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

1. 101 宜 A Good Match for Marriage 宜嫁宜娶 Wawa Is Not a Cabbage Heart娃娃不是菜心Modern Romance645k WordsCompleted Welcome, drama fans! Two storylines: [son of a bureau chief x daughter of a deputy director] & [high-ranking official’s family x heiress] Ji Yunjia found Song Jiming holding her camisole, looking puzzled. “How is this so padded when you haven’t even put it on?” His gaze drifted to her chest. It wasn’t big, but it didn’t look small either. He chuckled. “Ms. Ji, you’ve got quite a lot of padding there.” Ji Yunjia’s face burned. She hurriedly snatched it from him. “What do you know?” She was wearin 22.7kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
2. 102 心 Cherished Darling 心肝宠 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted (Top-tier wealthy family, a modern Jiangnan beauty as the heroine, an obsessive male lead, the heroine pursues him at first, then he spoils her relentlessly, devoted to each other, happy ending) For the sake of the child in her belly, Lu Zhiling was forced to marry an obsessive tycoon. Everyone thought she wouldn’t live long enough to give birth. To stay alive, she began winning him over. Before she knew it, she had become the apple of his eye. Later, she prepared to run away. His car was perche 79.8kReads9.5Score8.2kShelves

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   1. A wife-chasing-after-the-cremation scenario: On the night they started over, the two expressed their longing for each other in the most intimate way. He cried, his voice hoarse, choking as he said, "Yun Shu, I miss you so much." 2. Sweet and angsty: The male lead is a crazy, possessive yandere, while the female lead is smart, cute, and a clear-headed beauty. For the sake of the child in her womb, she is forced to marry a crazy tycoon. In order to survive, she wins over the tycoon and becomes his beloved.

3. 103 一 In Full Military Regalia, Rose in Hand, I Offer It to the Princess 一身戎装，手持玫瑰，献予公主 Xiangqiao香巧Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] [Wild and Brash] [Daddy-Type Boyfriend] [He's Been Planning This for Ages] [Beauty in a Cheongsam] [Overflowing with Sex Appeal] A quiet, delicate beauty in a cheongsam who isn't a strong, confident heroine VS a rough, wild, swaggering ex-special forces soldier with a sunny disposition When Hai Tian was eighteen, she was tricked into going abroad and nearly assaulted. Her slender figure leapt from the top of an abandoned building. A man in camouflage appeared as if from the heave 132.8kReads9.3Score20.8kShelves
4. 104 肆 A Rose to Tease Them All 肆撩玫瑰 Bi Zhu碧珠Modern Romance483k WordsOngoing A clever, bold, and beautiful woman with a captivating presence & a scheming, brooding, unhinged CEO [Substitute for His Moonlight + Pursuing His Wife at the Crematorium + Marriage Before Love + Mending a Broken Relationship] Su Nian first confessed to Xiao Jingyu when she was eighteen. He rejected her bluntly and without mercy, but she still loved him wholeheartedly for seven years. When their families arranged their marriage, she finally got what she wanted: she married into the Xiao family an 312Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A marriage of convenience between wealthy families, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead, believing the female lead was the one who drove away his "white moonlight" (his true love), harbors deep resentment towards her. In public, they are a perfect couple, but in private, he treats her like a plaything. The moment his "white moonlight" reappears, the male lead agrees to a divorce with the female lead, only to discover that she is his true "white moonlight."

5. 105 爱 Love Blossoms in the Dust 爱在尘埃中绽放 Rock Sugar Cherry冰糖车厘子Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Yu Ke has returned after disappearing for five years when she was kidnapped. She thought her husband would be overcome with joy and excitement when he saw her. But to her surprise, he had long since reported her missing under the pretext of an accident, obtained a death certificate, and married a rich heiress to start a new family. At a banquet, the heiress humiliates Yu Ke in front of everyone, reopening her wounds, spreading lies about her, and cursing her for not having died out there. Yet he 19.4kReads9.1Score2.4kShelves

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   +The domineering CEO's arranged marriage/Yu Ke, who had been kidnapped and disappeared for five years, returned, expecting her husband to be overjoyed and overjoyed to see her. However, he had already filed for an accidental disappearance and obtained a death certificate for her, and had remarried a wealthy heiress. At a banquet, the wealthy heiress publicly humiliated Yu Ke, reopening her wounds, spreading rumors and slander, and cursing her to die out there. Her ex-husband, however, refused to say a word in her defense. Just as Yu Ke was about to leave in despair...

6. 106 玫 The Rose's Substitute 玫瑰替身 Bald Bunny Slippers秃兔棉拖Modern Romance133k WordsOngoing I met him with the background of an ugly duckling. He was like the first light before sunrise, impossible not to fall for. We grew close, then fell in love. Just when I thought he would be with me for life, his first love appeared. So I was just a substitute. But I'm no pushover. —Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 107 新 Our Passionate Romance Began After the Wedding 新婚后才开始热恋 Yu Mu俞慕Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted Older, scheming, sharp-tongued CEO X sweet, delicate classical dancer [Marriage before love + slow-burn romance + everyday life + nine-year age gap (35 and 26)] When the Li and Jiang families arrange a marriage alliance, Li Yanzhi, the “future brother-in-law,” chooses Jiang Zhiye, the one he finds more pleasing to the eye... He’s attracted by her looks at first, then falls for her... A story about an old flame catching fire. 803Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's a really good movie about marriage before love.

8. 108 先 Marriage Before Love: Mr. Gu's Sweet, Adored Wife 先婚后爱：顾先生的甜宠娇妻 Wang Mu Mu Zi王木木子Modern Romance365k WordsCompleted Ye Chenxi caught her boyfriend in bed with her half-sister that very day. The scumbag even had the nerve to say, “I only made the same mistake every man makes.” She went to a bar for a drink, only to attract the attention of a few hooligans. Just then, she ran into Gu Shaoting and begged him to save her. “Mr. Gu, I’d like to make a deal with you.” “I want you to marry me.” After they married, one day she glared at the man beside her, holding her aching waist. Wasn’t he supposed to have no intere 6.8kReads9.4Score501Shelves

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   Super sweet + slightly angsty 🌞 First book: Before marriage: Lu Mingchen coldly tossed down a prenuptial agreement, "Sign it. I hope Miss Xia will behave herself for the next six months and not have any improper thoughts about me!" After marriage: ... Wife, I will never divorce you! You can do whatever you want to me tonight, just don't even think about abandoning me!! 🌞 Second book: A business deal begins…

9. 109 人 At Fifty, After a Lifetime of Toil, I’m Done Serving Everyone 人到五十，操劳半生后我不伺候了 The Other Person Is Growing Their Hair对方正在长头发Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Silver hair, a middle-aged woman awakens] Originally titled “At Fifty, After a Lifetime of Toil, I'm Done Serving Everyone” After marrying Fu Guoping, Lin Yuelian spends more than ten years caring for her paralyzed mother-in-law. She won't even buy herself a nice outfit, yet one day she sees her husband going around with his mistress, decked out in Chanel and carrying a Hermès crocodile-skin bag worth hundreds of thousands. And the mistress isn't alone: she has a son out of wedlock, about ten y 17kReads9.2Score2.2kShelves

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   After marrying Fu Guoping, Lin Yuelian cared for her paralyzed mother-in-law for over ten years, never buying herself an expensive outfit. One day, however, she saw her husband with his mistress, dressed in Chanel and carrying a Hermes crocodile handbag worth hundreds of thousands of yuan. Besides the mistress, there was also an illegitimate child, about ten years old. The child obediently called his mother "Grandma," and the old lady said all the family property would belong to him. Her husband was even more extravagant, saying he would buy his mistress and child a five-million-yuan apartment. Meanwhile, Lin Yuelian was still living in a dilapidated apartment provided by her husband's workplace over twenty years ago. Having been cuckolded, Lin Yuelian suddenly realized she had wasted her life; she wanted freedom and to live for herself for the rest of her life.

10. 110 先 Marriage Before Love: The Dominant Lu Turns into a Clingy Sweetheart in Seconds 先婚后爱：霸道陆总秒变粘人精 Green Manman青之曼曼Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted [Whirlwind Marriage + Sweet Romance + Contract Marriage + Devoted Couple + Love Grows Over Time + Wealthy CEO] Under pressure from her adoptive mother, Xia Yue reluctantly went on a blind date, only to find that the man was a bald, nouveau riche middle-aged uncle. What infuriated her even more was that her adoptive mother had secretly accepted the bride price! Determined to escape it all for good, she married a stranger on a whim. They signed an agreement to part on good terms after six months, 4.2kReads9.1Score320Shelves
11. 111 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 36.4kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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    This year's best-written intelligent romance novel featuring two strong leads. The only problem is the lack of a substitute. The author's cultural background is exceptionally profound; the business battles are incredibly thrilling, and the romance is remarkably delicate. It's more suitable for seasoned readers who have read countless books—you'll understand what true wealth and power are like after reading it. The male lead is madly in love, and the female lead is also brilliant. The character design is sophisticated; no one else on Tomato Books has created anything like it. It's suitable for readers with discerning taste, offering a unique and extreme emotional rollercoaster, avoiding clichés. The pacing is steady, starting slowly but building up to a sweeter, more intense feeling as you read on. It has a grand scope and will leave you with something to ponder. The plot takes off after chapter ten; you'll thank me after you finish reading.

12. 112 老 My Husband Has No Idea I’m Famous 老公他不知道我很有名 Yi Qing'an逸轻安Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted Archaeologist VS Acclaimed Singer (Sweet, Post-Marriage Romance) What’s it like to go on a blind date with the guy you had a crush on in high school and confessed to, only to be rejected? Before the wedding, Song Jingxing notices how flexible her schedule is and finally thinks to ask what she does for a living. “What kind of work do you do?” Zhou Yushu freezes at the question. She’s been a singer for eight years, and was named Best Female Singer for her vocal ability several years ago. This year 8.1kReads8.1Score972Shelves

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    Archaeologist vs. Talented singer: A sweet romance novel about marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead confessed her feelings to the male lead in high school but was rejected. Later, she meets him again through a blind date.

13. 113 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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    Don't be fooled by the lack of a rating; it's because the male lead was banned [sad][sad]. The story begins with the female lead getting married early, a secret marriage within the company, and the female lead not wanting to be accused of using connections. The male lead clings to his wife, demanding recognition [shy][shy]. Leng Xixi rests her hands on his shoulders and bites his cheek: "Dream on." Seeing she wants to bite again, Lin Nian gently pinches her cheek: "If you're going to bite, bite somewhere else. If you leave a mark on my face, how can I go out and face people?" "It's good that you're scratched, so you won't go out and flirt with other women." Leng Xixi retorts. "Fine, then you should make our relationship public. What male lead is like me, having a legal status but no recognition when we're out?"

14. 114 匣 Springtime Awaits Within the Box 匣中自有春光 Ran'er Who Loves Corn Porridge爱吃玉米喳子粥的苒儿Ancient Romance194k WordsCompleted Also known as: The Heir Says One Thing but Means Another An imperial decree bound two utterly different people from the capital together. He was Gu Heng, heir to the Prince of Zhenbei's household, a notorious playboy who declared, “Marry a block of wood? I'd rather take a parrot that can talk!” On their wedding night, he was cold and cutting, and made a habit of humiliating her. He treated her like dirt. She was Lin Qingwan, daughter of the Vice Minister of Rites, a demure young lady who went 94Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He gave her no more breathing room, no more time to think, no more chance to escape! No more hesitation! No more suppression! "Lin Qingwan," he called to her, his voice low and enchanted, carrying an undeniable resolve and an almost pious confirmation, "You blockhead... I... Seem to be unable to live without you." The moment his words fell, he suddenly lowered his head, with irresistible force and an almost predatory urgency, fiercely seizing her slightly parted, cool lips!

15. 115 霸 My Overbearing Husband Loves Recklessly 霸道老公放肆爱 Su Youqian苏又欠Modern Romance3.1M WordsCompleted What’s it like to marry business tycoon Li Yeting? One woman answers, “Terrifying at night.” After a baffling whirlwind wedding, the famous Li Yeting marries an unknown girl and turns into a devoted husband. Overnight, the little sparrow rises to become the envy of every socialite in the city, and Su Xiaoxi feels like she’s been on a roller coaster. Didn’t they say Young Master Li was cold, arrogant, and uninterested in women? Can someone tell her who this guy is, the one who tries every day to 5.9kReads9.0Score679Shelves

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    This book's main plot revolves around the love story of the male and female leads, but there are a few minor angst elements. It also features several secondary couples, whose stories also have their share of angst, but all have happy endings. The author's writing is excellent; it's simply not enough to keep reading! [Shy][shy]

16. 116 三 Two Babies in Three Years: Don't Spoil Me Too Much, Stern Officer 三年抱俩，冷硬军官别太宠 Lin Xixi林喜喜Modern Romance700k WordsCompleted Proud wolf-like soldier king × clear-headed, independent doctor [Both are each other's first and only love + marriage before love + groveling to win her back + secret crush comes true, then she leaves while pregnant] When Lin Ruan was fifteen, her father died in the line of duty. Later, she received financial support from the youngest son of the Zhou family. After discovering that she was the descendant of an old friend, Grandpa Zhou brought her into the Zhou household to raise her. Zhou Fuchuan 18.2kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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    This is a super good book! The male lead is incredibly charismatic! It's a classic "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" story—the male and female leads have some misunderstandings, but they'll be resolved later. The female lead is a successful career woman. [Shy][shy]

17. 117 夫 Don't Make a Scene, Madam. Mr. Lu Is Jealous Again 夫人别闹，陆总又吃醋了 Zhou Wealthy Cat周财猫Modern Romance352k WordsCompleted [Wealthy Family + Marriage First, Love Later + Sweet Romance and Pursuing His Wife + First Love] Cold, stubborn, and ruthless CEO vs. gorgeous, sweet-natured female top-tier star Jiang Wan has been married to Lu Yunshen for three years, and the man is like a block of ice that never warms up. Then Lu Yunshen’s first love returns from abroad, and his heart begins to stir. Rumors spread that Lu Yunshen is about to divorce Jiang Wan and marry his first love. But behind closed doors, he holds his swe 148Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The marriage is arranged before the love blossoms; there's a little bit of angst in the beginning, but not much; later on, the husband dotes on his wife and child.

18. 118 新 Newlyweds, Growing Closer 新婚渐浓 Dan Jian丹笺Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted Marriage before love / Adult romance / A slow, steady relationship / Sweet romance Cool, rational neurosurgeon vs. attentive, service-oriented head of a corporate group The marriage between Shen Mingyue and Bo Yi began with a drunken joke between their grandfathers. Out of gratitude for an old kindness, Shen Mingyue agreed to marry him to help her family out of a difficult situation. On the first day of their marriage, she was called back to the hospital for an emergency surgery and didn’t come 30.6kReads8.9Score3.2kShelves

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    There's no dramatic love at first sight, just a steady, long-lasting marriage. The female lead marries to repay a debt of gratitude, while the male lead silently protects her. The tenderness at the massage parlor, the understanding after an awkward dinner—the mutual support in their ordinary daily lives is so heartwarming. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

19. 119 离 My Ex-Husband Is Irresistible After Our Divorce 离婚后我的前夫真香了 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Rose Crossing the Moon launches on November 14] [The ex-chases-wife-to-the-crematorium trope, not the typical kind; reuniting after a breakup] [Cool, aloof, rational beauty with a warm heart * A big, awkward puppy who says one thing and means another, but is willing to change] "His rose garden remained a desolate wasteland." "If love were a field of study, you would be my one and only lifelong subject." After five years of marriage, Bai Luo'an left Huo Ling a folder. Inside 17.2kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves

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    This one is great. Everyone except the male lead is very kind to the female lead. She's independent and strong. The male lead only falls in love with her after their divorce, but she's already liked him since she was 15. Another good one is "Ye Feiye's 'I Want to Live Next Door to You'," starring Han Jingnian and Xia Wan'an. It's also a marriage of convenience story with a touch of angst.

20. 120 公 The Princess Sneaks Out on the Eve of Her Wedding, and the Crown Prince Comes to Catch Her Himself 公主婚前趁夜出逃，储君亲自抓人 Wuxi巫溪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Forceful Possession + Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Devoted Couple + Male Lead with a Black Heart Beneath His Gentle Exterior] Prince Xie Linheng was famous for having no interest in women. For years, he had never been close to a single woman. In the second year of Jian’an, the emperor fell gravely ill, and the crown prince took power. Desperate to see her mother, Yu Tingwan had no choice but to seek Xie Linheng’s help. Everyone said the crown prince was as noble and graceful as a pine tree, peerl 28.9kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves

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    This is a wonderfully heartwarming novel! I especially love the male lead's personality—calm, composed, polite, and considerate. The novel reveals the depth of his feelings for the female lead; they may have had some interaction in their childhood, though she doesn't remember it! The male lead is not only successful in his career but also incredibly patient, attentive, warm, and loving towards the female lead! The female lead is a typical traditional, well-behaved girl! Although she has her own pursuits and can be a little wild at times, she generally stays on track. Their relationship begins with an arranged marriage, and their love blossoms quietly and steadily, a peaceful, warm, and beautiful life filled with mutual understanding and affection! The novel's writing is fluent and the language is beautiful, making it a very enjoyable read!

21. 121 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 136.6kReads9.5Score15.8kShelves
22. 122 爱 Loving You Is a Pain I Can’t Speak Of 爱你是我难言的痛 Jiu Qing Youyue酒卿悠玥Modern Romance3.1M WordsCompleted Lin Lian married Zhan Lianshi, a man wealthy enough to rival a nation, despite her humble background. Everyone said she must have done something wonderful in a past life to marry such an exceptional man, and she thought so too. Then, during their year of marriage, he cared for her, spoiled her, and cherished her. She fell in love with him. 6kReads8.5Score1.3kShelves
23. 123 强 A Marriage Sealed by Force: Fu Shao's Mute Bride 强势锁婚：傅少的哑巴新妻 A Deep Lake一湖深Modern Romance2.2M WordsCompleted She was a mute unknown to the world. At twenty, her own brother schemed to give her away. At twenty-one, she gave birth to his son. Their three years of marriage were neither long nor short, yet they were not enough to make him acknowledge her as Mrs. Fu. At last, unable to bear it any longer, she left divorce papers behind and went far away, wanting nothing… Three years later, when they met again, he called her the cruelest woman in the world: “Su Xiang, six years ago you schemed to have my son 1.3kReads8.4Score263Shelves
24. 124 先 Marriage Before Love: Secretly Wed to My Mortal Enemy 先婚后爱：跟死对头隐婚之后 Horned Dragon Beasts Scattered Across the Ground洒落一地的角龙兽Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + Groveling for her back + Faux forbidden love] [Both virgins] When Ji Wuyou wakes up, she discovers that she has lost two years of her memory. Her best friend tells her that during those two years, she not only quit her job and started dating, but also got married. When she learns that she married the very man she had been at odds with since childhood, she completely loses it and goes straight to him. The first thing she says is, “Zhou Luming, let's get a divorce.” With his ta 145Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I especially love the way the male and female leads get along, especially the marriage-first-love story.

25. 125 雾 Mist-Shrouded Indulgence 雾色靡靡 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted Aloof doctor × graceful beauty Rekindled love + a long road to winning her back + a powerful man lowering his head / both leads are each other’s only partners Ni Wu takes her daughter to the hospital, where the attending physician turns out to be her boyfriend from years ago. They’ve been apart for seven years. She changed her name long ago and has slimmed down from being very overweight. He doesn’t recognize her, and has no idea she secretly had his daughter. Her daughter holds her hand. “Mommy 25.2kReads8.5Score3.4kShelves
26. 126 婚 Marriage at First Sight 婚既钟情 Irritable Little Red暴躁小红Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted Original title: A Marriage Sealed by Love (Autumn Brings Joy) [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Slow-Build Romance + Older Man | Good Girl × Irreverent Man] The Zhou and Lin families arrange a marriage, but the older sister would rather die than go through with it. Her younger sister, who grew up in Hangzhou, is brought to Jingbei City for a blind date with a man she's never met. Before Lin Xuqiu arrives, she makes inquiries and learns that Zhou Wangjin is unruly, hard to tame, and 24.1kReads9.1Score3.3kShelves

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    This one could be considered a little bit angsty, but it's really good.

27. 127 失 Out of Control, Reaching for the Stars 失控摘星 Shijia Ya释迦呀Modern Romance251k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [The powerful one bows his head] [Sweet romance] Fu Shiyan is naturally cold and distant, and never gets involved with women. Bai Kexin is as warm and passionate as sunshine, but she has no interest in romance. One unexpected lapse in control leads the two of them to do something they shouldn’t. The man disappears for over a month afterward. When they meet again, he turns the tables on her. “You don’t want to take responsibility?” “So you want to settle accounts? Fine. You 206Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms quickly

28. 128 先 Married First, Fell in Love Later: Winning Over CEO Lu 先婚后爱，撩倒总裁陆先生 Lu Feiyu鹿非鱼Modern Romance367k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + domineering CEO + sweet romance + play the pig to eat the tiger] Su Mu walks into the wrong room and accidentally “picks up” a domineering CEO. Rumor has it the CEO has no interest in women, is a workaholic, and is moody and unpredictable. Su Mu knows none of this. She draws him into the everyday world of ordinary life, and they fall in love, building a happy life together. Until one day, she discovers that her boss acts meek and deferential in front of her husband, 1.9kReads8.9Score203Shelves

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    The beginning was terrifying, but the ending was so sweet! [Laughing and crying emoji] I felt so sorry for the female lead when she was suffering so much! [Crying emoji] Although the male lead saved her in time, the scenes were so realistic; working women should be able to relate! The female lead's sister's family life was also very realistic and ironic. [Angry emoji] Marriages for ordinary people are indeed often messy and complicated. I hope the author gives the sister a happy ending!

29. 129 上 Double Happiness 上上禧 Liu Qi鎏旗Modern Romance458k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Older Man + Secret Crush + Both Leads Are Inexperienced] Song Xi had a good friend. Her friend said her second brother was rich and handsome, tall with long legs, and urged Song Xi to go on a blind date and win him over. Then she could become her beloved second sister-in-law. Song Xi got carried away and agreed. The good news: They slept together. The bad news: She slept with the wrong person. The crazy news: She got a marriage certificate with the wrong person. Whe 52.2kReads9.0Score8.2kShelves

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    Marriage of convenience turned into love! My best friend asked me to be her second sister-in-law, but I ended up becoming her eldest sister-in-law. Seeing her devastated expression, I silently comforted her: "Don't cry, your older brother is actually... Quite clingy." Just a little too clingy.

30. 130 服 Giving In 服软 Lin Qin林檎Modern Romance530k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, sweet-natured actress vs. lovesick, doting CEO who embodies the ideal husband] - To help her older sister find love, Lin Yang's own mother set her up for a night together. Lin Yang got pregnant, and the father was the rumored Qin heir who supposedly had no interest in women. Young Master Qin said they should get married. Lin Yang refused. Qin Jue: “I'll give you a hundred million for signing the marriage papers.” Lin Yang: “Woohoo, sounds great!” - The night their child was born, 14kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
31. 131 隐 The Secret of the Heir: The Hidden Marriage Era 隐婚时代：继承者的秘密 Grand Historian太史令Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted Everyone’s a villain! A domineering CEO and his sweet wife! Both leads untouched! She could never forget the white moonlight of her past, and after her older sister died, she was forced into marriage. The boy her family had taken in from an orphanage when they were children grew up to become a powerful CEO and her husband. He seemed to love her, but was actually swallowing up her family’s fortune. Everyone’s a villain. He said, “Once, I found a ray of light and returned it to the sun at sunset. 1Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    [Arranged Marriage, Love in Distance, Tycoon Family, Powerful Alliance] My CEO husband, Zheng Xuanjun, whom I've been separated from for two years, suddenly comes to find me! He tells me that his father left behind a huge inheritance and he's determined to keep me by his side! He says, "I don't like this world, but I love you! Because it was you who took me back from the orphanage!"

32. 132 祁 Professor Qi, May I Borrow a Marriage? 祁教授，借个婚 Fu Long伏珑Modern Romance647k WordsCompleted Just as Wen Zhixian is about to register her marriage to Gu Yuchen, she accidentally breaks a mug his ex gave him. Gu Yuchen’s slap shatters the affection they once shared. Mr. Qi always seems to appear when she’s at her most miserable. Her parents are unhappy that she broke up with Gu Yuchen, and, overwhelmed by heartbreak and their undeserved blame, she impulsively asks the first person she sees, Qi Yanjing, “Mr. Qi, would you marry me?” Qi Yanjing not only refuses, but gives her a long lectur 48.8kReads9.1Score5.5kShelves

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    What I like about this "arranged marriage to love" story is the female lead's clear-headedness. For example, when her ex-boyfriend slapped her because a cup broke, she broke up with him immediately and retaliated within two chapters. Also, both the male and female leads have mouths. What I don't like is that the scumbag and the bitch are too prominent. I really like the male lead's character; he's gentle, has good values, and respects the female lead!

33. 133 宝 Be Good, Baby. I Won’t Be Mean. The Powerful Beijing Tycoon Soothes You Tenderly 宝贝乖，我不凶，京圈大佬温柔哄 Double Happiness双喜喜Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted [Cool, elegant beauty in a qipao VS doting husband and mad dog of the Beijing elite] [Healing and redemption + brothers turned rivals in love] Rumor had it that Zhou Huaisi, head of the Zhou family, one of the leading families in Beijing, was a mad dog who always took revenge. Anyone who crossed him met a grim fate. Later, everyone learned the rumors weren’t quite accurate. Zhou Huaisi usually wore a mask of confident composure and rarely lost his temper. But if some fool laid a hand on the one 444Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Do you believe in love? Come and see the deeply moving love story depicted by the author. Love makes the proud bow their heads and the timid brave. The most beautiful words in the world are nothing more than "I love you" and "I know." With wholehearted love, even without memories, Zhou Huaisi will repeatedly fall in love with Jiang Wan. Heaven will surely grant lovers a happy ending. The author's writing is quite excellent; this is a very worthwhile book to read. Highly recommended!

34. 134 替 The Contract Wife, The Ice-Cold CEO Falls Hard 替嫁契约妻，高冷禁欲总裁沦陷 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted Forced by her adoptive parents, Xia Yutong takes the place of her arrogant, overbearing stepsister and marries Lu Yunfei, a notorious playboy caught up in one scandal after another. But the wedding takes a shocking turn. The man who comes to escort her home is not the playboy Lu Yunfei, but Lu Yanci, the feared devil of the business world. He runs the vast Lu business empire, wields enormous power, and is ruthless in his methods. He is aloof, chaste, and indifferent to women. On their wedding ni 13kReads6.8Score909Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, slightly angsty at the beginning, but incredibly sweet later on. A cold, calculating CEO falls for his seemingly innocent but secretly devoted wife, showering her with affection – the story is packed with sweet moments.

35. 135 后 Later, He Begged Me to Heal Him 后来，他求我治愈他 Two-Toned Moonlight双色月光Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted [Hong Kong elite families × marriage of convenience × dissociative identity disorder × groveling to win her back] [Highly intelligent, levelheaded psychiatrist × arrogant, domineering business tycoon] *Written entirely by hand *Psychological case studies gradually develop alongside the romance, including paranoid personality disorder, psychogenic amnesia, PTSD, dissociative identity disorder… A premarital medical certificate gets psychiatrist Xiao Chimo dumped on the eve of her wedding. For he 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one meets the requirements: a contract marriage, love after marriage, the female lead is a psychologist, they agreed to divorce after a year, but the male lead didn't want to divorce her. Then his "white moonlight" (ideal love) returned, and the male lead didn't handle the relationship well. The female lead divorced and went abroad. It has both angst and love... The male lead worked hard to win her back; it wasn't love at first sight, nor was it premeditated. It's a slow and steady relationship. [Original novel fan][Original novel fan][Heart][Heart]

36. 136 年 Kisses for a Lamb, from an Older Man 年上吻绵羊 Gentle Susu温柔素素Modern Romance540k WordsCompleted [One true pairing + age gap + sweet romance + putting scumbags in their place + male lead acts proper but is deeply devoted] [Poor, pitiful heroine + powerful rich male lead + winning her back] Su Mian was cheated on by her scumbag senior and her own younger sister! To cheer her up, her best friend Cheng Xinran took her to a bar. They unexpectedly ran into her uncle, Li Shilin… “Xinran, is this your classmate?” “Yes, she’s my best friend at university. Her name is Su Mian. Mian, as in ‘sheep.’” 19.2kReads9.2Score2.2kShelves

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    🔥"After Marrying My Best Friend's Uncle, I Became the Boss's Beloved"🔥, a sweet and romantic story with an explosive plot! Watch how the heroine unexpectedly enters into a marriage of convenience and rises to become the tycoon's exclusive darling. Best friends become relatives, their love is sweet and non-stop! 💖Highly recommended, don't miss it!

37. 137 摘 Plucking Stars 摘星 Lin Di'er林笛儿Modern Romance769k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Sweet Military Romance + Love Grows Over Time + The Pinnacle of Powerful-Family Fiction] [Steady, brilliant young major general × National Defense University's genius hacker] He is a young major general: steady, learned, and imposing. She is a naive newcomer to society, fresh out of school: impulsive, loyal, and optimistic. An accident ruins his reputation and leaves him disgraced, branding him a heartless man condemned by everyone. She becomes the infamous other wo 20.9kReads9.6Score2.7kShelves

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    Lin Dier's work is really good! It's a perfect example of an arranged marriage that blossoms into love.

38. 138 萌 My Adorable Baby Is a Rebel Who Loves Making His CEO Dad's Life Miserable 萌宝一身反骨，专给霸总爹添堵 Wutong Tree in the South南边梧桐Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Adorable baby + raising a child + marriage before love + sweet romance + devoted couple, 1v1] Two years after separating from Huo Qinghan, Gu Yao set up a street stall with her son, doing her best to stay out of his way. But the cold-hearted man tracked her down with his nephew. Why was this powerful CEO not only helping her run the stall, but also trying to move right in? Gu Yao: “Mr. Huo, we have nothing to do with each other anymore.” Huo Qinghan pointed to the little one clinging to his 179.6kReads8.8Score6.8kShelves

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    A marriage of convenience story with a touch of angst and both leads being virgins. The male lead's grandmother forces him to marry the female lead, but a misunderstanding arises. The female lead initiates a divorce, believing they are already married, but the male lead hasn't finalized the divorce. After leaving, the female lead discovers she's pregnant and gives birth. Later, she meets the male lead again and learns they haven't divorced. He then pursues her again, and there are no more misunderstandings or unrequited love.

39. 139 一 Love at First Marriage: An Exclusive Romance 一婚钟情：独家蜜恋 The Robot Cat Can't Sleep机器猫睡不着Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted A grand business marriage binds He Baoyan, the eldest daughter of the He family, and Shang Yichi, the second son of the Shang family, as if by the hand of fate. One is proud and stubborn, like a trumpet vine blooming brilliantly on a cliff; the other is cold and haughty, like a peak of ice. With no feelings for each other, they enter a marriage of convenience for their families' sake, agreeing to keep up appearances while each gets what they want. He Baoyan stays true to herself and takes their 344Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    It's a little heart-wrenching, but the ending is definitely happy. The CEO and his sweet young wife's love will grow stronger with time. ❤️

40. 140 纸 Paper Rose 纸玫瑰 Lin Di'er林笛儿Anime Fanfiction474k WordsCompleted [Bai Yan and Kang Jian | Marriage First, Love Later + Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium + Revenge + Powerful Families + Angst Before Sweetness] Lin Die'er's most iconic work in her Marriage First, Love Later Rose series! Bai Yan, a young nurse, impulsively marries the talented young Kang Jian, only to suddenly realize this isn't a Cinderella-and-prince story. He already has another woman in his heart, his mother treats Bai Yan like a thorn in her side, and her father-in-law and Bai Yan's mothe 11.1kReads9.6Score944Shelves
41. 141 闪 Married at First Sight, Divorced Just as Fast: The Capital’s Young Master Gets Dumped Out of the Blue 闪婚闪离，京圈太子被单方面离婚 Durian Ya榴莲吖Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted Search for "Late Love Is Sweet Too" to find the short drama and animated series. Season 1 of the animated series is now available. (Marriage before love + groveling pursuit + both leads are virgins + sweet romance) Ji Hancheng is the famous Ji Ye of the imperial capital. He is decisive, domineering, incredibly handsome, and exceedingly arrogant. His only flaw is his abysmal emotional intelligence. Truly abysmal. On the second night of their marriage, Ji Hancheng says, “Sign the prenuptial agreem 89.9kReads9.4Score4.9kShelves

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    The male and female leads are forced into marriage by their grandfathers. The male lead is initially arrogant and sharp-tongued, while the female lead, although a doctor, is skilled in boxing, riding motorcycles, and dancing. The male lead is quickly attracted to her "versatility." The female lead remains true to herself and divorces the marriage when the agreement ends, taking her child abroad. Only then does the male lead realize that he has been in love without realizing it.

42. 142 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 marriage of convenience, love blossoms after marriage. It starts off a little angsty but gets sweeter and sweeter later on. It's already finished.

43. 143 青 After Losing Her Memory, the Childhood Sweetheart Became the Young General's Cherished Love 青梅失忆后成了少年将军掌中娇 Kelisiting克莉斯汀Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Clever, Cunning Foxlike Heroine VS Steady, Stern, Humble Hero] [One-on-One Romance, Sweet Pampering, Adorable Child, Childhood Sweethearts] [The Hero Suffers] The night before, Shen Zuihuan was still preparing for her engagement ceremony. The next morning, she woke up in shock to discover she had been married for five years already! Her fiancé was nowhere to be found, and her current husband was the childhood friend she had hated most of all. He was even holding a child who looked exactly like 25.9kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves
44. 144 暗 Secret Seduction: Mrs. He Went to See Her Puppy-Like Boy Toy Again 暗诱：贺太太又去找小奶狗了 Xiaoxiao Is a Little Sweet Treat笑笑是个小甜饼Modern Romance423k WordsCompleted [Older, restrained, secretly passionate man x foxy heiress] [Main story complete] (First marriage, then love; devoted to each other; long-planned romance; eight-year age gap; male lead is thirty.) Wen Yuwan was determined to collect boyfriends from 197 different countries. Her grand plan had barely begun when it was cut short before it could get off the ground. One little red marriage certificate put an end to all her wicked ideas. He Tingzhou, of the century-old He family of the capital, stood 1.4kReads8.9Score126Shelves

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    The female lead, a pampered heiress, always knew that an arranged marriage was her final destination. She never expected it to happen so soon. However, she was no ordinary woman; after only a week of marriage, she completely let loose, and rumors flew everywhere. She thought it would continue like this, but it turned out the arranged marriage was a tactic the male lead used to prevent her from marrying anyone else. His indifference to her advances was actually a desperate attempt to suppress his feelings; he felt unworthy of her and only dared to protect her from behind. But then news broke that she wanted a divorce, which threw him into a panic.

45. 145 危 Dangerous Substitute: The Young Madam Worth Billions to Mr. Li 危情替身，厉少的千亿娇妻 A Dream in Nanke南柯一梦Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted A stint in prison lands the Si family behind bars, and she is forced into his bed. Afterward, she remains a lowly maid, while Si Chenxi takes her place as Young Master Li’s wife. Until one day, she throws up in front of everyone. Young Master Li abandons his fiancée at their engagement party and demands of the ugly little maid, “Tell me, whose child is it?” Panicked, she flees overnight with the baby. They say Young Master Li nearly went mad the day she disappeared! The once cold, heartless CEO 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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    💥A heart-wrenching tale of a woman chasing after her husband. 🌾She followed him for years, only to discover she had chosen the wrong person, married the wrong man, and was ultimately left deeply wounded.

46. 146 小 The Poor Little One Brings Her Child to Find Her Husband, and Is Kissed to Tears by CEO Fu 小可怜带崽来寻夫，被傅总亲哭 Mashed Potato洋芋土豆泥Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + both leads are inexperienced in love + sweet and doting + the husband chases his wife after a painful breakup + eight-year age gap + triplets] An Hua was a poor, unfortunate girl who had only her mother to rely on. From childhood, she'd been bullied and oppressed by the villagers in her hometown. Once, her uncle forced her into a man's bed, and she secretly gave birth to their babies. When one of the little ones fell ill, An Hua was penniless and couldn't afford tre 394Reads8.8Score109Shelves

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    It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead marries the female lead for the sake of their child; he doesn't like her at first, but later falls in love, causing her to end up in the hospital, followed by a tumultuous journey of trying to win her back.

47. 147 厉 Young Master Li, Your Lady's Red Spider Lily Has Bloomed 厉少，夫人的彼岸花开了 Yi Zhihan易之寒Modern Romance109k WordsCompleted [The regretful husband chases his wife to the crematorium + They cannot mend their broken relationship] “Hahaha!” Tears glimmered in Ye Yihan’s eyes as she threw back her head and laughed. Her heart was unbearably bitter, like countless cups of bitter melon juice spilling out of her, threatening to break through her final restraint. … “Five years! Even a snake would grow attached if you fed it for that long. Is your heart made of stone, Li Hanze?”… She had followed Li Hanze for years, but mistoo 104Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 148 星 Beneath the Same Stars, Toward the Far Horizon 星辰同路，向远方 Mao Erlin毛二淋Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted Also known as Stars Together, Bound for Distant Horizons [Marriage first, love later + age gap + sweet, indulgent romance with a wealthy family + healing] [A master strategist and business tycoon VS a brave, steadfast, pure-hearted young woman] At 43, Lu Muhai is the handsome chairman of the Lu Group, a true business tycoon. At 25, He Xingchen is a kind, resilient, ordinary young woman who catches his eye. She thinks Lu Muhai is just an ordinary office worker, until one day she sees a crowd of p 10Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 149 霍 Lord Huo, Stop Torturing Me! Your Wife Has Married Someone Else! 霍爷别虐了，夫人已嫁他人了！ Beanbean Big Gold Ingot豆豆大元宝Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted “I will never love you in this lifetime. You’re destined to grow old alone.” That was what Huo Xiao told her when she married him. In three years of marriage, Huo Xiao had never once touched her. To the outside world, she was Miss Su, the little deaf girl, but never Mrs. Huo. Her birth family used her to climb the social ladder, her in-laws looked down on her, and Huo Xiao’s friends bullied her without the slightest restraint. At last, on a sunny, peaceful day, she came to terms with everything 18.9kReads8.6Score1.7kShelves
50. 150 追 The CEO's Beloved, on the Long Road to Winning Her Back 追妻漫漫行长的心尖宠 Yi Mushang易木殇Modern Romance526k WordsCompleted The short drama is coming soon!! [Ex-husband begs for her back + rekindled romance + simmering tension + dual purity + clear-headed heroine] [Powerful Beijing socialite + beautiful painter] Lu Luowan has skin as smooth as jade, exquisite features, and long, thick brows curved like a crescent moon. The slightly upturned corners of her eyes lend her a touch of allure, while her clear, deep eyes sparkle like autumn waters. Yet this beauty is the Lu family's secret adopted daughter. A deliberate 9.7kReads8.9Score693Shelves

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