A Frail Widow Heroine and a Hero Who Takes Her by Force 女主柔弱寡妇，男主强娶豪夺

1. 151 禁 The Forbidden Palace's Captive Beauty 禁宫囚娇 Ji Ji Xiang吉吉祥Ancient Romance179k WordsOngoing The author has seen lots of readers asking whether this is a story where both leads are sexually inexperienced: [Both leads are sexually inexperienced] Su Yuwan, the legitimate daughter of a century-old aristocratic family, is thrust into a family crisis just after her coming-of-age ceremony. To protect her father and brothers from false accusations, she is forced to offer herself to the Crown Prince and becomes a prisoner in the Eastern Palace’s dark nights. Crown Prince Xiao Yan turns his powe 1.1kReads7.0Score—14d adds
2. 152 笑 Laugh at Her Divorce? After She Marries the Emperor, You'll All Kneel Before Her 笑她和离？改嫁帝王后都给她跪下 Guest from the Immortal Realm仙中客Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The heir of the Duke of Qingguo doted on his concubine and neglected his wife. The emperor felt sorry for the man’s wife and brought her into the palace to look after her. The result was the birth of several little princes and princesses. Full synopsis: Yun Qing’s father commanded a powerful army. Several princes wanted to marry her to gain control of his troops, which aroused the emperor’s suspicions. To protect both her and the Yun family army, her father had no choice but to petition the empe 14.8kReads9.0Score2.1k14d adds

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

3. 153 瞎 So What If She's Blind and Widowed? The Crown Prince Dotes on Her, and She Rises with Twins 瞎眼寡妇怎样？太子疼她双胎上位 Picking Green for the Consort取青妃白Ancient Romance364k WordsCompleted [Female lead has no prior sexual experience; multiple men compete for her in a dramatic love rivalry; she flees while pregnant; palace intrigue; everyday life raising children] Though Yun Ni is a blind young widow, she is breathtakingly beautiful. When she rescues a refined, noble man by the river, she takes devoted care of him as he recuperates. Prince Feng Xuan brings her back to the capital. After one passionate night, she becomes his secret lover in the Eastern Palace. Whenever he visits, he 135Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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   Must-read, for those facing a bottleneck.

4. 154 夫 After My Husband’s Death 夫君去世后 Polar Day Island极昼岛Ancient Romance312k WordsOngoing [Love by force / heroine loves herself most / multiple male leads, all villains / ruthless rivalry / love and hate / not a feel-good power fantasy, read with caution] Her dead first love has returned. Her dead husband has returned. What in this world is real? Ning Hua lost her husband at seventeen. When she returned to her birth family to mourn him, they refused to accept her, so she asked to enter a convent and live a life of quiet devotion. She never imagined that even this would draw the co 606Reads7.3Score17814d adds

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   This book is super good!

5. 155 完 Disaster! The Poor Scholar She Broke Off Her Engagement With Became a General 完蛋！她退婚的穷书生成了将军 Mango Eats Potatoes芒果吃土豆Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are devoted only to each other and equally strong; they're both utterly unhinged. The heroine loves power, and the hero loves her.] The first time they meet, a poor scholar takes a fancy to a young lady. He stares at her and gets thrown out of the flower-viewing banquet. The second time, he causes a scene at her family's apothecary, and gets thrown out again. The third time, they meet in a brothel. She despises him completely, and every filthy insult she hurls lands right in his hea 2kReads9.0Score23414d adds

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   💋💋A desperate struggle to break free from adversity × A clash of souls! "Do you even care about my brother?" Xiao Nanchen gripped her wrist. Shen Ning chuckled: "I love the living more than the dead. I want you to cry only for me!" A heartfelt confession from a yandere war god!

6. 156 长 A Book by Chang Sheng Ru Gu 长笙如故的一本书 Chang Sheng as Ever长笙如故Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Spirit Spring, Space, Farming, Fleeing Famine, Sweet Romance, Power Struggles] Yan Shu died unexpectedly and transmigrated into a book, becoming the vicious widowed sister-in-law of a crazed villain. Her husband-to-be died before they could even hold the wedding ceremony, leaving behind only a frail younger brother. The original Yan Shu fled in the middle of the night with the last of the family’s money. Before leaving, she even sold the younger brother, whose bearing was as refined as moonligh 403Reads9.0Score11014d adds
7. 157 通 After the Maid Ran Away, the Cold Heir Apparent Turned Dark 通房逃跑后，清冷世子黑化了 Gu Weiwan顾未晚Ancient Romance663k WordsCompleted [Forced Marriage and Possessive Pursuit + Over-the-Top Drama + Devoted to Each Other] [Black-Bellied Heir Apparent vs. Sweet and Lovely Concubine] Su Qingyue was beautiful, with a soft, graceful figure, and she drew plenty of attention at the Duke's estate. Unfortunately, she was only a servant. So when a lecherous illegitimate son of the household set his sights on her, Qingyue focused on the heir apparent, Pei An, the Marquis's wife's only son, in the hope of escaping her predicament. She did 6.1kReads8.3Score45114d adds

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   These three books are good.

8. 158 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 59.5kReads9.5Score7.3k14d adds
9. 159 禁 Has Lord Xu Broken His Vow of Abstinence Today? 禁欲的徐大人今天破戒了吗 Fruit Jelly水果冻冻Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted A new restaurant has opened in Huayang City. Its proprietor is a pretty young widow, with a slender willow waist you could barely encircle with one hand and a gaze that seems to hook you in... People have taken to calling her the “Beguiling Blossom Proprietress.” The stern prefect, who has always kept his desires in check, darkened at the sight and scolded her coldly: “Shameless and depraved!” Later, the aloof Lord Xu, who never paid attention to women, met the beguiling and enchanting proprie 4kReads9.3Score56914d adds
10. 160 八 The 1980s: A Country Girl Charms the Factory Director, and a Young Widow Moves to the City 八零：乡下勾厂长，小寡妇进城 Qian Zhizi千栀子Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [Historical era + transmigrate to the 1980s + secret identity] The famed Director Xiao has actually gotten married, and his bride is a young country widow. At first, everyone thought Lin Mei was nothing but a pretty face, an unsophisticated village woman with no other redeeming qualities. But who would have guessed she could repair watches, speak three languages, write novels, and count powerful figures from all walks of life among her acquaintances… And she really is a lucky charm for her husba 276Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    This book is [drool-worthy]. The female lead transmigrates to the present day only to find herself a widow. Living alone in the countryside, her status is quite awkward. Since her family has been kind to the male lead's family, his father asks the male lead, his brother-in-law, to marry her, a decision the male lead readily agrees to. After the marriage, the male lead discovers that the female lead not only repairs watches but also speaks multiple languages, and he gradually falls for her…

11. 161 穿 Reborn as a Beautiful Young Widow in the 1980s 穿成八十年代漂亮的小寡妇 Snowy Winter飘雪的冬天Modern Romance135k WordsCompleted A beautiful woman who never wanted to marry is transported to the 1980s, where she becomes a pretty young widow. She falls in love with a demobilized soldier while raising her five-year-old son. Watch how the soldier uses every trick in the book to win her hand. 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A sweet slice-of-life story. The female lead is known as a jinx to her husbands, but unexpectedly, she meets a man who dotes on and cherishes her. And this man is quite capable, making him irresistible! Especially that line, "You're a jinx to your husbands, I'm a jinx to your wives, we're a match made in heaven!" It's just too perfect! 😱😱😱

12. 162 疯 The Mad Tyrant Wants to Steal Her: You’re the One Who Tempted Me First! 疯批权臣夺她，是你先勾我的！ Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Ancient Romance429k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + Untouchable beauty brought down from her pedestal + Scheming heroine + Both leads are pure] The eldest son of the Xie family was as refined as a gentle breeze beneath a clear sky, as elegant as an orchid or jade tree, and, more unusually, possessed the heart of a bodhisattva. A year ago, he had taken charge of sheltering a destitute cousin who had come to seek refuge. The rescued Wanruo was deeply grateful, and looked up to and adored her cousin. Their story of a loving bro 238.5kReads9.2Score31.1k14d adds

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    ❤❤① "Please grant me a marriage in public, Ning Shu, are you determined to marry him?" The classic climax begins! [Admiration][Laughing and crying] The female lead begs the male lead to grant her a marriage with another man! The male lead's reaction is—a forced marriage!

13. 163 快 Quick Transmigration: The Older Cannon Fodder Fights Back 快穿之大龄炮灰逆袭 Ambiguous Orientation性向模糊Modern Romance630k WordsOngoing This is not a story about a powerful female lead. The heroine is quite weak in some ways and turns her life around by relying on and winning over the male lead. The heroines are generally older than the male leads. Neither the male nor female leads are inexperienced, and stories featuring two inexperienced leads are rare. The stories involve many themes, including spirits, mermaids, widows, a friend’s wife, and wet nurses. They span historical, modern, and ancient settings, so read with caution 280Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's good-looking, feel free to jump in.

14. 164 我 My Newly Widowed Sister-in-Law 我嫂新寡 Beautiful Big Girl大姑娘美Ancient Romance221k WordsCompleted My new story is out! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 360Reads8.9Score14614d adds

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    🔥Lu Yujiao was a frail widow who had been married three times, all dying on their wedding night. No one dared to take her anymore. Her aunt and uncle wanted to marry her off to a deaf and blind old widower in the village in exchange for a few pounds of food. Lu Yujiao was terrified; she clung tightly to the tall, imposing military officer… [Sending hearts] 🌈Follow Qingning for more book recommendations! [Please follow][Please follow][Please follow]

15. 165 将 The Eldest Sister-in-Law of the General's Household 将门长嫂 Jianjian减减Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted (Originally titled: The Eldest Sister-in-Law as His Wife) The year Chu Huai was exiled, several of his brothers died on the battlefield, and his father died coughing up blood. Chu Huai’s spine was broken, but he somehow survived. The young general became a useless cripple in everyone’s eyes, unable even to end his own life. Then the sister-in-law he had once despised stepped forward. She carried him along the long, thousand-mile road into exile and single-handedly held the shattered Chu family t 13kReads9.0Score1.8k14d adds

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    Forbidden Love vs. Forced Acquisition: The first book features a heroine whose husband dies shortly after she's bought into a foreign land. The heroine is outwardly gentle but inwardly strong, always kind-hearted, a light that shines on others as well. The hero is loyal and unwavering, unaffected by his surroundings. It's a book without time travel or reincarnation, definitely worth reading. The second book is about exile. The heroine, a time traveler, has a special ability. Her care for a family during the journey moves the hero, who naturally falls for her. She has a wonderful personality and is welcomed by officials during the exile because of her ability to solve various difficulties. One official even falls for her. The two gather forces and eventually fight their way back. A truly captivating book. The third book features a hero who misunderstands the heroine, causing her to avoid him like the plague. Ultimately, the hero can't resist and forces his love on her. The hero is a bit crazy, while the heroine is gentle and lovely but also has a strong side. Their relationship is a turbulent struggle, not purely sweet. The excerpt from "The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess" is also quite good. Due to its length, the descriptions aren't as detailed. Overall, this book is relatively short and has a fast pace, making it worth recommending. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I won't go into detail about the other two books; they're both quite good, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Ladies, just choose whichever you like best. (I've basically finished both, but for some reason it only shows that I've read a few minutes.)

16. 166 病 After My Sickly Husband Died, My God of War Uncle-in-Law Spoiled Me Rotten 病秧子相公死后，我被战神小叔强宠了 Don't Want an 8 A.M. Class不想早八Ancient Romance444k WordsCompleted As the eldest daughter-in-law brought into the Marquis's household to bring good fortune to her sick husband, Mu Jinshuang constantly reminded herself of the rules for staying alive: Forget that she was the Prime Minister's daughter. Forget that her parents were suffering far away in Ningguta. Forget the love she once shared with him! Wait for things to die down, find a chance to send her family some money, and pray for a royal amnesty. She spent her days in a daze, never expecting the man rumor 455Reads7.3Score—14d adds
17. 167 金 Spring Runs Deep in the Golden Palace 金阙春深 Xi Die汐蝶Ancient Romance228k WordsCompleted [Gorgeous, timid crown princess × dark, unhinged emperor × radiant crown prince] On the day of the imperial selection, Emperor Chengming, Xiao Ke, unexpectedly ran into a “young palace maid” in the imperial gardens. The “young palace maid” was drawn into a struggle within the royal family, beginning a life of political maneuvering in which she would turn the tides. Several months later, the Eastern Palace held a grand wedding. The “young palace maid,” dressed in her phoenix coronet and red weddi 17kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds

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    The first book is about an emperor stealing the crown prince's wife. The second book is about a woman originally betrothed to the elder brother, who falls for her without realizing it. In the end, the female lead is married off to a man from Youzhou, and the younger brother rescues her and successfully takes her place… [Already hooked][Already hooked] The third book is about a scene three years ago at the Eastern Palace's concubine selection banquet. Crown Prince Li Yanxi rebuked Shen Lizhu for being "coquettish and alluring," making her a laughingstock and causing her to flee to Jiangnan. Three years later, the crown prince is on an inspection tour of Jiangnan when he is pursued and rescued by Shen Lizhu. He then tries to repay her kindness by marrying her, but she refuses. After Shen Lizhu's marriage, her husband dies, and the crown prince forcibly takes her as a concubine in the Eastern Palace, staging a drama of forced marriage.

18. 168 二 Married Again, Falling Under Her Spell 二嫁，诱她沉沦 Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut栗子栗子栗栗子Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins + He pursues her after losing her + Second male lead wins her heart + Traditional historical romance + Fictional setting + Characters and story are entirely fictional] The Xie family’s cousin, Liu Wen Yin, was a stunning beauty, but she was also a fool. Because her birth chart was considered too auspicious, she was promised as a concubine to Xie An when she came of age. Unhappy with his elders’ arrangement, Xie An got engaged to a woman from a prominent family and pushed 2.4kReads8.9Score27014d adds
19. 169 疯 A Mad Thug's Forceful Love 疯批暴徒强制爱 Green Grass, Cool as It Enters the Curtain草涩入帘青Modern Romance468k WordsCompleted [International romance + mixed-race + coercive love + off-the-charts sexual tension + happy ending] In a bloody encounter in a foreign land, the moment Kou Li sees Jiang Yiqiao, he wants her. Jiang Yiqiao: “I have a boyfriend.” Kou Li orders, “Break up with him.” Jiang Yiqiao: “Impossible. I love him.” Kou Li: “There's nothing in this world I can't take.” Only later does he realize that claiming this one thing nearly cost him his life. He takes her captive and keeps her close, wearing her down d 17.6kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds

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    🌷①The female lead is a weak widow, whom the male lead forcibly marries. On their engagement day, Xie Zhao is betrayed by his younger brother and sleeps soundly next door. Meanwhile, Nan Jiao is forcibly abducted by Xie Shuyan and repeatedly hypnotized and teased by him. This family is absolutely insane! Poor little Jiao Jiao's memories are sealed, but don't worry, she will eventually awaken and fight back, embarking on a path of revenge.

20. 170 姐 My Sister Died, and He Married Me 姐姐死了，他娶了我 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊26k WordsCompleted After My Sister Died, He Married Me 1.4kReads—Score—14d adds
21. 171 总 The CEO Has Fallen for Her 总裁他沦陷了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊23k WordsCompleted The CEO Has Fallen for Her 73Reads—Score114d adds
22. 172 家 The Flower at Home 家花 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊10k WordsCompleted The Flower at Home 12Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 173 千 Never Fall in Love with a Flight Attendant 千万别和空姐谈恋爱 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance12k WordsCompleted Never Fall in Love with a Flight Attendant 14Reads—Score114d adds
24. 174 兄 Brother, You’re Really Something 兄弟，你可真行 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted Bro, you really are something. 372Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 175 我 My Dearest Husband 我亲爱的丈夫 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊19k WordsCompleted My Dear Husband 35Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 176 离 The Day We Signed the Divorce Papers, She Knelt and Begged Me to Give Us One More Chance 离婚协议签好那天，她跪着求我再试一次 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊11k WordsCompleted The day we signed the divorce papers, she knelt and begged me to give us one more try 7.5kReads—Score5114d adds
27. 177 被 Forced to Become a Concubine, Pampered Night After Night 被逼做妾后，夜夜娇宠 Young Master Queque却却公子Ancient Romance159k WordsOngoing Chen Jiao becomes Jiaoniang, a modern soul who finds herself the wife of a sickly man. A wealthy merchant from the capital arrives in Pingzhou Prefecture, known to everyone as Young Master Xiao. He holds no official position, yet officials high and low curry favor with him and fawn over him everywhere he goes. The first time Jiaoniang sees Xiao Yuqing, he is casually toying with the beauty in his arms. She quickly lowers her head and averts her eyes. The man indulges in the fair skin of the woma 71.7kReads7.3Score14.1k14d adds

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    This is so beautiful!

28. 178 瘸 My Crippled Stepfather Is a Big Shot 瘸子后爹是大佬 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊22k WordsCompleted The Disabled Stepfather Is a Big Shot 64Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 179 前 My Ex-Husband Begged Me on His Knees Not to Leave 前夫跪着求我别走 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊17k WordsCompleted My Ex-Husband Knelt and Begged Me Not to Leave 199Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 180 替 The Stand-In Won’t Follow the Script 替身她不按剧本演出 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted The Substitute Doesn’t Follow the Script 3Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 181 婚 A Travel Companion Before the Wedding 婚前伴游 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊18k WordsCompleted A Pre-Wedding Travel Companion 235Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 182 东 The Eastern Palace's Beauty: This Favorite Consort Is Mine! 东宫姝色：这宠妃我当定了！ Sheng Qian笙浅Ancient Romance520k WordsCompleted [The heroine is doted on from the very beginning. The story focuses on sweet romance, not scheming palace intrigue. The hero adores the heroine and is even a little lovesick. If that's not your thing, please move along, and don't leave a bad review over it. The heroine rises from a junior consort to a favored consort, Crown Princess, and Empress. The hero is a crown prince at first and becomes emperor later.] Su Niannian has landed in a male-lead-centric novel! Her new identity is Su Ling, the 30.3kReads9.4Score2.9k14d adds

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    "I was just about to go take a look, why don't we come together?" He followed closely, forcing Su Ling to stop. "I'm not going to the bookstore. Even if I did, it wouldn't be convenient for us to go together." Young Master Zhou's eyes instantly darkened. "Is Second Miss angry with me?" He defended himself, "When Young Master Yu harassed you, I wanted to help you, but my family disagreed." His voice trailed off, his expression growing more forlorn. Su Ling was taken aback, seemingly surprised by his reaction. "Young Master Zhou is overthinking things. We have no relationship whatsoever, why would I be angry with you?" "It's just that neither of us is married, and gossip can be dangerous. Young Master Zhou should understand that." Indeed, before Yu Cheng appeared, Zhou Zhi's parents had intended to propose marriage to Su Ling for him. Later, when Yu Cheng became persistent, Zhou Zhi's parents immediately abandoned the idea and forbade Zhou Zhi from having any connection with the Su family. Su Ling had no intention of morally blackmailing anyone. It's human nature to seek advantage and avoid harm; she had never been interested in Zhou Zhi. If he truly offended the powerful Yu family, he would only become more entangled. It was completely unnecessary. Zhou Zhi, however, was convinced that Su Ling was angry with him. Furthermore, he felt that Su Ling was angry precisely because she also had feelings for him. He sincerely apologized again, then said, "Second Miss, my feelings for you are as clear as day. My uncle and aunt are quite satisfied with me. I'll go back and tell my family to have my parents send a matchmaker to propose marriage." "You…" Zhou Zhi finished speaking and left, not giving Su Ling any chance to speak. Lian Cui complained, "This young master Zhou thinks too highly of himself. When that young master Yu was harassing Miss, he stayed far away. Today he wants to propose to Miss. How can he be so shameless?!" Su Ling continued walking, "I don't care about him." "Master and Madam seem quite satisfied with this young master Zhou. Will they agree to his proposal?" "That was before." Now her parents definitely understood that someone like Zhou Zhi was absolutely unreliable in crucial moments. Su Ling wasn't worried at all. Lian Cui recalled that her mistress used to occasionally mention Young Master Zhou, but hadn't done so recently. She felt relieved. "Miss, I think Young Master Wei is very good. He's handsome and can protect you. I think... Young Master Wei?" Su Ling followed Lian Cui's gaze and saw the man standing a few steps away. He was indeed handsome, but he seemed somewhat unhappy?

33. 183 全 The Whole World Thinks My Wife Is Dead 全世界都以为我老婆死了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted The Whole World Thinks My Wife Is Dead 27Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 184 入 I Entered the Palace to Help My Sister Keep the Emperor’s Favor, but Became His Cherished Favorite 入宫替嫡姐固宠，却成皇上掌心宠 Hot Hot烫烫Ancient Romance504k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she entered the palace and devoted herself to helping her legitimate elder sister keep the emperor’s favor. In the end, she died without a body to bury, abandoned by her family. Returning to the year of the imperial selection, Luo Shuran calculates her every move. Her breathtaking beauty is her only weapon. She sheds her youthful timidity and blossoms into a woman of captivating charm. One fleeting glimpse, like a fairy fallen from the heavens, catches the emperor’s eye. 6.1kReads9.3Score87814d adds
35. 185 被 After the Roguish, Untamed General Took Me by Force 被又痞又野的将军强取豪夺后 Bend at the Waist折腰Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [Wild and lovesick mad general VS clear-headed, glamorous actress with an older-sister vibe] [One-on-one romance, transmigration, sweet romance, wish fulfillment, mutual salvation] [Warnings: The female lead is a flirtatious, alluring beauty and an actress, so she's very clear-headed early on and is always acting. She only starts doting on her husband later, so don't criticize her early on~~ The male lead is a clear-headed hopeless romantic. He knows she's using him and deliberately plays along. 1.1kReads9.2Score12614d adds

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    Her life was utterly ruined by just one sentence from that person. How ridiculous. How absurd.

36. 186 那 That Winter, My Senpai Asked Me to Stay the Night 那个冬天学姐留我过夜 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊9k WordsCompleted That winter, my senpai invited me to stay the night. 54Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 187 智 Wise Men Avoid Love, and the Noble Consort Wants No Responsibility 智者不入爱河，贵妃不想负责 Uncle Luo洛叔叔Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Being a beggar would be better than being in the harem. Shen Qing is despairing over her current identity. The female lead won't appear for another two years, and Shen Qing is the lowest-ranking consort in the male lead's harem. Her father is useless, and she has neither money nor power. It seems her only option is to wait for the emperor's favor. To make matters worse, she has a face that attracts trouble. If she fights for influence, she has no leverage; if she doesn't, she'll just get bullied 47.7kReads9.5Score6.1k14d adds
38. 188 老 The Honest Man’s Wrath 老实人地怒火 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊11k WordsCompleted The Honest Man's Fury 24Reads—Score114d adds
39. 189 娇 The Sweet, Gentle Heroine Is Forced into Another Possessive Romance 娇软女主又被强取豪夺了 Strawberry Xi Mi Lu草莓希米陆Ancient Romance78k WordsOngoing [No fixed main couple, anthology stories + sweet romance + one-on-one pairings + forced love + both leads are pure + happy endings + the male lead falls first + multiple worlds] ① Sheltered young lady living under someone else’s roof x aloof regent prince After losing her parents, Ye Shu has no choice but to stay with her cousin. One day, she accidentally discovers that her cousin, He Jince, is actually the fox demon from the storybooks, and that she’s taken liberties with him. Ye Shu had plan 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🌻Perfectly matched~ The female lead is a weak widow, the male lead forcibly takes her~ The emperor falls in love with the female lead at first sight☀️ Unexpectedly, the female lead is already married. When they meet again, the female lead begs the emperor to have the imperial physician save her child [Note] The emperor takes the opportunity to forcibly take her, making her his...

40. 190 谁 Can You Believe It? The Empress Wrote a Hundred Palace Rules 谁懂啊，娘娘写了一百条宫规 Strawberry Xi草莓汐Ancient Romance602k WordsCompleted [Palace Intrigue + Ancient-Era Heroine + Reborn Supporting Female Character + Transmigrated Supporting Female Character + Everyone Is Clever + Clear-Eyed Heroine] From ordinary palace candidate to empress. Everyone believes the emperor is devoted to Ning Wanyin. Only Ning Wanyin knows how treacherous and perilous the journey has been. She has survived every step through sheer caution. Lady Tang, reborn: “She killed me in my last life. This time, of course I’ll… make her my friend! Do I really th 41.2kReads9.6Score5.9k14d adds
41. 191 这 What a Clever Adultery Bust 这奸，捉得妙 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊21k WordsCompleted What a perfect time to catch them in the act 344Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 192 穿 Transmigrate to the 1970s: The Charming Military Wife Is Doted on by an Officer 穿越七零：俏媳妇被军官宠上天 Drizzle Nourishes the River丝雨润川Modern Romance1.9M WordsOngoing [Transmigrate + Tough Military Officer + Top Doctor + Strong Leads and Sweet Romance + Turning the Tide in a Bygone Era] Friendly reminder: This book has a new title. Its former title was "The Pretty Little Widow of the Seventies, Making the Abstinent Tough Guy See Red", and its current title is "Transmigrating to the Seventies: The Pretty Bride Is Doted on by Her Military Officer". The story is unchanged, so feel free to keep reading! After transmigrating, she becomes a stunning young widow in 6.6kReads8.6Score35614d adds

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    A period drama set in a mountain village. The female lead starts as a charming widow, and the story is sweet and forceful, with a rough and tough male lead who dotes on his wife. [Laughs]

43. 193 被 The Tyrant Dragged Me Back 18 Times, and I'm Pregnant Again 被暴君抓回去18次，我又怀上了 Ninefold Thousand Towers九方千阙Ancient Romance534k WordsCompleted The short drama My Heart Is Weary, the Villain Only Wants Cuddles Every Day is now online. [Unhinged, tyrannical dog emperor] x [sweet, fierce, adorable heartthrob] After Su Ci transmigrates into a book, the mad emperor forces her to absorb his good luck, locks her in his bedchamber, and makes her sleep in his imperial bed. By day, she's a prisoner; by night, she's treated like an empress. She pretends to go along with it, then runs away. By day, the mad emperor is a dog: “Bring that wretched wo 6.9kReads9.4Score86514d adds
44. 194 强 A Collection of Darkened, Forceful Love Stories 强取豪夺黑化合集 Yan You雁悠Ancient Romance113k WordsOngoing The main theme is ruthless pursuit and possession ☝️ This is primarily a series of short stories, all pure romance, and the male leads are definitely virgins. The female leads do not like the male leads!!! If you like contemporary romance with unhinged, obsessive male leads, you can start from Volume Two. The first volume is historical romance and has a slower pace. Includes: nonhuman characters, corruption, forced love, confinement, and other old-school melodramatic tropes. Some male leads ar 18Reads—Score—14d adds

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    👏The ​​female lead is a seemingly delicate widow who became a widow after her husband's early death. Her brother-in-law and his close friends try to force themselves on her, but she is not entirely passive; she has a complex relationship with the male leads, involving both seduction and being seduced.

45. 195 帝 The Imperial Terrace's Charm: The Noble Consort Is Beautiful and Well-Behaved 帝台娇：贵妃娘娘她又美又乖 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Harem intrigue + climbing the ranks and crushing the villains + doting romance. The male lead knows his own heart. He'll devote himself to her alone later on.] [The heroine rises through the ranks quickly at first, then more slowly later on.] [The heroine comes from a noble family, is the most beautiful woman in the harem, and already has two adorable children. The Emperor falls for her first and favors her from early on, before devoting himself to her alone in the middle and later parts.] By a 20.2kReads9.4Score2k14d adds
46. 196 囚 The Caged Sparrow Is Ravished by the Man at Her Feet 囚娇雀，被裙下臣强取豪夺了 Wei Qing谓卿Ancient Romance137k WordsCompleted [Rugged hero + devoted couple + coercive possessiveness + possessive streak + size difference] Gu Yuyao had been the darling of the heavens, cherished by her family since childhood. She was as radiant as a flower, her every frown and smile stirring a spring breeze through the capital. The pampered jewel of the Gu family had never known hardship. Then, overnight, the Gu family’s century-old legacy came crashing down under accusations of treason. Her father and brothers were found guilty, and the 29Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 197 冲 Marriage for Good Fortune: One Fit of Anger from the Heir’s Wife, and He’s on His Knees in an Instant 冲喜：世子妃一生气，世子秒下跪 March Heiress三月千金Ancient Romance388k WordsCompleted Fate decrees a destined match, and one dream draws us together across worlds. You often appear in my dreams, and one glance was all it took for me to fall for you. Scene: Woman: “I just transmigrated, and now you're making me marry you to bring you good luck? Why should I?” Man: “I'm in this state already. I shouldn't drag an innocent girl into this.” A few days later Woman: “Wait... I'll take this man.” Man: “Now that you're here, don't even think about running away.” As the heir to a family of 7.1kReads9.3Score93014d adds
48. 198 锁 Locked Away in Her Beauty: The Mad Minister Took Her by Force 锁娇颜：被疯批权臣强取豪夺了 Qinchuan Fusang Traveler沁川扶桑客Ancient Romance227k WordsCompleted [Possessive Pursuit + Growing-Up Romance + Aloof Male Lead + Cunning, Alluring Female Lead + Mutual Firsts] Everyone says Xie Yanqing, the eldest legitimate son of the Xie family, is the very picture of nobility and grace, as refined as an orchid and elegant as a jade tree. Only Su Wanwan knows the madness and obsession hidden beneath his gentle, jade-like exterior. After her parents died, the Su family drove her out, leaving her with nowhere to turn. Defying his stepmother, Xie Yanqing insiste 146Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 199 昭 The Chaos of Zhaohua 昭华乱 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Available in print. Search "Zhaohua Rebellion" on any platform to purchase.] [Strong female lead, satisfying revenge, high-IQ palace intrigue, the heroine schemes against the entire harem, a dangerously unhinged antagonist] Song Zhao has always been a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and she has always seen the world more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she learned that Xiao Jingheng had chosen her to enter the palace as a consort, her goal was crystal clear: "I en 87.1kReads9.5Score9.7k14d adds
50. 200 疯 The Mad Young Lord, Embracing a Delicate Beauty 疯批世子，娇软美人拥入怀 Rong Jin Little Tomato容瑾小番茄Ancient Romance248k WordsCompleted The rating’s been up for ages, so it probably won’t go any higher (｡ ˇ‸ˇ ｡) “Traditional historical romance, faithful couple, possessive love” Xiao Heng, heir to the Duke of Dingguo, is as refined as the moonlight and elegant as a jade tree. Yet Su Yao has always felt an inexplicable sense of dread around him. Whenever his dark eyes settle on her, a chill creeps up her back. An orphan, Su Yao came to seek refuge with her aunt. She lives cautiously in the Duke’s residence, afraid to offend anyone —Reads—Score40414d adds

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