Marriage First, Love Later, but Nothing That Feels Generic 先婚后爱，不要那种满大街都是的！

1. 451 心 A Heart-Fluttering Romance 心动宠婚 Ming Zhijiu明之九Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted [Reunion After Years Apart]+ [Mending a Broken Relationship]+ [Male Lead Has Been Scheming for a Long Time]+ [Cutesy Female Lead] Li Yao was born a pampered little princess. She had everything she wanted, and the whole world was laid at her feet, yet she didn’t care for any of it. There was only one thing she couldn’t get: Rong Jingyu’s heart. She pursued him for three years in high school, but Rong Jingyu remained indifferent, never even sparing her an extra glance. Li Yao couldn’t take it anym 4.1kReads8.3Score333Shelves

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   They dated in high school but broke up. The real development of the relationship between the male and female leads occurred after their marriage. The male lead is a character who grows and develops; he gains a voice later in the story but is mute in the beginning.

2. 452 迫 Forced to Marry a Disabled CEO, I Run Once the Miracle Doctor Heals Him 迫嫁残总，医仙治好就跑 Annie the Great Poet安妮大诗Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / A sweet, slow-burn romance Chu Xuanxuan, a divine physician from Kunlun Mountain, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a woman with the same name, whom her mother “sold” to Fu Ling, a paralyzed CEO, for a million in bride price. Unable to bear the pressure, the original owner took her own life. After taking over her body, Xuanxuan refuses to let the Fu family look down on her, but she also doesn’t want marriage to tie her down, so she makes a deal with Fu Ling —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   From routine to irresistible attraction, their marriage of convenience blossomed into love, so sweet it's almost sickening.

3. 453 闪 After Our Flash Marriage, I Discovered My Husband Was a Billionaire CEO 闪婚后，发现老公是亿万总裁 Su Tang苏糖Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted A sweet, beautiful heiress fallen on hard times × a calculating, aloof, celibate CEO [Accidental marriage, sweet romance, office romance] After her father goes bankrupt, Shu Yan is left with nowhere to go. She can only agree to meet the man her father has chosen for her, with the plan to register their marriage on the day they meet. But outside the marriage registry, a nearsighted CEO mistakes her for someone else, and the two end up married in a daze. Shu Yan thinks she's married a hot pot rest 80Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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   This is a great book. It's a whirlwind romance where both parties mistakenly marry the wrong person, but they gradually fall in love while working together. A pure, whirlwind love story!

4. 454 我 The Unmentionable Days Between the CEO and Me 我和总裁不可描述的日子 No Updates in the Morning早上不更Modern Romance136k WordsCompleted Flash Marriage and Love: Life Together. Ye Keyao, heiress of the Ye family, enters a mistaken marriage with Ji Feng, CEO of the Ji Group, while trying to escape a business alliance marriage. From intimate encounters with hidden implications in the office to evidence long buried beneath the ruins of Emerald Mountain Manor, the two grow closer as they face off in the business world. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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5. 455 财 The Tycoon’s Sweetheart: Darling, Be Good and Spoil Me 财阀小甜妻：老公，乖乖宠我 Flower-Surprised Magpie花惊鹊Modern Romance7.2M WordsOngoing Jiang Chenyu, the business world's emperor, swore he would never marry. Then one day, he was saddled with a sweet little wife, and Young Master Jiang began a whole new chapter of his life! “CEO, your wife smashed up the Wei family’s place.” “Has she calmed down?” “Not yet...” “Get a few more people over there to help her.” “CEO, your wife got into a fight and sent someone to the hospital.” “Is she satisfied?” “No.” The man kept working. “Carry on.” One day, when he heard that she’d gotten into a 87.5kReads9.4Score3.2kShelves

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   I highly recommend this super sweet romance novel featuring a domineering CEO!!! It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love over time! This is a book I've been following since high school and now into university; it's incredibly sweet! Those who love sweet, everyday moments are in for a treat!!! It's so sweet!

6. 456 穿 I Woke Up Seven Years Later, and Mr. He Came Begging with Our Child, Asking Me Not to Divorce Him 穿到七年后，贺总带崽求我别离婚 QinghanQinghan轻寒QinghanModern Romance356k WordsCompleted Also known as: "Report, CEO! Your Wife Has Regressed to Eighteen!" [The nemesis is the one he has always loved + a daughter makes her father more desirable + married first, fell in love later + adorable child + both leads are each other's first and only] Meng Chuning opened her eyes and found herself seven years in the future, only for He Yanling to shove divorce papers in her face! The three-year-old in his arms shyly called her “Mommy.” Meng Chuning was stunned. She'd married her nemesis and h 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female protagonist transmigrates seven years into the future and, through a series of coincidences, marries her nemesis after she becomes pregnant. They're on the verge of divorce... And they raise a child together, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. Back in high school, the male protagonist, wanting to get noticed, picked a fight with the female protagonist, turning her white moonlight into a mortal enemy thanks to the younger male protagonist's antics... Give it a try?

7. 457 宁 Professor Ning Is Troubled: What Should He Do About His Socially Anxious Wife? 宁教授苦恼，太太是个社恐怎么办 Cang Lin藏琳Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Marriage first, love later + two strangers + little white rabbit and big bad wolf] [Pretend-proper history professor × genuinely antisocial voice actor] Zi Su always thought Ning Shisui had entered a marriage of convenience with her because he couldn't be with the person he loved. Until one night, he got drunk and gently held her captive in his arms. Zi Su was so nervous she didn't dare move. Stammering, she asked, “Prof... Professor Ning, don't you like men?” His gaze burned as he 6.3kReads8.9Score769Shelves

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   We met through a blind date [shy][shy] The male lead is super gentle, a history professor, very well-mannered. He was worried she wouldn't be able to accept it right away, so he only held her hand and patted her head. Behind the scenes, he completely smoothed things over.

8. 458 婚 Heartbeats After Marriage: The Cold CEO Spoils Me Tenderly 婚后心动，高冷霸总温柔宠 Misty Rain on Ink墨上烟雨Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted [Whirlwind marriage + both leads are each other's first and only + sweet, swoony romance + a flirty, secretly passionate male lead] Shen Zhiyi had been single for twenty-four years when she suddenly married a handsome, cold, and abstinent man. Before the wedding: He coldly presented her with an agreement, stressing that theirs was only a marriage in name and that she shouldn't entertain any improper thoughts about him. After the wedding: He backed her against the wall, teasing and tempting her i 868Reads9.0Score103Shelves

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   A cold and aloof CEO before marriage, but after marriage, he constantly seduces and flirts with his beloved daughter, Zhizhi. [Drooling emoji]

9. 459 居 Mr. Fu Has Ulterior Motives and Plays His Moves Step by Step 居心不净，傅先生他步步为营 Xi Gong Qingye西宫清野Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance]+ [Marriage before love + secret crush comes true]+ [Gentle little bunny × restrained, deranged CEO]+ [Both virgins] Fu Yushen found Qi Nian crying miserably on the street in the pouring rain. Late at night, at a hotel. A powerful CEO from a wealthy family and a beautiful, down-on-her-luck star. What happened between them goes without saying. Many people said Fu Yushen was just having fun and would eventually marry a well-bred socialite from a family like his own. Others said Fu Y 969Reads9.1Score108Shelves

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   Learning about love after marriage: a gentle, innocent girl x a restrained, crazy CEO (completed).

10. 460 陷 Caught in His Tender Embrace 陷入他的温柔漩涡 Tai Er Is a Bit Bland泰二有点淡Modern Romance95k WordsCompleted [Heroine Ye Zhiqiu, 27, holds a public institution job in the city; hero Shen Tingzhou, 28, company owner] After ending a terrible relationship, Ye Zhiqiu chooses to marry Shen Tingzhou in a whirlwind, even though they barely know each other. She thinks it will be a marriage of mutual respect, with no love involved. But after they marry, his tenderness surrounds her at every turn, and she gradually falls for him. Only later does she realize that the beginning of this marriage was no accident... 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In a sea of online novels filled with stories of forced love and melodramatic romance, "Falling into His Gentle Whirlpool" is a breath of fresh air. It avoids unrealistic domineering CEO tropes, depicting the love of ordinary people: there are minor arguments, work pressures, and occasional moments of insecurity, but because of each other's gentle support, all difficulties become bearable. The male lead isn't perfect; he's clumsy and makes mistakes, but he's willing to become a better person for the female lead. The female lead isn't a fragile parasite either; she's independent and clear-headed, and she also heals the male lead's loneliness. This is the kind of love we all want: mutual support and shining together.

11. 461 将 A General's Daughter's Comeback: No More Coddling, It's Time to Rise 将门逆袭：不要娇宠要上位 Sweet Potato with Plum Powder甘梅地瓜Ancient Romance434k WordsCompleted When her aunt was on her deathbed, she entrusted her child to Wanqing. Out of gratitude, Wanqing became the concubine of the general’s eldest son. The rules for concubines in the general’s household: be dutiful and proper, and have no children. The household had no need for children born to concubines. Yet Wanqing bore four sons and a daughter, then took her place as the eldest son’s principal wife. The Empress Dowager personally bestowed on her the title of First-Rank Lady of Virtue. Someone sc 41.2kReads9.5Score5.5kShelves

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    The first book is a contemporary romance, while the last three are historical romances about arranged marriages that blossom into love. They offer a different feel from the contemporary ones, so you can try them out and see which type you like.

12. 462 那 After That Night, Our Story Began! 那夜过后，是我们的开始！ A Sweet Bamboo一只甜竹Modern Romance156k WordsOngoing [A guiding lover + marriage first, love later + age gap + sweet romance + slow-burn love] [Gentle, restrained guiding light VS soft, stubborn little sourpuss] Jiang Tian is an engineering top student at Haicheng University. From freshman to junior year, she’s practically swimming in scholarships. People only see her polished exterior. They don’t know she’s insecure, sensitive, conflicted, and always gives in to others. The night of her high school reunion, she gets blackout drunk and stumbles 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Guiding Couple + Marriage Before Love + Age Gap + Sweet Romance] [Gentle and Restrained Guide VS Delicate and Tsundere Little Bitter Melon] Jiang Tian, a beautiful and capable engineering whiz at Haicheng University, received numerous scholarships from her freshman to junior year. She was the "other people's child" in the eyes of parents, a capable assistant to teachers, and some even dubbed her junior year "Jiang Tian Era." They only saw her "glamorous" surface, unaware of her inner inferiority complex, sensitivity, and constant compromise. Her parents' supposed "fairness" was a heavy burden on Jiang Tian, making her feel neither warmth nor breathlessness. She knew better than anyone that her parents' reputation and image were far more important than her, but what could she do? No matter how high she flew, she could never escape the "cage" that imprisoned her. Until that night, she encountered a ray of light that belonged only to her—a light that was strong, warm, and broke through the walls she had built. She was no longer a little bitter melon, but candy, sweet. I was like a weak straw, encountering many winds that tried to knock me down. But from that year on, a tree slowly approached me. It didn't use its massive branches to shelter me from the wind and rain, but instead gently taught me how to take root, how to grow strong, how to mature. I knew that year, the wind stopped. Are you asking about what happened next? Later, we became two trees standing side by side, rooted in each other, supporting each other as we grew. If cold winds still blow against me, I won't be blown down.

13. 463 熬 I Made It Through the Cooling-Off Period, and I Don't Want You Anymore 熬过冷静期，我不稀罕你了 Rang Jun让君Modern Romance354k WordsCompleted [The Ex-Wife Chase of Despair + She Never Looks Back + The Second Male Lead Wins Her Over + Marriage First, Love Later + Neither Is Chaste] Petite, delicate employee vs. tall, broad-shouldered CEO (a striking size difference, an instinctive attraction) Two people hurt by love and afraid to love again, caught in an intense push and pull~ When a love that began in school uniforms and was meant to end in wedding gowns turned into nothing but a mess, Tang Ximan finally reached her limit. “Either se 3.2kReads8.9Score352Shelves

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    This book is very realistic; the second male lead and the female lead have an arranged marriage that blossoms into love—it's so sweet!

14. 464 全 Everyone Knows Captain Jing Is in Love with Doctor Lu 全世界都知道，景队长喜欢陆医生 Fragrant Orchid馥郁兰香Modern Romance355k WordsCompleted “Love After Marriage” + “One-on-One, Both Pure” + “Whirlwind Marriage” + “Sweet Romance” Aloof, handsome special police officer × Gentle, kind-hearted surgeon Lu Xingchen thought that without love in their marriage, they would simply treat each other with respect. She never expected that Jing Jiamu had fallen for her at first sight long ago. He respected her and supported whatever she did. He even told her he liked her... After the man's gentle pursuit, Lu Xingchen finally fell for him. She said 1.3kReads9.4Score201Shelves

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    The story is about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male lead is a special police officer who falls for the female lead, who is a doctor. It's incredibly sweet.

15. 465 闪 Flash Marriage to a Tycoon: The Uncle Dotes on His Young Wife 闪婚财阀：大叔强宠小娇妻 Cheng Jiurong程九溶Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted Everyone says that Kyoto's great demon king, Fu Qingshen, hates women. That is, until one day, the old master forced him into a flash marriage with a little girl. Everyone was waiting for the great demon king to fly into a rage, eager to see Wen Ruanyu make a fool of herself. But they had no idea what went on in the Fu household. “Wife, I can't cook.” “Wife, I'm sorry. I messed up the wardrobe.” “Wife, I can't do anything. I can't live without you.” Wen Ruanyu had no choice but to keep looking a 29.8kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves

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    The female lead is strong and independent, and loves studying more than material things. The male lead initially looked down on her, but later he can't live without her. [Drooling emoji]

16. 466 误 Lost in the Exquisite Bedchamber 误入玲珑帐 A Cat, A Dog, and a Glass of Wine一猫一狗一杯酒Ancient Romance678k WordsCompleted The print edition is available on major platforms. [Pure historical romance + devoted couple + strong female lead + marriage before love + political intrigue + household rivalry] [Long-suffering princess of a fallen kingdom] X [scheming, rough-hewn prince] [Original title: The Enigma of Linglong] “A historical-romance version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith: outwardly united, secretly plotting against each other.” To seize power, Linglong spent sixteen years disguised as a young master named Ling, studyin 8.7kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
17. 467 顶 The Ultimate Doting Marriage: My Brooding Husband Is a Menace 顶级宠婚：闷骚老公坏死了 Lou Xiaoyi楼小意Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Her half-sister doesn't want to marry the rumored ugly man who can't perform as a husband, so their birth mother kneels and begs her: “Your sister deserves someone better. Please help her.” Her heart turns cold as iron, and she takes her sister's place as the bride. On their wedding night, the handsome man frowns at her. “You're too ugly.” She thinks they'll be coldly polite to each other from then on, but instead he declares firmly, “Even if you're ugly, you're still my woman.” She stares at h 2.7kReads8.6Score222Shelves

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    My number one favorite "arranged marriage to love" story—don't be fooled by its name!

18. 468 快 Daily Life of a Power Couple in Quick Transmigration 快穿大佬互宠日常 Dan Uncle耽叔Two Male Leads512k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + quick transmigration + sweet romance + ABO + two powerful leads + devoted couples + funny and lighthearted + interstellar + merfolk + farming + System + transmigrate + complete] World One: [They say that stunningly beautiful, powerful O thinks he's the husband?] The alpha sat in a wheelchair and looked up at Mu Yan. “In this crippled state, I can't protect you.” The beautiful omega smiled. “That's all right. I'll protect you.” Then the omega picked the alpha up in his arms and 512Reads8.2Score107Shelves

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    Arranged marriages that blossom into love—there are children in almost every world.

19. 469 忠 Loyal to My Country, Loyal to You 忠于祖国忠于你 I'm Not Waiting for You Anymore不等你了Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted [Special operations team captain + news reporter, both with no past relationships + secret crushes + mutual devotion + unabashed pampering] Before marriage: Meng Chuchu thought He Yan had married her only because of pressure from his family, with no other choice. He Yan thought Meng Chuchu had married him simply because he met her requirements for a husband. After marriage: Once, Meng Chuchu went out alone to meet a male friend. Somehow, a week later, the news reached He Yan's ears. One day, he 370Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Military marriage, love blossoms after marriage! [Admiration][Admiration]

20. 470 和 After Joining a Dating Show with My Contract Husband, the Whole Internet Ships Us 和协议老公上恋综后，全网磕疯了 I Want to See the Sea我要看海Modern Romance620k WordsCompleted After being missing for years, Shen Yan, the Shen family’s true daughter, finally returned, only to discover that her parents had adopted a sweet, innocent-seeming younger sister. Her parents and brother doted on the girl, leaving Shen Yan with no place to call her own. Shen Yan promptly found a powerful man to back her, married him by agreement, left home, and lived her own fabulous life. After the wedding, her powerful husband’s grandfather protected her. “Anyone who makes my Yan’er suffer is 3.7kReads9.1Score420Shelves

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    Both the male and female protagonists in this book have mouths, so don't go too fast.

21. 471 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 139.3kReads9.4Score20.5kShelves
22. 472 轻 Soft Murmurs 轻哝软语 PianlineModern Romance337k WordsCompleted Criminal Investigation Squad Captain x high school Chinese teacher [Sweet romance + marriage before love + one couple + both are each other’s first and only] Xu Weiyan comes from a centuries-old merchant family in Jinggang, but chooses a career in uniform, a path that seems rather “unconventional.” His illustrious family supports his career choice, but sets one condition: he doesn’t have to inherit the family business, but he must accept a marriage arranged by the family. Gui Yanxiao is the seco 5.3kReads9.0Score502Shelves

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    Children of a wealthy family, an arranged marriage, love blossoms after marriage. They're already married at the beginning, but neither of them focuses on inheriting the family business; one becomes a policeman, the other a teacher. You two are definitely not following the usual path! A perfect match, a match made in heaven, a match made in heaven.

23. 473 她 She’s So Soft and Sweet, the Abstinent Tycoon Can’t Stop Hugging Her After They Marry 她太娇软，婚后禁欲大佬总想抱抱 Loves Chow Mein爱吃炒面呀Modern Romance428k WordsCompleted Completed Rich young master from the business world VS beautiful, sweet-natured screenwriter [Devoted to each other + sweet romance + he’s secretly in love with her + long-planned pursuit + six-year age gap] Word has it that Li Ze'an, a refined young master from the business world, is aloof and self-possessed, with no interest in women. Then one day, he suddenly announced that he was getting married in a flash. After that, this became his daily life. His sweet young wife showed him some del 1.1kReads8.9Score101Shelves

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    This is amazing! It's so good. The male lead has been plotting against the female lead for a long time, and he can't wait to get married to her as soon as she graduates. Although the female lead doesn't know his feelings for her, she quickly falls for him and wants to win him over. But the male lead says, "You just need to stand there and wave, and I'll come obediently." It's so sweet, I love it! The plot doesn't feel forced, and it's very comfortable to watch.

24. 474 路 An Ordinary Passerby, Yet I Got Matched with a Cadre's Son from a Military Compound 路人，但相亲到了大院高干子弟 Huang Duoduo黄多多Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The 1990s] + [Family life] + [Ensemble cast] + [Not a power fantasy, not a strong female lead] After her own younger sister steals her boyfriend, Wang Lanlan goes home with her blind date to meet his family. She calls the lame man “Third Brother.” Later, Third Brother becomes her husband. Wang Lanlan: Who could’ve guessed? My newlywed husband is abstinent by day and clingy by night. He wears me out mentally during the day and physically at night. 50.9kReads8.0Score6.3kShelves

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    There are currently no meal replacements available for "arranged marriage that blossoms into love," and it's super good! If you don't like it, come and criticize me! [Laughing][laughing]

25. 475 宜 A Good Match for Marriage 宜嫁宜娶 Wawa Is Not a Cabbage Heart娃娃不是菜心Modern Romance645k WordsCompleted Welcome, drama fans! Two storylines: [son of a bureau chief x daughter of a deputy director] & [high-ranking official’s family x heiress] Ji Yunjia found Song Jiming holding her camisole, looking puzzled. “How is this so padded when you haven’t even put it on?” His gaze drifted to her chest. It wasn’t big, but it didn’t look small either. He chuckled. “Ms. Ji, you’ve got quite a lot of padding there.” Ji Yunjia’s face burned. She hurriedly snatched it from him. “What do you know?” She was wearin 22.7kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves

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    Ji Yunjia: He said he belongs to the country first, then to me, so I don't blame him. You said you don't care about me, and I don't blame you either [crying].

26. 476 惊 What a Shock! You Have a Kid, and You Say You Can't Perform? 惊！孩子都有了，你说你不行？ Su Buhuo苏不惑Modern Romance133k WordsOngoing A college instructor who has shut herself off from love VS a playboy who can’t live without it Marriage first, love later + long-planned pursuit + the powerful one learns to yield + mutual redemption On the day of her flash wedding, Jiang Luoluan discovers she’s pregnant. Oh no, this is supposed to be a joyous occasion. It wouldn’t be right to make someone a father without warning, would it? Unable to find the biological father, Jiang Luoluan can only gaze at the man before her with her big, inn 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    She discovered she was pregnant on the day of her whirlwind wedding… Left with no other option, she asked her fiancé to take responsibility. He retorted: "Even if it's not mine, I have to take responsibility?"

27. 477 海 A Begonia Blossom, Longing That Cuts to the Bone 海棠一朵相思彻骨 Spicy Rice Noodles麻辣卷粉Modern Romance513k WordsCompleted Wen Guan thought her whirlwind marriage was her family's way of forcing her to repay a debt of gratitude. Little did she know that her fiancé had been in love with her for more than twenty years… [Marriage first, love later + wealthy CEO + devoted to each other + seven-year age gap + doting and flirtatious + family-arranged alliance] Powerful heir to an imperial capital tycoon × pampered young wife from a prominent southern family Wen Guan wanted a traditional Chinese wedding, so Xia 38Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    [A domineering CEO from the capital city vs. A gentle heiress from the south – a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, age gap, sweet romance with no angst!] An arranged marriage binds two people who were originally strangers together. He is a cold and ruthless CEO from the capital, yet he dotes on her unconditionally; she is a gentle and kind heiress from the south, her tender heart warming his icy exterior. Age is no barrier, status is no obstacle; their love shines like a brilliant star, radiating the most dazzling light. [Heart]

28. 478 砚 A Joyful Life in Ink-Clear Days 砚清欢 Wan Ti挽荑Modern Romance325k WordsCompleted [A marriage that turns to love, told first from the heroine’s perspective; a secret crush that comes true, told from the hero’s perspective] Cool, noble young master of the capital VS bright, beautiful heiress Su Qingyan always thought her marriage to Lu Yanchen was nothing more than a business arrangement for mutual benefit. He was gentle and considerate, but kept just the right distance, like the perfect business partner. Lu Yanchen, heir to the Lu family, one of the capital’s most powerful 808Reads6.3Score102Shelves

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    Marriage before love

29. 479 先 Marriage Before Love: The Young Master’s Wife Is Not to Be Provoked 先婚后爱：大少奶奶不能惹 Chong Xiaobian虫小扁Historical151k WordsCompleted Yan Ning, a woman as mild as a wisp of smoke, actually showed up at the door demanding they marry!? They were betrothed as babies, how novel. Young Master Liu, Yun Tao, agreed. After the wedding, news that the young master planned to take a concubine spread through the entire Liu household in no time. Everyone knew, from Liu Yi right down to every goldfish in the manor, that the young master had flown into a rage at Qingxin Courtyard because Yan Ning couldn't bear him a child, and had threatened 4.6kReads9.4Score309Shelves

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    The first book is a true case of arranged marriage leading to love, set in ancient times, and not very long. The second book's female lead is a time traveler. The third book's female lead is reborn, and the male lead is quite possessive. Hope you all enjoy them!

30. 480 一 Married at Last 一婚到底 Rice Grain Is a Grain of Rice米粒是个米Modern Romance180k WordsCompleted “Qin Qing, don’t try to test my limits. In my eyes, you have two choices: die, or be prepared to stay trapped by my side for the rest of your life. If I suffer for even one day, you won’t get to enjoy a single day either.” Once, Xiao Jingyi hated Qin Qing to the bone. Later, much later, Xiao Jingyi loved Qin Qing as dearly as life itself… 3.8kReads6.4Score174Shelves

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    It's a classic case of arranged marriage leading to love. The female lead's boyfriend cheats on her with the male lead's girlfriend and then dies in a car accident. The male lead then takes his hatred out on the female lead, forcing her to marry him and have his child. It's a bit melodramatic, but also very entertaining. If you like arranged marriages that lead to love, and it's a bit angsty, don't miss it!

31. 481 玫 A Rose Caught in the Flames 玫瑰陷入火焰里 May Blossoms五月番花Modern Romance543k WordsCompleted [She Pursues Him + Flirting and Spoiling + Age Gap + Intense Romantic Push and Pull] *Radiant, gentle wild rose X disabled, arrogant uncle-type heartthrob *Money-making whiz saving up to cure her darling husband X powerful aristocratic magnate Song Zhaozhao has a crush on a man who is noble and seemingly beyond her reach. Then one day, he suddenly falls from the heights of glory. He loses his sight, can no longer stand, and is confined to a wheelchair. By a twist of fate, she marries Lu Jin. Fro 7.8kReads9.1Score842Shelves

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    [I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!][I highly recommend it!]

32. 482 诱 Luring His Wife into His Arms: The Possessive CEO’s Many Ways of Showing Love 诱妻入怀：偏执总裁的花式宠爱 Mu Yu Xing木羽星Modern Romance285k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later / Contract Marriage / Face-Slapping and Trash-Taking-Down / Sweet Romance / Lighthearted Comedy / Happy Ending] (A humble office drone who has sworn off love × a seemingly aloof, actually scheming workaholic CEO) President Han was broad-shouldered and long-legged, handsome and wealthy, with a striking presence. He was famous throughout City A, drawing countless heiresses and debutantes, yet this cold-hearted man barely gave them a glance. Then Lin Yuxin got drunk and 476Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommend this book! The female lead gets tricked into a blind date by her best friend, only to meet her own company's CEO. Their contract marriage, meeting the parents, and their public displays of affection were hilarious! [Laughing] The female lead isn't a saint, and the male lead is doting, flirtatious, and domineering towards her. It's super sweet with no angst and the plot progresses quickly! The pairing of the female lead's best friend and the male lead's brother is also great! [Smirking]

33. 483 穿 I Got Rich After Becoming the Villainess’s Mom 穿成反派女配亲妈后我暴富了 Ophiopogon and Tea麦冬与茶Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted Lately, the rich wives at their tea parties have noticed that Yi Meng has changed. She used to force herself into a prim, proper socialite look, but now she’s got big curls and wears all kinds of figure-hugging dresses. They all guessed she was doing it to win Li Yuming back. Little did they know Yi Meng scoffed at the idea. “What’s so great about a stone-faced husband? Money is much better!” Wrongfully accused, Li Yuming showed up in front of her and played the victim. “Honey, they’re just maki 262Reads8.4Score—Shelves
34. 484 盛 Cherished by the Powerful: The Lord Chancellor’s Darling 盛宠：权臣大人的掌心娇 Admiring Flying Fish from the Abyss临渊羡飛鱼Ancient Romance150k WordsCompleted (Rebirth + pampered romance + political intrigue + household drama + 1v1 + devoted couple) Reborn on the day of her wedding, Chu Jiaojiao decides not to run away! Remembering the miserable fate she suffered after fleeing her wedding in her previous life, Chu Jiaojiao vows to cling tightly to the powerful minister’s leg! On their wedding night “Husband~” A sweet, bone-melting voice comes from beneath the veil. Gu Chen raises an eyebrow, stroking his thumb ring with his right hand before giving a 1.6kReads9.1Score200Shelves
35. 485 吻 A Kiss for My Love 吻心上 Di Di Ye堤堤耶Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted Gorgeous troublemaker × aloof bad boy [Not a strong female lead | Marriage Before Love | The husband chases his wife | Some coercive elements] Lu Yubei stands at the very top of Jingjiang’s elite circles. His methods are ruthless and merciless, yet his handsome face makes countless noblewomen in Jingjiang swoon. They’ve been married for nearly a year, but Yun Wei has only seen him twice. She barely knows her husband in name, and still has to pretend they’re a loving couple in front of his grandf 4.6kReads8.8Score477Shelves

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    The story of an arranged marriage that blossoms into love involves the male and female leads who only meet twice in the year they are married. The male lead goes on a business trip the day after their wedding and doesn't return for a year. The beginning is very sweet, but later the couple divorces, and the male lead experiences a "wife-chasing" saga, though they eventually reconcile.

36. 486 算 The Algorithm Lied to Me! My Archenemy Is Actually My Destined CP 算法误我！死对头竟是命定CP Chen Xingchuan陈星川Modern Romance143k WordsOngoing Enemies to lovers + Marriage Before Love + groveling pursuit + one-on-one, both leads sexually inexperienced + a sweet, slow-burn romance A sunny, imaginative artist x a cold-faced, jealous tech tycoon A brutal 30th birthday surprise! Shen Feifei is forcibly matched with her nemesis, Jin Yao, by the Marriage Matching System. A 100% compatibility score? She slams the table in fury. “It’s a bug! I have a boyfriend and we’re getting married. I’d rather marry my fictional husband than him!” Jin Yao —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hilarious rivalry novel! Real rivals! Real arranged marriage to love! Set in 2095! High technology invades human life, super funny! The male lead is initially cold on the outside but warm on the inside with a sharp tongue, while the female lead is cute yet fierce. She hates being stared at maliciously because of her large breasts. The male lead is currently trying to convince himself he can't fall in love with her, while simultaneously being a tsundere! Super funny! If you like lighthearted and sweet stories, come on in! You won't regret it! 🤭

37. 487 肆 Recklessly Tender: President Zhou Is Flirtatious and Full of Tricks 肆意温柔，周总他又撩又茶 A Spring一个泉Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted Everyone says Zhou of Hengyan Group is so refined and dignified that he’s beyond reproach. Then someone overhears his friends teasing him for being whipped. He curls his lips into a smile and casually takes a jab at everyone present. “Still drinking? I’ll pass. My wife would worry about me.” “Quiet, everyone. I need to call and check in with her!” “Wait, you guys don’t have wives keeping tabs on you? How pitiful.” Everyone else: ... After finally marrying the woman he’d had a crush on throughou 35.4kReads9.4Score3.4kShelves

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    This is amazing! The male lead's unrequited love has come true!

38. 488 软 A Gentle Seduction 软诱 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted The print edition of Rose Crown goes on sale August 10. Available on all platforms. [Married First, Love Later + Secret Crush + He Chases His Wife After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back + Both Are Each Other’s First] She was the Xu family’s adopted daughter, and Zhou Yuetian’s little shadow. She had followed him everywhere since childhood, until she heard him say this at the age of twenty-four: “She’s just the Xu family’s adopted daughter. Why would I actually care about her? People like us 72.2kReads9.6Score8.7kShelves
39. 489 肆 She Kisses Her Red Lips Recklessly 肆吻她红唇 Peach Youyou桃幽幽Modern Romance234k WordsCompleted [Mutual first love + Sweet indulgence + Marriage before love + Long-laid plans + Overprotective, devoted husband + Age gap + Everyone's darling] Everyone knew that Pei Qisi, a powerful figure in the capital, was cold-blooded and ruthless by nature, possessive and cruel, and uninterested in women. What no one knew was that he'd long been doting on a soft, sweet young girl. To others, she was a poor orphan. To him, she was his precious little sweetheart~ In public, she was obedient, gentle, and de 32Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love + premeditated plot!! The male lead is incredibly seductive and dotes on the female lead; it's so sweet!

40. 490 温 A Gentle Summer Embrace 温柔哄夏 Zhi Zhi之栀Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Rating just launched and will rise later] [Marriage first, love later + age gap + male lead has been plotting for a long time + intensely sweet pampering + mutual pining comes true + both leads are virgins + everyday sweetness] [Dominating, devoted tycoon * cool, gentle pianist] Everyone thinks that Fu Mingyu, a top figure among the powerful and wealthy, looks down on everything. Until he spends a fortune at an auction to buy a top-of-the-line crystal piano worth tens of millions. Facing the ca 480Reads8.2Score107Shelves

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    A masterpiece of arranged marriage that blossoms into love, featuring a male protagonist with an incredibly strong possessive nature.

41. 491 侵 Seizure 侵夺 Lin Kongbai林空白Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Bai Jiaping and Shen Ying's marriage began as an act of repaying a debt of gratitude. Though they seemed to have nothing to do with each other, the truth was that one had long been coveting the other, waiting to claim her. No one knew that on countless nights, Bai Jiaping would carefully kiss the woman as she slept, cherishing her as though she were a priceless treasure. Because she was the unattainable first love he had longed for over so many years, the woman who visited his dreams night after 2.4kReads—Score329Shelves

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    Marriage of convenience that blossoms into love – keep reading, it's very exciting!

42. 492 江 Plum Rain in Jiangnan 江南梅雨 Jiaguo An家国安Two Male Leads73k WordsOngoing The rainy season in Jiangnan is dreadful, but with you by my side, everywhere feels sunny. The misty rain of Jiangnan keeps travelers from moving on. In the soft, endless drizzle, love blossoms wildly… Two male leads, marriage first and love later, mutual devotion, Alpha-Omega story 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A novel with two male protagonists; it can be read as a bedtime story.

43. 493 暗 The Eleventh Spring of My Secret Love 暗恋他的第十一年春 Don't Call Me Beautiful别叫我美丽Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted 54.1kReads9.6Score8kShelves

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    These two books are absolutely amazing! The first one is about a misplaced unrequited love and an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, while the second one features a male protagonist who secretly loves the female protagonist, also in an arranged marriage that develops into love. The writing is incredibly delicate, and the content is heartwarming and very healing.

44. 494 影 The Movie Emperor’s Top-Tier Star Wife Has Lost Her Memory 影帝的顶流小娇妻失忆了 Sweetheart Wine糖心酒Modern Romance686k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Entertainment Industry + Marriage First, Love Later] After Ji Niannian is injured in an accident, she loses nearly two years of memories. When she wakes up, she discovers that she has become a top-tier star with a reputation for being both famous and notorious, and that she has a secret marriage to an award-winning actor. Even more horrifying, she spent two years groveling after him. Song Qingyan discovers that his once gentle, sensible wife has turned into a troublemaking littl 4.6kReads9.2Score352Shelves

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    🔥🔥🔥This is super original! The female lead suffers amnesia and transforms from gentle to lively! ✨The female lead, Ji Niannian, suffers an accidental injury and loses her memory. When she wakes up, she finds herself a controversial but popular celebrity with a secretly married movie star husband. Even more outrageous, she's been a devoted admirer for two years. ✨Meanwhile, her movie star husband, Song Qingyan, discovers that his once gentle wife has become a clingy and attention-seeking drama queen after her amnesia. ✨When Ji Niannian finds the signed divorce papers in the study, the usually composed Song Qingyan panics… ⭐️If you like the "marriage of convenience" and sweet romance tropes in the entertainment industry, don't miss this! It's super sweet and easy to read, so go for it!

45. 495 薄 Mr. Bo, Your Wife Is on Another Date Again 薄总，太太又跟人去约会了 Huai Sheng淮苼Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted On the day Shen Wanci divorced, their divorce agreement suddenly leaked online and became a top trending topic in minutes. The reason for the divorce was marked in red: The husband was impotent and unable to fulfill his basic marital obligations. That evening, a man cornered her in the stairwell. His voice was low. “Let me prove whether I have a problem.” After her divorce, Shen Wanci went from being a humble clerk to the youngest leading expert in the field of cultural relic restoration. Then s 9.1kReads8.4Score2.5kShelves

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    The plot of this book is supposed to be an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, but the male and female leads are actually in love but both believe the other loves someone else. The male lead has a sharp tongue, while the female lead is very clear-headed. It's a very funny book; many parts made me laugh. I finished it in one go, but it's a pity it's not fully updated yet.

46. 496 动 After Falling for Me, the Supporting Male Lead Spoiled Me Rotten 动了心后，男配把我宠上天 When Spring Left After the Rain连雨春去时Modern Romance134k WordsOngoing [One-on-one sweet romance + love after marriage + face-slapping the scumbags + powerful male and female leads] Shen Huan transmigrated into a novel, becoming the cannon-fodder ex-wife of a supporting male character who was about to be written out of a CEO romance. Her sole purpose was to make the heroine look clever, gentle, considerate, kind, and innocent. In the end, after constantly courting disaster, bullying the heroine, and making trouble for her, she was ruined financially and despised an 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, the male lead is incredibly doting on the female lead! I love it!

47. 497 替 After Becoming a Substitute Bride, She Changed Her Disabled Husband's Fate 替嫁后，她为残疾老公逆天改命 The Blue Whale蓝色的鲸鱼Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + mutual devotion + doting husband + extra sweet] Lin Wanwan is forced by her stepsister, Lin Keke, to marry Mu Lengyu, who was originally engaged to Lin Keke, through despicable means. Lin Keke simply can’t stand the thought of marrying a man with a disability. A few days after Lin Wanwan takes her place, Mu Lengyu sees through her disguise. But Mu Lengyu takes it in stride. Whether it’s Lin Keke or Lin Wanwan, as long as she’s young and beautiful, he doesn’t care who his w 348Reads7.3Score105Shelves

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    The female and male leads are married first and then fall in love, and the male lead is disabled but is cured by the female lead.

48. 498 留 Back from Studying Abroad, Miss Song Gets Married at First Sight 留学归来，宋小姐闪婚了 As Evening Falls夕阳向晚Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted Her lover got engaged to someone else, while his beloved had been absent for years. One blind date was all it took for them to hit it off. After marriage, they understood one another and lived like any ordinary couple. Just as their relationship began to settle into place and they fell in love, her man and his woman both appeared in their lives… So what if you’re his childhood sweetheart? I’m the one who’ll share his life from now on. So what if you’re his old flame? You were just a passing acqu 1.3kReads8.9Score101Shelves

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    The story is about marriage first, then love. Both the male and female leads' beloved lovers have abandoned them. The female lead's lover gets engaged to someone else, and the male lead's beloved abandons him to become a star abroad. To avoid her family's nagging, the female lead marries the male lead. What will happen after the marriage?

49. 499 替 The Substitute Bride's Cold, Delicate Wife Is Actually His White Moonlight 替嫁冷娇妻竟是白月光 Summer Shade夏日成荫Modern Romance376k WordsCompleted [Angst First, Then Sweetness + Marriage Before Love + Heroine with a Secret Identity + Substitute] [Two Strong Leads] The male lead is a wealthy corporate heir, and the female lead is strong-willed. Xiao Beichen, heir to the Xiao family, watched his father grieve inconsolably a year after his mother's death. He was even afraid his father might follow her. Yet not two years later, his father happily welcomed his pregnant stepmother into the family and sent him abroad, where he stayed for fifteen 212Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love: The female lead is taken in while homeless abroad and forced to marry the male lead in his place. The male lead initially believes she is the daughter of his enemy and mistreats her relentlessly. Later, he discovers that she is actually his childhood sweetheart...

50. 500 新 Secrets of a Newlywed Marriage 新婚内情 Tang Linmiao棠霖淼Modern Romance253k WordsCompleted [Both are each other's only one + sweet, doting romance + marriage first, love later + slow and steady + love grows over time] [Possessive CEO who talks himself into falling in love × sweet, clear-headed wife who can't help being soft-hearted] The feared Lord Huo of Hong Kong, a man who kept his distance from women, married a woman whose only plan was to have his children. Their first meeting She got straight to the point: “How many children does the Huo family expect? How many years do I have t 347Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hong Kong entertainment mogul x innocent and sweet girl~

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