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. 51 至 Beloved and Spoiled 至爱偏宠 Xia Qibao夏柒宝Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted “Easygoing heiress × gentle, refined second young master. Both leads are devoted only to each other, sweet romance, you won’t regret picking this up!” Wen Ruoshu never expected that the reason she’d return to the capital one day would be an arranged marriage! But it was only an arranged marriage, and she could accept that. As for whom she married, she didn’t particularly care. After all, as far as she was concerned, anything that didn’t threaten her life was a minor matter. They had agreed on a 5.5kReads8.9Score564Shelves

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   1. 🌼Arranged marriage, love blossoms later. The male lead initially dislikes the female lead; neither of them attends the wedding photoshoot, which is photoshopped in the end. The male lead doesn't show up at the wedding, but later he experiences a dramatic "wife-chasing" saga [facepalm]. 2. 🌼Arranged marriage, love blossoms later. Very good. At the beginning, Gu Jinmo sneers, "Just an arranged marriage." 🐾 But he's proven wrong so quickly! The male and female leads are like two idiots arguing, but the male lead has a mouth and won't create unnecessary misunderstandings because of his 🤐 lack of tact. This book is super good! [Upvote][upvote]

2. 52 契 A Marriage Pact 契婚 Chun Xiaolu椿小鹿Modern Romance669k WordsCompleted [Want to know your husband's true colors? Room 1608, Hyatt Hotel.] An unfamiliar text message led her into an abyss, but at its bottom, she found him. 170Reads8.8Score—Shelves
3. 53 商 Mr. Shang, Take It Easy on Our Wedding Night! 商先生，新婚请节制！ Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later + A gentle, slow-burn sweet romance) (Signed for publication) At twenty-seven, Wen Xi accidentally learns that she isn’t her parents’ biological daughter. Overnight, she has new parents, and even her fiancé changes. Her new fiancé, Shang Chen, is renowned in Beijing for being stern, cold, and taciturn. Everyone holds him in awe. People in their social circle all say that this newlywed couple, brought together halfway through life, probably won’t amount to much and won 65.7kReads9.1Score6.7kShelves

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   🌾🌾A sweet romance novel about love after marriage, a whirlwind romance, and a slow-burning, loving relationship. After Meng Yu and Fu Qingshao registered their marriage, the man went abroad to develop the European market. He was the heir to the top wealthy family in Jiangcheng, the Fu family, aloof and abstinent, strict and decisive in business. The two were five years apart in age, and Meng Yu had only one condition after marriage: that he not interfere with her life. Apart from necessary marital obligations, they would not disturb each other. When teased by socialites, Meng Yu would just smile and say, "It's just an arranged marriage." This situation continued until one night when Meng Yu drank too much. While kissing Fu Qingshao, she mumbled her ex-boyfriend's name. His eyes were filled with a storm of anger as he gripped her waist tightly. Meng Yu quickly apologized. But he lost his composure, his voice trembling as he pressed, "You want to divorce me and go find him, right?" Meng Yu hadn't considered divorce. She diligently cultivated her identity as Mrs. Fu, ensuring that the previous blunder wouldn't happen again. But Fu Qingshao had had enough of this respectful but distant life. "Meng Yu, can't you even have a little bit of me in your heart..." "Meng Yu, forget him, and love me, okay?" "Meng Yu, can we have a baby?"

4. 54 偏 The Obsessive Tycoon Turns Up the Heat: His Sweet Wife Is a Little Too Tempting 偏执大佬撩上火：娇妻有点甜 Baili Cha Cha百里茶茶Modern Romance597k WordsCompleted [Possessive + obsessively controlling] They say Lord Shen Xiao is bloodthirsty and brutal, and has no interest in women. Jiang Wan thinks that rumor is absurd! Who kidnapped her, claimed she was his girlfriend, and then abandoned her? But she really doesn’t know him! “I’m going to lock you up forever and make you pay!” Later, he ate his words. “Jiang Wan, I treat you so well, so why don’t you like me?” “From now on, you’re not allowed to like any other man! You can only have me in your heart!” J 1.6kReads9.1Score103Shelves
5. 55 联 After Our Arranged Marriage, My Archrival Became Obsessed with Me 联姻后，死对头黏她上瘾 You Are My Dawn and Dusk卿为朝与暮Modern Romance381k WordsCompleted Sweet romance + both leads are devoted to each other + love after marriage A brooding, secretly passionate hero vs. a hot-tempered girl with twin ponytails In a family-arranged marriage, she married her childhood archenemy. She thought they’d fight nonstop after the wedding, then get divorced once they’d each achieved their goals. But after they married, he seemed different from what she’d expected. He pulled her forcefully into his arms and told her, “Su Yaoqing, I’m serious about you.” Her che 529Reads9.1Score103Shelves
6. 56 闪 You Want a Divorce After Our Whirlwind Wedding? The Cantonese Tycoon's Heir Won't Let Go 闪婚还想离？粤圈太子爷不放手了 Snake and Panda蛇与熊猫Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted Fake easygoing, genuinely money-loving, optimistic, goofy sweetheart × fake celibate, genuinely pure-hearted heir to the Cantonese entertainment scene [Marriage first, love later + slice-of-life slow burn + devoted couple, sweet romance, and comedy] Sang Xiaoxiao, a professional blind-date saboteur, finally got herself into trouble. She married in someone else's place to pay off a debt, but mistook her husband and registered her marriage with a handsome stranger named Xu Rusheng. The good news: 601Reads8.2Score104Shelves

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   This was originally the beginning of the woman pursuing the man.

7. 57 看 After Seeing the Comments, I Ran Away While Pregnant 看到弹幕后，我带球跑了 Listening to the Rain Pitter-Patter, Meow Meow听雨落喵喵8k WordsCompleted After Seeing the Comments, I Ran Away While Pregnant 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A pseudo-arranged marriage that blossoms into love, with a very engaging plot twist. Very logical. The male lead, female lead, and supporting female character are all wonderful people.

8. 58 替 The Real Heiress Who Took Her Place: The Obsessive Master Mo Spoils Her 替嫁真千金：偏执墨爷宠上天 Jun Buqi君不弃Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance with No Angst + Everyone’s Favorite + A Safe Bet] He was a business genius in the capital, notorious for being terrifying enough to make children stop crying at night. Rumor had it he was ruthless and vicious. Yet all of that melted away in front of Shi Chu. Shi Chu was the heiress of the capital’s prominent Shi family, but she was switched at birth and forced to take the place of the fake heiress who’d been switched in for her, marrying a devil. She even braced herself for the po 566Reads9.2Score104Shelves
9. 59 闪 My Spouse Holds a Grudge 闪婚对象很记仇 Qian Yingnuo倩颖诺Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted Youthful sweet romance + devoted to each other + one-on-one romance, with two people who are each other’s gentle first love Illustrator vs. domineering CEO They bring sunshine and healing to each other through depression. Some wounds take a lifetime to heal, but they save each other! Jiang Yan is a campus heartthrob, top student, and CEO. He’s also a doting husband. That’s a lot of titles! A long-planned reunion after years apart! How did a Libra couple end up arguing over what’s fair in lo 680Reads6.3Score400Shelves

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   [Cool] Must-eat list for marriage before love, mutual pursuit, tender first love.

10. 60 老 My Husband Is Only Three Parts Cooked 老公三分熟 Exploding Popcorn爆炸米花儿Modern Romance475k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + a gentle, slow-blooming romance] Jin Chengzhou agreed to the marriage on one condition: Yu Nian must not interfere in his life, expect him to love her, or hope he would be a good husband. If possible, no one outside the family was to know about their relationship. After their wedding night, Jin Chengzhou left a box of birth control pills and a glass of warm water by Yu Nian’s bed, then hurried overseas to handle business. - Six months later, Jin Chengzhou finally ca 5.2kReads8.5Score486Shelves

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    This one fits the bill perfectly. The male lead doesn't like the female lead at first, but she has a crush on him. Initially, she's a timid and submissive girl in front of him. After they cook together a few times, she lets loose and starts flirting with him like crazy! Both the male and female leads have mouths!

11. 61 顾 Young Master Gu's Mistaken Love for His Mute Wife 顾少的错爱哑妻 Cat Who Loves Fish 7491爱吃鱼的猫7491Modern Romance876k WordsCompleted The bride in a citywide arranged marriage suddenly gets replaced. She is branded a homewrecker, and on their wedding night, the man coldly tells her he can give her anything except his love. When his first love returns, she finally realizes she was nothing but a joke. She leaves behind divorce papers, but he goes mad searching for her... 756Reads8.6Score—Shelves
12. 62 老 Honey, Give Me a Hug! The Wife Lord Yu Picked Up Is Sweet and Delicate 老公抱抱！郁总捡来的老婆软又娇 Ali Eats Pudding阿狸吃布丁Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Devoted to Each Other + Sweet Romance] After her mother died unexpectedly, the gentle Su Qingqing gained an older sister. Everything that had once belonged to her was taken away, and she was even carried into a crematorium. Just when she thought she was going to die, she met the cold and possessive Yu Jinnian. In public, he was possessive and ruthless. In private, he knew how to charm her and win her heart, pampering her without limit. After they married, Yu Jinnian not only spoiled Su Qingqing 1.2kReads9.3Score162Shelves
13. 63 过 Excessive Indulgence 过分沉溺 Zi An子安Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + secret crush comes true + mutual salvation + devoted to each other, one-on-one] (The heroine seems sweet and gentle but is independent and clear-headed inside; the hero is no typical domineering CEO; she has a secret crush on him; slow burn.) Pei Yu was aloof and indifferent by nature, and he looked down on women even more. Everyone in his circle wondered what kind of woman could possibly win the heart of this unattainable man. Later, he fell out with the Pei family 8kReads9.2Score692Shelves

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    I found these two books very realistic, unlike other books that focus on arranged marriages followed by rapid-fire romances. In these two books, the female lead likes the male lead, but she's also very clear-headed and not a naive, innocent girl. She's principled and has very strong moral values. The story is heartbreaking, and I feel for the female lead. She's incredibly sensible and clear-headed, and she has her own career; she doesn't have to revolve around the male lead. We should read books with such clear-headed female leads!

14. 64 闪 My Flash-Married Wife Is So Fertile: Sweetheart, Let’s Have Another 闪婚娇妻太好孕，乖宝，再生一个 Little Yue Ling小玥铃Modern Romance803k WordsCompleted The author dares to write it, and the readers dare to read it~ [Cool, aloof, chaste CEO of a powerful corporation × Resilient, sweet, hardworking innocent girl] [Marriage first, love later + Both are virgins + Sweet romance + Age gap + Daddy-type boyfriend] Xia Qianqian's biological father sends her to the bed of her blind date. While trying to escape, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Fu Beichen, the most powerful man in the capital's elite circle. She begs him to save her, but he says, “Have 18.5kReads8.8Score1.9kShelves

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    These three books are absolutely amazing, I've read them so many times, they're all about arranged marriages that blossom into love.

15. 65 江 Did Lawyer Jiang Fall for Someone Today? 江律师今天动心了吗？ Green Mountain, Islandward Return青山归屿Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + lighthearted daily life + the powerful one gives in + both leads are devoted to each other] [Bright and outgoing sweetheart & aloof, steady lawyer with a protective, fatherly vibe] When Wen Ying first joined the company, she heard the young women in her department gossiping that the second young master was a talented, handsome rich man. At the time, Jiang Chenye’s name made no impression on her. She never expected that a year later, after meeting hi 54.5kReads8.7Score8.8kShelves

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    🥳🥳🥳The male and female leads are married first, then fall in love. These books are absolutely amazing! [Masterpieces by Que Shi][Masterpieces by Que Shi][Masterpieces by Que Shi]

16. 66 京 A Marriage Wave in Jinghai 京海婚潮 Holding Xiuqi, Picking a Fine Horse手握修齐摘骏马Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened, so it may rise later.) Li, heiress to Xiaonan Airlines, and Zhan Nanpei, heir to Yunting Airlines, entered a prestigious family marriage alliance, only for it to end in regret. He had his “white moonlight,” and she had a childhood sweetheart she’d loved for years. In a marriage alliance between two equally powerful families, neither could be the first to back down. * Shortly after the divorce Someone asked him, “You really got divorced just like that? Don’t you 12.4kReads7.9Score1.1kShelves

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

17. 67 闪 The Blushing Pregnant Bride After a Flash Marriage: The Chaste CEO Fu Kisses Her Every Day 闪婚孕吐小娇妻，禁欲傅总日日亲 Qian Duoduo's Ye Xiaoye钱多多的也小也Modern Romance451k WordsCompleted (Nine-year age gap + both leads are inexperienced + love at first sight + pregnancy and a whirlwind marriage + sweet romance + refined, devoted CEO who speaks his mind × soft, sweet, shy little bunny) Fast-paced! "You're pregnant. It's my child." Lin Chu lowered her eyes. "I can explain. I took birth control after that night, but..." Fu Nanchen stroked her head. "Be good, Chuchu. You don't need to explain. Pregnancy is good news. Have the baby." Lin Chu's eyes widened. She could actually see de 3.1kReads8.8Score343Shelves
18. 68 夫 The Madam Specializes in Putting Defiant Men in Their Place 夫人她专治不服 Bald Teacher秃老师Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Published title: He Fell from the Galaxy] [Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + heroine tames her husband] [Fair-skinned, gorgeous tigress × rebellious young master who falls for her on his own] To take back her company, Shen Qingci impulsively married Xi Xingye, the infamous young heir of the Xi family. Even three-year-olds in the capital could recite Xi Xingye’s list of misdeeds by heart. They said he’d once gambled away eighteen of the Xi family’s compan 19.6kReads9.2Score3.2kShelves
19. 69 你 You Cheated, So Why Are You Crying Now That I Married Your Uncle? 你出轨，嫁你小叔哭什么 Lychee Flavor Yaoyao荔味夭夭Modern Romance446k WordsCompleted [Just started getting ratings, and they’ll rise later] Love After Marriage / Flash Marriage / Powerful Man Loses Control / Devoted Couple “Look carefully. I’m Shi Tingzhou’s uncle.” “If you weren’t his uncle, I wouldn’t have slept with you.” Jiang Ran was the Jiang family’s adopted daughter. Ever since Jiang Yuyan was born, her favorite thing had been to take whatever belonged to Jiang Ran. When the boyfriend who had pursued her for a year ended up in bed with Jiang Yuyan, Jiang Ran didn’t bat 6.6kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves

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    The male lead initially says he's not interested in the female lead and they agree to a marriage of convenience, but he later falls for her and uses underhanded tactics to thwart the agreement before she can even confess her feelings. [Laughs][laughs][laughs] They become incredibly inseparable later on. This book is so sweet, and the other side couples are also exceptionally well-written. [Crying][crying][crying][crying] I don't want it to end and I want to keep reading; it's so good!

20. 70 掌 Possessiveness 掌控欲 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance947k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Love on Repeat is now available on major platforms, along with the audiobook of the same name] [A domineering, possessive man in a suit & a scheming beauty pretending to be sweet and obedient] (One-on-one, both leads are pure + forced pursuit + domineering and deranged male lead + intense push and pull + difference in status + going mad for love) Li Wanwan was with Rong Xingye for three years, staking everything on him, only to lose in the end. He mocked her for not knowi 9.3kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    This book is so addictive! The pampered daughter of Li Wanwan's family goes bankrupt, and she follows Rong Erye for three years. The domineering, crazy, suit-wearing thug Rong Erye is very fierce towards the female lead. The female lead gambles everything and ends up losing everything. On the eve of his engagement, she disappears completely. No one expected that Rong Erye had gone mad. When they meet again, he uses every means to tie Li Wanwan down with marriage. It's a story of marriage first, love later, and pursuing his wife.

21. 71 涅 Reborn From the Ashes, I’ve Returned to Settle Every Score 涅槃重生归来有仇报仇有怨报怨 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance627k WordsCompleted “Reborn after returning from Nirvana, she settles every score and repays every grievance. A bond from a past life becomes a fate in this one.” Eight hundred years ago, she and he vowed to be husband and wife in their next life, promising to love each other for all eternity. Centuries passed, the world changed, and the past faded like smoke. Eight hundred years later, she was reborn, but fate had other plans. It was as if she'd been born into the wrong family. Her father showed her no affection, 3.3kReads8.6Score204Shelves

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    Losing his beloved from both past and present lives, he turned white-haired overnight. "In this life, I clearly met her first, we clearly fell in love first, how could I have lost her?" Bai Jingxuan hated himself, pounding his head in frustration. Thinking of the loving moments they shared in both lives, the longing and pain of those two lifetimes intertwined, flowing like a river. He was heartbroken, his heart aching so much he could hardly breathe. Unable to suppress the overwhelming grief, he wept uncontrollably, his sobs echoing through the courtyard. The once dignified and refined young master Bai, unable to bear the blow of losing his beloved, turned white-haired overnight. He trudged through the snow-covered courtyard towards the gate, his robes fluttering, his silver hair flying, the snow swirling around him, as if he had become one with the icy landscape, indistinguishable from it. He left the mansion and headed directly towards the Prince of An'nan's residence, An'nan silently following not far away.

22. 72 落 You Can't Bring Back a Runaway Bride 落跑娘子追不回 Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance523k WordsCompleted I make my own fate, not heaven. She is no innocent little flower, no frail girl everyone can bully and trample on. If someone takes a swing at her or sets her up, she'll pay them back twice over. Su Wan, a merchant's daughter full of schemes, defies fate, plots her escape, and seeks refuge with one of the capital's most powerful families. Using their influence, she secures a good marriage prospect and gives her whole heart to her fiancé's family. But things don't go as planned. A spiteful woman 1.5kReads8.6Score101Shelves
23. 73 躺 Can I Still See the Girl Who Lies in My Heart? 躺在心底的那个她，还能见到吗？ Little Zuo Is at a Loss没招的小左Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Will I ever see the one who lies deep in my heart again? 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The pull/stretch feeling of an intj.

24. 74 婚 Before Marriage: Stay Away from Me. After Marriage: Come Snuggle, Wife 婚前：别挨我，婚后：老婆贴贴 Old Tenderness旧温柔Modern Romance679k WordsCompleted [Older woman-younger man romance: arrogant young master VS mature, alluring female CEO] The heir to the Feng family was forced to marry Jiang Tang, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, who was five years older than him. Feng Ling was unhappy about it, so he decided to put Jiang Tang in her place. Before the wedding, Young Master Feng said, “I don't love you, and you shouldn't love me either. After we get married, we'll each do our own thing, and neither of us will interfere in the other's bu 17.4kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves

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    It's a romance between an older woman and a younger man, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male lead is arrogant at first, but later he's terrified and speechless with just a glance from his wife [smirk][smirk]. They have three adorable children, and their daily life is hilarious [laugh].

25. 75 前 You Doted on Me in My Past Life, So Why Make Me Your Concubine in This One? 前世宠我入骨今生纳我为妾？ Author Tao Yaoyao作者逃妖夭Ancient Romance337k WordsCompleted Several hundred years later, she is reborn as a human. After more than a decade spent in a fog of madness, she returns to her own body with memories of her past life and searches among the masses for the lover she once cherished above all. But he wears a mask, consumed by a deep hatred and forced to bide his time as he seeks revenge. The lovers meet for the first time in this life, and one look spans a thousand years. She recognizes him, but he treats her as a pawn in a beauty trap. With the ene 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
26. 76 妹 My Precious Little Sister Wants a Divorce and to Run Away While Pregnant, but She Won't Escape Her Captivity 妹宝想离婚带球跑，休想逃被囚禁 Tangerine Sand桔沙Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted The pampered girl wants to get a divorce and run away while pregnant. Dream on: she's going to be imprisoned. 334Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He married her first, but they fell in love later. He didn't like her at first and was a bit fierce. A deep-seated feud forced them into a business marriage. They were both in love but unaware of their own feelings. When they finally realized their feelings, their parents demanded a divorce. Will he be able to win her back after a grueling pursuit?

27. 77 联 Our Marriage Alliance Expired, and After the Divorce, the Abstinent Tycoon Kissed Me to Tears 联姻到期离婚，被禁欲大佬亲哭了 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / Slow-burn sweet romance / Older man / Secret marriage Clearheaded, delicate beauty x Abstinent, scheming powerhouse from Beijing’s elite The Fu and Wen families arrange a marriage, and Wen Zhi, newly acknowledged by the Wen family, marries Fu Yanxiu. He’s the current head of one of Beijing’s top families, tall and long-legged, with a stunning face. Unfortunately, he’s disciplined and proper, and keeps women at a distance. Before they register their marriage, he hands 13.9kReads6.9Score870Shelves

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    The male lead isn't fierce; he's just a bit aloof at first. Before marriage, he says he won't fall in love with the female lead, but he proves him wrong after marriage. He appears abstinent and restrained on the surface, but secretly seduces her. He's a guiding lover, an older father figure, extremely controlling, possessive, jealous, and a doting husband. The female lead is focused on her career and is sincere but slow to warm up to relationships. The male lead loves her deeply.

28. 78 做 I Was His Stand-In for Two Years. When We Divorced, He Cried Until His Eyes Were Red 做替身两年，离婚时他哭红了眼 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [President Lu talks himself into love vs. Miss Shi, who's focused on making money] [Mutual firsts + the heroine is the hero's first love] Shi Qi was a stand-in. Her job was to be Lu Huainian's wife. During her two years on the job, or married, she diligently saved up enough to buy a detached villa downtown outright, while a cozy 200 million sat in her bank account. As a model contract bride, Shi Qi always maintained the highest professional standards. She did whatever Lu Huainian asked and agree 3.2kReads8.9Score247Shelves

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    Because he knew that Shi Qi liked the cat more than him, and that he didn't rank eighteenth in her heart, he willingly took a step back. Ji Yan said he couldn't compare to Shen Man, and that Shi Qi cared more about Shen Man. So what? He could just take another step back. Anyway, Shi Qi's social circle was only so big; her father was first, Shen Man second, the orange cat third, and he could rank fourth. Lu Huainian glanced sideways at the white gauze bandage on his left arm, staring at it for a few seconds. Why didn't he tell her he was injured? In a situation where she had to choose between two options, Shi Qi chose Shen Man and left without looking back, and afterwards wouldn't even let him ask about him. He wasn't even worthy of a simple greeting? What kind of behavior was this, sneaking around and getting injured?

29. 79 八 The 1980s: The Cold-Faced Officer Is Wrapped Around the Sickly Beauty's Finger 八零：冷面军官被病弱美人拿捏了 Little Silly Goose小呆鹅Modern Romance571k WordsCompleted [Military Marriage + Sweet Romance + Mutual Devotion] Martial arts prodigy Jiang Nianzhi transmigrates into a book and arrives in an alternate version of the 1980s, where she becomes a delicate, frail beauty. Thinking she would run into one terrible person after another, she rolls up her sleeves, ready to beat them all into submission. But her feisty mother favors girls over boys, her white-lotus sister is a doting sister-con, her grandmother is a beauty enthusiast, and her little brother has 83kReads9.4Score13.3kShelves

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    🍎🍎🍎The female lead goes to the military base to find her brother; her stunning beauty makes the male lead fall in love at first sight! 🍒🍒A family member visits the military camp and sees Jiang Nianzi, a beautiful woman in a cheongsam, with red lips and black hair, calling out sweetly to his comrade, "Brother!" Shen Cheng grabs his comrade's neck: "This is the sister you were talking about?" 🍂🍂Jiang Nianzi, a fighting genius, transmigrates into a book, arriving in an alternate 1980s, becoming a delicate and sickly beauty. 🌈🌈As a result, her shrewish mother favors daughters over sons, her seemingly innocent older sister is a sister-obsessed siscon, her grandmother is obsessed with looks, and her younger brother is brainwashed by his mother. The older sister is everything!

30. 80 追 The CEO's Beloved, on the Long Road to Winning Her Back 追妻漫漫行长的心尖宠 Yi Mushang易木殇Modern Romance526k WordsCompleted The short drama is coming soon!! [Ex-husband begs for her back + rekindled romance + simmering tension + dual purity + clear-headed heroine] [Powerful Beijing socialite + beautiful painter] Lu Luowan has skin as smooth as jade, exquisite features, and long, thick brows curved like a crescent moon. The slightly upturned corners of her eyes lend her a touch of allure, while her clear, deep eyes sparkle like autumn waters. Yet this beauty is the Lu family's secret adopted daughter. A deliberate 9.8kReads8.9Score701Shelves

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    "Marriage of Convenience Turns into Love" and "Little Bun" are both super cute. The male lead is tricked into marrying the female lead by her father, which makes him dislike her. The female lead, heartbroken after three years of marriage, chooses to divorce him. After their divorce, they meet again. The male lead, seeing the female lead surrounded by suitors, becomes restless. Later, he discovers that she has secretly given birth to his child and vows to win her back.

31. 81 甜EN So Sweet! The Feisty Little Tease Is Flirting with the Big Shot Again 甜爆！小作精又在撩哄大佬了 Lu Yin鹿吟Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted [Both reborn + devoted couple + sweet romance + flirtation and coaxing + wife pursues husband + intense push and pull + one-on-one romance] At eighteen, Cen Wan had a bright, radiant smile. Lu Beixun fell for her at a single glance. After they married, Cen Wan buried her feelings for Lu Beixun deep in her heart and never revealed them. A year later, Lu Beixun died. Cen Wan was overcome with grief, then learned the whole truth. Consumed by regret, she died taking her enemy down with her. Just as 31kReads9.5Score3.2kShelves

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    The story of marriage first, love later, and double rebirth is simply too good to pass up. People always learn to cherish things only after they lose them. Fortunately, she has a chance to start over, but the road ahead is long and arduous in her pursuit of her husband.

32. 82 裴 Professor Pei, Can You Actually Handle It? 裴教授，你行不行啊 Empty Dream Flower空梦花Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A heart-meltingly sweet romance: an age gap, marriage first and love later, one-on-one and devoted, featuring a refined yet wicked professor and a quirky heiress. Scene One: Ye Yuncheng gazed pitifully at Pei Xiuyan. “Honey, I haven’t finished my homework. You know our counselor pretty well. Could you ask her not to check it, please?” Pei Xiuyan pressed his lips together and said nothing. But the next day, the counselor checked only Ye Yuncheng’s homework... When Pei Xiuyan came home from work, 14.5kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves

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    A seemingly refined but actually roguish professor meets a quirky, rich girl. Ye Yuncheng looks pitifully at Pei Xiuyan: "Honey, I haven't finished my homework. You know our advisor, could you tell her not to check my work?" Pei Xiuyan purses his lips and remains silent. The next day, the advisor only checks Ye Yuncheng's homework... When Pei Xiuyan returns home from get off work, he finds the house almost empty; Ye Yuncheng is gone...

33. 83 夫 The Marquis's Bright and Tender Wife, Doted on Without Bounds 夫人明媚娇软，清冷侯爷宠妻无边 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance605k WordsCompleted After more than three years of marriage, Qiao Man finally realizes that she and her ice-cold husband are never going to be a loving couple. Since that’s the case, she won’t make herself miserable over it. Life is short, and she has her own parents and siblings to care for. There’s no need to disregard everything for a man. But to her surprise, the moment she stops paying attention to him, he comes scurrying after her all on his own. * Ning Qi is very pleased with the wife he married without ever 24kReads8.5Score1.9kShelves

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    🌽The Emperor bestowed a marriage upon them, and at first, neither of them liked it. Later, the female lead fell in love at first sight💘 and followed the male lead everywhere. But after three years of trying to warm his cold heart, she gave up… Only then did he realize what was happening! And so began his arduous journey of pursuing his wife.

34. 84 注 Attention! My Flash-Marriage Husband Is a Veteran, So No Falling for Him 注意！闪婚老公退役，禁止心动 Starlight and Moonlit Night星光月夜Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation, “Attention! No Falling for Your Retired Soldier Husband After a Flash Marriage” and “No Falling for Your Retired Soldier Husband After a Flash Marriage,” is currently airing on Hongguo Short Drama and Tomato Novel Short Drama. [Sweet, clever doctor and celibate retired team captain; married first, fall in love later; both devoted to each other; one-on-one romance] Before his death, Hua Banxia’s grandfather entrusted her to a patient he had once treated. But the man bl 18.2kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves

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    To repay a life-saving debt, the grandfather arranged for his grandson to marry the other man's granddaughter. However, the man went on a mission the very day they registered their marriage and was gone for two years. It wasn't until the retired captain met the emergency room doctor that they fell in love after the marriage. The storyline is quite good.

35. 85 冬 Winter’s Enchantment 冬日旖旎 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted Pei Yanzhou had always believed there was no way he could ever like a spoiled, high-maintenance brat as arrogant and troublesome as Jing Li. When his friends tried to set them up, he was haughty and cold. “I don’t like her. There’s no chance.” Until one day, he could no longer look at her face normally. Because he wanted to kiss her. The desire was intense and deep, impossible to resist. He slowly sank into its whirlpool. He wanted her. He wanted her so badly. - Pei Yanzhou is the man Jing Li ha 27.3kReads8.7Score2.6kShelves
36. 86 娇 After a Frail Beauty Marries to Bring Good Fortune, She Becomes the Regent's Princess Consort 娇软美人冲喜后，成了摄政王妃 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + No Rebirth or Transmigration + Marriage Before Love + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Putting Scoundrels in Their Place + Having a Baby + Growing Heroine] Jiang Yuanyi is peerlessly beautiful, soft and charming, but unfortunately, she is a lowborn concubine-born daughter. Her father dislikes her, her stepmother despises her, and her legitimate older siblings bully her. Despite her betrothal, they force her to bring good fortune to the dying heir of the Duke of Jingguo by marrying 11.5kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
37. 87 肆 A Rose to Tease Them All 肆撩玫瑰 Bi Zhu碧珠Modern Romance483k WordsOngoing A clever, bold, and beautiful woman with a captivating presence & a scheming, brooding, unhinged CEO [Substitute for His Moonlight + Pursuing His Wife at the Crematorium + Marriage Before Love + Mending a Broken Relationship] Su Nian first confessed to Xiao Jingyu when she was eighteen. He rejected her bluntly and without mercy, but she still loved him wholeheartedly for seven years. When their families arranged their marriage, she finally got what she wanted: she married into the Xiao family an 307Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An arranged marriage, love blossoms from the start, a substitute for the beloved, the male lead initially believes he loves the younger sister, but only realizes he's been mistaken all along when the older sister, not yet truly hurt, is about to leave.

38. 88 心 Cherished Darling 心肝宠 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted (Top-tier wealthy family, a modern Jiangnan beauty as the heroine, an obsessive male lead, the heroine pursues him at first, then he spoils her relentlessly, devoted to each other, happy ending) For the sake of the child in her belly, Lu Zhiling was forced to marry an obsessive tycoon. Everyone thought she wouldn’t live long enough to give birth. To stay alive, she began winning him over. Before she knew it, she had become the apple of his eye. Later, she prepared to run away. His car was perche 80.4kReads9.5Score8.2kShelves

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    These two books are indispensable in the world of arranged marriages that blossom into love.

39. 89 咬 A Kiss on the Hook! A Wild Night! The Little Rose Gets More Spoiled by the Day 咬钩吻！荒唐夜！小玫瑰恃宠生娇 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Bickering couple + childhood sweethearts + wealthy families + marriage first, love later + one-on-one romance + mutual pursuit] (A bewitching beauty with a mischievous streak x a refined, charming young gentleman) Xie Shiyu is a pampered rose, adored by everyone and impeccably put together down to her toenails. Fu Yanxi, a rising star in the business world, is famously reserved and aristocratic. Everyone thinks they’re a perfect match, made for each other. Only th 2.4kReads9.0Score415Shelves

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    The first book in the "Arranged Marriage, Love Later" series is titled "Childhood Sweethearts" (also known as "Don't Secretly Love Me"). The second book is also very good, and it's another "Arranged Marriage, Love Later" story.

40. 90 玫 Roses Have No Rules, Only Heartbeats! 玫瑰无原则，心动至上！ Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The physical edition, titled A Private Taste, is now available!] [Originally titled Flirtation and Desire] ✖️marriage first, love later ✖️sweet romance in Beijing's elite circles. Bar owner and firecracker ✖️ refined, depraved translator! Brilliant, unhinged genius! Obsessive, scheming, lovesick hero + reunion planned from the start + both leads have only ever loved each other When they first met, Shu Yang was pinned against a wall by a man who demanded in a low voice, “How many men have you ho 13.7kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves
41. 91 说 We Agreed to Divorce, So Why Is My Cold-Blooded Ex-Husband Losing Control and Falling for Me Night After Night? 说好离婚，冷戾前夫夜夜失控沉沦 Ink Verses of a Red Apple红苹果的墨韵Modern Romance264k WordsCompleted [Divorce First, Love Later + Contract Marriage + Both Pure + Husband's Road to Redemption + Powerful Man Loses Control and Gets Addicted + Heroine Doesn't Overthink + Happy Ending] Three years ago, everyone in Jincheng knew that Li Hengzhou, heir to the richest family in town, had been forced to marry Xu Qing. His heart belonged only to Liu Yueshu, the paralyzed girl who had once saved him, and he was devoted to her. Xu Qing, the real heiress who had just been brought back from a village in the 10.5kReads8.2Score1.1kShelves

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    Have you ever seen a couple who divorced first and then fell in love? It's so beautiful! [Heart emojis]

42. 92 与 I Married My Secret Crush First, Then Fell in Love 与暗恋对象先婚后爱了 I'm a Little Fishhead Star是鱼头星星呀Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof beauty × rebellious young master] Jiang Shuyue is distant by nature and dislikes dealing with people. Even her parents are at a loss over her coolness, and often criticize her for it. She has always known the truth: her parents criticize her simply because they don't like her. The one they love is their adopted daughter, who grew up in the Jiang family. When she was twenty-five, she made a deal with her parents: she would agree to an arranged marriage, on the condition that they nev 27.5kReads9.1Score2.7kShelves

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    This is great! At first, the female lead has a crush on the male lead, and they get married through an arranged marriage. Gradually, the male lead becomes attracted to the female lead, and they start dating, but neither of them says a word.

43. 93 先 Pregnant Before Marriage, the Abstinent Big Shot Keeps Stealing Kisses from His Pregnant Wife 先孕后婚，禁欲大佬又在偷吻孕妻 Sweet Xiaobei甜小贝Modern Romance996k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance between two virgins + married first, fall in love later + pregnancy; gentle, sweet-natured designer x abstinent, protective, powerful man] Ji Mingyan is a gentle, alluring jewelry designer who has just graduated from college. Jiang Ting wears prayer beads and is a sinister, volatile “devil” feared by countless people. Even his relatives avoid him like the plague. A marriage contract binds them together, and everyone advises Ji Mingyan to take what she can get and leave. But when h 55.5kReads9.3Score4.2kShelves

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    Rumors circulated that Jiang Ting had an unpredictable temper and was easily angered. Ji Mingyan laughed and explained, "Are you saying I got spanked for stealing candy?" Some said Jiang Ting liked to imprison. Ji Mingyan responded, "I like staying home! Wait... Honey, we need to go for a prenatal checkup!"

44. 94 穿 After I Transmigrate into a Book, I Become an Obsessive Man's KPI 穿书后我成了偏执男的KPI The Melodious Sound of Night Rain夜雨声澜Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted Also known as: Help! This System escaped from a mental hospital! Xu Ningjing transmigrated into a melodramatic Mary Sue and Gary Stu novel, becoming a cannon-fodder side character who shared her name. The original Xu Ningjing caused trouble at every turn and went crazy for love. In the end, the obsessive male side character, He Qilin, slowly killed her, step by step: sending her dead rats, psychologically terrorizing her, and gently describing how cold the water would feel when she drowned. Ca 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really good. I didn't expect it to be so funny at the beginning, but then it turned out like this.

45. 95 春 The Spring Breeze Blows Through Yumen Pass! 春风吹度玉门关！ Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Ancient Romance409k WordsCompleted [They marry at the start + married life + sweet romance + native-born leads + mutually devoted] Gentle, tolerant, and magnanimous heroine & jealous, rough-around-the-edges puppy-dog hero The sixth year of the Zhending reign, spring. The old Duchess of Dingguo knelt before the Empress Dowager, asking for a marriage match for her grandson Yun Zheng, who was guarding the northwest. The emperor honored the Yun family’s generations of loyal service. Having also heard that the Cui family’s daughters 23.1kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves

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    In most of these stories, the male lead doesn't like the female lead at the beginning. The first book, Pure Bone Wind Pattern, is particularly good. The female lead has a wonderful personality and is very sincere. The storyline flows smoothly and gradually, and the author's writing is excellent; there aren't any really bad ones.

46. 96 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book About the Imperial Exams and Brought Home a Fussy Little Wife 穿书科举，娶了个小作精回家 Zhou Zijin舟子衿Ancient Romance910k WordsCompleted [Imperial examinations + sweet romance + face-slapping + infrastructure development and rising through the ranks: a scheming, smug transmigrated playboy x a spoiled, somewhat crafty but not too calculating troublemaker] Xie Zi'an is a spoiled young master who transmigrates into a book, becoming the husband of the villainess. In the original story, the man he replaces is framed and found alone with the unconscious Xu Nansong. The two are forced to marry, but after the wedding, he discovers that X 23.3kReads8.7Score2.6kShelves

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    In this ancient tale of arranged marriage leading to love, Xie Chang'an, a time traveler, and the pampered and spoiled Xu Nansong are forced into marriage by Xu Nansong's second sister's machinations. Xu Nansong marries a scholar who has failed the imperial examinations for ten years. From then on, Xie Chang'an's daily life revolves around wooing his wife and striving to protect his wife, children, and Xu Nansong's reputation in the capital through the imperial examinations. Xie Chang'an calls Xu Nansong "Miss Xu Nannan, Nannan," and Xu Nansong calls Xie Chang'an "Xie An'an." Ahhh, I'm so smitten!

47. 97 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Clung to the Villain's Thigh and Saved the Immortal and Demon Realms 穿书后我抱反派大腿拯救仙魔两道 Li Shu黎书Ancient Romance487k WordsCompleted Originally titled: After Transmigrating Into a Book, I Embraced the Villain and Saved Both the Immortal and Demon Realms [Transmigration into a book + xianxia + black lotus + villain + sweet romance + a groveling chase to win her back] [The male lead is a genuine villain and awful person in the early stages, and the heroine gets very conflicted later on. Proceed with caution! Proceed with caution! Proceed with caution! Don't leave a bad review just because you end up disliking it. This humble au 103Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    More than just vicious, the male lead initially only wanted to kill the female lead [smirk]. It's a transmigration fantasy/xianxia (Chinese fantasy) story. The male lead is a scheming, ruthless character, while the female lead is a cultivator. Their identities are diametrically opposed, yet they are forced into marriage. Later, the female lead transmigrates into the book, and they redeem each other, eventually falling in love.

48. 98 撩 Flirting with Him Is Addictive: The Third Princess Won’t Fall in Love 撩他上瘾，三公主不坠爱河 The Konjac Snack Who Doesn't Want to Talk不想说话的魔芋爽Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted (Powerful Pursuit + Instant Retribution + Pure Historical Romance + Alternate History + Palace Intrigue) Cheng Junning is the notorious Third Princess. After listening to slanderous advice, her father plans to marry her off as the second empress to the sixty-year-old emperor next door. Absolutely not! She needs to find a man and marry him, fast! Out of the entire court, the only man she has her eye on is Xie Yanchu. But they have history. She flirted with him before, then ruined his marriage 2.2kReads7.1Score190Shelves
49. 99 港 A Timely Rain in Hong Kong 港遇及时雨 Glutinous Rice Cake糯米白年糕Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted Age gap + married-life slice of life + the hero falls first Liang Yuyin and Zhao Shunian’s marriage is purely a business arrangement, as everyone in Hong Kong’s wealthy circles knows. The illegitimate daughter of the Liang family, Yuyin is brought back by her biological father one day and made to take her half-sister’s place in an arranged marriage. She becomes the wife of Zhao Shunian, heir to the Zhao family. Everyone says she’s a sparrow that’s flown up a branch and become a phoenix. Yuyin t 21.6kReads9.3Score2kShelves
50. 100 京 A Marriage in the Capital, Still Strangers 京婚不熟 Drowning Boat溺舟Modern Romance403k WordsCompleted A true marriage-first, love-later story / Marriage between wealthy families / Five-year age gap / The powerful one learns to lower his head Clear-headed and gentle heroine vs. stern, fatherly hero When her older sister runs away from her wedding, Jiang Ni obeys her father’s arrangements and marries her would-be brother-in-law. Her new husband is the head of the top-tier Zhou family in Beijing. He’s said to be a workaholic with no worldly desires, cold and stern. He leaves on a business trip on t 77.7kReads9.0Score12.4kShelves

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