A Real Marriage-First, Love-Later Story, No Secret Crushes 真正的先婚后爱，不要暗恋

1. 151 京 A Joyous Wedding in the Capital 京婚有禧 Not Green Rabbit不绿兔Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later, secret marriage, older man-younger woman, both inexperienced and devoted, with plenty of romantic tension] In their third year of marriage, Fang Yipo’s company suddenly got a new boss. It was her husband in name only, whom she had barely seen outside the bedroom during his three years abroad. He wore a sharply tailored black suit. His features were striking and cold, and when his dark, indifferent eyes fell on her, they held only the faintest trace of familiarity, a 59.4kReads9.1Score22.9kShelves
2. 152 先 Married First, Love Later: The Passionate Soldier Devotes Himself to Her Alone 先婚后爱，烈爱兵锋独宠她一人 Old Zhu老朱Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [Top-Tier Wealthy Family + Both Leads Are Inexperienced + Marriage First, Love Later + Intense Push and Pull + Ruthless and Decisive] What Qin Huanhuan regrets most is giving herself to Xiao Zhan when she was left with no other choice. They spent one night together, each getting what they wanted. She thought they would never have anything to do with each other again, but fate brought them together once more. One wants money, the other craves beauty, and so the two become entangled again. Their r 12kReads8.1Score1.5kShelves
3. 153 太 The Crown Prince Is Muscular and Hot, and the Bad Girl Wants Him 太子爷又壮又欲，小渣女馋了 Sweetheart Candy酥心糖糖Modern Romance196k WordsCompleted She's a player, falling for one person after another, until she meets the strong, irresistible young master. Just as she's gradually falling for him, she discovers what his family is like~ Faced with this chaotic battlefield of love, she's the one who ends up bearing it all~ Sob~ 87.6kReads6.6Score4.8kShelves

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4. 154 说 We Agreed to Sleep in Separate Beds, but My Forensic Doctor Husband Wants to Break the Deal 说好分床睡，法医老公要毁约 A Sour Lime一颗酸橙Modern Romance480k WordsCompleted [High-energy female lawyer x emotionally reserved male forensic pathologist] [Married first, fall in love later / everyday life / SC, HE] Ying Tang got married in a whirlwind ceremony to Zong Che, her high school classmate. Zong Che was handsome, fit, and rich, but he was cold and rigid. His work as a forensic pathologist was even more off-putting. Ying Tang, however, thought he was the perfect choice for a husband: They’d been classmates, so they knew each other well; their busy jobs wouldn’t g 31.9kReads8.9Score4kShelves

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   These two books are all about whirlwind marriages where love blossoms after marriage.

5. 155 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 68.9kReads9.5Score10.5kShelves
6. 156 宫 Mrs. Gong Has Long Since Given Up on You 宫太太早就不要你了 Light on Paper纸上光颖Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted [Top-tier power and privilege + both leads have no past relationships + groveling pursuit + heroine's growth + powerful man humbles himself + one-on-one romance] At twenty, Di Xingran thought that liking someone, being liked in return, and naturally getting married and staying together was how life worked. Only later did she learn that marriage could have nothing to do with love, and happen simply because she “met the requirements.” She was a gifted engineer, but her talent was obscured by preju 161Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In this book, the male lead has a mole on the tip of his nose, and both the male and female leads are stunningly good-looking. The male lead isn't very sweet-talking at first, but he becomes incredibly doting on the female lead later on.

7. 157 携 I Married into a Wealthy Family with My Mother, and We Turned Our Lives Around 携母嫁豪门，我们母女逆风翻盘了 Bamboo Xiaosu竹小肃Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted [Flash marriage + sweet romance + devoted couple + wealthy CEO + two couples + mother-daughter comeback + aloof, secretly passionate CEO + clearheaded heroine] The day Shen Tingxue entered the Fu family, she discovered something. Her mother, Ye Qing, was actually the woman her father-in-law had waited decades for. Shen Tingxue and Fu Hanxiao’s marriage began with a verbal agreement. She had it all figured out. Once everything was settled, she would get a divorce and leave. But when she finally h 48Reads—Score—Shelves

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   They met in the first chapter and got their marriage certificate in the second. The female lead is clear-headed, and the male lead is also clear-headed. They both know the other's identity, but they are both very confident in themselves and get married in a flash.

8. 158 江 Did Lawyer Jiang Fall for Someone Today? 江律师今天动心了吗？ Green Mountain, Islandward Return青山归屿Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + sweet romance + lighthearted daily life + the powerful one gives in + both leads are devoted to each other] [Bright and outgoing sweetheart & aloof, steady lawyer with a protective, fatherly vibe] When Wen Ying first joined the company, she heard the young women in her department gossiping that the second young master was a talented, handsome rich man. At the time, Jiang Chenye’s name made no impression on her. She never expected that a year later, after meeting hi 54.5kReads8.7Score8.8kShelves
9. 159 见 Love at First Sight: The Female Side Character Has a Flash Marriage with an Ascetic Tycoon 见色起意，女配和禁欲大佬闪婚了 I Don't Eat Cheese我不吃芝士Modern Romance427k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Marriage First, Love Later + Transmigrate Into a Book + One-on-One Romance + Both Leads Have No Past Relationships + Wealthy CEO + Unconventional Showbiz] Bai Muxi overworked herself, then flirted with a gorgeous guy while happily drinking at a bar. Only after sleeping with him did she realize she'd transmigrated into the body of a pitiful girl whose biological mother had died and whose biological father only spoiled his fake heiress! Just when things couldn't get any worse, a scam 4.4kReads8.9Score438Shelves

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   The first book features a bright and charming female celebrity versus a domineering and witty CEO. The female lead transmigrates into a book as an abandoned heiress, whose biological mother died early and whose biological father dotes on her adopted daughter. To protect her grandfather's inheritance, she marries the male lead, embarking on a series of tumultuous, glamorous, and chaotic days of marriage before love blossoms! The second book features a gentle and healing female teacher versus a domineering and aloof CEO. The male and female leads meet through a blind date and have a whirlwind marriage, introduced by the male lead's sister. Initially, they have little affection for each other, but their love gradually develops after marriage! Both are quite good!

10. 160 寒 Where Can a Humble, Delicate Wife Run? 寒酸娇妻哪里逃 Four Insects四虫Modern Romance50k WordsOngoing The word “hard-up” has a deeper meaning here!! [Top-tier tycoon CEO × bona fide wage slave] [Married first, in love later + laugh-out-loud sweet romance + power couple] The CEO of the Xia Group suddenly goes off the rails and offers a reward to the whole internet: “Find me the most hard-up woman. I'm going to marry her.” Chi En is just crouching outside her company, picking up scattered paperwork, when her ruthless boss stamps her as “the most hard-up person in the entire company” and bundles h —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I was initially drawn in by the title, and while I thought it was a cliché at first, the more I read, the more addictive it became. 1️⃣ It's a true case of marriage of convenience leading to love over time. 2️⃣ Both the male and female leads have memorable moments; although the female lead's background isn't as privileged as the male lead's, she's a very charismatic character. 3️⃣ The pacing isn't too fast; their first kiss is in chapter 25, and it's still a relatively pure love story. 4️⃣ I quite like the author's writing style; she seems like a very interesting person. I immediately became a fan after discovering it! [Shy][shy]

11. 161 床 Bedmates 床搭子 Jade Longbow玉长弓Modern Romance271k WordsCompleted [Clear-headed teacher and taciturn tycoon] [Both leads are sexually inexperienced + marriage first, love later + everyday life + sweet romance] Lin Zhu, a small-town girl, works with all her might to stay in the big city as a teacher. In her second year of teaching, she impulsively marries one of her students’ uncles, a wealthy but taciturn man. She imagines married life will be quiet and uneventful, with the two of them keeping out of each other’s way. And at first, that’s exactly how it is. He 38.5kReads8.6Score900Shelves
12. 162 唯 The Only One: Mr. Song, You’ve Fallen for Me 唯一的你：宋先生，你心动了 Shan Xiaoqi单筱柒Modern Romance275k WordsCompleted Chen Man never imagined she would do something so outrageous! Well, what can you do? Appetite is part of human nature. Song Ciyun was just too handsome and tempting. She'd only made the same mistake any woman might make, Chen Man told herself. While he was still asleep, she needed to get out of there, fast. Just when Chen Man thought she had gotten away with it, it turned out she was unbelievably lucky: one night of fun, and she was pregnant! Worst of all, after she retched at a meeting, Song Ci 400Reads6.7Score103Shelves

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    The first book is a true case of arranged marriage leading to love. The male lead is the female lead's boss. Due to an accident, the female lead becomes pregnant, and the male lead, feeling responsible, proposes marriage. The male lead has a "white moonlight" (not a misunderstanding), and the female lead has had a previous relationship (which ended shortly because of the man's mother). I haven't finished reading it yet; I'll review it after I do. The second book isn't arranged marriage; it's a mutual unrequited love story, and it's incredibly good. I only read the first book (by the same author) because of this one. The male and female leads like each other, and the female lead musters the courage to confess to the male lead, but he rejects her because of his mother (the mother isn't a bad person; she has her reasons). Then, the female lead suffers psychological trauma because of a supporting female character (who likes the male lead), and she goes abroad. The male lead feels guilty, thinking he rejected her, which is why she went abroad. Fortunately, they end up together. It's truly amazing; highly recommended!!!

13. 163 恋 Still in Love with Her 恋她依旧 Shan Xiaoqi单筱柒Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted Gu Qing’s confident confession ended in failure. Shen Yanzhi: “I’m sorry, Gu. I can’t think about anything besides the college entrance exams right now.” Everyone laughed at her for getting above herself. Years later, Gu Qing returned to the country. When she met Shen Yanzhi again, she could calmly say, “Long time no see.” But even Shen Yanzhi, the golden child, still had reddened eyes as he asked, “This time, can I be the one to chase you?” 849Reads7.5Score101Shelves
14. 164 嫌 Think I'm Too Rigid? Your Brother Prefers Me Sweet and Soft 嫌我太死板？你哥偏爱我又乖又软 A Lazy Little One懒懒的一小只Ancient Romance325k WordsCompleted [Sisters Swapping Grooms + The Scumbag’s Regret] Shen Qingyu, queen of the mercenaries, transmigrates into the heroine of a tragic romance novel. She’s doomed to have her heart and liver ripped out by a scumbag, then be ground to dust. To survive, she decisively throws herself into the arms of the gentle, refined male supporting character. To her surprise, he immediately pulls her close and sneers at the scumbag: “Come on, get down on your knees and greet your sister-in-law.” From then on... She 3.8kReads8.1Score374Shelves

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    This is the book I'm talking about. Both the male and female leads are transmigrated into a book, but the female lead knows she's a transmigrator, while the male lead doesn't until the epilogue. In short, it's a classic case of mistaken identity leading to a happy marriage, with both leads being virgins, revenge against villains, sweet romance, and two strong protagonists.

15. 165 婚 An Unfinished Betrothal 婚约未尽 Jin Fenhe金汾河Modern Romance405k WordsCompleted Married first, love later / A slow-burn romance / Seven-year age gap / CEO romance Mu Shi is the least favored of the Mu family’s two daughters. Because of a family alliance, she marries Fu Zhizhou, the newly appointed heir to the Fu family, one of the most powerful families in Jing City. He is a ruthless business tycoon who, according to rumor, has reason but no feelings. “President Fu needs a wife. You just have to play along.” Her father, Mu Wenshan, had said those words, and they still rang 1.7kReads6.5Score172Shelves

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    The male protagonist initially wrote a thick prenuptial agreement, which the female protagonist diligently followed. However, he gradually began to violate the agreement. After rumors of a divorce began to circulate, he took her home and fiercely defended her in front of her parents, even getting her younger brother, who had never respected her, to apologize. He deeply empathized with her, and they truly fell in love after marriage.

16. 166 赔 A Marriage Bought with Seduction 赔婚诱爱 Wutong Across the River of Forgetfulness梧桐隔忘川Modern Romance595k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + substitute bride and whirlwind marriage + love after marriage + slightly wild heroine + ex gets sent straight to prison + leads who speak their minds + devoted one-on-one romance + sweet and heartwarming] What should you do if your fiancé knocks you down in the street? Chi Nian: Get up and beat him up! What if your ex-fiancé tries to drug you and force himself on you to win you back? Chi Nian: Call the police and send him to prison! What if your ex-fiancé's father threatens 20.7kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves
17. 167 离 During the Cooling-Off Period After Our Divorce, My Straight-Laced Husband Suddenly Gets It 离婚冷静期，直男老公突然开窍了 33 Little Princess33小公主Modern Romance608k WordsCompleted [Deputy director in government × dermatologist] [Marriage first, love later, winning her back, age gap, sweetness toggles between all sugar, half sugar, three-tenths sugar, and sugar-free] After marrying Director Zhou, who believes rules are more important than anything, Chen Jiayi found herself living a very unusual married life: She had to file a report for everything, including sleeping, eating, and watching short dramas. She was done with this life. She dragged Zhou Jingcheng to get a divorc 7.1kReads8.7Score499Shelves

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    This book, even though they've been married for three years at the beginning, it's truly a case of marriage first, then love [facepalm][facepalm][facepalm] and it even escalates to divorce first, then love again. There's no unrequited love, no older man guiding the way, no self-restraint or adherence to propriety, just pure laughter! It's the first time I've seen a straight man in a novel "forcefully taking" someone else's love [staring][staring][staring][staring]

18. 168 揽 Married Beneath the Moon 揽月成婚 Yours Truly, A Yue在下阿月Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted A resilient, bright, lively little firecracker × a composed, scheming man in power who is actually childish, clingy, and jealous [Love after marriage, a wealthy-family alliance, older man, both leads’ first love, a slow-burn, extra-sweet romance] - In the third year of their marriage, the man who had gone overseas to build his career suddenly returned. It seemed like everything had changed. Something was off! How could a man be this clingy? At first, he didn’t care whether she might actually mak 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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19. 169 不 A Marriage Beyond Distance 不辞婚远 Little Little Potato小小洋山芋Modern Romance265k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Love Grows Over Time + Two Wealthy Families + Sweet Romance] [Radiant Heiress Meng Nanxi × Steady Powerhouse Lu Ciyuan] No one believed in the marriage alliance between Kyoto socialite Meng Nanxi and Haishi tycoon Lu Ciyuan. Never mind the differences between their lives in the north and south. Their fiery and icy personalities alone seemed to doom the marriage from the start. But Meng Nanxi thought Lu Ciyuan’s dull, serious nature made him the perfect marriage part 4kReads8.4Score352Shelves

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    A business marriage between two wealthy families, one from the south and one from the north, with contrasting personalities, incredibly sweet and captivating!

20. 170 领 She Was Jilted on Their Wedding Registration Day, So She Remarried into a Powerful Family with Her Child 领证当天被悔婚，她带崽改嫁豪门 Wu Yixing舞奕星Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted On the day they’re supposed to register their marriage, his mistress calls arrogantly: “I’m carrying a boy. Beichen isn’t coming to register with you!” She turns around at once, abandons the scumbag, and takes her daughter to marry a handsome man at the same Civil Affairs Bureau, where he’s also in desperate need of a marriage certificate. Lin Chuxia initially thinks Jiang Mohan is just an ordinary pediatric doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. To her surprise, he is the heir to the provincia 9.3kReads9.1Score1.5kShelves

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    This was a true case of marriage before love, without any secret crush.

21. 171 细EN A Slender Waist, a Hidden Beauty 细腰藏娇 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + children later on + both leads speak their minds] Su Luoqian was the daughter of the richest family in the Great Jin Dynasty, cherished by her parents from the day she was born. She was lively and clever, bright and openhearted. But after a natural disaster exposed the Su family’s wealth, their prominence attracted envy and greed. Surrounded by wolves, Su Luoqian gritted her teeth and accepted the emperor’s arranged 27.2kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves

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    Do you read historical romance novels? This serious one, "Arranged Marriage, Love Later," is perfect.

22. 172 豪 A Marriage Alliance Between Wealthy Families: The Supporting Female Character Stays Calm Even After Learning the Plot 豪门联姻：女配知道剧情后也很稳 North to South由北向南Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted (Engaged first, then register the marriage + Everyday life + Sweet romance + Love after marriage + Chasing his wife + Emotionally stable leads + Both leads have only ever been with each other) Blurb One: The Lin and Zhou families arrange a marriage between their children. The eldest daughter of the Lin family only wants to focus on her career and has no interest in marriage. The second daughter keeps breaking up and getting back together with her boyfriend, caught up in the twists and turns of 10.4kReads8.8Score919Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossomed over time, no secret crushes.

23. 173 我 My Wife's Lies 我妻子的谎言 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七1Urban162k WordsCompleted The warmth of their newlywed days had barely faded when the lie hidden beneath their marriage certificate came crashing down on Shu Wang. The lovely wife he doted on was none other than the woman his childhood friend Qin Yiming had kept hidden away three years ago. His wife kept the past secret, stumbling over her words and showing no sense of boundaries. Qin Yiming pressed him at every turn, refusing to let go. All the tenderness vanished from Shu Wang's eyes. "After everything you two hid f 9.1kReads—Score418Shelves
24. 174 离 We Became a Real Couple on Divorce Night, and Mr. Fu Is Addicted and Won’t Let Me Go 离婚夜做真夫妻，傅总上瘾不放人 It's Menglu是梦鹿Modern Romance413k WordsCompleted (New book) Married first, love later [Jealous tycoon × spoiled beauty] On their wedding night, Fu Yanting left the country for a project. A year later, when he returned, Qu Ning slapped the divorce agreement against his forehead. The next second, drunk, she went limp in his arms. Fu Yanting caught her wandering hand, his voice low and husky: “So Mrs. Fu wants to play divorce?” The next day, Qu Ning couldn't get out of bed… One wild night! Beauty is dangerous! She never imagined that they wouldn' 1.1kReads8.3Score132Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The male lead goes abroad after the wedding and returns a year later, embarking on a quest to win her back. [Heart emoji] Super sweet, the male lead is incredibly doting, and the female lead is an independent and clear-headed designer. Absolutely no angst throughout! [Laughing emoji] [Laughing emoji] [Laughing emoji] Come check it out!

25. 175 夫 The Way of Marriage 夫妻之道 Eating Mangosteen, Durian, and Lychee Together山竹榴莲荔枝一起吃Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love, a Lighthearted and Sweet Romance, Gentle UX Designer × Sharp-Tongued Tech Tycoon] Wen Yu was adopted from an orphanage by the Wen family at the age of six, as a replacement for their missing younger daughter. When the real heiress returned, a ridiculous wager forced Wen Yu into an arranged marriage with Fu Jinci, a man naturally cold and unfeeling. At their first meeting, Fu Jinci offered this assessment: “Mild-mannered and dull, but at least she’s quiet.” To her, their ma 17.9kReads8.8Score2.3kShelves

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    Absolutely! And it stays on top of current events! It's funny! It's also heartwarming and touching! It has positive values! The romance develops gradually, making it a very relatable CEO romance novel!

26. 176 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 52.6kReads9.0Score8.2kShelves

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    This is a marriage-of-convenience-to-love story. The male lead remembers the female lead, but not her. The female lead's best friend is the male lead's sister, originally introduced to him as a potential partner for his second brother, but the first brother snatched her away. It's a very good story.

27. 177 八 The Bold and Gorgeous Eighties Military Wife Makes Money, and the Battalion Commander Can't Handle Her 八零搞钱军嫂野又娇营长招架不住 Shu Xiwei舒惜微Modern Romance589k WordsCompleted Just started getting ratings, and they’re still climbing [Period Setting, Love After Marriage, Devoted Husband, Devoted Couple, Tycoon] Shen Xu never dreamed that she’d wake up one day in 1980 as a stunning beauty from Shanghai. And not just any beauty, but a delicate, coquettish little thing with a sickly streak. Looking at the two pounds of soft flesh on her chest and the face in the mirror that was the very peak of sultry innocence, Shen Xu threw her head back and lamented: How did my manl 3.4kReads8.5Score461Shelves

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    A historical romance novel, where love blossoms after an arranged marriage!

28. 178 婚 A Rising Tide After Marriage 婚后潮涌 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance946k WordsCompleted Signed for publication | Older Man / Beijing Elite Circle / Marriage First, Love Later | Slow-Burn Romance + Sweet Pampering + Four-Year Age Gap | Rough, Unruly Man X Cool, Reserved Dancer The matchmaking profile handed to Shu Ying had just three lines about Jin Bohan: “Rich. Handsome. Can’t say more.” As the man himself sat across from her cutting his steak, he looked up and added a fourth: “One last thing: you’re welcome to inspect the goods.” Shu Ying’s fingers trembled. No one had told h 347.1kReads9.2Score62.7kShelves

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    All of them feature older, guiding male protagonists and are very engaging. While the fourth book has a lower rating, it's still comparable to the other three and belongs to the same genre. Just give it more ratings and it'll improve.

29. 179 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 21kReads9.0Score1.7kShelves

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    Wow, these three are truly marriage-of-convenience-to-love stories, and they're all incredibly good. The first one has a somewhat artificial male lead, and the initial interactions between the male and female leads are also quite artificial, like they're executing some kind of program—it's hilarious, but also incredibly enjoyable. The second one is about mutual redemption. In the beginning, the male and female leads are somewhat using each other, as they both come from very difficult family backgrounds. They fight side-by-side, growing closer in the process. The third one has a somewhat roguish and handsome male lead who also knows how to get what he wants. The female lead's family is biased, so the male lead is extremely protective of her.

30. 180 闪 I Married My Abstinent Boss in a Flash: Boss by Day, Husband by Night 闪婚禁欲上司，白天老板晚上老公 A Sour Lime一颗酸橙Modern Romance252k WordsCompleted [All-Around Secretary × Abstinent, Fatherly Big Boss] [Marriage First, Love Later / Slow-Burn Romance / One True Pairing / Happy Ending] What’s it like to go on a blind date and find out your date is your boss? After countless blind dates, Ming Jiao finally went on one with her immediate superior. She sat on pins and needles, terribly uneasy. She couldn’t help thinking: With those broad shoulders and narrow waist, and a face that could rival a celebrity’s, why did the boss need to go on blind da 16kReads8.9Score1.6kShelves

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    First book: Older CEO x Secretary, an arranged marriage that blossoms into love over time. The male lead grows increasingly appreciative of the female lead, helping her improve her skills and growth. The female lead is also very capable. In short—older CEOs are awesome!! Second book: Free-spirited race car driver x Postdoctoral doctor, a love story that develops over time. The male lead has a great character, is tsundere but secretly cunning, and plays dumb to get ahead. The female lead also shines in her beloved field, discovering the male lead's vulnerable side. They comfort each other. In short—people have to kneel! (Male lead gets slapped in the face version) Third book: The best stepmother novel ever, bar none. The female lead is so lovable. Whether it's educating her teenage stepson or easing tensions between father and son and mother-in-law, Mu Mu is an adorable girl that everyone will love. But she's not a pampered wife; she uses her surroundings to build her own career, a very inspiring and always positive young woman!

31. 181 漂 The Beautiful Stepmother Who Sweetened the Whole Family 漂亮后妈，甜翻全家 Lu Chi鹿迟Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted Publication deal signed. On sale August 28. [One-on-one sweet romance + marriage of convenience + lighthearted daily life + both leads speak their minds] Sheng Mumu transmigrates into a book. Other people transmigrate into books to date handsome men and become stars. But when it’s her turn, she has to become the stepmother of a 17-year-old rich young master? Help, she wants out! Wait, what? If she pretends to be married, she’ll get 500,000 yuan in pocket money every month and an additional card 54.5kReads9.6Score7.4kShelves

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    The first two books are by the same author, and the last three are by a different author. They are all very good, with positive values, excellent writing, and interesting content.

32. 182 野 Wild Wind and Jasmine 野风与茉莉 Yi Anzhou易安州Modern Romance330k WordsOngoing Main story complete [Marriage first, love later | five-year age gap, older man | both leads are sexually inexperienced | sizzling chemistry | love grows over time] [Radiant, elegant heiress × powerful, influential business tycoon] After two years of marriage, she has never even met her husband. Lu Yao is perfectly happy to enjoy the peace and quiet, focusing entirely on her career. That is, until she’s singled out for a special assignment: interviewing a big shot in the Jiang business circle wh 179Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This! This! It's so beautiful! Trust me!

33. 183 京 A Love Affair in the Capital 京婚沉瘾 Yi Anzhou易安州Modern Romance369k WordsCompleted Love After Marriage | A Sweet, Slow-Burn Romance | Six-Year Age Gap | Both Are Inexperienced Cool, delicate beauty x Wealthy young gentleman from Beijing - The most rational thing Jian Heng ever did was agree to an arranged marriage. His family business needed it, and his elders expected it. All he needed was a wife in name only, someone who would save him trouble and stay out of his affairs. At the civil affairs bureau, he calmly signed the agreement. The woman across from him, Jiang Shan, was 1.7kReads8.0Score144Shelves
34. 184 新 Newlywed Fever: The Ruthless Tycoon Loses Control Every Night 新婚有瘾，狠厉大佬夜夜失控 Ye Panxi叶畔溪Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted [Newly rated] Marriage first, love later / Marriage alliance between two wealthy families / Powerful man learns to bow his head / Sweet romance [Soft and charming fox] vs. [Ruthless tycoon] _ Rumor has it that Zhou Yannan, the eldest son of the Zhou family, is cold-hearted and ruthless. Not long after he took power, his father’s illegitimate sons were either dead or crippled. The youngest daughter of the Qiao family had been engaged to him for years, but ran away just before the wedding. There w 18.2kReads8.2Score2kShelves

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    This is so satisfying, nobody can understand! The male lead is practically a god among gods. He was cold and aloof at first, but once he realized his feelings for the female lead, he took the initiative. Wow, it was so satisfying! I had a strong withdrawal reaction after finishing it [crying][crying][crying] I don't want it to end!

35. 185 新 Secrets of a Newlywed Marriage 新婚内情 Tang Linmiao棠霖淼Modern Romance253k WordsCompleted [Both are each other's only one + sweet, doting romance + marriage first, love later + slow and steady + love grows over time] [Possessive CEO who talks himself into falling in love × sweet, clear-headed wife who can't help being soft-hearted] The feared Lord Huo of Hong Kong, a man who kept his distance from women, married a woman whose only plan was to have his children. Their first meeting She got straight to the point: “How many children does the Huo family expect? How many years do I have t 355Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 186 睡 I Slept with the Gloomy Male Supporting Character, So Why Is He Addicted? 睡了阴湿男配，他怎么还上瘾了？ Socially Anxious Little Dork社恐小呆瓜Modern Romance272k WordsCompleted [Both Pure] [Marriage Before Love] [The Female Lead Misunderstands the Male Lead at First, but the Truth Will Come Out Later] [Adorable Child] [Book Transmigration] A carefully orchestrated scandal allows a scheming cannon-fodder woman to successfully marry into a wealthy family. When Su Wanqiao transmigrates into the body of this cannon-fodder woman, she's already trapped with no way out and can only marry Pei Xuzhou, the gloomy, obsessive villainous male supporting character. The man is devote 1.1kReads—Score138Shelves

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    Marriage of convenience, love later!

37. 187 逼 You Forced Me Into an Arranged Marriage, Now I'm in Love with My Husband. Why Are You Crying? 逼我联姻，我爱上联姻老公你哭啥 Sugar Come to Life成了精的糖Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted [First Marriage, Then Love + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Age Gap + Long-Planned Romance + Secret Crush + Both Leads Are Each Other’s First and Only Love, Sweet Romance] [Charming, confident comic artist + stern, reserved archaeologist] Yun Qingwu was taken in by the Gu family at ten and doted on by Gu Yi for eleven years. On his birthday, emboldened by alcohol, she confessed her feelings to him. Afterward, he avoided her for two months. The next time they met, he told her he had a girlfrie 35.4kReads9.3Score6.4kShelves

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    Currently, I'm reading mostly stories of arranged marriages that blossom into love. Modern romances feature domineering CEOs, while historical romances feature princes. Classics never go out of style, ladies! If you're looking for something to read, check these out. I personally think they're so addictive you won't be able to put them down. I guess I have pretty high standards, haha.

38. 188 意 A Whirlwind Wedding! Huo Ye's Darling Wife Has a Secret Identity 意外闪婚！霍爷的小娇妻是马甲大佬 Glutinous Ice糯糯冰Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Secret identities + top-tier expert + whirlwind marriage + love after marriage + feel-good power fantasy] The precious girl the Jiang family had doted on turned out to be an impostor. Their biological daughter had been abandoned in the mountains and only brought home twenty years later! When the real heiress returned, she found no family affection, only suspicion. Her parents said, “You may share our blood, but only a girl as outstanding as Yaoyao deserves the title of a Jiang family heiress.” 414Reads8.3Score234Shelves
39. 189 错 I Mistook My Flash-Marriage Husband's WeChat for an AI Dating App 错把闪婚老公的微信当成AI网恋 Sweet Wine Seven甜酒七Modern Romance411k WordsCompleted [Married first, fall in love later + age gap + the powerful one gives in + mutually devoted, one-on-one romance] Wen Li’s best friend recommended an AI boyfriend app to her. Wen Li chose a mature, domineering CEO type, cranked his lust setting to the max, and planned to have a wild online romance with the AI. But by mistake, she took her arranged-marriage husband’s WeChat account for her AI boyfriend’s! “Honey, are you there? Show me your abs.” “I really want to sit on your lap and kiss you~” - 48.7kReads8.7Score5.1kShelves
40. 190 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 127kReads8.6Score13.2kShelves
41. 191 初 One Taste Was All It Took: The Crown Prince Is Hooked 初次尝鲜，太子爷上瘾了 The Wind Blows Eleven风吹十一Modern Romance2.1M WordsOngoing [Carefree, rebellious young master × beautiful, tragic dream girl, strong yet fragile] Shen Yanci lived life boldly and without restraint, until he met her. He was the young master everyone in Beijing’s elite circles feared, rebellious on the racetrack and dismissive of love. Yet he fell hard for Su Nianxing. A drunk-driving incident led to a misunderstanding between them, and Su Nianxing personally ended their pregnancy… He was her sugar daddy, paying ten thousand each time. He hated her and qu 29.7kReads8.1Score1.5kShelves

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    Wow, wow! A perfect blend of sweet and bittersweet moments, vividly portrayed characters, and a delicately crafted romantic storyline. Highly recommend!

42. 192 酒 When I Sobbed Up, I Found a Marriage Certificate in My Hand 酒醒后，发现手里多了本结婚证 Good Little Guai乖小乖Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted [The short drama is now streaming] [Sweet, adorable composer x scheming, dark-hearted CEO] [Marriage before love, both untouched, seven-year age gap, male lead has secretly loved the female lead for ten years] Jing Yi woke up after a night of heavy drinking and found a marriage certificate clutched in her hand. Help, it seemed she had gotten drunk and married herself off... She opened the little red booklet and saw that her “husband” was devastatingly handsome, with refined features and an elega 3.8kReads9.4Score634Shelves

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    I absolutely love watching arranged marriages that blossom into love.

43. 193 这 This Marriage Has Me Reeling, and Married Life Is Crazy Sweet 这婚结的发懵，婚后甜到发疯 Cat Gives Road猫予路Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later × Sweet romance × Two schemers flirting all day] [No melodramatic misunderstandings, and intelligence is respected. Only sweetness here.] [Mutual devotion, healing, and redemption] The original title of this book was Who Has Seen the Floating Fish Peering at the Lotus? Trust me, I have good taste… · When a clever person falls in love, fools bow until their backs break. Want a romance between two smart people? A blind date over dinner from the start, a date at their se 1.6kReads9.4Score214Shelves

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    100% Meets the requirements, just read it. The only downside is that the author's other book has been on hiatus for an incredibly long time.

44. 194 重 Reborn to Be Someone’s Little Canary 重生之混个金丝雀当当 Dense Fog雾盛Modern Romance590k WordsCompleted [Powerful families + showbiz + marriage before love + sweet romance + devoted couple + feel-good revenge] Rising Best Actress Xu Xiayou is in a terrible car accident and transmigrates into the body of a canary with a doomed supporting-character script. Xu Xiayou frowns. What kind of stupid canary is this? She’s taking back the honors and position that belong to her. What?! A marriage of convenience? Nine hundred million for two years? That might not be so bad. She can treat it as taking a role i 3.1kReads9.0Score368Shelves

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    Must-see!!! [A masterpiece by Sparrow Food][A masterpiece by Sparrow Food][A masterpiece by Sparrow Food]

45. 195 娇 After a Frail Beauty Marries to Bring Good Fortune, She Becomes the Regent's Princess Consort 娇软美人冲喜后，成了摄政王妃 Flowers and Fruit有花有果Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + No Rebirth or Transmigration + Marriage Before Love + Sweet, Devoted Romance + Putting Scoundrels in Their Place + Having a Baby + Growing Heroine] Jiang Yuanyi is peerlessly beautiful, soft and charming, but unfortunately, she is a lowborn concubine-born daughter. Her father dislikes her, her stepmother despises her, and her legitimate older siblings bully her. Despite her betrothal, they force her to bring good fortune to the dying heir of the Duke of Jingguo by marrying 11.5kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
46. 196 说 We Agreed to a Marriage in Name Only, So Why Are You Jealous Every Day? 说好的形婚，你怎么天天吃醋？ Binaduo比那多Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Faithful love only + marriage first, love later + equally matched leads + face-slapping] A reserved, high-status tycoon versus a cool, straightforward obstetrician Everyone in Beijing's elite circles wanted to cozy up to the Ming family, perched at the very top of the pyramid. Everyone, that is, except the Bai family, who were engaged to them. Bai Shuyan's first impression of Ming Zheng was that she was young. Beyond that, she was fair-skinned and beautiful, like a peerless beauty from a painti 48.8kReads8.8Score5.2kShelves
47. 197 新 Newlyweds, Fast and Furious 新婚快热 Returning South南归Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted Flash Marriage + Love After Marriage + Six-Year Age Gap + Both Inexperienced + Sweet Everyday Romance The Su family went bankrupt, and her fiance asked to call off the wedding. Su Yi splashed cold water in his face and walked away. The moment she stepped out of the restaurant, rain poured down. Just as she was getting soaked to the bone, a black umbrella appeared above her, shielding her from the storm. Yan Tingnan, whom she'd met once before, invited her into his car and even asked, “Would you 7.3kReads8.9Score923Shelves

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    Mysteries, it's really good! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration] You won't regret investing in it, trust me! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

48. 198 与 Life After a Whirlwind Marriage to the Boss 与老板闪婚后的日常 Misty Passes and Mountains关山袅袅Modern Romance542k WordsCompleted In talks for a print edition [Noble, Cool-Headed Corporate Tycoon * Beautiful Newcomer] [Love at First Sight + Marriage First, Love Later + One-on-One + Devoted Couple] [Second Male Lead’s Regret + Childhood Friends + Teacher and Student] . . An accident brings Rong Yan together with the refined and aloof Chi Jingyuan. Afterward, they make a deal: payment settled, no strings attached. She thought they would never meet again, but to her surprise, he suddenly becomes her boss’s boss’s boss. Still 11.4kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves
49. 199 太 My Wife Wants a Divorce, but the Cold-Hearted Tycoon Kisses Her Every Night! 太太提离婚，冷面大佬夜夜吻！ Feng Qiuchuan枫秋川Modern Romance445k WordsCompleted The moment she opens her eyes, Shi Jinxi transmigrates into a book. She becomes the cannon-fodder ex-wife of the domineering CEO Fu Yanjun, and shares the original character’s name. The original character tried every way she could to make her husband, whom she married for business, fall in love with her. She kept throwing herself at him and clinging to Fu Yanjun whenever she got the chance. But it backfired. The CEO went from indifferent to fed up with her, then reunited with his first love. The 21.5kReads6.2Score2.3kShelves

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    Falling in love after marriage, it was unstoppable; the domineering CEO instantly transformed into a doting, affectionate husband!

50. 200 胆 The Timid, Shy Young Princess Consort Is So Sweet and Obedient, She Deserves to Be Cherished 胆小怯生的小王妃软又乖，得宠着 Luo Han Qiqi洛涵七七Ancient Romance537k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance, happy ending, devoted one-on-one couple, protective and doting husband, cozy everyday sweetness] [Gentle, timid young princess consort VS cold, ruthless, calculating prince] Lu Shiyue, the Grand Tutor’s daughter, was gentle and timid, and on top of that, a complete coward. She had thought she could spend her whole life in peace at the Grand Tutor’s residence. But an imperial decree of marriage ordered her to wed Prince Chen, Yan Jingchen, who was rumored to be a brutal, merciless 4.2kReads6.8Score280Shelves

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    It's so sweet! The gentle and timid heroine is betrothed by the emperor to a cold and ruthless prince. At first, the prince dislikes her and always tries to scare her, but then he falls completely in love with her delicate beauty and innocent, kind nature. The male lead is incredibly charming!! He always makes the heroine blush with shyness—it's just so incredibly sweet! [A masterpiece by Que Shi][Already hooked]

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