Marriage First, Love Later: The Female Lead Doesn’t Like Him at First, but They Fall in Love Eventually 先婚后爱文，女主前期不喜欢男主 ，后来相爱

1. 151 先 Love After Marriage: Hubby, Mwah! 先婚后爱，老公么么哒 Lu Jiujiu鹿玖玖Modern Romance584k WordsCompleted Because of her family, Shu Mo was cruelly abandoned by her boyfriend. She turned around and married the biggest tycoon in the capital, going on a blind date, getting a marriage license, and tying the knot all in one day. She assumed they would go their separate ways after the wedding, but she never expected this man to cherish her like his life depended on it. “Second Master, Madam is being bullied.” “Let me see which shameless person dares bully my wife. Arrest them and exile them.” “Fourth Mas 3Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 152 结 On Our Wedding Day, the Heir to a Tycoon Family Put Me in My Place 结婚当天，豪门继承人给我下马威 Xia Buya夏布吖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marry first, fall in love later + seven-year age gap + misunderstandings + rekindled love] [Proud, high-status male lead + calm, clever female lead. Sweet-and-angsty romance is the best!] Everyone in Mocheng says that Master Mo, who is nearly thirty, has no interest in women. Rumor has it he's waiting for his childhood sweetheart, and that the two of them will naturally marry in time. But one day, Mo Chengzhou is suddenly forced by his grandfather to marry a twenty-one-year-old girl with a five 3.8kReads9.1Score36614d adds

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   Indeed, the female lead didn't like the male lead at first. Mo Chengzhou, the wealthy president of the Mo Group, was very anxious about his marriage. Suddenly, he saw his granddaughter, his first love, and thought, "This little girl and my grandson are a good match..."

3. 153 婚 Spoiled After Marriage 婚后侍宠 Tu Su兔苏Modern Romance541k WordsCompleted Miss Sunflower and Her Qipao Gentleman The heroine has an avoidant attachment style + the older hero guides her / both are pure in body and mind, with overwhelming possessiveness Beautiful, bold, resilient, and seemingly well-behaved university professor x proud, sharp-tongued, scheming, aloof beauty [Flash Marriage and Exclusive Devotion + Clear-Headed Strong Female Lead + Marriage Before Love + Two Strong Leads + Age Gap + Slow-Burn Romance + Adorabl 3.1kReads8.5Score15514d adds

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   Marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, but the initial dislike was unrequited.

4. 154 和 Dating My Celebrity Girlfriend 和明星女友谈恋爱 Poetic Chinese诗情华裔Urban575k WordsCompleted The business genius Lin Feng returned to China and founded Yunfeng Group. He was an enigmatic man, unmarried, and had spent years abroad. In China, he rarely appeared in public. Some people claimed he was a man over fifty, while others said he was a dashing young talent. In any case, hardly any news reports had ever shown his face. By chance, Lin Feng met Bai Lu, a national goddess who had just entered the ranks of top film and television stars. Follow the two of them as they overcome one challe 112Reads5.8Score—14d adds
5. 155 小 After the Poor Little Thing Ran Away from Her Wedding, the Richest Man's Husband Carried Her Off and Spoiled Her 小可怜逃婚后，首富老公抱走狂宠 The Flying Fish’s Tears飞鱼的眼泪Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Mutual First Love, Marriage Before Love, No Angst, All-Out Devotion] Bai Shiyao and Mu Cheng have a misunderstanding the first time they meet, so they impulsively get married, each with their own needs, and agree to a fake marriage. One night, Bai Shiyao gazes fondly at Mu Cheng in his arms. "Wifey, since you said we even have a child together, why don't we make it official?" Mu Cheng's eyes dart around, unable to look at his captivatingly handsome face. "Mr. Bai, we're only pretending to be ma 12Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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   Arranged marriage, love blossoms: A domineering CEO spoils his young wife.

6. 156 领 She Was Jilted on Their Wedding Registration Day, So She Remarried into a Powerful Family with Her Child 领证当天被悔婚，她带崽改嫁豪门 Wu Yixing舞奕星Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted On the day they’re supposed to register their marriage, his mistress calls arrogantly: “I’m carrying a boy. Beichen isn’t coming to register with you!” She turns around at once, abandons the scumbag, and takes her daughter to marry a handsome man at the same Civil Affairs Bureau, where he’s also in desperate need of a marriage certificate. Lin Chuxia initially thinks Jiang Mohan is just an ordinary pediatric doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. To her surprise, he is the heir to the provincia 9.5kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds

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   This book is finished. It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, both leads are virgins, there's a baby, the female lead doesn't have any hidden identities, and she's down-to-earth and unpretentious. The baby isn't a genius, but a very realistic child with flaws and strengths, capable of being mischievous yet adorable. The male lead is only warm towards the female lead and the baby; he's family-oriented, financially capable, and quick to resolve misunderstandings.

7. 157 首 The Richest Man’s Wife Is Everyone’s Darling 首富太太是团宠 Ten Miles of Fine Days十里良辰Modern Romance973k WordsCompleted Shen Nanzhi, the most beautiful award-winning talent agent, was exposed in a scandal. They accused her of sleeping her way to the top for money, without any limits. The next day, powerful figures across the board spoke out: Bo, the richest man: “She's my wife. Stop spreading rumors. My lawyer's letter is on the way.” Chairman of the Shen Group: “Our precious daughter, your mom and dad are waiting for you to come home for dinner.” The hottest short-video creator on the internet: “Dear sister, I h 1.3kReads9.1Score20314d adds

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   Arranged marriage, love blossoms~ Super sweet!

8. 158 结 I Found Out After We Married That My Husband Was a Billionaire 结婚后发现丈夫是亿万富翁 One Cup After Another一杯又一杯啊Modern Romance225k WordsCompleted [Whirlwind marriage + love after marriage + sweet romance + devoted couple + reunion after a long separation] Ye Simeng drifts through the big city, focused solely on her career. Her greatest wish is to buy a home of her own. So she plans a fake wedding to get money from her parents for a down payment, never expecting to meet the greatest complication of her life. 16Reads7.6Score—14d adds

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   You could check out this book, [Flying Kiss]

9. 159 顾 The Gu Family's Adored Wife 顾少宠妻成瘾 Yan Su颜苏Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted Betrayed by everyone, she never expected that a marriage contract would make him spoil her rotten! Whatever she wants, he buys it for her. If that isn't enough, he'll monopolize a brand; if that's still not enough, he'll monopolize the entire industry! When she takes down her enemies, he sends people to help her. Ten aren't enough? He'll bring a hundred. A hundred aren't enough? He'll summon a thousand! If she wrecks the place, he'll clean up after her. If the sky falls, he'll hold it up! When s 3.4kReads9.0Score80614d adds

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   The aloof CEO is only good to his young wife, and his parents dote on her.

10. 160 高 A Lofty Marriage to a Prince 高嫁王公 Scholar of the Luo River洛水书生Ancient Romance530k WordsCompleted People always said the third daughter of the Wei family was blessed: born into wealth and blessed with exceptional beauty, she was sure to marry the man of her dreams and be cherished beyond measure. Who could have guessed that Wei Shuwan would meet the wrong man? Her fiancé held his unattainable first love high in his heart and saw Wei Shuwan as nothing but an obstacle. In a fit of rage, he shoved her into the water. When the young Prince of Qiaochuan rescued her, he wasn't thinking of some her 2Reads5.2Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is handsome and the female lead is beautiful, both are top-tier beauties. The male lead is a king of a different surname who has the intention to rebel. The female lead accidentally discovers that he is hoarding weapons. He chooses to "marry her" over killing her or letting her go. They are tied to the same pirate ship and fall in love after marriage!

11. 161 探 The Flower-Seeking Scholar’s Princess-Consort Remarries 探花郎驸马的原配娇娘改嫁了 Clear Breeze in the Grove林苑清风Ancient Romance310k WordsCompleted [Everyone Is a Native of This World; Neither Lead Has Transmigrated or Been Reborn] Liang Xuntang supported Yang Qingyi's studies for five years and was willing to help him succeed, never expecting that after passing the imperial exam at the top of the list, his first act would be to kill his beloved. Literally. As the wife who stood in the way of her third-place scholar husband's romantic prospects, Liang Xuntang is trembling with fear. She travels to the capital to ask for a divorce, but her h 9Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 162 衣 Fragrance of Silk, Dew of Rain 衣香沾雨露 Fox of the North北地之狐Modern Romance670k WordsCompleted Liang Yueying is a wife beyond reproach. She never gets jealous, doesn’t need the marshal’s family’s vast fortune, and doesn’t even mind him taking concubines. She’s perfect in every way. She just doesn’t see him. Then one day, an actress comes to the marshal’s residence. Only then does Marshal Song Shishan belatedly realize that this woman can smile, blush, and care about someone. Her virtue as a good wife and mother, her thoughtfulness and understanding, are all because she simply doesn’t love 161Reads5.3Score—14d adds
13. 163 爽 So Satisfying! The Real Heiress Hates Everyone Equally 爽爆！真千金她平等的痛恨所有人 Liu Qingci柳清辞Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [Going Off the Rails + Entertainment Industry + Feel-Good Revenge + Epic Face-Slapping + No Forgiveness + The Whole Family Gets What They Deserve] Going off the rails is the most powerful weapon for fighting back against the world. During an outdoor livestreaming variety show, the guests lost contact with the production crew. The sweet, gentle girl who was kind in public led the others in isolating and bullying Chu Yiyi, the scandal-ridden star everyone loved to hate. In response to the bullying 27.4kReads9.2Score1.5k14d adds
14. 164 重 Reborn, I Refuse to Be This CEO's Wife 重生后，这个总裁夫人我不当了 Qiao Xuxu乔栩栩Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Wen Yan waited until the day she died for Shi Mubai to so much as look at her. Reborn, she decides she’s done being the president’s wife. But her shameless ex-husband refuses to accept it and launches into a no-holds-barred campaign to protect his wife. “My ex-wife is frail and helpless. You’re not allowed to bully her.” Then he sees with his own eyes as his frail, helpless ex-wife knocks the 17.1kReads9.0Score2.1k14d adds

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    These books fit the bill perfectly; they're all about arranged marriages that blossom into love. The female leads aren't the naive, innocent type; on the contrary, they're very intelligent, capable, and strong. The plots are exciting, fast-paced, and sweet with a touch of angst. Highly recommended! ❤️

15. 165 第 First Marriage, Cherished Love: Mrs. Fu Is as Beautiful as a Flower 第一婚宠：傅太太她貌美如花 Xia Mier夏弥尔Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Fu Sinye loved one woman with all his heart, but four years ago, she cruelly left him. Now Xia Wan has returned with a child, and he swears he'll make her suffer and regret it. But then “Wanwan, as long as you'll stay by my side, I'll give you anything. You can even take my life.” Fu Sinye pleaded desperately. At last, Xia Wan stayed by Fu Sinye's side, just as he wanted. From then on, Fu Sinye cherished his wife more than his own life, and stories of President Fu doting on his wife spread throu 719Reads8.8Score11814d adds
16. 166 裴 Professor Pei, Can You Actually Handle It? 裴教授，你行不行啊 Empty Dream Flower空梦花Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A heart-meltingly sweet romance: an age gap, marriage first and love later, one-on-one and devoted, featuring a refined yet wicked professor and a quirky heiress. Scene One: Ye Yuncheng gazed pitifully at Pei Xiuyan. “Honey, I haven’t finished my homework. You know our counselor pretty well. Could you ask her not to check it, please?” Pei Xiuyan pressed his lips together and said nothing. But the next day, the counselor checked only Ye Yuncheng’s homework... When Pei Xiuyan came home from work, 13.9kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds

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    Both of these books feature characters who don't like each other at the beginning, but their relationship blossoms later on—they're incredibly sweet, with no angst, and definitely worth reading.

17. 167 财 The Tycoon’s Sweetheart: Darling, Be Good and Spoil Me 财阀小甜妻：老公，乖乖宠我 Flower-Surprised Magpie花惊鹊Modern Romance7.2M WordsOngoing Jiang Chenyu, the business world's emperor, swore he would never marry. Then one day, he was saddled with a sweet little wife, and Young Master Jiang began a whole new chapter of his life! “CEO, your wife smashed up the Wei family’s place.” “Has she calmed down?” “Not yet...” “Get a few more people over there to help her.” “CEO, your wife got into a fight and sent someone to the hospital.” “Is she satisfied?” “No.” The man kept working. “Carry on.” One day, when he heard that she’d gotten into a 87.4kReads9.4Score3.2k14d adds
18. 168 勿 Do Not Disturb! The CEO and His Beautiful Secretary Are Madly in Love 勿扰！总裁大人与漂亮秘书热恋中 Jin Yuzhi今与紫Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Beijing’s elite circle, pampered heir from a wealthy family vs. versatile, two-faced female secretary, a pretend playboy and a vixen pushing each other to the limit, flirtatious tension, devoted couple, one-on-one romance] Gu Xian was famous among Beijing’s elite for being frivolous, arrogant, and untamable. Even the old master of the Gu family could do nothing with him. So they paid a fortune to hire a full-time secretary from overseas to keep him in line. In less than a month, An Jing had Gu 3.4kReads9.1Score28414d adds
19. 169 刻 Deliberately Doted On 刻意娇藏 Gu Keren顾可人Modern Romance258k WordsCompleted Huo Jingyan, head of an eminent family, has been a devout Buddhist vegetarian for years. Noble and distinguished, detached from worldly desires, he never takes off the string of prayer beads around his wrist. No one expected this ascetic Buddhist to one day descend from his sacred pedestal and become entangled in worldly affairs. - Wen Li, the frail beauty of the Wen family in the south of the city, has been famous since childhood. She is a pure flower hidden atop a snowy peak. After a sudden up 4.6kReads9.1Score41014d adds

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    They were all so sweet, I was smiling like a doting aunt the whole time! [Cool][cool][cool]

20. 170 季 Mr. Ji, You’re a Little Too Doting 季先生，有点宠 Summer Ice, Winter Sunflower夏冰冬葵Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted #Voice Actress Beauty vs. Business Tycoon# #Love at First Sight + Blind Date + Marriage First, Love Later + Sweet Romance, No Angst + Each Other’s Only One# #Their Moms Are Matchmaking Superstars# By a twist of fate, Xia Moli, a beautiful voice actress, and Ji Yunjin, a business tycoon, are set up on a blind date by their mothers. With no way out, they speedily get their marriage license and move in together. How did this marriage arranged by their parents turn out to be so sweet...? Rumor has 2.9kReads9.2Score34514d adds
21. 171 婚 The Engagement Is Over, but the Billionaire Refuses to Divorce! 婚约到期，千亿大佬拒不离婚！ No More Being a Couch Potato不当咸鱼Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Han Xi married into one of the country’s top wealthy families. Her husband is Gu Yecheng, known worldwide as the most eligible bachelor. People gossiped about her with scorn. “Mr. Gu doesn’t like her. So what if she married into a wealthy family? She’s still living like a widow.” Han Xi didn’t care about the rumors. Looking at the luxury handbag and jewelry she had just bought, she smiled. “My husband loves someone else. He only married me to appease his parents. He gives me ten million yuan in 53Reads6.1Score—14d adds
22. 172 顾 President Gu, Stop Waiting: Your Wife Has Remarried and Had Twins 顾总别等了，夫人改嫁一胎二宝了 Xiao Linmeng萧淋萌Modern Romance718k WordsCompleted On the day they were supposed to get engaged, Lu Jingchen was in bed with his childhood sweetheart. Did Gu Jinhan make a scene? No! She waved him off with a flourish. “To hell with your wedding! I’m not marrying you!” Lu Jingchen was certain she loved him madly and would soon come crawling back to finish the wedding. Until… she showed up in a white wedding dress, hand in hand with another man, at the marriage registry. The free-spirited, wild Mr. Lu lost his mind. Lu Jingchen personally planned 18Reads6.9Score—14d adds
23. 173 缅 Back from Northern Myanmar, I Marry a Beijing Tycoon 缅北归来，我嫁给京圈大佬 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance123k WordsCompleted [Forced Marriage + Powerful Tycoon’s Relentless Pursuit + Sweet Age-Gap Romance] After her boyfriend betrays her, Li Shiqi is sold to northern Myanmar. In her darkest hour, she happens upon Mu Tingye, the capital’s most powerful business tycoon, and only then manages to escape. Having fled a living hell, she is instead forced into marriage by the aloof, celibate business magnate. At first, Mu Tingye only wants to keep her under his thumb. But before long, he falls head over heels and spoils her 230Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These books are pretty good. The male and female leads are arranged to fall in love later. The domineering CEO becomes a doting husband, and the female lead doesn't like the male lead at first, but they fall in love later.

24. 174 替 The Substitute Bride Cinderella Became the Billionaire CEO’s Beloved 替嫁灰姑娘成了亿万总裁的心尖宠 The Moonlight Is Lovely月色正浓Modern Romance518k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + bride swap + husband chases his wife to win her back + sweet romance] She was the least favored daughter of the Mu family. Her mother died young, and after her father remarried, her stepmother saw her as a thorn in her side and wanted nothing more than to get rid of her! He was the heir to a wealthy family, a billionaire CEO who attracted everyone's attention. To avoid an arranged marriage between prominent families, he told the public he had a “hidden ailment,” but 19Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist is tricked into marrying the male protagonist by her stepmother. At first, the two hate each other, but later they fall deeply in love.

25. 175 疯 This Is Crazy! I Transmigrated with a Space, and Now the Whole Village Is Grinding It Out 疯了！携空间穿越，带全村卷麻了 First-Snow Handsome Cutie初雪俊萌Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted [Golden finger + storage space + path to wealth] After dying suddenly, Luo Nuan Nuan found herself transmigrated into the body of a lazy glutton, a village bully so obnoxious even the dogs hated her. At long last, she found a husband, only for him to run away from their wedding because her dowry was too small. Her older brother and sister-in-law flew into a rage and tied a husband up for her, with one thrown in for free.. 470Reads9.0Score10214d adds

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26. 176 夫 After His Wife Died, Young Master Mu Went Mad 夫人死后穆少他疯了 Jinyu Hall金钰堂Modern Romance616k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Everyone dotes on her + adorable child + sweet romance] In her previous life, she was blind, trusted the wrong scumbag, and died a miserable death in the wilderness. Reborn, she turns her life around, takes down the scheming women and rips apart the fake innocent ones, making everyone who wronged her in her past life kneel before her and say, “Lord Yun, I was wrong.” She’d planned to take down the scumbags while enjoying a sweet life with her husband. But then her uncle suddenly sho 157Reads9.1Score10014d adds
27. 177 炸 What a Blast! Four Adorable Babies Drop In on the Billionaire's Family 炸裂吧！四胎萌宝空降首富家 Jinyu Hall金钰堂Modern Romance517k WordsCompleted [Genius adorable child + Sweet romance + Big shot with secret identities + Arrogant, scheming CEO + Face-slapping and punishing scumbags] She was set up to marry a man in a vegetative state and have his child. After the baby was born, she vanished without a trace. Six years later, she returns in triumph with the child, demanding custody of her firstborn from her ex-husband. But instead, he corners her step by step and pins her beneath him. “Did I agree to the divorce?” “Mr. Leng, you didn't need 176Reads9.2Score—14d adds
28. 178 带 Transmigrating with a Village of Experts to Raise Kids: No One Dares Mess with Us 带专家村穿越养崽，全村无人敢惹 First-Snow Handsome Cutie初雪俊萌Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted [Farming + feel-good power fantasy + pocket dimension + adorable kids + beloved by all + medical skills + devoted husband + fleeing famine] The moment Jiang Shengsheng opened her eyes after dying from spicy food, three children were kneeling by her bed, calling her Mom. She was also carrying twins. A lifelong singleton at twenty-five, she had suddenly become the mother of five. Raising five children was hard enough, but disaster after disaster soon struck: her husband was disabled, her father ha 28Reads8.2Score—14d adds
29. 179 危 Danger! The Madam Returns with Her Three Kids 危险！夫人带着三宝杀回来了 Jinyu Hall金钰堂Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted [Completed] Genius little darlings + sweet romance + devoted to each other Five years ago, everyone in the capital knew that Young Master Li had become a father overnight. Five years later, his wife brought home two more children. Young Master Li was furious. “Li Xiaoxiao! Who are these three kids’ father?!” Everyone thought Li Xiaoxiao was in for trouble, but the very next day, Young Master Li doted on her like she was the most precious thing in the world… Assistant: “Young Master Li, they’re a 300Reads8.9Score—14d adds
30. 180 崽 As Soon as My Baby Was Born, the Abstinent Young Master Bo Carried Me Off to His Den 崽出生，我就被禁欲薄少叼进狼窝 Jinyu Hall金钰堂Modern Romance154k WordsCompleted Adorable kids + mutual devotion + sweet romance + love at first sight He searched for her for seven whole years, determined to make her pay for scheming against him! When she appeared before him with two adorable children, he instantly became a doting dad. “Sweetie, that's hot. Daddy will feed it to you.” “Sweetie, orange juice isn't good for your nails. Daddy will peel the orange.” “Sweetie, your feet must hurt from walking. Daddy will carry you...” Lin Yan thought she was just an accident. He 30Reads6.4Score—14d adds
31. 181 先 Marriage Before Love: The Young Master’s Wife Is Not to Be Provoked 先婚后爱：大少奶奶不能惹 Chong Xiaobian虫小扁Historical151k WordsCompleted Yan Ning, a woman as mild as a wisp of smoke, actually showed up at the door demanding they marry!? They were betrothed as babies, how novel. Young Master Liu, Yun Tao, agreed. After the wedding, news that the young master planned to take a concubine spread through the entire Liu household in no time. Everyone knew, from Liu Yi right down to every goldfish in the manor, that the young master had flown into a rage at Qingxin Courtyard because Yan Ning couldn't bear him a child, and had threatened 4.4kReads9.4Score31614d adds

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    Sweet stories of marriage first, love later are here! The heroine goes from cold-hearted to completely smitten—the sugar rush is off the charts! *The Tycoon's Little Darling: Uncle, You're Going to Spoil Me!* Features a wealthy CEO and his young wife, the age gap is incredibly appealing, and the CEO's doting affection is overwhelming. *Marriage First, Love Later: The Young Mistress Is Not to Be Messed With* is a completed, high-quality romance novel. 1.772 Million readers have witnessed the heroine's transformation in love, and it boasts a high rating of 9.6—A classic of marriage first, love later! *My Pilot Husband Flirts Every Night, and I'm Blessed with Triplets* is a workplace romance novel featuring a charming pilot husband. The heroine goes from resistance to falling for him, and there's even a surprise triplets! It has a rating of 9.2! *The Duke's Second Wife* combines palace intrigue and domestic power struggles with spatial elements. The heroine goes from being a stranger in the duke's mansion to integrating and finding love.

32. 182 认 Three Days After Meeting Me, the Rugged Pilot Gives Me a House to Convince Me to Marry Him 认识三天，糙汉机长送房哄我结婚 Lady Jiuzhi九紫娘娘Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The short drama is now streaming: Forced Into a Flash Marriage, But the Cold-Faced Captain Is Actually Head Over Heels An ER doctor vs. an airline captain; devoted to each other, marriage before love, a sweet ensemble story about everyday life. - Her sister is infertile, so she sends Lan Ying to the room her brother-in-law booked, hoping Lan Ying will have a child for them. But she sends her to the wrong room. By a twist of fate, Lan Ying ends up in Gu Yunchi's suite, where his friends mistake h 3.5kReads9.1Score58114d adds
33. 183 公 The Duke's Household's Second Wife 公府继妻 Bi Xin笔鑫Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + space + marriage first, love later] Who is the most outstanding man in the Great Qing Dynasty? Obviously Lu Rui, heir to the Duke’s mansion. They say the heir’s wife has died of illness, and he’s about to bring her younger sister into the mansion as his second wife. The Marquis of Zhongyong’s family is just a fallen noble house. To marry into the Duke’s mansion is a stroke of incredible luck. But what’s the name of the woman marrying the heir? Xie Wenwan? Isn’t she supposed to 7.6kReads8.8Score82914d adds
34. 184 领 After We Got Our Marriage License, the Terrifying CEO Turned into an Awkward Sweetheart 领证后，可怕总裁化身别扭宠 Zhen Hanyue甄涵玥Modern Romance405k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance] + [Flash marriage] + [Marriage Before Love] + [Obsessive, prickly, doting male lead] [Humble heroine who gradually shines] + [Obsessive, prickly male lead who says one thing and means another] Yuan Ouzhen was driven by real-life pressures to enter a flash marriage. She married a man who turned out to be the son of H City's richest man, someone she could never have hoped to reach before. He looked down on her and mocked her as a country bumpkin. By chance, she managed to break i 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead didn't like him at first, and the male lead was initially rude, but she was later moved by him and fell in love with him.

35. 185 说 The Tycoon Who Says He Doesn't Love Me Coaxes Me Into Surrender Night After Night 说不爱我的大佬却夜夜哄我沉沦 Wendy温迪大大Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other + Love at first sight + Sweet, obedient heroine + Powerful man who spoils his wife by force] On her first trip abroad, Su Su witnessed a fight on a rainy night in a foreign land. It was the first time in her life she had ever seen a man so arrogant. He was devastatingly handsome, but cold and ruthless. Dressed in black, he walked against the wind through the rain and said in an icy voice, without even blinking, “Kill them all.” She was stunned. How was 3.3kReads8.4Score27414d adds

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    It's beautiful and I love watching it!

36. 186 寒 The Cold Wind Kisses the Rose 寒风吻玫瑰 Strawberry and Pineapple草莓与菠萝Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted [A refined, gentle CEO VS a kind, resilient orphan, one-on-one romance, whirlwind marriage, both leads are inexperienced, pretend relationship turns real] Song Juhan, CEO of Song Group, lost his father when he was young, and now his beloved mother, the only family he has left, is terminally ill with little time remaining. To fulfill his mother's wish, Song Juhan proposes a sham marriage to Yu Wanwan, the daughter of his mother's close friend. Yu Wanwan is an orphan. After her parents passed away 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a completed novel. In the early parts, the male and female leads don't like each other. The male lead's mother and the female lead's mother are best friends. The male lead's mother falls ill, and the male and female leads marry to fulfill her last wish. It's a very heartwarming and enjoyable read.

37. 187 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 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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    The best-written story of a dual-powered, intellectually-driven romance—absolutely the pinnacle. The only problem is the lack of substitutes. The author's cultural background is exceptionally profound; the business battles are incredibly thrilling, and the romance is remarkably delicate. You'll understand what true wealth and power are like after reading this; otherwise, you might find it hard to get into other genres. The male lead is madly in love, and the female lead is also brilliant. Suitable for discerning readers, offering a unique and unconventional extreme tension. The pacing is steady, starting slowly but building up to a sweeter, more intense feeling as you read on. It'll definitely give you a mental boost. The plot takes off after chapter ten; you'll thank me after you finish.

38. 188 惊 What?! The Country Girl Is Actually a Max-Level Expert 惊！乡下丫头竟是满级大佬 Qing Xiaoyu晴小雨Modern Romance520k WordsCompleted Rumor has it that the Lu family heir, whose wealth rivals a nation’s, suffered from an incurable illness and eventually found a country girl to bring him good luck through marriage. To everyone, Chen Suinian is a pitiful country bumpkin, unloved by her parents and bullied by a fake heiress. The real Chen Suinian: Evil spirits, get lost! Don’t get in the way of my money-making! Later, the country girl’s secret identities were revealed one by one, leaving everyone stunned. A Daoist healer whose si 63Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is so cool – a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love!

39. 189 刚 Fresh Out of Prison, Beating Up Scumbags and Homewreckers Is Only Fair 刚出狱，暴打渣男绿茶很合理吧 Spinach Zehua花泽菠菜Modern Romance160k WordsCompleted Three years ago, she took her stepsister's place in prison, wagging her tail like a dog to beg for mercy, only to be cruelly abandoned. Three years later, she returns from prison like a vengeful ghost, burning her enemies to ashes! Her scumbag father and stepmother, her cheating ex and his scheming mistress: not one of them will escape! On her path to revenge, the man who holds Kyoto's lifeline appears, silently standing by her side. Lin Nan raises an eyebrow. “Mr. Gu, I'm cold-blooded and heart 62Reads8.2Score1314d adds

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    This is amazing!! It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and the person the male lead is looking for is the female lead!! It's a revenge story with no misunderstandings, no grievances, and no third party or unrequited love.

40. 190 陌 Song of Begonias on a Strange Street 陌上海棠歌 Furana福拉娜Modern Romance169k WordsCompleted A girl in the traditional music department of a conservatory will never repeat the fate of the pipa-playing courtesan. She'd rather live as a beam of sunlight than become someone else's unattainable ideal. She will grow into her own person! She may look like a delicate flower, but in truth she's a fierce, tenacious little beast. A brilliant curator at an art museum, with dark eyes and red lips, cool on the outside and warm at heart. He bears the ache of longing, waiting only for her to bloom.. 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A love and entrepreneurial story between art students. The female lead is a pipa player in the Chinese music department, and the male lead is an art museum curator. Through a series of coincidences, they met a day later and almost missed their chance. Luckily, the male lead never gave up! Their shared values ​​finally brought them together!

41. 191 裴 Mr. Pei Is Here Again to Back Up His Little Trouble-Maker 裴先生又来给小作精撑腰了 Cat People Love Fish喵星人爱吃鱼Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Love After Marriage + Sweet Romance] When she wants to be pampered, Ye Zijing says, “Honey, buy me a bigger yacht. Ours isn’t big enough. I want to throw parties on it. Pleeease?” When she’s feeling smug, Ye Zijing says, “Pei Yan, I knew you liked me all along. Marrying a gorgeous little fairy like me is a blessing you earned in your past life.” When she’s angry, Ye Zijing’s eyes brim with tears. “Pei Sanhuo, I knew it. I’m just some tool you married on a whim. You don’t like me at all. I’m pac 543Reads9.1Score10014d adds

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    The female lead falls in love with the male lead later; it's very sweet.

42. 192 三 Third Young Master, Your Wife Is Causing Trouble Again 三少，夫人又在作妖 Yu Xiaoran玉小染Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Two years ago, Wen Yan secretly married a man, but her mysterious husband never showed himself. To force him to appear, Wen Yan went on a hundred blind dates. Her husband is tall and handsome, a legend in Kyoto's business world. Arrogant and cunning, he avoids women, yet with her, he is devoted and endlessly indulgent. “Third Young Master, Madam hit someone again!” “Fine, as long as she's happy!” “Third Young Master, Madam wants to blow up a building!” “Ask if she has enough explosives.” “Third 42Reads7.4Score—14d adds
43. 193 腹 The Cunning Young Emperor: Spoiling His Adorable Wife 腹黑帝少：萌妻乖乖宠 Slightly Chubby微胖Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Nine-year-old Yu Nuo was adopted by the Li family. From then on, she did whatever she pleased, spoiled beyond belief. “Be a good girl.” The Li family’s second young master smiled gently, patiently coaxing her as he carefully laid out a warm, comforting trap, one step at a time. “Miss Yu Nuo hit one of her classmates again,” a subordinate reported. “Tell them I’m the one who spoils her.” “Miss Yu Nuo is pulling up the roses you planted in the garden.” “Make sure she doesn’t hurt herself. Help her 455Reads8.8Score10614d adds
44. 194 我 I Gave You My Heart, Could You Try to Love Me? 我的心给你了，能不能试着喜欢我 Hermit of Xiangshan Creek香山溪客Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Fake siblings + rekindled romance + business warfare and political intrigue + strong female lead + women's growth + inspirational career story] [Mad CEO and beautiful, powerful, ambitious woman in an intense battle of wills] Pudong University is packed with talented students. Liang Feng is a gifted young man, arrogant about his talent and devoted only to his goddess, Hua Ling. One rainy night, he fell for her. Then, in a single moment, his dream was shattered. Five years later, they meet again, 1.4kReads9.5Score10214d adds

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    It's so good! So good! So good! I'm addicted, I can't stop watching!

45. 195 小 The Little Prodigy Is an All-Round Expert 小祖宗她是全能大佬 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Su Mian, who grew up an orphan, turns out to be the eldest daughter of the Jiang family in the capital. They say Su Mian is just a country bumpkin: uneducated, ugly inside and out, and an eyesore, with nothing to match the Jiang family's little heiress. Su Mian just smiles. “Pardon me for saying so, but everyone here is about to eat their words!” From uneducated to the youngest professor at a prestigious university; From ugly inside and out to a doctor who saves millions; Watch her turn a terrib 6.8kReads9.2Score89114d adds

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    This is a sweet romance novel with elements of revenge. The female lead is found after being missing for many years and is forced into an arranged marriage with the male lead. Initially, the male lead is unaware of his feelings for her (but treats her with respect). Later, he discovers his love and begins a sweet pursuit (without any dramatic twists). Eventually, they become the official couple. They go through many trials and tribulations but remain deeply in love with each other. (This is just my interpretation of the book; those interested can check it out.) (The side couple is also very enjoyable to watch.)

46. 196 骗 After a Marriage Scam, Gu Dotes on His Wife 骗婚后，顾少宠妻成瘾 Peach Oolong桃桃乌龙Modern Romance345k WordsCompleted [Long-planned scheme + marriage alliance + sweet romance + devoted to each other] (A light, everyday sweet romance. If that's not your thing, please don't click. The author is sensitive, so please be gentle with your comments. Thank you!) At Wen Li'er's eighteenth birthday celebration, Gu Tingqian fell in love with her at first sight. He sent a matchmaker to propose, but she turned him down. Two years ago, he saw Wen Li'er again in a foreign country, only to discover that she already had someone 90Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story is told from both the male and female protagonists' perspectives: marriage first, love later. It's super sweet and very enjoyable.

47. 197 我 My Happiness Is in Your Hands 我的幸福，在你手里 The Sensitive-Skin Toast Lover爱吃吐司的敏感肌Modern Romance431k WordsCompleted Over the course of Su Xin's twenty-nine years, for nineteen of them the only men in her life were her father and brother, apart from Lin Lei, who wasn't related to her by blood. She thought she would spend her life with her childhood sweetheart. But when she was dealt the devastating blow of learning she might not be her parents' biological child, her childhood sweetheart became the final straw... It took her ten years to gather the courage to return to the place that had once loved her, and tha 1.5kReads8.8Score11914d adds

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    This one! A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love! Don't be misled by the ratings! It's really good! You won't regret buying it!

48. 198 相 Three Days into a Blind Date, I Got Drunk and Married a Cold CEO 相亲三天，醉酒闪婚了个高冷霸总 Diligently Humorous勤奋式幽默Modern Romance508k WordsCompleted [Flash marriage + love after marriage + play the pig to eat the tiger + domineering CEO + sweet romance] My name is Ye Ting. My grandmother was pressuring me to marry, and my sister-in-law was pushing me to wed someone she had chosen. After three days of blind dates, I thought I would give in and marry the man my sister-in-law had introduced me to. I was drowning my sorrows in alcohol when Mu Nanfeng whisked me off to get married on the spot. I thought I’d fallen into a tiger’s den, but later 23Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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    A slice-of-life whirlwind romance novel, depicting ordinary life, love blossoming from marriage to romance, and a domineering CEO spoiling his wife.

49. 199 病 The Lovesick Lord Li Spoils Me Rotten in His Arms 病娇厉爷在我怀里恃宠而骄 Rich Little Lamb羊暴富儿Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Showbiz + yandere + devoted husband] Rumor has it that the Li family has an untouchable ancestor: devastatingly handsome, frail, and disabled. You can’t scold him or criticize him. You can only spoil him, or keep your distance. Gu Zhiyu, who transmigrates into a yandere novel as a minor cannon-fodder character, thinks the same way. But no matter where she hides each night, he always finds her... “Zhizhi, would you do me the favor of falling into my hands?” Later, she notices that whenever he se 5.7kReads9.4Score72114d adds

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    I've pushed this countless times, so please keep it firmly in your favorites!

50. 200 带 Back with the Kids, Mommy Is the Real Top Boss 带崽归来，妈咪才是顶级真大佬 Le Xingchun乐行春Modern Romance2.1M WordsCompleted They say Fourth Master Huo is cold-hearted and merciless, and never goes near women. Forced to marry a deaf, mute good-for-nothing wife, he was so disgusted that on their very first day, he planned to throw her to the tigers. That night, the little woman, thoroughly kissed and reeling, pinned Master Huo against the wall instead. “I heard you despise me?” His little wife narrowed her clear eyes, looking both dangerous and alluring. The cool, abstinent Master Huo kept a straight face as he began t 3.6kReads9.3Score55814d adds

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    Charge!

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