Male-Male Romance: Looking for Both Sweet-Then-Angsty and Angsty-Then-Sweet Stories 双楠，想要先甜后虐和先虐后甜的

1. 101 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, the Yandere CEO Imprisoned Me, and I Still Struggled to Survive 穿书后被病娇霸总囚禁仍艰难求 Six-Second Memory六秒记忆Two Male Leads881k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + transmigrate into a book + forced sweetness and doting] A comic artist transmigrates into the comic he wrote, becoming the protagonist, Lin Muy. In the original comic, Lin Mu was as beautiful as a fox. He attracted the obsessive pursuit of a deranged supporting character, driving the protagonist Liu Peiyu, who loved him deeply, to use all kinds of extreme methods. Yet Liu still couldn't win his love, and ultimately skinned Lin Mu alive. To survive, the transmigrated Lin Mu emba 16Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   I highly recommend this super exciting and bittersweet story with two male leads. It's a forced romance with incredibly sweet and doting characters. The beautiful protagonist is forced into a captivity mission with the crazy male lead right from the start. The plot is captivating, and you'll find yourself hooked as you read on! 🤤

2. 102 此 In This Life, for You, and Only You 此生爲你，此生唯你 The Cat Who Only Eats Seeds只吃瓜子的猫Two Male Leads2.4M WordsOngoing Past life The regent personally killed his beloved pet and drove his dearest love to suicide, keeping him firmly by his side. In the end, a misunderstanding led him to make his beloved drink poison with his own hands. Seeing the lifeless body in his arms, he went mad and tried everything to rekindle their old love. This life Baby, I’m your Blue Eyes. My name is Bai Hu. … … Yu’er, call me A Wang. I’ll give you everything. … … I love A Wang, and I love Blue Eyes too. … … My lord, 19Reads—Score214d adds

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   This is definitely one of those stories. If you can get through the first thirty-odd chapters, it gets sweet, then the middle part is a mix of sweet and salty, with some heartbreaking moments. The young master is like a cat at home, a wolf outside. But when he meets the Regent, he's completely helpless. He can't escape, he can't shake him off. It's a two-male story; the Regent has been chasing him from his past life to this one. "My lord, don't be afraid of me." Later, the Regent goes completely mad, forcibly taking the young master's affections.

3. 103 重 Reborn: The Mad Prince's Second Attempt to Win His Wife Back 重生之疯批王爷的二次追妻 Zhu Zhu Qing Shan竹竹青山Two Male Leads670k WordsOngoing A reborn coming-of-age story with an ensemble cast, full of aching bitterness and not a bit of feel-good sweetness. The resentment goes on forever. In this raging furnace of a world, who hasn’t once been a moth drawn to the flame? The story begins with a man named Li Qi, an ill-fated prince with a touch of arrogance. To survive and avenge himself, he has no choice but to seek someone’s protection. He “sets his sights on” General Rong Zhen, who has just returned victorious from battle, yet fee 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Very fitting~~

4. 104 偏 The Price of Favoritism 偏爱的代价 IWonderTwo Male Leads1.1M WordsOngoing In the fifth year of his escape, Shi Fengyu returned to the country. He knew the price he would pay for coming back, but for that person, he had no choice. Two male leads, modern fantasy, powerful leads, plot twists, and a touch of angst. 1.2kReads6.7Score10614d adds

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   The main character is the young master of an ancient organization; it's super good!

5. 105 我 After I Died, My Ex-Boyfriend Turned Me Into a Vampire 我死后，被前男友变成了吸血鬼 Shi Yi Onze拾一Onze28k WordsCompleted After I Died, My Ex-Boyfriend Turned Me into a Vampire 2.5kReads—Score—14d adds

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   I recommend this book ❤️❤️❤️

6. 106 不 No More Than Four Seasons 不过四季 Shi Yi Onze拾一OnzeTwo Male Leads172k WordsCompleted On the night of the Hungry Ghost Festival, at Qili Ferry, an ugly black lantern drifting upstream shattered Lu Shi's centuries-old, still-as-dead-water heart. The lantern broke, and a man appeared. His eyes were blank as those of a newborn beast. The first thing he said was, "Mine." He was a lantern spirit with only a year to live. He had long since forgotten his obsession, yet he insisted on sticking by Lu Shi, the ferryman whose tongue was sharp but whose heart was softer than anyone's. But wh 28Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This book, a mix of sweet and angst in a supernatural setting, is quite enjoyable.

7. 107 强 Forced Love: From Shadow Guard to the Prince’s Most Cherished One 强制索爱：从暗卫成为王爷的心尖宠 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生14k WordsCompleted Forced to Love: From Hidden Guard to the Prince's Cherished One 455Reads—Score2014d adds

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   Take your time and watch it.

8. 108 我 Only After I Died Did My Senior Brother Realize He Loved Me 我死后，师兄才知他爱我 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生20k WordsCompleted Only After I Died Did My Senior Brother Realize He Loved Me 775Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 109 世 The Young Lord Planted a Night-Pleasure Gu, and the General Wept 世子种下夜欢蛊后，将军哭了 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生17k WordsCompleted The Heir Apparent Wept After the General Planted the Night-Pleasure Gu 275Reads—Score914d adds
10. 110 暗 After His Shadow Guard Betrayed Him, the Crown Prince Hated Me to the Bone 暗卫背叛之后：太子他恨我入骨 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生18k WordsCompleted After the Secret Guard’s Betrayal: The Crown Prince Hates Me to the Bone 551Reads—Score1314d adds
11. 111 太 The Crown Prince Returned, but His Shadow Guard Never Came Back 太子归来，却再也等不回他的暗卫 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生21k WordsCompleted The Crown Prince returns, but can never again wait for his secret guard 207Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 112 王 Your Highness, How About a Male Consort? 王爷，男妃了解一下？ Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生19k WordsCompleted Your Highness, How About a Male Consort? 66Reads—Score314d adds
13. 113 霸 The Domineering Prince and His 'Little Wildcat' 霸道王爷与他的“小野猫” Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生9k WordsCompleted The Domineering Prince and His “Little Wildcat” 22Reads—Score214d adds
14. 114 世 Three Years After Fleeing His Wedding, the Young Lord Was Carried Into the Sedan Chair by the General 世子逃婚三年后，被将军抱上花轿 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生14k WordsCompleted Three years after the heir ran away from his wedding, the general carried him into the bridal sedan 128Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 115 都 They All Say the Immortal Lord Has Gone Mad, Yet He Insists on Spoiling That Demon Lord 都说仙君疯了，偏要宠那个魔君 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生24k WordsCompleted Everyone Says the Immortal Lord Has Gone Mad, Yet He Insists on Spoiling That Demon Lord 104Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 116 死 After Faking My Death, I Took on a New Secret Identity, but the Cold-Faced Prince Knew Everything 死遁后我换了马甲，冷面王爷他全都知道了 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生19k WordsCompleted After Faking My Death, I Took on a New Secret Identity, but the Cold-Faced Prince Knew Everything 322Reads—Score1014d adds
17. 117 千 A Thousand Years of Waiting: I'd Become a Tree for You 千年守候，我愿为你化作一棵树 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生21k WordsCompleted After a thousand years of waiting, I would become a tree for you. 88Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 118 直 Can This Straightforward Programmer Who Swapped Bodies Win Over His Xianxia Senior Brother? 直球程序员魂穿后要攻略仙侠师兄？ Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生49k WordsCompleted A straight-talking programmer transmigrates into a xianxia world and has to win over his senior fellow disciple? 6Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 119 什 Wait, Are These Two CEOs Secretly Dating? 什么，两个霸总在秘密谈恋爱？ Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生14k WordsCompleted What? Two CEOs Are Secretly Dating? 40Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 120 民 The Unfinished Romance of a Republican-Era Major General and an Opera Singer Who Transmigrated Through Time 民国少将与戏子穿越时光的未了情缘 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生13k WordsCompleted An Unfinished Romance Across Time Between a Republic-Era Major General and an Opera Performer 177Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 121 感 After I Caught a Cold, My Roommate Started Acting Strange 感冒后，合租室友不对劲了 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生10k WordsCompleted After I Caught a Cold, My Roommate Started Acting Strange 8Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 122 悄 My Straight Roommate Was Caught Secretly Crushing on Me 悄悄暗恋我的直男室友，被发现了 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生14k WordsCompleted My Straight Roommate, Who Secretly Had a Crush on Me, Got Found Out 206Reads—Score114d adds
23. 123 他 His Deadly Tenderness Trapped Me in an Endless Cycle of Reincarnation 他的致命温柔，把我困在无尽轮回里 Floating Life in the Mountains山居浮生21k WordsCompleted His Lethal Tenderness Trapped Me in an Endless Cycle of Reincarnation 27Reads—Score314d adds
24. 124 蛇 The Snake Must Have Me 蛇必据我 Ming Chayin明察隐Two Male Leads591k WordsCompleted Also known as "The Pretty Doctor Stumbles into the Mystical Realm, and the Arrogant Snake Immortal Gets Remade into a Lovesick Fool" [Metaphysics + supernatural + modern day + folk customs + two male leads; a rabid dog meets a master dog trainer] [HE, sharp-tongued but soft-hearted violent snake immortal × emotionally steady, highly educated ordinary man; 1v1, both inexperienced in love; comedic drama, mildly spooky and sweet-angsty, mending a broken relationship, mutual pining] -- Doctoral stud 386Reads8.2Score11214d adds

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    🔥🔥I'm hooked on this story of a mutual unrequited love between two people. The male lead is a snake who is strong-willed but soft-hearted. The two are cursed by a weasel and begin living together. The plot and pacing are super good, with a slightly scary and mystical feel.

25. 125 快 Quick Transmigration: Making the Villain Fall Head Over Heels with Me 快穿：让反派和我一起恋爱脑 Drunk by Day, Traveling Simply醉日行简Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + equally matched + mutual firsts + happy ending] Main story: Beautiful, powerful villain who isn’t tragic & puppy-like guy who’s after his looks Xie Cheng had someone he loved. He was powerful and impossibly handsome, and Xie Cheng fell for him at first sight, eager to win him over. Faced with the man’s formidable strength and immortal-like appearance, Xie Cheng looked at himself, penniless and not particularly good-looking, and figured that with such poor prospects, he could p 261Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    It's not mindless angst, nor is it mindless sweetness; it's a powerful and stimulating relationship with a captivating and suspenseful dynamic.

26. 126 择 Choosing a Worthy Match 择膏粱 Insomnia Sundae with Extra Crispy Coconut失眠圣代添加脆脆椰椰Two Male Leads1.0M WordsOngoing [Xianxia + Remarriage + Young Married Couple + Rekindled Love + Scumbag Chases His Wife to the Crematorium + Younger Pursuer] This is the story of a bad boy who tries every trick in the book to remarry his wife. Wei Zhi, the bad boy, looks down on the wife his parents “carefully chose” for him. Not only does she come from a poor family, she’s also delicate. The moment anyone picks on her, she bursts into tears. Just looking at her annoys him. Wei Zhi tries everything, from beating and berating h 603Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    The early stages were extremely brutal.

27. 127 赌 A Gambling Dad, a Sick Mom, and a Broken Him 赌博的爹，生病的妈，破碎的他 Insomnia Sundae with Extra Crispy Coconut失眠圣代添加脆脆椰椰Two Male Leads810k WordsOngoing [Male-Male Romance]+ [The Pursuit After Losing Her]+ [Substitute Romance]+ [Substitute Marriage]+ [Love Triangle Showdown]+ [Age Gap]+ [Size Difference] A gambling father, a sick mother, a useless first love, a broken-hearted him, a husband who bullies him, and now he has to be the stepmother to a younger brat. Life for Li Yuanjin is a constant struggle: he can neither live nor die. Born after his father’s death, he moved with his mother into his stepfather’s home, where he endured years of beat 371Reads8.1Score—14d adds
28. 128 他 He Cast Me into Hell 他将我扔向地狱 My Desk Has Drawers我的桌子有抽屉15k WordsCompleted He Threw Me Into Hell 262Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Come on, come on, he threw me into hell [Dual male leads + angst + forced + revenge + bad ending] [Ruthless vengeful gong X beautiful blind shou] The Old Tales of Nancy Manor [Dual male leads + substitute + European style background + angst + happy ending] [Proud and aloof noble gong X insecure and cowardly illegitimate son shou] The Duke of Lanster's disgusting game [Dual male leads + European style background + angst + forced + bad ending] [Arrogant and aloof noble gong X gentle, quiet, and beautiful shou] Fallen Clouds [Dual male leads + Xianxia background + angst] The Blessed Sparrow [Dual male leads + ancient style and prehistoric] [Cold and aloof ancestral phoenix gong X bold Kunlun little demon sparrow shou] The Servant's Chronicle of Steffrey Manor [Dual male leads + European style background] [Top noble cold and insane gong v humble commoner pure and beautiful shou]

29. 129 南 Old Tales of Nancy Manor 南希庄园旧事 My Desk Has Drawers我的桌子有抽屉13k WordsCompleted Old Stories of Nancy Manor 63Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 130 斯 The Butler's Chronicles at Steffelly Manor 斯特菲尔利庄园男仆记事 My Desk Has Drawers我的桌子有抽屉13k WordsCompleted A Butler’s Chronicle at the Steffelily Estate 911Reads—Score12814d adds
31. 131 堕 Fallen from the Azure Heavens 堕青云 My Desk Has Drawers我的桌子有抽屉6k WordsCompleted Falling from the Azure Heavens 438Reads—Score1114d adds
32. 132 兰 Duke Lancaster's Sick Game 兰斯特公爵的恶心游戏 My Desk Has Drawers我的桌子有抽屉10k WordsCompleted The Duke of Lancer's Disgusting Game 174Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 133 无 The Sparrow Without a Blessing 无佑之雀 My Desk Has Drawers我的桌子有抽屉6k WordsCompleted A Sparrow Without Blessings 525Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 134 星 Starfall King 星罗王 Chen Ming from Bazhong巴中陈茗Two Male Leads262k WordsCompleted Prince Tuyang Danzhen of the Xingluo Kingdom grew up starved of love. Then he found his sun: Fu Wangtian. His heart opened for his sun. When the light came, he became happy and warm. When it disappeared, he closed his heart and silently endured, armoring himself with coldness and strength. Though covered in wounds, he never gave up on love! Was that right or wrong? 49Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It gets better and better as you go on; it has a really strong aftertaste.

35. 135 堕 Fallen into the Abyss, Unaware of the Pain of Parting 堕渊不谙离恨苦 Luo Li Nan Wei洛璃楠微Eastern Fantasy161k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads] [Both Powerful] [Xianxia] [Some Angst] [Pursuing His Lover After Losing Him] [Reconciliation and a Happy Ending] An unpredictable, deranged Venerable Lord x a gentle, refined young master Mu Mianchen wanted to honor his engagement and help his junior sister, so he went to the Demon Realm, hoping to make his death seem justified. But Liu Cheny you did not kill him. Instead, he refined him into a puppet. Controlled in the Realm of Rebirth, Mu Mianchen was made to seize a sword. 706Reads—Score—14d adds

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    First, torture the bag and then the knife.

36. 136 涸 An Encounter in a Dried-Up Riverbed 涸辙之遇 Chen Ming from Bazhong巴中陈茗Two Male Leads190k WordsOngoing The Taowu people were massacred in Fujin and fled to the neighboring country of Dawo, hiding in the dense mountains and forests of Blackgate. The Dawo government searched for them year after year and finally found their trail. Now the Taowu people are trapped with nowhere to turn... —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A bittersweet mix...

37. 137 心 The Scheming Adopted Son Is Raising a Puppy Again Today 心机义子今天也在养小狗 Tofu Pudding and Crucian Carp豆花鲫鱼Two Male Leads379k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Younger top, two male leads, one-on-one romance, ancient military setting, alternate history, happy ending] [Nameless orphan × (supposed) bandit's adopted son] [The young master is always right] × [I've worked hard for years and don't want to do this anymore. I need to find a sucker to take over my job.] Sincere, passionate gong × gentle, scheming shou Their tangled love and hatred twists and turns, until it all comes to nothing, like flowers reflected in a mirror and the moon in wat 113Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The attacker's combat power: capable of taking on a thousand troops single-handedly; the receiver's combat power: capable of taking on the attacker's sanity threshold single-handedly!

38. 138 重 Reborn and Doted On by Everyone, Even Boys Deserve Spoiling 重生团宠，男孩子也要被宠 Whiling Away Time with Corn消磨玉米Two Male Leads193k WordsCompleted My writing is amateurish, and I’m a newcomer. Please don’t criticize if you don’t like it; I’m too sensitive to take it. Warning!! No female lead, no female lead. Hurt first, sweet later. In his previous life, Yu Hui lost his life because his mother died in childbirth. Everyone called him a jinx. They ignored him, didn’t care for him, and even kicked him out of the house. Maybe he was just tired. In the year he turned eighteen, Yu Hui ended his life. His father said, “Yu Hui. The Hui means regre 75Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    The bag is beautiful, and the writing is superb.

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