The Male Lead Treats the Female Lead Like a Plaything in Public but Loves Her to the Bone 有没有男主表面拿女主当玩物，实际上爱的刻骨铭心

1. 201 强 Spoiled Rotten: The Big Shot’s Darling Has Morning Sickness 强宠：大佬的娇娇孕吐了 Little Red Ball红团团Modern Romance128k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + both leads' first love + shared dreams + CEO romance + possessive pursuit + forced love] When Lin Xi was gravely ill and close to death, she dreamed of a man. In the dream, they let go of their inhibitions and lived for the moment, determined to enjoy themselves before she died. But she didn't die. A little over a month later, she was pregnant. 348Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Recommended [heart][heart][heart]

2. 202 扶 Hold Me by the Waist! 扶细腰！ Fan Sheng梵升Ancient Romance720k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Comeback + Devoted Couple] Tao Yao has paid dearly for falling in love and suffered through the pain of deep devotion. She nearly lost all hope and died in prison. Then, for some inexplicable reason, the sect leader of the Qingli Sect saved her, making her his cherished concubine, doted on like a treasure in his palm. Since she can’t die, she’ll expose the man who betrayed her and make him pay. Then she’ll keep a clear head and never settle again. All she wants is to conque 880Reads9.0Score112Shelves

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   The male protagonist is unmarried, yet he has a multitude of mistresses and lives a dissolute life. He uses various schemes to rescue prisoners, forcibly taking them in and marrying them—he's incredibly cunning…

3. 203 诱 A Dangerous Kiss 诱吻危情 Cute Little Pockets萌兜兜Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted [Art-school goddess of vengeance × dark dynasty × brothers turned against each other | business warfare | two formidable rivals] A battle of wits between a goddess of vengeance and a powerful man makes him love her until it breaks his heart. To avenge her father, Lin Sui lay low for three years and became the tutor to Zhou Yanchuan’s only son. But while capturing evidence of his crimes, she was dragged into the abyss [Teacher Lin, you made the right choice!] The violent man stubbed out his cigar 128Reads—Score—Shelves

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   New book, both leads are strong, a battle of wits and courage. "Teacher Lin, you made the right choice, cutting off your tongue is too lenient!" The violent man stubbed out his cigarette and threw her to his sadomasochistic brother. That night, screams echoed through the villa. When Zhou Yanchuan kicked the door open, he only saw blood everywhere and his brother's mutilated body. [Interesting, only struggling prey is worth chewing!] He used her escape plan to lure out his enemy from five years ago, and she retaliated by weaving a web of distorted emotional perceptions for him.

4. 204 虐 Tortured into Love: Mr. Lu's New Mute Wife 虐爱成宠：陆总的新婚哑妻 Success Is Certain一定成功Modern Romance1.9M WordsCompleted Everyone in their circle knew that Lu Jingchi had a woman he cherished above all else, a canary he spoiled with lavish gifts, would fight for in a jealous rage, and would even risk his life to protect. But they also knew Lu Jingchi had a wife: a mute with no presence, a creeping vine who could only survive by clinging to him. Even Lu Jingchi thought so, until one day, the mute handed him a divorce agreement. Lu Jingchi lost his composure. 651Reads7.9Score257Shelves
5. 205 豢 Spoiled and Swayed: I’m Determined to Win Over My Bankrupt Ex-Wife! 豢养诱哄：破产前妻我宠定你了！ Kang Xier康熙儿Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Cool-Tempered, Wealthy-Heir Surgeon × Sweet, Down-and-Out Heiress from a Bankrupt Family] + [Both Chaste + Mild Angst + Second-Chance Romance + Intense Push and Pull + The Ex-Husband's Regret Comes Too Late] Yin Xi Yan never imagined that on the very first day she returned to China, she would be abducted and forced to repay her bankrupt father's debts after he took his own life, delivered straight to her ex-husband Jin Yan Lun's bed. “Since I've bought you, do your duty tonight.” She trembled a 1.1kReads5.9Score—Shelves

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   On the surface, she's a kept woman, but in reality, she's a beloved ex-wife whom I love to the core.

6. 206 揣 I Ran Away Pregnant! When We Met Again, Mr. Sheng’s Eyes Turned Red 揣娃跑！再重逢盛先生红了眼 Little Coconut YOO小椰YOOModern Romance611k WordsOngoing [Radiant, resilient beauty × obsessive, ruthless madman] [A slow-burn reunion after heartbreak | Both leads are devoted to each other | Adoring husband | Powerful man humbled by love] They were together for three years. To protect Sheng Jinchen, Ning Wan pretended to be a heartless traitor. She told him she had never loved him, that he had only been a comfort during a lonely spell, a replacement for her ex-boyfriend. She bore all the pain alone, then quietly left while pregnant. Seven years late 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Pampering his wife is the main theme

7. 207 孽 Forbidden Desire: I Want Him to the Bone 孽情，撩他入骨 A Pine Nut一粒松子Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted [Revenge + unhinged male lead + possessiveness] After an accident leaves Jiang Wanhe orphaned, she sets out to avenge her parents. Deliberately drawing close to their enemy, she seduces the unhinged tycoon Gu Yixuan and lays her plans step by step. But she never expects to have already fallen into his game. The two had once been complete strangers, with nothing to connect them. By a twist of fate, they meet, and from then on their lives remain entangled. Just when everything seems settled, anoth 71Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Revenge + Mad Male Lead + Possessiveness] An unexpected accident leaves Jiang Wanhe orphaned. Driven by revenge, she deliberately approaches her enemy, seducing the mad and powerful Gu Yixuan, meticulously planning her schemes. However, she unwittingly falls into his trap. Two people who should have been completely unrelated meet by chance, their lives intertwined. Just when everything seems settled, the madman encounters another madman on his journey, leading to a love-hate relationship between the three—a tale of redemption, destruction, and lies, a tug-of-war at the edge of their seats.

8. 208 冷 After Five Years of Cold War, Why Are You Losing Control Now That I Want a Divorce? 冷战五年，我提离婚你失控什么 Lunar Scrap Collector月球拾荒Modern Romance349k WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later; regretful pursuit; bittersweet romance; the powerful one learns to bow his head; mutual healing; one-on-one; both are each other’s first and only; happy ending] [Cool-headed, headstrong painter × aloof, elegant CEO] Five years ago. Sui Nuan was a celebrated prodigy at Jiangcheng University: cool, beautiful, and hard to pursue. Just before graduation, she suddenly announced she was dropping out to marry Jiangcheng’s most powerful heir, Jiang Yanci, the eldest son who 1.7kReads—Score105Shelves

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   Arranged marriage, love blossoms! The male lead initially gives the female lead the cold shoulder, but he's actually deeply in love with her, though unaware of it! He only realizes it later, regrets it, and tries to win her back!

9. 209 笼 The Caged Prize: The Alluring Concubine 笼中之物之尤物小外室 Blue and Purple Never Part蓝紫不相离Ancient Romance438k WordsCompleted 1.6kReads8.1Score—Shelves

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   [Warning: This is a angst-filled story. The female lead has more than one man. If you have a phobia of germs, please steer clear! Enter at your own risk! The perverted nature of the female lead's brothers is no joke. [A seemingly weak but actually cunning girl x a gentle and doting father figure] (The female lead has her own growth arc.) The early part is incredibly angsty, with occasional sweet moments. Tong'er was adopted by the Ye family with her mother at a young age, thinking she could at least live a life of comfort and security. However, she ended up as a plaything kept by the Ye family brothers. They repeatedly forced themselves on her and abused her... After her mother's death, she desperately tried to escape. Finally, through meticulous scheming, she climbed into the bed of the philandering prince, Ling Ziming. From then on, he was the master, and she became the most despicable mistress. Their statuses were worlds apart. So Tong'er accepted her fate passively, only wanting a peaceful life, but she discovered she had no control over her own destiny.]

10. 210 他 His White Jasmine 他的白茉莉花 Bodhisattva Ye菩萨野Modern Romance262k WordsCompleted In the middle of the night, Song Mo goes alone up the mountain to find the gang of street racers. She is like a delicate, sweet-scented jasmine blossom. Her clear gaze falls on the man at the head of the group. “Bro...” The man bows his head, fiddling with a black glove. He tells her to get lost, then turns and vanishes into the night with the wind. In the dense mountain mist, the fragrance of jasmine and the rich, mature, wanton scent of some perfume overlap and mingle for a single, fleeting mo 12.1kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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    They all remained silent. [Laughing][Laughing]

11. 211 强 Forced Love: She's Incredibly Beautiful 强制囚爱：她过分美丽 Orange mi橙miModern Romance156k WordsOngoing For the sake of her family business and her friend Zhou Miao, Lin Ran had no choice but to give in to Cheng Yao and agree to go back with him. But Jiang Cheng showed up at their engagement party. “Come with me!” he said, and Lin Ran left everything behind to run with Jiang Cheng. They just kept running and running. But as soon as they reached the main road, blinding headlights lit up in front of them. Cheng Yao emerged from the shadows with a faint smile. “Xiao Ran, you’re being disobedient agai 773Reads—Score—Shelves

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    He's very stubborn, just like the male lead, but he's also two-faced. [Please update more frequently!]

12. 212 港 Snow Falls on a Hong Kong Night 港夜落雪 Turkey-Flavored Pot Rice Soup火鸡味锅巴汤Modern Romance538k WordsCompleted [Powerful Hong Kong elite X award-winning, breathtaking Best Actress] (Devoted couple throughout + sweet, pampered romance in a wealthy family) Duan Luoluo was adopted by the Li family of Hong Kong Island as a child. On the night of her eighteenth birthday, she slept with the man who had cared for her so tenderly, turning her secret crush into reality. At the time, Li Tingzun was engaged. He coldly told his grandfather, “She’s just a plaything I keep by my side.” The little plaything was forced 2.7kReads8.8Score249Shelves
13. 213 盲 Blind Love~ 盲爱~ Orange mi橙mi11k WordsCompleted Blind Love~ 228Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 214 谢 Mrs. Xie's Exit 谢太太的退场 Yi Mushang易木殇Modern Romance692k WordsCompleted Animated comic now available] Older woman-younger man romance + wealthy family feuds + rekindled love + regretful pursuit of his wife + mutual fidelity + male lead gets put through the wringer. She was 25 when she married him, who was 23, and became Mrs. Xie. In Lin Yao's eyes, Xie Jingchuan was always gentle and refined, as if everything were under his control, every inch the man in charge. She knew this marriage was nothing more than a loveless alliance between their families, so she guarde 117.7kReads7.3Score4kShelves

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    ❄️🌈"Lin Yao? She's nothing but a tool for me to get revenge on Lin Zhenhai. You think I would fall in love with my enemy's daughter? That's laughable." "Her father's fault? Go after him! Lin Yao is innocent, and besides, she's not favored in the Lin family at all!" Xie Jingchuan's lips twitched, his voice as cold as ice: "It's just an eye for an eye. What could she possibly lose? Compared to Qiao Yi, who's been bedridden for seven years?" Outside the door, Lin Yao clutched the ultrasound report tightly, feeling as if she'd fallen into an ice cellar, her body trembling uncontrollably. The joy in her eyes had vanished without a trace, replaced by endless mockery. Later, Lin Yao gave him two documents: a divorce agreement and a miscarriage report. The moment he received the divorce certificate, he felt only a stinging irony…

15. 215 迟 Belated Love Is Worth Less Than Grass~ 迟来的深情比草都贱~ Orange mi橙mi10k WordsCompleted Late-arriving love is cheaper than grass~ 153Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 216 暗 Unrequited Love Is an Inner Monologue 暗恋是一场内心的独白 Xi Muqing汐慕青Modern Romance938k WordsCompleted [Schoolyard secret crush + win-her-back redemption arc] Happy ending. A story about me secretly loving someone who falls for my best friend. The heroine suffers first, then the hero. Because of the wounds left by her family, she has been sensitive and insecure since childhood. He, meanwhile, is outstanding in every way, a talented and popular figure at school. Little by little, she is drawn to him, and by the time she realizes it, she has fallen deeply in love. In high school, she secretly lov 4.2kReads7.0Score165Shelves
17. 217 他 After He Escaped Death, He Forced Me to Sign a Penance Contract 他死里逃生后，逼我签下赎罪契约 I Returned to the Crowd我重返人群Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted A handsome, powerful, tragic, obsessive, and deranged man with a double face × a patient, clear-headed heiress fallen on hard times Five years later, we meet again. He's Jiangcheng's most ruthless obsessive man, and I'm an heiress with nowhere left to turn. He hangs me over a cliff and says, “Let me show you the despair I felt when I jumped into the sea back then.” He forces me to sign a contract of atonement and says, “I won't spare a single member of the Lin family.” I thought he hated me so m 2kReads—Score110Shelves

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    Perfectly fitting; outwardly crazed, but inwardly deeply loving. A newly completed work, with a niche and profound writing style, full of intense and angsty moments. An absolute game-changer.

18. 218 碾 Crush the Prayer Beads 碾碎佛珠 Twelve Fires十二火Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted [A Buddhist prince who breaks his vows to win his wife back ✖ a beautiful, frail woman with a cold heart] [CEO + wealthy family + abstinent Buddhist prince + frail beauty + both leads have no past relationships] Zhou Wanli and Huo Yucheng have been married for three years, yet they’re more like strangers than a married couple. She loves him passionately, but he remains as cold as a block of ice, constantly turning the black prayer beads in his hand as if he really were a monk. She thought she co 4kReads7.6Score268Shelves

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    🎀✨They had been married for three years. She loved him passionately, but he remained like a cold stone, always fiddling with his black Buddhist prayer beads, genuinely believing himself to be a monk.🌿She was tired and chose to divorce, starting a carefree new life. He, however, regretted it, personally removing the prayer beads and facing a desperate situation in trying to win her back.

19. 219 占 Claimed as My Own 占为私有 Woven Green Gardenia挽青栀Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted Cold-hearted playboy and clear-eyed, innocent college girl [Powerful families + star-crossed lovers + powerful man loses his composure + groveling to win her back] 1. The day Xin Yao met Jiang Linqian, she was at a funeral home. A funeral for an important figure was being held in the east hall. Jiang Linqian stood behind his father, looking weary. The guests who had come to pay their respects whispered behind his back. “The Jiang family's second son really is a spoiled playboy. His own grandfa 794Reads5.9Score113Shelves

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    From casual fun to unforgettable memories

20. 220 囚 Captive Wild Rose 囚禁野玫瑰 Corn Cake苞米糕糕Modern Romance281k WordsCompleted Angsty romance + unhinged male lead (if you dislike this, don’t read) + no reconciliation Another warning: the male lead is obsessive and unhinged. If you dislike that, don’t read. Aloof, noble doctor Shi Yi VS gentle, well-behaved teacher Yu Huan From the moment the first rose bloomed, the Creator had been plotting this encounter, one called redemption. Shi Yi was like the moon reflected on water. Yu Huan had gazed up at him for five whole years, loving him humbly as her bright, clear white ros 3kReads8.7Score144Shelves

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    The male lead is insane, and the ending is tragic. The second male lead takes his place; it's incredibly heart-wrenching.

21. 221 表 He Acts Like He Can't Stand Her, But Mr. Pei Can't Stop Kissing Her in Private 表面嫌弃，私下裴先生狂亲 Mo Jiushi墨九十Modern Romance447k WordsCompleted The score was just released, so it may rise. Powerful man lowering his head + forced love + groveling chase + happy ending Couple: Top-tier tycoon and head of the family x beautiful, delicate little white flower At the Pei family's birthday banquet, Wen Li got drunk and accidentally stumbled into her cousin's arms. Clinging to her cousin, she muttered complaints, calling Pei Xingjian, the head of the Pei family, a cold-blooded, heartless jerk. Once the alcohol wore off and she saw what her cousi 6.2kReads7.1Score450Shelves

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    Highly recommend! It's addictive! The male lead initially dislikes the female lead, but his actions betray him; he wants her to be his lover, and ends up falling madly in love, constantly getting jealous and losing his composure.

22. 222 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

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    🌼🌱The male lead was born into a terrible family, a dark place he could never escape, while the female lead grew up in a pampered environment. She relentlessly pursued him and finally won him over. However, at the height of their love, he abruptly disappeared, leaving her heartbroken and forever sealing her heart away. Years later, they reunite, and the male lead is consumed by jealousy, embarking on a tumultuous journey to win her back.

23. 223 摆 After a Boxing Combo, He Gripped Her Waist and Kissed Her Hard 摆拳过后，他掐腰强吻 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊16k WordsCompleted After a Boxing Combo, He Gripped Her Waist and Kissed Her by Force 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Crown Prince, finding my figure alluring, forced me to drink an aphrodisiac to prove my chastity. He said only those who could endure it were worthy of being his Crown Princess. But I couldn't resist any longer, so I pulled the powerful Regent, who had accidentally wandered in, and we spent the night together. The next day, I readily broke off the engagement, preparing to run away. But the man, rumored to be celibate, blocked me in the carriage, his eyes deep and dark: "Trying to escape by using me as an antidote?"

24. 224 你 If You Won't Marry, Then I'll Marry You 你若不嫁，我便娶你 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊40k WordsCompleted If you won’t marry me, then I’ll marry you. 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Sweet and satisfying romance × Hilarious plot twists × Wife-chasing fiasco" My childhood friend of ten years and my inseparable brother—they got married, but the groom handed me a letter. A fake wedding, a real disaster. The bride is crying, the groom is laughing, and only I look like a fool. He didn't switch jobs for a higher salary, but to steal my woman? No, he did it so I could win her back.

25. 225 抄 After the Confiscation, the Most Beautiful Woman Is Seized by a Powerful Minister 抄家后，第一美人被权臣强取豪夺 Yang Si Si杨姒姒Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Romance + Coercive Love + Powerful Male Lead and Vulnerable Female Lead + Obsessively Possessive Hero] A resilient, beautiful heroine versus a calculating, ruthless hero An imperial edict sends Chancellor Qing Heng to prison, where he dies by suicide, supposedly out of guilt. His entire family is executed, and his only daughter, Qing Yan, is forced into servitude and sent to the Entertainment Bureau. Those of servile status are made to serve and entertain others, as prostit 33.6kReads8.8Score4.5kShelves

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    This is good!

26. 226 前 My Ex-Boyfriend Is the Great Demon King in My Arms 前男友是我怀里的大魔王 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊25k WordsCompleted My Ex-Boyfriend Is the Great Demon King in My Arms 37Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 227 老 My Wife Has Two Sides 老婆是个双面大佬 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance20k WordsCompleted My Wife Is a Double-Sided Powerhouse 23Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 228 影 Movie Emperor, Stop Flirting. I've Read Your Message and Won't Reply 影帝别撩了，我已读不回 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊16k WordsCompleted Movie Emperor, Stop Flirting. I've Read Your Message and I'm Not Replying 55Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 229 年 The Younger Puppy Boy Refuses to Behave 年下奶狗不做人 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊9k WordsCompleted The Younger Puppy Boy Won’t Behave 112Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 230 替 The Stand-In Bride: Young Master Fu Realizes His Mistake 替嫁娇妻：傅少知错了 Jiu He酒合Modern Romance406k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + husband chases wife to win her back + the powerful one bows his head + scheming male lead + age gap] Her half-sister fell into a coma, and everyone said Lin Qingyan was responsible. “If anything happens to Wanwan, you’ll pay for it with your life!” From that moment on, Fu Jinyan began tormenting her without end. In the end, even he couldn’t tell whether it was revenge or possessiveness driving him. When his fiancée woke up, Lin Qingyan willingly stepped aside for he 1.4kReads8.2Score107Shelves

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    I especially loved the second male and female leads. The way the second male lead unknowingly loved his daughter, and the resulting agonizing struggles and torment, was truly thrilling and captivating. Highly recommended! [Crying][crying][crying][crying]

31. 231 那 I Never Swiped That Room Key 那张房卡我没刷 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊9k WordsCompleted I Didn't Swipe That Room Key 80Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 232 小 The Sweet, Obedient Little Mute Catches the Eye of a Disabled Tycoon 小哑巴乖巧软糯，被残废大佬盯上 Shui Lingxiao水凌霄Modern Romance506k WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation of this novel, The Moon in My Heart, is now available. Everyone in the imperial capital knew that the Lu family's heir, Lu Jingnan, was a terrifying man: he was disabled in both legs and had psychological problems. Everyone knew except Liu Xiaonian. On their wedding night, she sat by the bed, crying like a rain-soaked flower. She wrote on the man's palm, “Sir, you're a really good person. Someone tricked me. Could you lend me a hundred yuan so I can buy a train ticket 1.7kReads8.0Score193Shelves

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    Everyone thought the male lead was a spoiled rich kid who only married the female lead as a plaything, unaware that he loved her deeply and was extremely fond of her. He outwardly disciplined her in front of his friends, but at home, she disciplined him, making him kneel on a washboard.

33. 233 婚 A Shocking Turn in the Bridal Suite 婚房惊变 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊14k WordsCompleted A Shocking Incident in the Bridal Suite 10Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 234 重 Reborn: The Obsessive CEO Fu Gets on His Knees for Baby 重生：偏执傅总乖乖给宝宝跪下 Fourth Bro, Who Loves Osmanthus Wine爱吃桂花酒的四哥Modern Romance368k WordsCompleted Husband-dominated relationship + Humble male lead + A groveling pursuit + Male lead begs on his knees + Male lead gets beaten + A little angst for the heroine + Over-the-top devotion + Infinite rebirth + Shapeshifting + Gods + Lord of the Underworld + Male lead sacrifices everything for the heroine, even his life + Crazy and unhinged + A little playful spice “Zhi Zhi, sweetheart, eat your dinner.” “No.” “Be good. I’ll feed you.” “No, I won’t eat.” “Be good, okay?” Xia Zhizhi went back to her roo 1.3kReads8.6Score107Shelves

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    Immediately after rebirth, he becomes a strict wife! On the surface, he is a domineering president, but behind his back, he kneels on the washboard and gets beaten, and dotes on the heroine to the heavens! The male protagonist is humble to the extreme, and the rebirth setting makes his love even more unforgettable!

35. 235 追 Chasing His Wife: The Cold President Wen Turns into a Needy Puppy in an Instant 追妻：高冷闻总秒变委屈小狗 Foolish Self愚己Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted [Clearheaded heroine x abstinent-to-tea-loving hero, both sexually inexperienced, the hero chases his wife after losing her] Over a year ago, Yu Nian was used by someone to obtain documents from Wen Yixing's company. He then kept her confined in another city for over a year. After a failed suicide attempt, she chose to run away. President Wen rushed over in the middle of the night. When they met again, they were each holding two marriage certificates. Too proud to save face, he suffers for it. E 68Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 236 千 The Heiress Strikes 千金袭来 Loves Original-Flavor Grilled Rice Cakes爱吃原味烤糍粑Modern Romance280k WordsCompleted Not a mutually faithful romance. Extreme tension, deadly temptation, forbidden desire, forced love, and a groveling chase to win her back!! Equal parts heartbreaking and sweet! The heroine, Lin Yuan, is innocent and sweet after graduating from college. When she first enters the working world, she meets the talented and wealthy Jiang Chenfeng. How could she not fall into his sweet trap, only to be deceived and hurt again and again? She thinks she can escape and never see him again... 3.6kReads5.8Score114Shelves

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    Without any moral compass, the male lead has a girlfriend, but he falls for the female lead at first sight. He wavers between the two women, and slowly develops feelings for her over time. There's a tug-of-war, the female lead becomes the other woman, and he falls madly in love with her later on. It's a classic case of chasing after his wife in a hellish situation. The male lead is extremely jealous, and it gets better and better as the story progresses!

37. 237 娈 Kept as a Plaything 娈养 Sweet-Voiced Little Deer奶音小鹿Modern Romance424k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Some angst, forced possession, a playboy's redemption, and a man pursuing his wife] Shi Rou signs an agreement to become the contract lover of the most powerful capitalist exploiter in the capital. She thinks that if she's obedient enough, she can safely make it through the contract. But she never expects the man's desire to control and possess her to become so disturbing. Wasn't this supposed to be just a physical relationship, with no feelings involved? Shi Rou can't take it anymor 7.6kReads9.1Score509Shelves

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    [Evil laugh][Evil laugh][Evil laugh] 1⃣️The female lead is the male lead's contractual lover, only a companion, no romantic feelings involved. But this man's possessiveness and addiction to sex are too strong! Running away is the best policy. 2⃣️The female lead is a mermaid. The male lead initially only treated her as a pet. Turns out this little thing is so cute! Later, when she runs away, he chases after her.

38. 238 楚 A Slender Waist and Graceful Tresses 楚腰清鬟 Spring Mountains for Eyebrows春山为黛Ancient Romance565k WordsOngoing Love may be twisted, but it's still true love (Former title: Forced to Give Herself to an Unhinged Powerful Official) 1V1, both leads are virgins, coercive possession, obsessive and unstable, extreme push and pull, indulgence and favoritism, sweet and angsty “Your waist is so soft, Sister. The way you cry while pinned to the torture rack... even more enticing.” Ji Qingwu feared the dark. Whenever she dreamed, she would find herself pinned beneath the hibiscus canopy, tangled up with that man in 243Reads6.6Score103Shelves

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    🌼①The female lead is the male lead's unspoken love. Their families are political enemies in the court. Suddenly, the political situation changes, and the female lead's entire family is imprisoned. To save her, the male lead takes her as a concubine, ostensibly treating her as a plaything but actually deeply in love with her. The female lead thinks the male lead hates her and seizes the opportunity to escape. During her escape, she loses her shoe. When he catches her, this usually cold and ruthless powerful minister actually kneels down to pick up her lost embroidered shoe and carries her home.

39. 239 疯 Unhinged Possession: You Can't Escape Me, Woman 疯批占有：女人你逃不掉 Loves Eating Tables爱吃桌子Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted [Unhinged + yandere + possessive + sweet romance + obsessive love + devoted couple] Handcuffs, confinement, a gilded cage: he locks her inside a villa and declares in his twisted way, “You can only be mine!” She fights back with all she has, jumping out windows and refusing to eat, doing everything she can to escape the madman. But he only goes further. Behind her back, he uses ruthless methods to destroy her family, then rebuilds it. First he cuts off every escape route, forcing her to return t 339Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 240 麻 Oh No! The Little Merman Lord Ou Kept Has Run Off Pregnant 麻烦！欧爷圈养的小鲛人怀崽跑了 Ji Xueyi季雪意Modern Romance556k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads + yandere + secret identities revealed + devoted 1v1 romance + putting scumbags in their place + mutual salvation + obsessive male lead] Ou Zun rescues a beautiful girl with merfolk blood from a restricted zone. Thinking she can’t understand human speech, he keeps her as a pampered pet. But the little thing won’t behave, and she has countless secret identities: a top hacker, a major investor, the mysterious leader of a tribe… After all her secret identities are exposed, Shi Y 5.6kReads9.3Score917Shelves
41. 241 美 Beautiful Women Are Always Forcefully Wed and Possessed by Mad Yanderes 美人总被疯批病娇强娶豪夺 Rice-Eating Baby Pig干饭宝宝猪Modern Romance298k WordsOngoing [Yandere, forced love + male lead as the other man + crazy, obsessive love + love-triangle showdowns] [Each arc is a standalone story] The aloof campus heartthrob falls in love at first sight with his roommate's girlfriend and uses every means to force her into his arms; The emperor, high above everyone else, covets a general's fiancée, lures her into the palace with a scheme, then uses both threats and blandishments; The detached and desireless immortal Venerable falls deeply in love with his d 5.2kReads5.6Score228Shelves
42. 242 病 Sickly Obsession: The Paranoid CEO Begs Me to Love Him 病态占有：偏执总裁跪求我疼疼他 Frozen Raccoon冻狸Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted [Obsessive, self-effacing madman × aloof designer] [Both untouched + yandere + utterly doting + long-planned schemes + humble male lead] Shen Qingwan firmly believes Fu Yanchen is the culprit who took her brother Shen Qingfeng’s life. The wind howls across the rooftop. Shen Qingwan holds a knife in one hand, its sharp edge against her neck, her gaze icy cold. Behind her, Fu Yanchen kneels on the ground. “Wanwan... come back, please. I’ll agree to anything... I’m begging you... don’t hurt yourse 248Reads6.7Score—Shelves
43. 243 不 Naughty 不乖 Success Is Certain一定成功Modern Romance1.9M WordsCompleted The first time she saw him, at eighteen, she was destitute and down on her luck, while he was incomparably noble, as if a god had descended. She thought she had found salvation, only to realize later that she had walked straight into hell. Huo Yuan thought Jiang Xin was too soft, always accepting whatever came her way. He believed he could keep her under his thumb forever, never imagining that one day she would dare to turn around and leave without a second thought. 8.3kReads8.6Score881Shelves
44. 244 狠 The Ruthless Master Shen Begs for Kisses in Private 狠厉深爷私下跪求亲亲 Lan Xi Ah蓝兮啊Modern Romance252k WordsCompleted After two years of cold war, the possessive CEO begs on his knees in the rain for a second chance [Forced marriage, then a wife-chasing saga. 1v1, both leads are each other's first and only. Sweet romance] Everyone knew Pu Shen was a bastard. He'd forced Jiang Wanqing to marry him just to get revenge. They had been married for two years, but might as well have been strangers. He was constantly in the news for affairs, while she spent two years alone in their home. Everyone thought Pu Shen loved 2.7kReads7.2Score141Shelves
45. 245 美 The Beauty Is Hard to Tame: I Won't Cling to the Heir's Favor 美人难驯：世子的高枝不想攀 Fish Song, Bird Trill鱼音袅鸟Ancient Romance346k WordsCompleted A scheming woman who clings to the powerful * A deep, cunning heir Coercive love + intense tension + an irresistible push and pull Her perspective: She seduced all the young masters in the capital, but never once thought to seduce him. She would marry anyone, just not him. He looked down on her and repeatedly thwarted her chances of marriage. His perspective: She seduced his brothers and friends, but acted as if he didn’t exist. He disliked her shameless flirting, hated her scheming and vanity, 22.7kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves

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    How could we forget this book? It perfectly fits the theme! [Heart][heart][heart]

46. 246 辞 Deep Love for Ci Yuan 辞鸢情深 Xi Zi Xi夕籽夕Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted [Rich Heir × Top-Tier Beauty and Designer] (Full-cast audio edition now available) "Love at first sight on both sides + Class difference + Winning her back + Rekindled romance + Both chaste" They were both struck by love at first sight! An irresistible physical attraction! Everyone says that the rich heir Ji Ke is only playing around with the student Ruan Yuan. Ruan Yuan gives him her whole heart, but... Ruan Yuan: “Let’s get married!” Ji Ke: “What are you thinking? You’re only 21.” Ruan Yuan: “ 27.9kReads8.1Score1.5kShelves

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    🍒🍒① The male lead is a diamond-level heir, the only son in three generations, exuding an air of carefree elegance and undeniable nobility. The female lead is a poor senior majoring in jewelry design, with a cool and aloof demeanor. Because of their vastly different social statuses, the female lead knows the male lead won't marry her, so she uses the excuse of forcing him to marry her to break up with him, cruelly aborting their child. The male lead, upon learning this, is so enraged he vomits blood, leading to a tumultuous pursuit of her.

47. 247 盛 Chasing the Light in Midsummer 盛夏逐光 Eating Sunflower吃吃葵Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Short drama adaptation now streaming] [Secret crush comes true | Playboy reforms | Lost love rekindled | Both leads are devoted to each other | Sweet romance] At the senior-year New Year's Eve party, the girls of Dorm 501 drank and chatted merrily. For a party game, everyone had to share a secret no one else knew. Xu Nanzhi had a little fruit wine and her cheeks flushed. She whispered, "I like Fu Shijin." Her roommates went from eager anticipation to disappointment. "How 39.3kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves
48. 248 王 The Prince Tormented Me a Thousand Times, Yet Expects Me to Be His First Love 王爷虐我千百遍，还妄想我当初恋 Washed Clean of River Haze洗尽江烟Ancient Romance403k WordsCompleted [Domineering possession, forced love, two strong leads: The hero is a bastard, unhinged, sinister, and possessive early on. Driven by hatred, he takes the heroine by force. As his pursuit consumes him, she takes over his heart and mind, and he eventually loves her with all his heart. The heroine is a calculating beauty, seized by a dark, scheming prince. She plans every step, fights back from the brink, and gets the hero completely under her thumb. Their love and hatred twist together amid war a 458Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist, driven by revenge, initially treats the female protagonist like a plaything—a madman and a scoundrel. Later, he falls deeply in love with her. The female protagonist, resilient, intelligent, and calculating, ruthlessly manipulates the male protagonist, tormenting him to the point of near death!

49. 249 落 After Falling on Hard Times, My Rough Childhood Betrothed Blushed 落难后，糙汉童养夫他红了脸 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊16k WordsCompleted After Falling on Hard Times, My Rugged Childhood Betrothed Blushed 320Reads—Score—Shelves

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    #AgeGap #SweetRomance #Comeback #BothClean #BeijingCircle #RejectedAt18AfterConfessingMyLoveAt24 #BackInChina #SleptWithTheManWhoSaidIWasTooYoung The next day, he meticulously tied his tie: "Dress nicely, let's get our marriage certificate." I smiled sweetly: "I drank too much last night, I'm still young, I don't want to get married." Later, everyone in Beijing's social circle knew that the aloof and arrogant CEO of the Song family, in order to win back a young girl, personally took off his gloves and offered all his patience and affection.

50. 250 异 A Foreign Thug's Forced Love: His Sweetheart Runs Away, Only to Be Kissed to Tears 异国暴徒强制爱，娇娇逃跑被亲哭 Big Sister Xiao Ai小哀姐姐Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] Resilient beauty x sickly, faux-Buddhist man. Underworld · forced love · older man · forbidden romance Her adoptive father is seriously ill, and her best friend has stolen her fiance. She travels to a foreign country alone, only to be sold into the red-light district. Thinking her life has gone wrong from the start, she accidentally gets involved with her fiance's uncle. He is seven years older than her, immensely powerful, and always holds prayer beads in his hand. His methods are ex 3.2kReads8.7Score390Shelves

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    A must-read for anyone experiencing a reading slump! Once you're hooked on this forced love novel, you won't be able to stop! The plot is intensely dramatic, featuring a Buddhist-like male protagonist's maddening descent into depravity, and the female protagonist struggling to survive amidst conspiracies and manipulation. It's a high-octane, high-suffering, and incredibly suspenseful read!

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