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. 501 财 The Tycoon’s Sweetheart: Darling, Be Good and Spoil Me 财阀小甜妻：老公，乖乖宠我 Flower-Surprised Magpie花惊鹊Modern Romance7.2M WordsOngoing Jiang Chenyu, the business world's emperor, swore he would never marry. Then one day, he was saddled with a sweet little wife, and Young Master Jiang began a whole new chapter of his life! “CEO, your wife smashed up the Wei family’s place.” “Has she calmed down?” “Not yet...” “Get a few more people over there to help her.” “CEO, your wife got into a fight and sent someone to the hospital.” “Is she satisfied?” “No.” The man kept working. “Carry on.” One day, when he heard that she’d gotten into a 87.3kReads9.4Score3.2kShelves

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   Age gap, marriage of convenience, love that blossoms into an inescapable romance

2. 502 朝 Clear as the Morning Mist 朝雾至清 Lu Xingyu鹿星鱼Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted A marriage first, love later + older man + slow-burn romance + a cold-faced, doting male lead A hugely ambitious superstar × a powerful man whose influence runs deep and quiet [At first, he is only physically attracted to her] - A marriage contract binds Lin Chaowu and Zhou Zhiqing together. He is the cold, inscrutable head of the powerful Zhou family. At first, he is only physically attracted to her; he does not love her, but he spoils her to an extraordinary degree. She is a top-tier star, 3.9kReads6.8Score363Shelves

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   Sweet romance novel about marriage before love

3. 503 我 The Imaginary Love of My Life Has Mr. Jiang Green with Jealousy 我虚构的白月光，让江先生醋翻啦 Shuang Rui双惢Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted They married in a flash after knowing each other for six months, and she settled into what was essentially a long-distance marriage. Jiang Junche rarely came home, and married life was dull and uneventful. Ye Ying thought a marriage without love could still be a successful one. She tried to suppress the fluttering in her heart, but couldn't help slowly growing closer to him. Mistaking him for someone with another woman in his heart, Ye Ying said through her pain, “...If you want a child, we can 768Reads9.0Score102Shelves
4. 504 长 After the Eldest Princess Let Go, the Grand Tutor Went All Out to Win Her Back 长公主放手后，太傅他追疯了 Qinghe's Little Scatterbrain清和的小迷糊Ancient Romance6k WordsCompleted After the Grand Princess Let Go, the Imperial Tutor Went All Out to Win Her Back 354Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 505 储 Storing Charm 储媚色 Cloud Rabbit云兔子Ancient Romance512k WordsCompleted Li You transmigrated into a book, becoming the delicate, flowerlike heroine of a historical romance about political intrigue and tragic love, a heroine the male lead would torment in body, heart, and soul from beginning to end. But the moment she arrived, Li You discovered that her cousin, the story's wicked second female lead, had been reborn. So she was about to be demoted to a mere cannon-fodder character? Li You: "..." Fine, let me lie down for a while. On her wedding day, her cousin didn't 9.1kReads9.1Score1kShelves

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   Arranged marriage, love at first sight! Super sweet, no angst! The male lead later proves himself wrong and is totally won over! The female lead is beautiful, clear-headed, and honest. She seems like an easy target, but she's actually sharp as a cactus—clear-headed, patient, and resilient. She has a bit of a "what will be, will be" mentality, perfect reading comprehension, and a knack for grasping the "key points." Her mind is a bit quirky. The male lead is handsome, arrogant, and has a lot of a temper. He's so sharp-tongued that he's outspoken. He's beautiful but self-aware, usually elegant and composed, a bit arrogant and childish, but he's often left speechless by the female lead's sharp tongue, making him so angry he almost explodes with rage, haha. Their interactions are really hilarious!

6. 506 清 Qingfeng Villa 清风墅 Sunlit Bird扶光鸟Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Marriage first, love later + Age gap + Literary family + Slow-burn romance + Both leads are each other's first] *Theme: Children who are cherished don't have to say they're sorry.* As a child, Shu He was utterly broken by her coldhearted father. During an extreme snowstorm in Jingbei, she wandered alone by the roadside, clutching the doll that had grown up with her. The blizzard raged, and she eventually collapsed, frozen stiff. A Bentley pulled over. The young man 114.3kReads9.5Score14.7kShelves

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   This book is absolutely amazing! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

7. 507 乖 Be Good, Sign the Prenup and We'll Get Our Marriage License 乖，签了婚前协议书，我们就领证 Splendid Sunshine锦绣阳光Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted Synopsis [top-tier wealthy family + marriage first, love later + domineering male lead who spoils her endlessly + both leads are devoted to each other] To spare her family any more suffering, Shi Nan agrees to marry into the Qin family for a bride price of one million. She knows Qin Yan doesn't like her, so she works hard to earn money and pay off her debt, hoping to divorce him as soon as possible. Until one day, someone bullies her and brings tears to her eyes. Qin Yan pulls her into his arms 1.8kReads9.1Score283Shelves

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   That must be it! It's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male lead always thinks the female lead is scheming, but later he falls hopelessly in love.

8. 508 替 The Substitute Bride: Ninth Master, Please Hold Me 替嫁萌妻：九爷，求抱抱 Sweet Sugar甜甜糖Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Ninth Master Lu of A City is violent and sinister, and everyone who sees him has to kneel and bow! Rumor has it that there’s a snake pit in Ninth Master Lu’s home, filled with piles of white bones! Rumor has it that Ninth Master Lu’s little bride, who married him in her sister’s place, has run away!!! When Ninth Master Lu flies into a rage, the heavens and earth tremble. Everyone in the city lives in fear... When they meet again, Ninth Master Lu gives a merciless smile and pull 978Reads8.8Score129Shelves

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   The female lead is a substitute bride, and the male lead is initially indifferent to her. However, he gradually crosses his bottom line repeatedly because of her. (Warning: He doesn't touch the female lead until after chapter 500.)

9. 509 和 I Got a Flash Marriage with the Boy Next Door 和邻家哥哥闪婚了 Oh, the Stars' Dream星星的梦啊Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [The heroine’s secret crush comes true] [The hero marries first, falls in love later] [Handsome, roguish CEO vs. gentle author] [No angst for angst’s sake. The plot follows the characters’ personalities (bows)] The boldest thing Sheng Nianyi had ever done was probably turn her “crush” into her “husband.” When she learned that Huo Chengye was in a hurry to find someone to appease his family, Sheng Nianyi worked up the courage to offer herself. “Brother Chengye, I can help you.” Huo Chengye teased 8.1kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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   🌈🌈A sweet and bittersweet story about a sickly female protagonist who enters into a marriage of convenience with a cold and aloof CEO. Initially disliked, she gradually loses control and dotes on him. "Ruan Ning (sickly and delicate) and Pei Hanyuan enter into a marriage of convenience. At first, he disliked her because he thought she was short-lived and tried to distance himself from her. Later, he couldn't help but supervise her taking her medicine, take care of her meals, and even broke his promise not to touch her on a rainy night—turning their 'marriage of convenience' into a sweet and uncontrollable doting affair."

10. 510 宋 Dr. Song’s Heartbeat Report 宋医生的心动报告 The Red Tea Gentleman红茶绅士Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love + Devoted to Each Other + Healing Each Other + The Husband's Long Road to Winning Her Back] Song Chengran, a cardiothoracic surgeon at the city hospital, dislikes being in the public eye, yet he's the dream man of countless women. Young, single, rich and powerful, highly skilled, handsome and refined, cool and abstinent, and revered by all. Lin An is his secret wife, but she's never even gotten within three steps of him. So she comes up with a plan to win Song Chengran over 980Reads9.1Score101Shelves
11. 511 新 On Our Wedding Night, I Was Spoiled by the Possessive, Lovesick Villain 新婚夜！我被偏执病娇反派宠上天 Mu Mur an木木燃Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + goofy fun + possessive schemer + scumbag-smiting face-slapping + System that prolongs her life] After transmigrating into a book as the short-lived villain's doomed new bride, Yu Mingming thought her life was over. As she sobbed, the cold genius villain panicked. “Did I hurt you?” Yu Mingming felt even worse. Not only had she become cannon fodder, she'd also lost the chastity she'd guarded for years. At least the powerful villain was handsome and rich. She'd come out ahead. Yu M 9.5kReads9.3Score659Shelves

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    ❗I found the book you wanted, it's a perfect match! It's really good! 🍀The male and female leads are in an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. She gets married because she's pregnant, but gradually develops feelings for him! Her husband, who was originally bankrupt, turns out to be a billionaire!

12. 512 呜 Wah! I Only Found Out My Husband Was a Villain Turning Dark After I Got Pregnant 呜！怀崽后才发现老公是黑化反派 Big White Rabbit Milk Candy大白兔奶棠Modern Romance532k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + sweet everyday romance + school life in the early chapters, CEO romance later + spoiled, adorable cannon-fodder heroine vs. darkening, obsessive villain hero + the heroine goes from universally disliked to everyone’s beloved] After an unexpected transmigration into a book, Bai Qianyou becomes the fiancée of the male lead, Shang Du. According to the book, Shang Du is the dream man everyone adores: aloof and noble, devastatingly handsome, and seemingly above desire. Loo 3.4kReads9.1Score367Shelves

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    —After transmigrating into a book, I actually became the villain's childhood sweetheart! [What?] Bai Qianyou originally wanted to relax and enjoy herself, but reality wouldn't allow it. [Frustrated] She discovered that in the original story, she was a cannon fodder female supporting character who was tortured to death by him! [Shocked] "How should I break this situation? [Thinking] Is it too late to run away now?" The blackened Shang Du grabbed her waist and kissed her: "Too late, baby." [KISS] A ruthless academic genius becomes a paranoid CEO, a spoiled girl disliked by everyone is instead pampered into the apple of her eye, escape during pregnancy × forced love, sweet and angsty intertwined, HE! [Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added][Bookshelf added]

13. 513 快 Quick Transmigration: The Host Can Complete Missions Even by Slacking Off 快穿：宿主摆烂也能完成任务 Orange Toast橘觞Modern Romance722k WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + one-on-one romance + male lead is love-struck + male lead falls for her on his own + heroine can be sweet or seductive + both leads are virgins + no misunderstandings] Jin Yan found the world a little boring. It seemed she had forgotten something, but she couldn't remember what. One day, after waking up, she was inexplicably bound to a soft, white little ball. It said they had to collect someone's fragments so she could recover her lost memories. She had no interest in s 16.9kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
14. 514 犬 My Puppy-Like Childhood Friend Claims His Place in an Instant, Holding His Beloved Close 犬系竹马秒上位，抱紧怀中的宝贝 Dan Ji Ming淡季明Modern Romance236k WordsCompleted [Childhood Sweethearts] [Married Young] [Marriage Before Love] [The Male Lead Falls Hard] * Lu Yechen had always considered Jiang He his best friend. Then one sudden confession disrupted the peaceful relationship between them. "Don't you have a fiance?" "Does having a fiance mean I can't like you?" Lu Yechen returned her love letter exactly as it was, making his rejection clear. Jiang He lowered her eyes, looking dejected. "Then I can only go on liking you in secret." Lu Yechen was in a foul moo 2.8kReads8.7Score228Shelves

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    Absolutely true. The male lead is a total turn-off. They talk about divorce on their first day of marriage. They're childhood sweethearts.

15. 515 离 After the Divorce, She Told Everyone He Was Dead 离婚后，她到处跟人说他死了 Listening to Snow at Midnight午夜听雪Modern Romance663k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + angst and sweetness + both leads are each other’s one and only + the husband has to win his wife back] From the day Shen Weilan married Bo Sihan, she was prepared for him to break her heart. After all, she had stolen this marriage, taking it from her half-sister, Su Wan, a master manipulator who had a crush on him. Su Wan’s eyes reddened. “He married you for the inheritance, not because he loves you. What do you have to feel so smug about?” Shen Weilan smiled, utter 9.8kReads7.9Score1.1kShelves

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    The male protagonist believed the scheming woman's words, and their initial interactions were unfriendly. However, he fell in love with her during their time together. Due to his grandmother's will, he was forced to divorce, and at this time, the female protagonist discovered she was pregnant…

16. 516 唇 A Beauty Mark Beneath His Lip and a Little Pear-Dimpled Smile 唇下痣和小梨涡 What Tree Grows Peanuts?花生什么树Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted Sunshine boy × cries at the drop of a hat Everyone knew that the young master of the Ji family had been the center of attention since childhood, a darling of heaven who was out of everyone's league. He received so many love letters he could barely hold them, but never opened a single one. - One night, six years later, Zhu Guan'er was tipsy when Ji Zhao found her and took her home. Ji Zhao took his time winning her over, and Zhu Guan'er fell for him step by step. When she learned he had a first l 3.8kReads9.3Score669Shelves

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    These are all really good, the last one is especially sweet, the male lead is really fond of the female lead, they're all very sweet, feel free to jump in! [Heart emoji]

17. 517 穿 After I Transmigrate Into a Book, I Flirt Recklessly with the Obsessive Villain 穿书后在偏执反派的心尖肆意撩火 Shen Xingxu沈星许Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, playful flirting, and pure feel-good indulgence!] Jiang Chuyi, a sweet-voiced, soft-hearted top-tier star, transmigrates into a book. When she wakes up, she has to face a divorce showdown with the powerful villain, and the prospect of being tortured to death! To stay alive, she pulls out all the stops to fan the flames in his heart. The man, once obsessive and violent, pins her in his arms and murmurs in a voice that makes her melt, “Baby, if you’re going to tease me, you have to 7.4kReads9.3Score758Shelves

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    ✨✨These are all stories of marriage first, then love. The male lead initially dislikes the female lead, but later falls for her. 💖💖In the first three books, the male lead is drugged, and the female lead accidentally sleeps with him, gets pregnant on the first try. They then get married because of the pregnancy, but the male lead feels the female lead deliberately drugged him, so he dislikes her. But later, he dotes on his wife and raises their child, making it incredibly sweet. 🍭🍭④After transmigrating into a book, she wakes up to face a divorce battle with the villainous boss, and a fate of being tortured to the point of death! To survive, the female lead, Jiang Chuyi, uses all her charm to ignite his heart. Later, the obsessive and violent man holds her in his arms, his voice soothing: "Baby, you've messed with me, you have to take responsibility." 💘💘Follow Xiaolanhua @Mingruolan, and you'll never be short of books to read!💖

18. 518 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
19. 519 救 Help! I’m Trapped in a Toxic Rich-Family Romance and Can’t Get Out 救命！我被困在豪门虐恋里出不来 South Sea Pearl Knows My Heart南珠知我意Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted [Reverse Transmigration into a Book] [Strong Heroine and Hero] [Feel-Good Wealthy-Family Romance] Han Xixi transmigrates into a wealthy-family romance novel. Armed with knowledge of the plot, she initially thrives. But just when the heroine is supposed to leave the country and disappear from the story, events stop following the original plot. Chen Moran, a little-known C-list actress, becomes an overnight sensation after rumors spread that she got between domineering CEO Li Qing and rising star —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms!! A reverse transmigration story!! The female lead uses any means necessary to marry the male lead in the early stages and even gets pregnant with his child!! The male lead initially dislikes her, but later he shamelessly pursues her!! The female lead is a big star who later achieves phenomenal success in her career.

20. 520 报 Report, Mr. CEO: Your Wife Dumped You Again 报告总裁，你又被夫人甩了 North North Star北北星Modern Romance218k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced, wealthy CEO, marriage before love] Everyone says Pei Yishen doesn’t love Su Chi and was forced into the marriage. That’s why, on their wedding day, Pei Yishen left for a foreign country, making Su Chi a laughingstock throughout the city. Their marriage was a constant battle. But who could have guessed… “Mr. Pei, someone hit madam.” “Break his hand.” “Mr. Pei, madam wants to go on vacation.” “Go buy her an island.” “Mr. Pei, madam wants a divorce.” “Tell her she can 104Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    The male lead initially disliked the female lead and wanted to divorce her, but after spending time together, he fell in love with her.

21. 521 替 The Substitute Bride's Cold, Delicate Wife Is Actually His White Moonlight 替嫁冷娇妻竟是白月光 Summer Shade夏日成荫Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted [Angst First, Then Sweetness + Marriage Before Love + Heroine with a Secret Identity + Substitute] [Two Strong Leads] The male lead is a wealthy corporate heir, and the female lead is strong-willed. Xiao Beichen, heir to the Xiao family, watched his father grieve inconsolably a year after his mother's death. He was even afraid his father might follow her. Yet not two years later, his father happily welcomed his pregnant stepmother into the family and sent him abroad, where he stayed for fifteen 228Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love: After returning to his home country, the male lead is forced to marry the female lead, who turns out to be the daughter of his enemy, who killed his beloved. Initially, the male lead torments the female lead to avenge his lost love, but he gradually falls in love with her, only to later discover that she is actually his beloved…

22. 522 流 Exiled to Ningzhou, I Have a Powerful Minister as My Bookkeeper 流放宁州，权臣给我当账房 Shi Gong and Mu Zi十工和木子Ancient Romance342k WordsCompleted [Build wealth + family squabbles + pocket dimension + devoted male lead] When Jin Xiu woke up, she found herself in the unfamiliar Great Yong, where she had become a bride sent to bring good fortune to a sick groom! To make matters worse, her new husband was bedridden, and his family was so poor they couldn't even afford pickled vegetables. Then grasping relatives came knocking, pressuring them at every turn to get their hands on the family's belongings. Jin Xiu looked at her frail husband in be 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story begins with the male protagonist already exiled to his destination, while the female protagonist is reborn and transmigrates to his new location. They get married as soon as they arrive, and the male protagonist initially tries to kill her. It's a traditional Chinese romance novel about marriage first, love later, and a slow-burning, peaceful relationship.

23. 523 嫁 Marrying Mr. Yu 嫁给喻先生 Da Er Lin达尔林Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted [The print edition of the same name is now available / The short drama of the same name is now streaming] [Cheerful artist vs. aloof, calculating professor] [Age gap + marriage before love + sweet romance + long-planned courtship + slow-burn love] Shi Sheng and Yu Wenzhou met on a blind date. But even on their wedding day, she still couldn't figure out what Yu Wenzhou saw in her. Since they didn't have much of a romantic foundation, Shi Sheng thought it would be good enough if they could at leas 33.1kReads9.4Score3.4kShelves
24. 524 应 Mrs. Ying, Mr. Ying Has a Secret Crush on You 应太太，应先生他暗恋你 Xu Xu絮絮Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [Substitute + unattainable first love + groveling arc + long-planned romance + second male lead takes the lead] The day Wen Yao caught Jiang Sihuai kissing the woman he had always loved, torrential rain was pouring down. She was soaked through, while the man behind her held an umbrella to shield her from the rain. His hand covered her eyes, warmth meeting cold. Wen Yao's lashes trembled despite herself. His cool, low voice sounded beside her ear. “Don't look. It'll hurt your eyes.” He never wast 1.3kReads8.9Score139Shelves
25. 525 且 And Song Shiyi 且颂时宜 Broccoli Flower Goes Wild西兰花花哗Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + two powerful families + both leads are virgins + entertainment industry] [Bright, beautiful, high-maintenance actress x steady, restrained, fatherly man] Shu Yi had just changed into a soaking-wet T-shirt and started blocking out her movements on set when she noticed a stranger sitting behind the monitors. The set was dim, and his face was hidden in the shadows, impossible to make out. All she could see was one hand lightly tapping the arm of the chair. He looked important 1.3kReads8.7Score128Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love 🍀 At first, they couldn't stand each other, and there was no love between them. He couldn't accept their chaotic life, but Shuyi ignored his dissatisfaction. 🌷 She was proud, but willing to endure hardship for her acting career. He visited her on set and saw clips of her acting. Later, he felt sorry for Shuyi 🌧…

26. 526 家 After Her Family Went Bankrupt, She Had a Flash Marriage with a Billionaire 家族破产后，她闪婚亿万富豪 Cola Pumpkin可乐南瓜Modern Romance372k WordsCompleted [Cool, brilliant beauty of a doctor x CEO who seems icy on the outside but is really a devoted puppy husband] [Married first, love later + sweet romance + both completely inexperienced + happy ending] At first, she was framed by her first love and crossed paths with the most ruthless man in T City. He snapped, “You’ve got some nerve!” Later, they got their marriage license. As soon as she stepped through the Song family’s front door, he coldly tossed her a divorce agreement. “Our marriage contra 55Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    This is exactly what happened! The moment she stepped through the Song family gates, he coldly tossed her divorce papers. "Our marriage contract is for six months!" "I can give you some money, but the one thing I can't give you is my feelings. I won't fall in love with a scheming woman." She readily agreed. Later, the man begged to get back together. She chuckled, "Young Master Song, where's your face?" "What do I need face for? I want you, your heart." They agreed to keep their marriage secret, but he wanted the whole world to know he was married; they said they didn't love each other, but now all he wants are kisses, hugs, and being lifted up high every day…

27. 527 重 Reborn and Spoiled: The Beautiful, Flirtatious Favorite of an Obsessive Tycoon 重生霸宠：偏执大佬的小撩精恃美行凶 Chi Mitang池米唐Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Everyone’s Darling + Protective + Secret Identities + Mutual Devotion and Flirting] In her previous life, her family was destroyed, and she died a gruesome death on the high seas. Reborn, Shangguan Wu can’t possibly have any bad intentions. She just wants revenge, and she wants the good man who loves her wholeheartedly, too! Shangguan Wu lifted the man’s chin and breathed softly, “I’ll heal your legs. You and I will marry by contract for one year. Do you agree?” 3.1kReads9.3Score494Shelves
28. 528 萌 My Adorable Baby Is a Rebel Who Loves Making His CEO Dad's Life Miserable 萌宝一身反骨，专给霸总爹添堵 Wutong Tree in the South南边梧桐Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Adorable baby + raising a child + marriage before love + sweet romance + devoted couple, 1v1] Two years after separating from Huo Qinghan, Gu Yao set up a street stall with her son, doing her best to stay out of his way. But the cold-hearted man tracked her down with his nephew. Why was this powerful CEO not only helping her run the stall, but also trying to move right in? Gu Yao: “Mr. Huo, we have nothing to do with each other anymore.” Huo Qinghan pointed to the little one clinging to his 176.8kReads8.8Score6.8kShelves

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    An arranged marriage that blossoms into love. After a misunderstanding leads to their separation, the female lead discovers she's pregnant. She starts a street stall to make ends meet, and the male lead pursues her again! No "white moonlight" (ideal love interest)!! A must-see for fans of ensemble casts!!!

29. 529 重 After Being Reborn, I Became the Obsession of a Man with a Drug Addiction 重生后，我成了偏执大佬的药瘾 A Boat Adrift in the Distance浮舟遥Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins] [Sweet romance] [Mutual healing] In her previous life, Shi Wan died a tragic death. Fu Tingchen gave his life for her and perished in a sea of flames. Reborn, Shi Wan has the advantage at every turn. She plans each step carefully, vowing to protect the person she loves most. Fu Tingchen is possessive by nature, violent and ruthless. Yet he doesn’t know that after they marry, he’ll dote on one woman without restraint, treating her with tender affection. “A Chen, why didn’ 60.8kReads9.4Score6.1kShelves

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    Super good rebirth novel!!! Rebirth + arranged marriage to love + wealthy CEO, the female lead is not a naive and innocent girl, and the male lead is not mute either; they both speak their minds!!!

30. 530 闪 The Sweetheart I Married on a Whim: My Scheming CEO Is Actually So Irresistible 闪婚小甜妻：腹黑总裁他真香了 Lu and Deer陆与鹿Modern Romance572k WordsCompleted [Both are each other's first and only + marriage before love] [A gentle, non-domineering CEO vs a sweet, kind girl with a mind of her own] On her way to school, Su Jinwei suddenly found a marriage certificate shoved into her hands. Help! Her dad had married her off without even asking her... Luckily, her “husband” was pretty handsome, and he seemed to have plenty of money? Shen Shiqing was a workaholic. Because of his family circumstances, he had never expected much from marriage. In public, 752Reads9.1Score134Shelves

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    The male lead didn't like the female lead at first, but they were together because of their family elders. However, he didn't hold out for long and gradually fell in love with her!

31. 531 摄 The Regent’s Caged Sparrow Has Flown Away 摄政王的笼中雀飞走了 Today Is Like Yesterday今妍如昔Ancient Romance512k WordsCompleted (Both leads are devoted to each other, traditional historical romance, marriage first and love later, a long road to winning back his wife, not a wish-fulfillment story) “Not bad-looking.” He stroked her beautiful face, his smile wicked. “A virtuous woman makes a wife; beauty belongs in the bedchamber. You are unworthy of being my wife!” On their wedding night, Mo Xuanyuan demoted Lou Mingyue from wife to concubine. Later, he demoted her again, making her a bedchamber maid. She endured every har 338Reads7.3Score111Shelves

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    First book: Contemporary romance, arranged marriage that blossoms into love, the male lead matures later, a story of two strong, evenly matched protagonists. Second book: Historical romance, the male lead is initially domineering and possessive, a bit fierce towards the female lead, but later becomes very doting and devoted.

32. 532 蓄 Deliberately Tempting You 蓄意招惹 Luo Youyou骆呦呦Modern Romance399k WordsCompleted In Jiang Zao's eyes, Li Yao was dazzling and out of reach. But in Li Yan's eyes, Jiang Zao was just a pretty vase, fragile and useless. Later, he picked up the pieces one by one, trying to put her back together as she had been... 114Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    The story is about marriage first, then love. The male lead's approach to the female lead is entirely based on a formula, starting from nothing and gradually developing into deep love.

33. 533 奶 Creamy Peach Romance 奶油恋桃 The Moon Cooed月亮咕咕了Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Mutual Devotion] The cool, handsome SWAT captain everyone sees, but a shamelessly proper man in private x a sweet, innocent little bunny Sheng Qinian, captain of the SWAT headquarters, suddenly got married, and it was a whirlwind wedding. On their first day as newlyweds, his sweet little wife slept in a separate room. By the third day, she had run off to stay in her school dormitory. Sheng Qinian kept making the first move, time and time again, until Jiang Suisui b 4.1kReads9.2Score493Shelves

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    A seemingly aloof and serious SWAT team captain meets a soft and innocent SWAT team leader, Sheng Qinian, who suddenly gets married—a whirlwind romance. On their first day of marriage, his sweet little wife sleeps in a separate room. On the third day, she moves into her school dormitory.

34. 534 闺 Best Friends Transmigrate Into a Book Together! Marry a Rough-and-Ready Man! If You Leave, I’m Leaving Too 闺蜜齐穿书！嫁糙汉！你离我也离 Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings椒盐鸡翅块Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + rough-and-tough hero + sweet romance + face-slapping + daily life + building a fortune + raising kids] The moment Shen Wu opened her eyes, she saw a man who was exactly her type. Realizing she had transmigrated into a book, she then heard a familiar voice and understood that she wasn't the only one who had transmigrated: her best friend had come along too, and now they were sisters-in-law... The two of them had entered a novel written by someone who envied them. In 81kReads9.4Score7.5kShelves
35. 535 领 After We Got Our Marriage License, My Possessive Uncle Kisses Me 99 Times a Day 领证后，偏执大叔每天吻我99次 Sweet Kitty Ya甜猫儿吖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Adapted into the short dramas You Are the Light of My Life and A Glimmer of Light for You Qin Xin was the Qin family's only heiress. But right after her grandfather passed away, her father brought home an older sister. Her sister was always picking on her, and her father openly favored the other girl. He even dumped Qin Xin in a cemetery on a rainy day like she was a piece of trash. Just when Qin Xin thought she'd be left homeless, she met a gloomy CEO. After the CEO sweet-talked and coaxed 5.1kReads9.4Score750Shelves
36. 536 暗 A Secret Crush: As Bittersweet as a Song 暗恋啊，它酸涩如歌 Rou Zhi柔只Modern Romance583k WordsCompleted [Contract marriage + married first, love later + groveling for your wife] Xia Zhiyuan and Lu Ang were a fake married couple brought together by a debt of gratitude between their fathers. They agreed to divorce when the time was right. Their contract stipulated that they could not interfere in each other’s private lives, and that they had to play the loving couple in front of their elders. Lu Ang had a beloved woman for whom he would give everything. They were deeply in love, while Xia Zhiyuan w 4.7kReads8.1Score436Shelves
37. 537 宁 Professor Ning Is Troubled: What Should He Do About His Socially Anxious Wife? 宁教授苦恼，太太是个社恐怎么办 Cang Lin藏琳Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Marriage first, love later + two strangers + little white rabbit and big bad wolf] [Pretend-proper history professor × genuinely antisocial voice actor] Zi Su always thought Ning Shisui had entered a marriage of convenience with her because he couldn't be with the person he loved. Until one night, he got drunk and gently held her captive in his arms. Zi Su was so nervous she didn't dare move. Stammering, she asked, “Prof... Professor Ning, don't you like men?” His gaze burned as he 6.1kReads8.9Score740Shelves

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    The male and female leads are both very gentle, respectful, and honest with each other. The female lead is socially awkward but gradually gets closer to the male lead; the male lead falls in love at first sight and is secretly jealous, haha.

38. 538 军 Three Years of Marriage, No Visits: I Ask for a Divorce, and He Panics 军婚三年不相见，我提离婚他慌了 Deer Call in the Fertile Fields沃野鹿鸣Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted The rating just came out, but it'll go up... Doting husband + Devoted couple + Satisfying face-slapping + No misunderstandings + They speak their minds + Everyday family life In her previous life, Tong Jiaojiao died in the barren northwest. After being reborn, the first thing she did was go to the military district to get a divorce. She'd been married for three years, and her husband had spent all three years away on missions. She'd been a wife in name only for three years. She thought things wo 4.7kReads7.8Score341Shelves

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    [Already recommended] ② The male lead was the female lead's childhood sweetheart in her past life. They were secretly married for three years and had a daughter. She thought he loved her, but on the day he married his first love, their daughter died tragically. Unable to bear it, she jumped off a building and was reborn on her 18th birthday. He Tingchuan no longer wanted her. [Already recommended] ① In her past life, her husband didn't come home for three years after their marriage. When he did come home, his first words were "divorce." After the divorce, she was exiled to the Northwest and died tragically. After being reborn, she decided to divorce him; she didn't want this man anymore.

39. 539 失 The Wealthy Husband I Mistook for Mine After Losing My Memory Has Gone Too Far 失忆后错认的豪门老公，他玩脱了 Ink Verses of a Red Apple红苹果的墨韵Modern Romance277k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + a regretful husband’s redemption + the powerful one humbles himself + five-year age gap + both are each other’s first and only + happy ending] A scheming, rebellious financial magnate and his stubborn, resilient, ordinary young wife After an accident leaves art student Cheng Jiayi with amnesia, she mistakes Huo Jingchen, the richest man in the capital, for her husband. But instead of correcting her, he goes along with it and marries her, holding her in his arms ever 244Reads6.1Score111Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. The female lead has amnesia, and the male lead falls in love after an arranged marriage. [Heart][heart]

40. 540 婚 After Marriage, Mrs. Jiang Is So Spoiled Her Eyes Turn Red 婚后上瘾，江太太被宠得眼角发红 Qing Qing Ci轻卿辞Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted Everyone in Haicheng knew that Jiang Jingyu and Nan Shiyu were famously distant. They separated as soon as they got married. One left for overseas to expand the business, while the other stayed in Haicheng, the pampered heiress of a wealthy family. They spent most of the year apart. Gradually, rumors spread through their social circle that they were only putting on a show and were about to divorce. The rumors grew more and more intense. Just as everyone was wondering when they would officially s 15.1kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    Arranged marriage to fall in love is truly sweet and delightful.

41. 541 她 The Movie Emperor She Raised Turned Evil. After Being Reborn, She Shouldn't Provocate Him 她养的影帝黑化了，重生后少惹他 Xi Ye嘻爷Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Previous life: [Arrogant, domineering heiress vs. down-and-out school heartthrob who endured humiliation] This life: [Well-behaved heiress who knows better than to get involved vs. dark, obsessive, devoted movie star] In her previous life, Lu Yao, heiress to a top-tier family, fell in love with He Tingchuan at first sight, then begged her father to bring him home from the orphanage! From then on, the proud, aloof boy had his spirit broken and was forced to submit. She liked men with bulging musc 14.2kReads6.3Score890Shelves
42. 542 表 He Acts Like He Doesn't Like Me, but Secretly Wants to Kiss Me Breathless 表面不喜欢，背地要把我嘴亲烂 Moon Toast酹月Two Male Leads276k WordsCompleted [Two male leads / marriage first, love later / comedy / sweet romance / devoted to each other] [Beautiful, high-maintenance bottom × paternal, domineering CEO top] The much Sheng Yunk e disliked Bai Wan five years ago, the much he spoils him five years later. Everyone in high society knows Sheng Yunk e dotes on Bai Wan, lavishing him with islands, buildings, and private jets, and showing off his husband all over social media. Sheng Yunk e, transported from five years ago to the present, feels li 7.4kReads9.4Score841Shelves

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    🐳🐳🐳A time paradox! Five years ago, the mortal enemy becomes a doting husband five years later! When Sheng Yunke from five years ago transmigrates to the future, he finds his social media feed filled with his obsequious displays of affection for his "arch-enemy," Bai Wan—giving her a private island with the caption "My wife's foot bath basin," and livestreaming the dismantling of a billion-dollar yacht just to make him smile! The domineering CEO, back in time, is devastated and frantic: "Am I under a spell?!" Meanwhile, Bai Wan silently pulls out the marriage agreement, raises an eyebrow, and chuckles: "Mr. Sheng, running away now... Counts as marital infidelity." Marriage before love? No! This is a destiny welded together even across time!

43. 543 周 Mr. Zhou’s Love Is as Cheap as Grass 周先生的爱，如草般轻贱 Da Ya大呀Modern Romance161k WordsCompleted [A tragic short story. The heroine is dead from the start. No resurrection, no rebirth.] [Melodramatic and clichéd] In the kidnapping case where he had to choose between two people, Zhou Yansheng saved his first love and abandoned his wife. Later, he realized his mistake, but his wife could never come back… 37.9kReads5.4Score1.6kShelves

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    ① The male lead proposed to his first love nine times, but was rejected each time. He then married the female lead instead, a marriage of convenience that blossomed into love. Feeling uncomfortable in love with her, he later saved her during a kidnapping incident where he had to choose between two options, abandoning his wife. Later, he realized his mistake, but his wife was gone forever. There was no "wife-chasing-back-the-crematorium" scenario. [Eating melon emoji] The female lead is already dead at the start; there's no resurrection or rebirth. [Eating melon emoji] "President, Madam is dead." "How much did she pay you to say that to me?" "Zhou Yansheng, let's get a divorce." "Let's get a divorce, please?" "Please, just let me go."

44. 544 契 Contract Marriage: Being the Lu Family’s Madam Isn’t Easy 契约婚情：陆家太太不好当 Sugar Eight糖八Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Lin Wan had always known Lu Zichi didn’t love her, but she never imagined their marriage would come to such an abrupt end. He made up his mind to divorce her for the sake of his first love. But to Lin Wan, Lu Zichi was the first love she had pursued for years, only to find forever out of reach. 316Reads7.7Score101Shelves

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    In this story, the male lead has a "white moonlight" (a term for a girl who is unattainable love), but he gradually becomes attracted to the female lead. The story is very realistic, without any overly domineering or absurd plot points involving the male lead.

45. 545 替 After Becoming a Substitute Bride, I Maxed Out the General's Card 替嫁后，我刷爆了将军的卡 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance14k WordsCompleted After Being Married Off in Her Place, I Maxed Out the General's Card 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Ancient Chinese Romance, Tragic Love, Unexpected Reversal, and a Wife-Chasing Hell] Seven years ago, he said I was delusional; on our wedding night, he said he was tired. I changed into a revealing outfit, and he locked himself in the second bedroom: "Song Wanqing, forced love is never sweet." I gritted my teeth: "Just enough to quench my thirst!" On the third day, he ran away. Later, I threw him a divorce agreement, but he hoisted me onto his shoulder and tossed me onto the bed. I trembled as I retorted with his words, and he lowered his head and kissed me: "Whether it's sweet or not, you'll only know after you taste it."

46. 546 他 His Bite Marks 他的咬痕 Mi Xiaoxi咪小汐Modern Romance281k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed and awaiting release] [Short drama now streaming] [Rekindled Romance + Reunion After Years Apart + Mutual Devotion + Mutual Salvation + Sweet Youthful Romance] In high school, Wen Shumiao had a passionate romance that ended in the most humiliating way possible. They meet again six years later. He's the owner of a tattoo shop, and she's become his employee. He treats her with the cold indifference of a stranger. But when Xie Jin sees Wen Shumiao carrying a suitcase, he final 63.8kReads9.5Score5.6kShelves
47. 547 暴 [Book Transmigration] The Brutal CEO Male Lead Whimpers in My Arms Every Night 【穿书】暴戾总裁男主每晚在我怀里嘤嘤嘤 A Little Taro Ball一只芋圆Modern Romance545k WordsCompleted [Transmigration into a book + supporting female character + sweet romance + white moonlight + entertainment industry] Jiang Zhi dreams that she's become the president's doomed ex-girlfriend, his white moonlight, and that the heroine has trampled her underfoot. She decides to act first, dump the president, and escape her doomed fate. “Dare to ask for a breakup? Want me to break your damn legs?” The man grips her waist and bites down viciously on her lips. Jiang Zhi is kissed until she's dazed. A 2.1kReads9.2Score224Shelves
48. 548 寒 Bamboo Fragrance in a Humble Home 寒门竹香 Red Maples in September九月枫红Ancient Romance823k WordsCompleted After twenty-eight years of being single, Li Kongzhu transmigrated... into the body of a scheming green-tea girl who refused to accept her lot in life! Her family married her off to an ugly, disfigured man in the neighboring village, but before she could even complain, he turned and walked away! Fine, then. She'd make the best of things! Li Kongzhu focused on finding ways to earn money and fill her belly, while planning an escape route for herself. Zhao Junyi had once been born to a noble blood 154Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    The female lead transmigrates on her wedding day. The male lead initially dislikes her because of the original owner's maid's reputation for sleeping with her. He's not exactly fierce, but he's very cold. Later, he discovers she's not the same person and slowly falls in love with her. [Laughs]

49. 549 馋 Craving Her, Addicted 馋她，上瘾 Ting Aiyu婷爱羽Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted On the night of her college graduation, Nie Xiaoxiao hid in a hotel room, hoping to surprise her boyfriend. Too shy to turn on the lights, she hid under the covers. When she heard footsteps approaching, her heart pounded. But she had ended up in the wrong bed. The man lifted her chin and asked coldly, “Were you trying to seduce me on purpose?” Xiaoxiao burst into tears. She'd suffered a terrible loss and still had to apologize. After all, he was the powerful Mr. Gu. He was known as the Living Ki 9.2kReads8.9Score796Shelves
50. 550 甘 Willing to Fall 甘心沉沦 Ying Mufeng应沐风Two Male Leads262k WordsCompleted [Blunt bottom x devoted top] [Two male leads + mutual exclusivity + sweet romance + unrequited love turns mutual + both pursue each other] Lin Xuran is the overlooked second son of the Lin family. Frail and sickly since childhood, he is quiet and reserved. The first time he sees the refined, distinguished Huo Qichen, he is captivated and finds himself longing for someone for the first time. Later, Lin Xuran works up the courage to get closer to Huo Qichen, only to be driven away by the man’s off 55.7kReads9.5Score7.1kShelves

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