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

1. 201 心 Heart-Pounding Game! Young Master Bo, the Tycoon's Heir, Can't Handle It 心动游戏！财阀薄爷他玩不起 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Shen Zhiyi marries into the elite Bo family as a bride meant to bring good fortune to her sick husband. In everyone's eyes, she's the perfect daughter-in-law: refined and gentle. Bo Yu's first verdict on Shen Zhiyi: two words, “All an act.” His second verdict: “A fake woman, not worth mentioning.” Later, people see the once all-powerful Master Bo gripping his wife's hand and desperately explaining the awful things he said in a recording, begging her again and again to forgive him. Later still, M 20.4kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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   This book is a must-have for those who marry first and fall in love later.

2. 202 婚 The Longer the Marriage, the Sweeter the Love 婚久必熟 Fei Ting非停Modern Romance143k WordsCompleted Marriage First, Love Later | Sharp-Tongued, Funny, and Thoughtful | A Tense Push and Pull | Both Pure On the eve of signing the marriage papers, Lu Jin was told at the last minute that her arranged-marriage partner had changed. Instead of the refined and elegant eldest son of the He family, she was to marry He Siting, the family's second son, rumored to be arrogant, unruly, and fickle. The Lu family was marrying up as it was, and she had no choice. She simply said, “Fine by me.” - But by the tim 738Reads6.8Score100Shelves
3. 203 误 Mistakenly Spoiled, My Heart Won Over 误宠心娇 Lucky Star Little Ha财星小哈Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Age Gap + Older-Man Devotion + Face-Slapping Comeuppance + Sickly Beauty + Strong Possessiveness + 1v1 + Both Pure + Some Angsty Scenes] A refined, reserved, cold-faced, abstinent old-fashioned man VS a quirky, frail, pampered beauty Ruan Ning’s first meeting with Pei Hanyuan was at the civil affairs bureau. The man signed the papers without expression, as if they were a business contract, and during the photo, he looked as though he wished he could stand a whole 5.9kReads8.5Score436Shelves

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   The Cold-Faced King of Hell's Pampered Wife's Fiasco: A Beautiful and Cool Sick Wife [Anti-Routine Rich Family Romance] When her arranged marriage partner changes from her younger brother to a military kingpin, the sickly heiress Ruan Ning finally understands what "true fragrance warning" means! Before marriage: Pei Hanyuan coldly throws down the marriage certificate: "One-year marriage, no interference between us." Ruan Ning wraps herself tightly in the blanket: "I'll try to live past the deadline and not bring you death." After marriage: Pei Hanyuan waits for her at her bedroom door late at night: "Ningning, did you take your medicine?" Ruan Ning: "President Pei, we're not familiar with each other." Pei Hanyuan: "Not familiar with each other? Then I'll pursue you again." High-energy plot: - Outsiders mock: A short-lived ghost paired with a cold-faced killer, a perfect match! - Pei Hanyuan angrily smashes a reporter's camera: "She is the guiding light of my Pei family!" - Ruan Ning collapses from her illness and falls into Pei Hanyuan's arms. He carries her into the operating room: "Doctor, I'll risk my life for her safety!" Character contrast: - He is the fearsome "King of Hell" in the military, yet he kneels on the ground to tie her shoelaces. - She is a frail beauty predicted to die before twenty, yet she turns the tide in a family crisis. - When everyone thinks she's a parasitic leech, she shocks the entire business world with her business acumen. Classic lines: "I've knelt before Buddha for ten years, never praying for marriage, but for her to live a long and healthy life." "Ruan Ning, if you dare to die, I'll tear down this hospital and make everyone pay with their lives!" In short: From a "wife-killing, short-lived ghost" to a "precious daughter in the palm of his hand," see how the cold-faced King of Hell goes mad with love, and how the frail wife reverses her fate!

4. 204 服 Giving In 服软 Lin Qin林檎Modern Romance530k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, sweet-natured actress vs. lovesick, doting CEO who embodies the ideal husband] - To help her older sister find love, Lin Yang's own mother set her up for a night together. Lin Yang got pregnant, and the father was the rumored Qin heir who supposedly had no interest in women. Young Master Qin said they should get married. Lin Yang refused. Qin Jue: “I'll give you a hundred million for signing the marriage papers.” Lin Yang: “Woohoo, sounds great!” - The night their child was born, 14kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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   🌿🌿The book "Giving in" is a story of arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The female protagonist is tricked into having a relationship with the male protagonist and becomes pregnant. She wants to have an abortion but has no money. She meets the male protagonist at the hospital and asks him for money, but he immediately tells her no because it's his child. Later, the male protagonist and the female protagonist get married, and he takes her home and takes good care of her.

5. 205 先 Married First, Flirted Later 先婚后撩 Fei Ting非停Modern Romance189k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later] [Love Grows Over Time] [He Falls First] [Both Each Other's First] [Mostly Everyday Life, 90% Sweet] [Stuffy Daddy Tycoon X Overseas-Educated University Lecturer and Female Race Car Driver] At twenty-four, Su Ning was suddenly summoned back to China and "thrown into the breach" to marry in place of her twin sister, who had run away from her wedding. Her fiance, Jin Xiuyuan, was said to be disciplined and proper, serious and stiff, sparing with words, and a notorious w 107Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 206 赔 A Marriage Bought with Seduction 赔婚诱爱 Wutong Across the River of Forgetfulness梧桐隔忘川Modern Romance595k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + substitute bride and whirlwind marriage + love after marriage + slightly wild heroine + ex gets sent straight to prison + leads who speak their minds + devoted one-on-one romance + sweet and heartwarming] What should you do if your fiancé knocks you down in the street? Chi Nian: Get up and beat him up! What if your ex-fiancé tries to drug you and force himself on you to win you back? Chi Nian: Call the police and send him to prison! What if your ex-fiancé's father threatens 20.5kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves
7. 207 和 After a Political Marriage, the Wolf King Pursues Me 和亲后，我被狼王撩 The Turtledoves That Cannot Be Caged关不住的雎鸠Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted She is the Shen family’s legitimate daughter. He is a lone wolf of the grasslands. The two had nothing in common, but with the Xia dynasty in decline, marriage to a foreign land was their only way forward. She is clever and composed, with a miraculous healing touch. He is proud and aloof, yet carries the world in his heart. Alone in the barbarian lands of the grasslands, she faces one insult and hardship after another with unruffled calm. Through countless tests and struggles, they finally win e 1.8kReads9.0Score171Shelves

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   "Arranged marriage that blossoms into love" is a classic example of a marriage of convenience with a political marriage background. The female lead is composed, while the male lead is initially aloof but later completely under her control. Their relationship develops gradually, and their married life is surprisingly carefree and joyful. It's definitely worth watching! [Heart emoji]

8. 208 他 His Bones Were Cold as Ice, Yet He Was Undone by Her Slender Waist 他一身冷骨，败给一把软腰 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted (Two powerful families + marriage first, love later + a formidable team: a seemingly sweet but secretly cunning heroine vs. a devoted CEO) Rumor has it that the third young lady of the Nan family trapped Second Master Fu into marriage by getting pregnant. Unwilling to be manipulated, Second Master Fu planned to keep the child and get rid of the mother. Little did he know, the third young lady of the Nan family had exactly the same idea. Second Master Fu, sharp-edged and stern, stormed her hom 5.8kReads9.1Score497Shelves

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   I've read these countless times; the ones I have on my bookshelf are the gems (in my opinion). Especially number 2—I absolutely, absolutely, absolutely love them!

9. 209 我 I'm Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What's Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? 我都癌症晚期了，疯一点怎么了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance525k WordsCompleted Original title: I’m Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What’s Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? Lin Qian, hailed as the most eligible young lady in the capital, was gentle, refined, elegant, and proper. She could read at three, write poetry at five, was exceptionally well-read, and excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Everyone who met her praised her without end. Lin Qian had been raised from childhood on the principle: “At home, obey your father; after marriage, obey your 20.8kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves
10. 210 新 Newlywed Fever 新婚高热 Nong Ying侬影Modern Romance496k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Marriage Between Powerful Families] [Pursuing His Wife] [Mutual Redemption] (Cold Heir × Beautiful, Unhinged Heiress) [A romance writer with no tricks or gimmicks. Please do not dissect, imitate, or plagiarize this work. Respect original content. Infringement will be pursued!] - “In our second year together, I already wanted a divorce.” 1. A drunken mishap. Chang Yue woke up in the same bed as a man. They had done everything they shouldn't have. The eldest young master of 17.3kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves
11. 211 穿 Reborn as the Stepmother of a Rich Second-Generation Heir Who Died Young 穿成早死的富二代他后妈 Zhou Yang舟飏Modern Romance544k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + healing + devoted couple + System] After Lin Yitang dies, the System takes her to another world. There, she becomes a newlywed wife in a wealthy family. She gains not only a cool and refined husband, but also a rebellious stepson who is destined to die young. Think this is where she rises to the top of the world? No, no, no. She has a difficult task: saving her stepson from his early death. So she starts earning his affection and showering him with w 4.1kReads9.1Score256Shelves
12. 212 京 A Marriage in the Capital 京婚演绎 Wooden Raisin木提子Modern Romance425k WordsCompleted [A marriage drama about a powerful, business-minded, crazed couple in the style of Mr. and Mrs. Smith] [Both leads are each other’s first, one-on-one romance, arranged marriage between wealthy families, marriage before love, husband pursues his wife] Ji Tanyuan went from a wealthy heiress to a married woman in the capital, and got a taste of the highs and lows. The Zhong family had great power but plenty of rules. Her husband was handsome and refined, but domineering. And in Zhong Yan’s eyes, 10.9kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves
13. 213 楚 The King of Chu and His Wife's Sweet Daily Life 楚王夫妇互宠日常 Mu Mingfei木明非Ancient Romance672k WordsOngoing A cool, aloof yet pure-hearted young man x a sweet and clever girl [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Both Pure, 1v1] Su Yujing, a young lady of a marquis's household forced to live under someone else's roof, dreams of her future self, taken as a concubine by the dissolute and tyrannical Prince Wei and left to die in misery at a side residence! After getting a full preview of her future, Su Yu trembles with fear and turns her attention to Prince Wei's younger brother, who is even you 330Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's an ancient saying [thinking].

14. 214 拼 A Splendid Marriage 拼婚艳艳 Mad Cultivator, Half a Fate疯修半缘Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted Original title: Matchmaking for a Perfect Pair [Flash marriage + marriage first, love later + age gap + height gap + sweet everyday romance + both virgins] On the day they were supposed to register their marriage, her fiancé suddenly called it off. “You’re old-fashioned, boring, short…” Xie Fan never expected that, aside from her looks, brains, and considerable fortune, she had nothing going for her. She called off the wedding, and ended their relationship and business partnership too. Her ex-fi 4.6kReads8.6Score458Shelves
15. 215 白 A CEO by Day, Her Dog by Night 白天当霸总，晚上给她当狗 Guohua Is Not a Flower国华不是花Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted They marry first and fall in love later. The male lead, Zhao Suixi, is abstinent, but after their whirlwind marriage, the female lead, Lin Sui, tempts him every day. “Can we play a little?” she asks. He thinks she means the racket in his hand, but then she touches his thigh. Little by little, the abstinent male lead falls from grace. He holds her while they play cards, kisses her passionately in public, quietly spends a hundred million on advertising for her, and gives her a 32-carat pink heart- 242Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead, Lin Sui, seduces the male lead, Zhao Suixi, daily, gradually corrupting the once-absent-minded man. He embraces her while playing cards, kisses her passionately in public, secretly spends 100 million on advertising for her, and gifts her a 32-carat pink heart-shaped gemstone necklace. Later, to protect her safety, he has to divorce her first, and after resolving the issues, he faces a tumultuous pursuit of her. Zhao Suixi vigorously washes and rubs his hands, trying to wash away the restlessness Lin Sui has stirred within him. He washes his face again, then stands frozen by the sink, afraid to turn on the light. He doesn't want to see his own expression. He desperately tries to convince himself that there are no feelings between him and Lin Sui, and that Lin Sui has no real affection for him. He shouldn't, shouldn't think about her. "Zhao Suixi," Lin Sui's voice comes from afar, "Zhao Suixi." Hearing Lin Sui softly call his name, Zhao Suixi's heart melts, his defenses nearly crumbling. "Brother Suixi, everyone is waiting for you," she deliberately calls him affectionately, teasing him. Lin Sui noticed the bathroom, walked over, and knocked on the door. "Brother Sui Xi, are you in there?" The bathroom door opened, and before Lin Sui could even see what was inside, she was pulled inside. He pressed her against the door, tightly enveloping her, and deeply kissed her lips. He kissed her uncontrollably, like a madman. "Did you miss me?" Zhao Sui Xi finally released her lips, letting her breathe. Lin Sui's red lips parted slightly, panting slightly. "Did you miss me?" Zhao Sui Xi's voice was hoarse, carrying a barely perceptible shyness. He asked, his heart pounding in his chest, waiting for her answer.

16. 216 闪 Married at First Sight! The Beijing Tycoon Turns Out to Be a Dad-Type Husband! 闪婚！京圈大佬竟是爹系老公！ Jiang Meishi姜莓柿Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted [Two powerful heirs from elite families + marriage first, love later + perfectly matched] A restrained, composed family patriarch x an assertive, career-focused CEO Born into a family that favored sons over daughters, Jian Tang crushed a crowd of illegitimate sons and fought her way to the top to become the heir. She had no interest in romance and cared only about her career. To secure her position, Jian Tang decided to find a partner of equal standing and tie their interests together. Zhou Huai 18.3kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves
17. 217 尤 The Temptress 尤物 Er Xi二喜Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Enchantress will be released on March 25 at 8 p.m. (A devoted one-on-one romance, with both leads each other’s first and only.) Zhou Yi is notorious in their circle for being a shameless playboy. Everyone thinks he cares about pleasure, not feelings. That is, until a video leaks one day. In it, Zhou Yi looks like a devout believer, clasping a woman’s slender wrist in his hand. His eyes are filled with fervor and tenderness as he murmurs in a low, hoarse voice, “Jiang Yin 4kReads9.5Score872Shelves

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    This brings us to the book *The Beauty*, another excellent ancient romance novel, *Love After Marriage: Mr. Gu's…*, and *Bending Over* by Penglai Ke.

18. 218 和 Bound to a Spousal System with My Arch-Enemy 和死对头绑定夫妻系统 Secretly Breaking a Branch暗折枝Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Marriage First, Love Later + Frenemies + Lazy Rich Kid’s Comeback] The biggest news in the capital lately is that the two most notorious spoiled heirs from the Hua and Fu families are about to marry, despite having been sworn enemies. Protagonist: Hua Yu She’s just like her name suggests: a lazy fish. Compared to her six talented older siblings, all accomplished in both literature and martial arts, she really is the family freeloader in everyone’s eyes. In fact, she has another identi 1.4kReads9.2Score179Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The heroine, surrounded by love, is revitalized, no longer a controlled puppet. The hero showers her with unique affection, giving her everything he once desired but could not have. Their love is mutual, and they walk their own flowery path together.

19. 219 当 After I Stopped Loving You 当我不爱你后 Autumn Colors Leave No Leisure秋色不暇Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted When Li Yao was fifteen, she fell for her best friend's older brother, a notorious playboy in Beijing's elite circles. The man had cool, pale skin and a face of breathtaking beauty. His smile was carefree and flirtatious, making him seem almost otherworldly. Everyone thought a playboy like him would never settle down. Li Yao thought so too. So, the day she decided to stop liking him, she sent Xu Yun a message and deleted every way of contacting him. Xu Yun received a text from an unknown number. 461Reads8.9Score247Shelves
20. 220 先 Marriage Before Love: Mr. Gu's Sweet, Adored Wife 先婚后爱：顾先生的甜宠娇妻 Wang Mu Mu Zi王木木子Modern Romance365k WordsCompleted Ye Chenxi caught her boyfriend in bed with her half-sister that very day. The scumbag even had the nerve to say, “I only made the same mistake every man makes.” She went to a bar for a drink, only to attract the attention of a few hooligans. Just then, she ran into Gu Shaoting and begged him to save her. “Mr. Gu, I’d like to make a deal with you.” “I want you to marry me.” After they married, one day she glared at the man beside her, holding her aching waist. Wasn’t he supposed to have no intere 6.8kReads9.4Score501Shelves
21. 221 闪 My Flash-Married Husband Is Like a Robot: All Brains, No Emotional Intelligence 闪婚老公像人机，要情商有智商 Yellow Peach Tutu黄桃土土Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Playful + Showbiz + Each Other’s First Love] Zhou Youning thought she had the worst luck. Just as she was gaining some recognition for playing the second female lead in a new drama, the entire internet was paid to smear her. Then her company was sold, and her new boss turned out to be the man she had once secretly loved, the one who had broken her heart! Back then, she had kept her crush on a pedestal, while he had sent her crashing down. When she finally worked 12.7kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves

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    No explanation needed, hehe ...

22. 222 相 On Our Blind Date, the Heir to a Wealthy Family Took Me to Register Our Marriage 相亲当天，豪门继承人拉着我领证 Gu Lingfei古凌菲Modern Romance5.9M WordsOngoing [Sweet romance + Marriage Before Love + male lead pretends to be a pig to eat the tiger] On the day of her blind date, Hai Tong impulsively married a stranger. She thought married life would be ordinary and built on mutual respect. Instead, her new husband turned out to be a clingy human piece of glue. What surprised her most was that whenever she ran into trouble, he would step in and resolve everything with ease. Whenever she asked about it, he always said he was just lucky, until one day she 173.9kReads9.5Score6.7kShelves

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    This one is great. The author explains things very clearly, and the titles are simple, the characters are distinct and easy to remember. I don't want to read other novels because the titles are too complicated and I can't remember who's who. The only downside is that the updates are too slow. I've already finished reading it!

23. 223 纹 Etched on My Heart 纹心尖 Oh, the Stars' Dream星星的梦啊Modern Romance266k WordsCompleted [Print publication signed! See 🧣 for updates] [Tattoo artist × teacher] [Both virgins / happy ending] Mu Yanxin and Qi Xiao met for the first time at a tattoo parlor. The second time was on a rainy day, when he offered her an umbrella. The third time, they became neighbors. They fell for each other. Just as Qi Xiao began planning how to pursue her, Mu Yanxin suddenly asked him, “Should we get married?” Qi Xiao: “?” What kind of incredible windfall is this??? #Roguishly handsome tattoo artis 5.8kReads9.4Score520Shelves
24. 224 怀 Carrying Mr. Fu’s Baby, Drowning in Mr. Fu’s Love 怀着傅总的崽，受着傅总的宠 A Certain Xi一只西Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted Tang Jiaojiao was invited by her ex’s mother to attend his wedding. She got blackout drunk at the reception and accidentally slept with her ex’s uncle. Without a word, she got up and slipped away, hoping he wouldn’t remember her. But then she found out she was pregnant. Deeply hurt by her previous relationship, she wanted nothing more to do with rich young heirs who couldn’t offer her a future. She decided to terminate the pregnancy, but before she could even reach the hospital, her ex’s uncle d 2.4kReads9.3Score227Shelves

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    The male lead had been planning this for a long time, and the female lead fell in love after an arranged marriage. You'll definitely experience the "it's so good!" Phenomenon after reading it! Trust me! Ahhh, it's super sweet! The plot of this book is really original! It's not the kind where you can predict the rest of the story after just the beginning! Highly recommended!

25. 225 那 Then Let Me Cheer You Up 那我哄哄你 Jin Huanhuan尽欢欢Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted {A flamboyant, unruly rich young master x A stunning, refined heiress} {Marriage first, love later + Two wealthy families + A long road to winning back his wife + Both leads are chaste} Everyone knows that Second Young Master Cheng is arrogant and untamable, flamboyant and reckless, with a haughty, cold-hearted streak. He’s notorious for being impossible to deal with, and no matter how well-behaved the Xu family’s daughter is, she won’t be able to tame this wild horse. The public’s verdict on t 8.4kReads9.0Score746Shelves
26. 226 肆 Indulging in Sweet Romance: President Bai's Rose Came to Life 肆宠甜婚：柏总的玫瑰成精了 Elk Seventeen麋鹿十七Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed, awaiting release] [Unworldly Rose Goddess VS fabulously wealthy Lord of Fortune] [Marriage before love + devoted couple + each other's one true love + super sweet] “She cares for all things, but I care only for her.” “She loves all living beings, yet her heart belongs to only one.” Yun Yao was born with an auspicious destiny and an extraordinary ability to ward off disaster. It not only led to her being taken in by the wealthy Qiao family of Lingwu City, but also caught th 14kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves
27. 227 不 Don't Coax Me 不要诱哄我 Chestnut Puree栗子泥Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted [Unruly Young Master x Spoiled, Temperamental Princess] A sweet romance about falling in love after marriage Zhou Yi'an was flamboyant, carefree, and unruly, taking no one seriously. He was notorious for being impossible to deal with. He was the Zhou family's only son. His family was wealthy, with generations of merchants, and held a prominent position in City B. Yet he agreed to marry Lin Ruojiang. Everyone knew he had cherished a woman in his heart for years, so why would he marry someone as s 12.8kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    You absolutely have to have this one! The author's writing is so delicate [admiration]. I've read it countless times. The male lead is very different from other male leads; it's a slow and steady love story.

28. 228 陆 The Lu Family's Castoff Daughter Turns Around and Marries an Abstinent Tycoon 陆家弃女，转身嫁禁欲大佬 Pomelo Paper, Lemon Fragrance柚笺柠香Modern Romance514k WordsOngoing [Scheming, Chaste Powerhouse vs. Sweet, Down-on-Her-Luck Heiress] [Ten-Year Age Gap + Aloof Older Man Finally Bows His Head + Marriage Before Love + Wealthy Family Intrigue + Guiding Lover + Fated Romance] Betrayed by her family and stripped of her inheritance, how will she turn the tables and win over the cold-hearted tycoon along the way? On the day Lu Xiran “died” in Switzerland, the whole internet sympathized with her father’s grief over losing his daughter. No one knew she had followed a my 39Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    Check this out! The female lead fakes her death and comes back pretending to be an innocent girl, then gets involved in a contract marriage with a powerful man. But the male lead recognizes her from the first glance and secretly becomes her protector, helping her get revenge! The most amazing part is when she thinks the act is over, the powerful man directly traps her: "Mrs. Gu, either be her forever, or you'll sink with me." — This sense of destiny, "I knew it was you all along, and I willingly entered into this," is absolutely addictive!

29. 229 婚 Marital Passion 婚色 Er Xi二喜Modern Romance970k WordsCompleted When Xu Yan and Qin Lie divorced, someone asked Qin Lie, “You're really going through with it? You won't regret it?” Wearing a black shirt and trousers, hands in his pockets, Qin Lie replied in a languid, casual tone, “It was a marriage arranged by our families. There's nothing to regret.” Not long afterward, at a party, someone saw Qin Lie use the alcohol as an excuse to pin her against a hotel balcony and demand a kiss. His large hand slid down Xu Yan's waist, guiding her long legs to hook aro 25.5kReads8.9Score2.4kShelves

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    It's super good-looking, the female lead is very rational.

30. 230 引 Make Her Fall 引她沉沦 A Cloud on Paper一纸云Modern Romance332k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love + Long-Planned + Seven-Year Age Gap + Both Pure] [Business Tycoon x Art Student] For the sake of a deal, Xia Zhisheng marries a man. He is aloof and distinguished, the center of everyone's attention, and the most commanding figure wherever he goes, as untouchable as a peak in the snowy mountains. Everyone says he married only to placate his elders. Even Xia Zhisheng believes it. She is always mindful of her place. She tries hard to play the part of a suitable shield. 1.3kReads9.2Score174Shelves
31. 231 何 How Lucky I Am to Have Your Love 何其有幸，有你爱我 Chu Ran初冉Modern Romance409k WordsCompleted When he opens the door and sees her sleeping in bed, Mu Chenguang suddenly understands what it means to feel content. He comes home from work to find a light left on and the one he loves lying by his side. How lucky he is to have something so beautiful. 776Reads8.8Score105Shelves

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    The female protagonist is being pressured by her mother to find a boyfriend, so she decides to try and "pick up" one at the civil affairs bureau. She happens to see the male protagonist arguing with a woman at the entrance; the woman is demanding he transfer his house to her in exchange for marriage, but the male protagonist refuses. So, the female protagonist and the male protagonist get married. It's a pretty good story; novels with this kind of plot are rare.

32. 232 日 Love Grows with Time 日久见婚心 Li Yuchengyi立羽成翊Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love, childhood engagement, slow-burn romance, sweet novella, younger possessive wolf-dog] (Rating may rise as new reviews come in) A beautiful teacher, sweet on the outside but rebellious within, vs. a noble, proud heir to a wealthy family Tips: They start with no affection for each other, going from indifference to falling in love. After her boyfriend of three years cheated on her, Yan Yan was heartbroken. She obeyed her father's wishes and married the man she'd been betrothed 5.3kReads7.3Score481Shelves

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    Highly recommend this... We're not close at all, there's no secret crush trope, and no premeditated planning. What I love is this feeling of growing to love someone you don't know well at all.

33. 233 婚 After Marriage, the Young Master Spoils Her Tyrannically and Forces His Love! 婚后，大少霸道宠她强制爱！ Scooping Melons from the Bottom of the Pot釜底抽瓜瓜Modern Romance271k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Faithful + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Powerful Pursuit + Male Lead Has Planned This for a Long Time + Devoted Husband] That night at the Zhuang family's home, Qiu Yixun fell in love at first sight with the little fairy, Zhuang Jianxi. He disregarded her wishes and reached an understanding directly with the Zhuang family elders. He invested enough money to save the Zhuang family from bankruptcy. In return, she would belong to him alone from then on. To make their relat 14.1kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
34. 234 和 Everyday Life After Marrying Mr. Lu 和陆总的婚后日常 Half a Cup of Iced Milk半杯冰牛奶Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted [Money-loving dessert shop owner X dessert-obsessed CEO] [Sweet from beginning to end / devoted to each other / marriage before love / perfect match. A warm, everyday romance with no melodrama, centered on loving each other wholeheartedly] Lu Yanzhi happened to walk into a dessert shop one day and discovered that its owner was also being pressured to marry. So the two struck a deal. Though it was a contract marriage in which each got what they needed, love is a willing surrender of one’s free wi 1.6kReads9.1Score125Shelves

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    The male and female leads get married by chance due to pressure from their families, and gradually fall in love with each other after marriage. It's so good, I highly recommend everyone to watch it.

35. 235 强 The Domineering CEO I Forced Myself on Won't Warm Up, So Reborn, She Chooses Someone Else 强扭的霸总捂不热，重生她换一个 Three Thousand Lovestruck Entanglements三千痴缠Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Mutual salvation, the second male lead gets the girl, the male lead grovels while the heroine never looks back, love triangle drama] Chi Yan suffers from severe post-traumatic stress disorder and schizophrenia. During her freshman year of college, Qu Hua was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Two people who don't know how to love stumble forward together, learning how to bring warmth to each other and how to love. Qu Hua is reborn to the time before her engagement to Gu Huai. She doesn't want 6.5kReads9.2Score745Shelves

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    The male lead gradually tries to get closer to the female lead. The female lead, wanting to escape her dysfunctional family and marry the male lead, is reborn and abandons her scumbag boyfriend to try and save the male lead who helped her in her previous life. They redeem each other; both suffer from severe mental illnesses. It's a relatively heartwarming redemption story.

36. 236 饮 Drinking, Dreaming, and Revelry 饮酒梦醉欢 Second Uncle二舅爷Modern Romance396k WordsCompleted “I married him to repay a debt, but I didn’t fall in love with him for that.” Love after marriage / Xu Zuihuan / Jiang Zhengning The eldest son of the Jiang family, with a mysterious background and an illustrious family. Their lives follow completely different paths, and by all appearances, Xu Zuihuan should have no connection to him. They meet once, then eight years pass. A call from an unfamiliar number, a simple “Let’s get married,” and Xu Zuihuan calmly replies, “Okay.” How much does she o 11.8kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    Both of these are arranged marriages that blossom into love. Trust me, they're unlike anything I've read before—super good, and incredibly sweet! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

37. 237 长 Falling for You, More and More 长此倾心 Zhao Heyue昭禾月Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later / mature love / a slow-burn romance / SC / one-on-one] She was a quiet shadow in the School of Literature, accustomed to measuring the world by keeping her distance. She thought marriage was just another clearly defined contract. He was a master strategist in the business world, seeing emotions as an uncontrollable variable and believing marriage required only responsibility and clear boundaries. “It's a marriage of convenience. I look forward to working with you,” 864Reads6.4Score111Shelves

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    I highly recommend it!!!

38. 238 我 I Became a Mediator in the Marquis's Manor and the Whole Family Dotes on Me 我在侯府当调解员，被全家宠了 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance540k WordsCompleted Brutal, ruthless Imperial Guard X sweet, gentle ray of sunshine Just as her name suggests, Jiang Mi has a sweet little mouth and knows exactly how to charm people, leaving them dazed and warm-hearted. But an imperial decree sends this honey-sweet girl to the most difficult household to serve: the Ning'an Marquis's residence. The Old Madam is stern and old-fashioned: “You wretches! The whole lot of you are hopeless!” The Ning'an Marquis is aloof and icy: “You unfilial son, do you know what you've 19.5kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves

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    My Tomato's "Arranged Marriage, Love Later" is the pinnacle of ancient Chinese romance novels!!! This one is seriously amazing! I haven't been able to finish a Tomato novel in a long time, but I've read this one without skipping a single chapter. I even read it while slacking off at work. It's an ancient Chinese romance novel where both characters are virgins and the arranged marriage blossoms into love. The male lead is a ruthless imperial guard, but he dotes on the female lead immensely. There are tons of sweet nothings and flirtatious lines, and so many blush-inducing and heart-pounding scenes. I managed to get through the first few chapters, but the rest is incredibly addictive. I didn't want to finish even after reading over two hundred chapters. The epilogues are also exceptionally well-written!

39. 239 墨 Inkbound to the Dust of the Capital 墨赴京尘 Bamboo Shade and Butterfly Robes竹幽蝶衣Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted #Marriage Before Love #Secretly Planned for Years #Powerful Capital Elite #Mutual Devotion #Power Couple #Sweet Romance Everyone in the capital’s elite circles said the Zhao family’s cold-blooded King of Hell had been forced into an arranged marriage with a gentle beauty from Jiangnan. But no one knew Before their engagement, he had anonymously funded the restoration of an ancient painting for her. After their engagement, he signed an agreement to “treat each other with courtesy,” yet that very 3.9kReads6.9Score335Shelves

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    This is a great read. It features a clear-headed, independent curator versus a doting, doting husband. It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love; he's the one who falls for her first, yet he leads her step by step into his carefully laid trap. It's an older man/younger woman romance, sweet and engaging. The male lead respects the female lead, the author's writing is excellent, and the traditional Ming-style wedding is particularly special.

40. 240 婚 Flirting After Marriage 婚后撩吻 A Piece of Sticky Rice Cake一块糖粘糕Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Scheming charmer x gentle, sickly blind woman] [Marriage first, love later + devoted sweet romance + secret identity revealed + 100% sweetness] The first time they meet. Her blind date says, “Sorry, I have no plans to date or get married.” Ming Ruo quietly says, “Okay.” The second time they meet. Her blind date says, “Would you like to have dinner with me?” Ming Ruo nods in surprise. The third time they meet. Her blind date says, “Would you marry me?” Ming Ruo: “...Huh?” - Ming Ruo and her blin 22.5kReads9.4Score3kShelves

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    🔥These are all stories of gentleness and tenderness! [Heart emoji] 🔥 [A cunning, smiling tiger x a sickly, gentle blind woman] [Arranged marriage + pure and sweet romance + secret reveal + 100% sweetness] ✨First meeting. The blind date said, "Sorry, I have no plans for dating or marriage." Mingruo quietly agreed. ✨Second meeting. The blind date said, "Want to have dinner together?" Mingruo nodded in surprise. ✨Third meeting. The blind date said, "Want to marry me?" Mingruo: "... Huh?" 🌷-"Loving you is my lifelong mission." [In the abyss of loneliness, you are the only light.]🌸 🔥This book is so incredibly gentle! The characters of the male and female leads are incredibly gentle and rational, as revealed between the lines. [Female lead's unrequited love comes true + Male lead's marriage of convenience turns into love + 1V1, both are first loves, both are virgins, a sweet story] 🔥·Intangible cultural heritage Suzhou embroidery inheritor × upright, steady, and traditional tycoon ·Delicate yet resilient Jiangnan beauty × self-disciplined and refined young master from a noble family ·Marriage of convenience turns into love|7-year age gap|1V1, both are virgins [heart] It's a story of a restrained, aloof, and unattainable beauty being seduced and willingly falling from her pedestal [KISS]

41. 241 沉 Falling for Him 沉陷他 Lucky Duck财多多鸭Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A secret crush comes true + marriage first, love later] [A cool-headed plant researcher X a cunning, top-tier investor] Mu Yuan knows perfectly well that her husband of five years is in love with another woman. She's been counting down the days until their divorce. But on the day they were supposed to divorce, her usually cold husband suddenly acted out of character. His sharp eyes turned bloodshot as he pointed at her chest and gritted his teeth. “I'm not getting divorced. Why should I be the 143Reads5.2Score—Shelves

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    This is amazing! I've been watching it non-stop lately, and I think the highlight is the male and female leads' characters. Watching a cold, aloof, and powerful man crawl through darkness for love and gradually become her devoted follower is so exciting and addictive! The female lead has a cool and aloof face, but she's incredibly witty and sarcastic. I highly recommend it!

42. 242 庶 The Illegitimate Daughter Went on a Rampage After Marriage 庶女出嫁后杀疯了 Su Su Tuzhi苏苏图枝Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted [Gentle, patient concubine-born daughter VS gentle, deep-minded young marquis] [Pure historical romance + marriage before love + mutual devotion + both leads are each other’s only one + duty to country and family + powerful leads + 1v1] Her maternal family was exiled, her mother died, her father favored others, her stepmother schemed against her, her legitimate elder sister mocked her, and her younger half-sister framed her. They did everything they could to turn her into the laughingstock of Bi 232Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    Marriage first, love later

43. 243 再 Keep It Up and I’ll Spoil You 再作就宠你 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted husband] (A mad, theatrical, scheming male lead vs. a cold, restrained, obsessive female lead) She works for Second Young Master Xiao. Position: Wife. Compensation: Salary + year-end bonus, paid vacation, and full benefits. Job duties: Handle all tasks that fall within the scope of a wife’s work, excluding sleeping together. She’s worked diligently for four years. She plans to stay until the contract expires, then find a new boss. But Second Young Master Xia 1.2kReads9.2Score108Shelves

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    Take a look at these two books

44. 244 夫 The Madam Is a Handful After Marriage: She Grabs the CEO by the Neck and Kisses Him 夫人婚后很闹心，掐着总裁脖子亲 Tao Xixi桃嘻嘻Modern Romance424k WordsCompleted [Soft, sweet, innocent little bunny × cold-blooded, ruthless, powerful tycoon] [Devoted husband + losing control of his restraint + intensely possessive + overt flirting and subtle seduction + both are pure + financial tycoon] Everyone in the imperial capital knows he is its most distinguished man. No one can rival his power, wealth, or status! He wields immense power, is ruthless and decisive, and is cold and merciless. He never gets involved with women! But in Luo Yunwei’s eyes, he’s a shamele 94Reads7.0Score103Shelves

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    The female lead in this book is incredibly pure and adorable, while the male lead is a ruthless and despicable beast! He plots to get the female lead married, constantly touching and verbally abusing her... Without any restraint, seducing and tempting her. The innocent female lead blushes, her heart races, and she falls for him.

45. 245 夫 Did Madam Smash the Car? No? Then I’ll Have to Be Even More of a Jerk 夫人砸车了吗？没有还得再渣 A Page of Fireworks一纸烟火Modern Romance341k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Crooked in Three Places, Perfectly Straight in Five + Two Unhinged Leads] Wen Yinyin had been married to He Linyuan for five years. They were affectionate in public, but strangers in private. She knew He Linyuan didn’t love her. What he didn’t know was that she had once loved him. 1.1kReads—Score101Shelves
46. 246 纯 It Was a Complete Accident: I Got a Marriage License with My Boss 纯属意外，我跟老板领证了 Cen Xuxu岑栩栩Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted (This rating was only posted after the novel was completed, so it's a little low. Feel free to give it a try.) [Married First, Love Later + Two Secret Identities + The Ice-Cold CEO's Face-Slapping Moment of Falling Hard] [Both Pure + Sweet Romance + Secret Identities Exposed in a Chaotic Showdown. You won't regret investing!] Forced into marriage by her mother's life-or-death ultimatum, Yan Zhen simply found an “actor” and went to register their marriage. No feelings, no genuine affection. They 3.1kReads6.9Score321Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms, mutual redemption

47. 247 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 10.2kReads8.6Score2.3kShelves

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    A classic case of arranged marriage leading to love, this is a super good-looking and perfect story of a doctor and teacher. Both have strong moral values, and the male lead is a secretly wealthy heir who's also incredibly handsome. He's a perfect husband who doesn't pretend anymore, but he's the type who might mistreat his wife for a while, only to face a nightmare trying to win her back. Of course, in the end, they both fall for each other. It's so satisfying! You definitely won't regret watching it!

48. 248 心 Heartbeat Over the Line 心跳越轨 Biyou彼呦Modern Romance387k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Age gap + married first, love later + exceptionally gentle, fatherly male lead + both leads are each other's first] A restrained cardiac surgeon x a sweet young woman who grows into herself *Complete. A sweet, everyday romance with no melodrama. - On the eve of her engagement, Jiang Qiao catches her boyfriend passionately kissing another woman. As she stands there in a pitiful state, Pei Zhihe's tall figure appears beside her. His deep, dark eyes look at her from 68.3kReads9.5Score10.4kShelves

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    Highly recommended, it's incredibly good, I'm planning to read it three times. The female lead is incredibly brave and straightforward after realizing her feelings, and the male lead dotes on her from beginning to end, with only a few minor misunderstandings in the middle (just a few chapters).

49. 249 离 My Ex-Husband Is Irresistible After Our Divorce 离婚后我的前夫真香了 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Rose Crossing the Moon launches on November 14] [The ex-chases-wife-to-the-crematorium trope, not the typical kind; reuniting after a breakup] [Cool, aloof, rational beauty with a warm heart * A big, awkward puppy who says one thing and means another, but is willing to change] "His rose garden remained a desolate wasteland." "If love were a field of study, you would be my one and only lifelong subject." After five years of marriage, Bai Luo'an left Huo Ling a folder. Inside 17.2kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
50. 250 良 My Beloved Has Waited So Long 良人久候 Autumn Colors Enchant秋色撩人Modern Romance363k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + whirlwind marriage + sweet mutual devotion + everyday life + romance and marriage + love that grows over time] (The leads aren’t exceptional prodigies, princes, or princesses. They’re ordinary working stiffs: no wish fulfillment, no grand romance, just a realistic story.) A sweet romance that starts bitter and ends sweet. After setbacks at work leave Bai Zhanying physically and emotionally exhausted, she returns to her hometown, only to face her parents’ relentless pres 13.5kReads9.0Score1.7kShelves

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    It's good; recommended for those who like a slow pace.

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