Marriage First, Love Later (Overbearing CEO) 先婚后爱（霸总）

1. 101 一 A Wisp of Misty Rain Slips Into My Embrace 一丝烟雨闯入怀 Big Fish Can't Forget the Begonia大鱼忘不了海棠Modern Romance219k WordsOngoing [Devoted, domineering CEO ✘ innocent newcomer to the working world] [Sweet romance] [Emotional entanglements] [Growing together] Born into a wealthy family, Wang Yuheng still can’t fully control the group. This is the story of a domineering CEO’s rise. Zhu Qianqian is just starting her career when she meets a man she will love and hate for the rest of her life. A marriage built on lies? True love? Growing together hand in hand... Two chapters every day before noon; three chapters on Sundays and 1Reads7.4Score—Shelves
2. 102 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book as the Hapless Butler of a CEO's Spoiled Wife 穿书成霸总娇妻文的怨种管家 Dazi6795达子6795Modern Romance49k WordsCompleted CEO + pampered wife + sweet romance + devoted couple + transmigration into a book. Kisses and cuddles are part of their daily routine. He spoils his wife, takes her side, and is possessive for no reason other than that's just how he is. “I’m angry. Didn’t you notice?” “I did. I’m here to make it up to you now.” Xie Shuangyi’s voice squeezed out between his lips, which had her wrapped in a kiss. “You only know how to use that trick.” “It doesn’t have to be new, just effective. Effective on you, t 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The domineering CEO's wife falls in love after an arranged marriage.

3. 103 苏 Su Fei’s Life as an Influencer 苏非的网红生涯 Yan Fei'er言非儿Modern Romance394k WordsCompleted He said, “All right, let's fall in love! What kind of romance do you want?” She replied, “Warm, romantic, and moving.” He said, “All right. I'll give you all of that.” She lost her parents when she was young and endured loneliness and heartbreak. At work, she was ostracized; in love, she was repeatedly set up; and in business, she was pushed around by rivals. Fortunately, she met him. Watch as she turns things around, defeats her romantic rivals, and finds someone to share her heart with. 5Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   It's a super good CEO romance novel! I really love it!

4. 104 八 1980s Hong Kong: I Traded Marriages with a Madman, and He Coaxes Me Every Night 八零香江：换嫁疯批，他夜夜哄 Can Bears Even Bear It熊能不能熊Modern Romance165k WordsOngoing [1980s Hong Kong, both reborn and switched marriages, marriage first and love later, devoted to each other, one-on-one romance] In her previous life, Shi Manyun was the unwanted daughter married off on a whim. She struggled for most of her life before finally managing to turn things around. In this life, her adoptive younger sister got there first, stealing her place and even hoping to retrace the same path she had taken. Shi Manyun watched Shi Jiahui smugly marry into the He family instead, t 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In 1980s Hong Kong, a reborn female protagonist sees through the coldness of her original family. Faced with her adopted sister's elaborate scheme to switch her marriage, she plays along and marries a rumored, short-lived, crazy, and powerful man. While protecting her seriously ill adoptive mother and seeking revenge and building her career, she also gains a unique and unrequited love.

5. 105 蓄 A Deliberate Swap of Fiancés 蓄意换婚 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Steady, protective, powerful man + fragile yet strong little fox] [Love at first sight + deliberate bride swap + coaxed whirlwind marriage + age gap + both inexperienced in love] [A guiding lover + a little angst, lots of sweetness + devoted and exclusive love + a slow, steady romance] When her younger aunt ran away from her arranged marriage, the head of the Yun family had to choose a new candidate for the alliance. With her psychological condition, Ruan Qingsui was naturally not on the list. 18.1kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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   Her obedient appearance touches the softest part of your heart, and the male lead dotes on her to the extreme. Their mutual love is both healing and sweet.

6. 106 霸 The Domineering CEO Falls for Me 霸道总裁恋上我 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted Lin Xue joins Chen Yufeng’s company as a designer, and her beauty and talent instantly light up his world. Her delicate features, bright eyes, and distinctive charm make Chen Yufeng’s heart race, and from then on, he falls deeply in love with her, unable to stop his feelings from growing. So he chooses to watch over her in silence. Meanwhile, in her own emotional world, Lin Xue remains devoted to her high school sweetheart, Li Zhiheng, completely unaware of Chen Yufeng’s deep and secret love. As 84Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Super sweet CEO romance novel

7. 107 霸 The Overbearing CEO Secretly Fell in Love with Me 霸道总裁偷偷爱上我 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance253k WordsCompleted Lin Yufeng is a stern, domineering CEO with striking good looks. He deeply resents the marriage his parents arranged for him when he was young, and repeatedly refuses to meet the girl he is betrothed to. Li Xinrui, meanwhile, is a renowned British designer, blessed with both talent and beauty. By a twist of fate, the two meet, and Lin Yufeng is captivated by her looks and talent, launching an all-out pursuit. To his surprise, he eventually discovers that she is the very woman whose arranged marr 91Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 108 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.1kReads8.9Score740Shelves

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   Thank you for appearing in my life. I love this life very much.

9. 109 十 Ten Realms: I Was Ordinary 十界：我本平庸 Sanqi Confused Fish三七糊涂鱼Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing (We are all ordinary people. Some say they don’t understand what I’m writing! The truth is, I simply want to tell the story of an ordinary person who keeps growing, improving, and learning. He feels lost and helpless, never knowing what to do. His life is full of stumbles, but through repeated setbacks and lessons, he slowly grows! Some people are born in Rome, while he is stuck in the mud. In Rome, it’s easy to cross the finish line. But there’s something all the more inspiring about perseverin 6.7kReads9.1Score557Shelves
10. 110 薾 The Season of Er’er 薾薾时节 Lala from the Corner旮旯角的拉拉Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted CEO × College Student | Age Gap | Foster Care | Secret Crush | Older Man, Younger Wife He is twelve years older than her, the feared “Mr. Jie” of Yancheng’s business world: cold, sharp-tongued, and heartless. She is just a little ray of sunshine living under his roof. She doesn’t dare tell him that the moment they reunited during her high school entrance exams, a little tree began to sprout in her heart. A wily older fox raises a younger one, and the younger fox sets out to win his heart. He lay 3kReads8.8Score233Shelves

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    This is a great book. I'm curious to see how long I've been reading it. Well, not too long. I'll keep reading.

11. 111 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 11kReads7.1Score322Shelves

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    He hadn't touched his wife for a year of marriage, and she hadn't complained. But when he watched this manipulative woman's performance, she immediately announced their divorce! Abusing his wife might be fun for a while, but chasing her back will only lead to a funeral home!

12. 112 京 A Marriage Wave in Jinghai 京海婚潮 Holding Xiuqi, Picking a Fine Horse手握修齐摘骏马Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened, so it may rise later.) Li, heiress to Xiaonan Airlines, and Zhan Nanpei, heir to Yunting Airlines, entered a prestigious family marriage alliance, only for it to end in regret. He had his “white moonlight,” and she had a childhood sweetheart she’d loved for years. In a marriage alliance between two equally powerful families, neither could be the first to back down. * Shortly after the divorce Someone asked him, “You really got divorced just like that? Don’t you 12.3kReads7.9Score1.1kShelves

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    The marriage between the heiress of Xiaonan Airlines' Li family and the heir of Yunting Airlines' Zhan family, a union of equals, ended in regret. He had his "white moonlight," and she had her childhood sweetheart with whom she had deep feelings. In this marriage between equally powerful families, neither was willing to back down first. * When Zhan Nanpei and Li Qianqian had just divorced, someone asked him, "You just divorced like that? No regrets?" He was dressed in black, hands in his pockets, "It was a business marriage, so there's no question of regrets." Having lived for over twenty years, proud as he was, he was a backup option. Ten thousand meters in the air, on a private jet. The usually restrained and stoic man kissed her again and again, his eyes red, his voice hoarse, "Wife, marry me again, okay?" * After giving birth to her second child, Li Qianqian flew twice a year to maintain her license. Zhan Nanpei, now the chairman of Yunting, would wait for his wife at the airport every time she got off work. The plane encountered severe weather and violent turbulence. Passengers shouted "Help!" The then-chief flight attendant, Min Ting, confidently reassured the passengers, "This flight is absolutely safe. The captain is the wife of our Chairman Yun Ting." "—Our Chairman's wife's life is precious." "Of course, yours is too, passenger." *A female pilot hiding her heiress identity vs. The president of Yun Ting Airlines* Both from wealthy families, both virgins, marriage of convenience (love after divorce), pregnant and running away together, strong male and female leads, long-awaited reunion, reconciliation, a wife-chasing drama, extreme tug-of-war. *Tips:* 1. The female lead is the "villain," the second female lead initially appears innocent but later turns evil. 2. The male lead's journey: rising to power without bowing down—becoming a "third party" for love—fighting and snatching. After learning he has a sweet-smelling daughter, the man's defenses crumble, "Woman, when did you secretly give birth to my child?" 3. This story has multiple side couples.

13. 113 封 The Feudal Tycoon Goes Wild Across the City After His Divorce 封建大佬离婚后，发疯全城 May You Stay Curious and Hopeful你有趣有盼Modern Romance556k WordsOngoing A powerful military, political, and business tycoon with a strong appetite + a delicate beauty in frail health + mutual devotion Jiang Qingwu was born with a special constitution. After marrying Gu Yunzhou, she was gentle and obedient, but she never dared to share a bed or get close to him. The mighty tycoon of the military, political, and business worlds had married a young wife, yet they could only treat each other with icy courtesy. At last, Gu Yunzhou could take it no longer and arranged for 25.3kReads5.6Score1.1kShelves

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    A mature, rigid capitalist tycoon meets a gentle, naive, and obedient girl! Jiang Qingwu returned to Z City from her small town with Gu Yunzhou when she was 18. Due to her ignorance about her own body, she refused to let him touch her. So, the man "exiled" her to another city, only to see him come knocking on her door with divorce papers.

14. 114 团 After Becoming the Family’s Darling, I Exposed the Villain’s Secret Identity! 团宠后我把反派大佬的马甲扒了！ Wan Duoduo万朵朵Ancient Romance946k WordsOngoing Transmigration + two formidable leads + secret identities exposed + everyone’s favorite + romantic push and pull Ruthless hostage prince x princess skilled in medicine and poison (Three Kingdoms intrigue, battles of wits, sweetness intertwined with heartbreak) Mo Qingqing: Transmigrated as the most doted-on seventh princess of Beilin, she breaks off her engagement from the start and is coveted by various factions for her status and beauty. Dugu Yunche / Xiao Yun: A hostage prince from Xiqi, cold 20.2kReads8.9Score5.8kShelves

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    [Pampered Darling + Redemption + Powerful Couple Clash] After transmigrating, she became the only jewel of Bei Lin, forced to take in a seemingly innocent but ruthless hostage from an enemy nation. Intending to reform him, she found herself completely corrupted, dragging him into a dance of despair.

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