Married First, Fall in Love Later: The Male Lead Dislikes the Female Lead at First and Is a Bit Fierce 先婚后爱 男主一开始不喜欢女主 有点凶

1. 1 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 20.9kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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   If that's the case, then it's definitely this one. The male and female leads have an accident at the beginning and quickly get married (they're married in the first chapter and have a child). The male lead always thinks the female lead did it on purpose, so his attitude towards her is very bad. But later, after the female lead has milk but the baby can't be suckled, our male lead takes matters into his own hands.

2. 2 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 140kReads9.5Score16.1kShelves

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   Both are great. The first one goes without saying; the male lead initially seems to dislike the female lead, though he doesn't say it. Later, he falls in love and dotes on her immensely. The second one is amazing, but I can't accept the eight-year age gap, though it's okay.

3. 3 此 A Love This Deep 此意深深 Zhong Yu Yaoyao钟鱼妖妖Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Love + Protective + 1v1 + HE] [Proud, Sharp-Tongued Young Master × Resilient, Innocent Orphan Girl] Chang Deng is the Chang family’s adopted daughter, as well as her older sister Chang Qing’s walking blood bank. From the moment the Chang family took her home from the orphanage, she was expected to devote herself to serving her sister. Life in the Chang family was hard, but also sweet, because there was Fu Chaoshen, who had warmed her heart from their first m 7.4kReads9.0Score758Shelves

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   The male lead in the first book clearly stated from the beginning that he had "no interest in you," and after the marriage, he flew to Europe, displaying a completely indifferent attitude towards a business marriage. But who would have thought that this aloof CEO would later humbly ask, "Meng Yu, can you even have a little bit of me in your heart?" It's so sweet and romantic! [Kissing emojis] The first book is amazing! A male lead who says one thing but means another, and a stubborn yet tender female lead.

4. 4 地 A Marriage That Lasts Forever 地久婚长 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / slow-burn, sweet romance Fu Qingshao's only condition for agreeing to an arranged marriage is that he wants no emotional entanglements with his future wife. In short, he hopes she won't love him, and that they can treat each other with mutual respect. Meng Yu, the youngest daughter of the Meng family, fits his ideal perfectly. She has just broken up with her ex-boyfriend, and there's still a tear stain at the corner of her eye when she's forced to go on a blind date. 149.7kReads9.3Score18.4kShelves
5. 5 婚 Spoiled After Marriage 婚后侍宠 Tu Su兔苏Modern Romance541k WordsCompleted Miss Sunflower and Her Qipao Gentleman The heroine has an avoidant attachment style + the older hero guides her / both are pure in body and mind, with overwhelming possessiveness Beautiful, bold, resilient, and seemingly well-behaved university professor x proud, sharp-tongued, scheming, aloof beauty [Flash Marriage and Exclusive Devotion + Clear-Headed Strong Female Lead + Marriage Before Love + Two Strong Leads + Age Gap + Slow-Burn Romance + Adorabl 3.3kReads8.5Score167Shelves

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   Arranged marriage, love blossoms from the start. The arrogant, tsundere male lead is gradually drawn to and falls in love with the female lead, transforming from aloof beauty into a devoted husband.

6. 6 藏 The Hidden Luan 藏鸾 Xi Zhizhi稀枝枝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Both Pure + Marriage Before Love + Love Grows Over Time + Childhood Acquaintances] [Synopsis] “If you hate me, then take my life as payment.” Xiao Heng, Prince of Jin of Great Liang, is cold-blooded and ruthless, with countless military victories to his name. Yet he has secretly loved the Crown Princess, Chu Minglan, for ten years. The Prime Minister’s legitimate daughter, Shen Zhinan, is gentle and well-mannered. But by imperial decree, she becomes the wife he never wan 11kReads8.5Score971Shelves

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   The first book is a historical romance. The male lead initially likes the Crown Princess, but he's already married to his brother, so he doesn't care who he marries. The female lead secretly likes the male lead, but after discovering he previously liked the Crown Princess, she hides her feelings. However, through spending time together, the male lead falls for the female lead, and their relationship deepens. The second book is a contemporary romance. The female lead is an orphan who moves into the male lead's house. They were originally going to get married, but the male lead cancels the wedding. Later, he sees her practicing with another man and starts to get jealous. (It's slightly angsty at first but sweet later.) It's a story of a wife-chasing tale and an arranged marriage that blossoms into love.

7. 7 老 My Wife Is Too Beautiful! President Lou Can't Control Himself! 老婆太美，楼总他把持不住！ Xie Yu谢遇Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted [Unrequited Love from the Heroine ✘ Marriage Before Love ✘ Pure Romance ✘ Happy Ending] A year after losing both her parents, Yan Hao moves in with her fiancé’s family. According to their engagement, Yan Hao and Lou Jingyi should have had their wedding as planned. But he ignores his family’s scolding and insists, “The engagement stands, but the wedding is off.” After registering their marriage, Lou Jingyi and Yan Hao agree to divorce six months later. After waiting up all night, Lou Jingyi s 1.6kReads8.2Score162Shelves
8. 8 和 After Marrying the Tyrannical Crown Prince 和暴戾太子爷联姻后 I'm a Little Fishhead Star是鱼头星星呀Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Print Edition Signed] [Gentle, Delicate Beauty x Cold, Ruthless Young Master] As the fake heiress of a wealthy family, Shen Zhiyi has always lived cautiously in the Shen household. She does whatever her family arranges, never daring to defy them in the slightest. Even when they arrange for her to marry the notoriously violent young heir of the capital's elite, she accepts without complaint. Only on the night she learns the news does she secretly soak her pillow with tears. Xie Zhuo is the young 110kReads9.2Score15.9kShelves

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   This is a story of arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male lead is initially harsh and sarcastic towards the female lead, attacking her indiscriminately, but he's ultimately very kind to her. She falls for him first, but learns that he'll be divorcing her in two years and wants to reduce her dependence on him. Later, the male lead realizes his feelings for her, confesses, and they get along well. Overall, highly recommended; it's a very good read.

9. 9 王 The Princess Consort Forgets Me Every Day, But So What? 王妃日日忘了我，但那又怎样 Withered Grass in Early Summer初夏枯草Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [No System, no transmigration + devoted couple + alternate world + winning her back] Ling Yiyi loses her memory every day, leaving her without family or friends. Qi Siy i is caught in the treacherous imperial court, an unpopular prince left on the fringes. Two people estranged from the world are bound together by an imperial marriage decree steeped in manipulation and humiliation. On their wedding night, he is consumed by resentment and revulsion at a marriage forced upon him, while she can thin 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is perfectly on point. The male protagonist initially treats the female protagonist as part of the opposing camp, threatening, intimidating, and imprisoning her. Later, he is captivated by her personality and abilities, pursuing her relentlessly. Even though the female protagonist suffers from amnesia every day, making it impossible for them to build any emotional foundation, he doesn't care and continues to admire her as always.

10. 10 奉 A Shotgun Wedding to My Bankrupt Husband, the Trillionaire Tycoon 奉子成婚，破产老公是千亿首富 Jin Xixi金喜喜Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [A nun who left the convent but still devoutly follows the Buddha × an arrogant, raffish gangster in a suit] [Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + mutual devotion + raising a child + relationship-focused] Shu Nian was abandoned at a nunnery as a child. After the old nun passed away, Shu Nian was taken back home, where she became a pitiful girl who endured constant bullying. Through a twist of fate, she became pregnant. The baby's father was an untouchable big shot. Shu Nian planned to gi 864Reads8.6Score102Shelves

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    ① This book! The female lead is pregnant, and the male lead's grandmother forces them to marry. The male lead looks down on the female lead and treats her with all sorts of sarcastic remarks. Later, he gets his comeuppance and becomes incredibly jealous [laughing]. ② The female lead is a nun who has left the nunnery, determined to inherit her master's mantle. After giving birth, she leaves. The male lead finds out and chases after her overnight with the baby. The interactions are hilarious. After breaking her vow of celibacy, the female lead even strikes a wooden fish to atone for her sins. ③ The female lead is super ordinary. She's wearing a Snow King mascot costume when the male lead forcibly kisses her. Flyers are scattered all over the ground, and next to her is a song that says, "You love me~ I love you~ Mixue Ice Cream is so sweet~". Then they quickly get married and begin a magical married life!!!

11. 11 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
12. 12 七 The 1970s Officer Is Cold on the Outside, but Addicted to Passion Behind Closed Doors 七零军官表面高冷，背后贪欢上瘾 Taishi Ying太史婴Modern Romance252k WordsCompleted The Xu family has been powerful since the founding of the country. Need we mention the elder General Xu in the capital? Xu Jinnian himself reached a high position at a young age, and his family background was beyond compare. Yet this thoroughly respectable third-generation military man was forced to marry the daughter of a fallen capitalist. The impoverished young lady was said to have snow-white skin, bright eyes, and devastating beauty. She had used a life-saving favor from years ago to force 12.2kReads8.5Score991Shelves

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    🌷🌷①The male lead is a third-generation Red Army soldier with impeccable family background, while the female lead is a young lady from a scholarly family who forces him into marriage out of gratitude. Initially, the male lead is cold and somewhat fierce, saying, "Don't overthink it, we're together to continue the family line." Later, he asks, "Wife, did I do well just now? Are you satisfied?"

13. 13 欲 A Marriage of Desire 欲婚 Yu Man余满Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted [Both leads are sexually inexperienced + happy ending + secret crush comes true + no misunderstandings between the leads + sweet everyday life] When they first met, Wen Li snatched up a plot of land Fu Shihuai had wanted. He came to see her, apparently confident he could get his way. “Miss Wen, the Fu Group has long wanted to acquire the land in Beihu. Something unexpected came up, and now it’s in your hands. If you’re willing to sell it to me, name your price.” Wen Li took her time replying. “A 5.6kReads9.0Score478Shelves

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    🥖It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead has a crush on the male lead, but he initially dislikes her and constantly uses his sharp tongue to "attack" his wife, rarely saying anything nice [eye roll]. Although he may not be good with words, his actions speak louder than words, which is commendable. Later, he discovers that his wife has had a crush on him for over ten years, and he's heartbroken [smirk].

14. 14 貌 Beautiful Educated Youth Returns to the City, and Her Powerful Ex-Husband Comes After Her 貌美知青回城后，大佬前夫追来了 Lampwick Woad灯心菘蓝Modern Romance691k WordsCompleted Lin Zhiwei, a young woman sent to the countryside, was desperate to return to Beijing. Under her mother’s relentless calls, she tearfully divorced Zhou Yi, her husband of one year, whom she was still deeply in love with. A month after the divorce, she clutched her stomach and realized she might… be pregnant. Meanwhile, Li Li, the second female lead, was eagerly waiting for Zhou Yi to divorce. She was reborn, and knew he would become a powerful business tycoon in Pengcheng, a real estate pioneer, 28.1kReads8.6Score2.1kShelves
15. 15 不 We May Not Know Each Other Well, But Let's Consummate Our Marriage First, Husband 不熟没关系，先圆房吧夫君 Xiaotang Pillowwind晓棠枕风Ancient Romance249k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + affection grows over time + sweet romance + a touch of family intrigue + devoted to each other] After a mishap in her childhood, Jiang Xuening was sent to a country estate to reflect on her mistakes. At sixteen, she was suddenly summoned back to the family home and ordered to take her fifth sister's place in an arranged marriage to Shen Yi, heir to the Marquis of Jingning. Shen Yi didn't like her. On their wedding night, he lifted her veil and left, then moved into the stu 38.6kReads8.8Score5.2kShelves

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    This book! The female lead marries the male lead in place of another. Initially, the male lead misunderstands her and says he could never like her. But the female lead is very straightforward; every night she knocks on the male lead's study door, wanting to consummate their marriage. Before long, the male lead wins her over himself. He keeps saying he won't, but he's actually head over heels in love with her.

16. 16 新 Newlywed Unmasked: The Top Tycoon Disguised as a Crown Princess 新婚掉马：顶级大佬伪装太子妃 Three Claws三只爪Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + equally matched powerhouses + disguises + slow burn + wits and courage + mutual healing + palace intrigue] Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind, his internal organs are failing, and he will not live to see winter. The princess sent to marry him is said to be a weakling who does nothing but cry. On their wedding night, assassins sneak in. The princess is so frightened that she drops her teacup, but a shard happens to slice an assassin’s throat. The Crow 2kReads—Score313Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, featuring two strong individuals, a battle of wits, and mutual redemption. Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind and his internal organs are failing, not surviving past winter; while the princess sent for a political marriage is a weak and useless woman who only knows how to cry. On their wedding night, an assassin sneaks in. The princess, terrified, smashes a teacup, a shard of which accidentally cuts the assassin's throat; the Crown Prince weakly shrinks into the bed, but a silver needle on his fingertip accidentally pierces the assassin's vital point. The entire court awaits the spectacle of this short-lived couple's downfall. Until one dark and stormy night, the world's greatest poison doctor, Yaksha, and the leader of the Assassin's Guild, Yama, fight fiercely for a divine elixir. As they tear off each other's masks, both fall silent. Chu Mochen approached, his voice low and deep: "My beloved consort, your night attire is far more beautiful than your phoenix coronet and wedding robes during the day." Yan Yunqi sneered, brandishing her poisoned needle: "Your Highness, even with your eyes still open and your temper flaring, you're still much more pleasing to the eye than during the day!" When a dramatic princess with a built-in armor that reflects physical attacks tenfold meets a powerful, sickly tycoon, the entire capital is left in tears!

17. 17 晚 The Evening Breeze Kisses Hong Kong Island 晚风吻港岛 Yu Lansheng屿蓝生Modern Romance337k WordsOngoing [Refined Hong Kong Tycoon × Pure-Hearted Little Melon]+ [Marriage Before Love]+ [Both Leads Are Inexperienced]+ [Older Man]+ [Secret Crush] When the eldest daughter of the main branch runs away on the eve of the wedding, Lin Yuzhi, the illegitimate daughter of the second branch, is pushed forward, to marry her wealthy future brother-in-law, Lu Jingyao, and preserve the prestige of the Lu and Lin families in Hong Kong society. The public mocks her as a “substitute bride,” while Lu Jingyao see 15Reads—Score118Shelves

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    This... This!!!

18. 18 快 Quick Transmigration Tragic Romances: The Green Tea Beauty Is Sweet and Flirtatious 快穿虐文：绿茶美人又甜又撩 Rongrong Bunny蓉蓉兔叽Fantastical Romance130k WordsOngoing [Immersive Quick Transmigration] [Turning Angsty Novels into Sweet Romance] [So What If She's a Little Scheming?] [A Touch of Everyone's Favorite] [Healing, Delicate Sweetheart vs. Awkward, Sharp-Tongued, Tsundere Man] [Over-the-Top Drama] [The Ultimate Delicate Beauty] Chu Chu is just like her name: a little green tea spirit who cultivated herself at Meng Po's soup stall. Having seen every kind of love, hate, anger, and obsession, she grew curious... She originally thought sweet romance would h 8.5kReads—Score787Shelves

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    The first world perfectly matches: the male lead is a military officer who gets entangled with the female lead after she jumps into the water, and he almost hates her, but later falls in love with her. His attitude towards the female lead is: "I know you're cunning, but you're still innocent and adorable, hahaha!"

19. 19 白 The White Moonlight Returns to the Capital, and the Crown Prince Kisses Her Until She Blushes Every Night 白月光回京，夜夜被太子爷亲红温 Wildfire Never Dies野火不熄Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Sweet! Doting! Steamy! Flirty! Satisfying! Both are inexperienced! Strong possessive streak!] He Yutang is pure and obedient; Zhou Yanze is wild and uninhibited. They were like two parallel lines, destined never to meet. In a dimly lit bar, she pretended to stumble and felt his chest muscles. She flirted and ran, but his powerful hand, veins bulging, clamped around her slender waist. “Just one little touch was enough for you? Want to play something more exciting with me?” They fell passionately 36.7kReads9.2Score4.1kShelves

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    This book is incredibly good! Sweet! Pampering! Seductive! Teasing! Exhilarating! They kiss in the very first chapter! The male and female leads kissed so much their lips were swollen! Super intense! Extremely intense! Male lead: Tall, incredibly handsome, extremely rich, sexy and wild, a prince of Beijing's elite circles. Female lead: Fair-skinned, beautiful, stunningly charming, both delicate and sassy, ​​a wealthy heiress. Very wild, very seductive, very exhilarating! Life should be exciting! Chinese people don't lie to Chinese people, you absolutely have to read this.

20. 20 京 Spring Tide over Beijing and Macau 京澳春潮 Midsummer Rain仲夏雨Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open August 7, 2026, at 7 p.m.] [Heiress vs. Men from All Walks of Life] Also known as Spring Tide in Jing'ao The first time Wen Ning saw Xie Zhiyu on Aodao, she knew he was a dangerous man. Even though he was merely sitting quietly in a dessert shop, eating a bowl of mung bean soup. The little shop was packed and noisy, yet no one dared share a table with him. A few meters around him, an island of solitude had been deliberately carved out. “Who is he?” “Xie Zhiyu. No on 182.5kReads9.6Score28.3kShelves

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    This book is highly recommended and incredibly good! The male and female leads are both very intelligent, and the tug-of-war between them is very engaging. [Heart emoji] I've read many books about arranged marriages that blossom into love, and I think this one is among the best.

21. 21 不 Weren't You the One Who Wanted a Divorce? How Did You End Up Hooked? 不是要离婚吗？怎么被钓成翘嘴了 Invincible Little Liufu无敌小六福Modern Romance418k WordsCompleted [A heroine with extreme contrast who’s secretly quite sneaky vs. a tough-talking, ruthless hero who doesn’t realize how funny he is] [Secret crush + marriage first, love later + groveling redemption + face-slapping] The year Xu Wang started her sophomore year, she married Fu Sinian, whom she had secretly loved for thirteen years. On their wedding night, Fu Sinian left Xu Wang alone and hid outside, refusing to come back. Xu Wang went looking for him, only to hear him making plans to divorce her. 862Reads8.4Score101Shelves

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    This is hilarious! The female lead is so good at roasting people, it cracked me up. There's an age gap, and the male lead initially really dislikes her. Although she's had a crush on him for many years, she knows he hates her, so she avoids him after marriage. She's like a zombie working her job in front of him, but incredibly vibrant and cheerful around her friends.

22. 22 旖 A Sultry Marriage 旖旎婚色 One Thousand Five One一千五一Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted [Cool on the outside, hot on the inside male lead × bright, timid but brave female lead] [Secret crush + devoted couple + sweet romance + wealthy family] Su Ning has wanted Lu Chixu for ages, and finally confesses to him, in front of the entire company leadership. Then he fires her without mercy. That very night, she takes advantage of an opportunity and sleeps with Lu Chixu. Su Ning figures she came out ahead. Afterward, she prepares to run. She hasn’t even stepped onto the plane when she’s dra 7.6kReads9.0Score710Shelves

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    [Arranged Marriage, Love Later, Pure Couple, Sweet Romance, Wealthy Family] 🏠The female lead has had a crush on the male lead for a long time and wanted to confess publicly, but was ruthlessly fired. Later, they spent a night together and got married. After marriage, they discovered each other's strengths, and their feelings slowly deepened. 🏠From the female lead's perspective, it's a case of unrequited love coming true, but from the male lead's perspective, it's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. Highly recommended! Give it a try!!!

23. 23 我 My Down-on-His-Luck Contract Boyfriend 我的落难合约男友 Snow Drifting Through the Borderlands边城飘雪Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts, contract romance, she pursues him early on, then he chases his wife] Lin Xiaoxiao pursued Luo Zheng for years, following him from their small town to Hong Kong for graduate school. She loved him with all her heart, but Luo Zheng always seemed out of reach. Then a sudden turn of events sent the once dazzling, confident Luo Zheng tumbling into the depths, with nowhere left to turn. Lin Xiaoxiao handed him a contract: pretend to be a couple for six months, no intimacy, and t 272Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A chance encounter in dire straits, a six-month contract, traps two people with unwavering devotion. Lin Xiaoxiao uses the guise of a transaction to conceal her years-long, unspoken love; Luo Zheng uses acting as an excuse to indulge in the tenderness born of adversity. They deliberately maintain distance, adhering to all boundaries, yet the heart's attraction knows no logic. As the six-month countdown ends, how will this fake romance blossom into something meaningful?

24. 24 一 A Heart Full of Tenderness 一腔温柔 Lie He劣鹤Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Suited-up ruthless tycoon, lovesick big shot x teary little bunny with a tendency to cry, both virgins, he’s a lone wolf around everyone else but a silly puppy around her, an old flame reignited beyond saving~] [He dotes on her + married first, love later + seven-year age gap + size difference + she’ll always be the exception and his favorite~] Better to offend a gentleman than a scoundrel, and better to offend a scoundrel than Yan Zhao! Who in the capital doesn’t know Yan Zhao’s infamous reput 5.2kReads9.0Score544Shelves

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    The story of a big tiger and a little white rabbit [smirk] The male lead is too strong, while the female lead is soft and cute [shy] Extreme contrast.

25. 25 挑 I Picked a Needy Puppy to Be My Husband 挑到了委屈小狗当老公 Song Fan宋饭Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted The score was just released, so it may rise [1v1, both pure, sweet romance, comedy, unconventional marriage-before-love, slow burn] A pampered heiress with two faces vs. a devoted, straightforward man who falls for her on his own After getting into a fight, Liang Zhiyue suffered a head injury. Pointing at the handsome tech tycoon Zhou Hansheng on the news, she insisted he was her husband. As she spoke, tears fell from her eyes. “I've had a crush on him for ten years, and we've been married for t 20.8kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves

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    This was supposed to be a marriage of convenience that blossomed into love in the female lead's eyes, but a forced marriage in the male lead's. The female lead suffered from amnesia and insisted that the male lead was her husband. Initially, the male lead didn't like the female lead but endured the pretense of marriage for the sake of money. However, as the pretense progressed, he fell in love, but the female lead regained her memory and tried to run away.

26. 26 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance900k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 11.1kReads8.0Score519Shelves

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    The Canary: The female lead has a fiancé, becomes pregnant unexpectedly with the male lead, who is a powerful minister. They have an adorable child and are secretly married.

27. 27 救 Help! My Abstinent CEO Steals a Kiss Every Night After We Got Married 救命！婚后，禁欲总裁每晚偷亲我 Baby Li Yu李渔宝宝Modern Romance518k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later. Both leads are virgins. A fresh college graduate accidentally hit an old man with her car. The old man glanced at his eldest grandson, a CEO nearing thirty and still a bachelor, and suddenly came up with an idea. Old man: “Young lady, I won’t make you pay for the damage or the medical bills. Just give me a great-grandchild in return.” The CEO glanced at the college girl. “Has our old ancestor finally lost his marbles?” College girl: “...Is he trying to shake me dow 21Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is terrified and runs away when she first sees the male lead; it's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, and both are virgins. A recent female college graduate accidentally bumps into an elderly man. The old man glances at his nearly 30-year-old, still-single CEO grandson and suddenly has an idea. The old man says, "Young lady, I won't make you pay me money or medical expenses, just give me a great-grandson." The CEO rolls his eyes at the female college student: "Is your grandmother senile?" The female college student: "... Is this some kind of extortion?" After getting their marriage certificate, the CEO leans against the wall... CEO: "My grandmother has excellent taste."

28. 28 罪 Love in Sin, Sweet Captive of Lord Xia 罪爱娇宠，夏爷的心尖囚 Ting Mian Xiaoxiao听绵晓晓Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Chasing Her After Losing Her] [Over-the-Top Drama] [Rekindled Romance] [Mutually Faithful] [Sweet and Bittersweet] The heroine coldly walks away, leaving their child with him. Once feared by all for his ruthless, blood-soaked ways, Master Xia keeps losing his composure in front of his own little troublemaker. The child is convinced Daddy is a bad uncle! She's a pro at biting and kicking, and cries every day as she desperately looks for Mommy. By day, Master Xia runs a massive corporation, his p 294Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead was so-so at first, but the part where he gets her back is really touching. He's so madly in love with her.

29. 29 墨 Ink Runs Dry, Longing Pierces the Bone 墨尽相思骨 Qing Mai清劢Ancient Romance163k WordsOngoing Pei Mo, a suspicious and calculating marquis, x Lin Jinye, a sensitive and long-suffering wife It begins with a marriage contract, grows through quiet devotion, and ends with them both falling completely in love. Pei Mo is deeply calculating and used to manipulating people's hearts, yet he doubts himself for falling in love and fears that affection will become a weakness. Lin Jinye is quiet and cool. She married him only to borrow his influence and escape the favoritism and ill treatment of her —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a series of tests and pulls until finally, neither wants to let go.

30. 30 偏 After the Obsessive Villain's Bratty Fiancée Awakens 偏执反派的作精未婚妻觉醒后 I'm Tired of Rice Cakes吃腻年糕了Modern Romance119k WordsOngoing Mutual first love, one-on-one romance, System [The paranoid man who thinks everyone is lusting after his fiancee vs. the pampered peacock with all of five cents' worth of acting ability] Yu Jintan was told that the world she lived in was a novel. She was a minor villainess, and the shallow, foolish, spoiled, but undeniably beautiful fiancee of an obsessive antagonist. Their only purpose was to trip up the male lead and help him rise to the top. In the end, they would both go bankrupt and spend a 4.3kReads—Score720Shelves

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    The male protagonist in this book starts off with some harsh words, but later he uses his own methods to win himself over and brainwash himself, especially...

31. 31 说 We Agreed to Divorce in Six Months: President Lu, Why Are You Crying? 说好半年后离婚：陆总你怎么哭了 Deer Sing as the Mist Rises雾起鹿鸣Modern Romance638k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + he falls first + clear-headed heroine + both leads have only ever been with each other] Bright and clear-headed × proud and secretly passionate The young Master Lu is proud, stubborn, and against marriage. He swore he would never spend his life orbiting a woman or become a henpecked husband. But his mother forced him to marry Xia Chuxin, shattering his dream of staying single. On the very first day of their marriage registration, Young Master Lu laid down the rules: 3.9kReads8.8Score355Shelves

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    [Marriage of Convenience, Love After Arrival, Wife-Chasing Hell, Two Wealthy Families, Two Clean Beauties] The first book: The male lead is initially stubborn and arrogant, but after the agreement expires, he absolutely refuses to divorce. The second book: The female lead has a crush on the male lead, who initially dislikes her. Even though she has a crush, she has a temper and won't indulge him. Later, she throws out divorce papers, and he… The third book: The male and female leads have a business marriage, but the male lead wants to break off the engagement. The female lead is furious and keeps flirting with him. The fourth book: Right after their marriage, the male lead goes abroad, and the female lead lives a comfortable life at home. She gets along well with her in-laws, doesn't have any trouble from her sister-in-law, and receives money from the male lead every month. She doesn't need to have children and lives a carefree life. Later, the male lead dotes on his wife. The fifth book: The female lead personally chose the marriage, but the male lead wants to break off the engagement, ultimately hurting her heart. The marriage is canceled, and later the male lead chases after her through a "wife-chasing hell," using both coaxing and flirting. The sixth book: The female lead initially has feelings for the male lead, but he ends up saying, "I don't like you," and from then on, she disappears from his life. [The rating isn't very high, but it's very good.]

32. 32 说 We Agreed It Was Only a Contract Marriage, So Why Does He Kiss Me Like Crazy in Private? 说好只是契约婚姻，私下他狂亲 Round and Round圆圆图图Modern Romance382k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s only one + sweet romance + secret crush comes true from the heroine’s perspective + marriage first, love later from the hero’s perspective] Shen Zhiyi was once the pampered daughter of a scholarly family, skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. But she lost both parents in a fire ten years ago. Ye Jinghuai was the sole heir to a top-tier wealthy family, a pampered young master who loved freedom and did whatever he pleased. They seemed to have nothing to d 2.8kReads8.3Score267Shelves
33. 33 逞 Indulging 逞娇 Yuan Yuan原瑗Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Rugged Hero and Sweetheart, A Princess's Devoted Suitor] [Marriage First, Love Later, One True Pairing, Sweet Romance] As the most honored princess of the Great Yi Dynasty, Pei Heyu was raised from birth in a world of wealth and luxury. When she grew up, she associated only with princes, nobles, and members of eminent families. Those young ladies and gentlemen all came from households of immense wealth, dressed in bejeweled finery. They drank Mingqian Longjing tea worth a fortune, ate tribute p 11.8kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    🌹🌹🌹The female lead is a pampered princess who is forced to marry far away to the frontier. She has a high-and-mighty attitude, while the male lead is an unruly general from the northern desert who doesn't fall for her act. The emotional tug-of-war between the two is full of tension and sweetness.

34. 34 大 The Young Lady Makes Her Move, Hooking Her Fiancé Until He’s Head Over Heels 大小姐开撩了，把未婚夫钓成翘嘴 Zhou Wealthy Cat周财猫Modern Romance382k WordsCompleted [Two wealthy families join forces in marriage + love grows over time + flirtatious push and pull, steamy and seductive + sweet romance] [Confident, dazzling, and bold heiress from Beijing's elite circle, who takes the initiative + cold, aloof, possessive heir to a Shanghai dynasty] Just after returning to the country, Li Wan received some bad news: her family had arranged a marriage for her. The worse news was that her fiance, whom she had never even met, wanted to call it off! Li Wan was furiou 10kReads8.5Score1.2kShelves
35. 35 闪 Flash-Married to the CEO: Please Restrain Yourself 闪婚总裁请节制 Ning Xiaotang宁小棠Modern Romance727k WordsCompleted On the eve of her wedding, her fiancé hooks up with her own sister. Furious, she turns around and marries the domineering, cold-hearted CEO rumored to be a devil. She thinks it’s just a loveless transaction, a fake marriage to fool everyone. But unexpectedly, he treats her with tender affection, fiercely protects her and takes her side, brutally puts the scummy man and woman in their place, and does everything he can to get her pregnant. Bewildered, she says, “Mr. He, our marriage is only for th 3.3kReads9.3Score351Shelves

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    Every book I bought features a marriage-of-convenience story where the male lead initially ignores the female lead but later proves him wrong.

36. 36 离 Divorce Papers, Please Approve 离婚报告，请批准 Cherry Thirteen车厘子十三Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Tough Hero Pursues His Wife in the 1970s + Marriage First, Love Later + The Long Road to Winning Her Back] In the third year of her marriage to Zhou Zhenbei, Song Wei finally faced reality. Their marriage had begun with their parents’ orders and ended with the return of his white moonlight. After one disappointment and blow after another, Song Wei finally gave up hope. If a forced melon doesn’t taste sweet, she didn’t want it. She calmly handed him a divorce petition. But he refused, no matter 13.4kReads7.0Score814Shelves

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    "Divorce Report, Please Approve" is a 1970s period drama about a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love! The female lead, heartbroken, files for divorce, and the tough-guy male lead embarks on a tumultuous pursuit to win her back. Full of everyday family drama and relatable family matters, the plot is incredibly captivating and a must-read for fans of period fiction.

37. 37 千 My Billionaire Husband Never Comes Home, So I’m Having the Time of My Life 千亿老公不回家，我在家里笑哈哈 Neng Dou能逗Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted [CEO romance + married first, love later + affection grows over time + flirtatious tension + sweet romance] He Shuyan marries Fu Wenting, heir to one of Jiangcheng's most powerful and wealthy families. Outsiders mock her, saying her mother-in-law chose her as a pitiful little wife for her infertile son, while her trillion-yuan husband is never home. On the surface, He Shuyan keeps quiet and shows no resentment, but in private she can barely contain her delight. No petty family drama, loving in-l 292Reads7.1Score—Shelves
38. 38 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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    They married first, then fell in love. He was initially a bit harsh and didn't like her. Can two sworn enemies get together without love before marriage? Her predicament: she was kicked out of her home and needed money to study intangible cultural heritage and pursue a master's degree. Forced to rely on her best friend's online romance to make money, she stayed at her best friend's house. Their marriage first, then falling in love, was exposed, and she was kicked out. Her best friend felt she was an ingrate who stole her love. He ignored her and went public, watching the drama unfold. Later, she became pregnant, opened that door, discovered her secret, and he kicked her out again. Their identities were about to be exposed.

39. 39 穿 Reborn as a Pampered Wife, the Love-Struck CEO Won't Leave Her 穿成娇妻女，恋爱脑总裁他不离了 Situ Sheng of the Executioner's Platform斩仙台的司徒胜Modern Romance153k WordsCompleted Su Wanqing transmigrates into the short-lived heroine of a devoted-wife System. Gu Yunting married the original heroine for the right to inherit his family fortune, yet he remained entangled with another woman, Lin Weiwei. In a fit of anger, the original heroine starved herself for seven days. When Gu Yunting returned, she pounced on him like a famished wolf, then died of exhaustion. When Su Wanqing wakes up, she discovers that the original heroine's husband is none other than her former nemesis 273Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is the reincarnation of the original female lead, who transmigrates to the present world and encounters her nemesis from her past life. The male lead has someone he likes, but marries the female lead to gain the family inheritance. He initially dislikes her, but later unconsciously falls in love with her, becoming secretly and openly jealous. The author has already written up to the part where the male lead is jealous, it's really good!

40. 40 裴 After His Engagement Is Broken Off, President Pei Goes Crazy Chasing His Wife 裴总被退婚后，追妻追疯了 Jian Yi渐一Modern Romance298k WordsCompleted The rating just opened! Not many votes yet! It'll go up later! [Both are each other's first | Happy ending | Winning her back | Two strong leads | Sweet romance] Radiant, outspoken heiress x arrogant, aloof heir to a wealthy family Wen Yuning, the second daughter of the Wen family in Nancheng, is a promising designer who graduated from Central Saint Martins at just 24. Raised to be spoiled, she believes that if she wants something, she must have it. Pei Shiyan is the marriage partner she chose 5.9kReads8.3Score562Shelves
41. 41 先 Married First, Pampered Later: Please Rein Yourself In, Mr. CEO 先婚后宠：总裁大人请克制 Hong Nansheng红南生Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted “Be a good girl and play your part as Mrs. Mo.” ... Ou Mo never imagined that the groom she had found on a whim would be Second Master Mo, the most powerful man in Nancheng, feared by everyone. She thought she was as good as dead, but after they married, he spoiled her rotten. As Ou Mo lies in a hospital bed, gritting her teeth against the pain, the man gives her a smug look. “Heal up properly. If you delay giving me a baby, I won’t let you off.” “...” 29Reads8.9Score—Shelves
42. 42 睡 I Slept with the Gloomy Male Supporting Character, So Why Is He Addicted? 睡了阴湿男配，他怎么还上瘾了？ Socially Anxious Little Dork社恐小呆瓜Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted [Both Pure] [Marriage Before Love] [The Female Lead Misunderstands the Male Lead at First, but the Truth Will Come Out Later] [Adorable Child] [Book Transmigration] A carefully orchestrated scandal allows a scheming cannon-fodder woman to successfully marry into a wealthy family. When Su Wanqiao transmigrates into the body of this cannon-fodder woman, she's already trapped with no way out and can only marry Pei Xuzhou, the gloomy, obsessive villainous male supporting character. The man is devote 1.1kReads—Score138Shelves

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    Please save my baby.

43. 43 首 Hold Me Tight, My CEO 首席老公抱紧我 Song Qixi宋七喜Modern Romance424k WordsCompleted Their story began with a loveless marriage between two wealthy families. To Chu Man, the Lu family’s second young master had top-notch looks, a top-notch physique, and a top-notch background, but his personality was the absolute worst! To outsiders, they were a perfect match, handsome and beautiful together. But Chu Man knew all too well that he was nothing but a wolf with his eyes fixed on her... 85Reads7.0Score—Shelves
44. 44 甜 Sweet Romance: The Cold, Stoic Man Is Absolutely Smitten 甜宠：冷面冰山他超爱的 Coconut and Taro Cream Pie奶椰香芋派Modern Romance349k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted one-on-one couple + face-slapping comeuppance + winning her back + happy ending] A scheming, sharp-tongued male lead who doesn’t mean what he says VS a sweet, innocent, delicate-flower heroine When they first met, Wen Yuning fell for the cool, handsome Lu Yanzhou. Lu Yanzhou told her, “It’s not like I’m into you.” Later, when Wen Yuning disappeared, he searched for her like a madman. Once he found her, he carefully drew her into his arms and said, eyes red, “I love y 1.8kReads8.0Score102Shelves
45. 45 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 Romance553k 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 tycoon in the military, politics, and business world, with a beautiful but frail female protagonist! Jiang Qingwu followed Gu Yunzhou from her small town back to Z City. Because of her sensitive body, she refused to let him touch her, 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...

46. 46 皇 The Empress Leaped to Her Death, and the Mad Tyrant Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 皇后纵身一跃，疯批暴君哭红了眼 Huang Dandan黄蛋蛋Ancient Romance635k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple + palace intrigue + regretful pursuit, clear-headed heroine, everyone's unattainable ideal] Meng Tang is a gracious, gentle empress who never competes for favor. Everyone thinks she is a true white lotus standing tall in the harem, and even the tyrant believes it. He takes a new concubine, and she smiles, congratulates him, and arranges for the newcomer to spend the night with him. He sends her restorative medicine, and she obediently takes it, knowing full we 22kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves

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    These three books are truly the pinnacle of ancient romance novels I've ever read. The female lead in the first one is very clear-headed and has a clear understanding of herself. The relationship between the male and female leads in the second one develops naturally and smoothly, a typical marriage-first-love story, which is very enjoyable, with its ambiguous and tug-of-war feeling!

47. 47 但 May Our Marriage Last Forever 但愿婚长久 Potato and Pork Stew土豆烧肉Modern Romance594k WordsCompleted The ruthless Mo Zong of the Tang Group is a force to be reckoned with in the business world, and Spring City’s most sought-after bachelor. Yet this perfect man, whom countless women adore, is saddled with an outrageous wife. On their wedding night, he leaves her alone in an empty room. After they marry, he nitpicks and throws his weight around. Qin Yunshu keeps her feelings hidden and calmly stays by his side. From then on, he uses his position as her boss to find fault with her at every turn, a 160Reads8.5Score—Shelves
48. 48 团 The Beloved Little Sister-in-Law: The Sixth Young Master’s Substitute Bride 团宠小弟媳：六少的替嫁新娘 There's a Cat on the Other Shore彼岸有猫Modern Romance592k WordsCompleted When Song Zhiyu was six, she came down with a “serious illness.” From then on, she hid all her brilliance and beauty, willingly becoming the ugly girl everyone hated. A scheme led to her becoming involved with the Gu family’s sixth young master. Rumor had it that the sixth young master of the Gu family was blind and disabled. Forced to marry him, Song Zhiyu expected to spend her days walking on eggshells. Instead, his older brothers and sisters spoiled her rotten. “Big Brother, the Sixth Young M 15Reads8.1Score—Shelves
49. 49 权 The Art of Winning Favor: Your Highness, Step into My Trap 权宠之道：王爷请入局 Drunk on a Startling Swan惊鸿醉Ancient Romance163k WordsOngoing [Super sweet + one-on-one romance + lighthearted + marriage of convenience + both become powerful later] On a snowy night, the frail and helpless Su Wanqing seeks help alone, carrying the pain of her parents' murder and the loss of her family's business. Gu Jingshen, the cold and ruthless Prince of Zhennan, becomes her only hope. A marriage contract looks like a desperate bargain on the surface, but behind it lies a deadly game. She seems gentle and patient, yet hides a sharp edge beneath the ad —Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 与 Dreaming with the Cold, Powerful Official: The Sweetheart Blushes and Her Heart Races 与清冷权臣共梦，娇娇脸红心跳 Orange Gummies橘子软糖Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + devoted couple] Fourth Miss Jiang lost both her parents when she was young. She has spent years hidden away in the inner quarters of the Jiang household, never meeting anyone. After coming of age, rumors spread that she is ugly and timid as a mouse, prompting her fiancé to break off their engagement. But on the day the engagement is called off, the man who arrives isn’t her fiancé. It’s his uncle, the man who visits her dreams every night. Jiang Fu has a secret. Ever since she c 12.3kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves

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