Underrated Romance: Engaging and Free of Tired Tropes 小众言情 耐看 不老套路

1. 301 恶 The Wicked Supporting Lady Is Doomed to Live as a Widow? Brother-in-Law, I’m Scared 恶毒女配守活寡？夫兄，人家好怕 Ye Buhong叶不鸿Ancient Romance558k WordsCompleted [Elder Brother Steals Younger Brother’s Wife + Deliberate Seduction] (Black-hearted scheming villainess ✖️ abstinent, cold-hearted junior tutor) In her previous life, Pei Jingxu remained a widow for three years for her husband, Rong Xuanzhou, who had died in battle. But then he returned to the capital with Bai Shutong, the widow of his comrade-in-arms, and her two children. The Rong family elders said nothing, only urging Pei to be virtuous and magnanimous. The widow was peerlessly beautiful. No 113.3kReads9.3Score19.4kShelves
2. 302 劣 Inferior Seduction 劣等勾引 Shi E 12释厄12Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The Scheming Maid's Road to Revenge The first time Shen Luo met Han Shu, she was his friend's maid and pet, timid and meek. A little over half a month later, when he saw her again, she was his friend's father's companion, dressed to the nines at a gala and dazzling the entire room. By the third time they met, she had become his uncle's fiancée. She had leaped three ranks in status, rising from a live-in maid at the very bottom of society to the wife of a powerful multinational corporation's bos 5.8kReads9.4Score699Shelves
3. 303 冰 A Record of the Iceberg's Collapse 冰山沉陷实录 Wu Tutu呜突突Modern Romance163k WordsOngoing There's a legend at the top-tier hospital: Fu Qingyan was born without the ability to feel emotions. At twenty-eight, he'd never dated, and the confessions he'd turned down could fill an entire hallway. Ning Xia wasn't convinced. She drew up a detailed “Operation Win Over Doctor Fu” plan. From arranging chance encounters and borrowing water to bringing him meals and keeping him company overnight, she advanced step by step. In the face of his coldness and rejection, she smiled brightly. “It's fin 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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4. 304 万 What If Uncle Is Platonic Toward the Fake Heiress? 万一小叔对假千金是柏拉图呢？ Ye Buhong叶不鸿Modern Romance451k WordsCompleted (The untouchable beauty falls from her pedestal + deliberate seduction + seven-year age gap + uncle) [Scheming, well-behaved fake heiress × powerful political heavyweight] Song Ci had a dream. In it, she was a fake heiress who had been switched at birth, while her fiancé's beloved, a poor but brilliant country girl, was the real heiress. Later, her fiancé teamed up with the real heiress, exposed Song Ci's identity, and sent her to a psychiatric hospital. Unable to bear the humiliation, she slit 197.4kReads9.4Score39.5kShelves
5. 305 漂 A Stunning Beauty Hounded by an Obsessive Mad Dog in a Period Novel 漂亮美人在年代文被偏执疯狗缠上 Sanda Biscuit散打饼干Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [A calculating, self-serving heroine + an obsessive, possessive hero] Selfish, vain, materialistic, and always looking out for herself. And yet, countless people love her. In the original novel, Lin Luoxue is the heroine's sister, a cannon-fodder character who despises the poor and loves the rich, and juggles three men at once. Even after getting married, she's still unfaithful, and in the end, she dies while eloping with her lover. She's nasty, selfish, and plays with people's feelings while mo 56.7kReads8.8Score3.4kShelves
6. 306 女 The Supporting Female Character Awakens, and the Villain Wants to Claim His Child 女配觉醒后，反派他要父凭子贵 Wu Tutu呜突突Modern Romance237k WordsOngoing Lu Er'er comes to her senses and realizes she's the cannon-fodder female character in a romance novel. Her ending is to get killed off along with her villainous husband and five-year-old son. She packs her bags and prepares to run away that very night, but her gloomy husband, who has been absent even when passing right by their home, suddenly starts showing up around her every day: cooking, bringing flowers, looking after their son, and even learning to kiss her forehead in front of the boy. Lu 23Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 307 报 Teacher, Your Jungle King Husband Is Online! 报告老师！你的野王老公已上线 You Lili由礼礼Modern Romance334k WordsCompleted [The short-form drama adaptation, When the Gaming God Shows Up for Parent-Teacher Meetings, is now streaming] My little nephew scored a 6 on his midterm math quiz. Wearing a biker jacket and sporting silver-gray highlights, Yu Sui pushed open the door to his nephew's teacher's office. The moment he met Lin Feiwan's amber eyes, he nearly blurted out, "Honey." He bit his tongue hard enough to hurt, managing to choke out, "Hello, teacher..." Lin Feiwan looked at the silver strands in Yu Sui's black 9.1kReads8.8Score900Shelves
8. 308 她 She Only Made One Mistake 她只是犯了一个错 Growing Corn in Siberia西伯利亚种玉米Modern Romance148k WordsCompleted My new story is here! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 3.4kReads8.5Score226Shelves
9. 309 跨 A Love That Crosses Mountains and Seas 跨越万水千山的爱情 Ping Yi平义9k WordsCompleted A love that crosses mountains and seas 2Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 310 不 No Eavesdropping on the Emperor 不许偷听朕说话 Yin Zaishui尹在水Ancient Romance925k WordsCompleted An Jiu transmigrated into the body of a young palace maid who wanted to climb into the emperor’s bed. The moment she opened her eyes, the tyrant ran his sword straight through the maid who had tried to seduce him. The next day, the tyrant killed a senior maid who served one of the consorts. On the third day, a maid who tasted the emperor’s food died from poison. Being a palace maid was a high-risk job. An Jiu decided to work hard, save up, cherish her life, and stay away from the tyrant. But the 78.7kReads9.4Score13kShelves
11. 311 将 Just Right 将将好 Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Modern Romance129k WordsCompleted [Marriage by Contract × Married First, Fell in Love Later × The Pursuit After Divorce × Happy Ending | Mature, Steady, Career-Focused CEO × Top Jewelry Designer with a Remarkably Thick Skin] Mo Lin: “Why did you come to this matchmaking date?” Jiang Yuanmu: “For my career. I need a marriage to make my business partners trust me more. What about you?” Mo Lin: “My grandmother is seriously ill, and she hopes to see me married before she passes. To be honest, I have no emotional needs when it comes 12.1kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    Good romance novels

12. 312 偏 Flirting With a Stubborn Heart 偏撩犟骨 Xia Buya夏布吖Modern Romance684k WordsCompleted Written by a real person, with the special favor of a silicon-based girl. [The proud, devoted, secretly sensual heir to a powerful Beijing family VS the cool, haughty little vixen of the Sheng family] [The charming, flirtatious young gentleman VS the money-loving sweetheart who’ll indulge in anything but love] The second male lead rises to the top. Years of secret love finally come true, and the side pairing is even more compelling than the main one. Ruan Tian said, “Tangtang, Li Gouzi likes you 411Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's timeless and not outdated.

13. 313 完 I'm Done For, the Top Host I Picked Is a Big Shot from the Capital 完蛋，我点的头牌是京圈大佬 Xia Buya夏布吖Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The Jiang family’s illegitimate daughter, outwardly obedient but rebellious to the core, × the refined, cold, and proud Sixth Master Fu, feared by everyone in the capital’s elite circle “How are you going to thank me?” The man’s magnetic, seductive voice sounded by her ear once again. Jiang Liuli’s earlobes flushed warm. She knew she couldn’t escape. Every time he said that, she became a little rabbit completely at his mercy. What had she done to end up owing him so many favors? He was supposed 6.1kReads8.6Score676Shelves
14. 314 中 A Middle-Aged CEO's Forced Love: Nanny, Don't Run Away! 中年霸总强制爱，女保姆你别逃！ Su Wanan苏晚安Modern Romance494k WordsCompleted [Forced love + seemingly innocent with a dark side + drama queen + revenge] Thirty-four-year-old Wang Yun and her daughter have only each other. But when her daughter is bullied at school by the heiress of a wealthy family, she ultimately loses her life. After learning the heiress’s identity, Wang Yun understands the gulf between them. It would be nearly impossible to get revenge on her own. Then she discovers that the girl has a single father, and a wicked idea comes to her. The girl made her l 5.7kReads9.2Score726Shelves
15. 315 无 Falling in Love with Her Again and Again 无数次爱上她 West of the Moon月亮以西Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Wealthy family estate + devoted couple + childhood sweethearts + ensemble cast] The male lead has a double identity: [beloved little princess x big bad-wolf CEO] [designer x young major general] Before Zhou Muqian left, Meng Zhilan hung a blessed pendant around his neck. “You said this pendant would keep me safe and healthy for life. I've always worn it, and now I'm putting it on you. May it keep Second Brother safe and sound.” Zhou Muqian fell silent, saying nothing. After Zhou Muq 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended!

16. 316 下 I Went to Teach in the Countryside, but the Rugged Farmer Took Me Home and Spoiled Me 下乡支教，却被糙汉娶回家宠 Fresh Radish Skin新鲜萝卜皮Modern Romance371k WordsCompleted [23 cm Height Difference + Size Difference + Intense Romantic Tension + Sweet Romance + Healing] (The male lead is utterly devoted to his wife) Ji Tao was born into poverty and hardship. She worked hard to get into college because she never wanted to live that kind of life again. At first glance, Zhou Lu seemed poor and nasty. He was absolutely not her type. But the man clung to her like a vine in the mud, wrapping himself around her so tightly that she couldn't escape or fight him off. All she 14.2kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    Don't let the slightly cheesy name fool you, this is absolutely gorgeous! [Kissing emojis]

17. 317 挑 I Picked a Needy Puppy to Be My Husband 挑到了委屈小狗当老公 Song Fan宋饭Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted The score was just released, so it may rise [1v1, both pure, sweet romance, comedy, unconventional marriage-before-love, slow burn] A pampered heiress with two faces vs. a devoted, straightforward man who falls for her on his own After getting into a fight, Liang Zhiyue suffered a head injury. Pointing at the handsome tech tycoon Zhou Hansheng on the news, she insisted he was her husband. As she spoke, tears fell from her eyes. “I've had a crush on him for ten years, and we've been married for t 20.8kReads9.1Score2.5kShelves
18. 318 二 Second Marriage: Marrying a Doting CEO 二婚：嫁给甜宠总裁 Mona Little Lisa蒙娜小丽莎Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted Anxin got divorced, and Chen Shaonian believed those words: if you can't forget someone, fate will bring you together again! He was determined to seize the favor fate had shown him. But Anxin announced, "You're my best friend!" What was that supposed to mean?! "I treat you like oxygen, but you treat me like air?!" "No, no, no! I've got more tricks up my sleeve than a dragon fruit has seeds, and I'm patient and resourceful. I have to win you over! I'll cherish you, love you, and be yours forever! 131Reads—Score—Shelves

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    (Completed) A lighthearted, funny, and sweet romance novel full of witty remarks and hilarious moments. Both the male and female leads are intelligent and will go to great lengths to win over their beloved "white moonlight"! The story is morally sound and flows smoothly. Crucially, it's straightforward and doesn't drag on.

19. 319 结 On Our Wedding Day, the Heir to a Tycoon Family Put Me in My Place 结婚当天，豪门继承人给我下马威 Xia Buya夏布吖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marry first, fall in love later + seven-year age gap + misunderstandings + rekindled love] [Proud, high-status male lead + calm, clever female lead. Sweet-and-angsty romance is the best!] Everyone in Mocheng says that Master Mo, who is nearly thirty, has no interest in women. Rumor has it he's waiting for his childhood sweetheart, and that the two of them will naturally marry in time. But one day, Mo Chengzhou is suddenly forced by his grandfather to marry a twenty-one-year-old girl with a five 3.9kReads9.1Score376Shelves
20. 320 五 Five Blessings: Li Xiaoliu Marries Yang Xian by Mistake 五福临门：郦小六上错花轿嫁杨羡 Shen Rui榊瑞Female-Channel Fanfiction142k WordsCompleted [Original female lead + Yang Xian. If you don't like original characters, please move along.] After transmigrating into a TV drama as a daughter of the Li family, she has her bridal sedan switched on her wedding day and ends up marrying Yang Xian, the biggest playboy in Bianjing. Li Xiaoliu: Yang Xian, you're unlucky to have married me! Yang Xian: My wife is beautiful no matter how I look at her. When she's angry, when she's being cute, even when she's hitting people, she's gorgeous. Aboard a sh 659Reads7.0Score—Shelves
21. 321 怪 It’s All His Fault 怪他 Ning Yuchen宁雨沉Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] Shen Zaiyi has a problem: she doesn’t understand what love is. She first crossed paths with Zhu Chen at a nightclub. After losing a game, Shen Zaiyi asked him to add her on WeChat. Shen Zaiyi had never been rejected in her life, but this was the first time a man had humiliated her. “Sorry, I’m just not interested in you.” Furious, Shen Zaiyi declared she would win Zhu Chen over within a semester. She made sure he saw her everywhere, stayed on his mind, and tried everythi 12.3kReads8.7Score686Shelves
22. 322 大 The Big Shot Spoils Her Relentlessly, Even Though He Doesn’t Want to Make Her Cry 大佬强制宠不想惹她哭 Ancient Road, White Grass古道白草Modern Romance251k WordsOngoing Forced marriage and possession / groveling chase / coercive love. Su Moli, a destitute college student, vs. Lu Jingxing, a college student with a second identity as a powerful business tycoon. First campus, then city life. Sweet at first, then heartbreaking. He goes from restrained and controlled to wildly ruthless. Do you believe in fate? Maybe you don’t! Su Moli does, anyway. She struggled desperately in the mire of poverty, believing that sheer determination could change her fate, only for L 341Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A beautiful but poor female college student falls in love at first sight with a domineering CEO. However, the female lead initially doesn't reciprocate his feelings as she already has someone she likes. At first, the male lead's love is restrained, but later he resorts to force and control to take her away.

23. 323 王 The King’s Longing 王的相思 Ancient Road, White Grass古道白草Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted One-on-one, both leads are each other's only ones, happy ending, winning her back is a living hell, intense push and pull, love and hate. A highly skilled, dark, and unhinged king vs. a proud, unyielding princess of a fallen kingdom. He was the king who destroyed her country. She was a little princess forced to flee. Fate brought them together. The first time he saw her, the lofty king fell in love for the first time. He loved her so deeply he couldn't help himself, and possessively kept her imp 372Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 324 小 A Kitten’s Summer Romance 小猫恋爱的夏天 Pei Mingding裴酩酊Urban45k WordsCompleted [Naive cat girl heroine x gentle male college student] As a cat, Mianmian had many kitten companions while she was a stray, including a little cat husband. Later, her little cat husband was poisoned to death. After becoming human, Mianmian met Ji Zhoudu. That day, Ji Zhoudu’s eyes were blue, just like her little cat husband’s. So she thought he was her little cat husband. 256Reads9.6Score—Shelves
25. 325 穿 The Villainess Who Became the Fake Girlfriend of an Amnesiac Big Shot 穿成假冒失忆大佬女友的恶毒女配 Wen Qi闻栖Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Everyday life / A slow-burn romance / Cohabitation before love / Both leads have no other romantic partners / Sweet romance] After transmigrating, Song Yunfei becomes the villainess who pretends to be the girlfriend of an amnesiac CEO. In the original novel, the villainess accidentally hit the CEO of Yanjin Group with her car. Afraid of going to jail, she pretended to be his girlfriend while he had amnesia. She even lied that he was a poor nobody, then took him to a remot 66.1kReads9.2Score8.9kShelves
26. 326 浓 Soul-Locking Fog: I Love Her with His Memories 浓雾锁魂：我带着他的记忆爱着她 Mo Wu陌吾Modern Romance267k WordsCompleted The girl he fell for was the daughter of “his” wife. Chen Luo had lived for eighteen years without ever experiencing joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness. A dense fog lay locked in his mind, concealing the memories of a man who had been dead for eighteen years. Then he met Du Xiaoyu in the library. The instant he saw the jade pendant around her neck, he blurted out a name: “Xiao’er.” Du Xiaoyu didn’t know he was calling her mother. She knew even less that her father’s memories, all his love, and all 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story of inherited memories and continued love.

27. 327 伪 After Failing to Pass as Human, I Became a Deranged Villain 伪装人类失败后，我成了疯批反派 Thirteen Miles十三七里Modern Romance497k WordsCompleted [A female lead who pretends to be human and gentle but is actually a cold-blooded experimental subject, and a male lead who rules the streets outside but plays devoted husband at home, tough-talking at first and completely smitten later, both with supernatural abilities] [At first, the leads try to out-act each other + the heroine fakes her death midway + a little romantic rivalry + 1v1 + happy ending] The experimental subject who blew up a research facility and escaped was given a human name: S 3.8kReads9.0Score500Shelves

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    [A female experimental subject who pretends to be human, is gentle but is actually cold-blooded, and is a boss outside and a husband at home. She is stubborn in the beginning but becomes a fan later. She has superpowers.] In the beginning, the male and female leads show off their acting skills to hide their identities. The male lead wins her over on his own. The female lead has a cold personality. She is the strongest mutant.

28. 328 替 The Substitute Fiancée: She Kept the Baby and Left, But He Found Out 替身未婚妻，去父留子被发现了 Xun Jue Yizhuo逊珏逸卓Modern Romance423k WordsCompleted [An exceptionally even-tempered male lead + A cool and distant female lead + An adorable, clever pair of twins + A whole cast of colorful supporting characters] [Older man + Secrets + Deceiving his wife is fun for a while + The long road to winning her back] Jiang Yiyou grew up without ever seeing her father, relying on her mother, Jiang Yuan, and the two of them depended on each other. After Jiang Yuan was left in a vegetative state by a car accident, her brother brought mother and daughter bac 26Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    They're all niche romance novels.

29. 329 我 I Gave the Mute CEO Talk Therapy, and the Whole Family Was Stunned 我给哑巴总裁做话疗，豪门全懵了 Lu Chi鹿迟Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted “Chatty Little Sun Heroine × Mute Powerhouse in a High Position, Married First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Feel-Good Daily Life” Sang Lu awakened to the truth. In the original story, she was a vicious sister-in-law from a wealthy family. She despised her mute husband, teamed up with awful relatives to swindle her own family, and did every kind of wicked thing. Her husband ignored her, her younger brothers-in-law slapped her, and she met a tragic end. “Wait, was I the huge idiot all along?” Abs 53.7kReads9.5Score6.8kShelves
30. 330 硬 A Tough Fox Spirit and a Max-Level Master 硬核狐狸精与满级大佬 Raised a Few Cats养了几只猫Ancient Romance453k WordsCompleted Ancient times to the modern day + urban supernatural powers + independent male and female leads + two powerful leads The story of a top celestial big shot who was tricked to death by a fox spirit while descending to the mortal realm, then returned to settle the score, bringing his fury with him. Overall, this book has a sweet tone. He was once a lonely minister in the imperial palace, and a crown prince amid the flames of war. At seventeen, he led troops to crush the regional warlords. At ninet 18Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    It's captivating, the kind you never get tired of looking at [heart][thumbs up] A story of two powerful figures from ancient times traveling to the modern era, a powerful figure seeking revenge encountering a hardcore vixen, sweet to the core. He is a prince who has endured poisoned wine to the bone, she is a vibrant girl who helps him integrate into modern life. He teaches her to fly, she teaches him to scan QR codes; he recites ancient poems, she gets him to play games. The details of his silent protection, from adjusting his racket and swatting mosquitoes to cooking chicken soup on Mount Everest, all reveal his unconscious favoritism.

31. 331 一 A Wisp of Misty Rain Slips Into My Embrace 一丝烟雨闯入怀 Big Fish Can't Forget the Begonia大鱼忘不了海棠Modern Romance219k WordsOngoing [Devoted, domineering CEO ✘ innocent newcomer to the working world] [Sweet romance] [Emotional entanglements] [Growing together] Born into a wealthy family, Wang Yuheng still can’t fully control the group. This is the story of a domineering CEO’s rise. Zhu Qianqian is just starting her career when she meets a man she will love and hate for the rest of her life. A marriage built on lies? True love? Growing together hand in hand... Two chapters every day before noon; three chapters on Sundays and 1Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    The plot is unpredictable and definitely worth watching. Highly recommended! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

32. 332 豪 The Wicked Girlfriend’s Transformation: An Heir to a Powerful Family 豪门继承人的恶毒女友蜕变记 Deep Strings深弦Modern Romance279k WordsOngoing A sweet, airheaded beauty with a wicked streak x a cool, lovesick heir to a wealthy family Qiao Yu had a nightmare. She dreamed that her boyfriend, Ji Yancheng, was actually the heir to the wealthy Zhao family, who had taken him back. Suddenly rich and powerful, Ji Yancheng sent Qiao Yu back to her poor, remote hometown in the mountains. Qiao Yu ran back to find him and clung to him in every way she could, but he showed no regard for their past and sent her back to the mountains again. Qiao Yu 388Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The materialistic and malicious Qiao Yu had several nightmares, some of which partially came true in real life. She dreamt that her boyfriend, Ji Yancheng, became the heir to a wealthy family and sent her back to the mountains, leading her to commit suicide by jumping off a cliff due to depression. To prevent the nightmares from becoming reality, she desperately tried to be good to Ji Yancheng, but ultimately chose to run away with the money before he returned to his wealthy family. Ji Yancheng frantically searched for her. Will Qiao Yu's nightmares become reality?

33. 333 被 Forced to Marry a Man Said to Bring Misfortune? I Become the General's Family Darling Instead 被逼嫁克妻大佬？反成首长家团宠 Shao Hua 17邵华十七Modern Romance883k WordsCompleted [Period setting + transmigrate into a book + military marriage + married first, fall in love later + slow-burn romance + equally strong leads + sweet romance and face-slapping + raising a child] Ding Xia wakes up to find she’s transmigrated into a period military-marriage novel. From the start, she faces two death sentences: Either marry Xiao Jingping, the hidden powerhouse with a “widow-maker” reputation, who has already outlived two fiancées. He’s the “guardian angel” specially created by the 12.8kReads8.5Score1.9kShelves

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    I highly recommend this one. The female lead transmigrates into a book and marries the male lead right at the beginning, taking the first step to escape the plot. Before the original female lead appears, she confesses to the male lead and his family, uniting them against the original male and female leads, freeing the whole family from the plot's control. This is the first novel I've read where the female lead openly challenges the original male and female leads. It's very good and novel, featuring a clean romance, sweet love story, arranged marriage to love, military marriage, historical setting, and no cheat codes.

34. 334 离 After the Divorce 离婚之后 Nian Lianqiu念莲秋Modern Romance503k WordsCompleted [An animated series based on this book is coming soon. If you enjoy Qiuqiu's work, please keep an eye out for it!] This story tackles a subject close to real life, one I've always wanted to write about but never dared to. After writing a few feel-good power fantasies, I found myself returning to this subject, with an even stronger urge to express what I wanted to say. And so this book was born… Yang Zhixuan was a full-time homemaker who was divorced after fifteen years of marriage. On a snowy ni 10.4kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
35. 335 女 Reborn in a Matriarchal World: The Cold Prince Consort Is a Mad Villain 女尊重生：清冷君后竟是疯批反派 Fireworks Marshland烟花沼泽Ancient Romance394k WordsCompleted [Tyrannical, authoritarian empress ✖️ aloof and gentle/crazy villainous consort] [1v1 | fictional dynasty + reborn + women rule, men are subordinate] In her previous life, Feng Zhishang first met Xie Qingyu at the birthday banquet of Chancellor Xie. To put it poetically, it was love at first sight. To be more realistic, it was lust at first sight. The banquet hadn't begun yet. After putting on a show of affection between ruler and subject, she had nothing to do, so she left the main hall and wan 10.9kReads9.2Score1kShelves
36. 336 乖 Aloof Male Alpha, Meet Your Ill-Tempered Female Alpha: You’re Stuck Together for Good 乖戾女A的清冷男A，锁死 Fireworks Marshland烟花沼泽Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Rebirth and Redemption | Female Alpha Forces Male Alpha | Both Leads Strong Early On, Female Lead Stronger Later] [Unruly, Unhinged Female Alpha x Cool, Seductive Male Alpha] The first time Mu Sheng saw Pei Yanyu, the cool, aloof alpha was leaning by a second-floor window, eyes lowered. He had a slender waist and long legs, his military uniform was immaculate, and his short white hair shimmered gold in the light. The next time they met, she was leaning against a weathered wall, a li 6.9kReads8.8Score858Shelves
37. 337 挽 Seeking My Beloved Beneath the Moon in the Mirror 挽镜月，觅佳人 Lin Pingze琳平仄Ancient Romance96k WordsOngoing In Jinggong City, the former wives of three prominent clans die under mysterious circumstances, one after another. The three factions secretly investigate, uncovering an old case involving the extermination of the Lin clan. With family bloodlines and marriages tangled together, is tragedy destined to repeat itself? As the mystery deepens, can the truth behind the old case finally be revealed? To strengthen its influence at court, the Xie clan has forced a marriage alliance with the Mu clan in r 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Within the Jing Palace, the wives of three noble families have died mysteriously one after another. The three factions secretly investigate, uncovering the old case of the Lin family's massacre. With intermarriages and clan bloodlines intertwined, will tragedy repeat itself? Enveloped in mystery, can the truth behind the old case be revealed? [Under pressure][Upvote][Thinking]

38. 338 误 Mistakenly Climbing into a Life of Luxury 误攀浮华 Ye Xiaofu叶晓芙Modern Romance484k WordsCompleted I just got a notification from the platform that this is being adapted into a comic drama! This is not the same old story!!! You'll be captivated by the protagonists' charm, especially the male lead! [Guiding male lead | Not a domineering CEO | Realistic | Down-to-earth | Not over-the-top | Slow burn | No angst | Funny] [Sharp-dressed, devilishly handsome boss with a thousand schemes & pure, obedient girl who refuses to cling to the powerful] Original title: Mistakenly Climbing into the World of 36.6kReads9.1Score4.6kShelves

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    You absolutely must read this book; you'll regret missing it.

39. 339 离 Finding Love After Divorce 离婚后，找到爱 Mom of Two二胎妈妈Modern Romance256k WordsCompleted Also known as After My Divorce, I Married a Rugged Mechanic. A modern romance, one-on-one, between a flower shop owner and a rugged mechanic. The other man gets the girl? No, the second male lead does. Gu Mingzhu had been married to Xu Jianing for three years. They had dated since college, making it six years together in all. Everyone envied them, and she too thought they would grow old together. But who could have known that beneath their happy marriage lay nothing but devastation? Li Shao ran 13Reads9.0Score—Shelves
40. 340 蓄 A Deliberate Swap of Fiancés 蓄意换婚 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Steady, protective, powerful man + fragile yet strong little fox] [Love at first sight + deliberate bride swap + coaxed whirlwind marriage + age gap + both inexperienced in love] [A guiding lover + a little angst, lots of sweetness + devoted and exclusive love + a slow, steady romance] When her younger aunt ran away from her arranged marriage, the head of the Yun family had to choose a new candidate for the alliance. With her psychological condition, Ruan Qingsui was naturally not on the list. 17.7kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves

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    The instant attraction is so captivating; the older male lead slowly approaches, and amidst the push and pull, a unique tenderness and affection are revealed. It's a mutually healing story that's incredibly sweet.

41. 341 有 A Little Bit of a Crush 有一点心动 Mom of Two二胎妈妈Modern Romance196k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love + One-on-One Romance + Sweet Romance + Modern Romance] Overbearing CEO vs. sweet, innocent college student Also known as The Blush-Worthy Everyday Life of Marrying a Rich Husband Song Chiqian: “Some things in this world are hard to explain. Like meeting you. It wasn’t love at first sight, or falling for you the second time around. I just fell in love with you!” Xu Miao: “Little by little, I found myself falling for you. I don’t know whether to feel sad or happy.” Only later 371Reads6.5Score—Shelves
42. 342 爱 Love Like a Sea of Stars 爱意如星海 Su Cheng溯澄Modern Romance604k WordsCompleted [Clever, sharp-witted female executive × gentle, scheming company president] [One-on-one, love at first sight, falling deeper in love at their next meeting, happy ending] Shen Muqing only wanted to make money to pay for her mother's treatment and bring down her scumbag father. But somehow, she got involved with Ji Yancheng. Church doves don't kiss crows. She deliberately tried to keep her distance, until he cornered her against a wall and said, “I might be a more reliable choice than the men you 5.4kReads9.2Score640Shelves

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    This is not a cliché story. The female lead is focused on her career, while the male lead is a gentle yet domineering CEO. He's not pretentious, has sound values, obeys the law, doesn't compete with other women, and follows a normal dating process with mutual understanding and support.

43. 343 在 Running Wild in the Big Shot's Dreams 在大佬梦里撒野 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance210k WordsOngoing [Tech tycoon pretending to be an ascetic x Brilliant AI genius pretending to be a sweet, innocent girl] [They dream of each other x Older man dotes on her alone x A carefully laid plan x Devoted one-on-one romance and mutual salvation] Genius girl-next-door Yu Youzhi suddenly gets cracked over the head. When she wakes, she discovers she's in bed with her own boss, so she slaps herself. "That didn't hurt! Then let's see how I kill you!" "Zhi Zhi, you're a little wild today. I like it!" Ji Yan 1.1kReads—Score104Shelves
44. 344 绯 Caught in a Scandal 绯闻陷落 The North Wind Hasn't Slept北风未眠Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [Now published under the title Scandalous Downfall] [One-on-one romance, both leads are each other's first and only, love at first sight, exceptionally talented leads, an aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal] Cultured, celibate geologist x cool, alluring actress After Wen Tan spends three days and three nights arguing with a hater, her agency orders her to suspend all activities. She spends half a month at home doing nothing before finally giving in to her friend's persistent pleading an 67.2kReads9.4Score8.9kShelves

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    This book features two aloof and detached characters, making it very engaging. Highly recommended! [Heart emoji]

45. 345 被 After I Was Forced to Fall in Love with My Senior Sister 被迫和师姐两情相悦后 Watching the Moon Rise from the Mountain望月出岫Martial Arts291k WordsCompleted [Cool, graceful, and straightforward senior apprentice sister × gentle, beautiful, and sickly young master] [Conquer her, or die.] That's what the System said. Li Xingzhi wasn't afraid of dying, but he still wanted to live. So he dragged his ailing body up the mountain, making careful moves at every turn as he schemed to win her heart. - Countless people came to pay their respects to her, but Song Qiuliang found them all dull. The last person who had interested her died under mysterious circumst 1.3kReads—Score225Shelves

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    The story is original, featuring a female protagonist with superb martial arts skills and a frail, sickly beauty as the male protagonist.

46. 346 长 Sweetness in the Long Night 长夜逢甜 Eighty-Eight八拾捌19k WordsCompleted Sweetness in the Long Night 837Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 347 窃 Whispers 窃窃 Painted Boat画舸Ancient Romance100k WordsCompleted Do you really think what you believe is true? In this world, everything is a mix of truth and falsehood, reality and illusion. None of us has a script for our lives, so we are our own authors and the masters of our own destinies! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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48. 348 茉 Jasmine Has Her Day 茉莉有期 The Rabbit Beneath the Chinaberry Tree苦楝树下的兔子Modern Romance432k WordsCompleted [A gentle, wise cardiothoracic surgeon × a refined, gracious telecommunications engineer Both each other’s first and only love | Rekindled romance | Reunion after years apart | School days to city life] The first time Xie Shunian saw Shen Zhiqing was at her cousin’s birthday party. He leaned against the terrace railing in a white shirt, soft light gilding his profile. He looked gentle and refined. Mustering her courage, she handed him a glass of iced grape-and-jasmine milk tea. The moment their 2kReads—Score212Shelves

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    Absolutely not clichéd, visually appealing, and rejecting clichés.

49. 349 窈 Yaoyao, to You 窈窈于你 One Oreo at a Time一口一个奥利奥Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Born to Shine + Wealthy Families + Devoted Love + Secret Crush Comes True + Everyone’s Favorite] Esports heartthrob Ling Yanchen embodied the passion and spirit of an entire generation. With his god-tier gaming talent and impossibly handsome looks, he amassed millions of male and female fans, rivaling any top-tier star. He was the undisputed untouchable idol of the esports world. Then one day, fans spotted him passionately kissing a stunning beauty at a bar. His girlfriend fans were devastat 12kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
50. 350 你 What Are You Overthinking Now? 你又在胡思乱想什么 Wan Xiaopo豌小坡Modern Romance527k WordsCompleted Chen Xu is two hours late to his blind date and expects to be met with a storm of fury. Instead, he finds a beautiful girl who looks like a fairy, quietly and seriously enjoying her meal. She seems cool and reserved, but inside her head, a lively monologue is going wild: [Damn it, my blind date is still here aaaaaah] [Let’s wrap this up already. I want to go home. The CP I ship updated today, hehehe!] Chen Xu stops in his tracks. Suddenly, he can hear every one of Jiang Yihe’s frantic inner thou 476Reads—Score112Shelves

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    This book is highly recommended. It features a cunning and manipulative man and a lovable, somewhat naive woman who fall in love at first sight and marry first, then develop a deep, unrequited love. The male lead uses many tricks: first, he lures his wife home to marry him, then subtly coaxes her into getting used to him through hugs and kisses. He's constantly being teased by his wife's online comments. This guy is glued to the female lead from the moment he opens his eyes, trying every possible way to amuse her. He'll playfully wipe her mouth, harass her with a robot, peek at her applying body lotion, seduce her by going shirtless at the gym, and kiss her until her legs go weak, then trick her into getting used to him by kissing him more. He's incredibly scheming. He's straightforward and jealous, and hilarious when facing a love rival. He advises others to give up on their relationship, saying, "The power of first love is not insignificant." Knowing his wife has a first love, he says, "A proper first love should be in the grave," only to later realize it was a misunderstanding. "Oh my, I'm my wife's first love!" He exclaims, then directly says, "Honey, I'm jealous, I need to be coaxed!" The female lead is a bit clumsy but also straightforward. After falling for the male lead, she likes to cling to him. When he annoys her, she punches him a few times or demands he buy her several handbags. The couple's interactions are both funny and sweet. [One-sentence summary: A blind date leads to a husband who can read minds. The seemingly cold husband discovers his "aloof" wife's inner world is full of hilarious moments, leading to a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, with daily doses of cuteness.] [Love at first sight 💘 + marriage of convenience 💓 + eavesdropping on each other's thoughts ✨, Jiang Yihe, a seemingly aloof but secretly quirky young female writer × Chen Xu, a cunning and manipulative venture capitalist, is a perfect match. This is a super sweet and enjoyable story, focusing on pure love and humor.]

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