Sweet Historical Romance, No Angst, Super Sweet 古言甜宠，全程无虐， 超甜

1. 701 先 Marriage Before Love: The Young Wolf King’s Daily Devotion to His Wife 先婚后爱：年下小狼王的宠妻日常 Freeze-Dried Lychee荔枝冻干Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted [Younger man + sweet romance + devoted one-on-one couple + lighthearted] [Younger male lead: passionate, straightforward, and an affectionate puppy; heroine: outspoken, not coy, attracted to his physique, and easily embarrassed] Lang Fei, the dashing King of the Northwest, falls in love at first sight with Shen Qingtang, the most beautiful woman in the Chen Dynasty. The second time he sees her, he falls even harder, and can't wait to marry her. With no other choice and little say in the matter, 204Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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   [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts] A cold-faced, powerful minister learns to make sweet cakes for love. The female lead nibbles on them while complaining that they're "too sweet," but he asks in a hoarse voice with red eyes, "Sister, don't you like them?" The ensemble cast is full of supporters, and the Empress Dowager's shipping of the couple leads to an impromptu marriage decree. The plot is both silly and high-energy; the author clearly knows how to capture a young girl's heart, hahaha! [Admiring][Admiring]

2. 702 谁 Whose Favored Concubine Doesn't Get Herself Killed? 谁家宠妾不作死啊 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Pei Shiyuan had always thought that, as a concubine-born daughter, she thrived at her family home because she knew a little tea ceremony and all she had to do was flatter her father, the head of the household. She had been quite pleased with herself about it, right up until she entered the Eighth Prince’s household. The Eighth Prince’s mother, the Noble Consort, was so favored that the Empress had no room to stand. His maternal family wielded so much power that the court officials could barely b 78.9kReads9.5Score8kShelves
3. 703 她 She Swapped Bodies with the Tyrant and Went on a Rampage! 她，与暴君互换后，杀疯啦！ Little Chubby, Run!小胖子快跑Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Soul swap + transmigrate into a book + sweet, funny romance + going off the rails + tyrant + wish fulfillment + both leads are each other's first and only] Yun Yaoyao transmigrated into a book, becoming a foolish, timid cannon-fodder character who doesn't even survive the first chapter. No problem. If my family plots against me, I'll assassinate the emperor and wipe out my own clan! But after killing the emperor, Yun Yaoyao was horrified to discover that she and the tyrant had swapped bodies! T 27.6kReads9.5Score4.5kShelves

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   This is a historical romance novel where the protagonist transmigrates into a book and is quite funny. My family plots against me, so I decide to assassinate the tyrant and wipe out his entire clan for fun, hoping to end it all. Unexpectedly, after the assassination, my soul is swapped with the tyrant's.

4. 704 我 The Fool I Married with My Four Maids Turned Out to Be a Yandere Lord 我携四大丫鬟嫁的傻子竟是病娇爷 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance402k WordsCompleted Su Lingwei was born into the world as the most insignificant concubine-born daughter of the Marquis of Yongning’s household. Her birth mother died in childbirth, and she was abandoned at the Cuiping estate as a child. Drawing on memories from her previous life and a mind far beyond her years, she quietly laid her plans at the estate: she amassed a fortune and trained four maids, Jinsui, who managed the finances; Tingxue, who gathered intelligence; Yaoluo, who specialized in medicine; and Yuheng, 374Reads6.7Score102Shelves
5. 705 穿 After Becoming a Wicked Wife, She Cherished the Tragic Villain Who Died Young 穿成极品恶妻后，她娇养惨死反派 Jade Ink, Sparse Shadows锦墨疏影Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads are devoted and inexperienced, both strong, no amnesia or misunderstandings, sweet and satisfying with no angst, lighthearted indulgence, reborn, both pursue each other, imperfect healing] After waking from an air disaster, Lu Wanxiao discovered she had transmigrated to a dirt-poor mountain village, where she had become the awful wife of a crippled scholar who lived in a house with bare walls! Just how awful was she? In eight words: lazy, greedy, and utterly rot 24.1kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves
6. 706 被 A Rough Mountain Man Takes Me Home, and Our Life Flourishes 被山里糙汉领回家日子红火顶呱呱 Wish Power愿力Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After becoming the daughter of a disgraced official and being betrayed by her fiancé, Yun Xi was carried home over the shoulder of a rough mountain man. The moment she woke, they were embracing naked. The next time she woke, she was chained up. Yun Xi thought her life was over and that she would probably be tortured to death. But she never expected that this big man, though rough around the edges, was thoughtful; though fierce-looking, he was simple and honest. He blushed easily but spoke his mi 8.1kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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   A pampered eldest daughter of a disgraced official and a nobleman in the countryside x a cold, hard, and secretly passionate rough man from a remote village. In Er Gou's family, Jiao Jiao is the most important person. Jiao Jiao is the most important person. Jiao Jiao is the most important person. You can criticize him, you can scold him, but you absolutely cannot criticize Jiao Jiao. 🙅‍♀️

7. 707 谁 Can You Believe It? The Empress Wrote a Hundred Palace Rules 谁懂啊，娘娘写了一百条宫规 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Ancient-Era Heroine + Reborn Supporting Female Character + Transmigrated Supporting Female Character + Everyone Is Clever + Clear-Eyed Heroine] From ordinary palace candidate to empress. Everyone believes the emperor is devoted to Ning Wanyin. Only Ning Wanyin knows how treacherous and perilous the journey has been. She has survived every step through sheer caution. Lady Tang, reborn: “She killed me in my last life. This time, of course I’ll… make her my friend! Do I really th 42.1kReads9.6Score6kShelves
8. 708 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Became the Wicked Stepmother of Three Villains 穿书后我成了三个反派的恶毒后娘 Li Jiaojiao梨姣姣Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Original novel of the short drama After Transmigrating into a Book, I Became the Stepmother of Three Villains [Storage Space + Farming + Power Fantasy + Devoted Couple + Adorable Villainous Children] Ji Zhihuan went from being an S-rank member of a special forces team to transmigrating into a book as a cannon-fodder female character who dies in Chapter Three. She married Pei Yuan, a former war god who was as good as dead, and became the stepmother of three future villains. She was the first ste 8.8kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves
9. 709 王 The Prince’s Cherished Treasure 王府心尖宠 Tea Scatters荼散Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted Sixteen years ago, because of a remark by an old Daoist, Su Niannian and her twin sister were raised apart. For sixteen years, her sister grew up with their parents and siblings, while Su Niannian was raised by their grandmother. Sixteen years later, her sister returned to the capital with their parents, only to discover that Su Niannian, left behind in the capital, had become the apple of Prince Su's household's eye. "We don't care about them! Our prince's estate is bigger and prettier than the 24.9kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves
10. 710 皇 The Little Lady of the Imperial City Goes on a Rampage, and Her Villain Family Is Unfazed 皇城小娇娇杀疯，全家反派心不慌 My Branch Basks in Moonlight吾枝晒月光Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s favorite + a few secret identities + pocket dimension + medical skills + lucky charm] Xie Chuchu transmigrated into a book, becoming the cannon-fodder wife of a villainous power minister. From the start, she was fleeing disaster and facing the prospect of divorce. She gazed at the handsome young man before her, his face as flawless as jade. Xie Chuchu asked, “Husband, you don’t want me anymore?” Yan Jin thought his little wife had been acting strange ever since she woke up after fall 8kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves
11. 711 谁 Who Would Believe It? The Emperor and I Eloped 谁信啊？我和陛下私奔了 Grapes Are Quite Sweet葡萄挺甜的Ancient Romance151k WordsCompleted [Native heroine + System + Love at first sight + One-on-one, both are each other’s only one + Sweet everyday romance + Physical and emotional intimacy] A pure romance, not a serious historical drama. The heroine is no strong, independent woman. She’s fussy, melodramatic, and a very good actress! Easily offended readers, beware! Lin Xiangyue is the pampered legitimate daughter of the Duke of Dingguo, delicate and spoiled. One day, she gets bound to the White Lotus Comeback System. [Ding! You are 379Reads7.6Score100Shelves

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    A sweet and heartwarming romance novel where love at first sight is all about pampering the characters from beginning to end.

12. 712 这 This Fierce Bandit Isn’t So Fierce After All 这个凶恶土匪不太凶 Little Butterfly Isn't Clueless小芙蝶不糊涂Ancient Romance106k WordsCompleted [Whimsical storyteller heroine x ruthless in public, devoted puppy in private] Lin Suyi, the county magistrate’s daughter, loves nothing more than tales, gossip, and the pipa. One day, while gathering herbs, she accidentally wanders into a bandit stronghold and is named their future wife! Rumor has it that the chieftain, Ye Hanlu, has a fearsome face and a ruthless nature, and can silence a crying child with a glance. To save her own skin, Lin Suyi throws caution to the wind: she’ll flirt with h 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Bandits! On the surface, they're ruthless and taciturn, but in front of the female lead, they're like a pure, innocent puppy—who knows! Character traits: The female lead, Lin Suyi, is lively, cheerful, optimistic, and never gives up as long as there's a glimmer of hope. She's compassionate and grew up in a loving family. The male lead grew up in the palace with no presence, often going hungry, extremely insecure, and exceptionally ruthless towards outsiders. He also highly values ​​rules and believes people are unreliable. Story synopsis: [A domineering yet incredibly pure-hearted female lead × A quirky and adorable young lady] [Ancient Romance + Young Lady + Dual Identity + Sweet Romance + Unrequited Love + Girl Chasing Boy] Lin Suyi, the only daughter of a county magistrate, is kidnapped by bandits while gathering herbs in the mountains. The bandits want to force her to become their leader's wife. Rumor has it that the bandit leader, Ye Hanlu, has remained unmarried for many years and is infamous for his ruthless nature! He's extremely cruel to those who disobey him. To survive, Lin Suyi uses every trick in the book to win over this bandit leader. Subordinate: Boss, the First Madam stole several chests of gold and silver treasures! Ye Hanlu: A few chests are enough? Send her a few more. Subordinate: Boss, the First Madam says she wants to build a house on the mountain! Ye Hanlu: One house isn't enough. She can have whatever she wants across the country. Years later, Lin Suyi talked about Ye Hanlu's name. He said, "Before that, I had no name. Until that winter when I met you, the solar term was Hanlu (Cold Dew), so I named you Ye Hanlu." The female lead is not a traditional lady from a wealthy family. She likes storybooks and the pipa (a traditional Chinese stringed instrument), and enjoys gossip. Main relationship: The male lead has liked the female lead since childhood, but she doesn't know it and spends her days thinking about how to win him over just to survive.

13. 713 穿 Transmigrate, Farm, Get Rich, and Raise the Kids 穿越之种田致富养崽崽 Mu Muzhi木木枝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Wanwan transmigrates from the harsh apocalypse to an impoverished ancient era, only to find that life is just as difficult. The difference is that she now has an adorable little dumpling, a handsome and dependable husband, and a whole space full of crop seeds. With her superb cooking skills, she can raise her precious little one, feed her husband, and help the villagers grow rich along the way... 4.2kReads9.0Score377Shelves
14. 714 穿 Transmigrated to Ancient Times to Play Blind Box Games 穿越古代玩抽盲盒游戏 One Little Paw一只爪爪Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted Bai Yun, the youngest daughter of the village head in Baijia Village, is getting married! Her husband's family is the Lin family in Linjia Village, ten li from her home. She is marrying the Lin family's Sixth Son, a scholar famed throughout the area. The groom is also the youngest in his family. He has three older brothers, two older sisters, and a younger sister. His brothers are all married and raising children, and with his parents, the household numbers nearly twenty people. Faced with su 1kReads8.1Score114Shelves

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    Check out this one! The female lead is reborn into the body, and it's a sweet romance novel about farming, food, and the imperial examinations. Both the male and female leads are a bit love-struck. [Kissing emojis]

15. 715 穿 I Became the Lucky Charm Mother of Three Villainous Sons 穿成三个反派儿子的锦鲤娘 Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Lucky charm + brings prosperity to her sons + goofy comedy] Ning Wan, from the 21st century, transmigrated and became the mother of three big shots. All three sons had it rough, each unluckier than the last! The eldest was a gifted scholar, but always chose the wrong teacher and backed the wrong side. The second was a crack shot, but could never find any game when he went hunting. The youngest was sweet and innocent, yet people were always falsely accusing him of stealing. Ning Wan: “Don't pani 7kReads9.3Score817Shelves
16. 716 太 Your Highness, the Crown Prince, You’re Under Arrest 太子殿下你被逮捕了 Ink-Stained Summer墨染一夏Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Everyone praises Fourth Miss Wen Wanning of the Ning'an Marquis’s Estate as gentle, graceful, clever, proper, and well-read, calling her the finest young lady in the capital. Only the Crown Prince knows what she’s really like. All he can say is, “That girl gets jealous, gets jealous, gets jealous,” before spoiling her rotten. 2kReads9.0Score206Shelves
17. 717 土 Can a Bandit Be a Stand-In Too? 土匪也能当替身？ Ai Chi Li De Mi爱吃梨的咪Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted Can a Bandit Be a Substitute Too? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A substitute but the ultimate love! The story of a mountain king and a general! Super sweet! No angst at all!

18. 718 扇 Take Down the Green Tea, Destroy the System: The Commandery Princess Is Here to Crush Scumbags 扇绿茶，杀系统，郡主她主打虐渣 Jade Ink, Sparse Shadows锦墨疏影Ancient Romance394k WordsCompleted [Completed short story, both leads are each other’s first and only, love at first sight, two strong leads and sweet romance, no second chances, face-slapping and putting scumbags in their place, native woman vs. transmigrated woman] Gu Yuan’an, the young lady of Prince Duan’s residence, and Li Rongchuan, heir to the Cheng’en Marquisate, grew up together. Li Rongchuan pursued her for ten years before finally winning her approval and getting engaged to her. But after a trip to the border, Li Ron 639Reads8.8Score108Shelves
19. 719 关 About Black Holes 关于黑洞 The World Is Too Boring世界太无聊Marriage & Romance5k WordsCompleted About Black Holes 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    For those who only read sweet romance novels, I highly recommend this one. It made me smile like a proud aunt the whole time.

20. 720 摄 The Regent's Princess Consort Is a Treasure: More Fortune, More Wealth, More Babies 摄政王妃是个宝，福多财多娃娃多 Flowers of That Year那年的花Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Sweet romance + Both leads are pure + One-on-one romance + No angst] She transmigrates into the body of a pitiful young woman forced into a substitute marriage, and her groom is the cold-blooded prince everyone fears. To survive, she humbles herself and becomes his cook. With a pocket dimension at her disposal, she reveals her brilliance and, before she knows it, becomes the prince’s favorite. Everyone says: “The prince kills without batting an eye. He’s moody, cruel, and more demon t 3.7kReads9.2Score388Shelves
21. 721 太 She Claimed the Crown Prince 太子殿下她要了 A Midsummer Day Springs from My Fingertips指尖弹出盛夏Ancient Romance360k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Mutual Devotion + No Amnesia Plot or Angst] Yin Yu is gifted at divination. The noblewomen of the capital who have received her personal predictions have all been left speechless by just how accurate they are. But to Crown Prince Yan Yu, the most special thing about her is this All he has to do is get within a foot of Yin Yu, and his otherwise incurable headaches disappear. Later, rumors spread through the capital that Yin Yu is a jinx Yan Yu promptly obtains an imperial decree 331Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    This story fits the description of a sweet and fluffy romance with no angst. The main characters' relationship develops gradually. It features a cold and calculating crown prince versus a clever and witty young lady from a noble family. The male lead, the crown prince, suffers from headaches and lethargy on rainy days, but these symptoms disappear when he's near the female lead. [Eating melon emoji] He initially interacts with her for this reason, but gradually falls in love. He gets jealous when other men interact with her. [Smirking emoji] The female lead is the noble family's adopted daughter. She grew up away from home and learned medicine and fortune-telling from her mentor. She's intelligent, quick-witted, and clear-headed, and gradually becomes captivated by the male lead during their interactions. [Cool emoji]

22. 722 公 The Princess and Her Court Investigator 公主和她的少卿 Southeast Scenery东南形胜Ancient Romance363k WordsCompleted [Pure historical romance + one man and one woman, devoted only to each other + sweet romance + no transmigration or rebirth + outspoken characters + devoted to the heroine + mutual affection] [Beautiful, bold princess VS scheming, tea-flavored male lead. Daily life + palace and court intrigue. Lighthearted writing.] [The heroine gets revenge on the spot. The male lead plans several steps ahead and is a model of gentlemanly virtue.] As the only legitimate princess, Liancheng was born to privilege 2.8kReads9.1Score367Shelves
23. 723 满 Spring Over the City 满城春 A Copper Coin一枚铜钱Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [New Bonus Chapters] The Liu family of the capital is an illustrious noble house, so powerful that even the imperial clan treats them with deference. Liu Yan, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Liu family's second branch, is gifted and blessed with both wisdom and good fortune. When her stepmother joins the family as she turns five, Liu Yan expects a fierce battle. But her stepmother turns out to be quite unlike anyone expected. With her older brother looking out for her and her childhood s 15.5kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    How about a childhood sweetheart from a prestigious family? [Got it]

24. 724 休 Divorce the Princess's Husband, and Bring the Peerless General into the Manor 休掉驸马，绝色将军圈进府 Qi Xun祈薰Ancient Romance942k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Chaste + Reborn + Little Court Intrigue + Mutual Flirting + Sweet Romance, 1v1 + All Sweetness, No Angst] [A decisive, ruthless, darkened heroine, obsessively devoted to the hero x A sharp-tongued, proud general in dazzling red] [Note: The heroine loved the hero in her previous life too. She never loved her imperial consort and instinctively resisted intimacy with him. There was a conspiracy behind it, and both leads are chaste!] In her previous life, Su Qingxuan was blind enough 6.1kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves
25. 725 太 The Crown Prince Is Irresistible 太子哥哥真香 Cured Pork and Peas腊肉豌豆Ancient Romance788k WordsCompleted Su Ming'an was born frail because she was premature, and was taken to her family’s old home in Jiazhou to recuperate as a child. Years later, her father and brothers bring her back to the capital at thirteen, only to discover that the delicate girl they remembered is remarkably skilled at martial arts, has superhuman strength, knows medicine, and can break curses... Gu Jingyi is noble by birth, yet surrounded by enemies, and his claim to the Crown Prince’s position hangs by a thread. The thirtee 8.6kReads9.1Score1kShelves
26. 726 重 Reborn into a Cherished Family: The Divine Doctor Comes to Farm 重生团宠：神医娇妻来种田 Jun Ruo Nuo君如诺Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted When she opens her eyes, she finds herself transformed into a wicked stepmother in a poor mountain village in ancient times. Tang Wanqing thinks she'd rather die all over again... The original owner was fat, ugly, and stupid, with a reputation in tatters. Her son hated her, her husband loathed her, her sisters-in-law resented her, and everyone scolded her. Fortunately, she has a pair of in-laws who genuinely care for her. Dying again is out of the question, so Tang Wanqing rolls up her sleeves a 3.6kReads9.1Score481Shelves
27. 727 举 Alert! A Hardcore Grinder Has Arrived in the Cultivation World! 举报！修真界来了个卷王！ A Bowl of Beef Kway Teow一碗牛肉粿条Ancient Romance257k WordsCompleted [Two equally powerful leads + one-on-one romance + devoted couple + lovesick hero + raising a child + everyone’s favorite + funny daily life + ensemble cast] Ye Wushuang owes her life to her master, Bai Chengchuan, the greatest expert in the entire Tianzong Sect, who fished her out of the sea. From that day on, she swore to follow her master’s lead for the rest of her life and stay by his side! But her master, Bai Chengchuan, has already reached the Great Ascension Realm. His appearance never ag 66Reads5.6Score—Shelves

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    The process of the heroine pursuing her husband is hilarious. She is pampered by the entire sect, and the more you read, the better it gets!

28. 728 将 The Pride of a Military Family: Reborn with My Wacky Ancestors 将门天骄：带着逗比老祖宗们重生 Spicy Rabbit辣子兔Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Historical setting + lighthearted comedy + strong heroine + coming-of-age female lead + ensemble cast + political intrigue + defending the homeland] Chu Tianjiao was the eldest legitimate daughter of a military family. In her previous life, she devoted herself to fighting for her country, but after her death, her soul was imprisoned in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, unable to pass on. She spent her days chatting, joking, and shooting the breeze with a group of imperial ancestors, enjoying what 9.2kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves

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    This is a historical romance novel featuring a strong female lead. The heroine is the legitimate daughter of a military family; she's decisive and doesn't mince words. It's hilarious, so don't read it while eating, or you'll spit out your food! [Cool][laughing emoji]

29. 729 她 She’s Soft-Waisted and Playful, and the Chaste Imperial Uncle Bewitches Her Every Day 她腰软灵趣，禁欲皇叔日日勾心魂 Cloud Brocade Magpie云锦鹊Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Word has it that Prince Rong has specifically asked to marry the Taifu’s infatuated legitimate daughter. The whole city says it’s downright shocking! Just a few months ago, hadn’t Prince Rong threatened to kill that lovesick fool? At the Taifu’s residence, a certain lovestruck young woman looks at a room full of betrothal gifts and pulls a long face. “Someone, please! Can you send all this back?” The noble young ladies of the capital burst out swearing. “Have some shame, will you?” 19.4kReads9.4Score3.1kShelves
30. 730 小 Little Menace! She Makes the Cold and Aloof Young Heir Climb Her Wall Every Day 小祖宗好疯！惹清冷世子日日爬墙 Holding a Brush to Tie Up My Hair执笔绾青丝Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted (Completed. Transmigrate into a book + win over the husband + face-slapping and punishing scumbags + sweet romance + doted on by everyone + an austere, upright heir to the throne and a righteous-yet-evil, unhinged young lady) Everyone knew that Fu Wenyan, daughter of the Grand General’s household, was hopelessly in love with the Second Prince and would do anything for him without complaint. But after she fell off a cliff, someone else took over Miss Fu’s body. To the Second Prince, whom she h 14kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves
31. 731 当 After the Puppy-Like Heir Learned to Dote on His Wife 当奶狗世子学会宠妻后 Yue Gou月苟Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted The clingy young heir × the cold-faced but soft-hearted eldest princess The eldest princess has come of age to choose a husband. Everyone in the Kingdom of Qing debates who could possibly win the heart of this unattainable beauty. No one expects their own princess to be whisked away by a spoiled young heir just returned from Yanbei. The ministers shake their heads, convinced the princess and the young heir are a poor match: he is young, mischievous, and doesn’t know how to cherish anyone. They f 7.6kReads9.3Score774Shelves
32. 732 穿 After Becoming the Villainess's Original Wife, I Became Everyone's Favorite 穿成恶毒原配后，我成了团宠 Ink-Stained Summer墨染一夏Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Transmigrate into a book, farming, sweet romance, political intrigue, building wealth, humor Su Tangli, heir to a family of Suzhou embroidery artisans, unfortunately transmigrates into a political-intrigue novel centered on a heroine. She becomes the vicious original wife of the most powerful minister, the heroine's dark moonlight: cruel and vicious, with a gambling habit, she drives the minister's family to ruin and eventually dies a miserable death. Terrified, Su Tangli quickly turns over a ne 161Reads6.9Score—Shelves
33. 733 重 Reborn as the Tyrant's Childhood Sweetheart 重生后，我成了暴君的小青梅 A Bite of Frozen Pear咬一口冻梨Ancient Romance362k WordsCompleted [Delicate, pampered princess × unhinged prince / sweet romance / childhood sweethearts / mutual salvation / cozy ancient-era daily life / six-year age gap] The unruly Princess Song Chuning caused trouble until she finally got herself killed... As she closed her eyes, she cursed bitterly, “You despicable emperor! I won't let you get away with this!” But when she was reborn as a child, she made up for her past mistakes, clung to her mother's side, and curbed her temper, becoming a sweet girl whom 87Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a good read, very interesting. It's about a delicate princess and a two-faced prince. The male lead appears to be a cold and aloof prince, but in front of the female lead, he acts like a pitiful puppy.

34. 734 被 The Tyrant Dragged Me Back 18 Times, and I'm Pregnant Again 被暴君抓回去18次，我又怀上了 Ninefold Thousand Towers九方千阙Ancient Romance534k WordsCompleted The short drama My Heart Is Weary, the Villain Only Wants Cuddles Every Day is now online. [Unhinged, tyrannical dog emperor] x [sweet, fierce, adorable heartthrob] After Su Ci transmigrates into a book, the mad emperor forces her to absorb his good luck, locks her in his bedchamber, and makes her sleep in his imperial bed. By day, she's a prisoner; by night, she's treated like an empress. She pretends to go along with it, then runs away. By day, the mad emperor is a dog: “Bring that wretched wo 7.2kReads9.4Score876Shelves

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    Sweet and hilarious! The author is so daring! The female lead transmigrates into a book, the male lead is reborn, and the male lead can only survive by absorbing the female lead's luck. The funny thing is, he absorbs it slowly but dissipates it quickly, hahaha. Whenever the male lead treats the female lead badly, his luck drops rapidly, hahaha. It's so frustrating for the male lead! So entertaining!

35. 735 进 I Came to the Capital to Find My Family, and My Brother’s Archrival Spoiled Me Rotten 进京寻亲，被哥哥死对头宠翻天 A Magnolia Blossom一朵辛夷花Ancient Romance380k WordsCompleted [Pure historical setting + one-on-one romance, both leads are each other’s only partners + lighthearted and sweet + direct communication, no misunderstandings + no transmigration or rebirth] [Airheaded, gentle heroine versus arrogant, ruthless minister] Jiang Yihuan’s older brother was an official in the capital, while she dug wild greens in the countryside and often went hungry. One day, her brother’s sworn enemy, Wei Zhao, captured her. “Your brother has been exiled. From now on, you’re coming 12.4kReads9.0Score2.2kShelves

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    I gradually fell in love with him. The male lead is super sweet and totally love-struck (˵¯͒¯͒˵)

36. 736 叶 Fallen Leaves, Wasteland 叶落成荒 Yi An亦岸Ancient Romance220k WordsCompleted [BE + Pure Historical Romance + Older Hero] He traded his life for her freedom and peace for the rest of hers. Cheng Yu, the great general of Nanjiang City, bears a blood feud. Cold and steady by nature, he gives all his tenderness and love to one person alone. During a mission that goes wrong, Cheng Yu accidentally takes away Ye Li, a newborn baby girl from the household of Grand Secretary Ye in Beiyuan. He never expected her to be his own newborn betrothed. From that moment on, their fates are 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This story is very well-written, a pure historical romance. The male lead is 16 years older than the female lead, who was picked up by him from an enemy country. The male lead is a great general, burdened with the hatred of his family and country, and spends all his time revolving around the female lead. It's sweet and addictive, with sex at the beginning, and the side plot also has some explicit content. I couldn't get out of bed after the last few chapters were released...

37. 737 睁 I Opened My Eyes and Became the Flirtatious Side Character Who Abused the Down-and-Out Prince 睁眼！成虐待落魄皇子的轻浮女配 Taishi Ying太史婴Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The short drama “Reborn as a Flirtatious Widow, I Tormented My Younger Brother-in-Law Until He Ascended the Throne” is now streaming. Prince Ding, Xiao Nanshen, was the Great Xuan's God of War. But people close to him set him up, leaving him gravely wounded and disabled, then pursued him. When poison reached his brain, his subordinate disguised him as a long-lost younger brother and brought him home to hide him. The subordinate died of his injuries, and Xiao Nanshen found himself face-to-face wi 45.5kReads9.3Score5.4kShelves

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    🐾Here it comes! Shen Ning, a double PhD who died of ALS in an ancient romance novel, transmigrated into the body of a wanton widow about to have an affair in a novel she'd only read the beginning of. She opens her eyes to a world of chaos: her deceased husband hasn't even been buried yet, and she's dressed in bright colors, fawning over the then-scholarly male lead; the people coming to arrest and interrogate her are on their way; drafty walls, a leaky house, an empty rice jar, and a mentally challenged uncle; even thieves weep at the sight, and rats shake their heads as they pass by. Shen Ning is eager to get started… In her past life, she wanted to do many things but was powerless to, but now she can finally enjoy life. Let's see how she turns this disastrous situation into a winner in life…

38. 738 断 The Male-Beloved Top Scholar Fell for Me While I Was Disguised as a Man 断袖状元郎爱上女扮男装的我 Grapes That Won't Blow Away吹不散的葡萄20k WordsCompleted The Top Scholar Who Loves Men Falls for Me, a Woman Disguised as a Man 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves

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    These are all completed short, sweet romance novels—super sweet, super doting, and super enjoyable!!!

39. 739 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, My Brother Regretted It Too Late 6 退亲后，阿兄他悔不当初6 Grapes That Won't Blow Away吹不散的葡萄21k WordsCompleted After the Engagement Was Broken, My Brother Regretted It Too Late 6 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves
40. 740 咸 The Lazy Immortal Fairy Just Wants to Lie Flat 咸鱼仙子只想躺平 Grapes That Won't Blow Away吹不散的葡萄Ancient Romance20k WordsCompleted The Laid-Back Immortal Fairy Just Wants to Lie Flat 281Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 741 逃 I Ran Away from My Wedding, Then Met Another Man Who Likes Men. What Luck... 逃婚后又遇断袖，我这运气…… Grapes That Won't Blow Away吹不散的葡萄Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted After running away from my wedding, I ran into another man who likes men. What rotten luck... 207Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 742 交 I Traded My Father and Brothers, So Why Are You Crying When I'm the Prince's Favorite? 交换父兄，我成王府团宠你哭什么 A Toast And A Tale把酒叙Ancient Romance781k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Wen Xingluo had poured her heart and soul into securing a bright future for her father and brothers. At last, just as her family reached the height of its power, her sister suddenly returned home and stole their affection, along with her marriage to the crown prince. Only when she was dying did Wen Xingluo learn that her father and brothers had always hated her for being calculating and manipulative. They loved only her sweet, gentle sister. When she opens her eyes again, W 74.7kReads8.4Score11.4kShelves

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    My new sweet romance novel, "Juejuezi," features a woman who, while helping others choose husbands, appears unworthy of her sister. Her inner monologue, however, is: "Four years older is considered old? What am I supposed to do then?" [Stunned] This is definitely an underrated book.

43. 743 相 A Song of Longing: Clinging to the Emperor's Favor 相思赋：抱紧陛下金大腿 Mouse Who Eats Cats吃猫的耗子Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted Gu Qingwan: Reborn once, Gu Qingwan remembers only three things: take down His Majesty the Emperor, devour His Majesty the Emperor, and cling tightly to His Majesty the Emperor's leg. Fan Mo: Nothing matters more than life and death. But he knows that beyond Gu Qingwan, nothing else matters. 178Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    These are all super sweet

44. 744 我 I Became My Ex's Mother-in-Law 我给前任当丈母娘 August Witch八月女巫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted The short drama adapted from this novel, Uncle, I Just Want to Get You on the Cheap, is now streaming on Hongguo. Starring Yu Long and Yang Mie Mie. [Older man romance + sweet everyday love story + wealthy CEO + lighthearted comedy + no angst, no doormat heroine + no affair + no replacement] I showed up dressed to the nines at my ex-boyfriend's engagement party. He thought I was there to make a scene, but I smiled kindly and said, “We're all family now, so don't be so formal. Just call me Auntie 13.6kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    This book truly combines "sweetness" and "laughter" so well. The author's writing style is witty, often making you laugh for hours with just a single sentence. The plot is tight, with no unnecessary subplots, and it revolves entirely around the main storyline. The development of the male and female leads' relationship is delicate and realistic, and the touching moments are just right.

45. 745 重 Reborn as the Empress: Still Flirting Up a Storm Today 重生之皇后娘娘今天也是小撩精 A Yu阿隅Ancient Romance469k WordsCompleted Before being reborn, Empress Sheng was a dangerous woman. She devoted herself to chasing after that man, only to be made into a human swine. She also caused the man who loved her with all his heart to lose his empire, and in the end, he even died for her. After being reborn, Empress Sheng is still dangerous, but now she’s after other people’s lives, as well as her own man’s “life.” The emperor secretly takes her little hand. “Mm, my sweetheart is so soft, so sweet, and so fun to cuddle~~” 125Reads7.8Score—Shelves
46. 746 王 The Princess Consort Is Delicate and Frail, So She Must Be Spoiled 王妃身娇体弱，得宠着 Envying Fish by the Water临水羡鱼Ancient Romance525k WordsCompleted Ye Yun, a top alchemist in a mysterious organization in the 21st century, died on the spot when her laboratory exploded during an experiment. By a stroke of fate, she found herself in the body of a legitimate daughter with the same name in the Duke of Zhen's mansion in Dongcang. The original owner had been frail and sickly since childhood, so her parents and elder brothers doted on her. She had been raised in luxury and had never even heard a harsh word. Unfortunately, she had terrible taste in 420Reads9.1Score100Shelves
47. 747 锦 The Brocade Guard’s Beloved Wife Is Reborn 锦衣卫大人的小娇娇重生了 No. 6, Seventh Street七街6号Ancient Romance242k WordsCompleted [Cold-blooded Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard ✖ Delicate, pampered noblewoman, palace and household intrigue + Size difference + Sweet romance] Lu Chen is the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, known as cold and merciless, the icy-faced King of Hell. He is ruthless in his methods and a favorite of the emperor. Yet he falls in love at first sight with Shen Jiaojiao, the cherished legitimate daughter of a noble family. The emperor grants them a marriage, and a single edict make 457Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    Super sweet and doting,

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