A Domineering CEO, Marriage First and Love Later, with an Obsessive Male Lead 霸道总裁，先婚后爱，男主性子偏执

1. 201 先 Married First, Loved Later: Where Can My Wife Run? 先婚后爱，老婆那里跑 White Rice Porridge白子粥Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted [Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One + Mild Rekindled Romance + Slow-Burn, Sweet Story] The male lead holds the female lead to an absurdly high standard, sees her through an outrageously rosy lens, gets jealous easily, says one thing and means another, constantly worries about losing her, and is completely lovestruck. Jiajia, just spoil him! Spoil him until he can’t even speak. Story blurb: The two things Cui Qingjia regrets most: First: deliberately attracting Luo Hechuan’s attention. Second: 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a good code.

2. 202 高 Director Gao’s Love Burns Like Fire 高董七分爱如火 Apples Don't Like Meatballs苹果不爱吃丸子Modern Romance844k WordsCompleted A top student and campus beauty from a poor family takes a part-time job to earn tuition money, only to discover that her boss is the very person who kept her from being able to afford school. She plans to earn enough for tuition and then quit in style, but reality serves her a face-slapping reversal: I thought you were my boss, but you want to hit on me?! A fortune-teller said my destiny was beyond precious, and you proposed to me right away. Boss, are you really that practical? I'll give you a 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The male and female leads meet due to a misunderstanding. After several unexpected encounters, the male lead gradually develops feelings for the female lead. When the male lead's grandmother suddenly falls ill, the female lead saves her, but the grandmother remains unconscious. A fortune teller says that the male and female leads must marry to bring good luck so that the grandmother can wake up. Thus begins their shameless married life, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love! The writing is vivid and lively, a truly enjoyable read!

3. 203 重 Reborn, She Became the Scheming Tycoon's Most Cherished Darling 重生后，她成了腹黑大佬的心尖宠 Lord Cat Never Comes Home猫爷不归Modern Romance862k WordsCompleted After ten years of marriage, Ruan Qing thought she had found happiness. She never imagined that her husband would kill their daughter with his own hands, then send her to a psychiatric hospital and watch her lose her mind. He deceived her in the name of love and schemed to seize the Ruan family's fortune, making the entire family take the fall for his ambitions, all so he could stand at the pinnacle of a business empire. Murdered by the man she loved, she was reborn ten years in the past. In thi 5Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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   Highly recommended! Although I haven't read much yet, the content is fantastic and captivating. I stumbled upon this book by chance and found it incredibly good. I'm so glad I did, otherwise there aren't many good books to read. Other novels all follow the same formula, and you can predict the ending without even reading. But this book is different; it doesn't use the old tropes. It's fresh and original, with a very engaging plot. The writing is also excellent. Kudos to the author! This is the first time I've written such a long review, which speaks volumes about how good this book is. Highly recommended!

4. 204 程 Mr. Cheng's Darling Wife 程先生的小娇妻 Ma Sansui马三岁Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted [Angst and sweetness] Forced by circumstances into a contractual marriage with a CEO, the heroine spends the term of their agreement taking down the scheming women around her while growing into her own. Meanwhile, the overbearing CEO dotes on his little wife and spoils her rotten. After the contract ends and they divorce, he realizes he has fallen deeply in love with her. His journey to win her back then begins. 247Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Domineering CEO, marriage of convenience that blossoms into love—you'll cry your eyes out if you don't read this!

5. 205 这 I Refuse to Be Her White Moonlight Substitute 这白月光替身不当也罢 Rabbit Pulling Radishes拔萝卜的兔子Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted [Book Transmigration]+ [Stand-In]+ [The Ex Who Chases His Wife to the Crematorium]+ [Showbiz] Bai Anran has transmigrated into a book! She’s landed in a melodramatic novel as the pitiful, lowly stand-in for the male lead’s beloved first love. If the story continues as written, she’ll meet a gruesome end after being hit by a car! Bai Anran immediately decides that whoever wants to be the stand-in can take the job! And whoever wants to follow this plot can go right ahead! She’s going to become a s 20Reads5.2Score—Shelves

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   This book is absolutely amazing!

6. 206 婚 A 40-Day Engagement: The Tycoon Called It Off, Then Renewed It 婚约40天，霸总弃约又续约 Qiao Miao'er俏么儿Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + arrogant CEO + reunion after a long separation + childhood sweethearts + sweet romance + satisfying read + workplace and rural life] She, Xu Qinghuan, comes from a single-parent family. Poor beyond measure, with barely a place to call her own, she belongs to the lowest rung of society. He, Yan Fengxing, comes from a wealthy family. So rich he could rival a nation, with a fortune to rival the likes of Tao Zhu. One is in heaven, the other on earth. One feels no love, 3Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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   This is a post-marital romance novel where the male and female protagonists marry due to a contract. Their relationship includes some workplace elements, creating a highly suspenseful and addictive read.

7. 207 失 After Losing My Memory, the Obsessive, Cold Young Master Imprisons Me in a Love That Begs for Mercy 失忆后，偏执冷少卑微囚爱 Han Qingmo晗晴莫默Modern Romance362k WordsOngoing Also known as: The Cold, Scheming Young Master Gets Addicted to Being Pampered and Whines for Kisses [One-on-One Romance + Both Leads Devoted to Each Other + Sweet Romance + Comedy + Happy Ending] [Socially Anxious, Quirky Comedienne vs. Scheming, Abstinent, Clingy Man] On the first day after returning home, Li Nianyi ran into a “nutcase.” “Be good. Don’t move. Let me hold you for a little while, just a little while.” Leng Lixiao pleaded in a low, husky voice, tightening his grip as if afraid sh 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'm not sure if this falls under the category of "arranged marriage followed by love," but every title after it does. The female lead has amnesia and is the male lead's sweetheart—it's incredibly sweet, but it's also a little angsty for the male lead.

8. 208 开 From the Start: Ms. Ruan Offers a Fortune for a Baby 开局：阮总重金求子 Li Mo Boss离陌bossModern Romance258k WordsCompleted After divorcing the president of the Ling Group, Ruan Rong is left with a huge fortune and offers a large sum of money for a sperm donor. The male model her assistant finds is the cream of the crop. She never imagined he would be her ex-husband's friend, Mu Jingchen. Wait, isn't President Mu known for never getting close to women? What kind of love-hate relationship will unfold between him and Ruan Rong? But then her ex-husband, Ling Ye, suddenly confesses his love. What will Ruan Rong decide to 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's said this novel earns several hundred yuan a day, is that true? You'll have to read it to find out.

9. 209 缺 Oxygen Deprivation 缺氧 Lemon Fox柠檬狐Modern Romance686k WordsCompleted Who is Tang Wu? The Tang family's least-loved illegitimate daughter. Apart from her talented hands for painting, all she has is a pretty face. Who is Huo Yunshen? The third son of the Huo family, and the most eligible bachelor in all of Binhai City, pursued by countless women. When they first met, Tang Wu summoned all her courage and offered herself to Huo Yunshen. At the time, Huo Yunshen thought women were fussy, troublesome, and noisy. It wasn't until their lavish wedding, when Tang Wu leaped 1.1kReads9.0Score341Shelves

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   Super good-looking, highly recommended (5 stars)

10. 210 霸 The Overbearing CEO Secretly Fell in Love with Me 霸道总裁偷偷爱上我 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance253k WordsCompleted Lin Yufeng is a stern, domineering CEO with striking good looks. He deeply resents the marriage his parents arranged for him when he was young, and repeatedly refuses to meet the girl he is betrothed to. Li Xinrui, meanwhile, is a renowned British designer, blessed with both talent and beauty. By a twist of fate, the two meet, and Lin Yufeng is captivated by her looks and talent, launching an all-out pursuit. To his surprise, he eventually discovers that she is the very woman whose arranged marr 91Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two books are pretty good.

11. 211 错 A Mistaken Kiss, A Marriage: CEO, Don’t Play with Fire 错吻成婚：总裁别玩火 Ling Chen Jue凌尘决Modern Romance295k WordsCompleted [A CEO’s Mistaken Kiss Seals Their Fate + A Tangled Urban Business War + Family Feuds and Grudges + A Battle of Schemes and Love + Thrilling Twists of Fate] The story unfolds in a bustling city rife with fierce business rivalries and tangled family grudges. In a world full of opportunities and challenges, an accidental kiss between Lin Wanxing and Lu Chenzhou sets fate’s wheels in motion. They are swept into a series of breathtaking events, struggling to find their way through love and intrigue —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's been updated! Exciting plot developments await your reading.

12. 212 重 Reborn on Her Wedding Night, She Is Drawn Into the Arms of the Abstinent Tycoon 重生新婚夜，禁欲大佬诱她入怀 Ye Anqian夜安浅Modern Romance117k WordsCompleted [One devoted couple, both faithful + marry first, love later + groveling redemption + doting on his wife] Shen Wanchu was reborn on the day the Shen family was wiped out and she was sold to a cold, calculating powerhouse who had sworn off women. To survive and avenge the Shen family, she carefully set out to win him over. “Shen Wanchu? She’s just some poor girl, and she’s gone crazy.” Later, she became the apple of the powerful man’s eye. The possessive, calculating tycoon turned into a devoted 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a classic domineering CEO romance, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead is incredibly powerful, cunning, crazy, obsessive, and possessive. The female lead is both innocent and alluring, soft and sweet, and scheming. After marriage, the male lead falls in love with the female lead and becomes a doting husband. It's super good, definitely worth reading!

13. 213 再 One More Bowl of Meng Po Soup 再来一碗孟婆汤 Water's End, Flying Waterfall水穷飞瀑Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsOngoing [Traditional xuanhuan] + [alternate world] + [ancient romance with a twist] + [historical romance] + [myths and legends] + [six paths of reincarnation] + [hell livestream] + [judge of matters of the heart] + [vast worldbuilding] + [long, slow-burn story] The Heavenly Tribulation of Love: At the end of the Ming dynasty, myths and legends swirl once more around Chentang Pass. Sun Ruyan says, “After meeting Brother Hui'an, I understood the meaning of life and learned the principles of life, death, 10Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    "Another Bowl of Meng Po Soup" is a fantasy, cultivation, ancient romance, and imaginative long novel for female readers. Although the male protagonist is the main character, the story unfolds in the style of "A Journey Through the Human World: A Record of Amazing Reincarnations," depicting the various aspects of love and relationships in the human world. Unspecified female leads and supporting characters appear throughout the story, making the plot more suitable for female readers. Therefore, the author will… [Synopsis] In the late Ming Dynasty, turmoil reignited in Chen Tang Pass. The descendants of Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, were responsible for guarding the Tongtian Well, the Qiankun Bow, the Heaven-Suppressing Arrow, and the Dragon Tendon Treasure, matters concerning the fate of China, yet they encountered calamity. Huian Xingzhe (Muzha), a disciple of Guanyin Bodhisattva, was ordered by his father to provide support, but accidentally killed his girlfriend Ruyan, causing him to have entanglements in the mortal world. During his cultivation, demonic obstacles arose, attracting an irresistible tribulation of love. The cataclysmic lightning was about to obliterate Huian's soul... Guanyin Bodhisattva appeared just in time to block the attack. She guided Huian to cultivate in the mortal world, requiring him to undergo eighty-one tribulations of love in the human realm before attaining the Mahayana Buddhist teaching of the "Heartless Mantra" to withstand the final blow of the heavenly lightning and achieve enlightenment. Huian embarked on the path of cultivation in the mortal world through the "Six Paths of Reincarnation." In eighty-one lifetimes, he witnessed the full spectrum of human nature, experienced the true goodness and beauty of humanity, and tasted the bitterness and warmth of human relationships. He mistakenly entered the "Animal Realm," becoming a cute pig demon, seeing the true goodness and beauty of humanity from the perspective of a pig demon; he was an ugly country girl who encountered true love; she was a top courtesan who laughed at the ugliness of human nature; he was a talented scholar from Jiangnan, playing the world; he was a newly appointed top scholar... Each life's experience was so unforgettable that each reincarnation caused him so much heartache that he wanted "another bowl of Meng Po soup to completely forget the heartbreak in his heart." Having endured the great trials of worldly emotions and grasped the true meaning of human feelings, only through profound enlightenment can one attain the Mahayana Buddhist teaching of the "Sentimentless Mantra." He had no other choice. Could he attain the Mahayana Buddhist teaching of the "Sentimentless Mantra" before the final blow of the "Heavenly Tribulation of Emotion" struck?

14. 214 确 A Love That’s Real 确有情 The Sixteenth Night既望Modern Romance421k WordsCompleted [Part Two Has Been Updated] Yang Huiqing spent many years abroad. The first thing she did after returning home was insist on marrying Ji Qinglin. Just how little did the two of them know each other? They didn't meet until the day of their wedding photoshoot, and neither of them even had the other's contact information. She had assumed that in this marriage of convenience, forged for the benefit of their families, they would at most treat each other with polite respect. But who could have guessed 11.8kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    These two books have high ratings, are very sweet, and not very long! I've already finished reading the second one twice!

15. 215 季 Mr. Ji, You’re a Little Too Doting 季先生，有点宠 Summer Ice, Winter Sunflower夏冰冬葵Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted #Voice Actress Beauty vs. Business Tycoon# #Love at First Sight + Blind Date + Marriage First, Love Later + Sweet Romance, No Angst + Each Other’s Only One# #Their Moms Are Matchmaking Superstars# By a twist of fate, Xia Moli, a beautiful voice actress, and Ji Yunjin, a business tycoon, are set up on a blind date by their mothers. With no way out, they speedily get their marriage license and move in together. How did this marriage arranged by their parents turn out to be so sweet...? Rumor has 2.9kReads9.2Score345Shelves
16. 216 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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    Book recommendations from moms. A domineering CEO, marriage of convenience that blossoms into love – my first book is *Bo Wang Lu Zhi Ling*, a marriage of convenience that turns into love. The opening line is, "Want to date? The kind where your guts spill out." Later, Bo Wang really did almost spill his guts out! [Facepalm][facepalm]

17. 217 昼 The Relationship Between Day and Night 昼夜关系 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Nan Zhi saw Fu Hanzhou again at her boyfriend’s party. What began between them was reckless, and what kept them together was surrender. A game for adults, a duel between two players. A dark game where no one makes it out alive. "Day and Night" 33.7kReads9.4Score4kShelves
18. 218 不 After Trying to Get Myself Killed Again and Again, I Was Spoiled Rotten by the Possessive Second Master 不断作死后，我被偏执二爷宠坏了 Keep It Up, Mang Mang忙忙加油Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted [Pure Love] [Sweet Romance] [Marriage Before Love] Everyone knows that Second Master Gu is cool, aloof, and refined, and never goes near women. He is an untouchable flower perched high on a mountain. One day, the Gu family held an important meeting, and the biggest names in business took their seats. Second Master Gu, who was never late, was nowhere to be seen. Only after his secretary went to look for him did they see him arrive late, carrying a sobbing girl with red-rimmed eyes. He spoke gentl 7.5kReads9.3Score667Shelves
19. 219 甜 A Sweet Kiss from My Wife: The CEO Husband Is Amazing 甜妻吻安：总裁老公超棒的 Hua Zhong花重Modern Romance2.5M WordsCompleted “Don’t mess with me. My husband is terrifying.” Jiang Jiu was given away to a rich, older man by her father. Her half-sister put on a show of concern: “I heard Master Han is a demon who crawled out of hell. He kills without batting an eye and is cruel and violent. Jiujiu will definitely be horribly tortured at the Fu family’s house. She won’t last three days, and he’ll humiliate her, sob sob sob.” Later, she saw with her own eyes that the supposedly demonic older man was not only breathtakingly 6.3kReads9.3Score788Shelves
20. 220 佔 Possessing Jiang Xi 佔有姜西 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance4.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Sweet Romance + Two Strong Leads + PDA-Filled Romance + Mutual Devotion] A job interview at a bar leads two people with nothing in common to meet for the first time. One is a private tutor, the other a cold-faced King of Hell. One does the flirting, the other does the pampering. Later, no one could have guessed that the elegant, aloof Qin Zhan would turn into a clingy burr. Their everyday life after getting together is even too much to watch... “Wifey...” “Hmm?” “Could you comfort me 47.7kReads9.5Score4.8kShelves
21. 221 吻 Kiss Her! Soothe Her! The Darling Wife Is Flustered by His Flirting 吻她！哄她！小娇妻被撩到失控 Little Brown Sugar小红糖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Qin Wan felt like her head was about to explode. It was bad enough that her stepmother had set her up with a male escort, but now the guy was trying to extort her and kept showing up at her office, making her heart pound with fright. She was a married woman, after all! Even though she'd been married for a year, Qin Wan had never met her mysterious husband. Rumor had it that he was old and ugly. * On the night Fu Shiyu returned to the country, his wife, whom he had never met, mistook him for a ma 1.1kReads9.2Score164Shelves
22. 222 老 Honey, Give Me a Hug! The Wife Lord Yu Picked Up Is Sweet and Delicate 老公抱抱！郁总捡来的老婆软又娇 Ali Eats Pudding阿狸吃布丁Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Devoted to Each Other + Sweet Romance] After her mother died unexpectedly, the gentle Su Qingqing gained an older sister. Everything that had once belonged to her was taken away, and she was even carried into a crematorium. Just when she thought she was going to die, she met the cold and possessive Yu Jinnian. In public, he was possessive and ruthless. In private, he knew how to charm her and win her heart, pampering her without limit. After they married, Yu Jinnian not only spoiled Su Qingqing 1.2kReads9.3Score174Shelves
23. 223 闪 After Our Whirlwind Wedding, the Young Master of the Wealthy Family Is Completely Smitten! 闪婚后，豪门太子爷他真香了！ Rainy Times, Given Times时雨时予Modern Romance281k WordsCompleted [Flash marriage, love after marriage, devoted couples, sweet romance] A proud, flirtatious young heir × a sweet, adorable girl He Yunxiao, the young heir to the He family of A City, had shut his heart off from love and was focused solely on his career. Yet one day, he suddenly found himself with a little wife. After being pushed into marriage, He Yunxiao and Mu Mian began their “harmonious” and “blissful” married life... On their very first day as husband and wife, He Yunxiao laid down a few rul 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A novel you absolutely can't miss! A sweet romance is here! [Laughs]

24. 224 逆 Defying Heaven's Cute Beast: The Peerless Demoness Rules the World 逆天萌兽：绝世妖女倾天下 First Day, Seeing the Moon初一见月Ancient Romance6.2M WordsCompleted [Print Edition of One Thought, Ashes Return to the Mountain: Preorders Open September 27 at 7 p.m.] Her own sister ripped out her phoenix bone, stole her talent, and tossed her into the Demon Rift like a dog! But against all odds, she survived and became the little demon girl cherished in the palms of the monsters living in the Demon Rift! The monsters of the Demon Rift: “Anyone who lays a hand on Niannian declares war on our entire demon clan!” She returns to the Five Continents, cuts down her 146.8kReads9.6Score18.9kShelves
25. 225 季 Mr. Ji, Stop Hurting Me. Miss Shu Is Already Married 季总别虐了，舒小姐已嫁人 Warm Words温言暖语Modern Romance1.9M WordsCompleted As Ji Sihan’s secret lover, Shu Wan stayed by his side for five years. She thought that if she was obedient and sweet, she could warm his heart. But she never expected to be abandoned in the end. Shu Wan had always been gentle. She neither argued nor made a scene, and didn’t even ask him for a penny. She simply walked out of his world. But when she was about to marry someone else, he suddenly pinned her against the wall and kissed her like a madman. Shu Wan couldn’t quite figure out what Mr. Ji 27.5kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves
26. 226 闪 A Sweet Flash Marriage: The CEO’s Flirty Little Wife 闪婚甜宠，总裁的撩精小娇妻 Lin Duoduo林朵朵Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later. A wealthy CEO. Modern romance. When she is on the verge of despair, the powerful Qin family takes an interest in her and wants her to marry their CEO? Jiang Nuan has no choice but to agree through tears. Who knew she’d end up marrying a doting husband? Qin Xiao is handsome, rich, and has abs. This surprise wedding package is a total steal! In front of others, Qin Xiao is ruthless. No matter what monsters or demons stand in his way, he’ll trample them into the mud. In 148Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Both are marriages where love blossoms after marriage, so sweet! [Heart emoji]

27. 227 奶 Creamy Peach Romance 奶油恋桃 The Moon Cooed月亮咕咕了Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Mutual Devotion] The cool, handsome SWAT captain everyone sees, but a shamelessly proper man in private x a sweet, innocent little bunny Sheng Qinian, captain of the SWAT headquarters, suddenly got married, and it was a whirlwind wedding. On their first day as newlyweds, his sweet little wife slept in a separate room. By the third day, she had run off to stay in her school dormitory. Sheng Qinian kept making the first move, time and time again, until Jiang Suisui b 4kReads9.2Score467Shelves
28. 228 官 After Our Official Announcement Failed, the Top-Tier Star and I Started Showering Our Dating Show with Sugar 官宣失败后，我和顶流恋综撒糖 Yi Yao伊瑶Modern Romance621k WordsCompleted [Mutual firsts + sweet romance + entertainment industry + livestream + dating show + scripted drama] On May 20, she declares her love on Weibo, but the person she officially announces as her partner shows up in someone else’s livestream the very next second, openly showing affection. Jiang Jianyue becomes the target of public ridicule, as wave after wave of malicious speculation comes her way. Top-tier star and award-winning actor Pei Yi suddenly posts a message to clear things up with a bold co 2.9kReads9.2Score410Shelves
29. 229 影 The Movie Emperor’s Adored Wife: The Girl Who Plays the Erhu 影帝家的宠妻：拉二胡的少女 Scallion Egg Pancake葱香鸡蛋饼Modern Romance429k WordsCompleted She's a newcomer fresh out of a talent show, while he's the entertainment industry's hottest top-tier star and award-winning actor. They join a reality dating show together, pretending to be a couple and living under the same roof. After the show ends, the actor's fans start shipping them. The atmosphere in the room is charged. The actor wraps one arm around her waist, drawing closer and closer. The man lowers his voice and whispers in her ear, “Baby, I can't wait any longer. Marry me, please.” 342Reads9.0Score100Shelves
30. 230 和 I Secretly Married the Best Actor, Then Became a Huge Star 和影帝隐婚后我竟然爆红了 Fei Tian绯恬Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted [Showbiz + Sweet Romance + Everyone’s Favorite + Secret Identity] Tang Shizhi wrote a steamy novel based on a film emperor, only to be caught red-handed by the real person himself. Tang Shizhi thought she was done for, but instead, the film emperor wanted to marry her! “I’ll give you eighty million yuan for a marriage of convenience. What do you say?” Tang Shizhi’s eyes lit up. “I’m an expert at playing all kinds of characters: the vicious supporting villainess, the innocent white lotus, the sch 223Reads9.2Score107Shelves
31. 231 惊 Goodness! Lord Xiao Takes His Darling Wife Shopping 惊！枭爷带着娇妻出门逛街了 Xi Xixin希希心Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted Su Qing'er kept her promise and married Gu Xiao. After the wedding, Gu Xiao began his journey of spoiling his wife... Gu Xiao: “Little one, I'll take you shopping and get you something to eat later.” Su Qing'er: “What, again? The big bedroom next door is already too full! Gu Xiao, take a break, okay? Can we go shopping again next year?” Gu Xiao: “All right, then. Is there anything you feel like eating?” “My wife likes this. Go buy it.” Assistant: “Yes, boss!” 474Reads8.9Score—Shelves
32. 232 抱 Holding My Sweetheart Through the Meeting: The Older Man Spoils Me with Actions, Not Words 抱着乖宝开会：大叔身体力行宠我 So Delicious, So Delicious好吃好吃Modern Romance513k WordsCompleted [Sweet, flirtatious romance + High-sugar sweetness + Face-slapping satisfaction + Devoted husband] “Help me...” The man grips her wrist, his voice hoarse, his movements forceful and powerful. Chi Wanwan encounters an injured CEO in the suburbs and helps bandage his wound. Huo Yuchen, CEO of the Huo Group, is decisive and ruthless. He likes holding his sweet little wife in his arms during meetings. To him, Wanbao is obedient and soft. In reality, his sweet little wife takes on the world single-ha 10.3kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves
33. 233 傻 What?! My Husband from Our Whirlwind Marriage Is That Maniacal Tycoon 傻了！闪婚老公竟是那个疯批财阀 Scenery Along the Way一路景Modern Romance633k WordsCompleted Circumstances forced Qiao Yunzhou to impulsively marry her blind date, Rong Qi. After the wedding, her handsome husband is not only gentle and considerate, but also dotes on her endlessly and seems capable of anything. His only flaw is that he's always busy with work. Feeling sorry for her husband, Qiao Yunzhou often curses his boss in front of him, the deranged tycoon who shares his name. “Your boss is ruthless, unscrupulous, and ugly. He's got something wrong with him, he's crazy and mean, and 177Reads9.1Score101Shelves
34. 234 独 Secret Whirlwind Marriage: Go Easy on Me, Mr. CEO 独家闪婚：总裁大人轻点宠 Perfumed Lily香水百合Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted “You need a legal wife, and I need a husband in name only. Let's team up and make do!” One marriage certificate, and she'd trapped herself completely! “Y-you... What are you doing?” Jin Yan clutched the blanket tightly, looking wary. Why had this man shown up in her room in the middle of the night again? He leaned close, a faint smile on his lips. “What else? Doing what married couples are supposed to do.” After being taken advantage of for so long, she finally snapped. Liar! Pervert! She wanted —Reads8.6Score—Shelves
35. 235 他 He Stole a Kiss When No One Was Looking 他悄悄地亲吻过 Young Master Liangye公子凉夜Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted On the first day Su Nan returned to the country, he cornered Gu Ran, who had vanished six years ago, under a table. The next day, he dragged her straight to the marriage registry... On their wedding night, he kissed Gu Ran and said, “I’m going to keep you trapped in my arms, where you won’t be able to go anywhere.” 14.6kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves
36. 236 影 The Movie Emperor Is Actually a Powerful Big Shot 影帝其实是大佬 Unknown不知Modern Romance236k WordsCompleted Ye Hetian is a C-list actress who splashes first-rate star Ye Zhengwan in the face with water at a wrap party. As a result, she catches the eye of award-winning actor Zhao Qichen, who hires her as his contract fiancée. Her first duties as Zhao's contract fiancée are to placate his grandmother and take on his stepmother and all sorts of inexplicable suitors. A beautiful young woman in her prime is turned into a mad dog in the industry. Ye Hetian: “If nobody wants to marry me after this, you'll be 308Reads9.0Score—Shelves
37. 237 影 The Movie Emperor’s Top-Tier Star Wife Has Lost Her Memory 影帝的顶流小娇妻失忆了 Sweetheart Wine糖心酒Modern Romance686k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Entertainment Industry + Marriage First, Love Later] After Ji Niannian is injured in an accident, she loses nearly two years of memories. When she wakes up, she discovers that she has become a top-tier star with a reputation for being both famous and notorious, and that she has a secret marriage to an award-winning actor. Even more horrifying, she spent two years groveling after him. Song Qingyan discovers that his once gentle, sensible wife has turned into a troublemaking littl 4.6kReads9.2Score352Shelves
38. 238 国 The Nation’s Daughter Is a Fan of a Top-Tier Star 国民女鹅的偶像是顶流 Meow So-and-So喵某某Modern Romance533k WordsCompleted The nation’s darling fairy × the gorgeous top-tier male idol This year, Yu Ling once again takes the top spot on the Asia-Pacific male celebrity beauty rankings, remaining firmly the most handsome man in Chinese entertainment. But the top spot on the women’s list goes to a rookie idol who debuted only recently? Her fans have dubbed her the “Asia-Pacific Little Jasmine.” Little Jasmine commands half the overseas fanbase and can control an arena of ten thousand fans all by herself. Onstage, she’s 2.4kReads9.1Score276Shelves
39. 239 四 April Brings Peace 四月为安 Bear in Spring春天里的熊Modern Romance253k WordsCompleted [Main story complete, bonus chapters in progress] Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + male lead hiding his secret identity like a wolf in sheep’s clothing Years after they parted, Mai Xu is an up-and-coming producer, while Lu Yi'an is the head of Anzhou Group. During an interview, the host asked, “Mr. Lu, what’s your ideal type?” “Someone who used to follow me around calling me Big Brother when we were kids!” His answer sent his admirers declaring that they had no chance. Not long after 11Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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    Go Go Go! The male lead's arranged marriage turned into a passionate love affair; he had been planning this for a long time and was deeply in love with the female lead.

40. 240 我 I Got a Whirlwind Marriage to a Powerful Man in Hong Kong 我和港城大佬闪婚了 A Piece of Candy一颗糖果Modern Romance397k WordsCompleted [A refined, abstinent, outwardly righteous male lead + a gorgeous, spoiled, straightforward genius girl; age gap; height difference] Yan Huaili, heir to a trillion-yuan family and a powerful figure in Harbor City, is a proud, aloof flower on a mountaintop. Countless socialites and heiresses have failed to catch his eye. Just as everyone began to wonder if he had unusual tastes, he made a high-profile announcement of his engagement. While everyone speculated about which country's top tycoon's dau 44Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    The domineering CEO gets married first, then falls in love.

41. 241 腹 The Scheming Quadruplets: Their Rich Mom Is a Handful 腹黑四宝：富婆妈咪难搞定 Rock in the Rain雨里岩Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing Everyone says Miss Su can’t have children and was abandoned by her in-laws. People are all waiting to laugh at her! But when she suddenly returned five years later with quadruplets, everyone was left stunned~ 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A wealthy mother returns home with her children, only to find herself in a dramatic situation with her ex-husband. Her four cunning children join forces, leaving her ex-husband completely unprepared. Want to rekindle their relationship? Watch out!

42. 242 偷 My Charming Little Nemesis 偷心小冤家 Zhou You Lin周幼琳Modern Romance703k WordsCompleted [Married first, fall in love later + long-planned pursuit + groveling pursuit + reunion after a long separation + rekindled love + sweet, satisfying urban romance] In a bustling, prosperous modern city that was also somewhat indifferent, Xiao Tuobang, a legendary business figure, met Qiu Xue, who had been pampered since childhood. Their lonely hearts quietly drew close. But the vast gap in their status, along with an unexpected upheaval, plunged them into a whirlpool of love and hate. Like a vio 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Before they met, both the male and female leads had romantic partners. The female lead, spoiled since childhood, looked down on the male lead, believing he was only after her family's wealth.

43. 243 重 Reborn: The Ice-Cold Wife Is Absolutely Fierce 重生冷妻A爆了 Jin Xiamo锦夏末Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In her previous life, He Sucai was betrayed by the man she loved and died horribly at the hands of her best friend. Reborn at eighteen, she plotted carefully with vengeance in her heart and took revenge on her enemies with her own hands. She only wanted revenge, but the domineering CEO pursued her 999 times. A domineering CEO who isn’t aloof? Could he secretly be a cuddly little puppy? Hey, hey, weren’t you supposed to be cold and keep your distance from women? Why are you standing so close to m 112Reads9.0Score100Shelves
44. 244 重 Reborn: The Real Heiress Shines Bright 重生归来，豪门真千金飒爆了 Stars Across the Earth大地繁星Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted Rebirth + married first, love later + revenge + mutual devotion + equally matched leads + substitute bride Huo Ziting, the true heiress of a wealthy family who grew up in the countryside, married in her younger sister's place for the sake of family affection, only to be dismissed as weak and easy to bully. Only after she died a miserable death did she see the truth: the family bonds she had always treasured had become a tool for others to exploit her. Reborn, she is determined not only to make e 8Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    This one is worth reading. Although it's a reincarnation story, it's definitely a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love.

45. 245 傲 Arrogant CEO Gu: Please Behave! 傲娇顾总：请矜持！ The Only Fairy Tale唯一的童话Modern Romance201k WordsOngoing Rumor has it that Gu, heir to one of the capital's most powerful families, is calculating and vengeful. Anyone who dares to scheme against him meets a miserable end. Jiang Xiaoxiao swears she only wanted the two of them to work together at first. She never coveted his money, and certainly never had designs on him. As for stealing his child and running off, all she can do is pray that this man never finds out! Gu Youting watched as the wife he'd finally managed to trap slipped away, and his cool 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist meticulously planned various traps to lure the female protagonist into his arms.

46. 246 豪 Contract Marriage into a Wealthy Family: Madam, Stay on the Gentle Side 豪门契婚：夫人，请站在温柔边境 Thirtysomething Old Guy三旬老汉Modern Romance200k WordsOngoing [Long-form BG plot-driven story x past and present lives x marriage before love x dark suspense x corporate power struggles] A car accident took her life, yet, by some miracle, she was reborn. When she woke in a hospital bed, all she had left, besides her heart and shattered memories, was an unfamiliar body. Just as she was lost and unsure what to do, she never expected... fate to throw another curveball her way. She could barely walk in high heels, yet after this operation she became a famous “ —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Past Life and Present Life X Contract Marriage X Arranged Marriage to Love X Long-form BG Novel]

47. 247 封 The Feudal Tycoon Goes Wild Across the City After His Divorce 封建大佬离婚后，发疯全城 May You Stay Curious and Hopeful你有趣有盼Modern Romance559k WordsOngoing A powerful military, political, and business tycoon with a strong appetite + a delicate beauty in frail health + mutual devotion Jiang Qingwu was born with a special constitution. After marrying Gu Yunzhou, she was gentle and obedient, but she never dared to share a bed or get close to him. The mighty tycoon of the military, political, and business worlds had married a young wife, yet they could only treat each other with icy courtesy. At last, Gu Yunzhou could take it no longer and arranged for 25.7kReads5.6Score1.2kShelves

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    Older, feudal-father-like powerful man // Beautiful, timid little rabbit! Jiang Qingwu followed Gu Yunzhou back to Z City from her small town. Because of her sensitive body, she refused to let him touch her, and the two never consummated their marriage. So the man arranged for her to move to another city. The next time she saw him was when he came to her door with divorce papers...

48. 248 婚 After Marriage, Mr. Lu's Sweetheart 婚后，陆总的甜心宝贝 Ting Aiyu婷爱羽Modern Romance446k WordsCompleted Jiangcheng has a famous domineering CEO named Lu Yeming. They say he’s cold and keeps women at a distance. When the Xia family’s business fell on hard times and urgently needed a large sum of money, Xia Zhixing became the CEO’s wife overnight. On their wedding night, Xia Zhixing thought, He’s not interested in women, so he probably won’t do anything to me. Besides, he and I are classmates with his younger sister. I’m still a student. Surely he wouldn’t lay a hand on me. Only later did Xia Zh 102Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I like the male lead; he's shrewd, kind to his family, knows how to balance work and rest, and is exceptionally doting on his wife.

49. 249 肆 Reckless Flirting 肆撩 Plain Years素年Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [A devoted couple: a clearheaded, sweet and alluring heroine VS a proud hero who seems cold and ascetic but secretly wants her to make the first move every day] After catching her boyfriend cheating, Lin Jiu flies into a rage and makes a move on the man her scumbag boyfriend fears most: Lu Jinchao, the wealthiest and most dazzling man in the imperial capital. Lin Jiu thinks the consensual game between two adults should end with them going their separate ways at dawn. But he can't get enough of h 1.1kReads8.9Score153Shelves

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    There are still so many that I can't handle.

50. 250 团 After Becoming the Family Favorite, My Six Brothers Exposed My Secret Identity 团宠后，我被六个哥哥扒了小马甲 Yun Jiujiu云九九Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted After being reborn, Gu Nian has no desire to become a big shot. She just wants to quietly protect her six older brothers and be their pampered little princess. That is, until she becomes a global trending topic: #GuNianIsAFakeHeiress, #UgliestGirlEver, #PoorGirlNobodyLoves. Her six brothers are furious. They publicly stand up for her and reveal her secret identities along the way. Eldest brother, Asia's richest man: "She's my sister, and she's also the world's greatest chef." Second brother, a t 14.8kReads9.3Score2kShelves

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