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1. 401 沈 Mr. Shen, Your Time Is Up 沈先生，逾期不候 Milk Dipped in Sugar牛乳蘸糖Modern Romance456k WordsCompleted White Moonlight + married first, fall in love later + the husband pursues his wife after the divorce The day Meng Qiong returned from a business trip to Sydney, her plane nearly had an accident, and the news remained at the top of the trending charts. But when she rushed home, still shaken, she found her husband, Shen Fengxi, getting cozy with a new intern from the TV station in the living room. The young woman jumped up in alarm when she saw Meng Qiong, but Shen Fengxi blamed Meng Qiong for fr 7.2kReads8.7Score453Shelves

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   On the day Meng Qiong returned from her business trip to Sydney, her plane nearly crashed, and the news trended high on social media. But when she rushed home, still shaken, she found her husband, Shen Fengxi, intimately entangled with a new intern at the station in the living room. The girl, startled by Meng Qiong's appearance, jumped up, but Shen Fengxi blamed Meng Qiong for frightening her. At that moment, Meng Qiong decided to end their seven-year relationship and three-year marriage. Shen Fengxi took the divorce papers from Meng Qiong, frowned slightly, and asked, "Just say what you want. I don't have time for this." Meng Qiong replied, "I don't want anything, I just want Youyou." Convinced that Meng Qiong couldn't live without him, Shen Fengxi signed the divorce papers with a flourish. He never expected that the woman he had loved for so many years, gentle and submissive, would be whispering intimately with another man under a streetlamp. Shen Fengxi was heartbroken and devastated. He resorted to any means necessary—feigning weakness, playing the victim, even sabotaging his rival—just to get her to look at him again. Meng Qiong questioned him, asking where his principles and boundaries had gone. Shen Fengxi's voice seemed to hang on a wire: "I don't want it anymore. As long as I can stay by your side, I don't want anything else."

2. 402 大 On Her Wedding Day, the Fake Heiress Married the World's Richest Man Instead 大婚当天，假千金改嫁世界首富了 Jun Yanling君言玲Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Hooray! What a joyous occasion! The short drama is now streaming!!! Search for “Knowing Love Is Right, Bai Wan.” [Fake heiress + doted on by everyone + whirlwind marriage + secret identity + no angst] On her wedding day, the groom is found in her best friend's bed, so she impulsively marries someone else on the spot! She thinks she's married an ordinary office worker, but it turns out he's not only the uncle of her former fiancé, he's also the richest man in the world... 7.1kReads9.2Score1.1kShelves

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   The groom becomes the ex! The richest man's younger brother takes over, and the pampered heiress's disguise shocks everyone!

3. 403 温 Tenderly Hidden 温柔藏匿 Jiu Wan九绾Modern Romance462k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Reserved and gentle male lead × sunny and passionate female lead | College campus | One-sided crush becomes mutual | Slow-burn everyday romance | Healing and redemption] In the seventh year of her crush on Xu Jing'an, her friends celebrated Si Miao’s birthday. He was there, too. As the candles were lit, she clasped her hands and made a wish: “From today on, I hope I never like Xu Jing'an again.” After blowing out the candles, Si Miao boarded a train to Wugong Mountain 7.4kReads9.3Score948Shelves

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   One word: Absolutely amazing!!! My absolute TOP!!!

4. 404 婚 Flirting After Marriage 婚后撩吻 A Piece of Sticky Rice Cake一块糖粘糕Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Scheming charmer x gentle, sickly blind woman] [Marriage first, love later + devoted sweet romance + secret identity revealed + 100% sweetness] The first time they meet. Her blind date says, “Sorry, I have no plans to date or get married.” Ming Ruo quietly says, “Okay.” The second time they meet. Her blind date says, “Would you like to have dinner with me?” Ming Ruo nods in surprise. The third time they meet. Her blind date says, “Would you marry me?” Ming Ruo: “...Huh?” - Ming Ruo and her blin 22.5kReads9.4Score3kShelves

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   Sisters, gather around! ✨✨✨ Several books on the "marriage of convenience"/"love after marriage" list are on the charts. ① The male and female leads have very interesting identities, hahaha 😁😁😁😁. They've been married for a year, then the male lead disappears for a year. Just when everyone thought the marriage was over, he comes back and immediately starts pursuing the female lead relentlessly...🌸🌸🌸 ② They quickly get married after a blind date; picking up a CEO is so sweet! 🥀🥀🥀

5. 405 荆 Where Thorns Meet Warmth 荆棘遇暖 Meeting a Stranger遇见陌生人Modern Romance430k WordsCompleted “Since you're so eager to make this marriage official...” He began fulfilling his duties as a husband... Again and again, they lost control, sinking into pleasure until neither could stop. She endured in silence and bravely stood by him, while love spread through both their hearts… Through all the thorns, they would eventually find warmth. He declared firmly, “She is my wife. There will never be anyone else.” 1.6kReads—Score117Shelves

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   Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, so good! [Admiring][Admiring]

6. 406 乡 The Real Heiress from the Countryside Is Actually a Feudal Ancestor 乡下来的真千金，竟是封建老祖宗 Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Modern Romance541k WordsCompleted Originally titled The True Heiress from the Countryside Is Actually a Feudal Ancestor When Sang Ning opened her eyes again, she found herself the real heiress who had been left behind in the countryside by a wealthy family. She had been born the legitimate eldest daughter of a distinguished family, raised from childhood to become its matriarch. But when she opened her eyes, she had arrived in a strange new era. Fortunately, she was still the legitimate eldest daughter. Her fake sister thought 30.5kReads9.3Score3.6kShelves

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   A time-travel story, an arranged marriage between families, a staid young lady who only wants to make money, and the male lead is heartbroken.

7. 407 你 Quick, Give Him a Hug! 你快抱抱他！ Muzi Chu Ge木子楚歌Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted [Both leads are faithful to each other + Marriage before love + Secret crush takes the upper hand + Scumbag husband chases his wife to the crematorium] [Clear-headed, independent, sunny heroine + Hero is a big, affectionate dog who loves putting on an act] Ruan Tingxia was the “little child bride” her elders picked out for Zhou Yanchen. She spent eight years chasing after him. She gave him her whole heart, only to be told he was getting engaged to someone else. Heartbroken, Ruan Tingxia left, an 4.9kReads9.2Score518Shelves

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   Ahem, in the early stages, even if the sky fell, President Song's mouth would hold it up! [Staring][Staring] But later on, he'll become a kissing maniac! [Evil laugh][Evil laugh]

8. 408 墨 Inkbound to the Dust of the Capital 墨赴京尘 Bamboo Shade and Butterfly Robes竹幽蝶衣Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted #Marriage Before Love #Secretly Planned for Years #Powerful Capital Elite #Mutual Devotion #Power Couple #Sweet Romance Everyone in the capital’s elite circles said the Zhao family’s cold-blooded King of Hell had been forced into an arranged marriage with a gentle beauty from Jiangnan. But no one knew Before their engagement, he had anonymously funded the restoration of an ancient painting for her. After their engagement, he signed an agreement to “treat each other with courtesy,” yet that very 3.9kReads6.9Score335Shelves

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   I recently read this book. The male lead is from a prominent Beijing family, and the female lead comes from a wealthy family in Jiangnan. It's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. He's the one who falls for her first, yet he leads her step by step into his carefully laid trap. The male lead is older than the female lead, and his family treats her well. The author's writing is delicate, and the Ming Dynasty-style wedding is particularly special.

9. 409 婚 After Marriage, the Cold CEO Became a Needy Puppy 婚后，冷漠霸总成了卑微小狗 Yu Yier余宜尔Modern Romance261k WordsCompleted [Both sexually exclusive + sweet romance + secret crush + happy ending; aloof, stunning heiress × cold, commanding CEO] Huo Jinnian, the second young master of one of City A's most powerful families, is aloof, refined, and arrogant. Even when photographed alongside actresses rumored to be involved with him, he looks deeply impatient, and has repeatedly had media outlets punished for taking unauthorized pictures. Then one day, an audio clip surfaced, and everyone finally understood: Mrs. Huo was 2.1kReads8.7Score254Shelves

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   The male lead is reborn. In his previous life, he treated the female lead a little cruelly, but he was too awkward to express his feelings. After his rebirth, he makes amends through politeness at the beginning, and the relationship becomes incredibly sweet later on.

10. 410 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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    This book is great. The beginning is filled with polite but misunderstanding-ridden relationships, but the later part is incredibly sweet, with both sweet and heart-wrenching moments.

11. 411 难 Impossible to Resist! He Says He’ll Kiss You Until You Cry If You Mention Divorce Again 难以招架！他说再提离婚就亲哭你 Li Chun黎淳Modern Romance384k WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name has aired] [Stunning cheongsam designer vs. aloof, aristocratic director] Lin Jianxi and Jiang Xu grew up together. Lin Jianxi had secretly loved Jiang Xu for years, but never worked up the courage to confess. Just when she thought her unrequited love would come to nothing, an accident led to her marrying him. After their marriage, they treated each other with courteous distance. Lin Jianxi knew Jiang Xu didn’t love her, and had married her only out of “responsi 5.9kReads8.9Score397Shelves

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    These are all incredibly good! Highly recommended! You absolutely must read them! I love all three authors; feel free to follow them if you're interested.

12. 412 那 Then Let Me Cheer You Up 那我哄哄你 Jin Huanhuan尽欢欢Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted {A flamboyant, unruly rich young master x A stunning, refined heiress} {Marriage first, love later + Two wealthy families + A long road to winning back his wife + Both leads are chaste} Everyone knows that Second Young Master Cheng is arrogant and untamable, flamboyant and reckless, with a haughty, cold-hearted streak. He’s notorious for being impossible to deal with, and no matter how well-behaved the Xu family’s daughter is, she won’t be able to tame this wild horse. The public’s verdict on t 8.4kReads9.0Score746Shelves
13. 413 挺 Pregnant and Proud! Kissing a Spoiled Rich Kid! Didn’t You Hate Him? 挺孕肚！亲纨绔！不是讨厌他？ Blondie the Lop-Eared Bunny with Tiny Feet黄毛小脚立耳兔Modern Romance440k WordsCompleted Wife, Baby, and a Warm Kang Bed [Shotgun wedding + love after pregnancy + sweet romance + everyday sweetness + raising a child + the male lead's secret crush comes true] [A seemingly soft and obedient beauty who's rebellious to the core VS a cool, flirtatious romantic who only pretends to be a spoiled playboy] In her previous life, she believed her stepmother and younger sister, mistakenly thinking Zhou Jibai had drugged her because he lusted after her looks, leaving her pregnant and forcing her 8.2kReads8.9Score700Shelves

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    This book is absolutely amazing! The female protagonist is reborn and learns the whole truth in this life. During her school years, she meets a blind man, and the two find redemption in each other. Later, the blind man gets what he wants. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] It's super good!

14. 414 隐 After Their Secret Marriage, the Movie Emperor's Childhood Sweetheart Becomes a Top-Tier Star 隐婚后，影帝的青梅成了顶流 Vanilla Nai Xi香草萘昔Modern Romance681k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Childhood friends + married first, fell in love later + bickering couple + long-planned romance] Ruan Yaoyao, whose stunning looks made her a sensation in the industry after she starred as the female lead in a music video, is childhood friends with national heartthrob Huo Chenxi. The two are sworn rivals, but an accident forces them into a marriage of convenience. A month after the wedding, Ruan Yaoyao joins a dating reality show. Just after she pairs up with a senior from her own t 214Reads8.6Score—Shelves
15. 415 温 Gentle Control 温柔掌控 Nian YaoY念杳YModern Romance351k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Long-Laid Plans + Sweet Romance + Healing] [Gentle Yet Strong Classical Beauty x Scheming, Sinister Business Tycoon] Meng Yousheng, the cherished daughter of the Meng family of Beicheng, had skin like ice and bones like jade, with an ethereal grace. Her beauty seemed otherworldly, and she was hailed as a classical beauty rarely seen in a century. People said that Miss Meng was delicate, gentle, and indifferent to worldly affairs. She needed a husband with an equall 771Reads8.6Score104Shelves
16. 416 哄 Soothe Him! Kiss Him! Her Abstinent Husband Loses Control 哄他！吻他！禁欲老公被撩到失控 Little Cookie曲奇小饼Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + marriage first, love later + mutual flirting] Qu Xi transmigrates into a book, becoming the ill-fated wife of a powerful business tycoon. Her story ends when she elopes with another man and dies in a car accident. On the day Qu Xi arrives, the original owner stabs herself to force the tycoon to let her go. Gazing at the handsome, inscrutable man in a wheelchair and the divorce papers in front of her, Qu Xi clutches her wound and says through the pain, “Darling, I don't want a di 6.3kReads9.3Score831Shelves

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    Both are CEO-themed arranged marriages that blossom into love. The first is about transmigrating into a book, and the second is about acquiring a system to win over the male lead and his three children.

17. 417 升 Raising the Temperature! His Sweet Seduction Is Unfair 升温诱引！他的甜撩太犯规 Zhang the Bow, Who Loves Cream Puffs爱吃泡芙的弓长张Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted [Both leads are pure; each other’s first love; she falls in love after marriage; sweet romance, swoony and heart-fluttering; happy ending] [Elegant, flirtatious business tycoon & sweet, gentle designer] * It wasn’t until she was twenty-three that Jiang Jinqiu learned her grandfather had arranged her engagement to the Lu family when she was twenty. Her future husband had learned about the engagement only a month before she did. She wanted to show respect for this man she had never even met. So sh 328Reads8.8Score117Shelves

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    It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead is clingy and flirtatious, with a touch of cunning and slyness at times! He respects the female lead a lot, and it's a sweet, slice-of-life story! The female lead gradually falls for the male lead. It's a great read!

18. 418 诱 A Sweet Seduction! Mr. Wen Dotes on His Moonlight 诱哄！闻总娇宠白月光 Picking a Lychee摘颗荔枝Modern Romance171k WordsCompleted (Second chance love + marriage first, love later + mutual healing + both sexually inexperienced) (Cold, resilient fallen heiress × devoted, obsessive family patriarch) Everyone in the capital knew that Shen Yunhe, eldest daughter of the Shen family, had once had a scandalous relationship with the head of the Wen family. When they broke up, the once-arrogant Wen Yanqi begged her not to leave, his eyes red as he humbled himself before her. All he got in return was Shen Yunhe’s vicious reply: “Wen 2.1kReads8.4Score203Shelves
19. 419 沦 Falling Hard! A Kiss Out of Control 沦陷！失控诱吻 Branch and Sunflower枝与葵Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + the second male lead wins her heart + the ex chases her after the breakup, but she never looks back + both leads are inexperienced] Jiang Li found a revealing swimsuit photo on her boyfriend’s phone. A graceful figure, full of allure. It belonged to his female “best bud.” At the campground, Jiang Li watched coldly as they draped their arms around each other, acting like a couple. She gave a faint smile and turned to leave. “Jiang Mochen, you’re not my boyfriend any 26.4kReads9.3Score2.4kShelves

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    The male protagonist has secretly loved her for many years and finally gets his wish. It's a sweet romance novel about marriage first and then showering her with love.

20. 420 夫 My Wife Is Timid and Unassuming 夫人胆小木讷 The Sleepy Kitty爱睡觉的喵Ancient Romance687k WordsCompleted Two people born to concubines were forced together for the sake of their family’s interests. One was a talented young man, the other bland and taciturn; one had genuine ability, the other only pretended to be dull; one wanted to make a name for himself, the other just wanted to play dumb… 9.4kReads8.4Score889Shelves

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    How about a traditional Chinese romance novel version of arranged marriage that blossoms into love? [Shy]

21. 421 平 A Couple on Parallel Lines 平行线夫妻 A Boat Floating on the Sea沧海浮舟Marriage & Romance218k WordsCompleted A year into their marriage, the couple are only familiar with each other in the bedroom. Even sharing a bed, they seem like parallel lines, with no overlap in their daily lives, work, or even washing up. The question they ask most often is simply, “Are you free today?” They fulfill their marital duties, yet live like strangers, not even as close as ordinary roommates... 231Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Marriage of Convenience Turns into Love" is almost over; the first half was great.

22. 422 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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    These arranged marriages that blossom into love are absolutely amazing! The authors' writing is truly excellent. These are all my favorites, you should all check them out!!!

23. 423 先 Married First, Fell in Love Later: My Wife Is from the Republic of China Era 先婚后爱我媳妇来自民国 Guanyin Milk Pudding观音奶冻Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted A Republican-era inheritor of Lu embroidery vs. the modern head of a Lu embroidery company She comes from 1935, when the nation was lost and the land was ravaged by suffering. When the Japanese set their sights on her family’s treasured legacy, she would rather die than surrender, determined to stab one of them through the heart before she went. She thought she was as good as dead, but instead she found herself at a wedding, and she was the bride? The man looked down at her, his voice pitched ju 80Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here it is!

24. 424 豪 A Prestigious Family Alliance: Young Master Li's Beloved 豪门联姻之厉少的心尖宠 Candy Without Vinegar糖果不加醋Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [Marriage between wealthy families × marriage first, love later × devoted husband × sweet romance] A bombshell came out of the capital: the Crown Prince was marrying into the Su family, one of the capital's five great families, setting off a media frenzy. Everyone in the capital knew that the Su family's young lady was an incomparable beauty, blessed with both beauty and brains, and hailed as the capital's number one beauty. The Crown Prince was famously cold and heartless, leading everyone to w 774Reads8.2Score100Shelves
25. 425 先 Love After Marriage: Mr. Qin Can't Stop Spoiling His Wife 先婚后爱，秦总宠妻成瘾 Little Yu'er小玉儿Modern Romance256k WordsCompleted [Wealthy CEO + heiress + whirlwind marriage + the hero becomes utterly devoted to her + both are inexperienced + evenly matched] On the eve of her wedding, she catches her fiancé cheating with her cousin. With no other choice, she replaces the groom with her fiancé’s older brother, only for the groom to stand her up on their wedding day. Bai Xinran marries a man who doesn’t love her. She thinks they’ll simply treat each other with courtesy and put on a show of affection in public, but she neve 261Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    The male and female leads initially disliked each other, but later they became mutually attracted.

26. 426 诱 Tempted and Cherished: My Tender Devotion 诱宠！温声予你 One Bite to Gobble Up a Donut一口吃掉甜甜圈Modern Romance236k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + secret crush + love grows over time + both each other's only one + HE + sweet romance] [Innocent young woman × a big boss who plays the pig to eat the tiger] An accident brings two people with no connection to each other together. The man slowly unfastens the watch on his left wrist. “We can't afford any mishaps with the new product launch.” His deep, magnetic voice carries a hint of nonchalance. “I need to be able to say I'm married.” This scheming boy uses Wen She 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A naive young girl ✖️ A seemingly harmless but actually cunning boss who actively seduces her!

27. 427 瞒 Behind My Ex-Husband's Back, I Marry the Crown Prince of Beijing's Elite Circle! 瞒着前夫，我二嫁京圈太子爷！ Sanyingli三樱里Modern Romance489k WordsCompleted Three months after Ruan Wan got married, a crowd of suitors suddenly appeared out of nowhere. A rich young heir confessed his love to her. A scheming pretty-boy was willing to be the other man for love. A top-tier star declared his love for her in public. But when she actually got divorced, all those men vanished. * At her ex-husband's wedding, Ruan Wan saw those “suitors” again. They discussed her casually: “Ruan Wan? We were just having a little fun with her.” “If it weren't for making things 22.7kReads8.9Score3.6kShelves

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    The ex-husband is just cannon fodder. The female lead and the male lead seem to be in a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, but in reality, it's a mutual crush. The male lead is practically the legitimate wife, with the demeanor of a courtesan. The female lead is quite cool, though.

28. 428 宝 Be Good, Baby! The Aloof Tycoon Dotes on His Sweet, Gentle Fairy 宝贝乖！清冷大佬娇宠温软小仙女 Sleepy Sheep眠绵羊Modern Romance455k WordsCompleted [Faithful to one another, long-planned, marriage before love, sweet romance, everyday life] Jiang Muwan was betrothed before she was even born, made into a pawn for her family to curry favor with the wealthy. She once accepted her fate and went along with everything wholeheartedly. But after a bedroom photo was withdrawn, she returned to the country alone to break off the engagement. “You think anyone would dare marry you after you call off your engagement to the Lu family?” Everyone bursts into 13.7kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
29. 429 强 Forced Spoiling! My New Husband Cherishes Me Above All Else 强制娇宠！被闪婚老公捧在心尖宠 Qing Qing Ci轻卿辞Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Everyone in their circle knew that Su Wanci, hailed as a “fairy among mortals,” had been kept by Fu Jingzhou for eight years. People all thought they were about to get married, but overnight, Fu Jingzhou cruelly clipped all of Su Wanci’s wings. He thought he could finally control her completely, keep her as a canary in a gilded cage, and possess her for the rest of her life. He never expected that she would turn around and marry Lu Yu, heir to a powerful family with a century of history, the one 13.1kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves

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    The first book is a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, and of course, the female lead is the one who gets involved because the male lead had been planning it all along, haha. It's super good, especially for a seasoned bookworm like me! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] The second book is also great. The male lead is reborn, and then they marry first and fall in love later. The female lead always loves the male lead very much. [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

30. 430 雪 A Wedding in the Capital on a Snowy Night 雪夜京婚 Mi Yang迷阳Modern Romance423k WordsCompleted Completed | Marriage First, Love Later | Five-Year Age Gap, He’s Older | Both Chaste, One-on-One Romance | Powerful Man Bows His Head Su Li and Zhou Sichen had a whirlwind wedding. On the day they registered their marriage, Zhou Sichen flew to New York to take care of business and was gone for a whole month. Their backgrounds were worlds apart, and no one believed their marriage would work. Zhou Sichen was the man Old Master Zhou had chosen to lead the family next. Disciplined and abstinent, 20.6kReads8.7Score2.6kShelves

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    Absolutely amazing! A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, with an older man/younger woman dynamic. 1. The older man's guidance, support, mentorship, and problem-solving are brilliantly portrayed. The transition from initial flattery to love is incredibly natural. Both leads are strong and intelligent, and their romance develops smoothly. Highly recommended!!! 2. The female lead is outstanding, comes from a harmonious and happy family, and has the confidence to live independently. The male lead is very well-mannered, attentive to detail, and protective of her. The older man's gentle support makes the female lead a warm and comforting presence in the male lead's family. Her arrival transforms the family atmosphere; she's a lucky charm! [Sending heart] 3. Initially, both believe the other doesn't love them, but the male lead consistently dotes on her. After she loses her memory, he changes, becoming more articulate and understanding. Only after regaining her memories does she realize it's a mutual relationship, ultimately leading to their happy ending! 4. This is a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead has strong moral values ​​and respects the female lead. When misunderstandings arise, he immediately communicates and resolves them. The female lead also directly addresses her misunderstandings about the male lead, showing him basic trust. She displays the characteristics of a young girl in love, but not the maturity of an adult. Many details in the story, the male lead's words, and his perspective on problems are very engaging!

31. 431 他 He Loves Me So Much: My Best Friend's Brother Won't Leave Me Alone 他超爱，被闺蜜哥哥痴缠 Creamy Little Lamb奶油小羊Modern Romance401k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Secret Crush + Mutual Firsts + Intense Chemistry + Size Difference] Everyone in Beijing’s elite circles knows that the wealthy Xia and He families have an arranged marriage. When Xia Zhiqing sees He Yichen again, the man she has secretly loved for years, she knows he doesn’t love her. He’s marrying her only to honor their engagement. Overwhelmed by disappointment, Xia Zhiqing lets her best friend take her on a cruise to drink her sorrows away. Drunk, she spots a fla 3.5kReads—Score303Shelves

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    It absolutely has to be there!!! And it has to be sweet!

32. 432 娇 A Tender Kiss from a Little Rose 娇吻小玫瑰 Summer Ice, Winter Sunflower夏冰冬葵Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted |Marriage first, love later + secretly in love for years + six-year age gap + both leads are virgins| Gentle, classical-dance beauty vs. stern, serious man in power *What if my wife thinks I'm an ugly monster? Help! Waiting for answers online!! On the day Jiang Fanyin was forced into an arranged marriage, everyone in Jingbei was waiting to laugh at her. They all said Lu Huaijin, the man in charge of the Lu family, was not only cursed to outlive his wives, but also an ugly old man. She thought th 4.4kReads8.6Score546Shelves

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    This is super good! The male lead is incredibly gentle and respectful towards the female lead.

33. 433 结 After We Married, the CEO’s Wife Had a Sore Waist Every Day 结婚后，总裁夫人每天都在腰酸 Jin Yun今云Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted [Powerful family patriarch + devoted leads + marry first, fall in love later + sweet romance + flirty tension + sizzling chemistry] When Lin Youning learned that her parents had chosen Jian Cheng, a notorious playboy in their social circle, as her marriage partner, she took the initiative and went to Gu Huaichen, a powerful family patriarch who surpassed Jian Cheng in every way, from his methods to his wealth. According to rumor, Gu Huaichen was indifferent to women and impossible to approach. O 7.4kReads9.1Score744Shelves
34. 434 虐 I'm Done Being the Tragic Female Lead: Time to Become the Heroine of a Sweet Romance 虐文女配不干了，争做甜文女主 Princess's Hem公主裙摆Modern Romance263k WordsCompleted A dazzling, flirtatious designer x a refined, abstinent CEO [marriage first, love later + slow-burn romance + devoted husband] Li Xia awakens to discover she is the cannon-fodder female character in an old-school CEO melodrama. In the original story, she commits every kind of evil, scheming with her husband's younger sister to frame the heroine so she can steal the male lead. In the end, her vicious nature is exposed, her wealthy in-laws throw her out, and she meets a miserable fate. Awakened Li 6.5kReads8.9Score844Shelves
35. 435 执 Bound by Marriage 执婚 Chen Songhe陈颂和Modern Romance293k WordsCompleted The novel is complete. Marriage first, love later / A slow-burn, sweet romance Everyone in Jing City knew that Zhou Yanhe, the third son of the Zhou family, was exceptionally handsome. His cool, refined air drew countless society ladies after him, yet in the end, he chose the unloved younger daughter of the Shen family. - Many people thought he had planned it all along, but only Zhou Yanhe knew the truth: He married Shen Yu simply to fulfill the wish of Old Master Zhou. There was no love between 626Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    The marriage was arranged before the love blossomed; the male lead fell in love first.

36. 436 婚 Passionate Love After Marriage: My Tough Husband Has Me Wrapped Around His Finger 婚后热恋：硬汉老公绕指缠绵 Little Sweet Gummy小甜软糖Modern Romance577k WordsCompleted [Gentle, celibate firefighter captain X socially anxious, sweet manga artist] In Captain Yan’s eyes, his blind date in Beicheng was quiet and reserved, but at least she was a decent choice for marriage and wouldn’t cause trouble. Early in their marriage, Captain Yan died on a mission. But by an unexpected twist, he was reborn eight years earlier, when his future fiancée was still a shy, soft-spoken young beauty who blushed easily. When they first met, Shen Man gazed at him miserably. “No one wil 494Reads9.0Score—Shelves
37. 437 恶 The Villainess Catches the Male Lead’s Brother’s Eye 恶毒女配被男主他哥盯上 Creamy Little Lamb奶油小羊Modern Romance405k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + contract marriage + marriage before love + secret crush and years of waiting + older man] Gu Shuyi transmigrates into a book! She’s become the vicious supporting female character who keeps courting death and meets a tragic end! And it gets worse: before she arrived, the original owner had already harmed the heroine, and the male lead is determined to kill her. It’s too late to mend the fence after the sheep are lost. Gu Shuyi can’t even manage a smile. Still, Gu Shuyi 329Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 438 许 Mr. Xu, You’ve Been Planning This for a Long Time 许先生，蓄谋已久 Jiu Qi Qi Qi Qi玖柒柒柒柒Modern Romance124k WordsCompleted Xun Qi never imagined that she would one day find herself in a whirlwind marriage, and to none other than the famous movie star Xu Yi. Do movie stars really have to go on blind dates these days? When Xun Qi sees her boss calling her sister-in-law, she feels like the whole world has gone crazy. Ever since he was young, Xu Yi has kept a girl in his heart. Later, he hears that she’s going on a blind date and needs someone to marry. Xu Yi goes to great lengths to become her blind date. After they ma 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There are so many novels about marriage of convenience that blossoms into love! These are all so good, go read them!

39. 439 玫 Rose-Colored Desire 玫瑰欲色 Ten Miles of Endless Roads十里漫漫Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Beijing Socialite + Hong Kong Tycoon] [Two Powerful CEOs + Carefree Playboy + Love Grows Over Time + A Tense Push and Pull] [Clear-Eyed Rose vs. Love-Struck CEO] [Both Have a Colorful Past on the Surface + Grown-Up Games] * Zhu Man and Gu Xi crossed paths amid the lights and glamour, swept up in a dizzying romance. * She had been captivated by his devilishly handsome face and roguish charm. His bold, uninhibited nature had brought her plenty of pleasure. He was Hong Kong’s most notorious playbo 11.4kReads9.2Score1kShelves
40. 440 在 Forced to Go Public with the Movie Emperor on a Mother-in-Law Reality Show 在婆媳综艺里被迫和影帝官宣 Bai Bai白白Modern Romance478k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + mother-in-law and daughter-in-law reality show + goofy, sweet, satisfying romance] She transmigrates into a book as the cannon-fodder wife of a movie star who secretly married her under a contract, and their three-year agreement is already up? Shi Qiqi: I can take my divorce settlement and leave whenever I want, clearing the way for the main couple! But before they can divorce... “Qibao, I'll give you a hundred million. Come on a mother-in-law and daughter-in-la 5.2kReads9.0Score795Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms over time

41. 441 甜 Sweet Romance: The Capital's Top Tycoon and His Teasing Little Wife 甜宠，京圈大佬小撩妻 Summer Ice, Winter Sunflower夏冰冬葵Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted [Capital's elite circles + marriage alliance + wealthy families + mutual secret crushes + amnesia + both each other's first] [A gorgeous, flirtatious, coy little sweetheart VS a scheming, cool, aloof power player in the capital] Lu Shiyu married Fu Yanci, the head of the Fu family in the capital, whom she'd secretly loved for years. The Fu family was the most prominent and powerful family among the capital's elite. Everyone knew Fu Yanci was mysterious, handsome, and seemingly free of desire. Bu 1.2kReads8.7Score149Shelves
42. 442 扑 Falling Into Your Arms 扑了个满怀 Chixu炽叙Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted Also known as: Open Up! My White Moonlight Is Coming In * Sweet, gentle beauty with a cool, aloof man who secretly cries easily * Variety show director and novelist / game designer After Ting Nan was cheated on by her scumbag boyfriend, she returned to her hometown of Pingnan. As luck would have it, Pingnan was hit by its once-in-a-century red lightning warning. With nowhere else to go, she had no choice but to knock on the door of Aunt Song, her mother's close friend from her youth. The door op 3.1kReads8.9Score318Shelves

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    Just finished watching it, it's super good!

43. 443 迷 The Sweet, Airheaded Girl Is So Adorable, but Her Doctor Husband Is Hard to Tempt 迷糊软妹甜糯糯，医生老公不经撩 Sui Yi穗宜Modern Romance226k WordsCompleted [Not a strong heroine + whirlwind marriage + short, sweet romance] [Love after marriage + sweet romance + devoted couple + cozy healing] Also known as “The Daily Married Life of a Scatterbrain and a Cutie” Lili has been eating too many sweets lately, and now her tooth hurts, so she books an appointment at the hospital. The doctor who examines her has sharp brows visible above his mask, and eyes as dark and beautiful as ink. She can’t help staring at him for a long time. Whatever he says, she obe 2.2kReads9.3Score219Shelves

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    The first one, "My First Marriage, Then Love," is my top pick—super sweet! [Admiration] The male lead has had a crush on the female lead for 10 years! [Crying] Their interactions are sweet from the very beginning! [Admiration] And it gets even sweeter after he reveals his feelings! [Admiration][Admiration] The second one is also very sweet! [Admiration] Their interactions are incredibly sweet; you won't regret reading either one! [Admiration] Highly recommended! [Admiration]

44. 444 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) The male and female leads start their relationship because of a pre-arranged marriage. At their first meeting, they are polite and respectful to each other (only on the surface; the female lead has many inner monologues). Later, they both become deeply in love (the male lead is slightly more infatuated than the female lead). It's love at first sight from the male lead's perspective! [Heart][heart][heart]

45. 445 契 A Contract Marriage Turns Into Real Love 契约夫妻动真情 By the Riverside在河岸边Modern Romance111k WordsOngoing [Both are romantically inexperienced + marriage before love + domineering CEO + sweet HE] A gentle, slow-blooming love story. After getting married, Yu Sining only wants them to keep out of each other’s way, but Song Qiyuan insists on getting closer, step by step. He moves forward, and she retreats. She thinks she’ll never fall for him. But her guarded heart is gradually worn down by his tender affection. We should have been two parallel lines that never met, yet fate drew us together. Yu Sining —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The interactions between the male and female leads later on are incredibly sweet!!!

46. 446 先 Love After Marriage: The Crown Princess Keeps Pretending to Be Good Again and Again 先婚后爱，太子妃又又又又在装乖 I Want to Be a Rich Lady我想当富婆Ancient Romance278k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance] Song Yao, who was born into this world, got married to Nangong Yi, the notoriously violent crown prince. After their wedding, they acted like a proper couple, treating each other with courtesy and respect. Gradually, Song Yao discovered that the crown prince was nothing like the violent man of the rumors. He was gentle, considerate, and easy to get along with. So she let her true nature out and started doing as she pleased. - At first, when facing the crown prince: Song Yao: gent 21.7kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves

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    The Crown Princess pretended to be innocent to deceive the Crown Prince, but after revealing her crazy nature, she held a dagger to his chest. The Crown Prince was not angry at all, but laughed heartily. It turned out that he had been secretly in love with her for more than ten years. The palace intrigue and sweet romance are so good that you can't stop watching!

47. 447 联 An Arranged Marriage? Submit a Proposal First 联姻？先交策划案 Mountain Flower Seven山花七Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted Complete [Proud Female CEO × Cold-Blooded Capitalist, Two Powerful Leads, Two Dominant CEOs, Both Each Other’s First, Marriage Before Love] [In business, there are no eternal enemies or friends, but we can be married forever.] [For adults, the most important thing in love is excitement.] Jiang Qingying received a marriage alliance proposal from Lu Jinyuan. She knew of the man: the sole authority in the top-tier Lu family. He was refined and strikingly handsome, but also a cold-blooded capitalist 1.7kReads9.0Score181Shelves
48. 448 轻 A Gentle Kiss for a Little Rose 轻吻小玫瑰 Succulent Mango多肉芒芒Modern Romance149k WordsCompleted [Prickly little rose × cocky young master] [Photographer × design director] [Love after marriage + bickering enemies + childhood friends + healing + both devoted only to each other + sweet romance] Lin Chule and Lu Zixing had never gotten along. They opposed each other in everything, yet somehow these two people who couldn't stand the sight of each other got married! On their wedding night, Lin Chule kicked Lu Zixing out of bed. “Please follow the terms of our agreement and get back to your own 637Reads9.3Score106Shelves
49. 449 婚 Hot Love After Marriage: Lord Chi's Sweetheart Is Too Adorable 婚后热恋：池爷的小棉花她甜爆啦 Qi Jiu柒桕Modern Romance280k WordsCompleted [Mutual healing | Sweet romance | Yandere | Childhood friends | Marriage before love] Everyone knew that the eldest son of the Chi family was irritable, cold, and bad-tempered. No matter how many young women pursued him, he ignored them all, remaining single at twenty-six through sheer force of will. Then one day, the Chi family parents suddenly brought home a girl as soft and warm as a little cotton puff, intending for her to be his wife. Everyone else: Grab some snacks and watch the show. The 3.7kReads9.1Score485Shelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a mutual redemption story, super sweet, the female lead is so cute and cuddly.

50. 450 和 I Went on a Blind Date and Married My Secret Crush 和暗恋男神相亲结婚了 Joy in Knowing, Joy in Reaching乐知乐至Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [Her Secret Crush Comes True, He Falls in Love After They Marry] [Sweet Romance, Both Pure, One-on-One, Reunion After Years Apart, Married Life] [Theme: The stars keep moving along their paths, and one of them will always come for you.] Shen Xingmu never dreamed that the high school heartthrob she had secretly loved for ten years would be lying right beside her now, calling her name again and again. / At sixteen, Shen Xingmu was a quiet, insecure girl, clever and rebellious, with a rich inner wo 5.7kReads8.7Score861Shelves

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    From a respectful and courteous relationship to the passionate phase of love, the female lead's unrequited love remains strong and dignified; she is stable at heart and has her own career. The male lead, unaware of his feelings for her, reunites with her, and after marriage, he is drawn to her and falls deeply in love with her.

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