Married First, Fall in Love Later, with Mature Writing and Sound Logic 先婚后爱，高级一点，正常逻辑

1. 1 港 A Timely Rain in Hong Kong 港遇及时雨 Glutinous Rice Cake糯米白年糕Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted Age gap + married-life slice of life + the hero falls first Liang Yuyin and Zhao Shunian’s marriage is purely a business arrangement, as everyone in Hong Kong’s wealthy circles knows. The illegitimate daughter of the Liang family, Yuyin is brought back by her biological father one day and made to take her half-sister’s place in an arranged marriage. She becomes the wife of Zhao Shunian, heir to the Zhao family. Everyone says she’s a sparrow that’s flown up a branch and become a phoenix. Yuyin t 21.2kReads9.3Score2kShelves

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   The first book was amazing! The second one I found while looking for meal replacements was a bit different; it wasn't as good as the first, but it was still alright.

2. 2 商 Mr. Shang, Take It Easy on Our Wedding Night! 商先生，新婚请节制！ Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later + A gentle, slow-burn sweet romance) (Signed for publication) At twenty-seven, Wen Xi accidentally learns that she isn’t her parents’ biological daughter. Overnight, she has new parents, and even her fiancé changes. Her new fiancé, Shang Chen, is renowned in Beijing for being stern, cold, and taciturn. Everyone holds him in awe. People in their social circle all say that this newlywed couple, brought together halfway through life, probably won’t amount to much and won 64.3kReads9.1Score6.5kShelves
3. 3 偏 Prejudice Collides with Pride 偏见撞了傲慢 Dreamlike Moon梦如月Modern Romance389k WordsOngoing Original title: Pride Collides with Prejudice Meng Shiyan, heir to the Meng family and future head of Meng Group. Zhou Nan, a young math tutor from S University, with her head full of formulas and ways to make money. After a late-night car crash, he thought she was trying to extort him, while she thought he was arrogant and rude. After they parted on bad terms, his grandmother brought a girl he'd never met before and told him she wanted the girl to become the Meng family's granddaughter-in-law. 56.3kReads8.8Score4.5kShelves

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   This is a good book; the plot is unconventional, and the story unfolds in a captivating way.

4. 4 晚 The Evening Breeze Kisses Hong Kong Island 晚风吻港岛 Yu Lansheng屿蓝生Modern Romance338k WordsOngoing [Refined Hong Kong Tycoon × Pure-Hearted Little Melon]+ [Marriage Before Love]+ [Both Leads Are Inexperienced]+ [Older Man]+ [Secret Crush] When the eldest daughter of the main branch runs away on the eve of the wedding, Lin Yuzhi, the illegitimate daughter of the second branch, is pushed forward, to marry her wealthy future brother-in-law, Lu Jingyao, and preserve the prestige of the Lu and Lin families in Hong Kong society. The public mocks her as a “substitute bride,” while Lu Jingyao see 18Reads—Score118Shelves

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   The pacing is quite normal and realistic.

5. 5 丈 My Husband Has Always Had Good Taste, Whether Picking Pretty Women or Picking Fights 丈夫的眼光向来不错，不管是挑漂亮女人还是挑衅滋事。 A Loop of Clear Tape一圈透明胶带10k WordsCompleted My husband has always had a good eye, whether he’s picking out beautiful women or looking for trouble. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Highly recommended!!

6. 6 地 A Marriage That Lasts Forever 地久婚长 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / slow-burn, sweet romance Fu Qingshao's only condition for agreeing to an arranged marriage is that he wants no emotional entanglements with his future wife. In short, he hopes she won't love him, and that they can treat each other with mutual respect. Meng Yu, the youngest daughter of the Meng family, fits his ideal perfectly. She has just broken up with her ex-boyfriend, and there's still a tear stain at the corner of her eye when she's forced to go on a blind date. 150.6kReads9.3Score18.5kShelves

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   My friends, this is so good! I'm already rereading the second book! 🥰💓😋

7. 7 豪 Everyone in This Wealthy Family Has a Secret 豪门里每个人都有秘密 Wen Erya温尔雅Modern Romance104k WordsCompleted “Marriage First, Love Later” They are both insignificant members of wealthy families, each with a life and love of their own, and secrets about their origins. In a glittering world of excess, two lonely souls find comfort in each other. 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is great, not mindless, and has very strong logic.

8. 8 冒 After Passing Myself Off as the Real Heiress, I Married into a Wealthy Family 冒名顶替真千金后，嫁入了豪门 Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted Yan Zhi opened her eyes and found herself in a book, as the villainess who had impersonated the real heiress. In the original story, after discovering that her roommate was the real heiress who had been lost to a wealthy family, the villainess stole her hair, assumed her identity, and returned to the family to claim her place. She also married the male lead, Jiang Silian, one of the most powerful men in the capital, through a marriage alliance, becoming Mrs. Jiang. Before long, the deception 127.4kReads8.6Score13.2kShelves
9. 9 京 After a Flash Marriage, the Capital's Tycoon Is Completely Smitten 京圈大佬闪婚后，彻底沦陷了 Qi Cheng栖橙Modern Romance370k WordsCompleted [Originally titled A Private Desire Takes Shape] [Both are virgins + marriage before love + healing] [Reclusive, world-weary novelist & self-restrained, refined scoundrel] When they first met, Shu Wanning was brought before Wen Yuci as collateral for her father's gambling debts. Wen Yuci gave a mocking laugh. “I have no intention of raising someone else's daughter.” The second time they met, he rescued her in the pouring rain. He never imagined that the umbrella he'd tilted toward her in a momen 4.3kReads9.2Score385Shelves
10. 10 婚 A Kiss After the Wedding 婚后潮吻 Yan Qiao雁乔Modern Romance232k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later; slow-paced everyday life; a sweet romance with two devoted leads] A bright, sweet-natured flower shop owner ∪ Hengyu’s CEO, who dotes on his wife Ji Xiyao and Jiang Yanxiu had been engaged for years. That summer, after knowing each other since childhood but never being particularly close, they finally married at their elders’ urging. Everyone praised the Jiang family’s eldest son for his talent, ability, and sense of responsibility. Even their elders said Ji Xiyao 816Reads8.7Score101Shelves
11. 11 先 Sir, Your Tenderness Is Beyond the Limit 先生，你的温柔超纲了 Mister Ruochen若尘先生Modern Romance423k WordsCompleted ✨The main story is complete! [Love After Marriage + Mutual Devotion + Sweet Romance + Both Leads Have No Past Relationships] The two strangers met at their families’ arrangement. When Jiang Yirou first met Gu Chengxiao, she thought he was a little too proper and serious, but his sense of responsibility made her feel safe. Gu Chengxiao had planned to treat the meeting as a formality, but he found that he liked her. He even felt an urge to let her into his world... After they married, Jiang Yirou 890Reads—Score104Shelves

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    A mutually devoted marriage that blossoms into love, where they fall in love with each other within a stable relationship.

12. 12 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 143.5kReads9.5Score16.5kShelves
13. 13 过 Excessive Indulgence 过分沉溺 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 8.1kReads9.2Score656Shelves
14. 14 被 The Scheming Crown Prince Pretended to Be a Puppy Boy in Our Online Romance and Spoiled Me Rotten 被腹黑太子爷网恋假扮奶狗狠狠宠 Mu Qingchuan木晴川Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted Lu Xi had barely started work when her direct superior, capital socialite heir Gu Tingzhou, chewed her out like a nobody. Her real life was miserable, but that didn't stop her from being wild online. Lu Xi immediately started flirting with her "puppy-like online boyfriend." [I want to sit on my puppy's abs and slide down like a playground slide. I want to bury my face in his chest and inhale deeply~] [My puppy's voice makes my bones melt. I can't even imagine how lovely it would sound to make hi 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Online, he's a clingy, adorable puppy; offline, he's a powerful, wealthy heir. Their online romance turns out to be a carefully orchestrated scheme. He seduces her step by step, trapping her in a gentle snare, where she finds no escape from his control. A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love.

15. 15 清 Qingfeng Villa 清风墅 Sunlit Bird扶光鸟Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Marriage first, love later + Age gap + Literary family + Slow-burn romance + Both leads are each other's first] *Theme: Children who are cherished don't have to say they're sorry.* As a child, Shu He was utterly broken by her coldhearted father. During an extreme snowstorm in Jingbei, she wandered alone by the roadside, clutching the doll that had grown up with her. The blizzard raged, and she eventually collapsed, frozen stiff. A Bentley pulled over. The young man 110.9kReads9.5Score14.4kShelves

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    This book, told from the female lead's perspective, is about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love, while the male lead's perspective is one of long-term planning. It has a slow and steady, purely sweet feel, without any melodramatic plot twists or a "white moonlight" (idealized love interest). The male lead truly raises the female lead all over again, and he even has a nickname, "Shi the Debater," because his words are incredibly funny [laughs].

16. 16 与 I Married My Secret Crush First, Then Fell in Love 与暗恋对象先婚后爱了 I'm a Little Fishhead Star是鱼头星星呀Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof beauty × rebellious young master] Jiang Shuyue is distant by nature and dislikes dealing with people. Even her parents are at a loss over her coolness, and often criticize her for it. She has always known the truth: her parents criticize her simply because they don't like her. The one they love is their adopted daughter, who grew up in the Jiang family. When she was twenty-five, she made a deal with her parents: she would agree to an arranged marriage, on the condition that they nev 27.2kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves

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    Personally, I love the first two "arranged marriages that blossom into love" stories; they're both incredibly good, the kind of slow-burn romance. The authors' writing is excellent, the male and female leads are both articulate, and there's no melodrama at all—the writing is very detailed.

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 10.1kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
18. 18 婚 Marriage at First Sight 婚既钟情 Irritable Little Red暴躁小红Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted Original title: A Marriage Sealed by Love (Autumn Brings Joy) [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Slow-Build Romance + Older Man | Good Girl × Irreverent Man] The Zhou and Lin families arrange a marriage, but the older sister would rather die than go through with it. Her younger sister, who grew up in Hangzhou, is brought to Jingbei City for a blind date with a man she's never met. Before Lin Xuqiu arrives, she makes inquiries and learns that Zhou Wangjin is unruly, hard to tame, and 23.6kReads9.1Score3.2kShelves
19. 19 救 Help! My Chaste Husband Has Me Blushing and Breathless 救命，被禁欲老公撩得脸红耳赤 Tea Brewed with Autumn Water秋水煎茶Modern Romance740k WordsCompleted "The print edition of Love You, Until I See the Light has been published, and a short drama adaptation is now available" [Married first, love later + long-planned scheme + covert flirting + off-the-charts chemistry] [Cool, elegant agent in a qipao (little bunny) vs. abstinent, secretly flirtatious Beijing big shot (big bad wolf)] Jiang Qinian is a movie star, and Jiang Zhi is his agent. Jiang Zhi thought he was her salvation, never realizing he was her nightmare. On his birthday, she planned to 23.6kReads9.4Score4.6kShelves
20. 20 入 Sinking into Temptation After Dark 入夜沉沦 Si Si司斯Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later + whirlwind marriage + super sweet + mature adults A traditional Chinese-style domineering CEO VS a resilient, sickly beauty At thirty, Xin Tong nearly died from overwork. She decided to quit and take her 750,000 yuan in savings, earned over five years on the job, to lie low in a small county town. At thirty-five, Ji Jinnian read her resignation letter and asked, “Will you marry me?” He needed an honest woman to sit in the position of his wife: someone who wouldn't cau 26.6kReads8.9Score2.8kShelves

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    The female lead, Xin Tong, is thirty years old; the male lead, Ji Jinnian, is thirty-five. The author's descriptions of the emotions are very delicate. The male and female leads are married first and then fall in love, their relationship gradually deepening and blossoming. The male lead is divorced with a child, and both leads are talkative; it's purely sweet with no angst. Both leads are intelligent and have very positive values. The female lead has a truly charismatic personality; despite an unhappy childhood and a frail body, she strives to survive. Super good! [Heart emoji]

21. 21 惊 Shock! My Stiff, Abstinent Arranged Husband Can Read Minds 惊！古板禁欲的联姻老公会读心 Biting Mint咬薄荷Modern Romance362k WordsCompleted [Bright and Lively Screenwriter × A Reserved, Mind-Reading Power Player] Shen Shimo is the head of a top-tier wealthy family: mysterious and low-profile, dignified and aloof. Rumor has it he has severe mysophobia and can barely tolerate even ordinary social handshakes. He abhors physical contact. When he met Yu Qin, the woman bound to him by a marriage contract, she wore a qipao and looked gentle and demure. Delayed by a torrential downpour, he arrived late. To show his respect, he held out his 43.9kReads9.1Score8.2kShelves

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    Not a single one of them was bad!!! They were all super good!! Every single one was just to my liking.

22. 22 仗 Using His Power to Force a Marriage 仗势欺婚 Spicy Chen Zi麻辣晨子Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Bright, romantic heiress × scheming, aloof, and desireless business tycoon] Ruan Fu was spoiled and willful, a little princess indulged by her family. The only hardship she had ever faced was being forced into an arranged marriage with a man she didn’t love, Zhao Jingnian. Though he was the leading figure among Beicheng’s elite, he was seven years older than her. This powerful, old-fashioned man was dull and clueless about romance. He looked like the sort who wouldn’t know how to treat a woman 85.6kReads9.1Score11.2kShelves
23. 23 闪 After Our Flash Marriage, My Wealthy CEO Husband Spoils Me Rotten 闪婚后，我被豪门总裁老公宠上天 Gathering the Milky Way揽星河Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + love grows over time + age gap + one-on-one romance + happy ending] [Sweet newlywed life, no melodrama, pure sweetness] *CEO of a publicly traded company x graduate student nearing graduation *Cold, sharp-tongued, fatherly male lead x gentle, radiant, intelligent female lead Qiao Yue had always been indifferent to the idea of marriage. Getting married would fulfill the wish of the elders who loved her, and it was simply something society expected her to do. So why 7.6kReads8.9Score792Shelves
24. 24 深 Tenderly Coaxed and Seduced 深情哄诱 Full-Mark Candy满分糖Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + the second male lead gets the girl + the ex regrets it and tries to win her back, but she never turns back + both leads are each other's only partner] [Shrewd business tycoon × sweet, energetic jewelry designer] - Shen Tingyue has loved Song Wenjing since childhood. She is the Song family's adopted daughter and his childhood sweetheart, promised to him in marriage long ago. Then, the day before they were supposed to register their marriage, 20kReads9.3Score3kShelves
25. 25 京 A Match Made in Beijing 京婚成禧 Ming Zhijiu明之九Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + love grows over time + seven-year age gap + slow-burn romance] [A calculating, fatherly power broker × a resilient, gentle reporter] The year she graduated from university, a twist of fate led Wen Yao to marry a stranger she had never met. He was the eldest son of the Zong family and the designated heir to the Zong Group, Zong Yu. They only had time to meet briefly when they registered their marriage. By the time Zong Yu returned from overseas, the first snow of 21.8kReads8.8Score2.9kShelves
26. 26 上 Double Happiness 上上禧 Liu Qi鎏旗Modern Romance458k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Older Man + Secret Crush + Both Leads Are Inexperienced] Song Xi had a good friend. Her friend said her second brother was rich and handsome, tall with long legs, and urged Song Xi to go on a blind date and win him over. Then she could become her beloved second sister-in-law. Song Xi got carried away and agreed. The good news: They slept together. The bad news: She slept with the wrong person. The crazy news: She got a marriage certificate with the wrong person. Whe 53kReads9.0Score8.2kShelves
27. 27 宝 Darling, She’s the Apple of His Eye: The Refined Rascal Can’t Resist Her Charms 宝贝她是掌中娇，斯文败类不禁撩 A Little Coconut一只小椰Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted [A breathtakingly beautiful star × a seemingly refined but wicked CEO] [Entertainment industry + sweet romance + love after marriage] Lin Yi throws herself into the entertainment industry, while her parents only want her to inherit the family fortune. With no other choice, she agrees to a marriage alliance. She never expected her prospective husband to be Gu Xingzhou, the famously distinguished and reserved man who holds the lifeblood of City A in his hands. He tells her, “Marry me, and I can gi 911Reads8.9Score104Shelves

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    The novel is a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The plot is normal, there are no brainless characters, and the story is fast-paced and engaging. It's worth recommending.

28. 28 甜 Sweet, Sizzling Kisses! After We Get Our Marriage License, He Kisses Me Red Every Night 甜欲肆吻！领证后夜夜被亲红温 Qing Qing Ci轻卿辞Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted Jiang Jinnian, the current head of the Jiang family, is known for his self-discipline and propriety, and his cool temperament. Even though the Jiang and Shen families arranged a marriage long ago, no one ever connected him with Shen Nanzhi. For years, Shen Nanzhi thought the same. Jiang Jinnian spent most of his time abroad. He was cold by nature and rarely came home, so the two hardly ever had a chance to meet. Even when they did, Shen Nanzhi always kept her distance. She never imagined that, b 43.4kReads9.1Score4.7kShelves

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    It's so, so beautiful!!!

29. 29 难 Impossible to Resist! He Says He’ll Kiss You Until You Cry If You Mention Divorce Again 难以招架！他说再提离婚就亲哭你 Li Chun黎淳Modern Romance384k WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name has aired] [Stunning cheongsam designer vs. aloof, aristocratic director] Lin Jianxi and Jiang Xu grew up together. Lin Jianxi had secretly loved Jiang Xu for years, but never worked up the courage to confess. Just when she thought her unrequited love would come to nothing, an accident led to her marrying him. After their marriage, they treated each other with courteous distance. Lin Jianxi knew Jiang Xu didn’t love her, and had married her only out of “responsi 6.2kReads8.9Score425Shelves
30. 30 姐 Sister, Wife, Wife, Sister, Wife, Wife 姐姐老婆老婆姐姐老婆老婆 Analu阿那律Modern Romance262k WordsCompleted Low ratings because not many people have found this yet. A sweet little treat. [Clearheaded older sister × blunt, possessive, clingy puppy; marriage first, love later; whirlwind marriage; both are inexperienced; younger high-IQ hot nerd] Her gold-digging dad married into a wealthy family on the strength of his looks, making Xu Qiao a stepdaughter to the rich. She’s careful in everything, especially around the man who isn’t really her brother. At twenty-eight, to avoid her brother and enjoy th 30.8kReads9.1Score4.6kShelves

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    1. The female lead is a stepdaughter from a wealthy family and works as a concept artist at a game company, drawing borderline male characters. The male lead is a younger, clingy, and affectionate guy who loves McDonald's. 2. The male lead has a somewhat old-fashioned personality, and the female lead sometimes teases him with incomprehensible jokes. (Except for the second female lead, her parents and the female lead's younger brother, everyone else in the book is normal. Enjoy!) 3. A bit erotic. The female lead is a laid-back type. 4. The male lead has an old-fashioned personality, while the female lead and her stepson are a bit silly. 5. The beginning is quite normal; both the male and female leads are normal people. The male lead and female lead go hiking and dig for wild vegetables. Later on, perhaps due to poor ratings, the author seems to have rushed the writing. It's still worth reading (it didn't even have a rating when I read it).

31. 31 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-Domineering CEO and His Laid-Back Stepmom is now streaming on Hongguo. [Sweet romance + comedy + marriage first, love later + straightforward leads + both leads speak their minds] [Content warning 1: The son is the male lead’s biological child. Please don’t read if that bothers you.] [Content warning 2: Around twenty chapters feature variety shows in the entertainment industry. They’re just a side story where the heroine watches the drama unfold! She never enters the e 36.4kReads9.5Score5.4kShelves
32. 32 久 A Long Marriage, A Brand-New Beginning 久婚新成 Zhe Li折理Modern Romance175k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later / a slow-burn sweet romance) Lin Jie and Jiang Yu’s connection began with the words “a perfect match.” That was why they signed their marriage certificate and became a family with the intention of spending their lives together, without a prenuptial agreement or notarized property papers. Not long after the wedding, a family emergency prompted Lin Jie to quit her job and return to her hometown, Yunlianshan. Her “newlywed husband” became her “online husband.” Aside from 2.8kReads8.0Score223Shelves
33. 33 周 Mr. Zhou, Why Are You Upset When I'm the One Asking for a Divorce? 周总，我提离婚你伤心做什么 A Heart Set on Getting Rich一颗暴富心Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted Wen Nan got her wish and married Zhou Sinian, the man she had secretly loved for years. But on their wedding day, as soon as they had collected their marriage certificate, Zhou Sinian left for another country. When he came back, their relationship remained lukewarm. Only later did Wen Nan realize that she wasn’t the only one trapped in this situation. At last, Wen Nan came to her senses and decided to let go. But Zhou Sinian said, “If you love someone, can’t you just keep loving them?” 1.4kReads5.5Score117Shelves

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    Both books are pretty good, but one is about a girl's unrequited love, and the other is about a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love between strangers.

34. 34 先 Married First, Love Later: President Gu Falls in Love 先婚后爱，顾总他恋爱了 A Heart Set on Getting Rich一颗暴富心Modern Romance164k WordsCompleted A CEO who is cold one moment and childish the next VS a student ten years younger who dares to use him To reclaim her mother’s company, Lu Zhitao approached Gu Huaichuan, the most powerful man in City G, and married him. With a letter from her mother, she succeeded in marrying Gu Huaichuan. Later, Lu Zhitao realized she didn’t yet have what it took to reclaim the company, so she transferred her shares to Gu Huaichuan. They agreed to divorce in two years, and the company would go to her. As they 5Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 35 我 I'm Pregnant with My Secret Crush's Baby 我怀了暗恋男神的崽 Chu Zhi楚枝Modern Romance428k WordsCompleted [Main Story Complete] [Both Leads’ First Love: Accidental Pregnancy + Love After Marriage + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Healing] Male lead: A cold, controlling, possessive doctor who keeps his desires in check but knows how to tease. Female lead: A gorgeous, soft and alluring beauty, and a shy, kind, warmhearted teacher. * After her friend betrayed and set her up, Jiang Zhinian accidentally became pregnant with Shi Ye’s child. Facing the man she’d secretly loved for years, she had planned to 14.9kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves

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    Ta-da! In this book, the male and female protagonists have a child due to an accident and get married because of a sense of responsibility. They thought they would treat each other with respect after marriage, but unexpectedly, they fell deeper and deeper into each other's love and affection.

36. 36 我 I Gave the Mute CEO Talk Therapy, and the Whole Family Was Stunned 我给哑巴总裁做话疗，豪门全懵了 Lu Chi鹿迟Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted “Chatty Little Sun Heroine × Mute Powerhouse in a High Position, Married First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Feel-Good Daily Life” Sang Lu awakened to the truth. In the original story, she was a vicious sister-in-law from a wealthy family. She despised her mute husband, teamed up with awful relatives to swindle her own family, and did every kind of wicked thing. Her husband ignored her, her younger brothers-in-law slapped her, and she met a tragic end. “Wait, was I the huge idiot all along?” Abs 52.9kReads9.5Score6.6kShelves

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    The male leads in "arranged marriage to love" are all so incredibly doting; those struggling with writer's block should definitely check it out!

37. 37 办 Secret Office Marriage: Boss, Pretend We’re Strangers at Work 办公室隐婚，老板人前请装不熟 Xin Tongong忻桐ongModern Romance345k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later / Both Pure / Guiding Lover / Two Doctors / Healing] [Reserved, Repressed Male Superior X Hardworking, Resilient Female Subordinate] The day after Xu Wu entered a flash marriage, she discovered that she had married the wrong man! The other party was indeed Doctor Song, but he was not the Doctor Song mentioned by the matchmaker. [?] After learning the truth, Xu Wu sent him a message while on her way to a consultation. The very next second, her phone chimed behind 97.5kReads9.5Score13.5kShelves

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    It's incredibly good! This is the first book I've ever read. It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a doctor-doctor story, and a story about a guiding lover.

38. 38 联 My Arranged Marriage Wife Is So Sweet, the Capital's Big Shot Can't Hold Back 联姻老婆好甜，京圈大佬节制不住 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / A sweet, slow-burn romance / Older man / Both are each other’s one and only A cool, distant beauty x a steady, calculating, fatherly type At twenty-two, Jian Xi accidentally discovered that she was the biological daughter of a wealthy business tycoon. She gained a pair of rich parents, and a husband through an arranged marriage. Her husband was Zhou Boting, the current head of the Zhou family. Rumor had it that he was disciplined and reserved, and at twenty-six had n 18.1kReads6.7Score1.3kShelves

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    [Screenshot] Explosive from start to finish, those who know, know.

39. 39 联 Our Marriage Alliance Expired, and After the Divorce, the Abstinent Tycoon Kissed Me to Tears 联姻到期离婚，被禁欲大佬亲哭了 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / Slow-burn sweet romance / Older man / Secret marriage Clearheaded, delicate beauty x Abstinent, scheming powerhouse from Beijing’s elite The Fu and Wen families arrange a marriage, and Wen Zhi, newly acknowledged by the Wen family, marries Fu Yanxiu. He’s the current head of one of Beijing’s top families, tall and long-legged, with a stunning face. Unfortunately, he’s disciplined and proper, and keeps women at a distance. Before they register their marriage, he hands 14.1kReads6.9Score886Shelves
40. 40 错 I Flirted with the Wrong Jerk's Uncle! The Chaste Master Fu Races to Marry Me 错撩渣男小叔！禁欲傅爷抢着联姻 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + long-planned seduction + stealing someone else's partner + eight-year age gap + both leads are inexperienced + explosive sexual tension + possessive] Naive, affection-starved, scheming little white rabbit × abstinent, restrained, flirtatious uncle Jiang Zhi was drugged and stumbled around looking for her fiancé. As she passed the Fu family study, a pair of large, well-defined hands pulled her inside. It was her fiancé's uncle, Fu Yanzhou. Rumor had it he was abstine 23.5kReads7.6Score1.8kShelves
41. 41 沈 Mr. Shen's Tender Devotion 沈先生的温柔宠爱 Wu En乌恩Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted [Marry First, Fall in Love Later • Sweet Romance • Age Gap • Mutual Firsts • No Angst] (The heroine is not a strong, independent type!) [A gentle CEO who isn't domineering and a sweet, sensible girl] During an utterly ordinary summer vacation, Lin Jiamu somehow ended up engaged by a twist of fate. She thought she'd be marrying an old, ugly man, but when she saw Shen Yizhou, she found him absolutely gorgeous. However you looked at it, she seemed to be the one getting the better deal. She thought 8.2kReads9.4Score917Shelves

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    I really like the idea of ​​marriage first, then love, a slow and steady relationship.

42. 42 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 29.1kReads9.3Score4.1kShelves

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    A teacher who has secretly loved a girl for eight years versus a bar owner. The male lead is the son of the female lead's homeroom teacher. It's a super good book; I finished it in two days.

43. 43 他 His Gentle Seduction 他轻诱 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance345k WordsCompleted #A short drama adaptation under the same title is now streaming# [Love after marriage + he has been plotting this for years + slice of life + warm and sweet romance + the second male lead gets the girl] With her wedding day approaching, Jiang Nuanzhu runs into her fiancé at the hospital with his ex-girlfriend, whom he broke up with six years ago, as she undergoes a prenatal checkup. He claims he's only helping a widowed mother and her child. Jiang Nuanzhu refuses to raise someone else's child an 17.5kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves

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    It's a great show, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, the story unfolds gradually, the male lead is intelligent and has a great personality, the female lead is clear about her loves and hates and isn't pretentious, the side couple is also good, and there aren't any truly wicked characters in it [kissing emojis][kissing emojis][kissing emojis]

44. 44 青 Slightly Tipsy in Blue 青色微醺 Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance393k WordsCompleted Signed for publication, with a short drama adaptation now streaming (Arranged marriage to love + the second male lead takes the lead + long-planned romance + cozy, low-key sweet romance) The day Fu Qingyin finally gave up on Song Ziyan, she went to see his uncle, Song Zheng. Two wooden signs hung at the entrance to the teahouse, one higher than the other. Each bore a line of writing: A joyful reunion, a happy occasion. The man sat ramrod straight, his expression calm and composed, with the refin 23.2kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves
45. 45 撩 Flirting into Marriage 撩婚 Autumn Firefly秋流萤Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted The print edition of Wild Crane is now available on major platforms. He Yunxing comes from a prominent Hong Kong family. The elegant, aloof man has a black tattoo on his hand that looks wickedly sensual, like Satan himself has descended. He's cold and heartless, a complete utilitarian. Everyone is madly infatuated with him. Too bad he married young. Rumor has it that he and the eldest daughter of the Shen family have a terrible marriage and will soon divorce. In their vast room, a slender-waiste 16.7kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love! The male lead dotes on the female lead immensely. He may seem indifferent on the surface, but his actions are incredibly kind to her, fulfilling all her requests. He gets very worried when she's injured.

46. 46 扑 Leaping Toward the Rose 扑向玫瑰 Wusu Bubble Rice Cracker乌苏泡仙贝Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted [The physical edition of Roses and Hymns is now available] [Princess x daddy type: a mixed-race, spirited heiress * an older, scheming Daddy] [Marriage first, love later + long-planned romance + devoted couple + happy ending] Her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Lu Jingran, is obsessed with playing the hero to Cinderella. Shen Jinyi decides to break off their engagement and find someone else. After much deliberation, she gathers her courage and approaches Lu Jingran’s older brother, Lu Huishi, 32.2kReads9.5Score4.2kShelves
47. 47 零 Zero-Degree Intimacy 零度暧昧 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [The print edition goes on sale across all platforms on August 1] [Short drama now streaming] Previously titled: Zero-Degree Intimacy [One-on-one romance + both leads’ first love + happy ending + secret marriage + sweet romance ♥ Double-layer milk foam, 70% sugar!] (Rich, sharp-tongued, scheming investor Jian Yuchen VS money-loving, mischievous young designer Wen Ni) In a nutshell: She married her nemesis. In physics, zero degrees is the point where ice and water coexist. Zero-degree intimacy is 78.8kReads9.5Score9.3kShelves
48. 48 月 Gently Embraced by the Moon Tide 月潮轻拥 Jin Ning's Sailor金宁的水手Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + affection grows over time + slow and steady romance + the powerful one bows his head + six-year age gap] [Resilient, argumentative, low-profile civil servant X paternal, self-disciplined, courteous man in power] Looking back over the first twenty-six years of her life, Wen Youning never would have imagined marrying a man she'd met only once. What's more, he was the young heir to the Xie family, Xie Qingyue, whose family background and every other aspect were a mismatch for 594Reads—Score103Shelves

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    High-quality, without those nonsensical plot points.

49. 49 京 A Slow-Burning Romance in Beijing 京婚慢热 Jin Ning's Sailor金宁的水手Modern Romance241k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Whirlwind Marriage + Slow-Burning Sweet Romance + Both Leads Have No Past Relationships] -- At twenty-eight, Fang Cian and Shen Xu got their marriage certificate on the third day after meeting. And the reason for their marriage could be summed up in one word: “suitable.” -- Three months later, Fang Cian even thought they might spend the rest of their lives as a respectful married couple. That was until she saw Shen Xu staring at a photo, lost in thought. Fang Cian o 697Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book and Called My Husband by the Wrong Name? The Obsessive Villain's Eyes Turned Red 穿书喊错老公名？阴湿反派扯红眼 Cat Who Doesn't Drink Cold Boiled Water不喝凉白开的猫Modern Romance365k WordsCompleted (Completed) [Transmigrate into a comic + comic characters break through dimensions + Marriage Before Love + devoted to each other] [Pure-hearted, love-brained villain × timid genius pianist] - Yu Ciqing transmigrates into a comic, becoming Gu Nanyuan's doomed new bride, a villain. On their wedding night, Gu Nanyuan pins her against the wall with one hand on her waist. “Be good and call me hubby.” In her panic, though, she calls him by the name of his arch-enemy. Danger! He was already a gloomy, 35.6kReads9.3Score7.9kShelves

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    Unlike those smutty novels that jump right into sex (not that those are bad, I enjoy that kind of thing too [heart emoji]), the two characters have been through some things together and have developed feelings for each other. It's a story of two love-starved, pitiful people finding redemption in each other. The male and female leads develop two very different personalities due to their lack of love; the male lead is extroverted, and the female lead is introverted. It's a truly captivating and enjoyable novel. Check it out, everyone! [Heart emoji][heart emoji][heart emoji]

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