cheeks burned and her heart raced. “Be good, darling. Give me your waist, and I’ll give you my life.” 54.2kReads6.9Score3.5kShelves

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    🤫🤫Just peek at it secretly, it's so sweet it's unbelievable! [Shy]

23. 23 野 Entangled in Ambition 野心缠绕 Ying Mufeng应沐风Two Male Leads258k WordsCompleted [Gentle, Seductive Bottom vs. Cold, Soon-to-Succumb Top] [Two Male Leads + Marriage First, Love Later + Both Pure + Sweet and Cheesy Romance] Two years ago, an unexpected incident led Zhu Shuli to register his marriage to Wen Shichen, the man he had loved for six years. Everyone said Wen Shichen didn’t love him, and predicted their marriage would fail. Zhu Shuli simply smiled and let it pass. He wasn’t ambitious and didn’t ask for much: just Wen Shichen’s body and heart. When Wen Shichen first m 25.8kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves

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    Shuangnan, initially a domineering CEO who was harsh on his wife, later became terribly regretful, fearing divorce.

24. 24 新 Newlywed Fever 新婚高热 Nong Ying侬影Modern Romance496k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Marriage Between Powerful Families] [Pursuing His Wife] [Mutual Redemption] (Cold Heir × Beautiful, Unhinged Heiress) [A romance writer with no tricks or gimmicks. Please do not dissect, imitate, or plagiarize this work. Respect original content. Infringement will be pursued!] - “In our second year together, I already wanted a divorce.” 1. A drunken mishap. Chang Yue woke up in the same bed as a man. They had done everything they shouldn't have. The eldest young master of 17.3kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves

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    These two novels are by the same author. They are both about arranged marriages that lead to love and a "wife-chasing-after-the-wives" type of story. The male lead is very scheming, while the female lead is very clear-headed. The process is a bit angsty, but the ending is very good.

25. 25 嫁 Married into the Enemy's Family, the Rake of a Crown Prince Sets His Trap Every Night 嫁入仇家，浪荡太子爷夜夜收网 White Crystal Little Bean白晶小豆Modern Romance218k WordsOngoing [Marriage First, Love Later x Two Strong Leads Playing Cat and Mouse x Devoted to Each Other, Happy Ending] In public, Yan Yueshi was the sweet, upwardly mobile bride that the matriarch of the Qi family had forced on Qi Tingshen. Gentle, obedient, and from a “respectable” family, she even kept her head down and said nothing when reporters caught her husband neglecting her. Qi Tingshen, meanwhile, was a notorious playboy prince of Beijing's elite circle: nonchalant, fickle, and sharp-tongued. Eve 704Reads—Score101Shelves

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    Arranged marriage followed by love + strong-willed characters scheming against each other [Thinking] Avoid mindless sweet romance! This book truly focuses on suspense and revenge + two-way entanglement. The female lead marries into the old mansion of her enemy and gathers evidence step by step. The infighting, old cases, and human calculations are intertwined. There is no artificial sweetness. The male and female leads go from being enemies to slowly falling in love. The plot is steadily paced.

26. 26 繁 When the Flowers Fade, Serenity Remains 繁花落尽是清欢 Yang Xiaoqi's Peanuts杨小柒的地豆Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [The second male lead wins her heart + happy ending + punishing the scumbags + the male lead loves her but cannot have her, and dies alone] When she was five, she met the clear-eyed young Ye Lanqing. Plum blossoms covered the branches, and he came through the flying snow. With just one glance, he transformed Leng Yihuan's world. From then on, she had her beloved Qing-gege to think about. When he was twelve, his parents died in battle. He grew up overnight, turning cold and single-mindedly bent o 18.1kReads8.5Score1.4kShelves
27. 27 热 Love Gone Awry 热恋偏差 Nong Ying侬影Modern Romance506k WordsCompleted [An author focused on emotions, with no special tricks. No textual analysis, rankings, or borrowing ideas. Please respect the characters in the book. Infringements will be pursued.] Cold, ambitious man (Xu Kuang) × spoiled rich heiress (Li Shuyu) [Not-quite-siblings + mutual salvation + marriage before love + she leaves with the baby + he chases her after she leaves] 1. Everyone in their circle knew Xu Kuang didn't like Li Shuyu and even went out of his way to avoid her. Few knew that the two of 16.8kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
28. 28 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance900k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.6kReads8.0Score495Shelves

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    Both are virgins, there's an age gap, an unplanned pregnancy, the female lead is a well-behaved girl, and the male lead is extremely powerful.

29. 29 春 Secretly Surrendering to Spring’s Desire 春欲暗渡 Sui Tiantian岁甜甜Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted [Business interpreter and investment magnate | Second chance at love | Original title: Spring Desire, Secretly Crossing] At a lavish business banquet in Jiangcheng, the hall is packed with guests and magnates. Lin Wusheng’s boss orders her to charm the CEO visiting from Nancheng and secure a huge investment. Holding her wineglass, Lin Wusheng looks toward the elegant, aloof man at the head table and freezes, unable to speak. How could it be him? Seeing her lose her composure, someone teases, “Pr 27.7kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves

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    This is a really good book, I couldn't put it down! [Laughs]

30. 30 卿 My Darling, Kiss Me 卿卿吻我 Might as Well Have Tea不如吃茶Ancient Romance655k WordsCompleted Both leads have been with no one else; the husband has to grovel to win his wife back In her previous life, Cheng Song'an was married to Cui Yuanqing for ten years. She fulfilled her duties and was diligent and virtuous, a model of an aristocratic wife. Before she turned thirty, depression made her ill, but she still couldn't warm her husband's cold heart. He didn't care for her, ask after her, or make demands of her, but he didn't love her either. He loved her radiant and charming younger half- 2.1kReads7.2Score157Shelves
31. 31 先 Married First, Love Later: President Gu Falls in Love 先婚后爱，顾总他恋爱了 A Heart Set on Getting Rich一颗暴富心Modern Romance164k WordsCompleted A CEO who is cold one moment and childish the next VS a student ten years younger who dares to use him To reclaim her mother’s company, Lu Zhitao approached Gu Huaichuan, the most powerful man in City G, and married him. With a letter from her mother, she succeeded in marrying Gu Huaichuan. Later, Lu Zhitao realized she didn’t yet have what it took to reclaim the company, so she transferred her shares to Gu Huaichuan. They agreed to divorce in two years, and the company would go to her. As they 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The marriage was arranged before the love blossomed; the female lead fell in love first, while the male lead was slow to realize it.

32. 32 周 Mr. Zhou, Why Are You Upset When I'm the One Asking for a Divorce? 周总，我提离婚你伤心做什么 A Heart Set on Getting Rich一颗暴富心Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted Wen Nan got her wish and married Zhou Sinian, the man she had secretly loved for years. But on their wedding day, as soon as they had collected their marriage certificate, Zhou Sinian left for another country. When he came back, their relationship remained lukewarm. Only later did Wen Nan realize that she wasn’t the only one trapped in this situation. At last, Wen Nan came to her senses and decided to let go. But Zhou Sinian said, “If you love someone, can’t you just keep loving them?” 1.4kReads5.5Score114Shelves
33. 33 今 A Little Rain Falls Tonight 今夜小雨降落 Li Zhiyuyu栗芝鱼鱼Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted [The score will rise after release] [Sweet romance + marriage first, love later + both virgins + happy ending + a food blogger who is beautiful, aloof, and starved for warmth, Ju Yu, vs. CEO Tan He, sharp-tongued but soft-hearted at first, then a devoted puppy begging for affection] Ju Yu's life motto: “Anything's fine. Whatever works. No problem.” Her parents went abroad with her twin sister for treatment and arranged a marriage for Ju Yu. She nodded without a trace of emotion. “I'll do what y 15.6kReads8.4Score1.4kShelves

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    There was a misunderstanding at the beginning, but it was quickly resolved, and overall it was sweet.

34. 34 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.7kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves

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    This is a very good novel. It tells the story of a woman who is trapped in the palace for her family's sake, while the male lead is impure. It's a bit angsty, but very enjoyable. The author's writing is excellent.

35. 35 穿 After Becoming the Villainess, the Princess Gives Up! 穿成恶毒女配后，公主她摆烂了！ Cen Shinian岑十年Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming] [Showbiz + CEO + Secret Crush + Married First, Love Later + Face-Slapping Everyone + Sweet and Satisfying] Jiang Yue transmigrated into a book. She became the villainess in a CEO romance novel. In the original story, she did every evil thing imaginable: drugging the male lead, abusing her biological son, who would grow up to become the villain, bullying the female lead, whom everyone adored, and tormenting the male supporting characters, who would all go on to become 37.8kReads9.2Score3kShelves

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    It made me cry. This extra chapter brought tears to my eyes. Look, look, look!

36. 36 替 The Stand-In Bride: Young Master Fu Realizes His Mistake 替嫁娇妻：傅少知错了 Jiu He酒合Modern Romance406k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + husband chases wife to win her back + the powerful one bows his head + scheming male lead + age gap] Her half-sister fell into a coma, and everyone said Lin Qingyan was responsible. “If anything happens to Wanwan, you’ll pay for it with your life!” From that moment on, Fu Jinyan began tormenting her without end. In the end, even he couldn’t tell whether it was revenge or possessiveness driving him. When his fiancée woke up, Lin Qingyan willingly stepped aside for he 1.4kReads8.2Score107Shelves

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    It's really good! I caught up to the latest chapter in just a few hours. The male and female leads have a tumultuous yet loving relationship, and the male lead is quite clear-headed. It's definitely worth reading. Also, the side couple's storyline is very engaging. Overall, this novel is worth reading.

37. 37 高 Powerful Families: In the End, We Weren’t Destined to Be Together Those Years 高干：总之，那几年我们没有缘分 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Power Couple: Anyway, We Weren't Meant to Be in Those Years 112Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms later!

38. 38 暗 After Eight Years of Secretly Loving Him, She Impulsively Marries Mr. He 暗恋八年后，她与贺先生闪婚了 Tong Xiang桐香Modern Romance388k WordsCompleted The short drama The Eighth Year of Loving Mr. He in Secret is now streaming [Married life + sweet romance + whirlwind marriage + romance and marriage + devoted husband + heroine's secret crush comes true + hero falls in love after marriage] At nineteen, Jiang Yining fell in love with He Chi. Their only connection was that He Chi was the son of her high school teacher. She lived a quiet, orderly life while he was carefree and uninhibited. Jiang Yining knew very well that she and He Chi had no 27.7kReads9.3Score3.7kShelves

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    Unrequited love, whirlwind marriage, and love after marriage – this romance novel, featuring two virgins, is packed with all the elements of romance. Jiang Yining and He Chi's relationship evolves from one of unrequited love for eight years to a deep and devoted commitment, their married life filled with pampering and sweetness. The fast-paced writing and delicate prose will allow you to experience the beauty and warmth of love while reading!

39. 39 暧 Sinking Into Desire 暧昧沉沦 He Ruan Yu何阮与Modern Romance516k WordsCompleted Seven-year age gap + marriage first, love later + healing and sweet romance Clear-headed, cool, wild rose vs. a gentle, scheming heir The head of the Shi family is against marriage, yet keeps a beloved woman hidden away. Their marriage is only for appearances, and Shi Yanli keeps his distance. The media says she must be too embarrassing to show, which is why he keeps her so well hidden. Three years later, Shi Yanli carefully schemes to win his wife back. Jiang Wansheng: “Let’s get divorced.” “No 534Reads9.1Score104Shelves

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    Newlywed love, a wealthy family, sweet and salty.

40. 40 陷 Trapped in the Abyss of Depression, My Husband Saved My Life 陷在抑郁深渊，老公救我一命 Chen Mengla陈梦拉10k WordsCompleted Trapped in the depths of depression, my husband saved my life 740Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 41 心 A Heartbeat Promise 心跳约定 Zhao Xiao昭晓Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted A marriage of convenience that turns into love on the surface, but beneath it, a mutual secret crush finally comes true (Sweet romance + both leads are each other’s first and only + a powerful couple + the hero has been plotting this for a long time, while the heroine’s secret crush comes true) In a corner of an upscale private restaurant, faint sounds could be heard. The man had an imposing presence. “I never make a deal at a loss.” Xu Qin spoke slowly. “I need your status, Mr. Gu. If you need 208Reads8.7Score—Shelves
42. 42 那 Those Years! Losing My Mind! Chasing Her Through Hell! A Childhood That Went Wrong 那些年！精神失常！追妻火葬场！小时候过不好的经历 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted Those Years! Mental Breakdown! The Wife-Chasing Road to Ruin! A Troubled Childhood 244Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 好 It's Never Too Late to Love 好爱不怕迟 An Fei'er安菲儿Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted ♀️She falls in love after marriage♂️He falls in love at first sight A sweet, slow-burn romance between two devoted partners➕A relationship built on honest communication and gentle guidance A female-audience novel told entirely from the male lead's perspective✖️A lighthearted comedy about a fiercely competitive power couple The sharp-tongued lawyer Chu Jinglan, who never buckles under pressure × Chi Ze'an, a thoughtful psychotherapist A couple who make their living with words spend their days kis 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An arranged marriage that blossoms into love; the male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight.

44. 44 和 After Eloping with Her Childhood Friend, Her Rugged Commander Husband Went Crazy 和竹马私奔后，糙汉首长急疯了 Cen Shinian岑十年Modern Romance864k WordsCompleted [Short drama adaptation now streaming] [Period setting + military marriage + sweet, satisfying romance + married first, love later + winning back his wife!] Song Shengsheng had a nightmare and discovered that she was the cannon-fodder villainess in a period novel: the male lead’s first wife, who died young. In the book, beauty was her only asset. To escape her husband, she wrote a letter reporting that her military officer husband came from a politically suspect background. That wasn’t all. When 33.4kReads8.8Score2.9kShelves

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    This is amazing! The male and female leads got married first, but the female lead had a very good relationship with her childhood sweetheart. Later, the female lead realized her true feelings and decided to live a good life with the male lead, who also understood his own feelings. P. S. The male and female leads also have a very cute child (there's a "wife-chasing-back-to-the-cremation" scene later on!).

45. 45 月 Moonlight over Xizhou 月满西洲 Xun Ran浔然Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted [Two Ice-Cold Hearts + Marriage Before Love + Both Each Other’s First] Prestigious University English Teacher vs. Corporate CEO Lin Yueshu came from a family of scholars. With her gentle, refined beauty and exceptional talent, she was the dream girl of every wealthy family. The only thing people criticized was her perpetually icy, unsmiling face. Lu Xingzhou was born a natural winner. He took over the family business at a young age and was the ideal husband for countless socialites, yet he was a 777Reads7.4Score107Shelves
46. 46 追 Chasing Her Through Hell: A Marriage That Spoiled Its Sweetheart 追夫火葬场:养成系婚姻“宠坏了” Chen Mengla陈梦拉Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted The Wife-Chasing Road to Ruin: A “Spoiled” Grooming-Style Marriage 199Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 47 先 Married First, Loved Deeply: President Li, Stop Hurting Me and Cherish Me 先婚厚爱：历总别虐好好宠 Guo Guoye果果耶Modern Romance175k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Heartbreak + Sweet Romance + Overbearing CEO] [A sweet, obedient heroine who grows clever and independent + A capable, possessive hero] She agrees to marry a man she's never met to pay for her mother's treatment. He marries her at his parents' insistence, even though he doesn't love her. After all their entanglements, the two fall in love. Marriage first, love later: there are genuinely painful moments, but the sweet ones are just as real. 49Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 恶 Diary of a Villainess in the Making: Obsessive! Niche! Powerful Family! Childhood Sweethearts! 恶女养成日记:病娇！小众！高干！青梅竹马！ Chen Mengla陈梦拉Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Diary of a Villainess in the Making: Obsessive Love! Niche! Powerful Family! Childhood Friends! 144Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 你 If You Leave, I’ll Miss You Most 你若离去最相思 A Strong Wind Late in the Day晚来风急Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Years later, the people of Yucheng still treated that scandalous tale of the wealthy as a favorite topic of idle conversation. A shrewd woman from the streets had clawed her way to the top and become the pampered wife of a ridiculously rich man. She was addicted to gambling and had once racked up ten million in gambling debts. She was vulgar and flashy, a notorious social butterfly. And yet Gu Hansheng still doted on her. Until this wicked woman of the century dug her own grave and caused th 1.6kReads8.9Score148Shelves
50. 50 第 The He Family, Book One 《何家》第一部 Chen Mengla陈梦拉6k WordsCompleted The He Family, Part One 74Reads—Score—Shelves

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