A Southeast Asian Male Lead Who’s Afraid the Female Lead Will Leave and Doesn’t Want Her to Go Home 😍 男主东南亚的，怕女主离开他，不想女主回家的😍

1. 51 美 A Beauty Is Tricked into a Foreign Land and Starts Her Daily Escape 美女被骗异国他乡，开启逃跑日常 The Fifth Marquis第五侯爵Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted Pure and beautiful artist versus mysterious organization boss (both leads are inexperienced, dear readers) She thought she had found love, only to fall straight into a den of wolves. He is the boss of a mysterious organization in Country C, while she is just a recent college graduate. In a foreign land, she tries to escape twice after they marry, but both attempts fail. This time, she’ll make a proper plan. Shen An did everything he could to bring her back to Country C: he got their marriage lic 321Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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   Scammed in a foreign land, the female protagonist repeatedly escapes only to be caught and imprisoned.

2. 52 疯 A Mad Thug's Forceful Love 疯批暴徒强制爱 Green Grass, Cool as It Enters the Curtain草涩入帘青Modern Romance468k WordsCompleted [International romance + mixed-race + coercive love + off-the-charts sexual tension + happy ending] In a bloody encounter in a foreign land, the moment Kou Li sees Jiang Yiqiao, he wants her. Jiang Yiqiao: “I have a boyfriend.” Kou Li orders, “Break up with him.” Jiang Yiqiao: “Impossible. I love him.” Kou Li: “There's nothing in this world I can't take.” Only later does he realize that claiming this one thing nearly cost him his life. He takes her captive and keeps her close, wearing her down d 17.3kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds

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   These books are all amazing! Highly recommended! The third one has some Beijing social circle elements, the others are pure crazy romance [laughs]. These are absolute gems [thumbs up], you absolutely must read them! The first one is beautifully written!

3. 53 极 Absolute Control 极度掌控 Zhi Zi祗字Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted [Possessive, Obsessive Foreign-Born Young Master x Clear-Headed Tourist] [Devoted Couple] [Yandere] [Geography] Ling Wei was visiting a tropical island nation for the first time when her best friend set her up and saddled her with an enormous debt. From that day on, her life began to spiral into hell. As she knelt before the Buddha, begging for every devil who had ever hurt her to be sent to hell, the devilish young man happened to be standing beside her in a red kasaya, prayer beads looped aro 1.9kReads8.4Score17114d adds

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   The male lead is a Southeast Asian gangster boss, and the female lead is an unfortunate tourist who was trafficked. Their complicated relationship is quite compelling; the female lead escapes multiple times, and the male lead catches her and punishes her severely. If you enjoy bittersweet romance novels, this is for you!

4. 54 夏 Summer Kisses and Wildfire 夏吻野火 Wang Xiaotiao旺小跳Modern Romance319k WordsCompleted Radiant, pampered heiress x ruthless, brooding man in power Both devoted only to each other | Sweet, flirtatious tension | Long in the making | Utterly doting Xia Xingmi is an heiress with a massive fortune, engaged through an alliance between her family and the top-tier Shen clan. But someone drugs her as part of a setup, and her fiancé announces, “The engagement is off!” The man who comes to discuss the breakup is cold, abstinent, and stunningly handsome. Rumor has it he's the most powerful me 37.7kReads9.4Score6k14d adds
5. 55 疯 The Mad Big Shot's Darling Cat 疯批大佬的猫咪小娇妻 Qing Danmu清丹沐Modern Romance515k WordsCompleted [Possessive Pursuit + Mutual Firsts + Unmatched Looks and Physiques + Differences in Build, Height, Personality, and Age... He has everything you could want, and his love is always something he can proudly offer.] During Nigu Valley's hottest summer, a violent, unhinged man kicked down Xu Nuonuo's front door. He took Xu Nuonuo away by force, leaving no room for refusal. Like a cat he had adopted, he kept her confined at his side. Xu Nuonuo had never met a man so terrifying, with such an extre 1.3kReads9.4Score20614d adds

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   It's super good! It kept me awake even in the middle of the night, especially the first book.

6. 56 娇 Be Good, Sweetheart! Day and Night in the Hands of a Brutal Man 娇娇乖！被暴徒盯上的日日夜夜 Rose in the Mist薄雾玫瑰Modern Romance546k WordsCompleted [🖤 Unhinged mixed-race brute x 💖 sweet, innocent doll] [Striking size difference and sexual tension + wild, rugged tough guy + school and city life + intense, coercive love + mutual salvation] The boy Sang Moli once saved lived in a world of darkness and filth. When he fought, every punch drew blood. He was violent and impossible to tame. The little princess was born in a tower. Compared to a beast like him, they were worlds apart. Moli was innocent and naive, and thought Mufasa was the best. As 5.5kReads9.0Score55314d adds

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   They're all super good! The first one, [Admiration], is sweet and not from Southeast Asia, but it's still incredibly good. The other three are all Southeast Asian stories [Sparrow's Delight].

7. 57 作 The Spoiled Heiress Pretends to Be Sweet and Flirts, but the Chaste Young Master Truly Falls for Her 作精千金假软撩，禁欲少主真沦陷 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance433k WordsCompleted Older, abstinent, scheming man X spoiled, high-maintenance sweetheart | Pretending to please X Falling in love for real | Possessiveness | An intense game of push and pull On the first day after being reborn, to stay alive, Shentu Shu softened her waist and pressed close to the powerful man. "Young Master, keep me here. There are plenty of things I can do..." Tears clung to the corners of her eyes, making her look pitiful. After her father died of illness, her stepmother had banished her to thi 30.6kReads8.8Score1.6k14d adds

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   🥑 An older, abstinent, domineering, and possessive man who wants to keep his wife by his side 24/7, kissing, hugging, and lifting her up high. The pace is incredibly fast and it's a beautiful story, starting from the very first picture.

8. 58 以 After Offering Herself to Settle His Debt, the Celibate Heir Can't Stop Kissing Her 以身抵债后，禁欲太子爷吻她上瘾 Flowers in Full Bloom花开正耀眼Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + powerful man bows to love + age gap + both pure + steady, slow-burn romance] Fang Ran got drunk and spent a night in passionate embraces with a stranger in a hotel bed. The next morning, she slipped away while he was still asleep. Later, Fang Ran crashed into a globally limited-edition luxury car. She went to discuss compensation with the owner, only to discover he was the stranger from that night. His true identity was Han Yanzhou, the prince of Haicheng. He demanded 13.1 9.2kReads—Score1k14d adds

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   I highly recommend the first book, "After Paying Off the Debt with My Body, the Abstinent Crown Prince Became Addicted to Kissing Her," also known as "The Crown Prince is Allergic to Women, But I Cried from His Kiss." The male and female leads kiss, hug, and lift each other up whenever they meet. The male lead seems to want to keep the female lead by his side every day, and he's terrified she'll leave him.

9. 59 协 We're Just Contractual Bedmates, So Why Is Mr. Xie Begging on His Knees? 协议床伴而已，谢总怎么跪着求了 Fan Xiaofan樊小凡Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clear-headed, food-loving, affectionate canary x devoted, guiding benefactor with irresistible fatherly charm] Xie Rongjin kept a canary, and everyone in the capital's elite circle was waiting to laugh at her. She was just an obscure extra, a plaything the young heir had taken a passing fancy to. No one took it seriously. Gu Xingmang didn't take it seriously either. She dutifully did her job, met her benefactor's every need, and made sure not to cause him trouble. But he hired her the best acti 207.7kReads9.1Score31.6k14d adds
10. 60 野 Brutal Possession: The Rugged Mercenary's Little Bunny 野蛮占有，糙汉佣兵的小白兔 Crab Stick Money蟹柳钱Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted [Also known as: The Mad Dog of Southeast Asia, Seizing the Beauty in His Arms] The title failed the site's review, so it had to be changed to this. [The Wealthy CEO] tag suddenly became incorrect and couldn't be changed back. [Brutish Soldier + Forceful Possession + Redemption + 1v1 + Both Pure + Four-Year Age Gap] [Bandit-like Mercenary × Gentle, Resilient Beauty] Xia Qing never imagined she'd one day be kidnapped and taken to a training ground full of armed soldiers, then chosen by a formidabl 11.3kReads8.8Score1.2k14d adds

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    Oh my god, this book is absolutely amazing! It's incredibly good, a perfect story. The male lead is terrified of the female lead leaving him and desperately wants her to have his baby. The whole chase between them is so captivating! Highly recommended!

11. 61 心 Xuan on My Mind 心上玄 Xiu Cheng Yimo修成以墨Modern Romance625k WordsCompleted P.S. The rating is low because there aren't many votes. The novel is worth a read. [Mutual devotion + sweet and angsty + powerful leads + age gap + doting husband] [The heroine grew up on cuteness + the hero dotes on his wife without limits + their love is mutual and all-consuming] At their engagement banquet, Fu Xinxuan lowered his eyes to the teacup in Yu Shang's hands. His voice was icy as he asked, “What am I to you, that I should drink this tea?” Have you forgotten? You're my fiancée. 42Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    Book 1: Those who are favored are always fearless. Book 2: The female lead comes to the male lead's side as a canary. At first, the male lead is dismissive, but later he says: "Huahua must love me too."

12. 62 误 A Wrong Turn! The Mad Tycoon Spoils Me Rotten 误闯！被疯批大佬强势宠 Miss Baishui白水小姐Modern Romance482k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's first and only love, possessive romance, a deranged powerful man × a resilient, delicate-looking girl] An accident landed Wen Yining in the devil's grasp. She stood on the deck, her fragile body teetering. He strolled slowly up to her, speaking with arrogant, absolute authority. “Die, or do it.” She never imagined that one day he would willingly lower his head for her, cupping her face with bloodstained hands as he begged for her love. “Have you never loved me, not e 24.5kReads9.2Score2.5k14d adds

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    He brought the female lead to the island, but later couldn't resist and sent her back to university. However, he still bought a house to stay with her. The beginning was forced love, the end was mutual. The male lead is a powerful figure.

13. 63 强 Heart Pounding! The Fourth Master of the Capital Dotes on Her Like His Life Depends on It 强势心动！京圈四爷嗜她如命 Zhi Jian知渐Modern Romance423k WordsCompleted [Irresistible beauty vs. scheming, refined heir] [Marriage first, love later + both pure, sweet romance + six-year age gap] When she wakes up, Shen Liusu finds that a bastard has tricked her into going to the marriage registry. She wanted to be his kept canary, but he actually wanted to marry her! “Little Liusu, be with me. You’ll be able to do whatever you want, not just in Sucheng, but even in the capital.” For the sake of those words, Shen Liusu silently clings to the heir’s coattails. He is 1.1kReads9.1Score13014d adds
14. 64 禁 Forbidden Rules: The Pearl Has Wandered In! 禁忌法则，明珠误入！ Violet and Lily of the Valley紫堇铃兰Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In a dark, damp forbidden land, a pearl from a lonely island wanders in by mistake. The heiress of an ancient martial arts family vs. a young lord with overwhelming power. Their first meeting, their reunion, one world, two very different lives: how can two people of such different status ever be together? When Si Tangxue first saw him, it was love at first sight. He kept her at arm’s length, but wasn’t that just another form of love, too timid to confess? Then she fell into another world, and ev 3.5kReads8.9Score44414d adds

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    🌟①The male lead is a Southeast Asian prince, fearless except for the female lead leaving him. Even when she sends him to prison, he won't let go, striving to reach the pinnacle of power for her sake. 🌿🌿

15. 65 京 Spring Tide over Beijing and Macau 京澳春潮 Midsummer Rain仲夏雨Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open August 7, 2026, at 7 p.m.] [Heiress vs. Men from All Walks of Life] Also known as Spring Tide in Jing'ao The first time Wen Ning saw Xie Zhiyu on Aodao, she knew he was a dangerous man. Even though he was merely sitting quietly in a dessert shop, eating a bowl of mung bean soup. The little shop was packed and noisy, yet no one dared share a table with him. A few meters around him, an island of solitude had been deliberately carved out. “Who is he?” “Xie Zhiyu. No on 178.3kReads9.6Score27.8k14d adds

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    It's amazing!!! Whether it's amazing or not, I'll go see it even if I eat it.

16. 66 野 Wildly Entwined 野蛮缠绵 Xiangqiao香巧Modern Romance644k WordsCompleted Also known as Wild and Unrelenting [Mutual first love + sweet romance + top-tier wealthy family + obsessive pursuit + foreign romance + cross-border love + size difference + blue-eyed foreign tycoon + sharp-tongued and flirtatious + redemption + a touch of groveling + no blood relation] In a foreign land, just as Wen Ran is falling into despair, a man saves her in the bloodiest way possible. But moments later, she is mistaken for a spy. With her eyes about to be gouged out and her skin peeled 70.3kReads9.3Score8.8k14d adds
17. 67 乖 Good Girl, Call Me Hubby! The Unhinged Mafia Boss's Possessive Love 乖，叫老公！疯批黑道大佬强制爱 Mo Xiaoxi莫小兮Modern Romance461k WordsCompleted [Possessive love + she runs, he chases + international romance (fictional setting) + both pure + happy ending + devoted husband + top-tier wealthy family + age gap + size difference + sweet and angsty] Wen Ruan was just a college student who went abroad to see a concert, only to witness her idol die right in front of her. Forced into the turmoil, she became a target both sides were fighting over. As a pack of men in black surrounded her menacingly and demanded to search her, a tall man stepped o 10.9kReads7.2Score74414d adds

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    A Southeast Asian mafia boss versus a delicate, innocent girl from Jiangnan [heart emoji]. The story begins with the male lead falling in love with the female lead at first sight and forcefully taking her home as his wife on their first meeting, imprisoning her and determined to have her. His possessiveness and control are off the charts. He fears she will return to her home country and restricts her freedom; every time she tries to escape, she is caught and punished by the male lead. Those who like this type of story should check it out! It's a completed story and highly recommended! 🔥🔥🔥

18. 68 病 The Sickly Big Shot’s Irresistible Tease Is Deadly and Savage 病娇大佬的小撩精致命凶残 Cheng Jingzhi程璟知Modern Romance123k WordsCompleted [Yandere, possessive, and violent male lead vs. an alluring heroine who walks the line between good and evil and excels in both EQ and IQ; secret identities exposed]“Welcome to my world, my precious little princess!” An unsolved tragedy from years ago drives a hot-tempered, poisonous beauty to conceal her secret identity and venture deep into the tiger’s den. Everyone in high society knows that Bo Yanchen, the uncrowned king of the Southeast Asian underworld, has the body temperature of a devil. 3Reads8.4Score114d adds

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    🍒① The female lead only marries the male lead because her boyfriend is in danger, and later she constantly thinks about escaping. 🍒② The male lead is the uncrowned king of Southeast Asia. He takes the female lead in, saying, "Welcome to my world, my precious little princess." 🍒③ The male lead is a troublemaker who heads one of the four major wealthy families in Southeast Asia. He sets a trap for the female lead, and she runs away pregnant.

19. 69 他 His Endless Daylight, Her Starlight 他的永昼，她的星光 Sweet and Sour Soft Cookie酸甜软曲奇Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted (Read the author’s note at the start of Chapter One before deciding whether to read this!) “Lost in Southeast Asia: The Dark Emperor’s Beloved, Wounded Love” He is Southeast Asia’s most dangerous devil, yet he is willing to bow before her. When Mo Xiaohan was ten, he struggled to survive in the muddy slums, like a beast abandoned by the world. Then a girl in a sunflower dress appeared. She gave him a biscuit, taught him to write his own name and draw sunflowers, and folded him a little boat from 25.9kReads9.0Score4.5k14d adds

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    Very beautiful and super sweet

20. 70 疯 Madly Possessive Love: Good Girl, Where Are You Running? 疯批强爱：乖宝，哪里跑 Dou Fu窦馥Modern Romance616k WordsCompleted [Full-cast audio drama now available!] [Unhinged tycoon VS sweet, innocent girl] Lan Yiyi never imagined that a trip overseas to visit her aunt would end with her being abducted for no reason. The only explanation was that the unhinged tycoon had taken a fancy to her on the plane. By the time she woke up, she was in a strange country. She begged the man through tears to let her go, but he only smiled and shook his head, forcing her to stay with him. She had a childhood sweetheart she loved and a 17.3kReads8.7Score1.2k14d adds

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    A place even more lawless than the Golden Triangle, a prison everywhere. He escaped three times, finally succeeding on his last attempt, which took three years. Everyone around him thought he had given up, but it turned out to be revenge for helping the female lead. It's very exciting, especially the things the male lead does when he has amnesia.

21. 71 强 Overwhelming Devotion: The Little Rose Is Always Kissed to Tears by Thugs 强势宠爱：小玫瑰她总被暴徒亲哭 Returning Home on a Snowy Night风雪时夜归Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Soft, weepy little rose VS domineering mixed-blood kingpin] [Both are pure + 1V1 + steamy and romantic + sweet doting love + top-tier wealthy family + international romance + size difference + coercive pursuit] * Monris Campbell is the most powerful man in Tailand and the West. He lives by his own unique law of the jungle. Then the viper met a rose and dragged her into the depths of hell. But the rose, who had grown up in the sunlight, longed only for freedom, so she ran away again a 3.8kReads9.0Score36714d adds

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    These two books are a must, and they even have a fantastic collaboration! I especially love the first one, "The Story of Little Rose."

22. 72 校 At the School Anniversary Banquet, Love at First Sight! 校庆晚宴，一见倾心！ Endless Southern Breeze南风漫漫Modern Romance429k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + sweet romance + love at first sight + slow and steady + no misunderstandings] [Noble, elegant scion of a prominent family vs. cool, aloof belle of the literature department] [Later on, the refined young gentleman turns into a lovestruck fool in front of Ranran, doting on his wife like crazy!] Lin Wenzhou, heir to Southeast Asia’s most prominent family, took over Huasheng Group at twenty-four. Raised with an elite education and blessed with exceptional looks, he was pursued by 1.6kReads8.9Score18014d adds

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    🍓The Southeast Asian tycoon falls in love with the female lead at first sight! [Attention][Attention] 🍓①As everyone knows, the head of the Chiang family in Southeast Asia is not interested in women. The first time he saw her photo, he experienced love at first sight. He initially wanted to force his love, but upon seeing her, his heart softened drastically. [Shy][Shy]

23. 73 拥 She Fell into His Abyss 拥她入深渊 Ying Xi赢兮Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile girl who’s secretly a ruthless schemer × a gentle, doting, fatherly tycoon] [Devoted husband, age gap, love at first sight, both leads are pure and devoted, romance across borders] Everyone knows Jiang Xu, head of the Jiang family in Southeast Asia, is refined and handsome, but also cold, restrained, and uninterested in women. But one night, as the tension between them grows without restraint, the girl, bullied until her eyes are red, uses the last of her strength to prop he 12kReads9.2Score92514d adds

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    This book is absolutely amazing! A powerful Southeast Asian tycoon meets a delicate and sweet girl! The male lead is incredibly doting! He gives the female lead plenty of affection and a sense of security 😳

24. 74 嗨 Hey! My Dark Horse! 嗨！我的黑马大佬！ Third Lady三娘子Modern Romance647k WordsCompleted (Thai underworld + boxing gym owner + arrogant, rugged 190 cm man & Chinese forensic doctor + taekwondo black belt + petite doll-like beauty) Tang Yi has a gorgeous, doll-like face that makes her look far younger than her age, but her profession is the complete opposite of her appearance: she is a forensic doctor. Having lost both parents as a child, she is somewhat cold and unfeeling, and loves adventure and exploration. But after walking down enough dark roads, she finally ran into trouble. Sh 258Reads7.8Score—14d adds
25. 75 可 Poor Thing! President He’s Obsessively Doting on Her Day and Night 可怜的她！被病娇贺总日夜宠爱！ Mo Jiu Xuan He墨酒玄鹤Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted [Ruthless hero + no escape + 22-year age gap + dark and intense + deranged, possessive love + no scruples + powerful man, vulnerable woman + both are each other’s first and only + marriage before love + innocent heroine + winning her back] Deranged, possessive financial magnate uncle × naive, timid little bunny Wen Tongtong lived in the wealthy He family’s home, where food and clothes were always brought to her. Outsiders envied her life beyond measure. But Wen Tongtong knew that although she en 16.3kReads8.1Score97114d adds

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    The first part was really good, but the male lead had a serious illness. The second part is also great; I've watched it ten times already.

26. 76 热 Hot Drinks Burn Your Tongue 热饮烫口 Red Beans and Job's Tears红豆薏仁Modern Romance307k WordsOngoing Writing isn’t easy, so please go easy on me... [Saudi prince + stunning, unhinged heroine + cheating + forced love + chaotic couple + fussy drama queen + domineering CEO] This story has seriously chaotic characters. If that’s not your thing, please don’t read it... “What, you cheated on me, and you think you’re in the right?!” Hedman frowned, his tone unfriendly. Someone sat on the edge of the bed, fuming. After a long pause, “That still doesn’t mean you had to call the police and have me arr 11Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    The male lead is a Middle Eastern prince with trillions in wealth, a love-obsessed, and scheming man. He's constantly afraid the female lead will run away, but she still does. Although he's not from Southeast Asia, this character is even more compelling. The female lead is a drama queen, but also a coward. The writing is slightly weak in the beginning, but improves significantly later. I really love the characters and recommend it to sisters who like domineering CEO novels. 😍

27. 77 小 Little Temptress, You Can't Escape! The Tyrant Is Obsessed with Me 小妖精逃不掉！暴君对我痴缠入骨 Round Little Egg圆滚滚蛋Ancient Romance333k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Shen Suisui was an innocent, naive little fox. After the tyrant Xiao Chen brought her back to the palace, he would go mad if anyone so much as looked at her for a moment too long. When she came back to life, she found herself back at the time she first met Xiao Chen! She failed to escape and was brought back to the palace again. To break free from Xiao Chen’s control, Shen Suisui could only save herself by acting cute and sweet-talking him from time to time. “Xiao Chen, I l 15.8kReads9.2Score1.7k14d adds
28. 78 日 She Keeps Me Up Day and Night 日夜缠她 Fu Xixi福喜喜Modern Romance549k WordsCompleted Completed [Chasing his wife to the crematorium + mature love + neither lead is a virgin] A word of warning!!! This book has plenty of angst! The heroine suffers first, then the hero! After that, he dotes on her, dotes on her, dotes on her!! If you can’t handle angst, please click “X.” Thank you~ One chance encounter, and he became addicted to her. But she had someone she loved: her first love. To drive her first love from her heart, he resorted to despicable methods. “Nan Song, you’re my wom 53Reads7.4Score1314d adds

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    He's a warlord, he's a mafia boss, he keeps her imprisoned and forces himself on her [admiration][admiration][admiration]. She's poisonous, prickly, and full of nonsense, but he dotes on her, loves her, and is obsessed with her [heart][heart][heart]. Super good-looking and super sweet [kiss][kiss][kiss][heart]

29. 79 掌 His Only Darling: I Accidentally Flirted with a Powerful Tycoon 掌心独宠：错撩权势滔天的大佬 Twilight Glow暮熹Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted [Both leads have no other partners + marriage before love + powerful top-tier wealthy family + possessive male lead + coercive romance + sweet pampering + one-on-one] When you’re unlucky, even drinking cold water can make you choke. Shen Zhaixing goes on a business trip to the Middle East, where she not only gets cheated on by her boyfriend but also ends up trapped in Qiubai, a land divided among warlords, unable to return home. She learns that the “green hat” she gave her cheating ex is none o 29.2kReads9.4Score3.6k14d adds

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    Highly recommended!!! This story features a tumultuous tug-of-war between a fallen heiress who is forcibly taken by a Middle Eastern tycoon, only to be showered with affection in the end. Shen Zhaixing, a cool and aloof academic graduate of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, went to Abu Dhabi alone to work as a translator to earn money for her studies at the Florence Academy of Fine Arts. Upon arriving in the Middle East, she was betrayed by her scumbag ex-boyfriend, Zhou Yutao. Heartbroken, she drowned her sorrows in alcohol, only to unexpectedly encounter Chi Xiao, a powerful figure in the region. That night, Chi Xiao, who had remained celibate for 28 years, completely lost control. Seeking refuge in this turbulent country, Shen Zhaixing agreed to marry Chi Xiao, becoming his nominal "fourth wife." From then on, she began a life of extreme pampering and strict control by this Middle Eastern tycoon, while her regretful ex-boyfriend could only look up to her current glory.

30. 80 月 The Moonlight Kissed the Wildly Growing Vines 月光吻过疯长的藤 Tong Si橦肆Modern Romance213k WordsCompleted The short drama is out: [Wolfish Younger Brother] vs. [Sweet, Gentle Older Sister] [Mad, Black-Bellied Crown Prince] [Older Sister-Younger Brother Romance, Obsessive Coercion, Long-Standing Scheme, Childhood Sweethearts] Sheng Shuran had always thought she was Chi Heng’s older sister. Until he said, “Sis, I feel awful. Help me.” That was when she realized she had raised a wolf. A cuddly little puppy? Not a chance! He never acts cute or begs for attention! He’s a madman with no humanity! [My brot 22.7kReads8.8Score2k14d adds

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    These two sister stories: ① The younger brother and older sister – I recommend reading chapters 36, 37, 38, and 39 first. The younger brother is incredibly charming and it's super exciting! [Shy] ② The extreme tug-of-war between the younger uncle and the female lead. 😘 The third book is unusually intense in its depiction of infidelity. 🌹 The fourth book has a lot of details. A tyrant falls in love at first sight with a saintess and forces himself on her – a novel and incredibly captivating theme. 🐮

31. 81 宠 Dote on Her! 宠溺她！ My Heart Wanders to the Ends of the Earth我心自天涯Modern Romance103k WordsCompleted [Love at first sight] [Amnesia and a diminished mental age] [Warm, sweet romance] [Revenge and redemption] Blurb: He only meant to go fishing, but never expected to reel in a mermaid. Gazing at her astonishingly beautiful face in the moonlight, Kang Da secretly vowed to save her, no matter what it took. And after she was saved... “Uncle, I want mango sticky rice.” “Uncle, do my hair in braids.” “Uncle, my stomach hurts.” Can someone tell him why this beautiful woman lost her memory and turned in 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    In this book, the male lead is of Thai-Thai descent. He saves the female lead while night fishing, but she suffers from amnesia and intellectual impairment. When she wakes up, she calls the male lead "Dad" [laughing and crying emojis]. It's incredibly melodramatic but really addictive, especially the scenes of their life on the island [smirking emojis].

32. 82 疯 A Mad Tycoon’s Cross-Border Possession: Where Do You Think You’re Running? 疯批大佬跨国占有：你还要逃去哪 Her Eyes Shine她眼睛有光Modern Romance440k WordsCompleted [Taking by Force; Passion and Desire; Playing the Pig to Eat the Tiger; The Powerful Bends] Original title: The Crazy Tycoon’s Cross-Border Possession: Where Do You Think You’re Running? A gentle, resilient beauty from the East vs. a ruthless, obsessive foreign tycoon [The rating is low because it hasn’t gotten much traffic. It’s actually so good!] * The last thing Yu Xinyue ever should have done was look at Xi Jinzhou one more time. She never imagined that would bring this brutish, uncouth man 2.2kReads8.7Score21314d adds

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    This is a must-read, absolutely top-tier! The male lead isn't like those characters in other forced romance novels who make you want to send him razor blades; he gradually respects the female lead later on. The female lead is clear-headed, independent, and not love-struck. It's definitely worth reading. Most importantly, the author's writing is excellent. Don't look at the ratings; it's a new book.

33. 83 小 Uncle, You're Crossing the Line 小叔，您越界了 Tong Si橦肆Modern Romance119k WordsCompleted Short drama: Beyond the Line. Type: powerful man bows his head + long-planned pursuit The Su family went bankrupt overnight. To find a way to survive, Su Tang set her sights on a powerful family and did everything she could to marry into the most prominent family in the capital, the Fu family. Just when she had finally gotten engaged, her fiancé's uncle stopped her at the door. “Did I give you permission to enter this family?” “Please, Uncle, give us your blessing.” Fu Qingzhou: “Why?” Su Tang c 10.9kReads9.0Score96814d adds
34. 84 佣 The Mercenary Boss Dotes on His Clear-Eyed, Sweetheart 佣兵大佬甜宠清醒小娇软 City on the Left Bank左岸之城Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted The ratings are low because the book has only just come out, so please feel free to give it a try! A heads-up: Lu is his surname, and doting on the heroine is his destiny! The male lead is always chaste. The few women mentioned early on are only part of his act to make his rivals think he has a weakness for women. Nothing happens between them. A man with an obvious weakness is easier to let your guard down around, so if that bothers you, this may not be for you! [A deranged underworld kingpin X 1.4kReads8.8Score10614d adds

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    Highly recommend this one! The ratings just came out, so it won't affect your reading experience! [Shy][shy][shy] The male lead is a Thai mafia boss, and the female lead accidentally saves him while searching for relatives abroad. Then the male lead won't let the female lead leave. The plot is super exciting; they redeem each other and can't live without each other. A sweet and heartwarming story! [Admiration][admiration][admiration][admiration][admiration]

35. 85 强 You’re Forcing Yourself on Me! You’re a Mafia Boss, Not My Husband! 强占！你是黑道大佬！不是我老公 Green Grass, Cool as It Enters the Curtain草涩入帘青Modern Romance605k WordsCompleted [Cross-cultural romance + mixed-race hero + obsessive love + eight-year age gap + sizzling chemistry + happy ending] He rose to power amid gunfire and political schemes, wielding immense influence across Southern Europe. With countless deaths on his hands, he was feared by all. Until he met Ji Linlin... He knew nothing of love and was used to taking what he wanted. “Ji Linlin, run away once, and I’ll kill someone.” He kissed her and kept her captive, yet gave her everything he could. They once t 24.2kReads9.3Score3k14d adds

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    These books are really good, yyds, I even had withdrawal symptoms after reading them.

36. 86 初 A First Taste 初次尝鲜 Demon Bell妖铃Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + both devoted + the male lead falls in love at first sight and becomes obsessed with claiming her] A dignified, secretly passionate corporate tycoon vs. a sweet, beautiful office worker Lin Yuan attends a friend's birthday party and gets drunk. By mistake, she walks into the wrong room and spends the night with a strange man. The next day, she takes one look at him and hurries off, afraid he'll demand she take responsibility. She thinks they'll never meet again, but the very next 176.2kReads8.5Score11.4k14d adds
37. 87 情 Deeply Ensnared by Love 情迷深陷 Neither Valley nor Autumn不是山谷不是秋Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted A ruthless, scheming madman versus a resilient, patient poppy. No golden finger, no System. Underage readers and those who prefer chaste romance, read with caution. During a sweet trip to Thailand, her boyfriend Mu Yan mysteriously vanishes. While investigating in Yinan, she stumbles into a secret organization. Everything grows mysterious and tangled, shrouded in uncertainty. To escape the organization and find her boyfriend, she deliberately seduces Mu Li Chi, a member of one of Thailand’s thr 65Reads6.8Score214d adds

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    This book, set in Thailand, initially treats the female lead like a plaything, but gradually falls deeper and deeper into her trap. P. S. The female lead has a boyfriend! The male lead forces himself on her!! (YYDS)

38. 88 疯 The Mad Tyrant’s Relentless Love: His Consort Can’t Take It Anymore 疯批暴君强制爱，娘娘受不住了 A Touch of Pure Intent一点素心Ancient Romance355k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just been posted, so it'll gradually rise.) [Beautiful, Delicate Little Saintess x Scheming, Obsessive Tyrant] [Abduction and Possession + Escape Story + Master of Disguise + Sweet Romance + Coercive Love + Powerful Hero and Weak Heroine + Both Chaste (physically) + Not a Strong Female Lead Story; the heroine is very fragile] Rumor has it that the White Feather Tribe's saintess lives on flower petals and dew, and keeps cranes as spirit companions. When she turns eighteen, sh 7.7kReads6.3Score26014d adds
39. 89 异 Forced to Stay Abroad, Darling, I've Caught You Again 异国强占，宝贝又抓到你了 Zhu Kaka朱卡卡Modern Romance498k WordsCompleted (Energy tycoon × Chinese dance student) “Zhao Jingwan, the only truth in troubled times is that you have to stay alive.” He taught her how to grow stronger in the darkness. Later, the young woman found her faith again and returned to the stage. She danced for children caught in war, for refugees driven from their homes, for soldiers defending their country, and for world peace. Her faith had never changed. The light shining on the stage was lit for her by that man. Zhao Jingwan danced for the wo 5kReads9.1Score42914d adds

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    Then we have to mention this.

40. 90 乖 My Sweet Little Sister's Tears, the Madman's Melting Poison 乖妹宝的小眼泪，疯批哥的化骨水 Digging for Vegetables in the Dark摸黑挖菜Modern Romance765k WordsCompleted Mixed-blood heir | Brooding, dangerous madman | Early-stage tension and heart-fluttering chemistry | Later-stage obsessive love Cheerful, kind-hearted little white-flower girl x laid-back, scheming, ruthless young master Shi Luyu followed her parents abroad to attend university, where she began dating a boyfriend everyone envied. In her eyes, Xu Yuanjia was handsome and well-built, a genius mixed-blood campus heartthrob with an exceptionally high IQ. Even more perfect, he was cool and indiffer 20.2kReads7.7Score2.1k14d adds

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    I highly recommend this book, "Jia Ye's Little White Cat." The male lead maintains his character throughout the entire story, and the female lead shoots him twice later in order to leave.

41. 91 疯 My Crazy Little Brother's Yandere Persona 疯批弟弟的病娇人设 Just a Little Wine酒倒一点点Modern Romance267k WordsCompleted [Unhinged Characters Ahead] Two wolves hunting each other|A love that turns deadly|“Killing you is the last respect I can show you.” They all say there’s no love in northern Myanmar, only deals. Until I met her. I’m the craziest king in this land. The powerful people here all call me Young Master with respect. She appeared in my life out of nowhere: a white dress, long black hair, and the woman my brother was going to marry. I gripped her chin and warned her, “You’re only allowed to love me. 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I feel we can't leave out the story of the young gentleman from southern Myanmar... This was the first novel I read by Tomato last year. Although the author is a bit lazy and the naming is a bit terrible, and the first few chapters are too fast-paced, the ruthless young gentleman really has no sense of security in love. When he kills the second female lead, and when he dotes on the female lead, it's just amazing...

42. 92 禁 Imprisoning the Dark Moonlight 禁锢黑月光 Only for You独予卿Modern Romance538k WordsCompleted Possessive scion of a powerful family VS bewitching little troublemaker He was the heir to a powerful family in Southeast Asia. Cool and elegant on the surface, he was actually scheming, domineering, and arrogant. After a little enchantress deliberately seduced him, he fell under a curse and became a demon for love… She was a mischievous little troublemaker in China, attending a lousy university and dreaming of finding a generous rich playboy who’d pay her a hefty breakup fee. By a twist of fate 526Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended. The sister series are all connected: first watch "The Powerful Provocateur," then "He's More Proud Than the Sun," followed by "The Inferior Disciple," and finally, "The Prisoner."

43. 93 怪 The Monster CEO Is Having Another Meltdown 怪物总裁又发癫了 Eleven Pigeons十一鸽Modern Romance625k WordsCompleted [Top European and Asian tycoon + mercenary leader + Italian underworld boss + Chinese-Italian mix vs. sweet, soft little bunny] [Forced love ✘ unhinged boss ✘ 10-year age gap ✘ height and build difference ✘ possessive romance ✘ powerful man learns to lower his head ✘ devoted husband ✘ both pure] Wen Xiaonuan falls into the hands of criminals. Then a strange man with green eyes appears and keeps her captive in his castle. Ye Yan grips her throat and says, “Hand it over, or I’ll snap your neck. 4.8kReads9.2Score45814d adds

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    🍀🍀①The story is set in the Middle East. The first three wives were all arranged marriages (tools). The female lead is Chinese. He concealed his three wives to get women to marry him, but the truth was eventually discovered. To hasten his revenge for her, he abandoned everything in the Middle East, divorced his three wives, and became a Chinese citizen.

44. 94 强 The Captive Beauty Is Sweet and Soft, and the Big Shot Is Mad About Her 强扭的娇花甜又软，大佬宠疯了 Bees Love Honey蜜蜂爱吃蜜Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's only partner + obsessive love + possessive dominance with a touch of dark yandere behavior + sweet, well-bred socialite Jiang Ningge from China vs. top power broker of the Western European royal family, Reid Vail] On the day she returned to China, Jiang Ningge was caught in an unexpected attack. After one chance encounter, Reid Vail claimed her as his own. From then on, the man kept appearing in front of her for no reason. “Miss Jiang, we meet again!” Then, on her we 279Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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    1️⃣ The male lead is a top figure in Western European royalty, while the female lead is the daughter of a wealthy family. They meet abroad, and the male lead falls in love with her at first sight. He pretends to be someone else in front of her until she gets married, at which point he stops pretending… 2️⃣ The male lead is an extremely powerful figure who is saved by the female lead. Unexpectedly, he repays kindness with enmity, attempting to forcibly take her…

45. 95 强 Forced Love! My Beastly Husband Falls for Me Step by Step 强制宠爱！野兽老公他步步沦陷 The Untamed Mustang野马无疆Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available at major bookstores] [Cross-cultural romance × sweet love in a wealthy family] [Gentle, delicate qipao designer × brooding German investor with a background in psychology!] A heartwarming international romance about two people saving each other! The Fred family is Germany’s most powerful dynasty, with a legacy spanning a century. They have not only built their own business empire but are also the world’s largest investors. The current head of the family is even more 29kReads9.4Score2.7k14d adds

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    Absolutely! They're incredibly good, especially the first two books. Although the last one isn't the Southeast Asian type, it's still fantastic. You won't regret buying it. The third book is also great; it's a long-lasting read. In short, it's top-notch!

46. 96 被 The Women Who Were Scammed into Northern Myanmar 被骗去缅北的女人们 Loves Big Fuji Apples爱吃大富士Urban1.1M WordsCompleted My new story is out! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 3kReads6.5Score19114d adds

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    Check out this book about northern Myanmar

47. 97 强 Forced Love: If I Had Never Saved You 强制爱：若不曾救你 Richi Clothing Ritual日寸衣礼Modern Romance483k WordsCompleted [Defiant beauty who dares to fight back ✖️ powerful family patriarch + domineering pursuit + international romance + both chaste + violent man + imprisonment] In her third year teaching in Lisan, Lin Songxue saved a badly wounded man. Little did she know that this would be the beginning of a lifelong entanglement. Naren: “Wealth, fame, status... Which is it you want? Anything I desire is mine for the taking, even if I have to take it by force.” Later Naren: “Please, please don’t hate me. Please 375Reads6.5Score—14d adds
48. 98 跨 A Dangerous Cross-Border Romance! The Unhinged Powerbroker Makes Her Fall 跨国强宠！疯批掌权人诱她沉沦 Nightfall on the Way Home归时夜Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Bright, sweet, delicate little darling VS a ruthless, powerful ruler] [Mutual firsts + one-on-one romance + sweet indulgence + ultra-wealthy family + cross-border romance + size difference + possessive love + coercive romance] * Qiao Lien Standish. A powerful ruler who controls the lifeblood of England’s economy. A name written prominently in the books of modern world history. He never expected that one day he would become the one beneath the other in love. In public, he was noble an 5.1kReads8.8Score55914d adds

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    Very authoritative, and super good-looking.

49. 99 再 Run Again, and I’ll Catch You and Make You Cry 再逃，抓到弄哭你 Green Grass, Cool as It Enters the Curtain草涩入帘青Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] [The male lead is highly intelligent, obsessive, a total scumbag, utterly unhinged, and insatiable; intense push and pull; no domestic violence. The female lead isn't a wilting flower, and stays sharp throughout. Both are virgins. HE] [Suave villain × cheongsam beauty] Su Xiahe couldn't understand why Shen Jin, that madman, could find her effortlessly no matter where she ran. It wasn't until she was going through airport security that she discovered the tracking chip inside 3.2kReads8.8Score20114d adds
50. 100 疯 The Mad Rose 疯批玫瑰 Susu Loves Candy苏苏爱吃糖Modern Romance147k WordsCompleted [Unhinged heiress x scheming big shot] [Female CEO + artist + business tycoon + possessive heroine] The heroine, Jiang Wanyue, was the young lady of the Jiang family. One day, when her father took her to an orphanage, she saw a handsome little boy and asked her dad to bring him home. He became her older brother. She was obsessive, stubborn, and unhinged, and she loved only him. He always treated her as his little sister, caring for her and looking after her. He never expected her to develop feel 121Reads—Score—14d adds

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