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I want something with a really rough patch in the middle, but one that doesn't last too long, and where the leads finally open up to each other. Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Waiting here! 👻👻👻👻

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1 Stealing Kisses in the Dead of Night 暗夜偷欢 Young Master Ximen西门少爷Modern Romance840k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, angst before sweetness, a mad and obsessive domineering CEO] In her previous life, she did everything she could to escape Nanchuan and marry his uncle, Gong Ye. In the end, her heart and eyes were cut out, and she died a gruesome death. Reborn on the night they broke up, she vows never to leave him again in this life, and to make him pay! But Gong Ye suddenly falls hopelessly in love with her. The more she hurts him, the more he loves her... Nanchuan: “You're mine. Let him die!” Gon 21.5kReads9.0Score1.6k14d adds
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This is a must-read! It's both sweet and heart-wrenching, and the key is that it tortures both the female and male leads. It's also incredibly reader-friendly, with sweet moments followed by more heart-wrenching ones, and the male lead is super obsessive and a bit cunning. It's amazing; you'll regret not reading it!
2 After Breaking Up with the Movie Star, I Hid My Pregnancy and Thrived on My Own 和影帝分手后我藏起孕肚独美了 Lotus Root Slices藕片Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both Leads' First Love + Bittersweet and Sweet Romance, Breaking Free and Growing Strong, Proud Hero Chases His Wife, Mutual Redemption, Rekindled Romance, Adorable Child] Cui Tang once loved Gu Qiaoxi to the point of obsession. She faked a pregnancy to trick him into marriage and even threatened to die, but still couldn't make him stay. On the night before they broke up, they made love until they were spent. At dawn, Gu Qiaoxi said, “Cui Tang, you're disgusting!” That day, Cui Tang lay in the 13.6kReads8.6Score99814d adds
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The female lead 🍉✨ suffered from depression due to her mother's death and her stepfather's constant exploitation. She desperately wanted a home with the male lead, so she faked a pregnancy to get him to marry her. Unaware of her depression, the male lead, wanting her to focus on herself and improve, broke up with her. As a result, everyone she loved abandoned her…
3 After Our Breakup, the Powerful Man Abroad Lost His Mind 分手后异国大佬他急疯了 South of the Small Town小城以南Modern Romance214k WordsOngoing Heir to a powerful family abroad x dazzling, aloof art student Powerful man bows to love / win-her-back-at-all-costs pursuit / bittersweet push and pull / international romance Shen Zhuo dated a foreign boyfriend, believing she'd found a man who truly cared for her. Then one day, she saw his phone light up with an encrypted email: "Mr. Lucien Howard, the Mirandi engagement banquet is ready." So his name was fake, and his identity was fake. The man who had been holding her tenderly just a moment 1.6kReads—Score10914d adds
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Lucien desperately wants Shen Zhuo, but due to his family status and the obstruction of various forces, the two separate and reunite repeatedly, experiencing bittersweet emotions!
4 Hard to Handle: The Wild Crown Prince Is About to Cry 难哄，野痞太子爷要哭了 Donghua's Seven Disciples, Who Love Stewed Meat爱吃炖肉的东华七子Modern Romance613k WordsCompleted [Wealthy families x forced possession x groveling pursuit x happy ending] [Sweet girl x wild, unruly heir x one-on-one romance] The first time Xu Zhiqiao saw Zhou Cong was in the courtyard of her new home. The man lounged in a rattan chair with his legs crossed and drawled, “Such a cute little sweetheart. How about calling me big brother?” The bone cuff on his ear glinted coldly. Xu Zhiqiao kept her distance, terrified of this devil who could turn the world upside down and control everything. On 51.1kReads9.2Score5.4k14d adds
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🔥🔥This book made me cry so much! [Almost crying] The female lead is very mature due to her family background and doesn't believe anyone can truly love her. In the beginning, the male lead pursues her, but she always refuses and stays far away. Later, she falls for him and discovers that he was just using her. Although it was a misunderstanding, I really felt sorry for the female lead. [Crying][crying][crying]
5 His Rose Is So Sweet 他的玫瑰好甜 Orange Jasmine九里香Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted What’s the right thing to do when the woman you once loved deeply cruelly abandoned you? When Han Beibei first returns to the country, Ning Weiyuan treats her coldly, every word and gesture conveying aloofness and distance. “Do you always turn your back on people when you talk to them?” “Han Beibei, do you think you’re worthy of calling me that?” “Don’t ever show up in front of me again.” “Han Beibei, do you think I’m easy to win over?” But within days, he completely changes. “You chase me, I sp 2.9kReads9.1Score22214d adds
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The female protagonist broke up with the male protagonist and went abroad because she became blind. Years later, she returned to China and ran into the male protagonist at the airport. They happened to share a car and pretended not to know each other, but they were both aware of each other's presence. The female protagonist's purpose in returning to China was to reconcile with him, and they got married shortly after winning him back.
6 The Wicked Girlfriend’s Transformation: An Heir to a Powerful Family 豪门继承人的恶毒女友蜕变记 Deep Strings深弦Modern Romance288k WordsOngoing A sweet, airheaded beauty with a wicked streak x a cool, lovesick heir to a wealthy family Qiao Yu had a nightmare. She dreamed that her boyfriend, Ji Yancheng, was actually the heir to the wealthy Zhao family, who had taken him back. Suddenly rich and powerful, Ji Yancheng sent Qiao Yu back to her poor, remote hometown in the mountains. Qiao Yu ran back to find him and clung to him in every way she could, but he showed no regard for their past and sent her back to the mountains again. Qiao Yu 635Reads—Score—14d adds
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The materialistic and malicious Qiao Yu had several nightmares, some of which partially came true in real life. She dreamt that her boyfriend, Ji Yancheng, became the heir to a wealthy family and sent her back to the mountains, leading her to commit suicide by jumping off a cliff due to depression. To prevent the nightmares from becoming reality, she desperately tried to be good to Ji Yancheng, but ultimately chose to run away with the money before he returned to his wealthy family. Ji Yancheng frantically searched for her. Will Qiao Yu's nightmares become reality?
7 Dare to Love 放肆去爱 Tong, Just One Tong桐一个桐Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, both leads are virgins, reunion after a long separation, rekindled love, mutual devotion, happy ending] [Hot-tempered, jealous, secretly soft-hearted, healing, loyal puppy x gentle and sweet, inwardly insecure, severe depression, little bunny] In high school, Chi Pei was a troublemaking menace with dyed blond hair who would fight without caring if he got hurt. Ye Qing was the only person among the students and teachers who dared to drag him aside and lecture him. Speaking slowly an 14.6kReads8.8Score1.1k14d adds
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A story of reconciliation after a breakup. The story begins with their reunion. The female lead suffers from depression, while the male lead is charmingly roguish and a little crazy. They embark on a mutual journey of redemption. It's a happy ending with both leads being virgins.
8 The Ultimate Gold Digger: She Climbs to the Top Through Marriage Fraud 顶级拜金美人：她靠骗婚上位 Cave-Dwelling Princess Moon蜗居公主MoonModern Romance284k WordsCompleted (The rating just opened and will rise later, so enjoy without worry.) [Clear-eyed gold digger beauty × amnesiac tycoon | Deception before love | Push and pull | The husband chases her after the divorce] Jiang Lai is beautiful, calculating, and vain, with her heart set on marrying into a wealthy family. Her roommate has a top tycoon’s heir for a fiancé, yet secretly cheats on him with another man in their dorm. Jiang Lai stares at the bewitching face in the mirror, with only one thought in min 21.1kReads8.4Score1.9k14d adds
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This book features a tug-of-war between an amnesiac male protagonist and a materialistic female protagonist. It's slightly angsty and a bit funny, and very enjoyable!
9 After the Cicadas Sing Comes the Plum Rain 蝉鸣过后是梅雨 Little Mouse Maomao阿鼠毛毛Modern Romance152k WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast at School | Slow-Burn Bittersweet Romance | Fated Bond | Gentle Girl, Troubled Boy | Realistic | Happy Ending] On the first day of school, Xia Shanshan's red-lacquered bicycle was stolen. She crouched beneath a camphor tree and cried. On the third floor, someone folded her orange candy wrapper in half, then in half again. Later, she met Fu Siyun. The boy leaned against the wall, looking carefree as he teased her softly: “Are you afraid of me, senior?” She ran from him for three y 3.5kReads9.3Score37514d adds
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If you're looking for a campus romance novel, check this one out!
10 Tempted as the Heat Rises 升温诱哄 Orange Jasmine九里香Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [Older woman-younger man romance, five-year age gap + childhood sweethearts + rekindled love + sweet and angsty + one-on-one devoted couple] [Wealthy heiress x obsessive younger wolf cub] Ten years ago, Ming Xi, the eldest daughter of the Ming family, brought home a battered little wolf cub from a poor mountain village. Later, that wolf cub became the person she cherished most. Ming Xi had always thought Shang Ci was a good boy, like a big puppy: enthusiastic, sincere, and clingy. She adored 20.3kReads9.3Score2.1k14d adds
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This book!!! A wealthy heiress x a younger, obsessive young man, whom the older sister raised herself. It's a love story filled with sweetness and heartbreak, a real rollercoaster of emotions, and incredibly addictive! You won't regret reading it!
11 Please! After I Was Reborn, the Little Madman Clung to Me and Wouldn’t Let Go 拜托！重生后小疯子抱着我不撒手 Ganlu Temple's Iron T Mo Yan甘露寺铁T莫言Modern Romance456k WordsCompleted A madman driven insane by love x the sweet girl who heals him Lu Miaomiao is kept by the mysterious madman of the Feng family for more than ten years. At first, Lu Miaomiao is afraid of him and always wishes she could stay as far away from him as possible. But after she dies, the madman everyone fears becomes a fool, lost in his own fantasies and unwilling to wake up. At last, on a lonely night no one knows about, he follows her into death. Reborn, she plans to keep her distance from the mad 11kReads9.3Score1k14d adds
12 The Campus Heartthrob I Secretly Loved Is Out of My League! Reborn, I Keep My Distance 暗恋的校草攀不起！重生她躲远点 All Blessings Gather百福具臻Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [Bittersweet romance + reborn in school days + devoted couple HE + foster-family romance + childhood sweethearts] In her previous life, Song Zhiwei secretly loved the school heartthrob for ten years, and no one knew. After an unexpected encounter left her pregnant, she became the young mistress of a top-tier wealthy family in City A, her status secured by her child. Because their marriage was so unequal, everyone thought she had climbed the social ladder and shamelessly sold herself. Even her on 15.1kReads8.4Score1.4k14d adds
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Sour and sweet
13 A Devoted Emperor Chases Love from Ancient Times to the Modern Day 痴情帝王，从古代追爱到现代 Yu Xixi羽希熙Ancient Romance210k WordsCompleted "The ancient-era portion of this book is not a clean romance and takes a realistic approach, with an emphasis on plausibility. Readers who insist on both leads being untouched should read with caution. Once they reach the modern era, both leads are untouched. The story is a slow burn, but the later chapters are exciting, so be sure to read to the end." The heroine, Lin Wan, is a woman of unparalleled beauty and a celebrated history professor at a modern university. Not only is she exceptionally 2Reads9.1Score—14d adds
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A high-quality, bittersweet romance novel. A touch of angst. The Emperor loves her deeply, but the Empress Dowager hates her intensely. The Emperor abandoned his harem of three thousand beauties for her, but the Empress Dowager, determined to continue the imperial line, forces the Emperor to favor other concubines, threatening to hold her responsible otherwise. Helpless, the Emperor randomly chooses a concubine, and that night Rong Fanghua is carried to the dragon bed in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. Rong Fanghua trembles with fear. The man before her is incomparably handsome, wearing a nightgown, his eyes slightly closed, lying casually on his side. Rong Fanghua knows this man has no interest in her, but she still feels deeply fortunate. "Just follow the rules. Has the nanny taught you everything?" "Your Majesty, the nanny has taught me. I know how to serve Your Majesty."
14 Love at First Sight 乍见欢 Travel Light轻装Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted [Beijing Elite Circle + Age Gap + Realistic + Female Growth + Powerful Man Bows for Love] [Emotionally Steady, Cold-Hearted Young Master vs. Clear-Eyed, Obedient Beauty] Everyone knows Shen Yanzhi is disciplined, proper, and virtuous. Only Wen Xi knows how uninhibited and voracious he is when they’re alone together in private. Wen Xi moved into the Shen family home with her mother as a child. Living under someone else’s roof, she learned to be quiet and well-behaved. She guarded her body and hea 69kReads9.2Score7.1k14d adds
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[Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts] Sweet and sour [Add to bookshelf]
15 When the Time Is Right, We Fall in Love 水到渠成时，我们相爱 Yellow Wine Doesn't Get You Drunk黄酒不醉Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted Doctor × Journalist: Rekindled love, angst first and sweetness later. Read without worry. We were in love for six years, apart for three. Now that we’ve met again, I still love you, but do you still love me? I was the one who walked away first. What right do I have to ask if you still have feelings for me? Movie star × Gallery worker: A love that goes unnoticed, taking the long way around. Through all the ups and downs of the entertainment industry, my unrequited love went nowhere. Once everythi 33Reads—Score—14d adds
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The story features a super realistic mutual crush setting, and the details of high school military training are incredibly sweet. Zhang Sichen is clearly taking care of others, but his eyes are secretly focused on the shy Zeng Xia. There are so many sweet moments!
16 Mrs. Gong Has Long Since Given Up on You 宫太太早就不要你了 Light on Paper纸上光颖Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted [Top-tier power and privilege + both leads have no past relationships + groveling pursuit + heroine's growth + powerful man humbles himself + one-on-one romance] At twenty, Di Xingran thought that liking someone, being liked in return, and naturally getting married and staying together was how life worked. Only later did she learn that marriage could have nothing to do with love, and happen simply because she “met the requirements.” She was a gifted engineer, but her talent was obscured by preju 179Reads—Score—14d adds
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Five years ago, a woman in a red dress jumping into the deep sea was his nightmare; five years later, a woman in a red dress running towards him was his salvation.
17 Transmigrated into the Down-and-Out Tycoon's Wicked Ex-Wife 穿成落魄大佬的恶毒前妻 Chen Tumao陈土猫Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted Xia Yutong transmigrates into the male lead’s villainous ex-wife, and three men pursue her... In the original story, Xia Yutong cares about nothing but money. She abandons her country fiancé, Su Yuanzheng, but on the day they break off their engagement, someone schemes to get her pregnant by him. After she becomes pregnant, her health prevents her from getting an abortion. Xia Yutong gives birth and immediately runs away, getting involved with two sugar daddies so she can live a life of luxury. 1.4kReads8.2Score10514d adds
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(The ending has a twist, so the heartbreak comes in the ending; the beginning is quite sweet.) The pain of being heartbroken by the ending is insomnia-inducing! He approached with a heart full of love, but never clearly explained his childhood apology and later deep affection. An unspoken apology, an unresolved love, caused two people who clearly had feelings for each other to completely miss each other in fate. The moment I closed the book, my mind was filled with countless "what ifs"—if he had explained his childhood naiveté earlier as an awkward approach, if she had later used revenge to mask her true feelings… But in reality, some regrets, once missed, are for a lifetime. This book's knife is like shards of glass hidden in sugar; the aftereffect is so strong that you'll stare blankly at the ceiling after finishing it: some loves are destined for a regretful end from the very beginning. (Although the author's introduction didn't mention the ending, when I finished this novel, I felt a deep sense of regret, but that's reality.) [Top Post][Top Post] People who like "Transmigrated into the Mother of the Abusive Male Lead" should like this novel. [Thumbs Up]
18 Sinking Into Love Past the Deadline 逾期沉溺 Mi Anxia米安夏Modern Romance729k WordsOngoing Tang Yiming and Sun Jia first met three years ago, when they signed a prenuptial agreement. She thought their marriage was nothing more than a deal that suited them both. But he loved her and was afraid to reveal his true feelings, so he hid them behind a facade of absurdity. She didn't love him, but was grateful that he'd helped her when she was down. Then she happened to find him keeping silent vigil by her grandmother's sickbed. She accidentally caught him tearing up the suggestive invitation 2.5kReads—Score16214d adds
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Family! I recently discovered a gem of a novel, and I stayed up two nights straight to finish it! It's called "Overdue Indulgence." Judging from the title, I thought it was a typical contract marriage story, but I just couldn't put it down!
19 After Being Reborn, I Became the Beloved Female Side Character 重生后，女配的我被团宠了 Suoda's Wife索大的媳妇Modern Romance406k WordsCompleted Warning: This is not a female-lead power fantasy about revealing a secret identity. If that’s what you’re looking for, you can leave. [Some angst + reborn + adored by everyone + sweet romance + variety show] In her previous life, after the youngest daughter of Beijing’s wealthy Lu family went missing, they blamed their eldest daughter, Lu Yinghan, for failing to look after her little sister and drove her out. Lu Yinghan made her own way in life, but on her twentieth birthday, she was diagnosed w 132.2kReads9.2Score11k14d adds
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In her previous life, Lu Yinghan lost her younger sister in the wealthy Lu family at the age of 13 and was kicked out. She struggled alone afterward, only to be diagnosed with a terminal illness on her 20th birthday and die in pain and loneliness. Reborn at the age of 7, with memories of her past life, she was utterly disillusioned with the Lu family and determined to escape. Using the skills she acquired in her previous life, she diligently saved up for her future, preparing to leave. Just as she was about to depart, the three young masters of the Lu family tried their best to persuade her to stay, while the Xie family, who had been silently watching over her, extended an olive branch. In the Xie family, she finally received the love she had always dreamed of.
20 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 16.4kReads9.0Score1.2k14d adds
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It has a happy ending, but the middle part is both sweet and heartbreaking, with a lot of bittersweet moments [I'm almost crying]. I felt so sorry for the female lead throughout the whole story [crying][crying][crying]
21 Sinking Deeper into Your Embrace 步步溺骨 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted [Secret love comes true + pretend turns real + the powerful man lowers his head] Five years later, they meet again at her fiancé’s family banquet. Li Hua’s attempts to approach and flirt with the man under the pretense of keeping things subtle are seen through at a glance. A friend teases the chairman of the mighty Shengshi Group, saying he’s finally been reduced to just another little fish in someone’s pond. The man smiles faintly and gets to the heart of it: “She’s a clever girl. I’m her plan 5.1kReads9.3Score61814d adds
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After five years of marriage, Bai Luoan left Huo Ling a file folder containing her signed divorce papers, resignation letter, and an investigation report… She only took a suitcase. From then on, the Huo family lost a young mistress.
22 Reunited After All These Years: Dr. Chen, Eyes Red, Begs Me Not to Cry 久别重逢：陈医生红着眼求我别哭 Yue Zhong Sui月衷岁Modern Romance192k WordsCompleted [Passionate, rebellious doctor and race car driver x beautiful, depressed painter]+ [Reunion after years apart + rekindled love + angsty romance + devoted to each other + happy ending] In college, Nie Qing had a passionate, all-consuming romance, but it ended in the most humiliating way, with both of them saying cruel things they could never take back. Six years later, they meet again. He is a brilliant surgeon who commands the medical world, while she has given up her dream of dancing and turn 9.5kReads6.4Score1.2k14d adds
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My darlings, this is a slightly angsty story about a long-awaited reunion and reconciliation. The female lead broke up with the male lead years ago, and they meet again six years later. The male lead is torn between love and hate.
23 The White-Collar Girl and Her Military Training Instructor 军训教官的小白领 Edamame Lover爱吃醋毛豆Modern Romance358k WordsCompleted The first time Fu Suting addressed the group, the sound of his military boots striking the ground echoed in every heart. “My name is Fu Suting.” He surveyed the room, his gaze like a blade tempered in ice. “There are no office workers here, only soldiers.” Lin Xiaoyu was unlucky enough to become the object of his special “attention.” When she couldn’t hold a proper military stance, he personally measured the gap between her knees with a ruler. When she kept stepping out of sync during a march, 5.3kReads8.0Score35214d adds
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Having been a reader for thirty years, I just discovered this book and it's really good. I stayed up until 3 AM reading it. The male lead is a soldier with a powerful background who loves the female lead deeply. They separate due to a misunderstanding, and the male lead pursues her while she avoids him, driving her to the point of losing control. The plot is incredibly addictive. It's super sweet, addictive, and I absolutely love this book!
24 The Time I Spent in Love With Her 和她相恋的时光 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight + devoted one-on-one romance + rekindled love + healing with a touch of angst] A grounded, everyday story with smart characters. Gao Yuchen, an isolated orphan, happens to meet her next-door neighbor, Mu Yang. Mu Yang pursues her passionately, and they soon fall in love. She thinks they’ll be happy together, only to discover that their happiness was built on a lie, albeit one told with good intentions by the male lead. She coldly tells him she never wants to see him again. I 843Reads8.1Score—14d adds
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These two books are slightly angsty, but not mindless or overly dramatic. You can definitely check them out!
25 Love Will Come to Rest 爱会停歇 Tung Oil Fruit桐油果Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Playboy Turns Devoted] [Love Grows Over Time] [Sweet with a Little Angst] [Class Difference] Chen Chao, a rich playboy, falls sincerely in love with Yu Jiawen, who comes from an ordinary family. He knows he isn't the kind of person she'd ideally choose, but he can't let go of his feelings for her. "Yu Jiawen, do you know? Meeting you made me feel like I could have a proper relationship too." "I've thought about giving you up, but I just can't accept it. Watching you date, marry, and have childr 3.3kReads8.4Score16014d adds
26 To the Little Moon of the Criminal Police 向刑警的小月亮 Tiramisu De Mi提拉的米苏Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted A handsome but tragic, sickly, obsessive detective & a cool-headed, resilient doctor Mutual healing + secret love turning real + fleeing while pregnant + tragic love through life and death “Xiang Yuhao, you stayed by my side as I grew up. Let me heal you for the rest of your life.” “Little Moon, you and our child... are the only reason I’m still alive.” 146Reads8.3Score—14d adds
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He carried the bullet she had left behind on his chest, and she wore the moon he had given her around her neck. Six years had passed; he had gone from a tall, upright detective to a paralyzed patient, and she from a young girl to a doctor. She grasped his hand: "It's my turn to save you."
27 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 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds
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This is the pinnacle of sweet and angsty contemporary romance novels this year. After reading it, I couldn't get into anything else. The author has a deep cultural background, far surpassing that of novice authors. The writing is divine, incredibly delicate. The male lead is madly in love, but not mindlessly so. The female lead is brilliant; after reading, you'll not only fall in love with the male lead but also with the female lead. It'll give you a mental boost. The plot takes off after chapter ten. You'll thank me after reading it.
28 Embers Meet Zhiwei 烬火遇知微 Sea Salt Crispy海盐酥酥Modern Romance644k WordsCompleted [Bold, direct flirting from the start · Daring · Dazzling] Top heiress × cold, tough soldier, two highly intelligent and equally powerful leads #WomanPursuesMan #IcyBigShot #SweetRomanticPushAndPull Lu Jin is a retired special forces soldier who operates in both the underworld and the legitimate world, and a top bodyguard who moves through the shadows. He is ruthless and violent. Everyone respects and fears him, and no one dares get close! Except Ye Zhiwei. A top heiress, chairwoman of the Ye Gr 22.1kReads9.0Score1.7k14d adds
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Super sweet with a touch of angst [kiss] A wealthy heiress paired with a tough gangster, the tension between the two is palpable, and the characters are perfectly matched [kiss]. The female lead's relationship with the male lead is delicate and rich, full of flirtatious, torturous, and demanding affections. It's a captivating and romantic story with stunning visuals, a truly captivating watch [kiss].
29 The Wind Has Carried My Longing for You for Seven Years 想你的风吹了七年 Flowers in the Mist, Moon on the Water雾花水月Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted [Angst with Sweet Moments + Reunion After Years Apart + Tension and Teasing + Revenge and Devotion] Seven years later, Xu Nianxia is released from prison, and Sang Huai, the capital’s golden boy, returns from overseas. But everything has changed! Their long-awaited reunion is tangled with hatred and misunderstandings, yet neither can let go of their devotion or the affection they can’t bring themselves to admit. His love and hatred are both so intense, but after her time in prison, she feels too 7.9kReads9.1Score52814d adds
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It's angsty at the beginning, but very sweet later.
30 EN Whose Simp of a Male Supporting Character Gets Held and Kissed by the Male Lead? 谁家舔狗男配被男主抱在怀里亲啊 Dreaming of Night Plays夜戏梦Two Male Leads377k WordsCompleted [Irresistible bottom, bittersweet romance, angst first and sweetness later, livestream variety show, a chaotic love polygon, two male leads, both virgins, happy ending] Wen Yanyu, a universally hated supporting character who hounded the male lead relentlessly and dragged himself into a storm of public outrage, suddenly awakens to his own consciousness. The System binds him and sends him off on missions. After countless cycles of torment leave him exhausted in body and mind, Wen Yanyu returns wit 56.6kReads9.5Score7.3k14d adds
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It's a little angsty at the beginning, but incredibly sweet later on. Trust me, don't miss it! It features two male leads, a bittersweet story, and I highly recommend it.
31 The Ninth Master of the Capital’s Reborn Little Rose: Alluring Yet Obedient 京圈九爷的重生小玫瑰，又欲又乖 Eating Tomatoes Without Gaining Weight吃番茄不长胖Modern Romance652k WordsCompleted A short drama adapted from the author's novel Late Night, Don't Say My Name is now available. [Reborn romance + long-planned scheme + obsessive second male lead pursues his wife + the Ninth Lord takes the lead] In her previous life, Meng Mingxuan misunderstood the Ninth Lord, who doted on and loved her, believing he and her older sister were in a tragic love affair. She did everything she could to flee his side and married Yin Ting, a poor man whose profile resembled the Ninth Lord's. In the end 32.4kReads9.3Score10.2k14d adds
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The little rose he raised with his own hands has finally become his longing.
32 After Our Engagement Is Broken, CEO Li Chases His Wife to the Ends of the Earth 退婚后厉总追妻火葬场 Qiu Qiqi秋琪琪Modern Romance735k WordsCompleted Jing City is a bustling place where powerful families and political intrigue intertwine. The four great families of the capital, the Nan, Li, Jing, and Ye, each have their own influence. Nan Qiao was switched at birth and returned to the Nan family at eighteen. However, at her homecoming banquet, Li Mohan was attacked with a cold poison by a rival, and the evidence pointed straight to Nan Qiao. Furious, he smashed the token that symbolized their engagement and called it off. Nan Qiao was also in 3.5kReads8.4Score20214d adds
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A little angst, a sweet and fluffy story with a tragic ending
33 After a Foot-Picking Creep CEO Fell for Me, I Became a Level-Five Air-Conditioning Tycoon 被抠脚大汉霸总爱上后，我成了五级空调女企业家 Tangerine Sand桔沙10k WordsCompleted After a Creepy, Foot-Scratching CEO Fell for Me, I Became a Level-Five Air-Conditioning Mogul 8Reads—Score—14d adds
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The only heart-wrenching part is the female lead's pain at losing her mother and her sudden bankruptcy, while the male lead racks his brains to stay by her side and gradually gets closer to her.
34 Gardenia's Intent Falls Upon the Inkstone Heart 栀意落砚心 Mo Zhiyu莫芷羽Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted "Gentle, sweet teacher x reserved, restrained CEO + ten-year age gap + bittersweet push and pull + mutual secret crush (the female lead is sexually inexperienced)" Xu Zhiyu fell in love at first sight with Lu Yanchuan, the father of her student Lu Yuchu. Thinking he was already married, she could only hide and suppress her feelings. Lu Yuchu had been sensitive and introverted since childhood, unwilling to reach out to others. But she was especially fond of her gentle teacher, and would open her 138Reads—Score1414d adds
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The first book tells the story of a female protagonist who falls in love at first sight with the male protagonist, who is the father of one of her students. They experience mutual unrequited love, a bittersweet and tumultuous relationship. Just when things start to look sweet, the male protagonist's ex-wife returns and sabotages their relationship, causing them to separate. However, they quickly reconcile. The story is still ongoing and will have a happy ending... The second book features a female protagonist who has harbored a bittersweet and insecure love for the male protagonist since university. They reunite after graduation and get together, but a misunderstanding leads to their breakup. The story is both sweet and heartbreaking, but ends happily. It is already completed.
35 President Mu, Your Sweet Little Jasmine Has Run Away 慕总，你的乖乖小茉莉跑了 Mo Zhiyu莫芷羽Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted “Sweet, gentle girl × cold-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside CEO; unrequited love becomes requited; both leads are virgins; bitter first, sweet later” From the first moment Lin Moxi saw Mu Huaifeng, she knew they were from different worlds, but she couldn’t help falling for him. Through her friend Yan Xinqiang, the two got to know each other. Then one day, she happened to hear him tell a friend, “Zhou Ran is great. Any normal guy would choose her as his girlfriend!” Lin Moxi’s heart sank on t 1.3kReads—Score14714d adds
36 The Plot Still Needs Work 情节仍需编排 Grilled Between Biscuits饼间炙Modern Romance228k WordsOngoing [Entertainment industry + 1vN + both leads' first love + secret crush + mutual devotion + gentle, devoted male lead + scheming, dark male second lead + male idealized first love + two men love one woman] Xu Shuyun x Qi Zhe Sharp-tongued, stubborn rich heiress x gentle moonlight born from brokenness Qi Zhe grew up in hardship. After the college entrance exams, his nightmarish father once again disrupted his hard-won peace. Rich heiress Xu Shuyun appeared out of nowhere, becoming the first light —Reads—Score—14d adds
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This entertainment industry romance novel featuring a clean-living couple is absolutely amazing! It features a tough-talking but soft-hearted heiress and a gentle, broken male lead. The female lead may mistreat the male lead, but she spoils him to the core. It's a mutual love story with no rivalry between the two, and the plot is fast-paced. You simply can't get enough of it!
37 Deeply Trapped 深度陷落 Lou Xiaozhou楼小舟Modern Romance218k WordsCompleted [Two top students, mutual salvation, reunion after years apart, poor student VS heiress] The day Shang Munian met Jiang Qingshui, he was carrying a cleaver, ready to die alongside Wei You. In the pouring rain, a girl stood in the mud beneath a black umbrella, her back straight and her skirt pristine white. As proud as a princess. “Excuse me, how do I get to Huangjue Lane?” The princess had rosy lips, pearly teeth, a lovely voice, and excellent manners. Shang Munian decided to do one good deed be 7.4kReads9.4Score82814d adds
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The day Shang Munian met Jiang Qingshui, he was carrying a kitchen knife, ready to die together with Wei Qiu. In the pouring rain, the girl stood in the mud, holding a black umbrella, her back straight, her skirt as white as new.
38 A Wildly Growing Clarity 疯长的清醒 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted A genuinely unhinged gang heiress VS a proud, fallen young master Love and hate + two obsessive madmen + both are virgins + angst + tragic romance + mutual torment * On a rainy evening, dirty water streamed through the old alley. He approached her recklessly, his voice gentle. “Are you… all right? Do you need help?” Yan Zhuo’s lips curled into a cold smile. Hah, he thinks he can save just anyone. The next second, she recognized his face: the man from the dark-web livestream, who beguiled viewers 2.5kReads8.0Score15414d adds
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A ruthless heiress from a gangster family discovers the school's aloof beauty is a livestreamer in a shady online world. Initially interested, she mistakenly believes he's her enemy's boyfriend and begins to coerce, seduce, and even force him into a life of captivity. The protagonist is torn between love and hate! He wants revenge, yet can't bear to! Later, he becomes obsessed with his wife. (Female-centric stories not permitted!)
39 After the Empress Became a Little Hungry Ghost, the Mad Tyrant's Eyes Turned Red 皇后成小饿鬼后，疯批暴君红了眼 When the Clouds Sleep云眠之时Ancient Romance360k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + mad, obsessive love interest + paranoid and sinister + little hungry ghost + adorable kids + one-on-one romance] Recently, a little hungry ghost arrived at the palace. Her magic was weak, her thoughts simple, and she got hungry very easily. Sometimes the other ghosts bullied her, and she'd crouch in a corner, feeling sorry for herself as she quietly munched on her favorite big rocks. All in all, she was a cute, timid little useless ghost. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Fest 3.1kReads6.8Score22114d adds
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The low rating is due to the lack of ratings. Everyone says that the current emperor is heartless, killing loyal ministers and slaughtering his own brothers—a complete tyrant. No one knows that on the night the Empress committed suicide by poison, the usually indifferent emperor rose abruptly, his face deathly pale, almost unable to stand. Inside Jingyang Palace, the young emperor tightly held the warm person in his arms, his body trembling slightly. He slightly parted his lips, tilted his head, coughed up a few drops of blood, and his hair turned white overnight. …Recently, a little hungry ghost has arrived in the palace. She has weak magic, a simple mind, and is particularly prone to hunger. Sometimes, when bullied by other ghosts, she would squat sadly in a corner, silently chewing on her favorite large rock. In short, she is a cute yet pathetic useless ghost. On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, she secretly went out to find food and was accidentally taken in by the mad tyrant. Seeing that she had no offensive power and looked adorable, the tyrant waved his hand and adopted her long-term. Wei Tingyu thought the tyrant was good in every way, except… he was very fixated on her human form. Whenever the tyrant approached, Wei Tingyu would always refuse with a serious expression: No way, she was a ghost from a respectable family. Respectable ghosts… well, okay, dragon energy is very nourishing… she patted her empty stomach, coughed softly, and thought, she could be a ghost who wasn't respectable…
40 Ao Guang's Tale: The Love Tribulation of the Rainmaking Sea God 敖光传：司雨镇海之神的情劫 Armor and Fish铠甲和鱼Ancient Romance159k WordsCompleted [Not a Nezha story + set after the War of the Witches and Demons + love tribulation + divided divine soul + vast difference in status + bittersweet romance + joy after hardship + rekindled love] Dragon King Ao Guang rules over the Four Seas and the Eight Wastelands, commanding the Four Seas and earning the respect of the Three Realms. Ao Guang's love is the love of a god: powerful, domineering, and eternal. But he always looks down at her from on high, never truly entering her world to understan 89Reads9.4Score—14d adds
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A bittersweet story, the female lead is the soul fragment of Princess Honglian undergoing tribulation, while the male lead is the Dragon King who rules the four seas.
41 A Secret Love Poem in the Dust 尘埃里的暗恋诗 Refining Ice Moon炼冰月Modern Romance396k WordsCompleted (Print edition signed) + (Animated series coming soon. Search “The Small-Town Girl's White Moonlight” to reserve your spot) [Based on a true story + both leads are each other's first and only + happy ending] [In the beginning: innocent schoolyard crush; later: mutual devotion and a mix of sweet and steamy love] Xia Changjun's crush was so hard to bear. It began too early. She had liked him since elementary school. The gap between them was too wide. He was the prince of their small town. Every te 58.2kReads9.4Score9.1k14d adds
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Both of these books are both sweet and heart-wrenching.
42 What If I Were a Parasitic Vine? 假如我是菟丝花 Refining Ice Moon炼冰月Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted Signed for a print edition, publication pending | Instinctive attraction | Pure love in the early stages | Passionate love in the later stages | When they first met, Su Yunluo never dared imagine that Xie Chen would actually seduce her. After all, back then he was the teacher's pride and joy, the top student admired by the whole school, the God of Xie. Everyone said that this God of Xie was aloof and chaste, untouchable, and above worldly concerns. Only Su Yunluo quietly saw through it. It was a 75.2kReads9.4Score10.3k14d adds
43 The Heroine's Beloved Older Sister Is Forced into a Romance by the Villain 女主的团宠亲姐被反派强制爱了 What a Chocolate巧了个巧克力Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [Family Darling + Super-Sweet One-on-One Romance + Face-Slapping + Mutual Devotion + Flirting Both Ways] Only after she died did Sui Tang learn that she was the cannon-fodder supporting female character in a cheesy romance novel, and that the heroine was her biological younger sister, who had been switched at birth and did nothing but whimper. Her sister was forced into a relationship by the domineering CEO hero. She kept saying that a forcibly picked melon wasn’t sweet, while falling helplessly 638Reads6.9Score10114d adds
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[Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up] The first book features a brother and sister who are initially switched at birth, but later discover the male lead was switched at birth. The second book has a cat demon female lead and a dragon clan male lead; initially, the woman pursues the man, but later the man experiences a dramatic "wife-chasing-after-the-cremation" scenario. The third book has a female lead who awakens to her true nature, discovers she is a villainous supporting character, and constantly tries to break up with the male lead. All are very good. Highly recommended!!!
44 After I Refused to Be a Doormat, the Merman Heir Begged Me to Stay 拒当舔狗后，鲛人少主哭着挽留我 Fish Swimming Into the Sea入海鱼Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted As her ninth tail was about to grow in, the cat demon Mu Susu had a prophetic dream. She dreamed that she pestered the young merman lord Mo Yuheng, using every trick in the book to get close to him and steal a few kisses. She also tormented the woman he loved, Bai Piaopiao. After courting disaster at every turn, she met a tragic end, and her entire clan was wiped out. After waking up, Mu Susu threw herself into cultivation. Whenever those two were around, she stayed as far away as possible. Stud 483Reads6.9Score—14d adds
45 The Troublesome Female Side Character Wonders: Why Hasn’t the Male Lead Broken Up with Me Yet? 作精女配，男主怎么还不和我分手 La Lu La Lu啦噜啦噜Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted [Spoiled heiress + beloved by everyone + rekindled romance + sweet doting romance + going crazy for love + wealthy family] Ye Zhitang had a nightmare. In it, she was the troublesome first love who tormented the male lead, Gu Yanzhi. Because of her constant self-destructive antics, Gu Yanzhi was drawn to the gentle, considerate, kind female lead. Only belatedly did he realize that she was the one he loved! In the end, Gu Yanzhi succeeded in business and became a big shot. He and the female 7.7kReads7.8Score47014d adds
46 Yan Zi, How Am I Supposed to Live Without You? 宴子，没有你我可怎么活啊 Seven Trees of Donggu东谷七棵树Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Dominant CEO heroine forces love + one-on-one, both untouched + sweet and angsty romance] A fierce push and pull between adults, a rekindled romance, a husband made to suffer and then wooed! A shower of sweetness! Lin Tianjiao is the daughter of Longcheng's richest man and the cool, aloof CEO of a business empire. She once went mad for love. In college, under the alias Lin Fang, the nerdy girl in glasses fell passionately in love with the handsome Yan Nantian, making the whole school envious. B 307Reads8.7Score—14d adds
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Emotionally turbulent, a bittersweet blend. Truly the pinnacle of angst-filled novels.
47 Smoke and Addiction 烟与烟瘾 Jun Yi Little Dumpling浚毅小丸子Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted A new work is out! Come read my novel on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1kReads9.1Score10314d adds
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Song Jinzhou dragged her by the wrist through the door, slamming her onto the bed. His face darkened as he looked down at her, taking off his coat and loosening the buttons on his wrist. "Yang Qi, you've made me look for you everywhere!" Yang Qi sat on the bed, silent. Song Jinzhou impatiently pinched her chin, lifting her head. "Look at me!" Yang Qi turned her head, pushing his hand away, and coldly asked, "What are you going to do?" Song Jinzhou's lips curled into a smile, a smile tinged with anger and coldness. He cursed, "Fuck!" Then he sat down next to her, lit a cigarette, and placed it in her hand. "Take it yourself!"
48 Lord Tutor, Stop Pretending. Everyone Knows You’re Head Over Heels 太傅大人别装了，都知道你爱惨了 Wuyou Li乌有理Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted [Reborn] [One-on-one romance, devoted couple, happy ending] Original title: The Zither and Flute Went Astray [Devoted, restrained aloof beauty of a powerful minister ✖️ resilient, brave heiress known as the Phoenix] The Zhu family has lost all its sons, but still has more money than it could ever spend. Their prominence makes them a target, and with no allies to turn to, the entire family was executed by the crown prince in her previous life. Reborn, Zhu Zheng agrees to her grandmother's 6.5kReads9.1Score70014d adds
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The story is both touching and funny, and the writing is excellent. 😭😭😭 A truly beautiful love story.
49 A Mistake in the Rainbow Garment 霓裳错 Cloud Meow Meow 02云喵喵02Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted Before Fengyi Palace, Consort Yun walks with a lotus-like grace, dressed in a nine-tailed phoenix robe. That dazzling touch of rouge-red is her silent rebellion against palace rules. Her answer is the emperor’s icy gaze and thirty strokes of the rod, leaving her flesh bloody and mangled. Everyone thinks this harsh punishment is because she covets the empress’s throne. Only Xiao Lingye knows the truth: what made him lose control was glimpsing the secret she had struggled to hide beneath that phoe 2.2kReads5.4Score12414d adds
50 Kiss Mark 吻刺 Jing Xiaoli井小礼Modern Romance182k WordsCompleted [Soft-spoken but strong-willed good girl & fake playboy, genuine romantic big shot] [Healing + both are each other’s only one] Jiang Beiyue was unruly, arrogant, and hard to tame, yet there was one person he always made an exception for. “Su Nan, remember to eat breakfast.” “Su Nan, drink more hot water.” “Su Nan, if anything happens, come to me. Your Brother Yue is damn awesome.” “Su Nan, why don’t you bully me a little? Or should I bully you instead?” One day, the girl couldn’t take it anymore 336Reads9.2Score10414d adds
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[Happy Ending, a bittersweet story of mutual redemption] How can two insecure people embrace the sun? "Jiang Beiyue, how much do you like me?" "As much as I can imagine."

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