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1. 201 穿 Transmigrating into a Book! The Soft and Fluffy Male Lead Is Actually a Sickly Obsessive 穿书！软呼呼的男主竟是大病娇 Lu7陆7Modern Romance469k WordsCompleted [From a Yandere to a Green Tea] Chu Li transmigrates into a book, becoming the vicious supporting woman in a tragic romance. Treading carefully, she does her best to stay in character, hoping to change her miserable fate. She’s harsh to the male lead, but the whole world thinks they’re flirting. She “torments” him, but everyone thinks she’s madly in love with him. She makes him do her laundry, cook for her, and wait on her hand and foot, assuming he must hate her. She never expects that he’s bee 21Reads8.7Score—14d adds
2. 202 全 The All-Round Powerhouse Is Gorgeous and Dazzling 全能大佬美又飒 Yang Dahei杨大黑Modern Romance808k WordsCompleted [Strong male lead and strong female lead, a roguishly handsome, ultra-cool heroine VS a cold, arrogant male lead, each uncovering the other’s secret identity] Ten years ago, Bai Xingyao was dumped in the countryside and left to fend for herself. Ten years later, she was brought back. From then on, the capital had a country bumpkin who knew nothing, a world apart from the Cheng family’s daughter. Everyone: “You country bumpkin from the sticks don’t know a thing. Go back where you came from!” Pres 101Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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   These are all great; I highly recommend the first and second books.

3. 203 爷 My Lord, Just Admit Defeat! Your Wife Has Secret Identities on Both Sides of the Law 爷！认输吧，夫人黑白两道皆马甲 Wake Up Three Times一觉三醒Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [A sharp-tongued heroine with countless secret identities × a devoted, husband-material hero] [Print edition signed] Wen Li’s birth supposedly killed her mother. Her father considered her ill-omened and sent her to live with her maternal grandmother in the countryside. The young heiress became a country girl, while the blessed daughter her father adopted went from orphan to celebrated socialite in the capital. Seventeen years later, Wen Li is brought back to her wealthy family. Everyone waits to 17.9kReads9.1Score2.6k14d adds

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   It's so good, you have to see it all!!!

4. 204 乖 Be Good, Love Me for Real: Ye Bao Has Made Lord Pei Cry with Affection Again 乖，认真爱我：野宝又把裴爷宠哭 Little Sweet Brocade小甜锦Modern Romance381k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine + devoted, mutually doting couple + intense flirting + sweet and satisfying romance + mutual healing] Before she died, he loved and cherished her, even disfiguring himself and becoming paralyzed for her, but she knew nothing of it and gave her heart to the wrong man. Reborn, she saw the truth clearly and turned back without hesitation to save him in body and soul, and cure his disability. She announced to the whole world, “This is my man, in this life and every life to come.” She 5.4kReads9.4Score63514d adds

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   This is the only book I've ever recommended, and it's the one I'm currently obsessed with [laughing and crying emoji]. I feel like I'd be wasting my time reading it for free if I didn't recommend it more [laughing and crying emoji]. It's not simplistic or illogical; Ci Bao is both cool and straightforward. Get into this genre, you won't regret it!

5. 205 肆 Fourth Master, Your Darling Wife Has Come Back Reborn to Spoil You 肆爷，你的小娇妻重生回来宠你了 Qin Zhou秦粥Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Devoted and equally powerful leads] + [Loads of secret identities] + [Identities exposed fast] + [Satisfying face-slapping] She died a tragic death in her previous life. Reborn by accident, all she wants is to cherish the people she has now. Vicious Supporting Actress #1: “What’s so special about Nan Mo? I could crush a whole bunch of girls like her without even trying!” Everyone: “She has secret identities!” Assassin, poison doctor, surgeon with a scalpel in hand. How do you want to die? 1.7kReads9.1Score20514d adds

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   All of these are stories with multiple female protagonists who are super assertive.

6. 206 霍 Young Master Huo's Little Ancestor Has Shaken the World Again 霍少的小祖宗又轰动世界了 Chestnut Rabbit栗子兔Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Su Mian has never had grand ambitions. She just wants to live in the countryside, grow crops, pick flowers, and enjoy a carefree life. But her grandfather won’t hear of it! He pulls every string to bring her back to the city, make her inherit a fortune worth billions, and even finds her a fiancé, the son of the richest man in the country. And so Su Mian begins her headache-inducing daily life of face-slapping! She graduates from an Ivy League school with top marks at sixteen, breaking the record 1.7kReads8.7Score20914d adds
7. 207 夫 The Madam Is Actually an All-Round Powerhouse 夫人她竟是全能大佬 May You Have Plenty Left for Every Year of Life年年有余生Modern Romance831k WordsCompleted The notorious young heir of the capital, Fu Shiyi, brought home a country girl who had nothing going for her except her looks, stirring up a storm of gossip. They said she came from a lowly background? That she was ignorant and uneducated? A leading authority in biology: “She’s my junior sister!” The hacking world: “Who dares disrespect our boss?” The World Medical Organization: “When is the master coming back to teach another class?” The racing world: “She’s our goddess!” One big shot after ano 7.6kReads9.1Score92314d adds
8. 208 惊 What?! Lord Lu’s Beloved Is a Master of Secret Identities 惊！陆爷的心尖宠竟是马甲大佬 Jun Lin均临Modern Romance513k WordsCompleted [Ye Mengxing, a fake innocent with a dark side x Lu Zhiqing, who’s been plotting for a long time] [Sweet romance! Powerful hero and heroine! Lots of secret identities!] Ye Mengxing, the model heiress of a wealthy family, had always been the well-behaved good student in everyone’s eyes. One day, Tong Wanyi took Ye Mengxing to a bar. A little tipsy, Ye Mengxing saw several thugs trying to harass Tong Wanyi. Without a second thought, Ye Mengxing grabbed a bottle and smashed it over one thug’s head. 1.9kReads9.1Score17114d adds
9. 209 起 Whoa! The Madam Is a Max-Level Expert 起猛了！夫人她是满级大佬 Startled谩惊Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted [Mysticism + Ghost Hunting + Strong Female Lead + Everyone Dotes on Her + Highest Combat Ability] [Romance + Love Interest: An Aloof CEO] She wakes beneath the earth and becomes the poor girl who went missing from the Xu family eighteen years ago, only to be hunted by their adopted daughter and left for dead in the wilderness. Those who cause harm will answer for it. Anyone who stands in her way, be they god or demon, will be slain! But her body is already dead, and she has to stay by the side o 257Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 210 小 My Flirty Wife Has Many Secret Identities, and Young Master Huo Spoils Her Rotten 小撩精夫人马甲多，霍少宠溺成瘾 Yan Xiaowan燕小丸Modern Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Powerhouse with secret identities + sweet romance + strong hero and heroine + he chases her, but she won’t forgive him] After a wild night, Sheng Feiyu woke up in a man’s arms. She pondered for a few seconds, left him a fifty-million-yuan check, and walked away. When the man woke and saw the check, his thin lips curled into a smile. “My baby sure knows how to spend.” The next day, the whole city was in an uproar. The notoriously terrifying Huo heir had laid a dragnet, all to catch the reckless 135Reads9.2Score5414d adds
11. 211 假 The Fake Heiress Is a Secret Identity Expert, Turning the Tables on the Wealthy Family 假千金是马甲大佬，逆袭豪门拽爆了 A Bite of Youmi吃一口悠米Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted The He family is the most powerful family in Huai City, with businesses throughout the city. There are seven grandsons, and the family has yet to decide who will inherit the He fortune. It’s a fight among seven heirs, and the male lead has his own businesses too. Everyone in the He family has their own schemes. The female lead is actually the long-lost only daughter of the powerful Meng family of Huai City. She has two older brothers, both of whom are searching for her. At first, she tries to se 2Reads—Score214d adds
12. 212 七 Seventh Master! The Second Miss Keeps Blowing Her Secret Identity 七爷！二小姐的马甲掉不停 Awakening at Ten夢醒十分Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Short drama now available) [Double-Clean, Both Powerful + Secret Identities + Everyone's Darling + Face-Slapping + Illogical Wish-Fulfillment + Fictional Modern Setting] The Second Miss of the Ye family, missing for ten years, has returned. Everyone laughs at her, saying that despite her pretty face, she's an uneducated nobody who never even finished elementary school. Until one day, everyone discovers that... She's the world's top hacker. She's the mysterious miracle doctor. She's the king of 21.4kReads9.2Score2.9k14d adds
13. 213 假 The Fake Heiress Is the Real Powerhouse: Big Sis, I'm Yours! 假千金她是真大佬，姐姐我可以！ Yue Yiya玥依呀Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Secret identities + both virgins + adored by everyone + face-slapping + powerful figures) On a mission, Qi Jiu came to Huaguo and became the Shen family’s adopted daughter. Outsiders sneered, “She’s just an adopted daughter. Would the Shen family really care about her?” The Shen family’s eldest daughter retorted, “Who says our family doesn’t care about Qiqi?” In the corporate world, people scoffed, “Does this little girl even understand a contract?” The Shen family’s eldest son smiled. “She dra 7.7kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds
14. 214 惊 What! The Madam Is No Ordinary Woman 惊！夫人她竟不是普通人 It's the Sun是太阳呀Modern Romance710k WordsCompleted The mysterious female commander of XI, a secret organization in Huaguo, is the stuff of legends, renowned for her extraordinary methods. A secret mission leaves Jiang Wanwan entangled with the most powerful man in Nanchuan. After that, rumors spread throughout Nanchuan that the head of the Huo family, a man supposedly uninterested in women, was keeping a little beauty by his side and doting on her like she might melt if he held her in his mouth or fall if he held her in his palm. When his subord 4.6kReads9.1Score59514d adds
15. 215 夫 The Madam Is a Soldier: The Heirless Third Master Kneels and Kisses Her in Desperation 夫人是军人，绝嗣三爷跪地失控吻 So Delicious, So Delicious好吃好吃Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Satisfying, sweet romance + face-slapping and putting scumbags in their place + secret identities] Third Master Lu, the aloof and noble head of the Lu family, keeps his distance from women. Then news breaks that he’s married, and his wife is just a country girl. Everyone condemns her as a pretty face who’ll be dumped before long. Only Ye Chuchu knows just how devoted her wealthy husband is, day and night. Later, the seemingly docile little wife reveals a bold and dazzling side behind the scenes 5kReads9.2Score76914d adds
16. 216 九 Ninth Master, the Madam's Secret Identity Has Been Exposed 九爷，夫人马甲被扒了 A Bottle of Sweet Wine一瓶甜酒Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] In her previous life, Fu Ji Jiu was blind and foolish, determined to escape the clutches of the doting, all-powerful Ninth Master Bo. In the end, a scoundrel caused her death, and not even her body was left intact. Reborn, Fu Ji Jiu flirts with her husband while making it clear that she is not to be trifled with. She has an outrageously accurate jinxing mouth and fortune-telling skills: whoever she curses is doomed to bad luck, and whoever she scolds will come to grief. Everyone: That 647Reads8.2Score10114d adds
17. 217 禁 The Abstinent Young Commander Flirts and Teases Me Every Day 禁欲少统领每天在我面前又撩又浪 Jiangli将离Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted She was once the world-famous King of Mercenaries, but after being reborn in the body of a fake heiress who had been switched at birth, she was cursed and despised by everyone, then forced to marry a cripple in place of the real heiress. “Hey, buddy, interested in crashing a wedding?” While fleeing, she casually jumped into a stranger’s car. The man turned the ring on his thumb, a deep chill flickering in his eyes. From then on, he wouldn’t leave her alone. The poor fake heiress made a domineeri 3.8kReads9.3Score49314d adds

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    A captivating story about multiple identities, perfect for reliving a reading slump. Super engaging, highly recommended!

18. 218 团 After Becoming Everyone’s Favorite, the Bigwigs Go Wild Trying to Uncover My Secret Identity 团宠后，大佬们疯狂扒我马甲 Yang Dahei杨大黑Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Beloved by all, secret identities, and irresistibly satisfying romance!] Mu Yunchu was a madwoman committed to a mental hospital. After going missing for eight years, she was found and brought back by a wealthy family. Her eldest brother, a business tycoon: My sister may not be good at studying, but that’s fine. I’ll support her! Then it came out that Mu Yunchu was a specially appointed researcher at one of Huaguo’s top universities, with tycoons from all over the world begging her to run exper 925Reads9.2Score13914d adds

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    After reading this, everyone should strive to become all kinds of people.

19. 219 大 The Young Lady Is a Black Lotus 大小姐是朵黑莲花 Proud Silk骄傲丝Modern Romance133k WordsOngoing [Radiant, headstrong heiress × refined but ruthless CEO] Everyone in high society knows the Jing family’s heiress is nothing but a pretty face. Not only is she timid, she ranks at the bottom of her class, making her the butt of countless jokes at dinner parties. Who could have guessed that overnight, this young lady would make the Jing family disappear, become the top scorer in the national college entrance exam with a perfect score, and turn out to be the daughter of the richest family in the w —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Strong female lead, super satisfying face-slapping, the female lead will fight at the drop of a hat

20. 220 全 The All-Powerful Goddess Has Dropped Her Secret Identity Again 全能女神她马甲又掉了 Hungry, Hungry, Let's Eat饿饿饭饭Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted to each other, secret identities, everyone's darling, strong heroine, a thrilling power fantasy] [Cool, aloof, badass heroine VS a cold-faced, warm-hearted, gentle and cunning hero] They say Gu Jingchen, the most aloof, noble, and powerful man in the imperial capital, has no interest in women. Until one day, he met Shen Xi, the second daughter of the Shen family, a beloved girl whom powerful figures from every walk of life surrounded in a frenzy. At last, a hint of a 112Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist is so cool!

21. 221 女 The Queen Crushes Scum: The World's Full of Her Secret Identities 女王虐渣：大佬马甲遍布全球 Mo Xiaojia莫小佳Modern Romance574k WordsCompleted [Feel-good revenge story + doted-on-by-everyone sweet romance + secret identities] In her previous life, her family was destroyed, and she died full of hatred! Reborn in one fell swoop, she tears her scumbag father’s family apart, tramples the fake-sweet white lotus and the jerk who betrayed her, and makes everyone who ever harmed her kneel at her feet. Just as she’s having the time of her life... Her secret identities are revealed one by one: top scorer in the national college entrance exams, g 1.1kReads9.1Score11614d adds

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    🌿At the beginning, the female lead was sent to a mental hospital by a fake heiress. She was only found years later, but her older brother claimed he wasn't a good student. The female lead then revealed her true identity as a specially appointed researcher at a certain research institute, and various powerful figures wanted to do experiments with her. Once her disguise was exposed, her brothers were stunned.

22. 222 陆 President Lu, Stop Tormenting Her! Your Wife Is the One You’ve Always Loved 陆总别虐了，夫人才是你的白月光 Double Happiness双喜喜Modern Romance589k WordsCompleted [The Regretful Ex Tries to Win Her Back + Obsessive] After being framed, Mu Qiuyan became a criminal in the eyes of the law for causing the death of her husband's true love. When she got out of prison, her husband treated her even more cruelly than before. The day she was diagnosed with stomach cancer, she humbly begged him for one last bit of comfort. Lu Zhiyan said, “I'll use the bastard in your belly to pay tribute to Qingqing!” At that moment, Mu Qiuyan's heart died. She leapt into the sea, 5.7kReads8.9Score59914d adds

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    It's really super good, I feel it's comparable to "The Bone-Deep Love".

23. 223 重 Reborn, I Was Cherished by the Possessive Young Master Li 重生后，被偏执厉少娇宠了 A Mouthful of Poison Apple一口毒苹果Modern Romance552k WordsCompleted [Two strong leads, both devoted to each other + sweet romance + secret identities + putting scumbags in their place] In her past life, Nan Su was manipulated into killing the person who loved her most, and died a terrible death. Reborn, she swears never to make the same mistakes again! A genius designer. A mysterious perfume developer from Country F. A martial arts expert. A brilliant sharpshooter... After being reborn, Nan Su not only ruthlessly takes down scumbags, but is also doted on by her 697Reads9.3Score10214d adds

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    The first two books are what you need, but the last two are truly exceptional. They're not some pseudonym, but I genuinely recommend them; I'd be heartbroken if I didn't read them, okay? [Note]

24. 224 学 The Top Student's Sweet, Spoiled Darling 学神的娇气小甜精 A Ruan Isn't Soft阿阮不软Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted [Campus Writing Contest: Novella] The male lead is a cool, aloof academic genius and campus heartthrob. The female lead is a sweet, delicate, frail musical prodigy. A new transfer student arrives at No. 1 High School. She's pretty, musical, and gentle. On her very first day, she sits next to the campus heartthrob. The grumpy academic genius: You... Ruan Nanwan: QAQ I'm sorry. The genius suddenly freezes when he sees her face, then changes course. "Won't you get hot sitting in the sun here? Switc 902Reads9.3Score15314d adds
25. 225 疯 What the Hell! My Top-Tier Star's Mortal Enemy Crashes My Wedding to Steal Me Away 疯了！顶流死对头来我婚礼抢亲了 Kitten Mint小猫薄荷Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Live-streamed variety show + two top-tier stars + hilarious antics + both virgins and sweet romance + marriage before love + secret crush comes true] A silly, gorgeous, proud little fairy VS a scheming, brooding, lovesick wolf in sheep’s clothing On the day of Xu Zhiyan’s live-streamed wedding, her groom ran off with his first love, the woman he had always cherished. In front of everyone, Yun Lie, her top-tier-star nemesis, showed up to steal the bride, pinning her against a wall and kissing he 964Reads9.3Score17414d adds
26. 226 首 The Richest Family's Little Darling Is So Cute She Spits Up Milk 首富家的小奶包萌到吐奶 Li Huohuo历火火Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Completed] Yun Tao is reborn as an adorable, chubby-cheeked five-year-old girl. This time, she doesn’t want to be a big shot. She just wants to keep a low profile, protect her mother, and act cute now and then. Ever since Grandma took a liking to her, countless big shots have come flocking: her grandpa, master, maternal grandparents, and aunts all compete to spoil her. Her rivals: “What can you do besides act cute?” Piano, painting, calligraphy, Go, medicine, top grades, hacking, stock trading. 3.5kReads9.2Score60114d adds

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    Personally, I prefer the first two books; Xiao Taozi and Xingbao are so cool! [Admiration] I also recommend two books not available on Tomato's website: "The All-Powerful Boss's Disguise Has Been Exposed Again" and "Just Like Cold Light Meets the Proud Sun," both are super good. If you liked "Husband, Your Disguise Has Been Exposed Again," you'll probably love these too.

27. 227 捡 The Little Sister I Picked Up Is Sweet and Delicate 捡来的妹妹又软又甜 Shangguan Xiaokui上官小葵Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Beloved by all + extra sweet + adorable little treasure] Yue'er lost her mother when she was young and her father died early, leaving her to depend on others and struggle through a difficult life. Her family and relatives all look down on her, calling her a jinx who caused her birth father's death. Little do they know that Yue'er, born with the luck of a star, is a priceless treasure destined to become famous throughout the land. A young master of the Feng family finds her and brings her home, 449Reads9.1Score10014d adds
28. 228 傅 Fu Chen, Loving You Hurts Too Much 傅琛，喜欢你太疼了 Xi Mengxi Xia玺梦曦夏Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted A secret crush is a love whose joys and sorrows belong to just one person, a feeling that cannot be proclaimed to the world. Fu Chen, I have loved you quietly from behind for twelve years, watching one girl after another appear by your side. I thought I could hold on a little longer, but then I realized how much my heart hurt. Fu Chen, I don't want to love you anymore. Loving you hurts too much. 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Although the writing style is immature, the plot is not drawn out. It's just that the author is a bit lazy and updates are a bit slow.

29. 229 娱 Queen of Showbiz: The Top-Tier Goddess Takes the World by Storm 娱乐圈女王：顶流女神A翻全世界 Not Bad不孬Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Secret identities + taking down scumbags + absurd comedy + patriotic fervor + no romance] Yan Yaoyao, an employee of the Time and Space Administration, was set up and became mentally unstable. She never did things the usual way. Her AI assistant, Guigui, reassured itself: At least the Host is a big shot. She can do whatever she wants and still pull it off. When she joined a talent show, her fans shouted: “Sister Yao, take center stage and walk the road to glory!” After the show, her fans were s 1.6kReads9.4Score20214d adds

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    These books are absolutely amazing, I highly recommend them!!! You'll regret it if you don't read them, trust me [smirk]

30. 230 摊 After the Reveal, the Fake Heiress Has a Few Billion Secret Identities 摊牌后，假千金马甲有亿点点多 Xiu Xiu Zi修修子Modern Romance478k WordsCompleted The novel is complete. Feel free to dive in. [Beloved by All + Secret Identities + Feel-Good Story + Two Powerhouses + Face-Slapping + A Little Metaphysics + Wealthy Families] A devoted one-on-one romance. The leads’ relationship has no angst or misunderstandings. Li Yang is unloved by her awful father and mother. Then, during her senior year of high school, her identity as a fake heiress is exposed, and everyone waits to see her make a fool of herself. Only Third Young Master Gu has protected 2.7kReads9.3Score37014d adds

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