He Has Unrivaled Power, and Outsiders Bow Their Heads Before Him, Yet for the One He Loves, He's Willing To… 他权势滔天，外人见他需俯首，可为了爱人却甘愿…

1. 151 嫁 After Marrying the Cold and Distant Powerful Minister 嫁给清冷权臣之后 Skimming Over the Waves轻舟踏浪Ancient Romance307k WordsCompleted One mountain, two dynasties. The Xiao clan ruled the land. In a chaotic age of war, the Great Liang and Great Sui stood opposed. By a twist of fate, ten-year-old Xu Zhiyi saved a badly wounded boy, unaware that he came from a powerful family. A month spent together in their youth was enough for Xu Zhiyi to catch Xiao Jingyao’s eye. But back then, her heart and mind belonged entirely to Shen Mingchen, the childhood friend who had grown up with her. When they met again, Xiao Jingyao lost his compo 329Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a historical romance novel. The male lead is a young, handsome, and powerful prince, while the female lead is the daughter of a minor official. As children, the female lead saved the male lead, and after a month of spending time together, he fell in love with her. The male lead silently watches over her growth, repeatedly rescuing her and providing devoted companionship as she matures. When she is wrongly accused of being a rebel, he stands up for her, presenting a special imperial decree to propose marriage. After their marriage, he cherishes her dearly. Amidst constant war and chaos, she finds him by chance. "With you in this life, even in the midst of war, it is a prosperous world."

2. 152 江 Master Jiang's White Moonlight Has Arrived, Setting the Capital's Elite Circle Ablaze 江爷的白月光驾到，京圈炸燃了 Bamboo Brings Peace竹报平安Modern Romance642k WordsCompleted [Both Pure + Equally Matched] [Cool-headed but warmhearted all-around heiress Shen Qinghuan + CEO Jiang Huai, who has been plotting to win her over for years] Everyone knew that the Shen family of the capital had two beautiful daughters. The younger sister was both talented and beautiful, and scored a perfect mark on the college entrance exam. When older sister Shen Qinghuan was young, her gangster grandfather took her to Nancheng after an accident. She was hopelessly uncultured and illiterate. 29.8kReads9.3Score3.9kShelves

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   The male lead is incredibly powerful and dotes on only the female lead; both are strong-willed and have multiple identities.

3. 153 谁 Whose Daddy-Type Boyfriend Is This Scheming, Brooding One? 谁家爹系男友这么心机阴湿啊 Bi Ying Xi毕赢兮Modern Romance461k WordsCompleted [A seemingly fragile but truly haughty little fox + a possessive, fatherly tycoon] [Long-planned pursuit + age gap + both leads are inexperienced and devoted + sweet romance + happy ending] Word has it that Huan Ting'an, heir to the top-tier Huan family, is refined and elegant, aloof and abstinent, and has a beloved woman he can't have whom he's searched for in vain for years. After hearing this, Sheng Wen'ying looked in the mirror, then at a photo of the woman he loved, and thought long and har 3.3kReads—Score269Shelves

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   The male lead is a powerful and influential figure who wields absolute power, yet he dotes on the female lead above all others.

4. 154 长 After Being Reborn, the Grand Princess Spoils the Regent Night After Night 长公主重生后，夜夜独宠摄政王 Seaweed Pork Floss Cake海苔肉松小贝Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted [Unhinged, domineering grand princess VS devoted, stone-faced regent] [Ultimate romantic battlefield + one woman and multiple men + physical first, feelings later + flirtatious tension + male lead humbly begging for love + heroine ascends the throne] Zhao Huiyin is the Grand Princess of Great Yan, doted on by Emperor Qianyuan and wielding immense power. But she falls in love with Ye Huaixu, the top-ranked new imperial graduate. She marries him and spends ten years helping him become Right Chan 797Reads7.5Score107Shelves

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   1. I really love this! It's a female-centric story. The female lead doesn't give up her career for love; she's focused on seizing power and ascending the throne. The prince is willing to be her devoted servant, assisting her in reaching the top, while he himself retreats to the background. The prince is amazing, resourceful, and a bit cheesy! [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece] 2. She escapes after a one-sided breakup and returns only to be captured and pampered by a powerful figure. The male lead is a charmingly roguish type with his own influence. He's not kind to everyone, except his own little darling. The female lead is portrayed as a delicate and sweet wife. I love her!

5. 155 醉 A Drunken Nighttime Kiss! One Flirt from Her, and the Arrogant Big Shot’s Heart Races 醉吻夜！她一撩，桀骜大佬心狂跳 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance539k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Climbing the Capital’s Family Tree is now available on all platforms.] [Top Capital City Tycoon · Rebellious, Devoted Suit-Wearing Bad Boy vs. Ballet Princess · Radiant, Proud Little Swan] Li Zhi and Fu Yanze grew up together, but Li Zhi turned out to be the fake heiress. For the sake of his own interests, Fu Yanze chose to get engaged to the real heiress, a leading actress in the entertainment industry. He hoped Li Zhi would understand and said he would come back to marr 59.7kReads9.5Score7.3kShelves

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   🍇✨①He is the king of Southeast Asia, a figure feared by countless people, with a devilishly handsome appearance. She is a stunningly beautiful instructor from country Z, with a figure that is the perfect combination of angel and fairy. 🌿She deliberately makes contact with people🍚 to infiltrate and search for her missing fiancé, but is unintentionally given to a crazy big shot. He falls in love with her at first sight and gives her all his tenderness.

6. 156 前 My Ex Is Determined Never to Let Me Go 前男友誓死不放手 Xiang Xinning向馨宁Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Abduction and possession / reconciliation after a breakup / both are sexually inexperienced / love at first sight / the male lead is mentally unstable and insane) After Gu Jiayi broke up with Lu Siyan on her own, she fled alone to a small town in F Country and hid there for a year. She thought the storm had passed, but never expected that the moment she got off the plane, he would catch her. He pursued her and begged her, but she remained unmoved. This is the story of a powerful underworld boss 12.7kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves
7. 157 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 36.4kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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   The best contemporary romance novel I've read this year, featuring a strong, intelligent couple. The author is highly professional in the business and finance field, making the business battles incredibly exciting, and the romance is also very delicate. This book has a deep foundation and is suitable for seasoned readers. The male lead is madly in love, and the female lead is also brilliant. The only problem is the lack of substitutes. Every main and supporting character is outstanding and indispensable. Suitable for readers with discerning taste, offering a unique and extreme emotional rollercoaster, avoiding clichés. The pacing is steady, starting slowly but building up to a sweeter, more intense feeling as you read on. It has a grand scope and will leave you with something to ponder. The plot takes off after chapter ten. Trust me, you'll come back and thank me after you finish reading it.

8. 158 始 Don't Rush, First Emperor. I Have English Class to Attend 始皇别急，我先去上英语课 The Long Sword of the Sunset Empire夕阳帝国的长铗Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Two-way transmigration between ancient and modern times + Qin Shi Huang pairing + a touch of infrastructure-building and political intrigue] (Composed, restrained emperor × transmigrated heroine | a man in power learns to bow his head and love | carefully planned affection and protection at every step) ⚠️The male lead isn't chaste / extreme heroine devotion, read with caution⚠️ ⚠️Not a formulaic romance. If you only enjoy wish-fulfillment stories or cookie-cutter characters, read with caution⚠️ 1.2kReads7.5Score107Shelves

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   [🌸🌸This bestselling novel, "The Powerful Man Bows Down for Love," is really good!🌸🌸 You'll regret it if you don't read it!] Read the first few chapters and you'll find the plot very original and the pacing is tight. If you want to read high-quality novels, this is the book for you! Highly recommended!

9. 159 重 Reborn, I Made the Unhinged Tycoon Cry 重生后，我把疯批大佬惹哭了 Ah e Qin啊e沁Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted In her past life, she let him trample her whole heart. She saw through the scumbag’s true colors, was betrayed by her best friend, and ended up abandoned by everyone! She never expected heaven to give her another chance, allowing her to be reborn and live her life all over again! This time, she would take revenge on that pair of awful people! Ruan Xi rolled up her sleeves and got straight to work. She paid people back on the spot, beat scumbags right then and there, and took down every backstabb 452Reads8.7Score100Shelves

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   The female lead is reborn, and both the male and female leads are deeply in love with each other. It's super sweet and definitely worth reading. The story is relatively short, so you can finish it quickly.

10. 160 暗 Ripples in the Darkroom 暗室惊潮 The Mountain Startled at the Start of the Month月初惊山Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted [Stealing someone's partner and taking their place + brothers caught in a love triangle + intense push and pull + powerful man goes mad for love + instinctive attraction + old flames reignited + barging in to steal his love + sweet romance + one-on-one] In the second year of her marriage to Xie Xunyu, Yu Ran no longer wanted to be his wife. She didn't want to keep waiting for a husband who never came home, or keep trending because of his scandals. So she decisively divorced Xie Xunyu. After the 5.3kReads6.3Score438Shelves

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    He's destined to be henpecked in the future.

11. 161 窒 Choking in Surrender 窒息沉沦 Qianqian Yuege芊芊玥歌Modern Romance259k WordsCompleted [Cross-cultural romance x stunning, graceful East Asian beauty x ruthless, volatile British crime-family boss] Ji Qiutang had a stunning, graceful face, but without connections, all she could do back home was play a meek, put-upon bit-part actress. By chance, she found herself in Britain and stumbled into an endless forest, where she happened upon a firefight between rival family gangs. Amid the hail of bullets, a devastatingly handsome man whisked her away. An unexpected turn of events brought 1.3kReads8.8Score133Shelves

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    British tycoon vs. Stunning Eastern actress

12. 162 跪 Kneel and Kiss the Iris 跪吻鸢尾 All Living Things30芸芸众生30Modern Romance2.0M WordsOngoing Tu Mingyuan was made to marry the ruthless CEO of the Li family in her sister's place. He spent every night indulging himself with her, and she thought he loved her. But that was only what she believed. When he had to choose between two people, she was the one he abandoned. Pregnant, she fell into the sea and vanished without a trace. At last, the ruthless CEO went mad. “Drain every drop of seawater if you have to, but find her! I want her alive if she's alive, and her body if she's dead!” Three 2.9kReads—Score181Shelves

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    He wielded immense power, and all outsiders bowed before him, yet he alone was willing to kneel before her.

13. 163 哥 My Brother's Rose Was Forcefully Stolen 哥哥的玫瑰被强势掠夺 Sleeping Shadow眠影Modern Romance3.5M WordsOngoing [Romance and political intrigue / Love seized by force / Coercive romance / Angsty with a little sweetness / Obsessive hero ★ Extreme possessiveness ★ Devoted love] P.S. The hero is strong, the heroine is weak. Lu Nianchen gets into Beiwudance Academy, the school of her dreams. On the night she arrives, her older brother, Lu Chengyou, brings her to a glittering, illusory banquet. Amid the dazzling lights, the girl catches a glimpse of a tall man with sharp, penetrating features as he walks into 2.3kReads8.4Score116Shelves

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    🍣✨The female lead is forced into marriage, but the male lead dotes on her from the start. 🌿Lu Nianchen is admitted to her dream school, the Beijing Dance Academy, and her brother, Lu Chengyou, takes her to a whimsical dinner party. 🌳In the glittering lights, she sees Zhou Zhenping. That night, the thirty-year-old Zhou Zhenping has no idea that meeting Lu Nianchen will be his inescapable fate. [Laughing][Laughing]

14. 164 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 5.1kReads5.6Score238Shelves
15. 165 惊 Jing Yu Xun Jin 惊予浔槿 The Rabbit's Corner兔子的角落Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Marriage first, love later | Older man | Sweet romance | 1v1, both leads are each other's only partner | Slow burn] [The rating just came out, but it'll go up later] In Beijing's elite circles, everyone said the eldest daughter of the Luo family was cold and indifferent. Luo Jin thought so too, and figured she was perfectly suited to being a pawn in a marriage alliance. So when the “smiling King of Hell” proposed to her in front of everyone at a banquet, she asked only six words: “When are we r 11.3kReads8.4Score1kShelves

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    Those in positions of power bow their heads! He truly loves it!

16. 166 诡 Creepy Matchmaking: The Ghost Emperor Is Actually a Henpecked Husband 诡异婚配：诡帝大人竟然是妻管严 Someone Dreaming in Broad Daylight人在白天做梦Modern Romance622k WordsOngoing [Just got a rating, it’ll rise later] [Childhood Sweethearts + Long-Laid Plans + Mutual Devotion + Protective Husband Who Plays the Pig to Eat the Tiger + A Tiny Bit of Horror + Livestreaming + Slightly Ensemble Cast] In this world, everyone is chosen by a supernatural realm for marriage upon turning eighteen, and every human’s marriage partner is a supernatural being. Fang Li’s match is a low-level supernatural being wearing a pig’s head mask. He looks frail and needs her protection. But ever s 3.1kReads8.0Score319Shelves

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    The male lead is incredibly powerful, but he's willing to humble himself for the female lead.

17. 167 霸 Possessive Love: The Abstinent Monk Demands Kisses Day and Night 霸道占有：禁欲佛子日夜索吻 Dreaming Drunk on Black Coffee清咖醉梦Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + sweet romance + possessive + unhinged + domineering + intensely possessive] [Sweet, alluring flirt VS unhinged CEO who wears Buddhist prayer beads] Jiang Wanyu was Bo Nanxun’s girlfriend. The first time Bo Nanxun introduced her to Bo Yan, the usually aloof, chaste, and refined man fell in love with her at first sight. Bo Yan was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and ruled Jiangcheng. Whatever he liked, he had to possess, and women were no exception. Jiang Wanyu, a little 628Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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    In the first book, the male lead falls in love with the female lead at first sight 💘. He steals his nephew's girlfriend, imprisons the female lead for half a month, and is very possessive of her [heart]. In the second book, there's a misunderstanding between the male and female leads. Initially, the female lead pursues the male lead, but later the male lead experiences a "wife-chasing" scenario. They torment and flirt with each other, taking down the scumbags. After resolving the misunderstandings, it's very sweet [heart].

18. 168 致 Deadly Seduction: The Abstinent Big Shot Begs Me for Love 致命撩拨，禁欲大佬他卑微求宠 Tea Brewed with Autumn Water秋水煎茶Modern Romance576k WordsCompleted [She pursues him at first + he chases her after the breakup + showbiz + mutual flirting + putting scumbags in their place] [Cool, sexy, seductive actress vs. domineering CEO who doesn't mean what he says] Ji Nansang is a mysterious big shot in H City. Rumor has it he's cold and heartless, uninterested in women, and utterly chaste. Li Pan is a rising star in domestic showbiz, cool and beautiful, with a soft body and slender waist. To escape her predicament, she kissed him in front of everyone. H 544Reads8.9Score104Shelves
19. 169 退 After Our Engagement Is Broken, CEO Li Chases His Wife to the Ends of the Earth 退婚后厉总追妻火葬场 Qiu Qiqi秋琪琪Modern Romance735k WordsCompleted Jing City is a bustling place where powerful families and political intrigue intertwine. The four great families of the capital, the Nan, Li, Jing, and Ye, each have their own influence. Nan Qiao was switched at birth and returned to the Nan family at eighteen. However, at her homecoming banquet, Li Mohan was attacked with a cold poison by a rival, and the evidence pointed straight to Nan Qiao. Furious, he smashed the token that symbolized their engagement and called it off. Nan Qiao was also in 3.3kReads8.4Score199Shelves

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    Sweet romance, the protagonist is a doting husband!!!

20. 170 跟 After Marrying the Young Master of Tianjin’s Elite, the Whole Internet Goes Wild Shipping Us 跟津圈太子爷结婚后，全网嗑疯了 The North Wind Hasn't Slept北风未眠Modern Romance396k WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance, Both Pure, Marry First and Fall in Love Later, Six-Year Age Gap, An Old Flame Rekindled, The Powerful One Bows His Head] Movie star VS straight-laced man Dazzling beauty X restrained, fatherly type When Shi Wu was twenty, she landed the third female lead in a famous director’s film and shot to fame with her looks and acting skills. But the scandal that followed ruined her reputation and sent her crashing to rock bottom. He Jinglan is the head of a top-tier wealthy family, a 11.3kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    The first book features a powerful Southeast Asian underworld boss who wears Buddhist prayer beads but is ruthless. He openly ties his lover's silk hairband to the handle of his pistol [smirk]. (He adores her and is willing to die for her. There's a 10-year age gap; the protagonist forcibly takes her away.)

21. 171 嫁 I Married a Daddy-Type Big Shot. Well, Great, I’m Still Alive 嫁给爹系大佬，恩，很好，还活着 Lady Huahua花花大人呀Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted After their one-night stand, Jiang Yi never expected the man to be not only of distinguished status, but also of her father's generation. That wasn't all: he was the uncle of the man she was supposed to marry for a family alliance. Bai Heng, known in the underworld as Fourth Master Bai, was ruthless and worth tens of billions. No one could have imagined he would fall for a woman. Afraid her parents would find out she'd gotten involved with Bai Heng, Jiang Yi avoided him at every turn. But the lo 48.9kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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    I highly recommend this book!

22. 172 我 My Ex Has Been Acting Strange Lately 我的前任最近有点奇怪 A Boat in the Thorn Forest荆棘林里的船Modern Romance236k WordsCompleted [Breaking up and reuniting] [Hot-tempered, hard-mouthed, hard-hearted heroine × proud hero who’s willing to bow his head for love] Shen Yu has an unmatched family background, brilliant intellect, and captivating looks. He’s the ultimate golden boy, raised amid the admiration and envy of everyone around him. His life has always gone smoothly, and he’s never known what it means to fail. Then he met Yun Mo and suffered the worst defeat of his life. He also gained someone who would forever hold a pl 109Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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    🍅The first book features a male lead with a great family background. He's always been admired and successful, but he falls for the female lead. She leaves, and he can't forget her. Years later, she returns, and he starts appearing before her every few days.🤦

23. 173 乖 Be Good, Don’t Make a Scene: The Celibate Male Lead Coaxes Her Softly 乖，别闹：禁欲男主轻声撩哄 Drunk in Jiuxiangli九香里醉Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted [Top-tier wealthy family + celibate Buddhist-style gentleman + marriage before love + devoted to each other] [The new book’s rating is low at first! It’ll gradually go up!!!] A beautiful, delicate jewelry designer × a powerful, doting male lead - Wen Hehe married her uncle. A man with no blood relation to her, who was the very picture of gentlemanly grace. … To escape Bo Yuzhou’s confinement, Wen Hehe left F Country alone and came to Yuncheng. Her father’s company went bankrupt, and to keep it a 125Reads8.7Score—Shelves
24. 174 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 74.3kReads9.3Score9.4kShelves
25. 175 宝 Baby, Stop Running 宝贝别再跑了 Zhang Shumeng张书萌Modern Romance508k WordsCompleted Resilient, alluring female instructor vs. bloodthirsty, unhinged male lead, one-on-one, both untouched Taking her by force + two equally powerful leads + the powerful one bows his head The story of a woman who goes undercover in a lawless part of Southeast Asia and, by chance, meets a group of powerful men. He chases her as she runs, but it ends happily. 1.1kReads8.7Score100Shelves
26. 176 在 Urgent! My Ex-Boyfriend Turned into a Zombie and Came Looking for Me 在线急！前男友变成丧尸找上门了 Writing Sauce码字酱Sci-Fi & Apocalypse448k WordsCompleted Male lead: villain, zombie big shot, possessive, devoted only to her. Female lead: useless, bratty, pampered. Mind-reading. No System, no superpowers. An apocalypse story where human nature is dark. Readers with strong morals and upright values, please stay away. The male lead is a zombie who blindly spoils the female lead. If that bothers you, don't read. One last thing: don't overthink it. This is a work of fiction, so don't apply it to real life. When the apocalypse suddenly broke out, a litt 41.3kReads9.1Score4.3kShelves
27. 177 惊 Shocking! The Cruel Tyrant Begs Me Not to Fear Him 惊！狠戾暴君卑微求乖乖别怕他 An Muxi安穆希Ancient Romance527k WordsCompleted 877Reads9.0Score100Shelves

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    A perfect story! 🌸🌸🌸 The male lead is the ruler of a nation, wielding immense power, feared by all. The female lead, feeling sorry for the villain in the book, transmigrates into the body of a cat serving the male lead. She almost gets killed by him! The female lead is heartbroken, wishing she hadn't felt sorry for him. The male lead overhears her thoughts as soon as she arrives, and he willingly dedicates himself solely to her.

28. 178 高 The Ice-Cold Enigma Is Actually a Control Freak 高冷enigma竟是控制狂 Sweet Sugar Pastry甜糖酥酥Two Male Leads437k WordsCompleted [ABO, the bottom pursues the top at first; later, the top pampers the bottom. A mix of sweet and angsty, happy ending. The bottom has a past at the beginning.] Bai Xinian is an S-rank alpha. Aside from being handsome and experienced in love, he is completely useless. Xiao Xiangheng is an enigma: handsome, fit, and brilliant, but fiercely possessive. … Bai Xinian fell for Xiao Xiangheng at first sight. But he always felt he wasn't good enough for him, so he could only admire him from afar. Then 985Reads9.0Score111Shelves

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    He's a domineering figure, and now all I can think about is the male lead's line, "You can only belong to me." The male lead's enigma is off the charts; he demands she report when he takes her home and asks for her permission to meet with anyone. It's driving my blood pressure up, yet I can't stop watching.

29. 179 极 Utterly Humble, I Only Want to Be Her Dog 极致卑微，只想做她身边的一条狗 Ting Rong听容Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted Back when Xiao Weiwei was living under someone else’s roof, she treated Xiao Moxun like a dog and ordered him around. Later, Xiao Moxun rose to immense power, drove her family into bankruptcy, and kept her by his side. Someone said to Xiao Weiwei, “He’s still treating you well? Isn’t he pathetic? Just wait, he’ll torture you to death!” But now the all-powerful Xiao Moxun was fretting. “Baby, what will it take for you to eat?” “Get down on your knees and let me use your back as a dining table. Th 3.7kReads7.9Score192Shelves

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    Once a dependent of Chi Weiwei, Xiao Moxun was at her beck and call. But fortunes changed. After gaining power, Xiao Moxun bankrupted the Chi family and imprisoned her. What was expected to be a cruel revenge turned out to be Xiao Moxun's extreme doting on Chi Weiwei, complying with all her demands.

30. 180 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 15.3kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
31. 181 娇 Tender Allure 娇引 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted [The print edition of A Captivating Temptation is now available] [Sweet romance in Beijing’s elite circles, both leads are devoted only to each other] A refined, aloof, secretly seductive big shot × a wild, rebellious young heiress with a wicked streak! Seduction! Tension! A long-planned pursuit! The first time they met, Wen Yu played Beijing power player Pei Yi. He saw right through her. “Don’t want to take responsibility?” The second time, Wen Yu barged into the restroom and caught a glimpse o 16.7kReads9.2Score2kShelves

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    With a loud crash, the hotel room door was suddenly flung open. "Anti-prostitution raid!" Startled awake, Wen Yu turned to see several unfamiliar figures in the doorway. "Ah—!" Realizing what was happening, Wen Yu yanked the covers up, covering her face. Looking closer, she saw a man in bed! "Holy crap!" Wen Yu kicked wildly, yelling, "Back! Back! Back!" Suddenly, her calf was gripped by a strong hand, the warmth of the man's palm spreading to her calf. His handsome brows furrowed slightly, his eyes half-closed, his deep, slightly husky voice trembling. "Don't kick." Wen Yu froze, hastily pulling her leg away from his grasp, swallowing hard. He was fucking hot! But! Why was he in her bed?! She hadn't ordered anything! Before Wen Yu could speak again, a man and a woman in plainclothes rushed up and pinned her down and the man on the bed, respectively. "Don't move!" "We've received a report that room 303 at the Jinshan venue is suspected of illegal transactions. Please come with us."

32. 182 娇 Sweetheart, Don’t Run. The Mad Big Shot Loves You Fiercely 娇娇不逃，疯批大佬强势爱 Yu Li裕俪Modern Romance412k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced + six-year age gap + ambiguous romance + size difference + mixed-race male lead + raising kids later on + one-on-one + happy ending] [Bright and lively sweetheart × ruthless, lustful, rugged tycoon] - Wensikelun Gaideli was a man who put profit above all else. As head of the top-tier Gaideli financial dynasty, he was decisive and ruthless. When he was twenty-two, Wensikelun was lying low and feigning weakness while secretly visiting the Chu family to recruit his f 34.2kReads8.4Score6.5kShelves

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    It's great!! It's just a new book.

33. 183 断 After I Stopped Updating, the Prince Regent Dragged Me into the Book 断更后我被摄政王拽进了书里 Nine Salted Duck Eggs九颗咸鸭蛋Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted [Possessive, villain, lighthearted, hilarious, sweet romance] Mo Li transmigrates into a book, dragged into the novel she wrote by the Prince Regent and turned into a little silver snake? To get back to her own world, she decides to kill the villain, Lu Ya, and fast-forward straight to the ending. But later she realizes that beauty is dangerous, especially male beauty! After spending every day together, Lu Ya starts looking at her in a very different way. ~ Lu Ya can hear the snake’s thoughts. S 1.7kReads9.2Score312Shelves
34. 184 藏 Spring Deep in Tibet 藏地春深 North of the Nanling Mountains南岭以北Modern Romance177k WordsCompleted My new work is here! Everyone is welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 712Reads8.0Score100Shelves
35. 185 难 Hard to Handle: The Wild Crown Prince Is About to Cry 难哄，野痞太子爷要哭了 Donghua's Seven Disciples, Who Love Stewed Meat爱吃炖肉的东华七子Modern Romance613k WordsCompleted [Wealthy families x forced possession x groveling pursuit x happy ending] [Sweet girl x wild, unruly heir x one-on-one romance] The first time Xu Zhiqiao saw Zhou Cong was in the courtyard of her new home. The man lounged in a rattan chair with his legs crossed and drawled, “Such a cute little sweetheart. How about calling me big brother?” The bone cuff on his ear glinted coldly. Xu Zhiqiao kept her distance, terrified of this devil who could turn the world upside down and control everything. On 50.8kReads9.2Score5.2kShelves

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    💥A powerful and influential prince, 💥💥💥a delicate and sweet-talking little princess👸🏻, a Southeast Asian prince who values ​​power above all else, a fake gentleman who is actually a yandere. The male lead was initially an underling of the female lead's father, but showed her no respect whatsoever. The next second, he seemed ready to devour the female lead, this little white rabbit, whole.

36. 186 国 The Imperial Preceptor Above: The Unhinged Empress Turns on the Charm 国师在上：疯批女帝撩上瘾 I'm the Crispy Candy酥糖本酥Ancient Romance401k WordsCompleted [Female-led fantasy + two powerful leads + face-slapping + punishing scum + building her own power base + no putting up with abuse] In her previous life, a monk who had never shed blood or slaughtered anyone killed the entire world for her, a wicked and notorious demoness. In this life, she only wants to find him, pursue him, flirt with him, and marry him. And while she's at it, she'll punish some scum and settle a score or two... The aloof, women-averse Imperial Preceptor never turns down her a 928Reads9.1Score210Shelves
37. 187 清 The Aloof Buddhist Monk Avoids Women, Yet Secretly Kisses Her Every Day 清冷佛子不近女色，背地日日缠吻 A Ruan Isn't Soft阿阮不软Modern Romance520k WordsCompleted A beguiling beauty in a qipao × a cool, calculating Buddhist devotee (Ancient-to-modern + intense push and pull + sweet romance) Yu Hua, the breathtakingly talented princess of Great Ling, transmigrates into a book on her way to a political marriage and becomes the foolish, dull-witted sacrificial female lead in the story. In the original, her fiancé, Lu Yanli, breaks off their engagement and immediately takes her younger sister’s hand. Her family and friends turn against her, and she eventually 5.3kReads9.3Score637Shelves

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    🌻The first book features a female lead who transmigrates from ancient times to the present. She's a cool and aloof beauty, proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. [Thumbs up] The male lead is a powerful and aloof Buddhist monk, yet he willingly submits to her. [Heart] 🌻The second book features a male lead, Si Yubai, feared by everyone, who bows down to him. He's very possessive and even keeps a giant snake as a pet. [Laughing and crying] The female lead is truly cool and strong. 👍 The male lead is incredibly doting on her…

38. 188 京 The Ninth Master of the Capital’s Reborn Little Rose: Alluring Yet Obedient 京圈九爷的重生小玫瑰，又欲又乖 Eating Tomatoes Without Gaining Weight吃番茄不长胖Modern Romance652k WordsCompleted A short drama adapted from the author's novel Late Night, Don't Say My Name is now available. [Reborn romance + long-planned scheme + obsessive second male lead pursues his wife + the Ninth Lord takes the lead] In her previous life, Meng Mingxuan misunderstood the Ninth Lord, who doted on and loved her, believing he and her older sister were in a tragic love affair. She did everything she could to flee his side and married Yin Ting, a poor man whose profile resembled the Ninth Lord's. In the end 32.2kReads9.3Score10.2kShelves
39. 189 步 Falling for You, Step by Step: I’m Done Being Your Substitute 步步沦陷，这替身我不当了 Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Modern Romance404k WordsCompleted The Shen family’s heir is notorious for being picky about women, but Xiang Nuan got picked thanks to a face that bore a passing resemblance to his ideal woman. She played the sweet, sensible, innocent girl to perfection, doing her best to fulfill her role as a substitute. Shen Yanshi treated her generously, too. In the two years they were together, she landed plenty of great opportunities, going from an unknown extra to a fairly well-known second-tier actress. Then his one true love came back. X 36.6kReads9.1Score4kShelves

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    💥A powerful and influential prince, 💥💥💥a delicate and sweet-talking little princess👸🏻, a Southeast Asian prince who values power above all else, a fake gentleman who is actually a yandere. The male lead was initially an underling of the female lead's father, but showed her no respect whatsoever. The next second, he seemed ready to devour the female lead, this little white rabbit, whole.

40. 190 夫 My Husband Doesn't Talk Much, but the Crown Prince Sure Does 夫君不长嘴，但太子长了啊 Fubao Is a Giant Panda福宝是个大熊猫Ancient Romance197k WordsOngoing Cheng Xihe had a bizarre, surreal dream. In it, she was a wicked supporting character, while her husband, the Court of Judicial Review's chief, and his colleague Tang Tang were the male and female leads. One was clever and brave, the other perceptive and sharp-eyed. They became the objects of everyone's admiration and envy, while she, consumed by jealousy and keeping male lovers, was secretly executed in the end. When she woke from the nightmare, a young man gazed at her with soulful, shimmeri 5Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    Despite being second only to the Crown Prince, he willingly became the female lead's mistress.

41. 191 禁 My Abstinent Uncle Is a Fake Monk 禁欲小叔是位假佛子 Li Jiugge离九歌Modern Romance434k WordsCompleted [Older, protective male lead + Age gap + Beijing social circle + Secret crush + Both leads are each other's first and only] [Gentle, graceful beauty from Jiangnan ✖️ Ascetic Buddhist gentleman of Beijing's elite] Rumor has it that the head of the Fu family is composed and self-possessed, refined and abstinent, like a Buddhist monk. Countless women want to marry him. A young woman is always by his side, gentle and gracious, her affection for him plain to see. By family seniority, she has to call 7.1kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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    1️⃣ A gentle and refined beauty from Jiangnan and a Buddhist prince from Beijing. The male lead transforms from a detached and indifferent person into a doting husband, while the female lead is a gentle, intellectual, and beautiful woman. Both families are very loving. The entire story is sweet and romantic with no angst or manipulative elements. 2️⃣ The male lead is a powerful and handsome prince from Beijing, the undisputed heir to his family, and he dotes on the female lead immensely.

42. 192 甜 Sweet Spoiling: The Empress Is Adorable and Soft 甜宠：皇后娘娘又娇又软 Yang Congxin杨从心Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Historical romance + household intrigue + sweet romance The emperor of the Great Liang has only one woman in his harem: the empress. This leaves the court officials deeply dissatisfied. What displeases them even more is that His Majesty the Emperor actually carries the empress into court! 7.1kReads7.6Score360Shelves

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    Several ancient romance novels that I especially love

43. 193 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 1.3kReads8.8Score106Shelves

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    He is a powerful arms tycoon in Southeast Asia; she is a kind and independent female doctor from China! 🍁🍁🍁 A twist of fate binds them together. A conspiracy and love story unfold! 🚆🚆🚆

44. 194 心 Cherished Darling 心肝宠 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted (Top-tier wealthy family, a modern Jiangnan beauty as the heroine, an obsessive male lead, the heroine pursues him at first, then he spoils her relentlessly, devoted to each other, happy ending) For the sake of the child in her belly, Lu Zhiling was forced to marry an obsessive tycoon. Everyone thought she wouldn’t live long enough to give birth. To stay alive, she began winning him over. Before she knew it, she had become the apple of his eye. Later, she prepared to run away. His car was perche 79.8kReads9.5Score8.2kShelves

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    🥳Here they are! I wonder if these recommendations suit your taste~ First book: It starts with love at first sight and ends with love growing over time~🌸 Second book: The male lead is crazy and sarcastic in the beginning, but later pretends to be pitiful in front of his wife~😻 Third book: A sweet and heartwarming story about raising a child~ The plot is fast-paced~ Both the male and female leads have sharp tongues~🐾

45. 195 皇 The Reborn Emperor Seeks His Wife Back, and It Starts in Hell Mode 皇上重生追妻，开局就是地狱模式 Bobo Fish波波魚Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [One-on-one + Both leads are each other’s only love + Sweet romance + The chase to win her back + Shameless hero] Her father and brother had been framed and died unjustly. The culprit was the very man she had given everything to help ascend the throne. With her heart turned to ash, Song Wushuang climbed the palace wall and leaped off. ...But she didn’t die. The dog emperor caught her halfway down, and after she broke one of his legs, his personality changed completely. He tossed aside all that d 5.2kReads8.0Score239Shelves
46. 196 千 After the Heiress Returned, the Whole City Doted on Her 千金归来后被全城团宠 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance637k WordsCompleted [Retired soldier and heiress of a gambling king’s family × refined young master of a scholarly family] [Long-planned scheme × marriage first, love later × both are devious] Sheng Lanyin, the gambling king’s heiress from the Sheng family of Aocheng, was a vain, beautiful, willful young lady. She was also a retired soldier, bold and commanding. Her reason for retiring was: [Go home, deal with my scumbag father and his string of mistresses, and inherit the family fortune on the way.] Xie Yanci, the 16.3kReads9.4Score1.8kShelves
47. 197 才 I Refuse to Fall for the Big Boss 才不要和大领导谈恋爱 A Little Cup of Winec一杯小酒cModern Romance245k WordsOngoing Forced love + love at first sight + doting romance + happy ending + obsessive hero + workplace romance + powerful families Su Niannian is new to the workplace, as blank as an unpainted sheet of paper. On her first day, she takes the wrong elevator and stumbles, in a panic, into a meeting of senior leaders. Her documents scatter across the floor. In the sudden silence, the stern-faced man at the head of the table slowly raises his eyes. One glance from him, and his silent authority sends her fle 1.4kReads6.3Score—Shelves

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    First Love, Forced Love: Set in a state-owned power system enterprise, the story revolves around a wealthy second-generation heir from Beijing who encounters the love of his life while on assignment in a small county. The female lead is a recent graduate who, on her first day at work, accidentally stumbles into the male lead's company after taking the wrong turn, thus beginning a slightly domineering yet heartwarming and happy love story.

48. 198 重 Reborn, the Noble Consort Only Wants to Be the Villain 重生后贵妃她只想当反派 Love Sleeping In爱睡懒觉Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + sweet romance + no angst] After being reborn, Ye Jiujiu takes her brash, don’t-mess-with-me attitude to the extreme: She kicks the meticulously dressed Consort Li into the water; She slips laxatives into the tea of the coquettish Consort Yun; She wreaks havoc at the flower-viewing banquet the Empress painstakingly prepared; The consorts all rush to the emperor to complain: The cool, dignified emperor says, “I established this harem solely to give the Noble Consort something to 3.5kReads9.1Score349Shelves
49. 199 心 Sweet and Gentle, Deep in His Heart 心尖上的乖软 Shi Yiyuan十一源Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [1v1, sweet romance, devoted couple, childhood-to-lovers] The Xiao family of the capital has a young girl named Xie Xiyou. She may not have the surname Xiao, but she is the little princess of the family, adored by everyone. The fourth young master of the Xiao family, Xiao Suchuan, is a leading figure in business who has been cool and reserved since childhood. He treats everyone with distant indifference, yet gives all his tenderness and patience to Xie Xiyou! Xie Xiyou is sweet and obedient. She 5kReads9.1Score439Shelves
50. 200 野 Wild Desire: The Powerful Boss Forces His Love on Her, and His Sweetheart Can’t Escape His Embrace 野欲大佬强制爱：娇娇难逃他掌心 Lush and Blooming葳蕤盛放Modern Romance568k WordsCompleted [Forceful conquest + obsessive love + intense push and pull + seductive teasing + forced love + possessive doting + sizzling sexual tension + rivals fighting for her in a dramatic love triangle] While a wild and powerful tycoon was playing the pig to eat the tiger, a naive little darling, unaware of how dangerous he was, offered him a piece of tiramisu. From then on, he clung to her relentlessly. Under the guise of love, the tycoon imprisoned his little darling in a luxurious cage. Day or night, 1.3kReads8.3Score—Shelves

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    He wields immense power and plunders by force, yet whenever he sees her, he feels utterly subservient, like a sycophant.

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