Contemporary Romance Novels 现代言情小说

1. 1 他 His Bite Marks 他的咬痕 Mi Xiaoxi咪小汐Modern Romance281k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed and awaiting release] [Short drama now streaming] [Rekindled Romance + Reunion After Years Apart + Mutual Devotion + Mutual Salvation + Sweet Youthful Romance] In high school, Wen Shumiao had a passionate romance that ended in the most humiliating way possible. They meet again six years later. He's the owner of a tattoo shop, and she's become his employee. He treats her with the cold indifference of a stranger. But when Xie Jin sees Wen Shumiao carrying a suitcase, he final 60.5kReads9.5Score5.4k14d adds

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   I've already read this book three times. The male lead is deeply in love with the female lead. She's sensitive but strong, and they redeem each other. Only the male lead remembers the female lead's preferences and doesn't let her hurt her hands. It's both beautiful and heartbreaking.

2. 2 抚 Therapy Dog, Time to Get to Work! 抚慰犬，该上班了！ Fu Hua讣华Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted What's wrong with being a woman's dog? That was Cai Qiren's answer to someone kindly advising her to change jobs. The pay is low, the work is exhausting, there's too much to do, and there are few days off. The only reason she sticks with it is because she's a woman. They're all women. A female coming-of-age ensemble story, with four endings, including a harem ending~ Every character is my child, so please don't insult them. Give them time to grow, or read to the end. 69Reads—Score10114d adds

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   The interspersed childhood memories are very touching. The female protagonist's childhood experiences in the countryside, the gossip of those around her, and her grandmother's simple and clumsy kindness are all depicted. The restrained yet powerful descriptions of the pain brought on by her childhood are very touching. Those who enjoy delicate family stories should check out this book.

3. 3 白 What's So Great About a White Moonlight? I'll Be Your Dog, All Right? 白月光有什么好，我当狗还不行吗 Petal Stars朵朵星辰Modern Romance257k WordsCompleted [One Woman, Multiple Male Leads, All Devoted] [Rivalry for Her Affection] [Flirty Charmer] [Sweet Romance] [Mostly Everyday Life] [Not a Strong Female Lead] Zhou Yusu, who worked four jobs a day, suddenly died during a stormy night. When she opened her eyes, she had become a pampered heiress from a wealthy family and was bound to the White Moonlight Rescue System. As long as someone truly loved her and their affection reached 100%, her first love, Pei Yunzhou, a comatose patient in a hospital be 52Reads—Score10714d adds

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   In the book, the rise and fall of affection values correspond to specific plot events. Making the wrong choice will cause the value to decrease, while the increase in affection is logical and well-founded. Those who value rigorous numerical logic can check out this book.

4. 4 你EN What Makes You Think I'll Keep Liking You Forever? 你凭什么认为我会一直喜欢你呢 Night Rain i夜雨iUrban1.2M WordsCompleted [Everyday romance] [One female lead] [Mutual healing] Because of a promise made in childhood, Chen Lu spent seven whole years pursuing the girl he’d grown up with. In the end, all he got was a cold rejection. Chen Lu smiled in acceptance, but his heart had turned to ash… until he met the sweet, clumsy girl who’d come to thank him. The girl was lovely and innocent, standing alone in the rain right where the two of them had agreed to meet. “Why haven’t you left…?” The girl slowly lifted her head. 121.3kReads9.7Score14k14d adds

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   These three books are worth having.

5. 5 学EN Don't Worry, Senior—I'll Protect You 学姐别怕，我来保护你 Gege Wuwu隔胳呜呜Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Heart-Pounding Engine 2: Pure White Love Letter has been published] [Lighthearted daily life] + [Single female lead] + [No System] + [Not reborn] + [Sweet romance] In high school, Luo Ye had a secret crush on a girl for three years. He even got into the same university as her, and they agreed to start dating if they both got in. But the girl unexpectedly went back on her word. Heartbroken, Luo Ye became a romance novelist. Unexpectedly, before university even began, the novel he wrote shot to t 316.2kReads9.8Score31.8k14d adds
6. 6 暗 The Sad Little Thing Called Unrequited Love 暗恋这件难过的小事 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted Lin Xu has a crush on the popular boy Ye Feng, and she remembers countless little details about him. Every day, Lin Xu times her departure down to the second, getting dressed and putting on her shoes in a hurry, all for the chance to catch a fleeting glimpse of his back. The music playing during the long break outside her classroom is Xu Song’s “Moon over Luzhou.” Lin Xu knows it’s the favorite song of Ye Feng, the school radio station’s announcer. Lin Xu has even stayed up all night organizing 79.3kReads9.7Score13.8k14d adds
7. 7 上 My Neglected Ex-Husband from My Past Life Won't Pay Me Any Attention Now 上辈子被冷落的前夫，他不理我了 Sweet Peach and Clear Lemon甜桃清柠Modern Romance545k WordsCompleted (The short drama is now available) [Both reborn + devoted to each other + awkward pursuit of her + henpecked husband + college campus] [Aloof, socially anxious goddess VS softhearted, sharp-tongued young master] * At their first meeting, Yue Jitong's tender gaze bewitched Mo Xilou, stealing his soul and his heart. From then on, he was happy to be her devoted lapdog. * At twenty, Yue Jitong was drugged as part of a plot, and Mo Xilou became her antidote. But she hated him for taking her first tim 48.4kReads8.5Score5.6k14d adds
8. 8 大 The Big Shot’s Little Ancestor Is Sweet as Can Be 大佬的小祖宗甜爆了 Lin Haixiu林害羞Modern Romance552k WordsCompleted Honestly, one of Tao Ye's proudest accomplishments is that in all eighteen years of his life, he's never once dropped his arrogant, domineering, flashy, and impossibly cool persona. But ever since he met Wen Miao, who came from Jiangnan, the big bad wolf has turned into a little white rabbit. All he does now is act cute and beg for attention. He could rule the sea, but instead he chooses to savor the sweetness of love. Brother Ye's Guide to Winning Her Heart is now in session! Lesson One: What d 5.2kReads9.5Score75214d adds

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   A super sweet doll-like girl and a proud little dog's absolutely gorgeous love story!!!!! I'm totally shipping them!!!!!!!!

9. 9 就 Even as a Fake Heiress, I’ll Still Daringly Embrace Doing Nothing 就算是假千金也要勇敢摆烂 Ji Furan纪扶染Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Print edition launching across all platforms on August 9, 2025] When Shen Yue was twelve, she accidentally fell into a pond while feeding the fish. That was when she learned the truth: her parents weren’t her real parents, and her five older brothers weren’t really her brothers. She was the Mu family’s fake heiress! Faced with a future where she was destined to lose everything, Shen Yue decided to get ahead… by lying down. If she was going to lose it all anyway, she might as well lie back and 116.3kReads9.6Score13.7k14d adds
10. 10 意 After an Unexpected Pregnancy: Mr. Bo Is Truly Irresistible 意外怀孕后：薄总他真香了 Huang Bao黄宝Modern Romance757k WordsCompleted (The print edition goes on sale across major platforms on May 10) [Both leads are each other's first and only] [Marriage Before Love] He was the eldest son of the immensely wealthy Bo family, hot-tempered, brooding, and not to be crossed. She was only the housekeeper's daughter. By a twist of fate, they spent one reckless night together, and she became pregnant. She became the well-behaved granddaughter-in-law of Old Madam Bo. She also became, in his eyes, a shameless woman after his money. Bo X 19.9kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds
11. 11 槐 Locust Tree Breeze 槐风 Sweet Candy暖糖Modern Romance384k WordsCompleted (Print edition published) [Both leads are each other's first love + happy ending + roguishly handsome boy vs. unruly girl + blunt and direct, with both leads speaking their minds] He first met Tang Yi in Tongcheng. That summer, he had won first place in the physics Olympiad. He was strolling through the streets, idly exploring the unfamiliar city, the medal still warm in his pocket and everything around him feeling fresh and new. His gaze came to rest on a young girl not far ahead. In a pale yel 37.8kReads9.4Score6.3k14d adds

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    Book Synopsis: Shen Huaizhou vs. Tang Yi [Double Clean HE + Double First Love + Rogue Boy vs. Unruly Girl + Straightforward Approach, Both Leads Have Mouths] He first met Tang Yi in Tongcheng. That summer, he won the Physics Olympiad and strolled through the streets of Tongcheng, wandering aimlessly, his medal still warm in his pocket. Wandering aimlessly in an unfamiliar city, he felt a surge of novelty. His gaze stopped a short distance ahead—a little girl in a light yellow floral dress, holding a handwoven basket in both hands, slightly raised, helping her grandmother pick locust blossoms. The summer sun was intense, and the girl's face was slightly flushed, perhaps from the heat, but she showed no impatience, standing there quietly, following instructions. Because of that casual glance, Shen Huaizhou's first impression of Tang Yi was that she was gentle and obedient. He never expected to see her again after returning to Jingbei. This time, the boy smiled, realizing for the first time that he had misjudged her—beneath the girl's obedient exterior lay a thorny interior, growing wildly in his heart. ... On the day of the confession, Tang Yi's eyes sparkled with a smile: "Is there a condition for being my boyfriend?" "What condition?" "It has to be Shen Huaizhou." Tang Yi used "everlasting vitality" to describe youth, and to describe Shen Huaizhou. The stirrings of a young heart are like the distant sunset, passionate and sincere, flamboyant and unrestrained, burning half the sky red in the blink of an eye. ---

12. 12 不 The Not-So-Dominant CEO and His Lazy Stepmother 不霸气总裁与咸鱼后妈 Scallion Pancake with an Extra Egg手抓饼要加鸡蛋Modern Romance450k WordsCompleted The short drama The Not-So-Dominant CEO and His Lazy Stepmom is now available on Tomato. [Sweet Romance + Comedy + Married First, Love Later + Straightforward Leads + Both Leads Speak Their Minds] [Warning 1: The son is the male lead's biological child. Skip this if that bothers you.] [Warning 2: About twenty chapters involve entertainment-industry variety shows, but they're just the female lead's gossip-watching side quest! She won't enter the industry herself. Skip this if that bothers you.] T 28kReads9.5Score3.7k14d adds

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    ① And ④ are stepmother stories, both non-traditional CEO romances, with heartwarming and funny family interactions [you'll appreciate the details]. ② And ③ are unrequited love stories, truly [masterpieces by Que Shi] [masterpieces by Que Shi], the female leads finally overcome their feelings of inferiority, they too are "shining" 🌟. ⑤ Is about an adopted daughter and the real heiress, the family relationship is very [masterpieces by Que Shi], heartwarming and funny, there's also a romantic pairing.

13. 13 乌 The Diary of Nothingness 乌有日记 Xi Qiubei西丘北Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted Signed for print publication [Sensitive and gentle × carefree and aloof] Wu Chun had secretly loved Si Xianghuai for three years at high school. Apart from her best friend, nobody knew. He was dazzling and confident, so radiant that even the sun seemed three shades dimmer beside him. At the attached high school, there were countless girls with a crush on Si Xianghuai. She was the quietest of them all. She never confessed, never disturbed him, and even avoided getting close to him. But later, th 11.5kReads9.4Score1.9k14d adds
14. 14 蝴 The Butterfly Flies Far Away 蝴蝶奔向远方 Dumplings Must Have Chive Filling饺子只要韭菜馅Modern Romance157k WordsCompleted [Completed] [Secret Love Comes True] [Reunion After Years Apart] [Interwoven School Memories] A black "Breaking" label appeared beside the number-one trending topic on Weibo, followed by several related hashtags. The internet was flooded with news about Song Yuan's relationship. V Song Yuan: A butterfly flies toward the distance. He added a picture, perhaps a candid shot, taken somewhere by the sea. By then, the sun had already set, leaving only a swath of fiery clouds on the horizon. The w 85Reads8.2Score—14d adds
15. 15 反 Villain’s Son: Mom, Stop Acting Crazy. You’re Scaring Me 反派儿子：妈你别颠，我害怕 Banana Ice Cream香蕉冰激凌Modern Romance256k WordsCompleted Synopsis: (Sweet romance + comedy + a son who's shy on the outside and full of inner commentary + transmigrate into a book + marriage first, love later) Su Yunqian transmigrates into a novel as the stepmother of its biggest villain, and a wicked one at that. She thought the little villain would be twisted and evil to the core, but it turns out he's just a handsome, shy, melancholy kid. Even more stunning is his father, a successful CEO with a face as flawless as jade. Su Yunqian: Becoming a mom 87Reads9.2Score—14d adds
16. 16 被 After They Heard My Thoughts, the Fake Heiress Became Everyone’s Favorite 被读心之后，假千金成团宠了 Xiao Yuanxiao小圆潇Modern Romance563k WordsCompleted [Mind reading + transmigrate into a book + sweet romance in a wealthy family + CEO + doted on by everyone + entertainment industry] Jing Yi transmigrated into a sweet romance novel about a wealthy family's real and fake heiresses. The good news was that she could enjoy a life of luxury at a young age! The bad news was that she was the wicked fake heiress who would eventually face retribution... In the original story, Jing Yi was adopted by the Jing family as a child. But consumed by jealousy of 13.4kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds
17. 17 和 I Married My Secret Crush First, Then Fell in Love 和暗恋对象先婚后爱了 A Jasmine-Scented Tea一个茉莉香片Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted A cold, abstinent, jealous CEO who’s a devoted husband x an adorable employee Marriage first, love later · secret crush becomes mutual · sweet pampering / one-on-one, first love for both, both pure At twenty-five, Jiang Mansheng married the high school heartthrob she had secretly loved. Back then, Lu Qichen came from a wealthy family and was exceptionally handsome, a favored child of heaven whom everyone envied. Jiang Mansheng, by contrast, was quiet and mild-mannered, just an ordinary girl fro 10.4kReads9.1Score1.3k14d adds

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    The female lead has a crush on the male lead, and their marriage of convenience blossoms into love—it's incredibly good! A sweet and fluffy romance set in a wealthy family! The plot is rich and engaging, ensuring you'll never get bored.

18. 18 念 I'll Think of You, Whenever You Return 念你，不论归期 Xiqiao惜桥Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted [A handsome, scheming school bully vs. a gentle-looking little goddess] [Childhood sweethearts] [Sweet school romance] The second year of high school had barely begun when news spread that a transfer student was coming. Lin Yan was a well-known figure at school, but naturally, he didn’t care about things like that. “What did you say?” The moment he heard her name, Lin Yan was stunned. He stood up, ready to go find her, but the homeroom teacher blocked his way. The new transfer student wasn’t jus 939Reads9.0Score11614d adds

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    The first and second books are both campus romance novels and are very good. The third and fourth books are both about wealthy CEOs and age gaps, and they are both completed and very good.

19. 19 媚 Entangled in Alluring Charm 媚色攀缠 Jun Buqi君不弃Modern Romance275k WordsCompleted [Sweet and satisfying romance, devoted to each other, age gap, fatherly doting and raising her, winning her back] Clear-headed, darkly alluring beauty VS composed, cold-hearted patriarchal powerbroker She was one of the many gifts Shen Rangchen received for his coming-of-age ceremony. He gave her a first name and bestowed his surname upon her. Shen Ciying never told anyone that when she first met Shen Rangchen as a child, she resolved to make the lofty, noble young man her lifelong servant. From 3.6kReads9.1Score37314d adds
20. 20 京 Endless Night in the Capital 京夜未央 The Arrogant Sweet Romance Killer不可一世的甜文杀手Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted Powerful, celibate older man X coquettish, willful mixed-race little troublemaker Eleven-year age gap, growing-up romance “After that, Beijing never saw snow that heavy again, and I never let her walk such a long, lightless road again.” The eldest son of the Shen family, Shen Jihuai, is thirty-one and unmarried. Rumors in their circle say he has an illegitimate daughter in New York whom he spoils rotten, giving her the stars and the moon. As everyone speculates about who the girl's mother might 4.8kReads8.4Score44914d adds
21. 21 潮 Tidal Mist 潮雾 Xiao Jin小今Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Sweet and gentle assistant x aloof, sharp-tongued, scheming boss] [Pretend relationship turns real + sweet romance + both leads are virgins + happy ending] New to the workplace, Shen Wu is taken by her manager to meet the young boss who has just joined the company. He sits there, tall as a tower and solid as a mountain, his peach-blossom eyes cool and unreadable, his whole presence radiating indifference. Shen Wu cautiously greets him: “Mr. Xu.” The young boss gives her a cool nod without sayin 19kReads9.3Score2.3k14d adds

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    This is really super sweet.

22. 22 强 Spoiled Relentlessly! After Losing Her Memory, the Picky Little Darling Just Wants to Run Away 强宠！失忆后小作精只想跑路 Liu Yuyu柳鱼鱼Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted [Amnesia + sweet romance + fake idealized first love + possessive pursuit + both leads are virgins] Spoiled, dazzling little drama queen vs. an overindulgent, possessive tycoon Yan Jiaojiao has lost her memory. Her memories are even jumbled, making her think she's living inside a book, where she's the utterly wicked villainess! Being the villainess is bad enough, but her obsessive, possessive fiancé treats her as a stand-in for someone else. The heroine, his gentle and considerate first love, di 3.1kReads8.9Score18814d adds

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    This is absolutely amazing!! It's a story about an older woman and a younger man, with the male lead being incredibly doting! The female lead suffers a car accident and loses her memory, believing she's in a novel world...

23. 23 听 Listen to the South 听南 Parting Words诀别词Modern Romance196k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, Xia Tingnan was in her third year of middle school, while her next-door neighbor Xu Bingran was a sophomore in high school. Both the Xia and Xu parents were busy, so Xia Tingnan, who loved sleeping in, was put in Xu Bingran's care. Xu Bingran was disciplined, sensible, a good student with dreams, and known as “Xu Bingran of No. 1 High School.” Xia Tingnan was lazy, scatterbrained, a happy slacker with decent grades, and everyone's beloved “cutie.” And so began a four-year routine: 29.5kReads9.6Score4.4k14d adds

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    "Listening to the South" [Childhood Sweethearts, Unrequited Love, Long-Awaited Reunion, Sweet Everyday Life] 🐙: An ordinary person's love story. The author's writing is exceptionally delicate, simple, and relatable. The male lead has secretly loved the female lead for many years, and finally receives a response after their reunion. Sweet! In short!

24. 24 炽 A Blazing Prison 炽热囚牢 Li Baiyi Is So Rich李百亿好有钱Two Male Leads227k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Rekindled Love + Mutual Devotion + Both Chaste + Happy Ending + Older Top] After spending three years in prison, Shen Siyan made a name for himself in the business world the second year after his release. Then the ex-boyfriend who had betrayed him came knocking. Looking at the man who, four years ago, had sent him to prison to protect his own reputation, Shen Siyan swore to grind him underfoot. He said, “Would you mind dying for me?” He said, “Beg me. Beg me to help you.” He sa 3.6kReads9.1Score41414d adds

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    It's so incredibly good! 🤩 It has both heart-wrenching and sweet moments 😆😆😆😆😆

25. 25 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 16.7kReads8.7Score1.2k14d adds
26. 26 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 65.8kReads9.3Score8.1k14d adds
27. 27 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 16.9kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds
28. 28 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 32.6kReads9.3Score10.2k14d adds

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    In her past life, Meng Mingxuan trusted the wrong man and died tragically, unaware that Ninth Master had fought his way through the capital for her and would guard her grave for life. Reborn, she finally sees clearly—the obsessive and ruthless Ninth Master had etched her into his very bones! In this life, she nestles herself in the man's arms: "Ninth Master, I'm good, I'll only spoil you." The crazed second male lead, his eyes red, clings to her: "You don't love him at all! You're just taking revenge on me!" Ninth Master sneers, hands on his hips: "Using her as a tool? I'd be more than happy." Amidst the lingering rain, he bites her earlobe, panting: "Since you're using me as a tool, you'll use me for life..." Meng Mingxuan sobs, her voice trembling; she no longer remembers any revenge plot.

29. 29 满 After Reaching Max Level, the Metaphysics Master Enters the World and Cheats Her Way to Exorcise Ghosts 满级后，玄学大佬入世开挂虐鬼 Baili Huohuo百里火火Modern Romance360k WordsCompleted After mastering her cultivation, Ran Yun Zhao descended the mountain, crushed vengeful ghosts, and told fortunes, answering people's questions and dispelling their troubles. Seeker 1: Help! My husband suddenly became a cross-dressing pervert and wants to castrate himself. Seeker 2: My dead secretary is haunting me. She insists I killed her, but I'm innocent! Seeker 3: I'm eighteen, but I suddenly turned gray-haired and my whole body is covered in wrinkles. A computer that turns itself on in the 3.8kReads9.3Score53714d adds

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    Highly rated contemporary romance novels, recommended by a seasoned bookworm who has read nearly a hundred novels.

30. 30 重 Reborn Young Lady: Saving Four Handsome, Strong, and Tragic Brothers 重生大小姐：拯救四个美强惨哥哥 Soft and Cuddly Baby软萌宝宝Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Tang Qi mistakenly believed her brothers had killed their parents and took revenge on them ruthlessly. Only as she lay dying did she learn the truth. Tang Qi came back reborn with a System and discovered that she'd already started getting herself killed... [Host, your life account is overdrawn. Max out your brothers' affection for you and survive until you reach 99!] Tang Qi looked at her fourth brother, whose career as a star athlete she'd ruined. Her third brother, whose 288Reads9.1Score10314d adds
31. 31 鬼 Ghosts, Ghosts, Gossip, Gossip: Even Ghosts Love Gossip! 鬼鬼鬼，瓜瓜瓜，鬼吃瓜！ Xia Chenmian夏沉眠Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The Supernatural + Fortune-Telling + Ghost-Hunting + Everyone's Favorite + Livestreaming + No Romance] [Also known as My Home Is the Underworld, and We All Earn Its Keep] The Wen family's biological daughter was finally found. She came from the mountains and spouted nonsense like a little charlatan, so everyone in the business was waiting to laugh at her. Within just a few days, the young tyrant of the Song family was chasing after her, begging to become her underling. The Xiao clan treated her 1.6kReads8.9Score20014d adds
32. 32 重 Reborn as the Beloved of Everyone: The Movie Emperor's Wife Is Poor and Fierce Again 重生团宠：影帝夫人又穷又凶 Not Dim-Witted After Waking Up睡醒不呆Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [Print edition signed for publication] [Insanely outrageous wish-fulfillment + a few secret identities + savage online roasts + devoted romance with both leads’ first love + dazzling the world] In her previous life, she died with regrets. Now she has been reborn in the middle of a massive online hate campaign! If they’re going to hate on her anyway, she might as well stop pretending! Her scumbag fiancé gets shoved into a cold pool, then coughs and blames her? Sheng Wenyin: “What, caught a cold? 136.6kReads9.6Score14.4k14d adds
33. 33 豪 The Beloved of a Wealthy Family, the Metaphysics Master Rises to Power in High Society 豪门团宠，玄学大佬在上流圈杀疯 A Sour Little Mandarin一颗酸桔子Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted The rating just came out. It'll slowly go up! [Occult powers + feel-good wish fulfillment + strong heroine + ghost hunting + fortune-telling + pampered by everyone + no romance] [Main plotline + episodic stories] There's a new piece of gossip among Xincheng's elite: the Shen family's long-lost youngest daughter has been found. As soon as she returned, she severed her eldest brother's romantic ties, tormented her younger brother until he was skin and bones, and even dared to hit her own grandmoth 10.5kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds
34. 34 楚 Lord Chu, Your Wife Is Trending Again 楚爷，夫人又上热搜了 Ke Xi可汐Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Secret Identities + Everyone’s Favorite + No Angst + Showbiz + Devoted Husband] Breaking news: The missing daughter of the Zhu family, one of Jingling’s six great families, has returned after fifteen years! Netizens go wild: “Ahhh... Who’s this fairy-like beauty? I’m in love!” “Wait... Is that even a human face?!” “The top scorer in the college entrance exam at thirteen? Seriously? Was I born just to make up the numbers?” She is the miracle doctor Wu, who has saved countless lives! She is also 15.5kReads9.4Score2.1k14d adds
35. 35 暗 After Eight Years of Secretly Loving Him, She Impulsively Marries Mr. He 暗恋八年后，她与贺先生闪婚了 Tong Xiang桐香Modern Romance388k WordsCompleted The short drama The Eighth Year of Loving Mr. He in Secret is now streaming [Married life + sweet romance + whirlwind marriage + romance and marriage + devoted husband + heroine's secret crush comes true + hero falls in love after marriage] At nineteen, Jiang Yining fell in love with He Chi. Their only connection was that He Chi was the son of her high school teacher. She lived a quiet, orderly life while he was carefree and uninhibited. Jiang Yining knew very well that she and He Chi had no 26.6kReads9.3Score3.5k14d adds

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    The story revolves around a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead has a crush on the male lead, and he eventually proposes marriage. Their married life is very sweet.

36. 36 薾 The Season of Er’er 薾薾时节 Lala from the Corner旮旯角的拉拉Modern Romance321k WordsCompleted CEO × College Student | Age Gap | Foster Care | Secret Crush | Older Man, Younger Wife He is twelve years older than her, the feared “Mr. Jie” of Yancheng’s business world: cold, sharp-tongued, and heartless. She is just a little ray of sunshine living under his roof. She doesn’t dare tell him that the moment they reunited during her high school entrance exams, a little tree began to sprout in her heart. A wily older fox raises a younger one, and the younger fox sets out to win his heart. He lay 3.5kReads8.8Score28714d adds

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    It suited my taste, which is why I found it deeply insightful while reading. The writing is excellent, with a well-balanced plot and elegant prose; in short, it's spot-on. Here, you can see writing that isn't just about fleeting sensory stimulation, but rather a serious and meticulous effort. The ensemble cast is particularly well-developed.

37. 37 职 The Career Woman’s Rise to Success 职场佳人成功飞升记 Fair, Rich, and Lovely白富娇Modern Romance607k WordsOngoing Zhang Lin’s first half of life was full of hardship and one setback after another. Her free-spirited nature, troubled marriage, and failed career brought pain that followed her like a shadow, as if a hidden demon inside her were running wild or some dark force in her subconscious were at work, trapping her in misery. Yet she was resilient and refused to let these trials defeat her. With the help of her best friend, she gradually awakened through adversity and unleashed the strength of a powerful 5Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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    With her best friend's divine assistance, Zhang Lin's path to ascension is filled with sweetness thanks to the companionship of her divine friend!

38. 38 慢 A Slow-Burning Obsession 慢性迷恋 A Little Coconut一只小椰Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted [Carefree, High-Maintenance Little Menace × Deceptively Dark Ice-Queen] [Marriage of Convenience + Both Are Inexperienced + An Intense Push and Pull] After a night of passion, Shen Yihe accidentally slept with the famous ice-queen of their social circle. She thought he wouldn’t deign to make a fuss over it. But the next morning, there he was: the aloof man, seemingly untouched by worldly concerns, wearing a loosely tied bathrobe, his pale skin still marked by her kisses. Standing over her, he de 455Reads—Score10114d adds

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    A chilling tale unfolds: a cunning male lead meticulously plots and schemes to manipulate the female lead from beginning to end. This story combines elements of "A Scheming Male Lead," "Deliberate Planning Throughout," and "A Gradual Attack on the Heart." The male lead has his eye on the female lead from the start, employing a chance encounter to arrange a marriage, gradually guiding her heart into a deep emotional entanglement. #RomanceofStrategy #CunningCEO

39. 39 婚 Love Surges with Marriage 婚涌情生 Chubby Yuanbao元宝胖嘟嘟Modern Romance520k WordsOngoing Older man + marriage before love + slow-burn romance + sweet and doting + three-year age gap A spoiled heir to a business empire × a cool, reserved doctor When Shi Qi was twenty-five, her adoptive mother fell seriously ill. To fulfill her adoptive mother’s dying wish, she married Meng Yan, the heir to the Meng family, whom she had never met. Meng Yan was the heir to the most powerful family in Beicheng. Rumor had it that he was arrogant, flamboyant, and impulsive, never doing things by the book. 29.4kReads7.4Score2.4k14d adds

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    If you're looking for something to read, this is a great read! If you like stories about age gaps, marriage of convenience in wealthy families, and sweet, long-lasting romances, this book is worth checking out.

40. 40 心 Heartbeat Over the Line 心跳越轨 Biyou彼呦Modern Romance387k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Age gap + married first, love later + exceptionally gentle, fatherly male lead + both leads are each other's first] A restrained cardiac surgeon x a sweet young woman who grows into herself *Complete. A sweet, everyday romance with no melodrama. - On the eve of her engagement, Jiang Qiao catches her boyfriend passionately kissing another woman. As she stands there in a pitiful state, Pei Zhihe's tall figure appears beside her. His deep, dark eyes look at her from 67kReads9.5Score10.3k14d adds

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    Highly recommended! The emotional descriptions are delicate, and the male lead's love is truly touching.

41. 41 乖 Don’t Cry, Sweetheart! The Brooding Boy Spoils Her in His Arms 乖宝别哭！阴翳少年抱怀里宠 Silent Clouds漫云不语Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted (A tragic, beautiful boy × a healing little moon, salvation + sweet romance + irresistible flirtation, both leads know how to work their charm) Li You died on the day Jiang Yan loved her most. He never knew she had been secretly in love with him for a very, very long time. Time turned back five years. The boy leaned against the wall with one hand and bent down with a mocking smile. “Li You, can’t you stay the hell away from me? I don’t like obedient girls like you.” She nodded softly and took on 5.3kReads9.4Score64214d adds

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    I highly recommend the first modern romance novel. The male and female leads redeem each other, harbor secret crushes on each other, and are bound to each other across lifetimes. The second spin-off novel is also excellent; the female lead redeems Meng Yanchen.

42. 42 人 A Touch of Human Warmth: My Meng Yanchen 人间烟火：我的孟宴臣 Nai Nai J奈奈JFemale-Channel Fanfiction159k WordsCompleted After Shu Ning finished watching the drama “Fireworks of My Heart,” she was deeply moved by the devoted yet restrained Meng Yanchen. She wondered what kind of sin the Meng family had committed to bring such an ungrateful person into their home. If she were in his place, she’d be more than happy to let Mom Fu manage her life. A mansion, a luxury car, and a handsome older brother? Who’d turn that down? Only a fool! 4.3kReads9.0Score29214d adds
43. 43 咬 A Bite of Sweet Pear 咬一口甜梨 Spring Speaks Not春不语Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted The print edition of A Bite of Sweet Pear is now available on all major platforms. A cool, calculating doctor versus a sweet girl with a few tricks up her sleeve. Very sweet, no angst. The first time Chu Yuan saw Ruan Li, who was staying with his family, was at the hospital. She was a delicate beauty, graceful as a willow and lovely as peach blossoms, breathtaking at first sight. Her eyes glistened with tears as her slender fingers tugged at his clothes. “Doctor Chu, I’m scared of pain. Please b 6kReads9.4Score64314d adds
44. 44 娇 Sweet Kisses! When the Little Beauty Cries, Mr. Xu Coaxes Her Tenderly 娇吻！小美人一哭，徐总宠溺轻哄 Yu Zhiyao郁知杳Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted [Complete] Hong Kong capitalist × radiant little fairy After marriage, fall in love with a tycoon Six years older Dual POV, marriage first and love later - At 22, Feng Qiu is welcomed back into a wealthy family and married off as a pawn in a political alliance to Xu Qing, heir to the top-tier Xu family. Born in Berlin and raised in Hong Kong, Xu Qing holds a position of power and is distant and aloof. Before the wedding, Feng Qiu expects their married life to be dull and uneventful, with the two 5.1kReads9.1Score37214d adds
45. 45 醉 Drunk on Springtime 醉春色 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted [Elegant, radiant heiress from Hong Kong City & aloof, refined tycoon] [Flirtatious sweetness + doting romance + devoted couple + two powerful families] They say the Qin family is heartless, and their new head, Qin Yanzhou, is even more so. Born to wealth and privilege, he is distant and indifferent, with no room in his life for love. Just after returning to Hong Kong City, Shen Muyan was assigned to open a branch in Shanghai and negotiate a deal with the Qin family. At their first meeting, she 26.4kReads9.2Score2.8k14d adds
46. 46 神 The Mysterious Husband Is Impossible to Ignore 神秘老公惹不起 Falling Water, Blossoming Colors落水缤纷Modern Romance3.1M WordsCompleted She got drunk on her birthday. Ten months later, she gave birth to a child. The next day, the baby’s father showed up at her door. She asked, “Do you have a car, a house, and savings?” The man stared at her blankly. Resigned, she said, “Fine, I guess I’m out of luck. From now on, I’ll earn the money and support the family, and you can take care of the baby.” But can someone explain how the man she was supporting suddenly turned into the president of a multinational conglomerate, worth hundreds o 6.1kReads9.1Score2.8k14d adds

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    The story begins with the male lead being forced into marriage due to an unexpected event (such as an arranged marriage or a series of unfortunate coincidences). His initial indifference towards the female lead eventually blossoms into genuine affection, and the romance is often accompanied by classic plot points like "hidden identities being revealed" and "a wife-chasing frenzy." This story is suitable for: - Fans of sweet romance novels featuring hidden identities and secret marriages; - Readers who want a lighthearted and satisfying read that avoids angst and enjoys the thrill of "face-slapping and revenge"; - Readers interested in "strong-strong alliances" and "double identities" settings.

47. 47 是 Yes, I Have a System, but I'm Not Trying to Win the Male Lead Over, Okay? 是，我有系统，但没攻略男主啊？ Dawn Breaks over Green Mountains青山日晓Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shen Youyou grew up following the path most parents would call that of a well-behaved girl. She studied hard and never dated in school. She majored in law, a humanities subject, and after earning her master's degree, joined a law firm as a diligent office worker. Nothing out of the ordinary ever happened. Then, purely by a stroke of luck, she won the lottery and transmigrated into a campus romance novel she had once read to pass the time, becoming the male lead's ordinary classmate. As an NPC wi 11.1kReads8.2Score98314d adds

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    These two books are worth having.

48. 48 拍 I Photographed Every Has-Been Online Celebrity, and Now I’m Finally Famous 拍遍全网糊咖，醉姐终于火了 The Old Book Gets Another Chance旧书重来一次Modern Romance765k WordsCompleted [No romance for the heroine, career-focused + entertainment System + fan site manager / agent / boss] Chen Zui has been in a parallel world for a year. The music variety show she was supposed to join gets canceled at the last minute. Fine, fine, guess I’m just unlucky. She’s replaced on a dance show because she stepped out with her right foot first. She gets angry, then gets angry for a moment. She gets edited out of an entertainment variety show for offending a popular star. You dare mess with 20.3kReads9.4Score2.9k14d adds
49. 49 盛 A Perfect Summer Crush 盛夏满分暗恋 Qi Xue栖雪Modern Romance629k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication | Secret crush becomes reality | Reunited after a breakup | Sweet romance | One-on-one, both leads faithful in body and heart] Shen Shengyi was known in Peking University's finance department for being carefree and flirtatious. He was picky, handsome, and hard to win over. With the cards stacked in favor of Heaven's Chosen, he was bold and rebellious, always surrounded by admirers and never short of friends. At a design competition, Chi Wu was pulled onstage at the 51.3kReads9.5Score6.1k14d adds
50. 50 超 So Sweet! The Campus Heartthrob Coaxes His Adorable Crush in a Husky Voice 超甜！校草哑声诱哄小可爱 Peach Branch Tea桃枝茶Modern Romance406k WordsCompleted [Bad-boy school boss × sweet, soft-spoken top student] [A sweet campus romance, two strong leads, lighthearted and affectionate, healing each other] Rumor has it that Jiangcheng No. 8 High has a school boss named Gu Cilan: unruly, arrogant, and looking down on everyone. In their second year of high school, a sweet transfer student arrives. Li Su is beautiful with a honey-sweet voice, and she takes first place in her grade on her very first monthly exam. She’s just far too bold, always picking on 28.2kReads9.3Score4.6k14d adds

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