Anyone Read a Story Where the Male Lead Falls in Love After an Arranged Marriage and the Female Lead Has a Secret Crush on Him? A Little Angst Is Nice 大家有看过男主先婚后爱，女主暗恋男主的嘛小虐怡

1. 1 先 Marriage Before Love: Mr. Pei Falls for Her 先婚后爱：裴总他沦陷了 Zi An子安Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + secret crush comes true + mutual salvation + devoted to each other, one-on-one] (The heroine seems sweet and gentle but is independent and clear-headed inside; the hero is no typical domineering CEO; she has a secret crush on him; slow burn.) Pei Yu was aloof and indifferent by nature, and he looked down on women even more. Everyone in his circle wondered what kind of woman could possibly win the heart of this unattainable man. Later, he fell out with the Pei family 9.2kReads9.2Score798Shelves

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   It's not too long, but I've read it from the main text to the extras. The writing is delicate and the plot is okay. By the end, several pairs of CPs were formed, and they were all very satisfying. There isn't a lot of intrigue in the plot, and any misunderstandings are quickly resolved. Nice

2. 2 春 The First Bloom of Spring 春色初婚 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted (Complete) Love after marriage / whirlwind marriage / seven-year age gap / both leads are each other's first and only / sweet married life - On the day her ex got married, Qiao Shui got drunk, grabbed a man by the collar, and kissed him. The most impulsive thing she ever did was get carried away the day after her ex's wedding and elope with the bride's ex-boyfriend. - Everyone in their circle thought Fu Tingzhou and Qiao Shui's marriage wouldn't last. The man was famous for being aloof and ascet 13.6kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves

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   It's so interesting. This book is about marriage first and love later. The male protagonist slowly gets in touch with the female protagonist and becomes attracted to her [admiration].

3. 3 引 Luring Her into His Embrace 引她沉溺 Xiao Jin小今Modern Romance273k WordsCompleted [Gentle, classically elegant dancer vs. distinguished young master of the capital] [Ex-husband's regret arc, male lead has loved her for years and steps in, happy ending] As the most beautiful star of the capital's song and dance troupe, Shen Yao has no shortage of male admirers, yet she has loved Wen Qi for years. During the year she was secretly married to Wen Qi, he was always unsmiling and reserved around her, and never appeared in public with her. She strictly observed the terms of their ag 5.9kReads9.3Score595Shelves

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   Really good-looking

4. 4 和 A Whirlwind Marriage to Harbor City’s Top Tycoon 和港城顶级大佬闪婚后 Hua Chuanchuan画川川Modern Romance297k WordsCompleted [Flash marriage + CEO + marriage first and love later + romantic tension + adorable child] The boldest thing Jiang Wanyi ever did was marry her direct boss in a flash. Her boss was an unmarried father with assets worth hundreds of billions. Who could have guessed that the top tycoon in Hong Kong, known to outsiders as a wealthy, abstinent man, would turn out to be a doting husband? He said he wasn't interested in women, but after they married, she could barely keep up with him night after night. 1.3kReads8.8Score109Shelves
5. 5 哄 Draw Her In Deep 哄她深入 Sugar from the Milky Way银河系的糖Modern Romance383k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Age Gap + Strong, Clear-Headed Heroine + Hero Has Been Scheming for Years] Song Yun thought Zhou Yanchu married her because her face bore some resemblance to the woman he had always loved. She thought so until the day she asked for a divorce. Zhou Yanchu: “There’s no such thing as divorce in my life.” At fourteen, he fell in love with her at first sight. At twenty-eight, he coaxed her into falling deeper and deeper into their marriage. He had always planned for her, 1kReads8.8Score104Shelves
6. 6 池 Mr. Chi Loves His Wife Like His Life Depends on It 池先生他噬妻如命 Xi Zhen喜真Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted Gu Yinan thought a recent interview had been her first meeting with Chi Li, unaware that he had fallen in love with her at first sight on Christmas a year earlier. He was the heir to the Boheng Group, the crown prince of Qing City’s elite circles, and a man of such distinguished status that he seemed as remote as snowy mountains and clouds on the horizon. Gu Yinan had never imagined she would have anything to do with someone like him. Later, when Gu Yinan was cheated on by her boyfriend and he 572Reads7.5Score101Shelves
7. 7 被 After Our Forced Marriage, Mrs. Lu Sees the World Clearly 被迫联姻后，陆太太人间清醒 Qie Lan且兰Modern Romance2.8M WordsCompleted [Arrogant, aloof CEO vs. clear-headed, gentle rose] A sweet, post-marriage romance (The heroine isn’t a fragile little flower, but she isn’t a domineering strong woman either. She’s clear-headed and independent, and romance isn’t her whole life. She has wonderful friendships and a job of her own.) An arranged marriage ties two strangers together. In both Lu Yanci and Jiang Yu’s eyes, the marriage is merely a business arrangement. They know each other to be strong-minded people with plans of thei 6.6kReads7.9Score513Shelves
8. 8 山 Mountains and Seas 山海 Zhe Han哲晗Modern Romance807k WordsCompleted Qiao Jiu always knew her husband was ruthless and decisive in business. She never imagined he’d be just as merciless in their marriage. 6.8kReads8.9Score500Shelves
9. 9 顾 Mr. Gu, Your Wife Has Blocked You Again 顾总，太太又把你拉黑了 Qiao Shiyi乔十一Modern Romance2.7M WordsCompleted On May 20, Qiao Ruoxing posted on social media: Single and ready to mingle. P.S. Those in good health preferred. The picture was of a divorce certificate. Just like the time she married into the Gu family without warning, this stunt sent shockwaves through her social circle all over again. Taking a jab at her ex-husband's infertility after their breakup? Did she have a death wish? Who was Gu Jingyan? A ruthless man who could sue a media outlet into bankruptcy for spreading rumors. Would he reall 43.1kReads8.2Score4.7kShelves
10. 10 失 After Losing Her Memory, the Girl of His Dreams Became a Substitute 失忆后，白月光她成了替身 Tan Qi谈栖Modern Romance998k WordsCompleted Fox spirit versus shameless man Lin Youyou took money to do a job. For three years, she diligently played the role of Cheng Jingyan’s stand-in for his first love. Chapter Two: His first love returns to the country. Chapter Three: His first love becomes his sister-in-law. Lin Youyou: Well, look at that. Am I part of your little game too? I’m out. But the shameless man didn’t know whether he was settling for the next best thing or had developed feelings over time. He began showing up everywhere sh 6.7kReads8.6Score585Shelves

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    This book is a bit complex, but it's a pseudo-stand-in for lightning protection.

11. 11 婚 After Marriage, I Have Her Wrapped Around My Finger 婚后撩她入骨 Bestseller Tangtang爆款糖糖Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted A workplace nobody, drunk at the company’s annual party, accidentally knocked on the CEO’s door. “Mr. Huo, I heard that any woman who gets to be with you must have saved the galaxy in her previous life?” “Want to find out?” “Mm.” Tipsy and giddy, Shi Ye threw her arms around his neck. After sobering up, Shi Ye consoled herself: if her first man was someone as devastatingly handsome as Huo Mingchuan, then getting fired wasn’t such a bad deal. Who would have thought he’d say, “Marry me. I’ll take 5kReads8.6Score599Shelves

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    Very sweet and highly recommended

12. 12 阴 By a Twist of Fate, I Became the Young Master’s Personal Maid 阴差阳错，我成了少爷的贴身女仆 Three-Dog Fish三狗鱼儿Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted The short drama The Unexpected Turn: I Became the Boss's Maid is now streaming [Dominant, obsessive male lead + forced romance + intense, tantalizing tension + mutual healing] What Li Qingqing regretted most was probably selling her first time to Lu Yan, only to accidentally end up working as his housekeeper. From then on, the wheels of fate began to turn. After one passionate night together, the man developed a taste for her, and with her living so close, he kept coming back to her night after 5.6kReads8.9Score502Shelves
13. 13 京 The Capital’s Princeling’s Personal Secretary 京圈太子爷的贴身女秘书 Forty Degrees四十度Modern Romance427k WordsCompleted [100% sweet romance] [Flirtatious, swoon-worthy sweetness] A short drama is in production. A restrained, refined, domineering CEO VS a stunning, soft and adorable secretary-wife Ye Chu gently opened the door, preparing to leave. Suddenly, a man’s low, husky voice sounded behind her. “In such a hurry. Where are you going?” Lin Jingting gazed intently at the breathtaking beauty before him. Ye Chu turned around and said awkwardly, “I... I’ll pay you...” “I have plenty of money.” As Lin Jingting sp 12.6kReads8.0Score689Shelves
14. 14 嫁 After Marrying My Best Friend’s Uncle, I Became the Apple of a Powerful Man’s Eye 嫁给闺蜜小舅后，稳坐大佬心尖宠 Gentle Susu温柔素素Modern Romance540k WordsCompleted [One true pairing + age gap + sweet romance + putting scumbags in their place + male lead acts proper but is deeply devoted] [Poor, pitiful heroine + powerful rich male lead + winning her back] Su Mian was cheated on by her scumbag senior and her own younger sister! To cheer her up, her best friend Cheng Xinran took her to a bar. They unexpectedly ran into her uncle, Li Shilin… “Xinran, is this your classmate?” “Yes, she’s my best friend at university. Her name is Su Mian. Mian, as in ‘sheep.’” 19.5kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves
15. 15 分 After We Broke Up, My Ex's Uncle Kept Kissing Me and Spoiling Me 分手后，被前任小叔缠吻肆意宠 Cuihua Braised with Pickled Cabbage酸菜炖翠花Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Bewitchingly beautiful siren vs. aloof, abstinent heartthrob; one-on-one romance, both pure and devoted] One does the flirting, the other does the pampering. They fall for each other, save each other, and are so sweet it’ll blow your mind The author is hopeless at writing introductions. In one word, it’s sweet. High-octane sweetness from start to finish: sweet enough to make you roll around, pound the wall, and scream your lungs out to the heavens and earth. You can’t lose by investing, my d 17.2kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves
16. 16 迟 Mr. Zhou, Better Late Than Never (Popular Short Drama Now Airing) 迟来的周先生《同名短剧热播中》 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance565k WordsCompleted The published edition of Marrying Your Ex-Fiancé's Uncle! Childhood sweethearts who grew to loathe each other, Jian Cheng went from being Zhou Yufeng's cherished one to a mere inconvenience. In his story, she became a vicious, scheming woman, the villainess. Later, they broke off their engagement. Everyone waited for her to become a laughingstock, but she turned around and married her former fiancé's uncle: a noble, untouchable man no one dared lay a finger on. Jian Cheng once saved Zhou Tingyan 24.3kReads9.5Score4kShelves
17. 17 婚 Your Marriage Is Not Your Choice: The CEO Has Been Plotting for a Long Time 婚不由你：总裁蓄谋已久 Warm Wind at the Long Pavilion长亭暖风Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted People say the ruthless and calculating Mr. Huo only kept Xiang Youzi as a gift and made her Mrs. Huo because of the Huo family's rules, and because Xiang Youzi was so good at playing her cards. But Mr. Huo really did make a grand announcement of their marriage, and he really did invest in his father-in-law's company. He even washed his wife's cup and tied her shoelaces in front of everyone... Yet after all the laughter, teasing, anger, and arguments, Xiang Youzi realized that none of it was rea 1.3kReads9.1Score163Shelves

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