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1. 51 醉 The Top Courtesan of Zuixian Tower: Young Master Pei's Cherished Beauty 醉仙楼头牌：裴公子的掌下娇 Long Bamboo Pole长竹竿Ancient Romance264k WordsCompleted Lin Wanying transmigrates and becomes the daughter of a convicted minister, at the mercy of others in Yangzhou's Zuixian House. Barely arrived, she is pinned to a punishment bench and beaten for three days, nearly losing her life. To protect her virtue and stay alive, she uses modern methods to plan each step carefully. She auctions off her first night through a “talent bidding” event for an astronomical sum, then strikes a “perform, but never sell my body” deal with Pei Yanzhi, the third young 1.1kReads—Score10114d adds
2. 52 强 Fiercely Doting on Her: Wild Temper? One Kiss and Those Lips Will Be Swollen, Then You'll Behave 强势宠爱，性子野？嘴亲肿就乖了 Tiezhu's Pig铁柱的猪Modern Romance393k WordsCompleted [Gorgeous college girl] X [Brooding, intensely possessive powerful man] X [And a sunny boy too] X [Size difference] X [Even a forced romance can be sweet] That night, she finally snapped and fled the hellish home she had been trapped in. “Damn it! Don’t let her get away!” Her face deathly pale, desperate to survive, she threw herself in front of a black car. “Take me with you! Or I’ll kill you!” She gripped a small knife, trying to look as menacing as she could. The man raised an eyebrow. His st 8.3kReads8.8Score61014d adds

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3. 53 顶 Ultimate Restraint 顶级克制 Bodhisattva Ye菩萨野Modern Romance289k WordsCompleted Rain poured outside the window, and the air was heavy and damp. The room was silent except for the soft rustle of Zhaoming Ji wiping her hair with a towel. Lu Daiqing sat on the sofa, watching her. She smiled, then padded slowly toward him on her wet, bare feet, and stepped on his white sneakers. - The air was hot and humid, the gloom unending, the tension thick with the scent of gunpowder, and the unspoken intimacy impossible to ignore. Under the same roof, she and he held themselves back, each 19.1kReads9.1Score1.8k14d adds
4. 54 强 Forced Love! My Beastly Husband Falls for Me Step by Step 强制宠爱！野兽老公他步步沦陷 The Untamed Mustang野马无疆Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available at major bookstores] [Cross-cultural romance × sweet love in a wealthy family] [Gentle, delicate qipao designer × brooding German investor with a background in psychology!] A heartwarming international romance about two people saving each other! The Fred family is Germany’s most powerful dynasty, with a legacy spanning a century. They have not only built their own business empire but are also the world’s largest investors. The current head of the family is even more 29kReads9.4Score2.7k14d adds
5. 55 人 A Human Cage 人间囚笼 Yan Yizhi言一知Urban538k WordsCompleted [Not a wish-fulfillment story + extremely dark + oppressive and suffocating. Don’t read if you’re faint of heart.] When you’re nearing the end of your life, you can actually feel it coming. Just like right now. The closer that moment gets, the more you want to leave something behind in this world. But what should I leave? Assets lose value, and houses change hands. Nothing material can last forever. So perhaps I should tell everyone my story instead. I’m no good person. I just occasionally feel 116.7kReads9.5Score16.4k14d adds
6. 56 暴 Fierce Passion 暴烈倾欢 Sang Ning桑宁Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Roguishly handsome playboy heir x beautiful, sweet heiress | Tension and push-pull | Twelve-year age gap | Both sexually inexperienced, one-on-one] On Shen Yang’s birthday, her father introduces someone to her. “Yangyang, call him Uncle.” He’s her father’s “best” business partner. Young and handsome, he wears a string of prayer beads on his left wrist. The first time Zhou Sijing sees her, a faint smile plays across his carefree, roguish features. “How utterly boring.” Who could have 2.4kReads8.3Score16814d adds
7. 57 跑 Run! Why Did You Stop? 跑啊，怎么不跑了？ Willow Leaf Tea Mountain柳叶茶山Two Male Leads461k WordsCompleted [Unhinged yandere + forced love + confinement + both leads are each other's first and only] “Go on, run. Why did you stop? Aren't you good at running?” “...Please, let me go...” “Wouldn't it be nice to stay by my side? Why do you insist on running away?” Qin Siyu felt a possessive, obsessive fixation on Xie Ze. When Xie Ze realized it and tried to get away, it was already too late... “Shh... Don't say a word. Just stay like this and let me look at you...” 91.2kReads8.5Score9.1k14d adds
8. 58 疯 Madly Possessive Love: Good Girl, Where Are You Running? 疯批强爱：乖宝，哪里跑 Dou Fu窦馥Modern Romance616k WordsCompleted [Full-cast audio drama now available!] [Unhinged tycoon VS sweet, innocent girl] Lan Yiyi never imagined that a trip overseas to visit her aunt would end with her being abducted for no reason. The only explanation was that the unhinged tycoon had taken a fancy to her on the plane. By the time she woke up, she was in a strange country. She begged the man through tears to let her go, but he only smiled and shook his head, forcing her to stay with him. She had a childhood sweetheart she loved and a 17.3kReads8.7Score1.2k14d adds
9. 59 橄 The First Book by Olive Branch Letter 橄榄枝信的第1本书 Olive Branch Letter橄榄枝信Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Foreign Underworld Boss × International Student | The Long Road to Winning Her Back | Absolute Control] An An is an international student who has come to Manchester. One rainy night, she wanders into a restricted area and stumbles upon a deal. The man is seated in a leather chair, a cigar between his fingers. He glances up nonchalantly. “You saw that?” An An thinks she’s done for. But the man simply stubs out his cigar and has someone take her home. She thinks it was just a close call. Until on 628Reads—Score10114d adds
10. 60 黑 The Underworld Boss's Cage: Forced Tenderness 黑道大佬的囚笼：强制温柔 Xia Xiaoxu Is a Stubborn Obsessive夏小旭是偏执狂Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted The thing Xia Wanxing regretted most in her life was bandaging the wounds of a blood-soaked man in an alley in Italy. Mo Xiao, the youngest head of the Italian Mafia, was cold-blooded, brutal, and obsessive. He never let go of anything he wanted. Overnight, she was stripped of her passport, phone, and freedom, and locked away in his private estate. “If you dare run, I'll cut off one of your boyfriend's hands.” She escaped three times. Each time he caught her, the punishment grew worse: belts, ha 1.1kReads6.4Score10114d adds
11. 61 夏 Xia Xiaoxu Is Biased: Book 23 夏小旭是偏第23本书 Xia Xiaoxu Is a Stubborn Obsessive夏小旭是偏执狂Modern Romance254k WordsOngoing On the day of her graduation trip, Lin Zhi was tricked by her boyfriend into sitting down at a gambling table, where she lost to the most dangerous man in Southeast Asia. Li Yanzhou, the king of the underworld, was obsessive, violent, and fiercely possessive. He imprisoned her and hurt her, threatening to kill her entire family. He told her, “You belong to me. In this life and the next.” She hated him to the core and did everything she could to escape. Every time, she came within a hair's breadt 26Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 62 异 Forced to Stay Abroad, Darling, I've Caught You Again 异国强占，宝贝又抓到你了 Zhu Kaka朱卡卡Modern Romance498k WordsCompleted (Energy tycoon × Chinese dance student) “Zhao Jingwan, the only truth in troubled times is that you have to stay alive.” He taught her how to grow stronger in the darkness. Later, the young woman found her faith again and returned to the stage. She danced for children caught in war, for refugees driven from their homes, for soldiers defending their country, and for world peace. Her faith had never changed. The light shining on the stage was lit for her by that man. Zhao Jingwan danced for the wo 5kReads9.1Score42914d adds
13. 63 是 Even a Bad Seed Heiress Must Be Punished Severely 是坏种大小姐也要狠狠惩戒 Fermented Rice Wine Sprite酒酿小妖Modern Romance262k WordsCompleted (The rating just came out) [Mutual hatred turning to love + mild coercion + coming-of-age romance + both pure] [Villainess] [No moral standards] A revenge-seeking, ruthless older brother × a spoiled, vicious young lady born bad The spoiled young lady who had tormented him from her lofty perch since childhood has finally fallen into her older brother’s hands. “Duan Qingye, you wouldn’t dare!” The next second, “Waaah, brother, I was wrong.” She kneels on the ground, her chin forced up as she 4kReads6.3Score24414d adds

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    This book is incredibly good!

14. 64 娘 Demoted Consort, Bound to the Dragon Bed Night After Night 娘娘被贬，龙榻日日缠 Lu Yan Qiqi鹿言七七Ancient Romance517k WordsCompleted Content warnings [There is a System, but it’s useless and mostly causes trouble. The heroine transmigrates, and the hero is a primitive man.] This story features a henpecked husband dynamic. The heroine isn’t a strong, independent female lead; she grows step by step. The hero is an emperor with a dose of chauvinism. He expects obedience and insists on having the final say. The hero has feelings for the original heroine, but the woman he loves most is always the heroine, who has been loyal to hi 1.8kReads—Score10114d adds

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    This should look somewhat similar, right?

15. 65 女 The Female Side Character Is Too Radiant, and the Villain Can't Stop Kissing Her 女配太明媚，会被黑化大佬亲上瘾 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Modern Romance383k WordsCompleted I got a low score because someone sabotaged me. Kids, don’t read this. “Bright, charming, and bold villainess × a gloomy, unhinged big shot who pretends to be deaf” The moment Song Chuntian opened her eyes, she found herself in the role of the vicious female supporting character who tormented the future big shot. The original owner of her body had committed countless evil deeds. Now reborn, Fu Shen had fallen completely into darkness. He locked her away in a private sanatorium and tortured her 14.1kReads5.8Score79214d adds

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    A domineering, spoiled girl versus a stoic, aloof man. The female lead is constantly causing trouble, and the male lead punishes her when necessary, but also spoils her endlessly. It's a great read! 🧡

16. 66 入 His Forceful Possession After Dark 入夜强势占有 Dancing Snowflakes Everywhere雪儿漫天舞Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted A heart-wrenching, satisfying, sweet original novel [Both are virgins + possessive hero + reunion after years apart + sexual tension + obsessive pursuit] She reunites with her boyfriend, whom she broke up with three years ago, when she’s arrested in a prostitution raid. The man questioning her is her ex-boyfriend, Police Officer Shen Yanzhou. He curled his lip in a mocking smile. “Three years apart, and you’re still making money with your body?” At first, he mistakenly thought she was clinging 3.1kReads5.7Score14914d adds

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    [Double virginity + possessiveness + long-awaited reunion + sexual tension + forceful possession] She reunites with her boyfriend of three years, only to find herself arrested for prostitution. The person interrogating her is her ex-boyfriend, Shen Yanzhou. He smirks, a mocking smile playing on his lips: "Three years apart, and you still prefer to make money with your body?" Initially, he misunderstands, thinking she's clinging to another man. This seemingly despicable woman, however, experiences this: "Su Xiaoxi," he grips her wrist, his possessiveness barely concealing his lingering fear, "Don't even think about escaping again." He can never control his desire for her when he's with her.

17. 67 囚 Imprisoned in Snow: Begging Her to Take Me In 囚雪：求她入怀 The Magic of Roses蔷薇的魔法Modern Romance425k WordsCompleted Just launched, so the rating will gradually rise over time. A wild, unconventional plot. Dive in without worry. [Unhinged brothers × forced love × a cutthroat rivalry for her affection] Xue’er’s whole life has been trapped in an invisible cage, with nowhere to run. Her life was bleak. She met Chen Guolun and gave him her whole heart, only to become entangled in misunderstandings, schemes, and the cruel twists of fate, suffering through love. Lin Haoting is an utterly obsessive madman. Domineerin 14Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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    ⚠️Warning! This is a suffocatingly explicit and angsty romance novel. He is a gentle and refined young master from a prestigious family, yet he locks her in a suburban villa. When his illegitimate son reveals the truth of what happened on a rainy night when she was fourteen, she finally understands: gentleness is a knife, love is a cage, and in this hunt disguised as love, she is the prey...

18. 68 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 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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    This is my current favorite contemporary romance novel. It's Tomato's most enjoyable intellectual romance, with incredibly addictive business battles and exquisitely delicate emotions. It's suitable for highly intelligent readers; beginners and young children should avoid it. The plot is free of any clichés. I don't want to miss a single chapter. If anyone has similar recommendations, please let me know.

19. 69 不 No, Young Master, You’ll Have to Punish Me 不行，公子要罚的 A Suo阿琐Ancient Romance785k WordsOngoing [Gloomy, Strict Illegitimate Young Master × Loyal, Capable Maid | Control, Discipline, Both Virgins, Devotion, Redemption, An Illegitimate Son’s Rise] Liang Yan grew up bearing all the hatred one woman felt for his birth mother. In the depths of the Duke’s manor, he gradually became twisted, until he took in a maid named Yun’er. He raised Yun’er until she became his very soul. Watching her tread carefully and seeing her eyes fill with tears were the only things that made Liang Yan feel human. Bu 11.5kReads8.8Score90814d adds

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    The female lead is obedient and gentle, smart and capable but easily timid; the male lead is very fond of her, dotes on her, and is also very strict with her.

20. 70 小 That Wild Little Darling! She Has the Buddha's Favorite Spoiling Her Night After Night 小宝妹好野！勾得佛子夜夜宠亲 Snake and Panda蛇与熊猫Modern Romance304k WordsOngoing [Chen Tangguo, a rebellious, mischievous little darling X Huo Qiaonan, a highly intelligent, desire-driven Buddhist] Naughty, cheeky raccoon dog VS laid-back capybara [Marriage Before Love + Both Pure + Hilarious Subversion of Tropes + Sweet Romance + Size Difference + Instinctive Attraction + Goofy Heroine + Laid-Back, High-Desire Hero + Two Unwanted Gems End Up Together] Chen Tangguo, granddaughter of Jincheng's richest man, is infamous for her shamelessness. She lives freely and recklessly, 12.6kReads—Score95714d adds

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    The male protagonist slowly educates his dramatic wife.

21. 71 乖 Be Good and Behave! The Overbearing Love of My Adorable Sweetheart 乖乖不许闹！霸宠呆萌小甜心 Mr. Iron Crutch铁拐先生Modern Romance349k WordsCompleted He moves through the smoke-filled, intrigue-ridden upper echelons of society, a master strategist, widely learned, and ruthless when the moment calls for it. She is an 18-year-old girl from a simple old town, living as she pleases: innocent, cheerful, lively, and resilient. Liu Chengfeng suffered from a rare illness as a child. After three days and three nights of emergency treatment, he miraculously recovered, but the underlying condition remained. He is usually no different from anyone else, b 468Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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    In this book, the male lead is ten years older than the female lead. He sets three rules for her, including curfew times. The plot is humorous and funny.

22. 72 全 Global Hunt for a Wife! The Little Madam Has Nowhere to Hide 全球追妻令！小夫人她无处藏身啦 Yan Jiujiu颜久久Modern Romance970k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance | Obsessive and powerful male lead | Unhinged | A deep bag of tricks for winning her back | Coercive possessive love] That night, she was forced to cling to him to save her life... One fateful mistake, and she could never escape him again! Li Yuye, son of the richest man in the country: refined, domineering, arrogant, and obsessive. He gave her all his love and affection. But she still escaped from his “Wellington Dream Castle.” He flew into a rage. “She dared to elope with anothe 8.4kReads9.1Score81814d adds

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    This book has a slightly angsty middle section.

23. 73 重 After I Was Reborn, the Billionaire Young Master Became Obsessed with My Scent 重生后，千亿少爷迷恋我的体香 Mu Zeyou Chen沐泽宥辰Modern Romance683k WordsCompleted The rating has only just opened, so it'll go up later. In her previous life, she thought her boyfriend, a taxi driver, was poor. She stormed out and threw herself into the arms of a real estate tycoon, thinking she could marry into a wealthy family and rise to the top overnight. She never expected that the poor guy was actually the heir to Shanghai's top dynasty, the Maya Group, who had gone missing more than twenty years ago. When she opens her eyes again, she's back before their breakup. The c 23.3kReads8.7Score3k14d adds

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    The male protagonist of this book is a fallen young master, incredibly doting and love-struck, yet he remains true to his original intentions even after returning to his wealthy family. He's also very intelligent in public. The female protagonist is reborn and knows exactly what she wants. Both protagonists are quick-witted and resolve misunderstandings immediately. The author has very positive values, making this a very heartwarming book. It's bound to be a hit. 💅🏻💄

24. 74 太 The Crown Prince's Female Companion Is About to Take His Beating for Him 太子的女伴读要替他挨板子了 Xiuxian, Who Loves the Grey-Necked Bunting喜欢灰颈鹀的秀娴Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted Tong Yuan was Number Nine. She was only seven when they brought her here, one of the youngest among the hundred children. She couldn’t remember how she’d gotten there. All she recalled was that one day, while she was picking through leftovers outside a ruined temple in the south of the city, a man dressed in black came over, crouched down, and asked her, “Would you like to eat your fill?” She said, “Yes.” Then he took her away, and she became Crown Prince Murong Heng’s study companion. 438Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Not bad, it feels good.

25. 75 掠 Capturing the Capital’s Jade Beauty 掠养京枝 Shi Yuqi施鱼柒Modern Romance334k WordsCompleted [Mature man and woman, rekindled romance, reunion after years apart, flirtatious passion, coercive love, stealing someone else's partner, sweet and angsty, happy ending] (Heiress to a prominent Beijing family × powerful tycoon at the helm of a top conglomerate) Duan Jixiao was the ex who had gotten Wen Su the most hopelessly hooked. The day they broke up, he gave her plenty of reasons. The one she remembered most was: “You’re suited for marriage, but not for me.” Six years later, they unexpected 3kReads6.7Score23114d adds

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    [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

26. 76 跨 A Cross-Border Forced Romance! The Ascetic Buddhist Big Shot Caught Me and Kissed Me Until I Cried 跨国强制爱！被禁欲佛子抓到亲哭 Big Sister Xiao Ai小哀姐姐Modern Romance292k WordsCompleted Forced Love | Cross-Border Romance | Powerful Hero and Vulnerable Heroine | Both Pure | Taking by Force | Power Above All | Older-Man Tension in Overdrive [Sinister, Abstinent Tycoon x Resilient, Sharp-Witted Darling] Xie Youli came to Nancheng alone to find her missing uncle, only to be caught up in a conspiracy. The Buddha-like tycoon who ruled from the pinnacle of power was impotent! And half a monk! She was forced to stay by his side to treat him... Thinking that she could leave once she got 3.1kReads—Score23414d adds

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    The male lead is a Southeast Asian tycoon, and the female lead is delicate but doesn't accept her fate. It's not a traditional forced love story; initially, the female lead takes the initiative, but later the male lead can't control himself and falls in love. A rational person loses control for love. [KISS]

27. 77 只 The Little Rules That Are Just for You 只属于你的小规矩 Pudding Jelly a布丁果冻aModern Romance159k WordsCompleted Su Nian has a secret desire: she wants to be utterly possessed and lovingly kept in line, in a unique way that assures her she is loved without reservation. Gu Chengyu has one unshakable principle: love means respect and care. He can’t understand, and can’t bear, treating the woman he treasures like a “punishment.” So she starts “misbehaving” over and over: arriving late for dates, wasting money, sabotaging his work… all to make him lose control and give her the “discipline” she longs for. But h 962Reads—Score10314d adds

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    It's a pretty good story. When the female lead makes a mistake, the male lead punishes her, but he also reflects on his own actions.

28. 78 假 A Good Girl on the Outside, a Wild Mustang Within: The Asexual Uncle Reveals His Secret Identity 假乖巧真野马，禁欲小叔掉马甲 Palm Cake掌心糕Modern Romance206k WordsOngoing [Education] [Secret Identity Revealed] [Coming-of-Age Romance] [Reunion After Years Apart] [Older, Fatherly Love Interest] [Age Gap] [Groveling to Win Her Back] [Rebellious Girl Pretending to Be Sweet ❌ True Fatherly Type Who Planned It All] Everyone in Jiangcheng knew that Gu Yanli kept Lin Yiyi on a tight leash, disciplining her at the slightest provocation. But no one knew that when Lin Yiyi discovered her online boyfriend was Gu Yanli, the mask of a respectable elder he had worn for years sh 3.8kReads—Score39014d adds

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    I'm totally impressed! Older men are awesome!

29. 79 红 Within and Beyond the Red Walls, Spring Breeze Enters the Game 红墙内外，春风入局 Momo's Little Words墨墨小语Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Older, Powerful Man] [Age Gap] [Junior Clerk] [Career Growth] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] One chance encounter, one moment of curiosity, and one... At some point, everything began to change. 58.6kReads8.5Score4.3k14d adds

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    You absolutely must read this! You really must read it!

30. 80 剑 The Sword Immortal Fakes Her Death, but Her Devoted Husband Turns Demon Lord and Won’t Let Her Go 剑仙死遁：娇夫变魔尊偏要痴缠她 One Bored Rich Lady无聊富婆一枚Fantastical Romance144k WordsOngoing Beautiful and kind Sword Immortal x pure, puppy-like boy in the beginning, crazed Demon Venerable later * Song Nianqing was a Sword Immortal of the Qingyun Sect who couldn't be bothered to do anything. Tired of fighting in the war between good and evil, she colluded with a Medicine Immortal, pretended to be powerless, and successfully retired. On her way into seclusion, she casually rescued a frail young man from righteous cultivators. The boy had nowhere to go. With red-rimmed eyes, he begged h 1.6kReads—Score13314d adds

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    🥑A physical attraction! Kisses, hugs, and piggyback rides! 24/7 Togetherness! Powerful, older, domineering, possessive, and subservient to those in positions of authority! Physically unsuitable! The female lead is a pampered heiress, spoiled rotten!

31. 81 掌 Paulownia in the Palm 掌中疏桐 Xin Moran心陌然Ancient Romance902k WordsOngoing The main story is complete. Originally titled A Paulownia in the Palm, the first chapters are free, but the price will go up later! [Mutual Devotion] [Fictional Setting] [Forced Possession] [Beautiful Wife] [Powerful Minister] [Adorable Baby] [Pregnant and on the Run] [Ancient-Era Court Intrigue] [Secret Marriage] Luo Shutong, the most proper young noblewoman in the capital, woke one morning to find Ye Chuan, the all-powerful chief minister, lying beside her. Trembling, she pulled out all the mo 10.9kReads8.0Score51014d adds

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    The husband is very controlling. At first, the female lead is obedient and the male lead is cold, scheming and sharp-tongued. The female lead is engaged to the male lead and becomes pregnant and gives birth to his child.

32. 82 封 The Feudal Tycoon Goes Wild Across the City After His Divorce 封建大佬离婚后，发疯全城 May You Stay Curious and Hopeful你有趣有盼Modern Romance563k WordsOngoing Older, uptight, powerful man with a high sex drive + delicate beauty in poor health + both are inexperienced Jiang Qingwu was born with a special constitution. After marrying Gu Yunzhou, she was gentle and obedient, but she was the one thing she could never bring herself to do: share a bed with him. The great military, political, and business tycoon had married a young wife, yet the two could only treat each other with icy politeness. So, at the end of his tether, Gu Yunzhou arranged for his w 25.7kReads5.6Score1.2k14d adds

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    A powerful, ambitious older man in the military, political, and business worlds // A frail, delicate beauty! Jiang Qingwu followed Gu Yunzhou from her small town back to Z City. Due to her sensitive health, the two were unable to consummate their marriage. The man then arranged for her to move to another city. The next time she saw him was when he came to her door with divorce papers...

33. 83 蓄 A Deliberate Swap of Fiancés 蓄意换婚 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted [Steady, protective, powerful man + fragile yet strong little fox] [Love at first sight + deliberate bride swap + coaxed whirlwind marriage + age gap + both inexperienced in love] [A guiding lover + a little angst, lots of sweetness + devoted and exclusive love + a slow, steady romance] When her younger aunt ran away from her arranged marriage, the head of the Yun family had to choose a new candidate for the alliance. With her psychological condition, Ruan Qingsui was naturally not on the list. 18.6kReads9.3Score2k14d adds

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    What a gem of a male lead! He's gentle, calm, and has a strong fatherly vibe, instantly falling for the sweet and innocent female lead. He melts away her anxieties with his affection, guiding her through transformation, and there are no misunderstandings throughout. His pure and deep love is incredibly moving.

34. 84 人 Strangers in Public, but You Want Me to Soothe You to Sleep Every Night! 人前不熟？却要夜夜哄睡！ San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance505k WordsCompleted [Aloof, celibate hotel CEO & gentle, strong-willed wedding planner] [Love grows over time + Flirtatious push and pull + Age-gap pampering + Both physically and emotionally pure + Extra sweet and steamy] Luo Qianqian, an overworked wedding planner, caught the attention of Shang Chiyu, a man at the very top of the global luxury hotel industry. She also accidentally discovered the secret behind his recurring nightmares. He used a lavish salary to entice her into becoming his personal sleep companio 1.2kReads8.8Score10314d adds

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    A hotel president and a wedding planner who meet unexpectedly, seemingly having no connection but secretly harboring deep feelings for each other, their sweet and tumultuous relationship is incredibly captivating.

35. 85 渗 Love by Infiltration 渗透式爱情 Cong Yuanyuan丛圆圆Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted A troublemaker who seems tough but is soft inside × a younger, scheming man who always cleans up after her Mature adults pushing each other to the limit | Love at first sight, bold flirting, and ambiguous sparks | Dark humor and two crazies falling in love [Playing the fool to catch the tiger, a younger man taming a playboy, and a woman completely under her husband’s thumb] From love at first sight to a love that runs deep: an oddball paired with a lunatic, falling harder with every passing day. 5.6kReads8.5Score48814d adds

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    Go away, go away, I'm dying of laughter! Tomato's style is unlike anything I've ever seen before.

36. 86 被 Caught! The Sweet-Talking Little Sister Secretly Flirts Until Her Brother Grabs Her by the Waist 被抓！绿茶妹宝暗撩引哥哥掐断腰 Yunxi Sa Rui云溪飒蕊Modern Romance148k WordsOngoing [Sweet romance + love that grows over time + everyday romance + older man, eight-year age gap + gradual coming-of-age romance, both adults + happy ending + both leads have only ever been with each other] After her cousin died, Wen Ming became a "murder suspect" and was taken to the police station. She finally managed to escape, only for Xie Mingji to catch her and bring her back, delivering her to her enemies. She thought a devastating end awaited her. But the man stepped in front of her, taught 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Push push push strong push

37. 87 兄 My Brother’s Doll-Like Little Sister Is Mine 兄弟的洋娃娃妹妹是我的 A Fish by the Pond池边有条鱼Modern Romance489k WordsCompleted He took his friend’s sister in out of kindness, never imagining that the little beauty would be exactly his type in every way. She was like a doll, so he couldn’t be blamed for wanting to keep her all to himself. Huh? She says he’s gentle? Of course he is. He’s only gentle with her. He’s a yandere with a refined, charming exterior and a wicked heart. If he didn’t act so charming, how would a young girl ever fall for him? Hehe. He’s going to devour her. The heroine is sweet, obedient, soft, and a 16.5kReads7.5Score1.9k14d adds

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    The male lead will punish these two, and he is extremely fond of the female lead.

38. 88 洋 My Childhood Friend, a Living Doll, Found Me, So I'm Hers 洋娃娃青梅捡到我，所以她是我的 A Fish by the Pond池边有条鱼Modern Romance90k WordsOngoing (The possessive, obsessive big shot * his obedient, naive, beautiful doll-like little sister) (Only devoted to each other + sweet romance + wonderfully smooth sailing) Out of kindness, she brought home a beggar for her little sister. As the beggar grew older, she wondered: Huh? What was going on? How could he be the young master of the Shen family? Wait, wait, why was her little sister getting closer and closer to him? Hmm... Was her little sister not coming back to her own room at night because 82Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 89 在 Running Wild in the Big Shot's Dreams 在大佬梦里撒野 San Chen Yue叁辰月Modern Romance220k WordsOngoing [Tech tycoon pretending to be an ascetic x Brilliant AI genius pretending to be a sweet, innocent girl] [They dream of each other x Older man dotes on her alone x A carefully laid plan x Devoted one-on-one romance and mutual salvation] Genius girl-next-door Yu Youzhi suddenly gets cracked over the head. When she wakes, she discovers she's in bed with her own boss, so she slaps herself. "That didn't hurt! Then let's see how I kill you!" "Zhi Zhi, you're a little wild today. I like it!" Ji Yan 1.1kReads—Score10414d adds

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    The ultimate daddy-type boyfriend has arrived! The gentle male lead is skilled at guiding emotions, and his subtle, enduring affection is captivating.

40. 90 撩 You Flirt and Run? I’ll Catch You and Spoil You Until You Beg for Mercy 撩完就跑？抓回来宠到求饶 Know the Mist, Don't Feel Like Talking知雾不想言Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit | Obsessive and unhinged | Mutual seduction between two devoted lovers | Rekindled romance | Six-year age gap | Powerful man reluctantly lowers his head] Menacing brute × sweet, delicate bunny . After disappearing for three years, Cheng Yike thought she had finally gotten away from Jiang Lie for good. Until she was caught red-handed partying in Southeast Asia. The man, radiating a murderous aura, reached out and locked an arm around her waist. “You really… have gotten bold.” 80Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A delicate, spoiled little devil x a cunning, powerful tyrant 😘 A 6-year age gap, an extreme cross-border possessive relationship. What was initially thought to be a case of the powerful man forcibly imprisoning her turned out to be the little devil falling for him and flirting back. Full of tension, a sweet and sour mutual seduction – feel free to ship it! [Smirk]

41. 91 瘸 The Lame Prince Is Truly Ruthless 瘸腿王爷真狠啊 Rice Fragrance Fills the Autumn City稻香满秋城Ancient Romance126k WordsCompleted A decree of marriage bound Shen Qingyi, the legitimate daughter of a marquis and granddaughter of a Grand Princess, to Xiao Yan, a prince who commanded hundreds of thousands of troops. Thus began their marriage before love. Shen Qingyi was a gifted businesswoman who expanded her ventures across the land. Xiao Yan was ruthless and imposing outside the home, but in front of his wife, he could only obey. That was until his wife, wanting to strengthen the royal household, decided to find capable all 449Reads—Score12514d adds

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    [Shocking][Shocking][Shocking][Shocking] A wealthy merchant's wife is taking a beautiful concubine for a prince who holds military power. [Already interested][Already interested][Already interested] All for the sake of having many children! [Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart]

42. 92 最 The Strongest Clan: No One in the Yu Family Backs Down 最强家族：郁家无怂人 A nomi阿nomiModern Romance549k WordsCompleted Yu Yu thinks the sky has fallen. She turns out to be the fake heiress. The real heiress is coming in hot. What should she do? Sniffle, Dad, are you still going to care about me? Oh, good. As long as you still do. Boohoo, Big Brother, you can't treat her better than me. Fine, I won't. And just like that, the sky clears again. In a turbulent era, great families struggle to survive. The Yu family alone stands firm, unyielding! When family members scheme and the world turns ruthless, the Yu fami 7.2kReads8.0Score36914d adds
43. 93 养 I Raised Her for Ten Years. On Our Wedding Day, She Handed Me a Cup of Poison 养她十年，大婚那日她递来一杯断肠酒 Mo Jianwei墨见微57k WordsCompleted I Raised Her for Ten Years, Then on Our Wedding Day She Handed Me a Cup of Poison 141Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead who was pampered by the male lead

44. 94 我 I Like You, You Know? 我喜欢你啊？ I Want to Climb Higher我要往上爬Modern Romance102k WordsCompleted I can say that a youthful crush can stay with you for a lifetime, that the feelings you have in middle school can follow you forever. The butterflies you felt back then can never compare to the shadow of the romance you’ll long for later. A girl’s secret crush grows out of the innocent affection of youth. They say a secret crush is one person’s private chaos. I suppose they’re right. I think I’m really lucky. The person I like happens to like me back. Our feelings are mutual. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

45. 95 千 A Thousand Fragrances: The Black Lotus 千香引是黑莲花 I Want to Climb Higher我要往上爬Ancient Romance296k WordsOngoing In my previous life, I was blinded by infatuation and fell for Shen Yuqing. He was incredibly handsome and beautiful, and someone so exceptionally good-looking was a rare find. That’s why I fell for a man who was a beast in human skin. For his sake, I gave him the tiger tally and handed over my military authority. I even gave him myself. But the more he got, the more he wanted. He wanted to become emperor, and once he did, he grew tired of me and sought out new women. He surrounded himself with 2Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 96 病 Sick Obsession: A Manual for Raising My Brother's Adopted Sister 病态占有：阴湿哥哥的养妹手册 Sunny Little Knock阳光小敲Modern Romance137k WordsOngoing [Dark yandere + System + Older male lead + Secret male crush + Forced love + Extreme possessiveness + Extreme need for control + Coercive pursuit + Age gap + Intense push and pull + Both leads are romantically inexperienced] Soft, pretty college girl x Dark, yandere CEO big brother * Wen Shiyou is a pretty twenty-year-old college student. After a car accident, she unexpectedly gets bound to the "Villainess Cultivation System." The System requires her to complete five villainess tasks every day, 19.1kReads—Score2k14d adds

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    An older, gloomy male ghost! Seemingly gentle and kind older brother! Secretly stealing kisses and spying on her, possessive and controlling. He crawls around in the shadows whenever the female lead interacts with someone else! Extremely delicious!

47. 97 被 Pampered by Six Brothers, My Ex-Husband Begs Me to Come Home 被六个哥哥团宠，前夫跪求我回家 Chu Muwan楚沐晚Modern Romance697k WordsCompleted Wen Tang loved He Qishen for a full ten years. After He Qishen was in an accident and fell into a coma, he lay in a vegetative state for three years, and she devotedly cared for him the entire time. She staked her youth and gave him her whole heart, yet still couldn’t warm his ice-cold heart. After the divorce, Wen Tang enters the entertainment industry, starring in movies with handsome older men and filming variety shows with young heartthrobs. Movie stars, genius composers, and brand founders 30Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 98 离 After the Divorce, the High-Maintenance Wife Forages for Wild Vegetables on a Variety Show 离婚后，作精娇妻在综艺里挖野菜 Yogurt Pinecone酸奶松果Modern Romance239k WordsCompleted [Variety show + livestream + regretful husband’s pursuit + sweet romance] After suddenly losing her memory, Qin Qian buries her lovestruck self and decides to stick to her money-loving persona. Throwing tantrums and threatening to die just to pursue a man? No way! That wasn’t me, thanks! Looking at the variety show scripts in front of her, she decisively chooses wilderness survival: “If you’re lovesick, you’ll end up foraging for wild greens! And if I want to forage for them, it’ll be because I 172Reads6.2Score10514d adds
49. 99 清 A Gentle Breeze Meets the White Dew 清风遇白露 Honey Baby哈尼宝宝Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted In their previous lives, three people laid the groundwork for an entanglement that would continue into the next... One defied the will of Heaven and feared no karmic retribution, forcibly changing her fate for her; One was destined to be bound to her, their names written side by side on the Three Lives Stone; And one, after her death, set up a memorial tablet for her and built a shrine in her honor, keeping her soul from dispersing and giving it a place to return to. In this life, all three are 294Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    This novel tells the story of a contest between predestined fate and destiny altered by human actions. Both male leads are outstanding and dote on the female lead. The entire novel is very sweet and worth reading.

50. 100 雪 Xue Wutong 雪梧桐 Xun Bai荀柏710k WordsCompleted [Republican-era ensemble cast + love of country + two powerful leads + older man/younger woman + sweet romance + pursuit of love + powerful man bows his head + heartbreaking angst + bad ending] In the Republican era, Nanjing was home to two renowned romantics. I do not believe in Buddha, but I would kneel at every temple in Nanjing if only Heaven would give me back my wife. Zhou Qingshi, courtesy name Changyu, was the eldest son and eldest grandson of the Zhou family, and ninth in birth order. 400Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    If I had known that day would be the last time we met, I hope I would have dressed up nicely. I never intended to argue with him.

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