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. 201 新 On Our Wedding Night, My Comatose Husband Put His Arm Around My Waist 新婚夜，植物人老公搂住我的腰 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Age Gap + Husband Chasing His Wife + Both Chaste] Tong Yao is forced to take her twin sister’s place and marry Gu Jingchen, a former business tycoon who is now in a vegetative state. The whole city pities her, believing she will spend her life as a wife in name only. But on their wedding night, the sleeping man suddenly wraps an arm around her waist. The once decisive king of the business world wakes up and takes back his immense power. Everyone wait 3.8kReads6.6Score30514d adds

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   These books are pretty good. The male and female leads are arranged to fall in love later in life. The female lead doesn't like the male lead at first, but she slowly falls in love with him. They're super sweet romance novels.

2. 202 短 Short-Term Contract Sweetheart: The CEO Renews by Playing the Victim 短期契约甜妻：总裁靠卖惨续签 Rambling Nightlight夜光神叨叨Modern Romance193k WordsCompleted To repay a debt of gratitude, Tang Nianshi married Ren Qingxiu, who had lost his sight. She planned to help him through the darkness, then divorce him after a year. After going blind, Ren Qingxiu finally agreed to his grandfather’s wish and married the poor orphan with neither father nor mother. He planned for them to treat each other with courtesy and simply make do with married life. But just a few months into their marriage, Ren Qingxiu wanted to get Tang Nianshi home after she stayed out lat 54Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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   The male protagonist was blind at first, but was later cured. He pretends to be pitiful to gain the female lead's sympathy; you can tell from the title. The CEO is hilarious.

3. 203 厉 Young Master Li's Unmatched Devotion to His Wife 厉少宠妻至上 Tu Huaq i涂花期Modern Romance4.5M WordsCompleted “Honey...” “Easy, I’m here...” The most powerful and distinguished man in Yuncheng carefully applies ointment to her, but his words are domineering and icy. “I won’t let anyone who hurt you get away with it!” Jian An’an is at a loss. She only took a tumble on the stairs by accident. The next day, the stairs are replaced with a ramp and covered with Persian carpeting. After an accident brings Jian An’an into an unexpected encounter with the famous, dazzling Young Master Li, the whole city knows t 691Reads8.9Score20314d adds

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   Trust me, you definitely won't regret getting into this.

4. 204 归 The Place We Call Home 归宿之地 Old Dreams, Cherry Blossoms in the Snow故梦樱雪Modern Romance369k WordsOngoing (Top-tier wealthy families, no scheming green tea rivals, no women fighting over men, no saintly heroine. The heroine sees the bigger picture and has brains and conviction. The hero isn’t legally clueless or cruel to women. He occasionally goes off the rails but is mostly normal. Happy ending.) A fatal case of mistaken identity. A carefully planned hunt. Deep in debt, Li Shuyan is mistaken for Lin Shuyue, the missing wife of a wealthy family, outside a convenience store. She is dragged into 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is so good, I'll stay up all night to watch it!

5. 205 顾 President Gu's One and Only! 顾总心尖宠！ Flower-Tailed Record花尾录Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted [Devoted to each other, married first and fall in love later, seduction and winning her back] Everyone in Yuncheng said Gu Yunchen and Wen Simu's marriage was a sham. In private, people even placed bets on how long it would take Gu Yunchen to dump Wen Simu for good. But no one knew that during their honeymoon period, when Gu Yunchen was overcome with passion, she had once touched his face, which bore some resemblance to someone in her hazy memories, and called him “A Chao.” The romance of the n 163Reads—Score—14d adds

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   An arranged marriage that blossoms into love; the male lead has a crush on the female lead, but she only discovers it later.

6. 206 替 I Went on a Blind Date for Mom and Brought My Senior Home 替妈妈相亲，我把学长拐回家了 Fa Fa Six发发六Modern Romance203k WordsOngoing [A man who knows how to love and can do it all × a clear-eyed, down-to-earth university professor] [Little fox × big bad wolf + size difference] [Five-year age gap] [A man with his head in the clouds is the best dowry] Yun Weixi, 25, is a professor of public administration. After countless sleepless nights, she earned seven papers in top journals, working like an animal. On her first day at work, standing at the lectern, she felt her life had been worth it. When she got home after work, she hadn 70Reads—Score24714d adds

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   I really think the male protagonist of this book is a rare, normal person: Xu Yuzhi looked up at Mo Jingchuan with a complicated gaze, and after a long while, he said in a hoarse voice, "And what about you? Aren't you afraid that she'll fly far away and never come back?" Mo Jingchuan didn't answer immediately. He lowered his eyes, his fingertips stopping on the table, as if something had gently tripped up his thoughts. "If... If she really flies far away, it means she's found a place more worth staying." He looked up, his gaze calm yet profound, but his throat bobbed slightly, "Then I wish her a safe journey." Because, good girls deserve it. From the moment he fell in love with her, he never intended to confine her to his own world. Moreover, the female protagonist is also a particularly gentle girl, independent and loving: She got up and went to the living room, where she saw Su Nianzhi sprawled on the sofa, her phone lying on the floor, the screen still lit, playing an unknown variety show. She bent down to pick up the phone, turned off the video, and then pulled a thin blanket over Su Nianzhi. Afraid that she might fall to the ground, she went back to the study, brought the computer to the coffee table, and sat with her legs curled up on the carpet next to Su Nianzhi.

7. 207 摘 Plucking Stars 摘星 Lin Di'er林笛儿Modern Romance769k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Sweet Military Romance + Love Grows Over Time + The Pinnacle of Powerful-Family Fiction] [Steady, brilliant young major general × National Defense University's genius hacker] He is a young major general: steady, learned, and imposing. She is a naive newcomer to society, fresh out of school: impulsive, loyal, and optimistic. An accident ruins his reputation and leaves him disgraced, branding him a heartless man condemned by everyone. She becomes the infamous other wo 21.4kReads9.6Score2.8k14d adds

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   Both are stories of marriage before love, and the writing is very delicate.

8. 208 天 A Marriage Contract from Heaven, and I'm Claiming This Rich Woman's Life 天降婚约，这个富婆我当定了 No Mint for Me不喝薄荷Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / Contract marriage Happy ending, sweet romance, one-on-one College student Song Xiaoyun is suddenly informed by her family that she has an arranged marriage. And her fiancé turns out to be a handsome, wealthy CEO. It’s one thing for him to be rich and handsome, but he’s also a generous CEO who doesn’t expect anything from her. To make her dream of becoming a rich woman come true, Song Xiaoyun agrees to the CEO’s verbal contract without a second thought. Afterward, she —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female protagonist only got married to become a rich woman, but after marriage she fell in love with him!

9. 209 重 Reborn as a Top-Tier Star Heiress: The Rich Fight Over Me 重生商界顶流千金：豪门疯抢 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance581k WordsCompleted [Revenge against scumbags + forced possession + reborn heroine + romantic rivals competing] [Sweet-faced, scheming seductress × unhinged heir / abstinent CEO / rugged military king / refined but depraved bureau chief / financial predator] [In her past life, she was abandoned by her own family, betrayed by the one she loved, and bullied and framed, until she lost her reputation and died with bitterness in her heart!] [Reborn in the year 2000, Li Muan returns from the ashes with memories steeped i 661Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is absolutely a treasure trove of joy that's been overshadowed by its cover! It uses compelling stories to depict the most solid comebacks.

10. 210 陷 Fallen Rose: The Dark Moon and Her Counterattack 陷落玫瑰：黑月光与她的反杀局 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance508k WordsCompleted [Revenge Against Scum] [Forced Possession] [Awakening to Her True Identity] [Rivalry for Her Affections] [One Woman, Four Men] [Sweet on the Outside, Dark and Scheming on the Inside, a Seductive Strategist × Her Possessive Adoptive Brother / Abstinent CEO / Gentle Young Nobleman / Capitalist Predator] ▲ Her true identity awakens, and a bloody revenge begins Abandoned at an orphanage as a child, she was later molded by the Song family into a tool for a marriage alliance. She bides her time, turni 337Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 211 别 After Fleeing the Villa, the Mad Power Minister's Eyes Turned Red with Rage 别院私逃后，疯批权臣怒红眼 Jiang Shian江十桉Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted [Coercive romance + wife-pursuing crematorium + devoted couple] Everyone said the eldest son of the Pei family was noble and virtuous, elegant beyond compare. But Jiang Yingwan felt an inexplicable fear of him. Especially when those dark, cold eyes turned her way, a chill ran down her spine. Years ago, the Jiang and Pei families had made a verbal marriage pact. The Old Madam Pei wanted her to marry Pei Yanchen, but the two families were no longer social equals, and Jiang Yingwan already loved so 39.2kReads8.9Score2.8k14d adds

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    I highly recommend these books; I've read them two or three times each, and they're all incredibly good! The first is "Forced Love," where the male lead loves the female lead, but she has someone else in her heart. They live a respectful but unhappy life together. The second is about a rough guy falling for a sweet, gentle princess. The female lead has an accident, and the male lead saves her. He's quite rough around the edges in the beginning. Their interactions are hilarious; the male lead's mind is full of lewd thoughts, and he's always thinking about how to "eat" the innocent girl. The third is a sweet post-marriage romance. The male lead is initially an arrogant CEO, later becoming a stay-at-home husband. The female lead is a food blogger. They get together by accident, and after marriage, the male lead falls for her first but refuses to admit it. The fourth is a redemption story where they redeem each other. The female lead isn't love-struck and is very intelligent. The male lead is initially miserable and crazy, but later transforms into a charming and intelligent man. The fifth is about a couple who are both clueless about love in the beginning. The male lead doesn't know how to love and often messes things up, having many bad habits, but he gradually matures. The female lead had a miserable few years after marrying the male lead, constantly being sabotaged by others, eventually developing depression. She suffered amnesia after an accident. The sixth book, "Love at First Sight," features a character who is deeply in love with Yao Yao, who is incredibly cute every day, and Yao Yao is super gentle. The seventh book, "Unrequited Love Leads to Power," even has a short drama adaptation.

12. 212 糙 A Rough Hunter Found a Sweet Princess and Cherished Her as His Dearest Treasure 糙汉猎户捡到娇软公主宠成心尖宝 Golden Hairpin, Ah金步摇啊Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple + rugged man + adorable heroine] The most honored legitimate princess of Chu suffered an accident and fell off a cliff. A broad-shouldered, rough-edged hunter found her and brought her home to be his little wife. Princess: “I am the most honored legitimate princess of Chu.” Rugged hunter: “This little woman must’ve hit her head when she fell, but it’s fine. I don’t mind.” Princess: … The princess slapped the hunter across the face and snap 13.1kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds
13. 213 意 After an Unexpected Pregnancy: Mr. Bo Is Truly Irresistible 意外怀孕后：薄总他真香了 Huang Bao黄宝Modern Romance757k WordsCompleted (The print edition goes on sale across major platforms on May 10) [Both leads are each other's first and only] [Marriage Before Love] He was the eldest son of the immensely wealthy Bo family, hot-tempered, brooding, and not to be crossed. She was only the housekeeper's daughter. By a twist of fate, they spent one reckless night together, and she became pregnant. She became the well-behaved granddaughter-in-law of Old Madam Bo. She also became, in his eyes, a shameless woman after his money. Bo X 20.2kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds
14. 214 九 Down-and-Out Heiress in the 1990s Marries a Rugged Man and Has His Baby! 九零落魄千金，嫁个糙汉生崽崽！ Chen Tumao陈土猫Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted A devoted couple + period setting + forced marriage + loyal puppy-like male lead + farming + not a sweet romance + not a wish-fulfillment story! When Wen Jing was eighteen, she discovered that she wasn't the Wen family's daughter and returned to her biological parents. The village's resident troublemaker, Lu Yanshen, took one look at her and set his sights on her. He forced her to marry him, and they had a son. “You're my mother, and you and my dad are truly in love.” “No, no, no. It wasn't forc 2.8kReads8.3Score16114d adds
15. 215 睁 Awakening in the 1980s: I Have a Child with the Infamous Village Tyrant 睁眼八零：和凶名在外村霸有崽了 Sunflower Ah Hua向日葵啊花Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted When Hu Yao woke up, she found a mischievous yet well-behaved son and a scoundrel of a man beside her. Shocked and bewildered, she heard from the neighbors she knew that four years earlier, she'd hit her head so hard she was left simple-minded, and her mother had sold her. Over those four years, she had not only gained a husband but also a mischievous child who fiercely protected her. The bastard of a man was always putting his hands on her, and he was exceptionally fierce and unreasonable. Terr 38kReads9.2Score3.2k14d adds
16. 216 请 Please Flirt with Me 请对我撒娇 Dull Pear呆头梨Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [Physical edition available for preorder on October 16 at 7 p.m.] Reunion after years apart + unrequited love fulfilled + marriage before love + both are each other's first Radiant violinist × devoted rising business tycoon Everyone in Haicheng knew that Xu Mei, the eldest daughter of the Xu family, had pursued Lu Zhiyan, the eldest son of the Lu family, for years without winning his heart. Later, Xu Mei finally got what she wanted, only to receive a photo of Lu Zhiyan kissing someone else on th 61.9kReads9.4Score5.2k14d adds
17. 217 朝 Clear as the Morning Mist 朝雾至清 Lu Xingyu鹿星鱼Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted A marriage first, love later + older man + slow-burn romance + a cold-faced, doting male lead A hugely ambitious superstar × a powerful man whose influence runs deep and quiet [At first, he is only physically attracted to her] - A marriage contract binds Lin Chaowu and Zhou Zhiqing together. He is the cold, inscrutable head of the powerful Zhou family. At first, he is only physically attracted to her; he does not love her, but he spoils her to an extraordinary degree. She is a top-tier star, 3.7kReads6.8Score35414d adds

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    A story of strangers marrying each other first, then falling in love; a sweet and romantic story set in a wealthy family; older man/younger woman relationship; morally sound; no misunderstandings; the male lead is aloof but very doting, proactive, and knows how to charm.

18. 218 矜 The Distinguished Big Shot Is Obsessed with His Wife and Spoils Her Rotten 矜贵大佬嗜妻如命，还宠妻成瘾 So It Was Chacha原来是茶茶呀Modern Romance516k WordsCompleted Pu Tao was born into a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, but her medical skills were nothing special. She mostly enjoyed tinkering with medicinal herbs. By a stroke of luck, she somehow ended up married. In Shi Jingci's eyes, Pu Tao was a blind date his grandmother had set him up with. As it happened, he was rather interested in this cheerful, straightforward little sweetheart. Only after they married did he realize she was no sweetheart at all. His wife was a shameless littl 484Reads9.0Score10014d adds

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    This book is absolutely

19. 219 日 Day and Night, I Fantasize About the CEO's Schemes Against Me 日夜妄想，总裁对我图谋不轨 It's Me, Mu Zi Li是木子李啊Modern Romance613k WordsCompleted At a hotel, Zheng Yunshuo, a rising star among Nancheng’s elite, woke up to find the woman beside him gone. On the pillow lay half of the six thousand yuan room charge. Who could have guessed that a month later, she would show up at his door again? She was the Su family’s heiress, but she had lost her memory and couldn’t remember what had happened that night. Desperate to pay for her mother’s surgery, she was forced into an engagement. All the wealthy young ladies in the city went wild with envy 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    After a bizarre night at the hotel, he left behind half of the 6,000 yuan room fee and even tried to blackmail her with photos… But she remembered nothing. "Engagement or jail? You choose one."

20. 220 尤 The Temptress 尤物 Er Xi二喜Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Enchantress will be released on March 25 at 8 p.m. (A devoted one-on-one romance, with both leads each other’s first and only.) Zhou Yi is notorious in their circle for being a shameless playboy. Everyone thinks he cares about pleasure, not feelings. That is, until a video leaks one day. In it, Zhou Yi looks like a devout believer, clasping a woman’s slender wrist in his hand. His eyes are filled with fervor and tenderness as he murmurs in a low, hoarse voice, “Jiang Yin 4kReads9.5Score87214d adds

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    This is the one! It's absolutely amazing! Highly recommend it!!! Genre: Arranged marriage that blossoms into love Recommended rating: ★★★★★

21. 221 绮 A Fateful Encounter 绮遇 Wei Wei Lan薇薇蓝Modern Romance722k WordsCompleted [One Woman, Two Men] [Southeast Asia] [Tortured Love] Da Nang, a hidden port in Vietnam, is the setting for a thrilling love story. This novel is also known as A Dangerous Romance Abroad. On a foreign street, it all begins with a mix-up over a suitcase. Luo Tong gradually falls into the trap Qi Yu has laid for her, and as the truth slowly comes to light, this thrilling and dangerous romance abroad becomes more and more of a headache. Is it a misunderstanding brought about by fate, or a love so d 103Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Hehe, it's this one.

22. 222 沈 CEO Shen, Please Behave: Your Spoiled Wife Is Hard to Win Back 沈总请自重之娇妻很难追 Rainbow Candy Beans七彩糖豆Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted Years ago, the handsome and accomplished Shen Yixuan boldly confessed his feelings to his junior from college, Gu Ruohan, only to be rejected. Five years later, they ran into each other by chance. She needed his help, and he, a seasoned player in the business world, went straight to the point and told her what he wanted. “Marry me. Be Mrs. Shen,” he said with a smile. Since a sincere confession hadn't worked back then, he didn't mind forcing her hand a little. After they married, he hid his love 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a marriage-of-convenience story where the heroine is initially prejudiced against the hero, but gradually becomes attracted to him as they spend time together. Highly recommended!

23. 223 靳 Master Jin's Secret Marriage Meltdown: Red-Eyed and Begging to Go Public 靳爷隐婚发疯：红眼诱哄官宣 Qi Xiaoke柒小可Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Unhinged business tycoon × cool-headed genius doctor #DevotedCouple #SweetRomance #SecretCrush #MarriageFirstLoveLater Newly released animated series: The Hidden Marriage of Master Jin: coaxing her into going public “Keeping our marriage secret is fine, but sleeping in separate rooms? No way!” Zhou Yining, a genius surgeon, was drugged by her cheating boyfriend and best friend, and ended up sleeping with her neighbor, Jin Beichen. Afterward, they signed a “secret marriage agreement,” promising 22.9kReads9.1Score2.6k14d adds

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    It's so beautiful, yes, yes, that's it!

24. 224 离 The Day After Our Divorce, the CEO Took Me to Get Our Marriage License 离婚第二天，总裁拉我去领证 Dreams Whisper On and On梦语千千Modern Romance266k WordsCompleted [Heroine divorces and marries again + male lead's secret crush comes true + unconventional married-first, love-later] Su We Wan still remembered the rainiest, most humiliating night of her life. After five years of marriage, her husband cheated on her and even used her mother's surgery costs to threaten her, forcing her to leave with nothing. She was kicked out with nothing to her name, shivering in the freezing rain. Just as she was losing hope, a black umbrella appeared above her. Beneath it s 51.1kReads8.8Score3.1k14d adds

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    She gave up her career for her family after five years of marriage, only to be forced to leave with nothing by her ex-husband who threatened to charge her mother's surgery fees. When she was abandoned and homeless on a rainy night, a college classmate and CEO she had never met before suddenly appeared. A contract marriage became her lifeline in her desperate situation.

25. 225 王 The Princess Consort Doesn’t Want to Be Empress 王妃她不想当皇后 Ye Guanlin叶观林Ancient Romance517k WordsCompleted Hardworking Jiang Chuyu, a wage slave who likes slacking off whenever she can, accidentally transmigrates into a novel and becomes the consort of the cold and aloof Prince Xiao Jingnian. System: You are dead. If you want to be reborn, you have to win Xiao Jingnian over. Jiang Chuyu: I don't want to be reborn, and I'm not winning him over. I'm his consort, and I'm going to live the life of a rich person. System: If you don't pursue him, what happens to my performance review? Absolutely not! The p 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is something I wrote myself. The female lead desperately tries to escape, but the male lead keeps pestering her.

26. 226 妻 A Wife Is Never Tiring: Lord Lou, I Was Wrong! 妻不厌诈：娄爷，我错了！ Lu Ci陆慈Modern Romance6.1M WordsCompleted Lou Tianqin, the domineering, unruly king of business, has actually gotten married, and his bride is none other than Jiang Xiaomi, an unknown paparazzo. On their wedding night, he abandons his wife to visit his comatose ex-girlfriend, who has just awakened. Jiang Xiaomi spends the whole night playing mahjong with a mixed-race man, then declares without a shred of guilt, “We each do our own thing.” Five years later, the petite woman nestles in his arms. “Honey, I'm still a little short of my targ 9.7kReads9.3Score83314d adds

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    The two books I'm recommending both feature a goofy and fearless female lead who kidnaps the male lead right from the start. This fierce and strong female lead has the male lead completely under her thumb, and everyone who reads them will have a good laugh.

27. 227 吃 After Taking the Antidote, I Got Pregnant by a Tycoon 吃了解药后，我怀了财阀大佬的崽 Lu Ci陆慈Modern Romance6.1M WordsOngoing [Ridiculously funny + everyone's favorite + pregnancy before love + married life] After her paparazzi career was sabotaged, Jiang Xiaomi kidnapped celebrity tycoon Lou Tianqin. She locked him in a dark basement, smeared chili sauce all over him, took scandalous photos, and posted them on her social media... Everyone thought Jiang Xiaomi was done for. But after taking the wrong medicine, she unexpectedly got pregnant with Lou Tianqin's baby. From then on, her mother-in-law doted on her, her fathe 491Reads8.4Score—14d adds
28. 228 帝 The Young Emperor’s Private Darling 帝少的私宠鲜妻 Popcorn爆米花Modern Romance2.1M WordsCompleted “Marry me, and I’ll help you take back everything and make you shine brighter than ever!” She married into the imperial elite on a whim, only to be exploited by him in every way, every day. In the bathroom, she stared at the two lines on the test and froze. “I don’t want to have a baby! You bastard, that’s cheating!” He gave her a satisfied smile. “We’re not having a baby. We’ll raise a little dumpling and have fun!” She flipped the table and shouted, “Didn’t you say this was a marriage of conve 2.2kReads9.2Score54514d adds

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    [I'm about to cry][I'm about to cry]

29. 229 腹 The Scheming Regent Reads My Mind and Forces Me to Win Him Over 腹黑摄政王读我心，强行攻略我 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [On-screen comments + inner monologue] [Both leads strong and devoted to one another] Political intrigue, business, sweet romance, adorable baby, satisfying wish fulfillment, harmless on the outside but calculating underneath Meng Chenyin, a screenwriter for short dramas, somehow transmigrated into an NPC from her own story, a supporting daughter of the Ministry of Revenue’s vice minister whose only line was a single sentence. To make matters worse, her stepmother was abou 309Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one fits the bill; the female lead falls in love with the male lead later. The story is one of arranged marriage followed by love, with the regent plotting a rebellion for the sake of the queen. The male lead is cunning, the female lead is quirky, and the male lead can see the female lead's level of affection for him, gradually winning her over. He often laments, "Why is the affection level increasing so slowly?" There's an adorable baby later on.

30. 230 甄 Mr. Zhen’s Marriage-First, Love-Later: Twice the Happiness 甄总先婚后爱快乐加倍 Phantom Ink Online幻墨在线Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted [A different take on marriage first, love later + comedy + bickering + constant sparks + age gap + healing] Zhen Xinwei initially misunderstands Qian Haohao. Later, his parents conspire to set them up, and he marries her. Zhen Xinwei says, “I never fake my marriage.” Qian Haohao replies, “What a coincidence. I never take marriage seriously.” Qian Haohao doesn’t believe in love, yet by a twist of fate, she ends up marrying for the second time. After the wedding, she tells Zhen Xinwei, “I’m not af 454Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a story about marriage of convenience that blossoms into love; the characters initially dislike each other but later develop feelings for one another.

31. 231 盛 A Sweet, Spoiling Marriage: The Black-Bellied Sweetheart of Mo 盛宠甜婚：墨少的腹黑甜妻 Miss YuMiss予Modern Romance514k WordsCompleted Their sudden contract marriage was actually the result of the man’s years of careful planning. Lu Xinyao didn’t know that he had set his sights on her when she was very young. From the first moment he saw her, he wanted to win her over. A romance that blossoms after marriage. The leads are both pure in body and heart, with plenty of sweet moments throughout. It’s really, really sweet, and I promise there’s no angst! 41Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    The female lead didn't like the male lead at first.

32. 232 闪 After Our Whirlwind Wedding, Mr. Gu Can’t Keep His Heart in Check 闪婚后，顾总心弦难抑 Mountain Wind Turns Cold山风易冷Modern Romance373k WordsCompleted "Contract marriage + Marriage first, love later + Sweet romance + Both leads have no past relationships + Push and pull" Jiang Xingxian never imagined that something as wonderful as an alliance through marriage with the Gu family would happen to her. She entered an orphanage at five and wasn’t taken back by the Jiang family until she was ten. The first time she met Gu Yanyue was at the farewell party for his departure to study abroad at eighteen. That day, she even splashed juice all over him. T 63Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The more it's updated, the better it gets! The male lead grows a mouth and clears up the female lead's misunderstanding about him, but she still refuses to make up. Waaaaah [crying][crying][crying] I feel a little sorry for the male lead!

33. 233 云 A Gentle Breeze Under Clear Skies: 云淡风轻： Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted Yang Xiaoyun, formerly known as Su Xiaoyun, had just graduated from high school when her adoptive parents tried to force her into marriage. After making a successful escape, she arrived in Huangdu, a major international metropolis, where she began a new life. 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Arranged marriage to fall in love, with sound values

34. 234 她 Beneath Her Lips 她唇之下 Cat Xiaofei猫小飞Modern Romance517k WordsOngoing “The second year after Lu Youjie and I split up, he had someone new by his side. They all said that girl looked just like I did when I was young. But I only had to look at her once to taste the bitter difference between us. Only eyes that have been loved can shine with such lively light. That was the exclusive favor Lu Youjie showed her, a privilege I, Cheng Shiyin, had never known in eight years. The girl smiled at me and said, ‘Shiyin, only someone who isn't loved can be called a substitute.’ 3Reads—Score314d adds

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    So I was just a stand-in after all.

35. 235 逃 The Runaway Bride Is Kept in a Golden Cage by a Spoiled Rich Boy 逃婚少女却被纨绔金屋藏娇 Long Yueji龙悦己Modern Romance218k WordsCompleted Sweet romance + marriage of convenience + secret marriage + lighthearted comedy + leads who speak their minds Dumped the night before her wedding, Su Qing had never been in a relationship, yet nearly ended up as a scumbag’s long-suffering wife. Su Qing ran away from her wedding, but halfway through, Li Dinghan appeared out of nowhere. For some reason, the victim became the perpetrator’s secret wife in a marriage of convenience. What a small world. She wanted to run! Wait, five million up front, 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Check this out! The male and female leads initially dislike each other, but later fall in love—it's super sweet, heartwarming, and has no angst. The male lead is incredibly charming.

36. 236 小 The Junior Clerk and the Heir to a Fortune Are Secretly Married 小公务员和豪门继承人隐婚了 Xun Jue Yizhuo逊珏逸卓Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Cold on the outside, warm on the inside male lead + warm on the outside, guarded on the inside female lead + older man + secret marriage + marriage first, love later + devoted only to her] A marriage brought about by a twist of fate stirred up no waves for either of them. What difference did it make whom she married? What difference did it make whom he married? After getting their marriage licenses, they agreed to keep the marriage a secret for the time being… But her husband’s secret identity 9.4kReads9.1Score84214d adds
37. 237 逃 The Day I Ran Away, My CEO Husband Sent Me to the Hospital 逃跑当天，总裁老公把我送进医院 Chubby Little Cloud胖嘟嘟的云朵Modern Romance243k WordsCompleted Her own family plotted against her, locking her alone in a little room on the balcony and planning to sell her off to pay her younger brother’s gambling debts. She escaped in the middle of the night and ran into a bar, where someone drugged her. When her family found her, they beat her so badly she ended up in the hospital. He was cold, ruthless, and unpredictable, yet he was also a wealthy CEO whose fortune seemed to grow by the day. His background was mysterious, and he was secretly plotting s 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended! (￣▽￣~)~

38. 238 纨 The Spoiled Little Heiress Is Pampered by Her CEO Daddy 纨绔小祖宗被爹系总裁娇养了 Fruit and Vegetables, My God果蔬我的神Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later; a rebellious heiress who fights back × a doting CEO who worries about everything; one-on-one, both each other's first and only, age gap] Xiao Nongyi is notorious in high society for being a spoiled rich girl. She knows nothing about music, chess, calligraphy, or painting, but she's an expert at eating, drinking, and having fun. Whenever anyone in Huazhou's elite circles mentions her, they have to curse her as “Crazy Xiao.” After an accident, she spends one wild night 134Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead initially thought the male lead was just a good person, but gradually fell in love with him.

39. 239 小 A Care Manual for Gummy Bear 小熊软糖饲养手册 Flower Flower Flower Flower Isn't a Flower花花花花不是花Modern Romance191k WordsCompleted [Mutual healing × secret love comes true × long-planned romance × marriage first, love later × foodie sweetheart × scheming heartthrob × honest communication × both leads are devoted to each other] In her senior year of high school, Su Tang awkwardly fell for her childhood friend, Shen Xiting. Desperate to chase that bright light, the food-loving girl went to great lengths to lose weight. At university, she finally worked up the courage to confess, only to be left even more lost and full of self 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male lead had been planning this for a long time, and the interactions between the two were very sweet. The female lead gradually fell in love with the male lead and was eventually moved by him!

40. 240 替 The Substitute Bride: Ninth Master, Please Hold Me 替嫁萌妻：九爷，求抱抱 Sweet Sugar甜甜糖Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Ninth Master Lu of A City is violent and sinister, and everyone who sees him has to kneel and bow! Rumor has it that there’s a snake pit in Ninth Master Lu’s home, filled with piles of white bones! Rumor has it that Ninth Master Lu’s little bride, who married him in her sister’s place, has run away!!! When Ninth Master Lu flies into a rage, the heavens and earth tremble. Everyone in the city lives in fear... When they meet again, Ninth Master Lu gives a merciless smile and pull 962Reads8.8Score13014d adds

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    They're all modern romance novels, some sweet, some not, take your pick! [Laughing][laughing]

41. 241 战 Young Master Zhan, Your Wife's Climbing the Wall Again 战少，你媳妇又爬墙了 Fan Chu繁初Modern Romance2.2M WordsCompleted At her wedding, her brother stole the bride-to-be from him. She approached him of her own accord and said, “The wedding can go ahead. I’ll marry you.” He was the man she’d secretly loved for years, so after they married, she began a “subtle” campaign to win him over. After countless failures and more failures, she finally understood that she couldn’t warm this cold, stubborn stone. She had always done everything he said, but one day she finally told him, “I want a divorce.” “What’s wrong?” “Lovi 2.8kReads9.0Score35114d adds
42. 242 剧 The Plot Has Gone Off the Rails 剧情它崩了 Sincere Washbasin诚挚的面盆Modern Romance341k WordsCompleted Also known as NPCs Awaken: The Plot Has Gone Off the Rails [Wild Imagination + Indulgent Romance + System + A Touch of the Supernatural + A Touch of Mystery] [There’s a System, but it belongs to someone else] [There’s a golden finger, but it belongs to someone else] [There’s a punishment, and it’s hers] When Bai Qingyin was sixteen, she discovered that her world was a book, and that she was the villainess who had impersonated the heroine to marry the male lead. For years, she had been testing th 29Reads8.6Score—14d adds
43. 243 他 When He Arrived, the Stars and Moon Fell Into My Arms 他来时星月落怀 No Return to Kang不见归康Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Xu Dongxing is in a car accident and dies on her way to attend her ex-boyfriend Lu Qing's wedding. When she wakes up, she discovers she's reborn in the year she first met him. She made too many mistakes in her previous life, and now she swears to make them all right. Her first priority is to stay away from Lu Qing, the man who ruined her family. But that's much harder than it sounds. She steps out to get some water, and Lu Qing breaks her cup. She changes seats, and ends up sitting in front of h 231Reads8.5Score—14d adds
44. 244 帝 The Emperor's Mysterious Wife 帝国总裁神秘妻 Madame Butterfly1蝴蝶夫人1Modern Romance623k WordsCompleted He was an all-powerful emperor, rich beyond measure, cold and aloof, ruthless and impossible to read. Yet the moment he saw her, he lost his heart. She saw him as a devil and tried to escape time and time again... “Ai Ai, do you remember what I told you?” His icy breath brushed across the girl's deathly pale face. “Please, just let me go.” Her voice trembled. Her face had turned ashen, and she shrank back into the corner. The next second, his kisses landed on her lips, swallowing every protest. 127Reads8.1Score—14d adds
45. 245 祁 Mr. Qi, May We Never Meet Again! 祁先生，后会无期！ Broad-Minded and Strong心宽体棒Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming] Guan Min died saving Guan Hua. Gentle and kind, Guan Min made rebellious Guan Hua look like a complete delinquent. Guan Hua, with her terrible reputation, made Qi Zhanzhi, who loved Guan Min, marry her. Gripping her by the throat, Qi Zhanzhi snarled, “Why couldn’t it have been you who died!” But later, Qi Zhanzhi climbed the mountain on his knees, bowing at every step until he reached Qiyuan Palace. Before the statue of the Buddha Tathagata of the Three Treasures, he 8kReads8.8Score54714d adds
46. 246 深 Deeply Cherished 深宠 Half Sugar半糖Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Mu Shengxiao is the daughter of the richest man in the city. Beautiful, talented, and graceful, she should have had her pick of men, yet she spends five years chasing after the poor Fu Sinian. “Are you going to marry me or not?” “No.” A forcibly picked melon may not be sweet, but it’ll quench your thirst. Mu Shengxiao uses every means at her disposal, threats and inducements alike, to make him marry into her family. She gets his body but not his heart, and meets a tragic end in the prime of her 448Reads8.8Score10714d adds
47. 247 重 Reborn on My Wedding Night, the Sickly Prince Regent Warms My Feet 重生新婚夜，病娇摄政王给我暖脚 Nanhuang南凰Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Reborn + sweet romance + obsessive love + mutual devotion + secret identities, one couple] Nan Xi, the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, was a fool in her past life. She fell for a treacherous scumbag who was handsome on the outside but full of sinister schemes within, and ended up abandoned by everyone, dying miserably at the hands of him and his mistress. Given a second life, she gets her brains back! Looking at the powerful, handsome regent by her side, she cannot help questioning h 10.7kReads9.1Score3.7k14d adds

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    The female protagonist is reborn and later falls in love with the male protagonist.

48. 248 昭 A Dream of Zhaohua, and the Flames of War Begin 昭华一梦烽烟起 The Magpie of Hu Cong胡葱的喜鹊Ancient Romance177k WordsOngoing From prosperity and splendor to struggling to survive, though every step is thorny, she never backs down. Meng Zhaohua's arduous road to revenge, Shao Ningyuan's long search for the one he loves! Through ten years of springtime, all they wish for is to ride through blossoms, making the world their home... A historical romance of political intrigue and household rivalry. A dream of Zhaohua sets the flames of war alight; through countless battles, they return with spears and horses! 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The young master of the Marquis of Pingyang's mansion and the second daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion are a bickering couple, bound by contract, marrying first and falling in love later. Their love is full of ups and downs, and they are destined to get married again and seek revenge. It turns out you were here all along...

49. 249 惊 Shocking! The Sickly, Obsessive Star's Sweet, Obedient Wife Is a Mad Queen 惊！病娇影帝的乖软妻是疯批女王 A Million Peach Blossoms百万桃源Modern Romance421k WordsCompleted [Satisfying, sweet romance + Secret marriage] Qi Nanxi, a nobody barely known in the entertainment industry, makes a surprise appearance on a lavishly produced dating show, where she meets her secret husband, Ji Sizhan, the entertainment industry’s top-tier star and award-winning actor. Qi Nanxi’s impression of him: polite and refined. Ji Sizhan’s impression of her: sweet and delicate. In a word, neither of them feels a thing. Later. Ji Sizhan looks at the alluring, bewitching, unhinged beauty b 1.1kReads9.1Score23314d adds

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    Both the female and male leads have amnesia and are from the entertainment industry. They've known each other since childhood on a super sweet romance variety show.

50. 250 你 You Watch Her Perform, I’ll Announce Our Divorce 你看她表演，我公告离婚 Little Sister Won't Listen妹妹不听话Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted Tomatoes are the most satisfying! The hero and second male lead get divorced The male lead watches the green tea put on a show, while the heroine goes straight to the newspapers and announces their divorce! A powerful financial magnate * a young lady whose family has fallen on hard times Married first, love later * both leads are sexually inexperienced Every male character in the story is a virgin, whether he's the second or third male lead... Xu Qing'an married Shen Yuanyuan simply because he t 11.5kReads7.1Score34414d adds

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    This is the most satisfying and cathartic story ever written by Tomato, featuring a male lead and supporting male character getting divorced! The female lead doesn't waste any words; a divorce announcement keeps the news trending for three days! The opening chapter is agonizing for the female lead. The male lead hasn't touched her in a year of marriage, then turns off his phone to watch a scheming woman's performance. The female lead is in a car accident, immediately announces the divorce, and then disappears without a trace. The male lead is heartbroken! A agonizing, desperate chase to win back his wife!

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