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

1. 401 诱 Luring the Sweetheart: The Wild Captain Takes Her by Storm 诱捕小乖宝，野痞队长强势攻陷 Zong Xi宗汐Modern Romance319k WordsCompleted A heads-up: the adapted short drama “Waiting for You When the Roses Bloom” is now available~ [Marriage Before Love + Mutual Pining + Long-Running Scheme + Healing + Six-Year Age Gap + Sweet Romance] [Beautiful, sweet-voiced intern reporter x Wild, wolfish captain of the criminal police] Chen Mo married his brother’s younger sister, but no one knew she was the moonlight in his heart, the little moon he had wanted all to himself for so many sleepless nights. The year Song Zhiyi turned twenty-one, 18.8kReads9.3Score2kShelves
2. 402 病 The Lovesick Character Persona Has Fallen Apart 病娇人设崩塌了 Sweet Peach Yaoyao甜桃夭夭Modern Romance575k WordsCompleted [The print edition is coming soon and will be available on all platforms. See you at 7:00 p.m. on July 31!] Xie Huai, the famous young heir of the capital, fell in love at first sight with Song Nuan, the dazzling freshman representative on stage, when he was a freshman in high school. Xie Huai suffers from depression and is possessive and volatile. He won't let any boys near Song Nuan, and anyone who gets close ends up expelled. Terrified, Song Nuan is forced to transfer schools, but Xie Huai fo 50.4kReads9.4Score5kShelves

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   ✨✨You could try this one. It's not one of those common ones. The male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight in his first year of high school. He's obsessive and crazy, relentlessly pursuing her. The female lead is terrified and forced to transfer schools, keeping her away from him. Ten years later, they meet again, and he's determined to pursue her once more. It's from the female lead's perspective: an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. She teaches the male lead how to love properly. From the male lead's perspective, he gets what he wants, and there's a element of forced love.

3. 403 我 The Imaginary Love of My Life Has Mr. Jiang Green with Jealousy 我虚构的白月光，让江先生醋翻啦 Shuang Rui双惢Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted They married in a flash after knowing each other for six months, and she settled into what was essentially a long-distance marriage. Jiang Junche rarely came home, and married life was dull and uneventful. Ye Ying thought a marriage without love could still be a successful one. She tried to suppress the fluttering in her heart, but couldn't help slowly growing closer to him. Mistaking him for someone with another woman in his heart, Ye Ying said through her pain, “...If you want a child, we can 768Reads9.0Score102Shelves

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   The first book is really good, but there are some misunderstandings between the male and female leads in the beginning; the second book is really sweet later on, and the male lead has a mouth, so the relationship develops very quickly.

4. 404 后 Later, He Begged Me to Heal Him 后来，他求我治愈他 Two-Toned Moonlight双色月光Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted [Hong Kong elite families × marriage of convenience × dissociative identity disorder × groveling to win her back] [Highly intelligent, levelheaded psychiatrist × arrogant, domineering business tycoon] *Written entirely by hand *Psychological case studies gradually develop alongside the romance, including paranoid personality disorder, psychogenic amnesia, PTSD, dissociative identity disorder… A premarital medical certificate gets psychiatrist Xiao Chimo dumped on the eve of her wedding. For he 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book meets the requirements: love after marriage, the female lead is a psychologist, and the male lead uses her as a pawn for revenge, but gradually falls in love with her. It's not love at first sight, nor is it premeditated. The plot is unique and very enjoyable. [Original novel fan][Original novel fan][Heart][Heart]

5. 405 婚 The Heat of Married Life 婚后热潮 Song Muxue颂沐雪Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted [Age gap / married first, fall in love later / sweet romance with both leads' first time] Tan Jinyuan, heir to Beicheng's most powerful family, is refined and distinguished. At 35, he has never married, and rumors say he is impotent. For the sake of the Su family, Su Li has no choice but to agree to the marriage. But she doesn't want to end up an old maid, dying of frustration after the wedding, so she asks her best friend to find her a man. He's strong and handsome, with a rough, vigorous ap 245Reads—Score100Shelves
6. 406 说 We Agreed to Be Couch Potatoes Together, So How Did You Become a Powerful Minister? 说好一起当咸鱼，你却成了权臣？ A Smile Erases Old Grudges 11展颜消宿怨11Historical774k WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the Great Wu Dynasty, Chu Xiu has just one dream: find a rich woman and become a happy, carefree live-in son-in-law. He tells his wife that “hard work means getting things for free,” convinces his father-in-law that “lying flat is the righteous way,” and even secretly teaches the emperor how to “slack off responsibly.” He thinks he’ll soon be kicked out and can enjoy life with his severance pay. But somehow, his wife becomes the richest woman in the land, his father-in-la 223Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "I taught you how to slack off, and you taught me how to go bankrupt—why don't you follow the script?" Chu Xiu, a transmigrated son-in-law, only wants to live a life of leisure with a rich woman. But the more his wife listens to his "lying-down-and-doing-it-is" philosophy, the richer she gets; the more his father-in-law slacks off, the more successful he becomes. When he's hailed by thousands as "Eternal Imperial Tutor," he finally breaks down: "I just wanted to be a lazy son-in-law, how did I end up in this marriage of convenience?" A hilarious masterpiece by Tomato Style, see how the king of laziness achieves unexpected success! [I highly recommend it!]

7. 407 闪 After Our Flash Marriage, My CEO Husband Can Only Sleep on the Sofa 闪婚后，总裁老公每天只能睡沙发 Mo Yuhua墨予华Modern Romance194k WordsCompleted [Whirlwind marriage + contractual marriage + married first, fall in love later + love grows over time + intense push and pull] Because Grandma Lu was seriously ill, she desperately wanted her grandson, Lu Sijing, to find a partner soon. Lu Sijing promptly asked Li Yan to pretend to be his “loving wife.” Once they signed the marriage contract, Li Yan became Mrs. Lu in name. They could only play the part of a loving couple in public. But in private, “Mr. Lu, we barely know each other, do we?” Forc 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Who's the one who ends up sleeping on the sofa after marriage while their wife sleeps in the bed? Oh, it's him, hahaha. The male lead and the female lead have a marriage of convenience, pretending to be a loving couple. It's really just to appease his grandmother. They think they're doing a great job, but his grandmother already knows they're acting. She doesn't want to expose them, so she watches their performance and even occasionally helps them along.

8. 408 重 After Being Reborn, I Became the Obsession of a Man with a Drug Addiction 重生后，我成了偏执大佬的药瘾 A Boat Adrift in the Distance浮舟遥Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins] [Sweet romance] [Mutual healing] In her previous life, Shi Wan died a tragic death. Fu Tingchen gave his life for her and perished in a sea of flames. Reborn, Shi Wan has the advantage at every turn. She plans each step carefully, vowing to protect the person she loves most. Fu Tingchen is possessive by nature, violent and ruthless. Yet he doesn’t know that after they marry, he’ll dote on one woman without restraint, treating her with tender affection. “A Chen, why didn’ 60.9kReads9.4Score6.2kShelves

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   Highly recommended!!! Story summary: The female lead is reborn, and the male lead finds redemption in each other. It's not the typical rebirth story; it's not melodramatic or full of mindless misunderstandings. Character traits: The female lead is cute but not naive; she's skilled in medicine. The male lead is incredibly doting. I've read many stories, but this one is truly excellent.

9. 409 你 Don't Be So Clingy 你别这么黏人 Meaty Little Lamb肉肉小羊Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Long-Preplanned Romance + The Untouchable Falls from Her Pedestal] [Cool Dance Teacher vs. Sly, Abstinent Lawyer] Also known as: The Truth Is, You Like Me This Much After getting married, Song Jiangnan gains a superpower: she can hear the thoughts of the man she married under a contract. Song Jiangnan assumes that the inner thoughts of her aloof, abstinent, elite lawyer husband must be calm, restrained, and full of professional jargon. But instead, she hears: [My wi 2.2kReads9.0Score174Shelves

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   This is a very interesting story about marriage before love; the plot is very engaging, and the main characters are really well-developed.

10. 410 京 A Slow-Burning Romance in Beijing 京婚慢热 Jin Ning's Sailor金宁的水手Modern Romance241k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Whirlwind Marriage + Slow-Burning Sweet Romance + Both Leads Have No Past Relationships] -- At twenty-eight, Fang Cian and Shen Xu got their marriage certificate on the third day after meeting. And the reason for their marriage could be summed up in one word: “suitable.” -- Three months later, Fang Cian even thought they might spend the rest of their lives as a respectful married couple. That was until she saw Shen Xu staring at a photo, lost in thought. Fang Cian o 725Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really good, the male and female leads are well-developed and the romance is sweet.

11. 411 震 Shocking! The CEO's Runaway Darling Wife Isn't Running Away Anymore! 震惊！霸总在逃娇妻她不逃了！ Yun Xi Wei Xi云溪未晞Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted, Sweet Romance | Devoted to Each Other | Marriage Before Love] After living her life over, Su Tingyu becomes the runaway wife of a domineering CEO. She thinks she can have both his money and him, the best of both worlds. Then she discovers that the CEO doesn’t like her at all! But so what? In this new life, all she wants is wealth and status, not a shred of true love! Money is what matters most! So she uses the CEO’s money to buy houses, yachts, and all sorts of things, and, while 136Reads8.7Score—Shelves
12. 412 颠 A Little Madness, and the Chaste Tycoon Can’t Hold Back 颠一点，禁欲大佬难克制 Cool, Faint Dream MY浅梦微凉MYModern Romance110k WordsOngoing [Abstract, funny little scaredy-cat vs. powerful, chaste, icy CEO] [Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + feel-good daily life + happy ending] Wei Yunxiu was livestreaming with her dorm mates one moment, and transmigrated into a book the next. The good news: she had landed in a book written by her mother. The bad news: in the story, she was a villainess who was doomed to die. The Tale of How to Handle the Capital's Big Shots: She was a shrewish, scheming rich wife who coveted her husban —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Arranged marriages that blossom into love are not a common occurrence.

13. 413 在 Losing Control in His Arms 在他怀里失控 Wishing You a Flowery Path祝你花道Modern Romance148k WordsCompleted [Whirlwind marriage + love after marriage + mutual healing + intense push and pull + direct, mature romance + flirtatious, steamy sweetness] [Cool, stunning jewelry executive vs. wild, devilishly charming Beijing power player] Your wedding is underway when you discover your boyfriend only married you so he could toy with you and destroy you. What do you do? In a flash, Qin Zhimo transforms into the vengeful Zhen Huan, and on the spot, she goes on a blind date with her boyfriend's sworn enemy, Ch 13Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    These books are all of the "arranged marriage to love" type. The latter two are from the female protagonist's perspective, while the male protagonist's perspective is that of unrequited love turning into love. The writing is very mature, and the plot development is very smooth. They are definitely worth reading; you won't regret it! [Admiring][Admiring][Admiring]

14. 414 迟 Mr. Zhou, Too Late 迟来的周先生 By You Zhiyu尤知遇 著Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted [Bold and passionate heiress vs. taciturn, devoted, domineering CEO] Jian Cheng had spent all twenty-four years of her life entangled with Zhou Yufeng. But with only three months to go before their wedding, Jian Cheng suddenly called it off. The reason? Zhou Yufeng thought she was vicious and couldn’t tolerate his mistress. Everyone thought she was just making a scene and would come crawling back to beg for a reconciliation in a couple of days. Zhou Yufeng thought so too. Until, at the Zhou fami 63.9kReads9.3Score6.7kShelves

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    Jian Cheng and Zhou Tingyan's journey from a contractual marriage to genuine love is incredibly touching. One slowly draws closer, the other silently reciprocates; their mutual love is so moving. Zhou Tingyan quietly comforts Jian Cheng when she's sad, and Jian Cheng is always considerate of Zhou Tingyan's needs. "You are my favorite for the rest of my life"—this sweetness is irresistible! You have to watch it! #BelievingMrZhou #MutualLove #BeautifulLove

15. 415 甜 Sweet and Sizzling! Spoiled Rotten by My Ex's Uncle 甜撩！被前任小叔娇宠成瘾 Sui Shi You岁时柚Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Devoted to Each Other + Sweet Romance + Secret Crush Comes True + Marriage First, Love Later + Flirting and Playing Hard to Get] [Male Lead Bides His Time to Claim His Place + Second Male Lead Chases His Wife to the Crematorium] [Spoiled Heiress x Powerful, Protective Older Man] Pei Yuning, the youngest daughter of the prestigious Pei family, grew up adored by everyone, the recipient of boundless love. Shortly before her wedding, her fiancé, Shang Heng, was caught cheating with a celebrity, and 13.8kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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    This is a must-read novel—a marriage-of-convenience-to-love story!!! The male lead's five-year unrequited love finally comes true, and he gets a response. It's super sweet and he dotes on the female lead. Go for it, everyone! [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Evil Grin][Evil Grin][Evil Grin]

16. 416 时 In the Gentle Flow of Time, I Wish You a Lifetime of Peace 时光清浅许你一世安然 Crazy Little Tortoise疯狂小乌龟Modern Romance236k WordsCompleted Time will show you just how important it is to have someone emotionally steady by your side. Shi Ran waited six years, but in the end, she still didn't get a wedding dress. Heartbroken and disillusioned, she decisively chose to marry Dr. Xu, who was eager to start a family. That night, beneath a torrential downpour, a casual glance from him stirred his heart and unsettled his thoughts, until he entrusted her with the rest of his life. The married life of a southern girl (a petite little potato) 8.9kReads9.2Score748Shelves
17. 417 请 Please Flirt with Me 请对我撒娇 Dull Pear呆头梨Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [Physical edition available for preorder on October 16 at 7 p.m.] Reunion after years apart + unrequited love fulfilled + marriage before love + both are each other's first Radiant violinist × devoted rising business tycoon Everyone in Haicheng knew that Xu Mei, the eldest daughter of the Xu family, had pursued Lu Zhiyan, the eldest son of the Lu family, for years without winning his heart. Later, Xu Mei finally got what she wanted, only to receive a photo of Lu Zhiyan kissing someone else on th 55.4kReads9.4Score5kShelves
18. 418 难 Unbearable! Mr. Ji Flirts Openly and Coaxes Me in Secret 难以招架！季总他明撩暗哄 Qiao Xixi乔希希Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted (Story complete) [Both leads are romantically inexperienced + marriage before love + secret crush comes true + second male lead wins her heart + scumbag pursues his ex-wife to no avail] [Versatile classical dancer × a wolf in sheep’s clothing who loves to put on an act] Li Yang liked Shen Ci and pursued him for eight years with all her heart. On Shen Ci’s birthday, Li Yang finally learned just how insignificant she was in his eyes. “If anything happens to Mu Yao, your life won’t be enough to mak 2.8kReads9.0Score246Shelves

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    It's very, very beautiful.

19. 419 被 Forced Into an Arranged Marriage, the Crown Prince Falls for Her 被迫联姻，太子爷对她着了迷 Lazy January懒一月Modern Romance238k WordsCompleted 18.3kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves

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    Absolutely amazing! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

20. 420 将 The General Doesn't Like Me 将军他不喜欢我 Rinse the Cups and Pour Another洗盏更酌Ancient Romance516k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance] [Marriage first, love later, slow burn] [A delicate, adorable sweetheart x A cold and fierce man on the outside, but a possessive, jealous wife-spoiler on the inside] Ying Qi’an, raised in seclusion by her elder brother, is breathtakingly beautiful, gentle, and adorable. But because of political rivalries, she is hastily married off to the general Mu Xuanqing. General Mu Xuanqing is valiant in battle and as cold as ice. He married a woman he never wanted only to get revenge on he 1.5kReads8.6Score135Shelves

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    Don't be fooled by the book title!!!

21. 421 帝 The Emperor and Empress Joined Forces and Purged the Court 帝后联手后，肃清了朝纲 Piggy Piggy Piggy Yao猪猪猪猪瑶Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Empress from the start! They love each other for a lifetime, and when the empress passes away, the emperor dies for love! They don't ask to be born together, only to die together! Marriage first, love later + not both virgins + not exclusively doting + completely fictional setting What? The emperor has made a concubine's daughter empress? The powerful ministers are so furious their beards are practically standing on end. Su He, the woman struck by this incredible stroke of fortune, is relieved i 1.9kReads9.0Score187Shelves

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    A traditional Chinese romance novel about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, featuring an emperor and empress as a devoted couple. The entire story is sweet and without any angst!

22. 422 娇 Sweet Kisses! When the Little Beauty Cries, Mr. Xu Coaxes Her Tenderly 娇吻！小美人一哭，徐总宠溺轻哄 Yu Zhiyao郁知杳Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted [Complete] Hong Kong capitalist × radiant little fairy After marriage, fall in love with a tycoon Six years older Dual POV, marriage first and love later - At 22, Feng Qiu is welcomed back into a wealthy family and married off as a pawn in a political alliance to Xu Qing, heir to the top-tier Xu family. Born in Berlin and raised in Hong Kong, Xu Qing holds a position of power and is distant and aloof. Before the wedding, Feng Qiu expects their married life to be dull and uneventful, with the two 5.6kReads9.1Score402Shelves

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    Highly recommended, it's amazing!

23. 423 这 Why Is CEO Pei So Clingy After Marriage? 这个裴总婚后也太粘人了吧 Meow-Meow the Lucky Cat招财猫喵咪Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted Arranged Marriage to Love | Age Gap | Slow-Build Romance | Insecure, Sweet Girl × Carefree Pretend Playboy (Newly Rated) On the third day after Ji Yu was brought back as the family’s biological daughter, she went to the registry office and married a complete stranger. Her new husband was the heir to Huansi Group, a notorious playboy among Beijing’s rich and spoiled crowd. The first time they met after the wedding, Ji Yu cooked for him. The man leaned quietly against the kitchen island and sudden 13kReads8.7Score1.8kShelves

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    This book is so sweet! The male and female leads are so loving. The male lead respects the female lead a lot, and her family treats her very well too.

24. 424 龚 Mr. Gong, Your Secret Crush Is an Idiot 龚总，你暗恋的那个人是二货 Listening by Night倚夜听Modern Romance276k WordsCompleted [Cold, ruthless, and secretly passionate man / melodramatic airhead woman] [He has schemed for years / she falls in love after marriage] [Both are each other's first] The male lead was a huge, fat kid with a naturally gloomy streak. Eleven years later, they meet again. The fat kid has become a breathtakingly handsome man, and he forcefully marries the girl he has cherished since childhood. He goes mad for her, loses his mind over her, and gets fiercely jealous on her behalf. But she has no idea 94Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a book I missed, it's absolutely amazing! The male lead has had a crush on her since childhood, and the female lead falls in love after an arranged marriage, but she always thinks she doesn't know him. She keeps bringing up divorce, and even agrees to give herself to him for the sake of divorce, which drives the male lead crazy: "Lan Moyu, I won't touch you, and you can forget about getting a divorce!"

25. 425 顾 Mrs. Gu Tosses Down Divorce Papers, and Mr. Gu Kisses Her Furiously with Red Eyes 顾太太甩离婚书，顾总红眼狠吻 Qing Qing Ci轻卿辞Modern Romance609k WordsCompleted Gu Jinchuan is famous for his self-control and restraint, and for never getting involved with women. His sudden whirlwind marriage to the eldest daughter of the Li family, Li Shuyao, shocked everyone. Some said that Li Shuyao was exceptionally beautiful, a rare beauty in this world, and that Gu Jinchuan, the head of Guqing Group, was only marrying her for fun. They’d soon get divorced. Others said their sudden marriage was closely tied to power struggles and self-interest hidden beneath the g 4.8kReads9.3Score367Shelves

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    These three books are absolutely amazing! In the first one, the male lead had loved the female lead for many years, and gradually she fell in love with him too. In the second one, the male and female leads fall in love with each other. In the third one, the male lead is a total idiot, absolutely adoring the female lead. I felt this way while reading it; it's hard to describe, but it's really good. In short, these three books are my saviors. I'm currently reading these sweet stories, so sisters, check them out if you're interested!

26. 426 婚 Strangers Before Marriage, Addicted After 婚前不熟，婚后上瘾 Yan Yihe宴一禾Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted [Fake Lady × True Gentleman + Marriage Before Love + Whirlwind Marriage + Sweet Romance + Happy Ending] Jiang Yue married into the Wen family wanting no money, no power, no sincerity, and certainly no love. She did it to save the person who mattered most to her, trading marriage for the truth. She carefully played the part of Mrs. Wen, relying on the Wen family for support and treating her husband as a business partner. She thought she had done it perfectly. Until the day the truth came out. She 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Marriage of convenience turned into love 🥰

27. 427 名 The Famous Constable's Wife 名捕夫人 Carefree Girl清闲丫头Mystery261k WordsCompleted Jing Yi thinks there can’t be a more miserable groom in the world than him: his wedding date was set in a jail cell, he investigated a murder on his wedding night, and he spent his honeymoon running all over the place after criminals. Even worse, his childhood sweetheart of a wife seems to have “ulterior motives” toward him... That would be bad enough, but his superior is “settling a personal score” by assigning him case files that get thicker and more troublesome every time. He can’t go on livi 34Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    This is seriously, seriously, incredibly good! I'm an impatient person, so you can see these books aren't long, meaning they won't waste much of my time. I also like to skip around while reading, but these two are truly excellent. The first book's male lead is gentle and refined, sometimes with a roguish charm; the second book's male lead is roguishly charming, sometimes like a big boy. I just finished reading the first book a couple of days ago; the male and female leads are childhood sweethearts (actually, both are, but not purely childhood sweethearts, you'll see when you read them). The male lead in the first book is truly gentle and refined, sometimes quite roguish, and the plot is really engaging. Maybe you've read another book by the author, or watched the TV series "The Imperial Coroner," where the female lead is incredibly adored. The main theme is crime-solving; as the saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work. The male lead is polite to everyone (always smiling), but he's genuinely happy for the female lead and dotes on her. He can massage her stomach all night when she has a stomachache, and he's also willing to risk his life for her when she's in danger. They get along very well. Have you ever seen a family that kneels in the ancestral hall for every lie they tell? Have you ever seen a family that eats offerings at the ancestral hall? [Laughing emoji] And the male lead's "He didn't lay a hand on her, maybe he's fallen for her." The second book has the harshness of reality, but also the beauty of fiction. The male lead is charmingly roguish, and sometimes a big boy. The male and female leads both know of each other during their school years, but have never met. Later, the female lead develops depression due to life's hardships, but the male lead is a ray of light healing her. The female lead is pressured to get married (very realistic, right?). The male lead isn't a domineering CEO (he's not ignorant of the law, nor does he have the common flaws we're talking about; on the contrary, he's very environmentally conscious—surprising, isn't it? [Facepalm] But he can be quite domineering at times). The male and female leads have a superior-subordinate relationship, and their daily life is very sweet. You should check it out; it's also very realistic. If you don't like overly dramatic novels, this is a good choice. In the end, the male lead says, "If I hadn't liked her a little, how could I have married her?" He's not a casual person; because of his parents' experiences, he takes love very seriously. So, I think his "a little bit of liking" means he's committed. Okay, I'm finally done. You can see how much I like it! [Facepalm] Also, if anyone has read something similar, please recommend it, because I'm currently experiencing a reading slump. [Crying]

28. 428 改 She Remarried the Mad Prince, and Her Cheongsam Beauty Set the Capital Ablaze 改嫁疯批太子爷，旗袍美人艳翻京圈 Zhang Jiujiu张九酒Modern Romance672k WordsCompleted [Cool, stunning beauty in a qipao with a fragile constitution VS scheming, unhinged young master of Beijing’s elite] [Mad dog turns into a loyal hound] [One-on-one, both virgins] Song Qingyou was born with the bones of a beauty. Her dazzling looks made her famous throughout the capital, yet she had been sickly since childhood, as delicate and fragile as a precious porcelain doll. When she divorced, everyone assumed that without Fu Tingshen’s protection, this frail beauty would never find a footh 4.4kReads9.2Score483Shelves
29. 429 相 Blind Date? What's the Rush! 相亲，何太急！ Red Thirteen红十三Modern Romance406k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + living together + marriage first, love later + realistic] [This novel is complete] The most rebellious thing Xiang Qing ever did was enter a fake marriage. If a woman isn't married by thirty, she'll lose her value and become an unwanted leftover, mocked by the neighbors and every aunt and uncle. Her parents are so desperate that they want her to grab any man, marry him right away, have a baby, and reach the pinnacle of womanhood. She never expected her sharp-tongued husband, He 1.5kReads9.1Score167Shelves
30. 430 领 Five Years After We Got Our Marriage License, I Mistook Another Man for My Husband, So I'll Take Full Responsibility 领证五年认错老公后我负全责 Yan Yihe宴一禾Modern Romance507k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later; love at first sight; 1v1; both are each other's first] [Gentle, soft-spoken high school teacher x refined, scheming, devoted CEO] In her junior year of college, Jiang Nuan lost her parents and her older sister. To give her nephew a proper family status, she registered her marriage to Lu Yanchi, a man she'd never met. After they got married, Jiang Nuan continued her studies while raising her nephew. Lu Yanchi vanished without a trace. Jiang Nuan thought the next time 354Reads7.8Score105Shelves
31. 431 京 The Capital's Young Master Is So Arrogant? One Kiss from His Wife and He Turns Bright Red 京圈太子很狂？老婆一亲就红温了 You Yili幼一栗Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Super Sweet, Heart-Fluttering Romance + Both Inexperienced in Love + Marriage First, Love Later + Male Lead Takes His Place + Long-Standing Scheme] [Roguish, arrogant young master × Cool-headed, rational medical beauty] Jin Wu had always seen Fu Yuchen as her salvation. She followed him quietly and finally got what she wanted. Until she saw him kissing someone else intimately with her own eyes. Fu Yuchen smiled smugly. “How would Jin Wu dare leave me? Without me, she's just a pitiful illegitima 35.2kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves

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    Oh my god, the male lead loves the female lead so much and respects her so much!

32. 432 玫 The Rose Blooms, Her Glory in Full Splendor 玫瑰初开，风华正盛 Gazing into the Distance at the Morning Star辰星远眺Modern Romance581k WordsCompleted [The rating has just been posted and will rise later] [Marriage first, love later | Ten-year age gap | 25-year-old female CEO | 35-year-old elite in government | Powerful CEO | Contract marriage | Both virgins | Two strong leads] She is a rising force in business, and he is a powerful government official. A family-arranged marriage binds their two proud souls together! Gu Wantang, 25, is the founder and CEO of a high-tech company. Young and accomplished, she has built a tech unicorn through her 827Reads7.3Score105Shelves

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    A story of marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, where both parties are outstanding; a truly wonderful book.

33. 433 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 36.4kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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    The best-written, intellectually-driven romance novel ever written—absolutely the pinnacle. The only problem is the lack of substitutes. The author's cultural background is exceptionally profound; the business battles are incredibly thrilling, and the romance is remarkably delicate. You'll understand what true wealth and power are like after reading it; otherwise, you won't be able to get into anything else. The male lead is madly in love, and the female lead is also brilliant. The character design is sophisticated; no one else on the entire Tomato website has created anything like it. Suitable for readers with discerning tastes, offering a unique and extreme power struggle, avoiding clichés. The pacing is steady, starting slowly but building up to a sweeter, more intense feeling as you read on. It has a grand scope and will leave you with something to ponder. The plot takes off after chapter ten. Trust me, you'll come back and thank me after you finish reading.

34. 434 小 Little Fire Rabbit's Ninth Book 小火兔的第9本书 Little Fire Rabbit小火兔Ancient Romance541k WordsCompleted "Oh my God! My whole body aches! What happened to me last night?!" When the heroine wakes up, she finds herself transmigrated into an ancient bedchamber. Her body is sore, and there's an incredibly handsome man beside her! What?! I'm a general's second wife? No, no, no, why are the servants so panicked when they see me? Ah?! Oh my God, the original owner was so vicious! Boohoo, no wonder the general despises me... Why is there a delicate little white flower in the household too? What? This fragi 457Reads7.5Score106Shelves

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    This, this, this... At first they ignored each other, but then they hugged each other every day, it was so sweet!

35. 435 段 Mr. Duan’s Radiant, Darling Wife 段先生的明艳小娇妻 Le Q乐QModern Romance280k WordsCompleted Original title: A South Wind Knows My Heart At a dinner party, one of his admirers said to her: “Cross me, and you might not like what happens!” She stood her ground and smiled. “Sorry, I’ve never liked fruit.” He was a domineering CEO with an iron fist. She was a rich heiress who always got even. A business marriage tied together two people who had nothing to do with each other. From then on, the girl became the boy’s one and only. In business, the man was ruthless and decisive, willing to do a 136Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    How can you miss out on this "arranged marriage to love" story? Although the rating isn't high, it's really good. The male and female leads are both intelligent and emotionally intelligent, and the female lead is cool, vengeful, and makes the revenge against the villains very satisfying! Everyone may have different tastes, but I personally really like this one. You should definitely give it a try!

36. 436 霸 Possessive Love: The Abstinent Monk Demands Kisses Day and Night 霸道占有：禁欲佛子日夜索吻 Dreaming Drunk on Black Coffee清咖醉梦Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + sweet romance + possessive + unhinged + domineering + intensely possessive] [Sweet, alluring flirt VS unhinged CEO who wears Buddhist prayer beads] Jiang Wanyu was Bo Nanxun’s girlfriend. The first time Bo Nanxun introduced her to Bo Yan, the usually aloof, chaste, and refined man fell in love with her at first sight. Bo Yan was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and ruled Jiangcheng. Whatever he liked, he had to possess, and women were no exception. Jiang Wanyu, a little 628Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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    The story of marriage before love is so sweet and beautiful, I love it! [Admiration][Admiration]

37. 437 当 A Divorce Lawyer Wants a Divorce 当离婚律师想离婚 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation The Rules Before Lawyer Sheng’s Divorce has surpassed two million reservations. Sheng Yan #Wang Gege ❤️ Jiang Mo #Wang Kaimu Premieres September 24 at 12:06 a.m. Stay tuned! ┈·· Shan Chuan Wen He × Director Shao Zhi ··┈ [Sweet romance + ex-husband chasing his wife to the crematorium] At 27, Sheng Yan married the man she’d long admired. A rising star in the legal world, she was thriving in both her career and marriage, at the peak of her happiness. At 28, she lost a cas 7.2kReads9.3Score333Shelves

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    The book has a fresh theme, a clear structure, and is very enjoyable. The female protagonist isn't a troublemaker in love.

38. 438 慕 In Love with Spring 慕恋春色 Endless Southern Breeze南风漫漫Modern Romance295k WordsCompleted [A gentle, sensitive girl full of springtime charm vs. a gentle, restrained young master from a wealthy family] [Love at first sight + Hong Kong elite families + romance before marriage + devoted 1v1 healing romance + pure sweetness, no angst + fate begins at Ji Ning Tea Estate] In the space of six months, three major entertainment stories made waves on Hong Kong Island! First: Hong Kong's top family, the Zhou family, announced that their eldest son, Zhou Yuheng, would be getting married soon. H 114Reads—Score—Shelves

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    (The main story is complete) This is a story about an arranged marriage between wealthy families. The male and female leads begin their relationship because of their pre-arranged marriage. Little do they know that the male lead has been secretly planning and manipulating things for a long time. The female lead finds out later but is hesitant to give her heart too much due to her parents' past relationships. Fortunately, the male lead is gentle and steadfast, and the female lead's feelings for him are the result of his warm and caring actions. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

39. 439 私 Huo Xin, Kept Secret 私藏霍心 One Big Fish Head一条大鱼头Modern Romance472k WordsCompleted [Resilient, emotionally steady, kind-hearted innocent girl × Stern, formidable, disciplined CEO] The second male lead pursues his love after losing her; the male lead has been plotting his approach for a long time Seven-year age gap · Mutual salvation · Sweet romance * Qianxi makes a marriage pact with Huo Zhian after rescuing the Huo family's youngest granddaughter from drowning. When the man comes to her with an engagement contract, he coolly emphasizes eight words: Respect each other, and sta 7kReads9.0Score857Shelves

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    🌱Even a rigid mountain like mine would be stirred up by you.

40. 440 霸 His Love Is an Obsession: Mr. Mu's Priceless Bride 霸爱成瘾：穆总的天价小新娘 Lemon-Scented Cat柠檬味的猫Modern Romance2.1M WordsCompleted That year, she entered the Mu family to atone for her father’s crimes. He declared, “No one is allowed to help her without my permission!” She stayed silent, refusing to ask him for help! She lived in the basement and worked to earn money, enduring ten years of hardship. When he found out, he flew into a rage. “Have you still not learned to come to me for help?!” She had always believed he hated her and nothing more. She didn’t know that, beyond his hatred, he had given her everything... 9.4kReads9.0Score2.7kShelves

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    Mu Tingchen • Wen Yan

41. 441 白 The White Moonlight Returns Home Pregnant, and the Whole City Erupts 白月光怀孕后回国，全城沸腾了 Jin Yuzhi今与紫Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later; both leads are virgins; irresistible heroine; pregnancy and childbirth; one-on-one romance; sweet devotion] [A young lady occasionally controlled by the plot vs. a rebellious, cocky, bad-boy movie star] Entertainment industry's top-tier star Feng Jingche developed a strange illness and began vomiting uncontrollably. The doctors were at a loss. When science failed, he turned to the supernatural. A fortune-teller told him that marrying the Yu family's daughter would cu 16.9kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves
42. 442 国 The Nation’s Favorite Villain and Its Go-To Bad Girl Make Their Relationship Official 国民反派和恶女专业户官宣了 Baili Jinjin百里金金Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted They say there are two oddballs in the entertainment industry. One is Best Actor An Linfeng, handsome and exceptionally skilled. He never uses a stunt double for fight scenes, and only takes roles as cold-blooded villains. The other is second-tier star Gu Pan, stunningly beautiful and aloof. Ever since her debut, she’s played vicious supporting roles, earning herself the nickname “Queen of Mean.” They’re both textbook villains, yet they’ve never appeared in the same frame. Then one day, under a 914Reads9.1Score114Shelves

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    The male lead's long-planned marriage turned into love; the villainous couple in the entertainment industry are especially sweet.

43. 443 骄 The Arrogant Little Drama Queen and the Abstinent CEO: A Love Story 骄纵小作精，禁欲总裁宠妻成瘾 Frostbreaker摧霜Modern Romance274k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later × Two powerful families × Secret love fulfilled × Long-planned romance] News of the marriage alliance between the Cen and Sheng families sends shockwaves through Beijing’s elite circles. Everyone knows the Cen family’s young heiress is dazzlingly beautiful, but spoiled and willful. No one dares to cross her. With the Sheng family patriarch gravely ill, a battle over the inheritance breaks out within the family. To get what he wants, Sheng Tangzhou, the Sheng family’s 3.9kReads8.7Score403Shelves

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    I read the first book three times; it was super good.

44. 444 做 I Was His Stand-In for Two Years. When We Divorced, He Cried Until His Eyes Were Red 做替身两年，离婚时他哭红了眼 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [President Lu talks himself into love vs. Miss Shi, who's focused on making money] [Mutual firsts + the heroine is the hero's first love] Shi Qi was a stand-in. Her job was to be Lu Huainian's wife. During her two years on the job, or married, she diligently saved up enough to buy a detached villa downtown outright, while a cozy 200 million sat in her bank account. As a model contract bride, Shi Qi always maintained the highest professional standards. She did whatever Lu Huainian asked and agree 3.2kReads8.9Score251Shelves
45. 445 时 Miss Shi Is Being Naughty Again Today 时小姐今天也不乖 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance585k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Three Parts Sweet is now available. You can buy it at the Little Tomato Books Flagship Store.] Han Zhan is a notorious playboy in Beijing's elite circles. His trademarks are womanizing and having fun, and his byword is idleness. To rein in his wild ways, his parents pressure him into marriage. Young Master Han has just one requirement: "She has to be sweet and obedient." Shi Yin is the most well-behaved person Han Zhan has ever met. Born with the face of a perfect young lad 20.6kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves
46. 446 房 My Landlord Is My Husband 房东先生是我老公 I'm a Little Fishhead Star是鱼头星星呀Modern Romance342k WordsCompleted [Original title: My Landlord Is My Husband] [Easygoing, carefree bar owner vs. clearheaded, rational high school teacher] When Jiang Zhi moved back to Yun City from Qing City for work, she first met Zhou Yanqing at his home, where she was there to rent his apartment. They met for the second time at her home, where he was the man she was expected to marry. The third time, they met at the marriage registry, and he went from being her landlord to her husband. “Since our marriage is already a do 6.6kReads9.3Score668Shelves

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    The male lead is a bar owner, and the female lead is a high school teacher. It's a great watch, definitely worth watching! It makes me want to fall in love so much!

47. 447 和 A Marriage First, Love Later with Mr. Xu 和许先生的先婚后爱 Sailing Against the Current覆水行舟Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + reunion after a long separation + mutual healing + both first-timers + happy ending] [Newly popular top-tier star and male author, cold on the outside but warm and kind inside] Xu Nuo x [New proofreader at a publishing house, easygoing, optimistic, and brave] Si Yue Xu Nuo, a bestselling Chinese-American novelist suffering from depression, returns to China to negotiate the rights to his new book and runs into Si Yue, a recently graduated proofreader just starting he —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A top-tier male writer and his childhood sweetheart who has lost her memory; a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love from the female lead's perspective, and a long-awaited reunion from the male lead's perspective.

48. 448 诱 Enticing Embrace 诱缠 Jiu Ke Sweet Candy九柯甜糖Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted Both leads are each other's first and only love, with no angst throughout. [Delicate, sweet, and playful woman ✘ aloof, proud, and scheming powerhouse] After returning from studying abroad, Shen Muqing did two things that sent shockwaves through the city. First, she married the man every woman in Rongcheng coveted. Second, she smoothly inherited the position of CEO of the Shen Group. Yet before long, news kept emerging that the Shen Group was losing money. To recover the losses and save face, Sh 2.4kReads9.0Score341Shelves
49. 449 领 We Got Our Marriage License and Moved In Together, but the Movie Star Can't Hide His Feelings 领证同居，影帝小心思藏不住了 Wakaka Nana哇咔咔娜娜Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Super-sweet mutual pampering + Devoted Husband Top-Tier Star + Long-Standing Scheme (Super sweet! If it isn’t, you can hit me)] Qiao Suisui got married on a whim! At the marriage registry, she discovered that the person she was about to marry was none other than top-tier star Ning Jinchen. She panicked and tried to run, but he caught her and dragged her back. Ning Jinchen: “You said whoever regrets it is a dog.” “Woof, woof!” She thought that once she’d barked, she’d be free to run. But Ning Ji 6.9kReads9.3Score838Shelves

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    These two are so good!!! The first one is one I just finished reading. The male lead works in another city and often travels for work. Later, during a holiday together, he suddenly realized his feelings for the female lead, making her unable to live without him. She misses him terribly whenever she's away on business. [Admiration] It's a short story, only about 200 chapters. The second one I read a while ago is a story set in the entertainment industry. The male lead has liked the female lead for a long time, and the main plot revolves around a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. There are also a few side couples, the female lead's friends. It's not very long either, around 500 chapters.

50. 450 撩 Flirted With and Pampered: Mrs. Shen Is Arrogant and Gorgeous 撩宠娇养，沈太太她骄纵美艳 Shi Chang适常Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Ji Qingtang, the heiress of the Ji family, is spoiled and domineering, and can't bear the slightest grievance. She's stunningly beautiful, the kind of woman you can't take your eyes off, but not someone you'd want to marry as a wealthy family's wife. To ensure the Dongfang Tangchun project could expand overseas, Shen Jinyu, the head of the Shen Group, readily agreed to an arranged marriage and married the Ji heiress while still in his prime. After they married, Shen Jinyu caugh 4.6kReads9.2Score435Shelves

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