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. 401 穿 Transmigrated: The Lovely Lady 穿越之俏佳人 Foodie Fish吃货鱼Ancient Romance126k WordsCompleted Mu Rou comes from a family of scholars, and from childhood her family trained her to excel at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. They hoped she would grow up to become an artist or a writer. But Mu Rou had no interest in that. She chose to study medicine in college, as she wished, but during her internship she got caught up in a medical dispute. In the chaos, she fell down a staircase and transmigrated to an unknown era, beginning a confused journey in which she disguises herself as a man. 48Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 402 晚 The Stars Gift You the Night 晚星予你 150 in Gaokao Geography高考地理150Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The print edition of Late Stars for You is now available] [A refined but wicked doctor X a dazzling, spirited teacher, first and only love, happy ending] After breaking up with her ex-boyfriend, Song Wanxing quickly married the man her family had introduced her to. To Song Wanxing's mother, Jin Ze was an ideal son-in-law. To their friends, he was a devoted husband. And as a partner to share everyday life with, he was perfect. Their marriage of convenience, in which each got what they wanted, wa 10.4kReads8.6Score2.4kShelves

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   It's a mundane story: a male doctor and a female teacher. The doctor is pressured into marriage, while the teacher wants to escape her family. They marry by chance, initially a marriage of convenience where each gets what they want. However, someone else, having tasted the sweetness of marriage, tears up the agreement and aggressively pursues her.

3. 403 嫁 Getting Married? Lord Jin Rips Her White Wedding Dress Apart Himself 嫁人？靳爷亲手撕了她的白婚纱 Miss Shadow影子小姐Modern Romance801k WordsCompleted [Mild angst + a wife-winning redemption arc + mutually chaste] In the third year of being Jin Chengchuan’s secret mistress, Yu Rou discovered her birth control pills had expired. She was pregnant. But her sugar daddy was about to get engaged, so she promptly ended their arrangement and set off to escape with her baby. Yet the proud, aloof man kept making cutting, heartless remarks, refusing to let her go. * In Jin Chengchuan’s eyes, Yu Rou was a woman with a slim waist, a soft body, and a pretty 13kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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   In the beginning of the story, the male lead sees the female lead as a gold digger, but later he sees her as everything.

4. 404 婚 A Kiss After the Wedding 婚后热吻 Icy Milk Mochi冰奶麻薯Modern Romance193k WordsCompleted [Pregnant and married in a whirlwind, marriage before love, love grows over time, both leads are sexually inexperienced, sweet and flirtatious romance] [Soft, sweet beauty from the capital’s elite circles × arrogant CEO who falls for her on his own] A chaotic night at a hotel. Jian Anwan becomes involved with Xiao Chuyi, the most powerful man in the capital’s elite circles. And that means Jian Anwan is carrying his child. Xiao Chuyi is an aloof, highborn CEO who keeps his distance from women 447Reads8.1Score100Shelves
5. 405 穿 Transmigrate Into a Kung Fu Princess 穿越之功夫王妃 Foodie Fish吃货鱼Ancient Romance90k WordsCompleted Mi Le never expected to transmigrate to a fictional ancient era just to keep up with the times, let alone be betrothed to the Regent Prince. But why does this man look so much like the person she had a crush on in her previous life? Oh, well. Since fate brought them together, she might as well claim him, no matter what it takes. (This story is purely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.) 56Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 406 婚 Sweet Love After Marriage 婚后蜜爱 Summer Ice, Winter Sunflower夏冰冬葵Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted #Gentle Guqin Beauty VS Sharp-Tongued Genius Director# #Marriage First, Love Later + Married Life + Sweet Romance + Love Grows Over Time + Blind Date + Both Leads Are Each Other's First# Before marriage, Shen Huaixu was cold and indifferent, never giving anyone a second glance. He was sharp-tongued and ruthless. After marriage, Shen Huaixu became a complete wife guy. “Where's my wife? Why hasn't she come to visit me on set yet?” [Bonus Scene] Genius director Shen Huaixu was not only extraordinar 4kReads8.7Score344Shelves
7. 407 昔 The Once-Down-and-Out Heiress Rises to Become a Beloved Princess Consort 昔日落魄千金逆袭甜宠王妃 Xinyu Qingcheng歆雨倾城Ancient Romance220k WordsOngoing Living under someone else’s roof, reborn for a satisfying new life, marriage by agreement, love after marriage. Su Qingning was a fallen heiress who had endured a lifetime of hardship in her previous life. She had made the mistake of marrying Yang Yinchuan, a man who neither loved her nor remained faithful. But fate took pity on her and gave her a chance to be reborn. This time, she decided to break free and bravely pursue her own happiness. On her wedding day, Su Qingning resolutely fled, leavi 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In her previous life, she married a scumbag who went out to fool around on their wedding day. Reborn, she decisively ran away from her wedding on her second wedding day. Later, in order to investigate her father's death, she entered into a marriage of convenience with Prince Jing, a marriage of convenience that blossomed into love ❤️[heart]

8. 408 契 Our Contract Marriage Is Over, but Mr. Lu Refuses to Let Me Go 契约婚姻到期，陆总他不肯离 Young Master Qian, the Daydreamer爱臆想的谦少Modern Romance373k WordsCompleted To pay for her mother’s surgery, Lin Wan accepts an absurd arrangement: for five hundred thousand yuan, she’ll marry the stern CEO Lu Huaizhi, who has a four-year-old daughter, and play the little girl’s temporary mom. After the wedding, she keeps to her role and maintains a polite distance from the CEO, but living together day after day, she’s moved by his quiet tenderness. The little girl takes to her naturally, calling her “Mommy” at every turn, and Lin Wan gradually develops feelings she sho 138Reads—Score—Shelves

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   With its unique subject matter, unconventional ideas, and dramatic plot twists, it's a very enjoyable watch.

9. 409 奉 Pregnant and Married, Season Dotes on Her Like Crazy 奉子成婚，季总他宠疯了 Five Five Four Four五五四四Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted Both devoted to each other + married first, fall in love later + the husband pampers his wife and child in the later story (Not a face-slapping power fantasy. The heroine starts out timid and fragile, and cries easily, but her personality changes later on. In public, the hero is a cold, sharp-tongued CEO; in private, he's childish and gets jealous easily.) Lin Shuwan had hoped to get intimate with her boyfriend, but through a series of mishaps, she went into the wrong room. To her surprise, the 469Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The story is about marriage before love blossoms, with the couple getting married because the woman is pregnant. The male lead initially doesn't care, but later begs and pleads for her hand.

10. 410 肥 The Chubby Wife Is Reborn: Watch Me Make a Triumphant Return 肥妻重生，看我霸气归来 Lu Shiqi1993鹿十柒1993Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted A year into their marriage, he was distant and cold, never once touching her. It was because his heart belonged to the woman he could never forget, while a pretty secretary was always by his side. Depressed, she gained a great deal of weight and became the target of his disgust and everyone’s ridicule. After their divorce, she transformed completely, becoming a slender goddess and a business tycoon. He pursued her relentlessly, falling madly in love with her... 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Marriage first, love later. Before the divorce, you ignored me; after the divorce, you can't afford to miss me.

11. 411 婚 Hot Love After Marriage: Lord Chi's Sweetheart Is Too Adorable 婚后热恋：池爷的小棉花她甜爆啦 Qi Jiu柒桕Modern Romance280k WordsCompleted [Mutual healing | Sweet romance | Yandere | Childhood friends | Marriage before love] Everyone knew that the eldest son of the Chi family was irritable, cold, and bad-tempered. No matter how many young women pursued him, he ignored them all, remaining single at twenty-six through sheer force of will. Then one day, the Chi family parents suddenly brought home a girl as soft and warm as a little cotton puff, intending for her to be his wife. Everyone else: Grab some snacks and watch the show. The 3.6kReads9.1Score465Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms! A sweet post-marriage story~ The male lead loves only the female lead. He's gentle, wealthy, and considerate; the female lead is soft, gentle, and timid. It's great! Go watch it!!!

12. 412 资 The Capitalist Heiress Is Reborn, Takes Down Villains, and Charms the Village Tyrant 资本家千金重生，虐渣下乡撩村霸 Luan Jing峦镜Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [1970s, Sent to the Countryside, Rebirth, Revenge Against Scum] Qin Shuiyan had been beautiful since childhood, with a delicate, soft figure. She had a pretty face but no way to protect herself. After her family fell into ruin, her stepmother sold her to an old man to keep as a canary. Just as she could no longer endure the humiliation, Xu Mo, the man she had always looked down on, burst in with a hunting rifle, fighting his way through a hail of bullets to save her. “Xu Mo, I’m sorry. If there’ 10kReads8.1Score1kShelves

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    Xu Mo's underling ran over and told him, "That city girl is here again." Xu Mo didn't even look up: "Tell her to leave." The underling said, "She said she's waiting for you." Xu Mo stubbed out his cigarette and squatted by the door, smoking for a long time. When it got dark, he went outside. She was still standing there, holding a kerosene lamp. He said, "What are you after?" She said, "I'm after you."

13. 413 迎 Toward the Moon, Toward the Sun 迎月向阳 Ju Yingxiu菊应羞Modern Romance251k WordsCompleted [Mutual Firsts, Secret Crush, 1v1, He Must Win Her Back] Gentle, sweet coffee-and-dessert chef VS unruly bar owner Xiang Yingyue once had a secret crush that came to nothing. Knowing the gap between them, she eventually chose to give up. Yu Cheyang had been liked by plenty of people, but had never understood what it meant to like someone. With one sentence, he hurt her deeply without even realizing it. Later, Yu Cheyang went to extraordinary lengths and gave her all his sincerity to win her back 2kReads8.7Score109Shelves

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    The female lead, whose parents had passed away, was fostered by the male lead's family. She later fell in love with him and secretly harbored feelings for him until he found out. He coldly rejected her, saying, "What do you think can happen between a brother and sister?" The female lead ultimately chose to give up, and the male lead's pursuit of her ended in disaster.

14. 414 离 After the Divorce, Mr. Gu Keeps Watch Outside His Ex-Wife's Home Every Night 离婚后，顾总夜夜守在前妻家门前 Chun Yan春言Modern Romance469k WordsCompleted [Completed. Two rounds of chasing his wife to the crematorium. The male lead is gentle but distant toward the heroine at first, then turns into a shamelessly flirtatious wife-chaser. Angsty before sweet; the first 20% mixes sweetness and angst, while the remaining 80% is him chasing her and suffering for it. Both leads are each other’s first and only; no changing male leads; happy ending. Be sure to read the author’s note in Chapter 1 for content warnings.] From dating to marriage, Ji Lanyu alw 210Reads5.7Score—Shelves

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    This book is so good! It's a story of arranged marriage leading to love, divorce, and a "wife-chasing-after-the-wives" trope. The male lead initially keeps his heart closed and is cold towards the female lead, but later he becomes increasingly infatuated with her, falling madly in love. However, the female lead doesn't want him anymore. To win her back, the male lead exhausts himself and is often jealous. [Heart emoji]

15. 415 白 What's a First Love Compared to a Wife from a Political Marriage? 白月光哪有联姻老婆香 Mad Cultivator, Half a Fate疯修半缘Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted [Whirlwind marriage + married first, fall in love later + male lead reborn + second female lead takes the top spot + both leads are each other’s only one, extra sweet] In his previous life, Huo Che lived and died for his one true love. All he got in return was: “Even if you died a thousand times, it still wouldn’t be enough!” He was reborn the day after his one true love ran away from her engagement. Huo Che handed over a check and a clean-break agreement. “We’re even. Let’s never see each other 23.1kReads9.1Score1.6kShelves

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    The male lead is reborn and the second female lead rises to power; both are virgins and they have a whirlwind marriage with a sweet and exciting story!

16. 416 穿 Reborn as the Cannon-Fodder Wife, I Stole the Show in the Military Compound 穿成炮灰原配后，我惊艳军区大院 Moon Rising over the Blue Sea苍海升月Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Also known as: Before I Lost My Virtue, I Rewrote the Life of the Cannon-Fodder First Wife [Period setting + military marriage + face-slapping + no golden finger + sweet romance + devoted couple] Xia Qingning unexpectedly transmigrates into a period romance novel written by a classmate who envies her. She becomes the original wife, who shares her name and is framed into losing her virtue, then jumps into a lake and dies tragically. The moment she opens her eyes, she’s at the scene of her violati 54.6kReads9.2Score5.4kShelves

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    The story is about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male lead initially dislikes the female lead because they are forced together by a setup. The woman who should have been his sister-in-law becomes his wife. So, the male lead goes back to the army and stays there for four years. But when he returns after four years, he is completely won over. His wife, who was initially not fully grown up, ugly, and clumsy, has transformed into a stunningly beautiful woman. She not only makes beautiful clothes but also paints. The two develop feelings for each other in their daily interactions. It's a story of an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a slow and steady romance!

17. 417 迷 Ensnared 迷陷 Pegasus's Cat珀加索斯的猫Modern Romance418k WordsCompleted (One-on-one romance, both leads are each other's only partners, showbiz) The heroine loses herself in love at first, but later walks away decisively. A bittersweet-to-sweet story that rewards patience. What does it feel like to love someone with all your heart? Tang Ning thought that as long as she could be with him, she wouldn't mind being hidden away in a dark corner forever. “Where are you?” A man's low, lazy voice came through the phone. “Hengdian. I just got off work.” After a brief silence 5.8kReads8.9Score497Shelves
18. 418 豪 A Marriage Alliance Between Wealthy Families: The Supporting Female Character Stays Calm Even After Learning the Plot 豪门联姻：女配知道剧情后也很稳 North to South由北向南Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted (Engaged first, then register the marriage + Everyday life + Sweet romance + Love after marriage + Chasing his wife + Emotionally stable leads + Both leads have only ever been with each other) Blurb One: The Lin and Zhou families arrange a marriage between their children. The eldest daughter of the Lin family only wants to focus on her career and has no interest in marriage. The second daughter keeps breaking up and getting back together with her boyfriend, caught up in the twists and turns of 10.4kReads8.8Score919Shelves

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    The Lin and Zhou families were to be betrothed. The eldest daughter of the Lin family was focused on her career and had no interest in marriage. The second daughter of the Lin family was entangled in an on-again, off-again relationship with her boyfriend. The older generation of the Lin family set their sights on the third daughter, Lin Yi'an, who had been missing for eighteen years and had been found a few years prior. Lin Yi'an, seeing the long dowry that guaranteed her a comfortable life, agreed without much hesitation. Seeing how obedient she was, the Lin family elders, already feeling guilty towards her, added another substantial dowry. Initially, Zhou Mingshi was very satisfied with his fiancée's stable, low-key, unassuming, and not love-struck. But at some point, Zhou Mingshi began to feel dissatisfied, constantly wanting to break the calm in her eyes…

19. 419 我 I Was Once Married to You, and the Thought Still Breaks My Heart 我曾嫁给你，想到就心酸 Nan Lin南凛Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted An accident forced two strangers to marry because of an unexpected pregnancy. Su Ran became, in Song Tingyu’s eyes, a woman who would stop at nothing to get what she wanted. On their wedding night, he sneered at her. “Su Ran, you got what you wanted. But apart from the title of Mrs. Song, don’t think you’ll get anything else.” The very next day, he packed his things and flew abroad to comfort the woman he loved. Overnight, she became a laughingstock throughout Ancheng. Four years passed. He live 491Reads8.2Score106Shelves

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    The two met by chance. After getting married, he went abroad to be with his "white moonlight" (his first love), not even glancing at their son. (The rest of the text appears to be unrelated and possibly machine-generated.)

20. 420 婚 Burning Love After Marriage 婚后炙恋 Pure Silver Music Box纯银音乐盒Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later, love growing over time, romantic rivals, the second male lead’s redemption arc] [Cold on the outside, warm on the inside CEO Xiao Yan & clear-headed, radiant lawyer Zhao Yu] [Blurb One]: On the day they were supposed to register their marriage, Zhao Yu’s fiancé rekindled his relationship with his first love at the civil affairs bureau and abandoned her. Looking at the man who was supposed to marry her fiancé’s first love, a man who was exactly her type, Zhao Yu impul 183Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    🍀🍀The eldest daughter of the Lu family was framed by a scumbag boyfriend and her uncle, losing both her parents, having her company seized, and nearly having her virginity ruined by her cousin. Rescued by Mr. Huo in her time of need, he demands she repay his kindness with her body, thus beginning a sweet and romantic journey of arranged marriage turning into love, where both partners are virgins. 🌾🌾

21. 421 京 A Joyous Wedding in the Capital 京婚有禧 Not Green Rabbit不绿兔Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later, secret marriage, older man-younger woman, both inexperienced and devoted, with plenty of romantic tension] In their third year of marriage, Fang Yipo’s company suddenly got a new boss. It was her husband in name only, whom she had barely seen outside the bedroom during his three years abroad. He wore a sharply tailored black suit. His features were striking and cold, and when his dark, indifferent eyes fell on her, they held only the faintest trace of familiarity, a 59.4kReads9.1Score22.9kShelves
22. 422 婚 Passionate Love After Marriage: My Tough Husband Has Me Wrapped Around His Finger 婚后热恋：硬汉老公绕指缠绵 Little Sweet Gummy小甜软糖Modern Romance577k WordsCompleted [Gentle, celibate firefighter captain X socially anxious, sweet manga artist] In Captain Yan’s eyes, his blind date in Beicheng was quiet and reserved, but at least she was a decent choice for marriage and wouldn’t cause trouble. Early in their marriage, Captain Yan died on a mission. But by an unexpected twist, he was reborn eight years earlier, when his future fiancée was still a shy, soft-spoken young beauty who blushed easily. When they first met, Shen Man gazed at him miserably. “No one wil 495Reads9.0Score—Shelves
23. 423 表 He Acts Like He Can't Stand Her, But Mr. Pei Can't Stop Kissing Her in Private 表面嫌弃，私下裴先生狂亲 Mo Jiushi墨九十Modern Romance447k WordsCompleted The score was just released, so it may rise. Powerful man lowering his head + forced love + groveling chase + happy ending Couple: Top-tier tycoon and head of the family x beautiful, delicate little white flower At the Pei family's birthday banquet, Wen Li got drunk and accidentally stumbled into her cousin's arms. Clinging to her cousin, she muttered complaints, calling Pei Xingjian, the head of the Pei family, a cold-blooded, heartless jerk. Once the alcohol wore off and she saw what her cousi 6.2kReads7.1Score450Shelves

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    This book is incredibly addictive! So good! It's a story of a wealthy tycoon's face-slapping moment followed by a heartwarming twist, and the heroine bowing down to love. The female lead, drunk, mistakes the male lead, who dislikes her, for her brother, calling him "brother" repeatedly. From then on, the male lead has his eye on her, pretending to be disgusted and pitiful, but in reality, he softens whenever she cries and easily becomes jealous and loses his guard.

24. 424 入 Addicted After Dark! The Elite Abstinent Doctor from a Wealthy Family Falls Hard 入夜上瘾！豪门禁欲医生顶级沦陷 Lan Mengxi岚梦晞Modern Romance227k WordsOngoing [Seductive, Sweet and Alluring Heroine VS Cool, Chaste Surgeon] [Elite Family + Heroine Pursues Him at First + Hero Falls Deeply in Love and Devotes Himself to Her Later + Both Leads’ First Love] Everyone knows that Gu Jinyi, the second young master of the prestigious Gu family, has no worldly desires and keeps his distance from women. He is the moon in the heavens, hanging high above the world. “Dr. Gu, I didn’t mean to take advantage of you.” His hand tightened gently, drawing her closer. His 763Reads—Score107Shelves

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    In this book, the male lead didn't like the female lead at first, and he married her because of his grandfather's wishes. It's super good! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

25. 425 错 A Mistaken Marriage into the Rich Family: The Empire’s CEO Is My Contract Husband 错嫁豪门：帝国总裁是协议老公 Yun Fei Xiao Cheng云飞小橙Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + The Husband's Long Road to Redemption + Queen's Secret Identity + CEO + Elite Family + Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple + Strong Female Lead's Comeback] With a single contract, she married a stranger she had mistaken for someone else at a blind date. She thought they would remain strangers, but he turned out to be her boss, the ruthless and coldhearted CEO of an empire everyone whispered about! In public, he was her “king,” a man who could decide her fate with a singl 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    1. *Wrongly Married into a Wealthy Family: The Empire's CEO's Contractual Husband*: A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love + sweet romance in a wealthy family! Su Qingran marries into the family of Gu Yanchen, the CEO of an empire, in place of her stepsister. She initially thought it was just a mutually beneficial marriage, but unexpectedly, she's pampered beyond measure after the wedding. When she works overtime, he personally delivers her late-night snacks; when she's bullied, he immediately stands up for her: "Who dares touch my woman?" When the agreement expires, Gu Yanchen pins her against the wall, his eyes burning with passion: "The agreement is null and void. You can only be my wife, Gu Yanchen's wife." From contract to true love, the sweetness level is off the charts, making it impossible to stop reading! 2. *Flash Marriage: My Sweet Wife is Too Pregnant, and My Darling Baby is Having Another*: Flash marriage + adorable baby sweet romance! Xia Qianqian unexpectedly marries Fu Jingshen, a billionaire CEO. She discovers she's pregnant with twins right after getting their marriage certificate. She wants to keep a low profile and focus on her pregnancy, but Fu Jingshen spoils her like a princess. He turned down a multi-billion dollar project to accompany her to prenatal checkups, personally prepared baby food, and clung to her every day, saying, "Wife, our baby is so cute, shall we have another one?" The adorable baby is sweet and sensible, and the CEO husband is clingy and protective. The sweet daily life of the family of three is heartwarming!

26. 426 将 The General Doesn't Like Me 将军他不喜欢我 Rinse the Cups and Pour Another洗盏更酌Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance] [Marriage first, love later, slow burn] [A delicate, adorable sweetheart x A cold and fierce man on the outside, but a possessive, jealous wife-spoiler on the inside] Ying Qi’an, raised in seclusion by her elder brother, is breathtakingly beautiful, gentle, and adorable. But because of political rivalries, she is hastily married off to the general Mu Xuanqing. General Mu Xuanqing is valiant in battle and as cold as ice. He married a woman he never wanted only to get revenge on he 1.5kReads8.6Score138Shelves

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    Ancient-style arranged marriages that blossom into love are often sweet and romantic; don't be fooled by the synopsis—the emotions develop naturally.

27. 427 恶 My Cruel Wife Ran Away, and the Sinister Villain Kissed Me by the Throat 恶妻跑路，阴鸷反派对我掐脖吻 Happy Fried Egg快乐的荷包蛋Ancient Romance247k WordsOngoing [1v1, both leads’ first love + business and farming + marriage before love + transmigrate into a book + mind-reading] Yun Zhihe transmigrates into a book and becomes the vicious ex-wife of Pei Huaixu, the story’s biggest villain. She torments him relentlessly, turning him into a wretched shell of a person and making his little brother mentally disabled. According to the plot, when the villain turns his life around by passing the imperial examinations, she’ll be chopped into pieces and tossed int 34Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    (This is a newly started novel, so it hasn't been rated yet.) The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of the villain's wicked wife. In order to survive, she begins to try to please him, but she never expected that the villain's gaze towards her would become increasingly strange!

28. 428 商 It's Just a Business Marriage, So Why Is President Xie Taking It Seriously? 商业联姻而已，谢总怎么还当真了 Mao Li猫礼Modern Romance335k WordsOngoing He Tangxu, the He family’s adopted daughter, has been secretly in love with her sworn enemy, Xie Huanzhou, for three years. At last, a business marriage brings them together. But fate has other plans: on the eve of the wedding, she is forced to sign a two-year marriage contract. To outsiders, Xie Huanzhou is the picture of elegance and refinement, an untouchable man. But only He Tangxu, his wife, knows that beneath the facade, he is heartless and cold. For the sake of the He family’s interests, 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female and male leads have a business marriage. The male lead initially pretends to be dead, but later, when his old house catches fire, he starts pursuing the female lead. The tension between them is amazing, and the female lead's character is really great! She's a super intelligent and calm female CEO.

29. 429 替 A Substitute Bride's Auspicious Marriage: My Comatose Husband Was Faking It! 替嫁冲喜，植物人老公竟是装的！ Richi Clothing Ritual日寸衣礼Modern Romance169k WordsOngoing [A rebellious heiress × a mature, fatherly CEO] [Marriage first, love later + stand-in bride + older man + face-slapping + guiding romance + a touch of showbiz] Xu Jinzhao’s first twenty-two years have been a complete mess. Her father doesn’t love her, her mother doesn’t care for her, and her brother is blind to the truth. Everyone loves the fake heiress. Xu Jinzhao has suffered plenty, but that doesn’t mean she’ll put up with it. She gets even with anyone who crosses her, acting so wildly that 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! The male lead pretends to be in a vegetative state, and the female lead marries in his place to bring good luck. The male lead is older and more mature, while the female lead is lively and straightforward! Super recommended!!

30. 430 小 The Poor Little One Brings Her Child to Find Her Husband, and Is Kissed to Tears by CEO Fu 小可怜带崽来寻夫，被傅总亲哭 Mashed Potato洋芋土豆泥Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + both leads are inexperienced in love + sweet and doting + the husband chases his wife after a painful breakup + eight-year age gap + triplets] An Hua was a poor, unfortunate girl who had only her mother to rely on. From childhood, she'd been bullied and oppressed by the villagers in her hometown. Once, her uncle forced her into a man's bed, and she secretly gave birth to their babies. When one of the little ones fell ill, An Hua was penniless and couldn't afford tre 413Reads8.8Score109Shelves
31. 431 穿 Transmigrated Into a Book and Married a Psychopath? Don’t Panic, My Bestie Is My Sister-in-Law 穿书嫁疯批？别慌，闺蜜是妯娌 Runze Linlin润泽霖霖Modern Romance134k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Best Friends Transmigrate Together + Both Pure + Sweet Romance] Musician Ran Chichi was on the verge of making it big when she transmigrated into a book! She even married into the prestigious Shi family as the second young master, Shi Yimu’s, wife. Her husband seemed harmless on the surface, but was actually a scheming, possessive psycho who had married her to use as a lab rat. Ran Chichi trembled with fear, but luckily her best friend, Ran Xixi, had transmigrated t 357Reads—Score105Shelves

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    High-level martial arts prowess real heiress VS cunning and domineering older brother; talented composer fake heiress VS research genius yandere younger brother. Both couples are very sweet, completed sweet romance novels.

32. 432 先 Marriage Before Love: A Long-Planned Romance (3 Books) 先婚后爱：蓄谋已久的爱情（3册） Four Joys Pumpkin四喜楠瓜Modern Romance708k WordsCompleted What they thought was love that grew over time was, in fact, love at first sight from the very beginning. The person they loved had been right in front of them all along. The Before Marriage, After Love trilogy includes: Before Marriage, After Love: Love at First Sight; Before Marriage, After Love: You Are My Destiny; and Before Marriage, After Love: You Are My Other Shore. 397Reads9.1Score—Shelves
33. 433 军 A Sweeter-Than-Ever Military Marriage: The Cold, Tough Soldier Is Teased to Tears Again 军婚超甜：高冷糙汉又被撩哭了 Fan Fan Bai饭饭白Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Dotingly devoted husband, marriage first and love later, triplets. The male lead looks like a rough, domineering, cold and abstinent man, but he’s actually softhearted, sensitive, and easily hurt.] “What solid abs!” “What a gorgeous V-line!” “Those long legs… and that face that’s stolen my heart…” “Is this what rich people get to enjoy?” After years as a corporate drone, getting up earlier than a chicken and going to bed later than a dog, Jiang Yue finally won the lottery and was about to reach 2.3kReads8.9Score264Shelves

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    Era setting + arranged marriage to love 🍰🍰🍰🍰, ① Arranged marriage to love, a roguish handsome military officer vs. A silly beauty, triplets 🍭🍭🍭🍭. ② Arranged marriage to love, the female lead marries the village's notorious hoodlum to save her father. The male lead is lustful at first sight and takes advantage of her, though he's fierce, he's actually quite obedient to his wife 🍬🍬🍬🍬. ③ A proud and vain princess vs. A rough and tsundere man, the female lead is reborn on her wedding night and begins a shameless married life with her rough husband 🍡🍡🍡🍡.

34. 434 重 Reborn: The Prince Spoiled Him Rotten 重生后，他被王爷宠上了天 A Big Little Orange一颗大橘子啊Two Male Leads397k WordsCompleted (Rebirth + marriage first, love later) Sweet, with virtually no misunderstandings In his previous life, Gu Yuemo wanted nothing more than to find someone who would stay by his side for a lifetime, with no one else between them. He was even willing to defy the emperor's orders for it. Eventually, he met that person, only for the man he had trusted to bring ruin to his family and kill him with his own sword. Reborn into a new life, he chose to obey the emperor's command and let things take their c 1.7kReads9.3Score193Shelves
35. 435 你 You Watch Her Perform, I’ll Announce Our Divorce 你看她表演，我公告离婚 Little Sister Won't Listen妹妹不听话Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted Tomatoes are the most satisfying! The hero and second male lead get divorced The male lead watches the green tea put on a show, while the heroine goes straight to the newspapers and announces their divorce! A powerful financial magnate * a young lady whose family has fallen on hard times Married first, love later * both leads are sexually inexperienced Every male character in the story is a virgin, whether he's the second or third male lead... Xu Qing'an married Shen Yuanyuan simply because he t 10.9kReads7.1Score326Shelves

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    Tomato is the most satisfying! The most cathartic! A story where the male lead and male supporting character are divorced! The female lead doesn't waste any words; a divorce announcement stays on the trending topics for three days! The opening chapter is angsty for the female lead. The male lead hasn't touched the female lead in a year of marriage, then turns off his phone to watch a scheming woman's performance. The female lead is in a car accident, immediately announces the divorce, and then disappears without a trace. The male lead is heartbroken and goes through a desperate, agonizing chase to win her back!!

36. 436 离 On the Day of Their Divorce, the Wealthy Heir Wept Until His Eyes Were Red 离婚当天，豪门继承人哭红了眼 Silent Shen Mochen默沉墨尘Modern Romance232k WordsOngoing Before the divorce, Jiang Beimo: What do you want from me? Xia Yuanchu: I want you. Jiang Beimo: You think you're good enough for me? After the divorce, Jiang Beimo: You were the one who came after me. So why don't you love me anymore? Xia Yuanchu: Dr. Jiang, please show some restraint. 34Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    The male lead has a crush on a girl he doesn't love, but his grandmother forces him to marry the female lead. He initially dislikes her, but later he experiences a dramatic "wife-chasing" moment.

37. 437 八 The 1980s: A Beauty with Skin Like Jade Marries a Soldier and Raises a Child 八零凝脂美人，嫁个军人带带崽 Radish Rabbit Who Loves Cabbage爱吃白菜的萝卜兔Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Eighties setting + military marriage + seducing the man + sweet romance + marriage first, love later + heroine has experience, hero doesn't] She opens her eyes to find she's become the male lead's wicked aunt in a period novel. She abuses him and his younger sister, cheats on their stern uncle, and ultimately brings about her own death. Lu Manman, a breathtaking beauty with smooth, radiant skin, is determined to take it easy. All she wants is to go back home. Who knew her niece and nephew would 12.5kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
38. 438 甜 Sweet, Sizzling Kisses! After We Get Our Marriage License, He Kisses Me Red Every Night 甜欲肆吻！领证后夜夜被亲红温 Qing Qing Ci轻卿辞Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted Jiang Jinnian, the current head of the Jiang family, is known for his self-discipline and propriety, and his cool temperament. Even though the Jiang and Shen families arranged a marriage long ago, no one ever connected him with Shen Nanzhi. For years, Shen Nanzhi thought the same. Jiang Jinnian spent most of his time abroad. He was cold by nature and rarely came home, so the two hardly ever had a chance to meet. Even when they did, Shen Nanzhi always kept her distance. She never imagined that, b 46.1kReads9.1Score5kShelves

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    I've loved stories about arranged marriages that blossom into love since I was a kid. [Laughing][laughing]

39. 439 八 The 1980s: I Had a Flash Marriage with a Hooligan Husband, and He Spoils Me Rotten 八零之闪婚混混老公，被宠麻了 Light Drizzle Feifei微微雨霏Modern Romance696k WordsCompleted (Faithful to each other + devoted husband + everyday life + comedy + marriage before love) (No transmigration or rebirth. The heroine is not a strong-willed type. Read at your own discretion.) The hero is a street punk, while the heroine is the village beauty. To raise enough money for her father’s surgery, Su Nianxue took the initiative and asked Gu Yanbai to marry her. Gu Yanbai was a notorious loafer in all the surrounding villages. Nobody was willing to marry their daughter to him. Then one 8.6kReads8.7Score570Shelves
40. 440 错 After Wrongfully Tormenting His White Moonlight, Mr. Fu Set the Crematorium Ablaze 错虐白月光后，傅总炸翻火葬场 A Huihui一颗慧慧Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted [Complete] [A proud, possessive CEO x A cool, down-on-her-luck heiress] [Pregnancy before marriage] [He chases her after the breakup] [Some angst] [Happy ending] Ji Luosheng accidentally got pregnant and became a contract wife to Fu Linye. He mocked her and toyed with her, treating their marriage like a game, never realizing he had already fallen for her. When his first love returned from abroad, Ji Luosheng was devastated and withdrew without a fuss. Fu Linye searched for her like a madman. The 2.3kReads9.0Score217Shelves

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    This one has to be it, it's super good, I've read it twice already 🤭🤭😘😘

41. 441 病 Possessive Obsession: My Flash-Married Husband Won't Let Me Go 病态占有，被闪婚老公强制宠爱 San You Mu Xi三有木兮Modern Romance417k WordsCompleted Also known as Temptation A shocking scoop in Xicheng. The young master of the Song family secretly got married just a few days ago. But to everyone’s surprise, his bride wasn’t the Le family’s cherished daughter, the one he had always doted on. Instead, it was Ye Luo, the daughter of an insignificant family. A marriage contract drawn up by Old Master Song tied Ye Luo irrevocably to Song Ji. Anyone from Xicheng had surely heard of Song Ji. The Song family’s second young master, number one on Xich 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story is about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, with the male protagonist treating the female protagonist as a pawn placed by his grandfather. He never treats her kindly and only thinks about destroying her. In the end, he finds that he has fallen for her first.

42. 442 夭 Good Grief! I Woke Up as the Traitorous Official's Wife, Destined to Die Young 夭寿啦！一睁眼穿成奸臣早死原配 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance679k WordsCompleted Shen Heng transmigrates into an alternate history as the secret first wife of Xie Jian, the most notorious corrupt chancellor of all time, and finds herself on the way to elope with someone. She doesn't even know where to begin complaining. This is what the Record of True Chancellors says about Xie Jian: Xie Jian, courtesy name Zixuan, was the last chancellor of the Great Cong Dynasty. Through his own efforts, he brought down the dynasty, which had stood for over six hundred years. His life: He 17.2kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves

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    1️⃣ After receiving all of the original owner's memories, Shen Heng realized that she had transmigrated into the body of Xie Jian, the most notorious treacherous minister in history, who died young—a case of transmigrating because of the same name. 2️⃣ Shen Qingfu opened her eyes. Her vision was a hazy red, as if a red veil was draped over her, obscuring her view.

43. 443 惊 Goodness! Reborn After Being Widowed, She’s Spoiled by a Powerful Man 惊！守寡重生后她被大佬宠坏了 A Deer Blossoms一鹿开花Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Period Setting + Rugged Man + Educated Youth + Sweet Romance + Raising Kids + System + Everyday Family Life) Lu Huaijiao is a rich beauty whose name suits her perfectly: delicate, gorgeous, and loaded with money. In her previous life, after someone schemed to send her to the countryside, she married Gu Changzheng, the fiercest and roughest man for miles around. Back then, she couldn’t stand this man, who seemed to have endless strength in every muscle. Three years into their marriage, he died u 7.1kReads8.1Score427Shelves
44. 444 一 A Life Full of Joy 一笙有喜 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [A breathtaking beauty, a fallen heiress, VS a refined, aloof heir to a powerful Beijing family. Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + clear-headed heroine] After a sudden upheaval, Song Xi has no choice but to marry the refined, aloof heir to the Qiao family. At first, though, the two are like needle and wheat: neither can stand the other. Who could have guessed that they’d later be so sweet together? Their friends all complained, “Leave us single people a way to live!” One day, Presiden 33.9kReads9.5Score3.7kShelves

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    This is seriously amazing! The male lead is incredibly sarcastic and annoying at first, but after they fall in love, it's so sweet! He spoils her unconditionally. The descriptions of their relationship are so delicate, and it's also incredibly funny and full of witty remarks. Highly recommended!

45. 445 漂 The Beautiful Stepmother Who Sweetened the Whole Family 漂亮后妈，甜翻全家 Lu Chi鹿迟Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted Publication deal signed. On sale August 28. [One-on-one sweet romance + marriage of convenience + lighthearted daily life + both leads speak their minds] Sheng Mumu transmigrates into a book. Other people transmigrate into books to date handsome men and become stars. But when it’s her turn, she has to become the stepmother of a 17-year-old rich young master? Help, she wants out! Wait, what? If she pretends to be married, she’ll get 500,000 yuan in pocket money every month and an additional card 54.5kReads9.6Score7.4kShelves

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    The story revolves around a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead has an excellent personality, and the male lead falls for her first. However, when the female lead sees the expiration date of the agreement, she plans to run away with the money, but the male lead tears the agreement up.

46. 446 权 The Power of the Imperial Favorite 权宠天下 June六月Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted Live-action short-form drama: The Power and Privilege 4: Ruling the World is now streaming on Hongguo. A brilliant medical PhD transmigrates into the body of the Chu Prince’s discarded consort. As soon as she arrives, she encounters a critically injured patient. Guided by her medical ethics, she treats him, only to nearly be thrown into prison on false charges. When the Retired Emperor falls gravely ill, she finds a way to treat him, but that hateful Poison King misunderstands and berates her. I 10.3kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves

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    The "Pet of Power" series from June is a classic. Following the timeline, I read "Pet of Power in the Capital" (Q) first, then "Pet of Power in the World" (Q). Personally, I think "Pet of Power in the World" (A) is truly well-written. It has moments that are heartbreaking enough to bring tears to your eyes, and moments that are hilarious enough to make you laugh. The characters are very well-developed, each one a vivid and relatable figure, and the language is very moving. The novel conveys a deep sense of patriotism and brotherhood with great subtlety. The way the five-person couple interacts, their values, and even their parenting philosophies are all very positive. The epilogue is also excellent, connecting "The World" and "The Capital" through flashbacks. When I saw the epilogue finale, I was truly reluctant to say goodbye.

47. 447 先 Love After Marriage: Mr. Huo Is Addicted to Spoiling His Wife 先婚厚爱：霍总宠妻有瘾 Wang Mu Mu Zi王木木子Modern Romance365k WordsCompleted [Married first, love later + both pure + sweet romance] She was once the cherished eldest daughter of the Lu family. Her scumbag boyfriend and uncle conspired to stage a car accident that took her parents from her. The Lu Group was snatched away in a single day, and she fell from the heights overnight. Her jealous cousin schemed to ruin her reputation so she would never recover. Just as she was in danger, a man appeared against the light and rescued her. “Mr. Huo, thank you for saving me last ni 2kReads9.3Score175Shelves
48. 448 满 The Max-Level Expert Transmigrates Into a Book and Just Wants to Slack Off Every Day 满级大佬穿书后每天只想摆烂 Meng You Meng You孟优梦游Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted [Female assassin transmigrates into a book + super-sweet romance with devoted love and mutual firsts + satisfying revenge + never backs down + wealthy families + payback is immediate and never expires + healing] Gu Xinran, a female assassin, was betrayed by a colleague and transmigrated into a book. The good news was that she could finally live the ordinary life she had always wanted, without risking her life every day. The bad news was that she had become the only underachiever in an elite s 6Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 449 被 After the Female Lead Was Stolen, I Set Out to Save the Obsessive Villain 被抢女主后，拯救偏执反派大佬 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [One-on-one sweet romance, marriage first and love later, the leads dote on each other, everyday romance, gentle and delicate beauty vs. a ruthless, possessive villainous tycoon] The Duke of Zhenguo’s entire household was fiercely loyal to the crown. With them gone, only Yan Yu, their sole daughter, remained. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was betrothed to the Fifth Prince. After Yan Yu came of age, she was about to travel to the capital for her wedding. At that point, the eldest dau 18.5kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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    I've already watched this twice.

50. 450 说 Weren’t We Supposed to Be Estranged? How Did I End Up Pregnant? 说好的貌合神离呢？我怎么揣崽了 Xing Wei杏微Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted Shen Qingfu transmigrates into a novel she's read, becoming the foolish, vicious villainess who covets her brother-in-law, plots to murder her husband, and causes endless trouble, only to die without a proper burial. Shen Qingfu: ... Her husband is sickly and will soon die on his own. And her brother-in-law? He's young and inexperienced. No thanks! Can't she live as a wealthy society wife, wait for her husband to die naturally, and then enjoy life as a young, beautiful, rich widow? * She waits a 18.7kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves

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