Marriage First, Love Later: Heiress X CEO, Strangers Slowly Growing Closer!! 先婚后爱，大小姐X总裁，素不相识慢慢靠近！！

1. 1 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 28.1kReads9.1Score2.9k14d adds

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   This is a very good novel about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male lead realizes his feelings and makes a direct move, while the female lead is very perceptive. Recommended.

2. 2 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 47.7kReads9.1Score5.3k14d adds

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   They weren't complete strangers; the female lead was engaged to the male lead's family, but the male lead's younger brother refused to acknowledge the marriage and was unwilling to arrange it. However, the male lead was willing. Although the female lead and male lead weren't particularly familiar with each other, they gradually became acquainted after the marriage, didn't they? [Smirk]

3. 3 贺 Mr. He, After Being Reborn, Your Wife Doesn't Want You Anymore! 贺先生，重生后你老婆不要你咯！ Xiao Xiao Sheng潇潇声Modern Romance422k WordsCompleted [Seven-year age gap, fatherly male lead. When he discovers his wife has fallen out of love with him, he breaks down and pursues her, but when he can’t win her back, he turns to coercion and grows increasingly obsessive. Versus a cute heroine who’ll eat anything except a loss, reborn with one goal: to escape] [Sweet, romance-focused slice-of-life story] After pursuing He Xiu Cheng for three years and being married to him for one, Wen Miao still couldn’t warm his heart. One phone call from his fir 71Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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   The second book is highly recommended.

4. 4 引 Kindling a Passion 引火撩心 Shen Xingxu沈星许Modern Romance446k WordsCompleted [The aloof beauty falls from her pedestal + tantalizing tension + the heroine stops pursuing him halfway, driving the male lead to go mad with love, lurk in the shadows, and completely lose it] Shen Zhinian had been secretly in love with Xiao Hechuan for years, and the two had been dancing around each other for a long time. But just as she was preparing to confess, she caught him rekindling things with his ex-girlfriend. She heard him say: “I was drawn to her because she reminded me of you.” Fur 10.4kReads8.9Score99114d adds
5. 5 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 53.1kReads9.5Score6.7k14d adds

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   Every single one is amazing! 1. Super fun to read! The female lead is a sunny and cheerful little sun! The writing is also excellent, ultimately warming the heart of the male lead! Super pure love story. 2. The relationship between the male and female leads is incredibly sweet! The female lead is decisive and doesn't hold grudges against her ex, and her younger brother is a super sister-obsessed brother! 3. The male lead's unrequited love comes true from his perspective. He buys flowers for the female lead every day after their marriage, his love subtly hidden in the details! After they confess their feelings to each other, their lives become incredibly sweet! 4. The male lead gradually falls for the female lead, his love deepening with each intimate moment! They trust each other, and the male lead strongly supports the female lead's studies and career, his love is perfectly expressed! In the early stages, he silently endures his jealousy, choosing to torment his younger brother between self-torture and mutual torment! The writing is superb! Every single one is completed, so you can read them with confidence, they're sweet and reassuring! [Admiration][Admiration] Those who like stories about arranged marriages turning into love, go read this!

6. 6 白 The White Moonlight Returns Home Pregnant, and the Whole City Erupts 白月光怀孕后回国，全城沸腾了 Jin Yuzhi今与紫Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later; both leads are virgins; irresistible heroine; pregnancy and childbirth; one-on-one romance; sweet devotion] [A young lady occasionally controlled by the plot vs. a rebellious, cocky, bad-boy movie star] Entertainment industry's top-tier star Feng Jingche developed a strange illness and began vomiting uncontrollably. The doctors were at a loss. When science failed, he turned to the supernatural. A fortune-teller told him that marrying the Yu family's daughter would cu 16.5kReads9.0Score1.4k14d adds
7. 7 软 A Gentle Seduction 软诱 Jiujiu Qi久久萋Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted The print edition of Rose Crown goes on sale August 10. Available on all platforms. [Married First, Love Later + Secret Crush + He Chases His Wife After Losing Her, But She Never Looks Back + Both Are Each Other’s First] She was the Xu family’s adopted daughter, and Zhou Yuetian’s little shadow. She had followed him everywhere since childhood, until she heard him say this at the age of twenty-four: “She’s just the Xu family’s adopted daughter. Why would I actually care about her? People like us 71.5kReads9.6Score8.6k14d adds
8. 8 新 Out of Control After Our Wedding! The Reserved CEO Pei Makes Me Blush Night After Night 新婚失控！禁欲裴总夜夜撩红温 Xia Siqing夏姒清Modern Romance307k WordsOngoing Marriage first, love later / wealthy family alliance / the male lead falls first Cool-headed beauty X abstinent but insatiable family patriarch A marriage alliance after bankruptcy leads to true love; newlyweds lose control Sweet everyday life in a wealthy family 178Reads8.9Score—14d adds
9. 9 时 Miss Shi Is Being Naughty Again Today 时小姐今天也不乖 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance585k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Three Parts Sweet is now available. You can buy it at the Little Tomato Books Flagship Store.] Han Zhan is a notorious playboy in Beijing's elite circles. His trademarks are womanizing and having fun, and his byword is idleness. To rein in his wild ways, his parents pressure him into marriage. Young Master Han has just one requirement: "She has to be sweet and obedient." Shi Yin is the most well-behaved person Han Zhan has ever met. Born with the face of a perfect young lad 20.5kReads9.0Score1.6k14d adds

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   Who understands! I've seen too many arranged marriages that lead to love, and they're all boring, but this book is truly different. Shi Yin was born with an "unlucky fate," born into a wealthy family, but her life is far from smooth. Her sister is having an affair with her fiancé, her parents favor her sister, and it seems like no one likes her. She can only rely on herself, so she seizes an opportunity to meet the male lead, Han Zhan, and lures him into marriage as if she were prey. The female lead defeats her sister and parents on her own, becoming the company's vice president. At the same time, she is gradually moved by the male lead; although it's not finished yet, the rating is already very high, highly recommended! [Kissing emoji]

10. 10 那 Then Let Me Cheer You Up 那我哄哄你 Jin Huanhuan尽欢欢Modern Romance270k WordsCompleted {A flamboyant, unruly rich young master x A stunning, refined heiress} {Marriage first, love later + Two wealthy families + A long road to winning back his wife + Both leads are chaste} Everyone knows that Second Young Master Cheng is arrogant and untamable, flamboyant and reckless, with a haughty, cold-hearted streak. He’s notorious for being impossible to deal with, and no matter how well-behaved the Xu family’s daughter is, she won’t be able to tame this wild horse. The public’s verdict on t 8.4kReads9.0Score76114d adds
11. 11 缠 A Little Crybaby, Caught in a Kiss 缠吻小哭包 Shi Zha Ya贳栅啞Modern Romance346k WordsCompleted (It's the same story as Thirty-Three Years in Spring and Tangled Kisses for the Little Crybaby.) [Eight-year age gap] [Married first, fall in love later × Secret crush becomes mutual] [Daddy-type husband vs. affectionate little crybaby] [Soft, delicate beauty in a cheongsam vs. aloof, refined young master with a scheming side] * The only son of the wealthy Shen family, Shen Yanzhi defied his family's objections and joined the military, where he served for fifteen years. In the late spring of hi 3.7kReads8.9Score45514d adds

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    These two books are really amazing!

12. 12 结 After We Married, the CEO’s Wife Had a Sore Waist Every Day 结婚后，总裁夫人每天都在腰酸 Jin Yun今云Modern Romance534k WordsCompleted [Powerful family patriarch + devoted leads + marry first, fall in love later + sweet romance + flirty tension + sizzling chemistry] When Lin Youning learned that her parents had chosen Jian Cheng, a notorious playboy in their social circle, as her marriage partner, she took the initiative and went to Gu Huaichen, a powerful family patriarch who surpassed Jian Cheng in every way, from his methods to his wealth. According to rumor, Gu Huaichen was indifferent to women and impossible to approach. O 7.5kReads9.1Score74014d adds
13. 13 重 Reborn, She Coos Softly, and Lu Takes One Look and Falls for Her 重生后她娇声轻哄，陆总见色起意 Yu Zhu遇竹Modern Romance578k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + both leads are devoted only to each other + playing the fool to catch the tiger] In her previous life, Lin Yusheng’s family was destroyed. Reborn, she decided to protect her family, become a movie queen, and make the villains from her previous life pay for what they had done. Everyone in Lucheng said the eldest Miss Lin had gone crazy. She actually claimed she liked the Lu family’s illegitimate son. Everyone laughed at her for being foolish and shallow, but Lin Yusheng simply pouted i 8.2kReads9.4Score98214d adds

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    This book is very good. It's finished, which is perfect for people who want to finish it all at once. You won't have to read it halfway through.

14. 14 容 Mr. Rong Is So Charming, the Young Lady Has Fallen Completely 容总那么撩，大小姐彻底沦陷了 Zhou Wealthy Cat周财猫Modern Romance381k WordsCompleted [Powerful CEO + proactive male lead + simmering tension + regretful second male lead chasing his wife] After secretly loving Lu Zhiyan for years, Wen Jin finally makes up her mind to confess. But then she sees him come home with a new woman in his arms, heading straight for the bedroom. Heartbroken, Wen Jin goes out drinking, only to somehow end up sleeping with Lu Zhiyan's good friend! The next morning, Wen Jin tries to run. A deep, magnetic voice sounds beside her ear. “Miss Wen, were you plan 2.9kReads8.7Score31114d adds
15. 15 炙 Blazing Romance: Young Master He's Ten-Year Crush Finally Pays Off 炙热撩宠，贺少十年暗恋得偿所愿 Young Master Muhua沐华公子Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted [Secret Crush Comes True + Marriage First, Love Later + Mutual Devotion + Sweet Romance + Power Couple + Secret Identity] [Cool, Stunning AI Foundation Model Architect VS Gentle, Cunning, Devoted Heir to a Wealthy Family] [Love is turning around and finding that you’ve been waiting for me all along.] He Jingchuan, the untouchable heartthrob of Beicheng’s elite, revealed on a show that he had a “moonlight in his heart.” He had kept himself chaste and worked hard for her, secretly loving her for 235Reads7.0Score—14d adds
16. 16 太 The Arrogant Young Master Bows Down to Her 太子爷嚣张狂妄，却对她俯首称臣 ViVi1223Modern Romance333k WordsCompleted [Elegant, Refined Pianist x Unruly, Carefree Playboy] Yin Enyu, an internationally renowned pianist from an artistic family, was delicate and graceful, with stunning beauty. Everyone wondered what kind of man could win the favor of a beauty so far removed from the everyday world. He Yu Zhou, heir to a top wealthy family, was handsome and rich, with a powerful build and an eight-pack. He radiated intense sex appeal wherever he went. He was also a notorious, arrogant playboy, wild to the core and 48.1kReads9.2Score4.8k14d adds
17. 17 女 After the Female Lead Awakened, Her Hypocritical Husband Fell Completely for Her 女配觉醒后，伪善人夫彻底沦陷 Little Duckling小鸭鸭Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted The short dramas "Gentle Out of Control" and "The Cool Breeze Knows My Heart" are now available in multiple versions. (Being published) [Face-blind, spoiled heiress × Hypocritical, devoted-looking powerful man] [Marriage first, love later + Wife-adoring romantic + Dotes on her alone + Both inexperienced in love + Flirtation] After the novel's ending, An Ling regained control of her body. She was the vicious female supporting character in the novel, and her husband was the gentle second male lead 42.7kReads9.0Score4.6k14d adds
18. 18 高 Aloof CEO? One Flirt from Me and He’s Secretly Delighted 高冷总裁？娇娇一撩就偷偷暗爽 Jin Yuzhi今与紫Modern Romance293k WordsCompleted Original title: At Night, Mr. Mo Gets Hooked by a Sweet, Flirtatious Darling and Pouts [Love after marriage + whirlwind marriage + substitute bride + flirtatious push and pull + age gap + sweet romance + both devoted to each other + one-on-one + fictional setting] The boldest thing Bai Yunxia has ever done is secretly take the household register and marry Mo Yanzhou in her older sister's place, without telling anyone in her family. According to the rumors, the head of the Mo family is decisive a 4.9kReads9.2Score50414d adds

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love [kissing emoji]

19. 19 什 What? The Poor Guy She Dumped Is the Crown Prince of Beijing's Elite Circle 什么？她甩的穷小子是京圈太子爷 Little Asteroid System小行星系Modern Romance285k WordsCompleted [The Untouchable Falls from Her Pedestal + The Heroine Chases Her Husband to Win Him Back + Reuniting After a Breakup + Contract Marriage + 1v1, Both Pure] [Cool, Aloof CEO vs. Down-on-Her-Luck Heiress] Mu Xi left the country without telling anyone. The day before she left, she invited the untouchable man to a hotel and took his virginity in one fell swoop. Afterward, she tossed a bank card at him and said with a mocking lilt, “You’re short on money, aren’t you? There’s a million in the account 1.2kReads7.5Score10614d adds
20. 20 重 Reborn and Married into a New Family, the Delicate Darling Is Spoiled into a Little Good-for-Nothing 重生换嫁，娇娇被大佬宠成小废物 Sweet Xiaobei甜小贝Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [A Super Clingy Beauty x An Abstinent, Fatherly Powerhouse; Marriage First, Love Later; Sweet Everyday Romance; Both Leads Are Inexperienced] After being reborn, Jiang Li is asked by the real heiress to switch fiancés, and immediately realizes that the other girl has been reborn too. The real heiress is haughty and spoiled: Yuan Hezhi comes from a distinguished family, but he's no good in bed. Ye Yuchen, who built his fortune from nothing, is a real man. I'll marry no one else! Jiang Li is sweet 15.9kReads9.1Score10.1k14d adds
21. 21 京 The Beijing Tycoon Is Proper and Restrained, Yet He Loses Control Around Her 京圈大佬克己复礼，却对她失控 Spring and Summer Clouds Rise春夏云升Modern Romance373k WordsCompleted The rating was just posted and will rise later [Marriage Before Love + The Powerful One Bows His Head], clear-headed, gentle, and internationally minded doctor x stern, fatherly tycoon. When Song Shiwei and He Lin meet for the first time, they get their marriage license in the morning, and Song Shiwei leaves on a business trip that afternoon. They barely get a look at each other's faces. Two years later, they meet for the second time. Song Shiwei has returned from a medical aid mission in Africa 2.4kReads8.0Score25014d adds
22. 22 只 Just a Marriage Alliance? Sorry, He’s Madly in Love! 只是联姻？不好意思，他超爱！ Pei Jiu佩玖Modern Romance591k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + secret crush + long-laid plans + both devoted to each other + happy ending] Lu Yanci, the capital's most eligible heir, was aloof by nature, decisive and ruthless, and impossibly high above everyone else. Wen Ruanqing, the only daughter of the Wen family in Jiangnan, was a stunning beauty. Rumor had it she never left the house and was well-behaved and cold. Who could have guessed that the first time they met, Lu Yanci would run into her at a nightclub while she was hiring 6.6kReads9.0Score77414d adds
23. 23 生 After Our Baby Trends Online, the Empire's CEO Comes Every Night to Soothe the Child 生崽热搜后，帝国总裁夜夜来哄娃 The Wind Is Warm风很暖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted At the height of her career, top-tier star Shi Muran vanished without a trace. A year later, she reappeared in the headlines after giving birth in a very public fashion! The whole country went wild! The celebrity widely considered the purest in the entertainment industry was a mother? Netizens speculated about who the father was, when the empire’s most distinguished man suddenly appeared on a livestream. Shi Muran did her best to deny it. “It’s a misunderstanding. It’s not what you all think…” T 16.9kReads9.4Score2k14d adds
24. 24 白 Unfamiliar by Day 白日不熟 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + Hong Kong tycoon family + sizzling chemistry + flirtatious desire + devoted couple] [Possessive, obsessive tycoon and powerful executive ✖️ alluring heiress and CEO] Song Qingyun, a daughter of one of Hong Kong City’s most prominent families, hides a wild, untamable nature beneath her good-girl disguise. Three months into their arranged marriage, she has completely forgotten her contract husband, name and all, and has instead picked up a hot guy at a bar overseas. O 45.4kReads9.4Score6.8k14d adds

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    I highly recommend Hong Kong-style romance novels set in wealthy families. The author, Zhijin, writes incredibly captivating stories; I've read almost all of them. The male leads are super sweet, and I laughed so hard I almost lost a Portuguese Jiang Ziya (a character from a Chinese folktale known for his humor) and ended up with a super idol smile.

25. 25 豪 A Whirlwind Marriage into a Tycoon Family: She Picks Up a Sweet Little One and Becomes a Stepmom 豪门闪婚，捡个甜崽当后妈 Zhuo Jiu灼九Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] On a blind date, Shi Yan unexpectedly found herself being clung to by an adorable mixed-race child. The little cutie was six years old, with a face like a carved doll. The first time they met, he boldly offered himself to Shi Yan, sweetly begging her to be his mom. Shi Yan turned him down as gently as she could, never expecting to go home and find her elders arranging an old-fashioned marriage for her. They rushed her to the marriage registration office that very night to 632Reads9.1Score10414d adds

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    A contract-contract stepmother unexpectedly became a hit on a variety show with her child, while her aloof CEO husband secretly doted on her online. Their relationship was revealed, and the sweetness on set was off the charts!

26. 26 作 The Spoiled Heiress and the Scheming CEO’s Daily Battle of Wits 作精大小姐与腹黑总裁的互演日常 Hang Yujiawang杭雨佳旺Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted (Completed) At first, Wei Cheng only wanted to marry a pretty trophy wife, someone pleasant to look at and easy to get along with. Later, holding Ruan Tian close, Wei Cheng sighed, "Wife, you really are just like your name." * Ruan Tian had always thought her marriage to Wei Cheng was a transaction in which they each got what they wanted, so she did whatever she pleased without a second thought. It took one unexpected spark between them for her to suddenly realize that she still hadn't gotten th 1.2kReads—Score—14d adds

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    Recommended [smirk]

27. 27 大 The Big Shot Gets Flirted with in Every Way by the Young Lady, Every Day 大佬每天被大小姐花式撩拨 Entrusting Myself to the West Wind寄予西风Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted “A Jin, you said I could have as many children as I wanted, right?” He curled his lips into a smile. “Of course.” “Then I want triplets.” She held up three fingers, unconvinced. Could he really be that amazing? The man’s throat bobbed as he gave a low “Mm.” As long as her body could handle it, he was willing. When she was later found to be carrying triplets, she realized he really hadn’t been bluffing. When the time came to give birth, she complained, “This is all your fault. You made me carry s 2Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 28 女 Before the Female Lead Appeared, I Got My Marriage License with the Capital's Crown Prince 女主出现前，我和京圈太子领证了 Deer Peach Thousand Years鹿桃千岁Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted [Sweet puppy-love romance. The male lead is hopelessly lovestruck, and even if he gets better, he'll still drool over his wife. One-on-one, extra sweet and wholesome, with everyday married life and a husband who learns to behave] After learning her husband was going to cheat, Lu Shili began slacking off. She complained of being tired whenever they spent too much time together, but she strode through the stores and swiped her card without hesitation. Two years into her marriage to Ji Wangchen, Lu 5.6kReads5.9Score62114d adds
29. 29 失 Out of Control! My Archenemy Only Wants to Kiss Her 失控！死对头只想亲她 Lazy January懒一月Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted [Noble, dazzling heiress x laid-back, scheming heir] Qiao Yuning, the only daughter of the top-tier Qiao family in Shanghai, has been doted on and adored since birth. She has the face of a beauty, a bright and alluring presence, and a slim waist with long legs. Her designer clothes and jewelry are always new, and she looks flawless down to the last strand of hair. She's truly a “walking heiress.” Like her, Zhou Shixu, the heir to the prominent Zhou family, comes from a powerful background. Th 74.7kReads9.2Score7.6k14d adds
30. 30 豪 The Wealthy Heiress's First Bride: Young Master Quan, Indulge Yourself! 豪门第一花嫁：权少，放肆宠！ Mu Wandi木晚笛Modern Romance517k WordsCompleted [Top-tier wealthy family + married first, love later] [Gorgeous, pampered troublemaker heiress x aloof, untamed billionaire tycoon] Yun Hua is a wealthy heiress known throughout the capital. Trained by a prestigious Kunqu opera family, she is adored by everyone. Even her boyfriend, Jiang Shaoyan, is hailed as the capital's most eligible young gentleman. Yet her perfect life is marked by a glaring stain when she turns 22. Her boyfriend cheats on her in public, while intimate photos of her with an 3.1kReads9.1Score31314d adds
31. 31 重 After Being Reborn, I Became the Obsession of a Man with a Drug Addiction 重生后，我成了偏执大佬的药瘾 A Boat Adrift in the Distance浮舟遥Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Both leads are virgins] [Sweet romance] [Mutual healing] In her previous life, Shi Wan died a tragic death. Fu Tingchen gave his life for her and perished in a sea of flames. Reborn, Shi Wan has the advantage at every turn. She plans each step carefully, vowing to protect the person she loves most. Fu Tingchen is possessive by nature, violent and ruthless. Yet he doesn’t know that after they marry, he’ll dote on one woman without restraint, treating her with tender affection. “A Chen, why didn’ 61.1kReads9.4Score6.2k14d adds

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    Reality is bitter, dreams are sweet... [Learned it][Learned it][Learned it][Learned it][Learned it][Learned it][Learned it]

32. 32 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, 31.5kReads9.5Score4k14d adds
33. 33 怎 How Could Anyone Resist His Flirting? 怎敌他偏撩 Dai in Her Boudoir呆字闺中Modern Romance460k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication and awaiting release] [Unrequited love + devoted to each other + bold flirting and subtle advances + intense romantic tension + seizing the opportunity to take his place] [Elegant, roguish heir to a wealthy family VS aloof, gorgeous enchantress] Also known as "Swaying on the Pillow" Lin Shutong was abruptly dumped by her first love of eight years. In front of everyone in their circle, she asked her ex, “Are you sure you want to break up with me?” He gave her a firm two-wo 71.9kReads9.4Score9.4k14d adds
34. 34 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 5.4kReads9.1Score39014d adds
35. 35 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 134.8kReads9.5Score15.5k14d adds
36. 36 娇 Tender Allure 娇引 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted [The print edition of A Captivating Temptation is now available] [Sweet romance in Beijing’s elite circles, both leads are devoted only to each other] A refined, aloof, secretly seductive big shot × a wild, rebellious young heiress with a wicked streak! Seduction! Tension! A long-planned pursuit! The first time they met, Wen Yu played Beijing power player Pei Yi. He saw right through her. “Don’t want to take responsibility?” The second time, Wen Yu barged into the restroom and caught a glimpse o 16.3kReads9.2Score2k14d adds
37. 37 秦 So Mr. Qin Is a Kissing Fiend! 秦先生原来是亲亲怪！ Shu Weijiu疏唯酒Modern Romance281k WordsCompleted [A sweet, gentle heiress with a natural knack for comedy VS a cool, reserved power broker whose body responds only to the heroine] [Rebirth + sweet romance + older man + devoted, exclusive love] Three days after refusing the Qin family’s arranged marriage, Yu Ning gets into a car accident. It turns out that if she doesn’t marry Qin Xuchen, she really will die. Reborn, she promptly says goodbye to her playboy brother and devotes herself to clinging to Qin Xuchen, hoping to live a long life by 554Reads8.8Score10014d adds

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    I personally think it's very good.

38. 38 蜜 Sweet Nectar 蜜甜素 Qin Xinyuan沁心园Modern Romance124k WordsCompleted Sweetheart says, “Dating your creditor is so sweet it’ll give you a toothache!” The creditor says, “The secret to winning your wife over is to shower her with money!” A friend says, “You’d better have sunglasses ready when you ship a couple. They’re so lovey-dovey every day, it’ll make your eyes ache!” 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Sweet and saccharine∽ Slightly angsty

39. 39 虐 Three Thousand Rounds of Tormented Love 虐恋三千遍 Qin Xinyuan沁心园Modern Romance195k WordsOngoing A love story with the King of the Desert: heartbreaking and sweet, with one surprise after another, and plenty of shocks too. Who wouldn't love that? He is the cold, ruthless King of the Desert; she is a formidable career woman. Two strong people meet and journey through countless trials of love and hate. Across endless fields of golden sand, they walk side by side. With his people at his side, he writes a new era for this sea of sand. —Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 40 隐 The Secret Wife Has Had Enough: She Coaxes Him into Signing the Divorce Papers 隐婚夫人不干了，哄他签字离婚 Jin Xiaoqi锦晓柒Modern Romance681k WordsCompleted Short drama now available [Marriage contract + groveling pursuit after the breakup + devoted couple + possessive love] A deal forced Li Zhiyue, slender, soft, and sharp-witted, to marry Bo Sihuai, the powerful head of a wealthy family. By day, he was her boss, keeping work and personal matters separate and acting as though they barely knew each other. By night, he was her obsessive, clingy legal husband. They married under an agreement, with payment based on the work she did. Their stable marria 15.1kReads8.6Score1.5k14d adds

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    This is the one I like, it's really good, but it's still being updated. [Attention][Attention][Attention]

41. 41 桀 The Rebellious Racer Can't Stop Wanting to Cuddle Her 桀骜赛车手，整日想跟她贴贴 ViVi1223Modern Romance402k WordsCompleted [Wild, untamed race car driver x dazzling ballerina] [Both devoted to each other + two powerful families + swoon-worthy romance] Xie Yanchi is the WRC season champion and the youngest champion in WRC history. His impressive record isn’t the only thing that amazes people. He also comes from a prestigious family and has a flawless face. With striking silver hair, he has a rebellious, devil-may-care streak that runs deep. The three most important things in his life: eating, sleeping, and racing. Bu 32.1kReads9.4Score3.6k14d adds

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    The male and female leads didn't know each other at first, but they fell in love at first sight and grew closer to each other [KISS].

42. 42 别 Reunited After Parting, the Big Shot Won't Stop Pursuing Me 别后重逢，大佬穷追不舍 Liu ll刘llModern Romance375k WordsCompleted A print edition has been signed. "The short drama is now online. Search for: The Seventh Heartbeat." It was widely rumored in the capital's elite circles that Lu Jingshen, heir to the Lu family, had no interest in women. That changed one day when he opened a private Weibo account and posted a photo. A head of long black hair lay spread across the bed, and his fingers were interlaced with someone's. The internet erupted instantly. Everyone speculated about who had managed to win the heart of this 4.7kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds
43. 43 P After I Played the CEO, He Became Addicted to Me PUA霸总之后，他对我上瘾了 Splendor Fades了了繁华Modern Romance584k WordsCompleted The first time they met, Xiao Jin'an grabbed the man by the chin and accused him, "What's with the act? You only did that to get my attention, didn't you? You say I'm dirty, but I haven't complained about how slutty you are." After forcing herself on him, Xiao Jin'an dusted herself off and left, unaware that her greasy CEO-style lines had piqued his interest. When the three fish in her pond were driven away, the man shoved a bank card in front of her and asked, "Want to pick a new target? You' 892Reads8.7Score11014d adds

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    It's worth watching; the female lead is unconventional and shameless. [Laughing][laughing]

44. 44 撕 Tear It to Shreds 撕烂 Tong Si橦肆Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted [Two unhinged leads] [She lures him in, then dumps him] [Marriage before love] [The aloof, untouchable man loses his mind for love] Everyone at school knows Fu Mingshuang likes Lu Shiyu, just as everyone knows Lu Shiyu can't stand Fu Mingshuang. But someone saw Fu Mingshuang use a practice sheet to wipe the hand Lu Shiyu had touched, then step on the sheet as if it were trash... Someone else saw Lu Shiyu, the school's golden boy, with silver hair, standing before all the students and teachers an 26.8kReads9.0Score2.8k14d adds

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    Who would have thought that this crazy romance story hides a sense of healing? The female lead's flirting is like the warm sun melting an iceberg, and the male lead goes from being an aloof beauty to being driven mad by love. In this marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, the two find each other's salvation!

45. 45 宠 A Love That Spoils You! 宠溺的爱！ p Qiqi pp柒柒pModern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Contract marriage + marriage first, love later + stand-in for his first love + groveling to win her back] As the Shen family’s adopted daughter, Shen Zhinan is treated with contempt after her father falls seriously ill. Her brother, Shen Mubai, is eager to kick her out. To complete the project her father entrusted to her before he became ill, she searches everywhere for investors, only to hit dead end after dead end. When she is out of options, she meets Fu Mingxuan, who still can’t forget his 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New author, but with a smooth writing style!

46. 46 相 On Our Blind Date, the Heir to a Wealthy Family Took Me to Register Our Marriage 相亲当天，豪门继承人拉着我领证 Gu Lingfei古凌菲Modern Romance5.9M WordsOngoing [Sweet romance + Marriage Before Love + male lead pretends to be a pig to eat the tiger] On the day of her blind date, Hai Tong impulsively married a stranger. She thought married life would be ordinary and built on mutual respect. Instead, her new husband turned out to be a clingy human piece of glue. What surprised her most was that whenever she ran into trouble, he would step in and resolve everything with ease. Whenever she asked about it, he always said he was just lucky, until one day she 171.3kReads9.5Score6.7k14d adds
47. 47 闪 A Whirlwind Wedding to a Little Bunny, and President Fu Spoils Her Rotten 闪婚娶了只小白兔，傅总宠上天 Heart of Mountains and Rivers山川心Modern Romance469k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, devoted to each other ‖ Marriage first, love later ‖ Age gap ‖ Little bunny vs. cunning wolf] Jiang Baiyun was hit by a car while saving an old lady. She was diagnosed with a rare form of terminal stomach cancer, and a day later, she impulsively married the old lady's grandson. She'd given up on love, but the man treated her like a queen. Everyone said the powerful head of the Fu family had spent nine figures on her just to make his grandmother happy. She couldn't understand it: The 41Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 48 心 Cherished Darling 心肝宠 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted (Top-tier wealthy family, a modern Jiangnan beauty as the heroine, an obsessive male lead, the heroine pursues him at first, then he spoils her relentlessly, devoted to each other, happy ending) For the sake of the child in her belly, Lu Zhiling was forced to marry an obsessive tycoon. Everyone thought she wouldn’t live long enough to give birth. To stay alive, she began winning him over. Before she knew it, she had become the apple of his eye. Later, she prepared to run away. His car was perche 79.5kReads9.5Score8.2k14d adds
49. 49 小 The Little Darling Pouts, and the Prickly Crown Prince Hurries to Comfort Her 小可怜嘴一瘪，乖戾太子爷追着哄 Zhu Yan竹言Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Both Untouched + Healing Each Other + Marriage of Convenience + Chasing His Wife Across Borders] Xu Yingtang was forced to marry a spoiled rich kid. With nowhere else to turn, she went to Lu Jiye for help, invoking the favor he owed her. The man was as mercurial and inscrutable as the rumors said. “What makes you think I'd help you over some little thing that happened nine years ago?” But just as she was losing hope, he appeared like a god from the heavens and pulled her out of the abyss. Lu Ji 1.4kReads8.8Score21614d adds
50. 50 深 Sinking Into Desire 深欲沦陷 Nian Wuyou念无妖Modern Romance558k WordsCompleted [Tempting, seductive young master VS stunning foxlike beauty + both leads are virgins + he pursues her] [The rating has only just appeared and is very low, but it will gradually rise~] Sang Wu has spent twenty-five years carefully playing the role of the eldest daughter of the Sang family and Gu Yan's fiancée. Just as she's about to be swayed by Gu Yan, she sees him passionately kissing another woman in a private room. Drunk, she gets entangled with Shen Xingchuan. She thinks it was just a one-n 6.1kReads9.0Score59414d adds

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