Marriage First, Love Later: Angsty at First, Sweet Later 先婚后爱，开始很虐，后来很甜的

1. 151 惊 What?! My Business Nemesis Is My Child's Biological Father 惊！商业死对头竟是我娃的亲爹 Chasing Dreams with Fragrance香之逐梦Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted [Two equally matched rivals + marriage of convenience + pregnancy and flight + groveling pursuit + adorable child as matchmaker] “He once thought love was a weakness, until he met her, the ruthless woman who stole his genes and then lied that she’d used a sperm bank.” Five years after our divorce, I’m holding my son’s hand at the awards ceremony of the Paris International Jewelry Design Competition when I run into my archenemy. I smile elegantly. “Excuse me, Mr. Lu.” He stares at my son, who loo 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It gets better and better as it goes on, and sweeter and sweeter.

2. 152 先 Married First, Love Later: The Passionate Soldier Devotes Himself to Her Alone 先婚后爱，烈爱兵锋独宠她一人 Old Zhu老朱Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [Top-Tier Wealthy Family + Both Leads Are Inexperienced + Marriage First, Love Later + Intense Push and Pull + Ruthless and Decisive] What Qin Huanhuan regrets most is giving herself to Xiao Zhan when she was left with no other choice. They spent one night together, each getting what they wanted. She thought they would never have anything to do with each other again, but fate brought them together once more. One wants money, the other craves beauty, and so the two become entangled again. Their r 12kReads8.1Score1.5kShelves
3. 153 与 It All Began with an Accidental Kiss from Mr. Lu 与陆总的意外之吻开始 Together All the Way一路相伴Modern Romance459k WordsCompleted Their mother was a cast-off wife from a wealthy family, and the siblings grew up being called “bastards.” When the truth came out, the two siblings chose to bury it and make their own way in the city through their talent. An accidental kiss brought her into the orbit of Lu Jinting, a retired special forces soldier turned CEO. After that, their companies, Universal Group and Xingrui Jewelry, began working together. The more time they spent together, the more sparks flew between them. Lu’s mother 8.8kReads8.3Score993Shelves

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   The female protagonist of this book is talented. While sorting through her grandmother's belongings with her twin brother, she learns about their past: their mother, who committed suicide, had a brief marriage to a wealthy businessman. The female protagonist and the male protagonist meet through an accidental kiss after a fall. The male protagonist's mother is very kind and tries her best to bring the two protagonists together.

4. 154 偷 My Charming Little Nemesis 偷心小冤家 Zhou You Lin周幼琳Modern Romance703k WordsCompleted [Married first, fall in love later + long-planned pursuit + groveling pursuit + reunion after a long separation + rekindled love + sweet, satisfying urban romance] In a bustling, prosperous modern city that was also somewhat indifferent, Xiao Tuobang, a legendary business figure, met Qiu Xue, who had been pampered since childhood. Their lonely hearts quietly drew close. But the vast gap in their status, along with an unexpected upheaval, plunged them into a whirlpool of love and hate. Like a vio 35Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 155 嫁 Married into the Enemy's Family, the Rake of a Crown Prince Sets His Trap Every Night 嫁入仇家，浪荡太子爷夜夜收网 White Crystal Little Bean白晶小豆Modern Romance218k WordsOngoing [Marriage First, Love Later x Two Strong Leads Playing Cat and Mouse x Devoted to Each Other, Happy Ending] In public, Yan Yueshi was the sweet, upwardly mobile bride that the matriarch of the Qi family had forced on Qi Tingshen. Gentle, obedient, and from a “respectable” family, she even kept her head down and said nothing when reporters caught her husband neglecting her. Qi Tingshen, meanwhile, was a notorious playboy prince of Beijing's elite circle: nonchalant, fickle, and sharp-tongued. Eve 712Reads—Score101Shelves

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   A rare example of a wealthy family romance novel where the romance doesn't overshadow the suspense. The female lead meticulously infiltrates her enemy's mansion, piecing together fragmented evidence from storage rooms and old warehouses to piece together the truth of sixteen years ago. The male lead seems to know everything, yet reveals nothing, sometimes testing the waters, sometimes secretly providing reassurance. Without artificial sweetening, the ambiguity is subtly woven into the dialogue and details, growing more intriguing as the story unfolds.

6. 156 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

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   [Admiration][Thumbs Up][Admiration] This novel takes a unique approach within the genre of romance novels featuring wealthy CEOs, blending power struggles within a wealthy family with workplace romance entanglements. The development of Zhu Qianqian and Wang Yuheng's relationship is full of unpredictable twists, and the deceptive marriage plot adds considerable tension. The author's writing is fluid, and the regular updates keep readers hooked, eager to discover the ending of their love story.

7. 157 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 Romance552k WordsOngoing Powerful, ruthless military, political, and business tycoon + delicate beauty in frail health + both partners are each other's first and only Jiang Qingwu was born with a rare constitution. After marrying Gu Yunzhou, she was gentle and well-behaved, yet she alone refused to get close to him. The mighty Gu Yunzhou held power over the military, politics, and business, yet after marrying his little wife, all they could manage was icy politeness. At last, pushed to his limit, he made arrangements 25.6kReads5.5Score1.2kShelves

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   A powerful and lustful tycoon // A beautiful, frail, and poor heroine! Jiang Qingwu followed Gu Yunzhou from her small town back to Z City. Due to her sensitive body, she refused his touch, and the two were unable to consummate their marriage. The man then arranged for her to move to another city. The next time she saw him was when he came to her door with divorce papers...

8. 158 薄 Heartless Mr. Gu, Your Wife Is Seeing Another Man Again 薄情顾总，夫人又去找男人了 Four Seasons of Mountains and Rivers山河四季Modern Romance337k WordsOngoing A cool, delicate beauty and fallen heiress vs. a devoted, obsessive tycoon [Both are devoted only to each other + rekindled love + a brief spell of tormenting his wife + his desperate pursuit of her + a powerful man humbling himself for love + possessiveness + sweet romance later on + happy ending] Su Wanwan endured four years as Mrs. Gu without complaint. Then his first love returned. Unable to take any more, she gave up and chose divorce. After leaving, she erased every trace of herself and v 9Reads6.5Score—Shelves
9. 159 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 10.9kReads7.1Score326Shelves

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   Tomato is the most satisfying! The most cathartic! A story where the male lead and male supporting character are divorced! The female lead doesn't waste any words; a divorce announcement keeps the news trending for three days! The opening chapter is angsty for the female lead. The male lead hasn't touched the female lead 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 and goes through a agonizing chase to win her back.

10. 160 驯 The Rules of Taming Love! The Tragic Novel's Heroine Goes on a Killing Spree 驯爱法则！虐文女主她杀疯了 Star and Moon Sleepyhead星月眠眠Modern Romance166k WordsOngoing [Cool-headed, rational, and wooden heroine VS obsessive, unhinged, clingy CEO hero] [Transmigrate into a book + clever, satisfying story + intense push and pull + marriage before love + mutual salvation + pure love + legal justice + strong leads] Jiang Wangyue transmigrated into a book. The bad news: She's a professor of computer law, now trapped in the heroine's place in a melodramatic abuse novel, and wakes up on an operating table as her kidney is being removed. The good news: Her expertise i 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Yes! 🤣🤣🤣 I'd like to recommend a new novel that's really well-written!! 😗 The female lead is a cold and aloof law professor! 🤯 The male lead is a crazy and obsessive CEO! Both are strong! It has both a love story and a career storyline! The rational power struggle between the two is very interesting! I'm only recommending it because I'm worried the author's ratings might be too low and they might quit! Then I won't have anything to read, hahaha 🤣

11. 161 新 On Our Wedding Night, I Woke My Husband from His Coma 新婚夜，我让植物人老公苏醒了 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance169k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + winning her back after breaking her heart + age gap + sweet romance + scheming male lead] Her older sister was suffering from kidney failure and urgently needed money for a transplant. Jiang Yawei swallowed her pride and went home to beg her scumbag father to pay for the surgery, only to catch her boyfriend of three years kissing Jiang Feifei, her half-sister. Her father and stepmother seized the chance to hold her sister’s life-saving money over her head, forcing her to 1.9kReads—Score146Shelves
12. 162 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 207Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 163 扑 Leaping Toward the Rose 扑向玫瑰 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Roses and Hymns is now available] [Princess x daddy type: a mixed-race, spirited heiress * an older, scheming Daddy] [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + devoted couple + happy ending] Her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Lu Jingran, is obsessed with playing the hero to Cinderella. Shen Jinyi decides to break off their engagement and find someone else. After much deliberation, she gathers her courage and approaches Lu Jingran’s older brother, Lu Huishi, 31.9kReads9.5Score4.2kShelves

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    Strong, pure, mutually doting, age gap, marriage before love

14. 164 不 I Will Never Leave the Green Mountains 不与青山辞 A Crescent Moon, Bright and Clear一弯皎皎Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted [Marry First, Love Later + Older Man + Guiding Lover + Both Pure] "A gentle, fatherly boyfriend and a bright little ray of sunshine" One moment, Jiang Tang thought she had finally made it through every hardship. The next, she was doing a full backflip and crashing into an iceberg. By a series of mishaps, she had managed to get involved with Mu Zhiqing. He was a mysterious businessman who stood alone atop a high tower, as unfathomable as a deep abyss. Rumor had it that he was upright and proper, 27.1kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
15. 165 旗 A Banner's Farewell 旗有辞礼 Su Rongchang苏冗长Modern Romance566k WordsCompleted A flirtatious qipao beauty from the Central Academy of Fine Arts versus a law professor who seems aloof but is cunning underneath Mural restorer versus law professor [Two strong leads + intense romantic tension + neither has been in a relationship] Jiangnan was rainy, and Song Cili first met Shu Jingyu after she had grown up during a misty, rain-soaked season like this. The seventeen-year-old was slender, her graceful figure wrapped in a black qipao, a white flower pinned to the front. Her pale 5.3kReads9.1Score623Shelves
16. 166 做 I Was His Stand-In for Two Years. When We Divorced, He Cried Until His Eyes Were Red 做替身两年，离婚时他哭红了眼 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [President Lu talks himself into love vs. Miss Shi, who's focused on making money] [Mutual firsts + the heroine is the hero's first love] Shi Qi was a stand-in. Her job was to be Lu Huainian's wife. During her two years on the job, or married, she diligently saved up enough to buy a detached villa downtown outright, while a cozy 200 million sat in her bank account. As a model contract bride, Shi Qi always maintained the highest professional standards. She did whatever Lu Huainian asked and agree 3.2kReads8.9Score247Shelves
17. 167 娇 Cherished by Him! The Business Tycoon Throws Himself into Love 娇宠！商总为爱自投罗网 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance522k WordsCompleted The print edition of Beloved is now available. [Power Couple & Sweet Romance & Everyone's Darling + A Touch of Business Warfare and Military Life] [Retired, Proud Young Lady & Kyoto's Mastermind in Power] Jiang Yun is the youngest daughter of a prominent political family in Kyoto, a carefree retired soldier and an untouchable heiress in the capital's elite circles. She bows to no one and fears no one. Shang Yan is the head of Kyoto's foremost financial conglomerate, the Shang Group. Ruthless and 22.3kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
18. 168 蛇 Wrapped in a Serpent's Bones, Kissed by a Sweet Peach 蛇骨绕，吻娇桃 Shui Chunshu水春树Modern Romance677k WordsCompleted Zhou Tingyan was a top warship magnate, devastatingly handsome and utterly untouchable. With three coils of cold snake bones wrapped around his wrist, he was devoid of desire and emotion. Nothing in the world could catch his eye. Wen Qinyi was as fair and delicate as ice and jade, a graceful young maiden. Like a little fairy who had only just taken human form. - As it happened, her uncle was busy lately, and she accidentally ended up on Zhou Tingyan's private island. Her uncle was frantic, 27kReads9.4Score4kShelves
19. 169 全 Global Hunt for a Wife! The Little Madam Has Nowhere to Hide 全球追妻令！小夫人她无处藏身啦 Yan Jiujiu颜久久Modern Romance970k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance | Obsessive and powerful male lead | Unhinged | A deep bag of tricks for winning her back | Coercive possessive love] That night, she was forced to cling to him to save her life... One fateful mistake, and she could never escape him again! Li Yuye, son of the richest man in the country: refined, domineering, arrogant, and obsessive. He gave her all his love and affection. But she still escaped from his “Wellington Dream Castle.” He flew into a rage. “She dared to elope with anothe 8.4kReads9.1Score815Shelves
20. 170 掌 Dust in the Palm 掌中尘 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Ancient Romance279k WordsCompleted Unfaithful relationship! The male lead is a jerk early on, so if that's not your thing, please give this one a pass! The novel was just released, so the rating may rise~ She was the daughter of a convicted official. When her family fell overnight, she was forced into a life of prostitution. Though mired in the mud, she held on to one last boundary: she would perform, but never sell her body, all for the young man she'd glimpsed once in a moment of breathtaking beauty. He was a young chancellor w 102Reads5.2Score109Shelves

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    The "Chasing-After-Wife" series is well-written and entertaining; those who are not into explicit content should refrain from reading.

21. 171 他 He Fell Like Fireworks 他似烟火陨落 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted He was like a firework, bursting brilliantly into her world before plunging resolutely into darkness once he burned out, leaving her alone in the long night to savor that fleeting warmth again and again. Shen Zhi is a literature student with a sweet face and an innocent nature. She believes love should be as pure and enduring as gardenias. When she meets Lu Siheng, a handsome, wealthy upperclassman who radiates dangerous charm, she thinks she is the exception fate has chosen. He holds an umbrell 60Reads5.5Score101Shelves
22. 172 翦 Cutting the Silks to Meet a Propitious Time 翦旎及良时 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Ancient Romance215k WordsCompleted A husband-chasing journey to hell and back + no getting back together after the breakup + the leads are not chaste. If that's not your thing, please move along~ If you enjoy it, please support the author with votes and five-star reviews. Thank you! In the Great Liang dynasty, in Yunzhou, Jiangnan, lived Nie Zhixue, a merchant's daughter with skin like ice and jade and beauty that could outshine the land. She had helped her father with the family business since childhood and was exceptionally cle 843Reads—Score101Shelves
23. 173 蜜 Bittersweet Peach 蜜桃微苦 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Modern Romance355k WordsCompleted After graduating from college, Pu Lanyi moves to Jiangzhou alone, a big city where desire and dreams intertwine. She has a secret quirk: whenever she's in a relationship, she keeps a few peach-flavored hard candies in her pocket. Before every kiss with her boyfriend, she feeds him one herself. To save money, she finds a room in a shared apartment in Xingluoli, a neighborhood where celebrities live. Her roommate is Wen Senyi, an unknown actor from the lowest tier of the industry. He has played bi 203Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 174 琉 The Shattered Glaze: A Song of the Marquis's Household 琉璃碎侯门赋 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Ancient Romance157k WordsCompleted She was the legitimate daughter of the Shen family, renowned for its silk weaving in Jiangnan. When her family was suddenly destroyed, she became the lowest-ranking scullery maid in the marquis’s residence. He was Xie Heng, heir to the Marquis of Zhenbei, Beijing’s most celebrated young gentleman, cool and noble, with a beloved cousin he had been engaged to since childhood. When they first met, her face was smeared with mud. He casually lifted her chin. “That face of yours is an eyesore.” He tre 947Reads—Score114Shelves
25. 175 绛 The Crimson Mark’s Call 绛痕引 Feng Yunxi冯芸汐Ancient Romance222k WordsCompleted Li Feiyan has a faint red birthmark beneath her left eye, the size of a coin, like rouge falling onto snow. When she was little, a fortune-teller told her, “This girl has a trial of love yet to overcome. Only when her birthmark fades will her true love fall for her.” Feiyan, Kan Jiangchen, and Qi Wuxuan grew up together as childhood friends. Feiyan was bullied because of her birthmark, and Jiangchen and Wuxuan always stood up for her. She believed their bond was the most unbreakable thing in the 17Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 176 觉 A Song for the Late Awakening 觉迟吟 Sleeping Planet惑星眠Ancient Romance213k WordsCompleted Starting at age seven, Wen Hua dreamed of three leopards every night. A male and a female black leopard nestled together, while a spotted leopard watched from afar, murmuring again and again, “I’ll protect you.” She thought it was just a dream that had nothing to do with her. At sixteen, she met Yin Kezhi. The young man wrote, “One heart, one love, for a lifetime,” and she said that was her entire future. Later, Yin Kezhi rose rapidly through the ranks while her family fell into decline. His let 108Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 177 卧 One-Stop Undercover Wedding: President Li, Can You Spoil Me? 卧底结婚一条龙，厉总宠我行不行 Nai Si Tu Mi You奶思兔米尤Modern Romance389k WordsCompleted An undercover policewoman and female crime boss versus a cold CEO who keeps women at arm's length “An undercover cop is like a rat in a gutter: hidden from the light, unable to love anyone.” Love at first sight, falling harder the second time, wanting to marry her the third! “Li Beichen, can't you spoil me just a little?” “Didn't you say you wanted me to spoil you?” “I'm a police officer. My job is to protect the people and keep the lights burning in every home.” The reason you cannot see the 202Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male and female leads fall in love after an arranged marriage. The female lead is an undercover narcotics officer who infiltrates the male lead's company. They first meet in the men's restroom. The male lead is unaware of her identity and harbors suspicions. The female lead also uses his identity to complete some missions. The male lead comes from a very good family.

28. 178 闪 After Our Flash Marriage, Mr. Bo Spoils His Wife to No End 闪婚后，薄总他宠妻无度 Shang Yin裳隐Modern Romance218k WordsCompleted [Both leads are pure + marriage before love + sweet romance + devoted husband’s everyday life] [The second male lead chases his wife to the crematorium] A star in the sky is a tear he shed. She is the only person he holds dear. On the day of her blind date, Lin Qingli married a handsome stranger in a whirlwind wedding. With striking, chiseled features and an icy beauty, he looked just like the domineering CEO in a novel. She thought their marriage would settle into a quiet routine of mutual re 365Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend [Aimer]

29. 179 至 The Supreme Ghost Emperor Relentlessly Pursues His Wife 至尊鬼帝狠追妻 Qing Feiyang倾飞扬Ancient Romance323k WordsCompleted When the fearsome leader of a dark mercenary outfit, who once held the power to summon wind and rain in the modern era, opens her eyes and finds herself a useless imperial princess, a certain honored one says calmly, "Stay calm!" When an imperial decree brings about a marriage, and the groom spends his wedding night rolling around in the grass with his own sister, a certain kind-hearted honored one picks up their clothes and even lights a fire to keep them warm, then smiles and tells her, "Stay 16Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    The Ghost Emperor sent her the Styx River, stretching for thousands of miles, as a betrothal gift, but she retorted by filling it in and building an amusement park! The evil spirits knelt and begged for its opening: "Your Majesty, the roller coaster is much more exciting than reincarnation!"

30. 180 失 I Flirted with My Ex After Losing My Memory, and We Went Straight to a Doting Flash Marriage 失忆后撩到前任，直接闪婚被宠疯 Tang Linmiao棠霖淼Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Mutual First Love + Whirlwind Marriage + Marriage Before Love + Rekindled Romance + Sweet Romance] [Sequel: Her Second First Love] Driven to the brink by her family’s pressure to get married, Jian Qingyuan runs away to the capital. At a cafe, she falls at first sight for an outrageously handsome man. She makes the first move: “Sir, want to get married? I’m well-behaved and won’t cling to you!” Fu Yuchuan looks at the woman before him, who has completely forgotten him, his gaze dark and unreadab 24Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 181 心 Smitten and Surrendered: The Cold CEO Bows to His Wife 心悦诚服：冷总俯首称妻奴 Fengfeng Big Prawn丰丰大头虾Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Story Synopsis] Su Wan is a clear-headed, independent jewelry designer. To save her seriously ill mother, she signs a one-year marriage contract with Gu Chenxi, a cold and formidable business tycoon. She keeps her boundaries and focuses on her career, but he gradually finds himself drawn to her. Gu Chenxi sets aside his pride, follows the rules of “proper husbandly conduct,” and awkwardly pursues his wife. When the contract expires, how will this marriage that began as a transaction end? A powe 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Sour at first, then sweet [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

32. 182 错 After Accidentally Marrying a Tyrant CEO, My Combat Prowess Soars 错嫁霸总后，我武力值爆表了 Fengfeng Big Prawn丰丰大头虾Modern Romance385k WordsCompleted Su Qianyao, 26, heiress to the Su family, heir to a martial arts school, and a designer who studied overseas. A marriage alliance leads her to accidentally walk down the aisle in the wrong wedding dress and marry into the Fu family. Fu Sicheng, 29, a cold-faced domineering CEO, a lovesick dad, forced into marriage. They’re at each other’s throats from the start. Their post-marriage agreement hides a catch, but she tears it up and makes him eat his words. When his sister provokes her, Su Qianyao 51Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 183 说 We Agreed It Was Just a Marriage Alliance, So Why Is Mr. Fu Clinging to Me? 说好只是联姻，傅总怎么缠这么紧 Old Sword God Li of Snowflight City 1飞雪城的李老剑神1Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted Marriage before love + devoted to one another + long-planned schemes + intense push and pull + a husband’s desperate campaign to win back his wife A stunning lawyer with a one-shoulder neckline, an A4 waist, and pencil-thin legs VS a cold, stoic, sharp-tongued CEO The Qiao family had gone to great lengths to get close to the Fu family. Yet the Fu family’s newly appointed CEO specifically demanded to marry the Qiao family’s fake heiress. Qiao Ning never expected Fu Qinyan to choose her, the fake 6.8kReads8.8Score514Shelves
34. 184 婚 A Short Marriage, a Long Love 婚短情长 Three Six Nine叁陆玖Modern Romance249k WordsCompleted Before the divorce, Song Yu'an thought Ming Xi was a snob who would stop at nothing to cozy up to the powerful. She was exactly the kind of person he despised most. But after the divorce, he realized... That was exactly his type. Everyone in Jiangcheng knew that the Song family's young master, Song Yu'an, was devoted to one woman. He had abandoned his new bride to pursue his down-on-her-luck childhood sweetheart. And Ming Xi was the unloved cannon-fodder wife in their story. After three year 485Reads8.1Score—Shelves
35. 185 原 So You’ve Been Here All Along 原来你一直都在这 Tang Tang de Pang Pang唐唐de胖胖34k WordsCompleted So you were here all along 172Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Fifteen years of unrequited love, three years of an empty marriage. Qin Zheng finally decided to end this one-sided drama. The moment the divorce papers were sent out, the man who had been cold to her for three years finally teared up for the first time. He said he didn't love her, yet he clung to her tightly when she turned away; he called it a transaction, yet he had hidden his true feelings for far too long without her knowledge. Is it too late for this belated affection?

36. 186 老 Don't Be Afraid, Honey. I Have a Redemption System to Help Me Win You Back 老婆别怕，我有赎罪系统换我追你 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted “Runaway Heiress x Possessive New Money Peacock” “Mind Reading + Both Reborn + Wife-Chasing System” * In her previous life, Song Yi was an untouchable heiress who treated Jiang Lin like a plaything. She took him by force, abandoned him, then left the country without a second thought. Later, when the Song family went bankrupt, he was the only person who could save her. He trapped her in a five-year marriage, holding her captive. Everyone said Jiang Lin was a distant, untouchable flower: cold, ele 2.8kReads—Score121Shelves

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    This is what you can see.

37. 187 假 A Fake Marriage Turns Real with the Heir, and My Best Friend Accuses Me of Stealing Her Campus Crush 假婚成真太子爷，闺蜜骂我撬她校草 Tangerine Sand桔沙Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted Our Fake Marriage Turned Real, and My Best Friend Accused Me of Stealing Her Campus Heartthrob 535Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The marriage of convenience begins tragically but becomes sweet later. Initially, the female lead is kicked out of her home and stays at her best friend's house; later, she stays at the male lead's house. The fake marriage becomes real, and as they fall in love, she discovers his secret when she opens that door.

38. 188 跳 Rescued After Jumping into the Sea, I Married into a Trillion-Dollar Family 跳海被救代嫁给千亿财阀 Yan Fei'er言非儿Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Wealthy CEO x Scheming Heir x Sweet Before Angst x Contract Marriage x Marriage Before Love x Witty and Funny Ru Meng's life was simple and happy, until her mother's best friend betrayed them. Overnight, she was saddled with enormous loan-shark debts, and her family was destroyed. Desperate to repay the debt, she was driven into a corner. While fleeing, she fell into the sea, only to be rescued by a wealthy young master. He discovered that she looked exactly like the sister who had run away from 428Reads8.9Score122Shelves

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    It's a little angsty, but very sweet!

39. 189 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
40. 190 被 A Heartthrob Takes Over His Body, and the Timid Doormat Takes the Whole School by Storm 被男神魂穿，软糯受气包飒翻全校 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance231k WordsOngoing The refined, scheming crown prince VS the soft, timid little bunny with an inferiority complex Healing | Unrequited Love Comes True | Soul Transmigration | Reborn and Pursuing His Wife Xie Yanci opens his eyes and finds that he has transmigrated into someone else’s body! He has ended up in the body of Song Qiwan, a girl who lets everyone walk all over her. The girl clutches a diary filled with his name as her bullies pin her down in the restroom and pour dirty water over her head. The school’s 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The unattainable beauty was forcibly taken and then abandoned; their reunion was with a madman who kept her captive. She asked for a divorce, and he laughed with red eyes, "Unless I'm dead!" Before dying in a car accident, she heard him plead, "Please don't leave me!" 💖

41. 191 量 Quantum Entanglement 量子的纠缠 Little Zhuangzhuang小妆妆Modern Romance634k WordsCompleted He is a powerful figure in the entertainment industry, a scheming playboy. She is an ordinary fan, a timid little rabbit. After an accident, he coerces her into marriage and forces her to fall in love with him. Just as their relationship begins to warm up, his former girlfriends, unwilling to let go, come one after another to tear them apart. Heartbroken, she miscarries and resolutely divorces him. Even after the divorce, neither can let go of the other. Once again, he shows the same forceful re 1.8kReads—Score109Shelves

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    A bittersweet story, the male lead forcibly marries the female lead, and their relationship gradually blossoms into love. The male lead dotes on her sweetly, but misunderstandings are frequent. The female lead is naive and easily hurt, readily believing others' attempts to sow discord, leading to repeated misunderstandings. Unable to prove himself, and with her stubbornness and inflexibility, she's incredibly difficult to appease. Frustrated, the male lead can only indulge her whims, showering her with even more affection. The ending is a happy one. [Kiss emoji]

42. 192 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 12.4kReads7.9Score1.1kShelves

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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 rich 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 features multiple secondary couples.

43. 193 女 The Female Side Character Is Too Radiant, and the Villain Can't Stop Kissing Her 女配太明媚，会被黑化大佬亲上瘾 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance383k WordsCompleted I got a low score because someone sabotaged me. Kids, don’t read this. “Bright, charming, and bold villainess × a gloomy, unhinged big shot who pretends to be deaf” The moment Song Chuntian opened her eyes, she found herself in the role of the vicious female supporting character who tormented the future big shot. The original owner of her body had committed countless evil deeds. Now reborn, Fu Shen had fallen completely into darkness. He locked her away in a private sanatorium and tortured her 12.5kReads5.8Score678Shelves

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    A haughty runaway heiress x a narcissistic upstart, both reborn, their destinies intertwined. In their previous life, he was abandoned and imprisoned her for five years, ending in a miserable state. In this life, the aloof beauty blooms wildly, relentlessly pursuing his wife with unwavering determination.

44. 194 落 You Can't Bring Back a Runaway Bride 落跑娘子追不回 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted I make my own fate, not heaven. She is no innocent little flower, no frail girl everyone can bully and trample on. If someone takes a swing at her or sets her up, she'll pay them back twice over. Su Wan, a merchant's daughter full of schemes, defies fate, plots her escape, and seeks refuge with one of the capital's most powerful families. Using their influence, she secures a good marriage prospect and gives her whole heart to her fiancé's family. But things don't go as planned. A spiteful woman 1.5kReads8.6Score101Shelves

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    Losing his beloved, he turned white-haired overnight. "In this life, I was the one who met her first, we were the one who fell in love first, how could I have lost her?" Bai Jingxuan hated himself, pounding his head in frustration. Thinking of the loving moments they shared in both their past and present lives, the longing and pain of those two lifetimes intertwined, forming a river of grief. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming sorrow, he wept uncontrollably, his sobs echoing through the courtyard. The once dignified and refined young master Bai, unable to bear the blow of losing his beloved, turned white-haired overnight. He trudged through the snow-covered courtyard towards the gate, his robes fluttering, his silver hair flying, the snow swirling around him, he seemed to merge with the icy landscape, indistinguishable from it all. After leaving the mansion, he headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following him from a short distance.

45. 195 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.3kReads8.6Score204Shelves
46. 196 错 I Wound Up in the Prince's Bed. Should We Make the Mistake Count? 错上王爷床，要不然将错就错？ Chubby Little Cloud胖嘟嘟的云朵Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted Chu Ci was badly injured on her wedding day, but the man in her bed was not her new husband. A large hand roams over her bare skin. Embarrassed, she looks at the man above her and hurriedly tries to stop him from going any further. The man's heavy breathing brushes against Chu Ci's neck. Impatiently, he tugs at his collar, his body growing hotter by the moment. In her previous life, Chu Ci was set up by her husband and younger sister, who sent her to Prince Rui's bed. On her wedding night, sh 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is reborn. Because her previous life was so painful, in this life she only wants revenge and to live happily. Her secrets are gradually revealed, all for the sake of revenge. This is her deepest obsession. The male protagonist dotes on her, cherishing her above all else. However, everything reverses when his beloved returns to the capital. But when she is about to marry her senior brother, the Emperor and Empress arrive and reveal the truth. The female protagonist chooses to go through with the marriage. In the final bow, the senior brother doesn't bow, saying, "My dear, I'm sorry, I also have something I've been hiding from you..."

47. 197 装 Decorate Your Dreams 装饰你的梦 Tang Zhi唐帜Modern Romance262k WordsCompleted [University Campus] [Unrequited Love] [Tragedy] A love story at Zhongshan Medical University. The male lead, Tan Shengxu, is devoted to the female lead, Zhong Mengwei. But because of a misunderstanding born of circumstance, she thinks he is her enemy and rejects his advances. In truth, he is the one she has been longing for. Heartbroken, Tan Shengxu gives up on their relationship in despair. Zhong Mengwei regrets it too late and starts pursuing him, but to no avail. Her love leaves her depressed 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story that blends sweetness and angst, with a happy ending.

48. 198 疯 After the Mad Big Shot Forced His Sickly White Moonlight to Be His Wife 疯批大佬强制白月光病娇老婆后 Xin Tutu鑫土土Modern Romance532k WordsCompleted Short drama now available [Both leads are each other’s first and only love + happy ending + top-tier wealthy families + unhinged vs. yandere + mutual coercion + marriage first, love later + sizzling chemistry + black-hearted heroine + male lead grovels for forgiveness] Original title: Tear Her Clothes, Grab Her by the Throat: The Unhinged Tycoon Regrets It A blend of exquisite beauty and madness, with a combative yandere couple saving each other The heroine loves courting death, while the male l 2.6kReads9.3Score327Shelves

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    🔥 [A Crazy Yandere's Arranged Marriage of Convenience]💘 He, a paranoid maniac with an off-the-charts desire for control; She, a dark queen, never to yield. 💥 A contract marriage, two crazed hearts, mutually coercing each other, love and hate intertwined. 💣 Sexual tension at its peak, sparks flying, who can tame whom? #CrazyYandere #ArrangedMarriageOfConvenience

49. 199 说 We Agreed to Divorce, So Why Is the Green Tea General Jealous Again? 说好和离，绿茶将军怎么又吃醋了 Huaxia Cat华夏猫Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's first and only partners - sweet romance and everyday life - extra sweet, no angst - farming and healing - marriage before love - no pocket dimension, no System] Xia Qian transmigrates into a book. She becomes the wicked, disposable wife who beat and abandoned the male lead, and lands right when Xie Liang is at his lowest: crippled in both legs, cast aside as a pawn, abandoned by his family, and exiled by the court. There's no rice left in the house, and even their on 1.4kReads8.8Score174Shelves
50. 200 戏 A Staged Marriage: Sweet Pear's Seduction Leaves the Young Master Xing Obsessed and Out of Control 戏婚：欲染甜梨，刑少沦陷失了控 Song Weizhi松尾枝Modern Romance772k WordsCompleted [Sweet-natured yet resilient and clear-eyed heroine ✘ cruel, controlling scion of Beijing’s elite] Love after a whirlwind wedding + seductive flirting + chasing his wife + both leads’ first love [Short drama now streaming] On the day of his older brother’s engagement banquet, Xing Heye, the most arrogant and unruly Third Master Xing of Beijing’s elite, made a show of marrying a girl with no family connections. Outsiders speculated that it was part of a struggle to inherit the top-ranked wealthy 10.3kReads9.0Score604Shelves

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