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

1. 201 呀 Oh! He Read My Mind, and My Professor Husband Turned Into a Wolf 呀！被读心，教授老公化身为狼 The Thief Who Doesn't Steal贼不偷儿Modern Romance341k WordsCompleted 5.5kReads9.4Score817Shelves
2. 202 清 A Wedding in the Clear Autumn 清秋婚浓 Yan Nanfei晏楠菲Modern Romance419k WordsCompleted [Two-faced business tycoon] & [Clear-headed, independent daughter of a modest family] [Marriage Before Love] + [Marriage between strangers] + [Playboy comes to heel] + [Sweet post-marriage romance] + [Two strong leads] + [Both leads are chaste] + [Four-year age gap] Zhou Muze commands fear and respect in the business world. Ruthless and decisive, he makes the rules. Jin An is graceful and striking on the outside, clear-headed and independent within. After her mother died, she grew stubbornly, li 58.9kReads8.7Score7.1kShelves

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   It's a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. It's a business arrangement where they meet once, get their marriage certificate, and develop feelings for each other over time. The playboy is the first to give in.

3. 203 甜 Sweet Seduction: The Little Temptress in the Older Man's Arms Is Irresistibly Alluring 甜诱：大叔怀中小妖精超级撩 Leng Ning冷宁Modern Romance430k WordsCompleted Scheming, possessive, icy Third Young Master Huo x a sweet-and-spicy little flirt [Flash Marriage] [Devoted Husband] [Mutual Firsts] [Jealousy Monster] [Big Puppy] Huo Yuchen is ruthless, cold as ice, and keeps women at arm's length. Even Grandpa Huo suspects his grandson's sexuality, until one day he brings a girl home. On their wedding night, Huo Yuchen's eyes are icy and his voice low. "Stay away from me! I'm not interested in women!" He wipes his lips in disgust where she kissed him. "When t 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, age gap, older man/younger woman relationship

4. 204 暗 The Eleventh Spring of My Secret Love 暗恋他的第十一年春 Don't Call Me Beautiful别叫我美丽Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted 54.1kReads9.6Score8.2kShelves

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   Most of them are about marriage of convenience that blossoms into love [smirk]. You can check out the summaries; I've read them all [facepalm].

5. 205 心 An Itch That Won’t Let Up 心痒难耐 Milk Dipped in Sugar牛乳蘸糖Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Rekindled Romance + Childhood Friends + First Love + Mutual Firsts] [TV Host X Racing Driver] To deal with their families' constant pressure to get married, Xiao Tang and Zhou Xian, her childhood friend and ex-boyfriend, impulsively got their marriage certificate after drinking. The two party lovers agreed to keep seeing other people after marriage, without interfering in each other's business. But who could have guessed that Zhou Xian would suddenly give up his pla 5.5kReads9.4Score626Shelves
6. 206 注 Attention! My Flash-Marriage Husband Is a Veteran, So No Falling for Him 注意！闪婚老公退役，禁止心动 Starlight and Moonlit Night星光月夜Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The short drama adaptation, “Attention! No Falling for Your Retired Soldier Husband After a Flash Marriage” and “No Falling for Your Retired Soldier Husband After a Flash Marriage,” is currently airing on Hongguo Short Drama and Tomato Novel Short Drama. [Sweet, clever doctor and celibate retired team captain; married first, fall in love later; both devoted to each other; one-on-one romance] Before his death, Hua Banxia’s grandfather entrusted her to a patient he had once treated. But the man bl 18.2kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves
7. 207 京 Spring Tide over Beijing and Macau 京澳春潮 Midsummer Rain仲夏雨Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open August 7, 2026, at 7 p.m.] [Heiress vs. Men from All Walks of Life] Also known as Spring Tide in Jing'ao The first time Wen Ning saw Xie Zhiyu on Aodao, she knew he was a dangerous man. Even though he was merely sitting quietly in a dessert shop, eating a bowl of mung bean soup. The little shop was packed and noisy, yet no one dared share a table with him. A few meters around him, an island of solitude had been deliberately carved out. “Who is he?” “Xie Zhiyu. No on 182.5kReads9.6Score28.3kShelves
8. 208 新 Livestream on Our Wedding Night! The Obsessive Movie Emperor Kisses Her to Tears 新婚夜直播！她被偏执影帝亲哭了 Yan Xiaoxi炎小熙Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later + Sweet Romance + Silly, Spoiling Love + Adorable Baby + Irresistibly Charming] After three years of marriage, she thought they were just a couple in name. She never imagined that he had been plotting this for years and had secretly loved her for ages. The abstinent, restrained, impeccably dressed Best Actor Chi was actually a refined scoundrel, all sultry charm and sweet talk? Ever since her actor husband stopped pretending, Ji Nanyou has been blushing and swooning e 3.3kReads9.4Score382Shelves
9. 209 撩 Flirted With and Pampered: Mrs. Shen Is Arrogant and Gorgeous 撩宠娇养，沈太太她骄纵美艳 Shi Chang适常Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted Rumor has it that Ji Qingtang, the heiress of the Ji family, is spoiled and domineering, and can't bear the slightest grievance. She's stunningly beautiful, the kind of woman you can't take your eyes off, but not someone you'd want to marry as a wealthy family's wife. To ensure the Dongfang Tangchun project could expand overseas, Shen Jinyu, the head of the Shen Group, readily agreed to an arranged marriage and married the Ji heiress while still in his prime. After they married, Shen Jinyu caugh 4.6kReads9.2Score416Shelves
10. 210 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 53.7kReads9.5Score6.8kShelves

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    Yes, yes, it's definitely a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, both partners are virgins, and the female lead is an awakened individual.

11. 211 投 I Sent in a Resume and Accidentally Became the Wife of a Billionaire 投了个简历一不小心成了首富之妻 Master Keke科科大人Modern Romance503k WordsCompleted [Comedy + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Couple + Lighthearted] Original title: I Sent in a Resume and Accidentally Became the Richest Man in the City’s Wife Jiang Linlin never imagined that she would actually be chosen when she applied to become the wife of Luo Yiyang, the richest man in the city! Overnight, she went from being an ordinary woman in IT to a Cinderella married into wealth. Everyone in the city knows Luo Yiyang is “gay” and doesn’t like women. So she can just settle in and enj 4.2kReads9.2Score521Shelves
12. 212 我 I'm Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What's Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? 我都癌症晚期了，疯一点怎么了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance525k WordsCompleted Original title: I’m Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What’s Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? Lin Qian, hailed as the most eligible young lady in the capital, was gentle, refined, elegant, and proper. She could read at three, write poetry at five, was exceptionally well-read, and excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Everyone who met her praised her without end. Lin Qian had been raised from childhood on the principle: “At home, obey your father; after marriage, obey your 21.1kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
13. 213 契 After My Contract Husband Lost His Memory, He Mistook Me for Someone He Adored 契约老公失忆后，误以为他超爱我 Jin Yuzhi今与紫Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted Lu Suimo was in a car accident. It was half a month after the accident, and Wen Ying only went to the hospital to see him after wrapping up filming. “Wifey~ Why did you take so long? My head hurts so much...” “Boohoo, wifey, hug me! Give me a kiss and it won’t hurt anymore...” Lu Suimo wrapped his arms around Wen Ying’s waist. She looked helplessly at the doctor. The doctor explained, “Mrs. Lu, Mr. Lu suffered a head injury that caused selective amnesia.” Losing his memory changed his personalit 243Reads7.6Score—Shelves
14. 214 机 Captain, Please Route Around the Thunderstorm 机长先生，雷雨请绕飞 Zhao Le昭乐Modern Romance383k WordsCompleted [Aloof, proud commercial airline captain x sweet-voiced, beautiful air traffic controller. She has a longtime crush on him; they marry first and fall in love later. The print edition goes on sale February 28; the short drama is already out.] Before she was urged to go on a blind date, Meng Liyue never imagined the man she was meeting was the person she’d secretly loved since her student days. She had written his name countless times in her diary. After she married him, everyone thought Meng Liy 41.1kReads9.5Score4.8kShelves
15. 215 领 We Got Our Marriage License and Moved In Together, but the Movie Star Can't Hide His Feelings 领证同居，影帝小心思藏不住了 Wakaka Nana哇咔咔娜娜Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Super-sweet mutual pampering + Devoted Husband Top-Tier Star + Long-Standing Scheme (Super sweet! If it isn’t, you can hit me)] Qiao Suisui got married on a whim! At the marriage registry, she discovered that the person she was about to marry was none other than top-tier star Ning Jinchen. She panicked and tried to run, but he caught her and dragged her back. Ning Jinchen: “You said whoever regrets it is a dog.” “Woof, woof!” She thought that once she’d barked, she’d be free to run. But Ning Ji 6.8kReads9.3Score805Shelves
16. 216 分 After the Breakup, the Tycoon Who Runs the Family Spoiled Me Rotten 分手后，豪门掌权人把我宠上天 Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut, Chestnut栗子栗子栗栗子Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted Sang Yu and Lu Jiayu grew up together. She is a teacher, and he is a superstar actor. One trending topic nearly cost Sang Yu her life. They couldn’t escape the seven-year itch. Watching with her own eyes as her fiancé fell in love with a popular award-winning actress while filming, Sang Yu finally gave up. She doesn’t want anything that’s been tainted. When everything is overturned and the pieces are reshuffled, she decides to strike first. She dumps Lu Jiayu, the hottest actor around. But after 3.9kReads9.2Score362Shelves
17. 217 乖 Be Good, Sign the Prenup and We'll Get Our Marriage License 乖，签了婚前协议书，我们就领证 Splendid Sunshine锦绣阳光Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted Synopsis [top-tier wealthy family + marriage first, love later + domineering male lead who spoils her endlessly + both leads are devoted to each other] To spare her family any more suffering, Shi Nan agrees to marry into the Qin family for a bride price of one million. She knows Qin Yan doesn't like her, so she works hard to earn money and pay off her debt, hoping to divorce him as soon as possible. Until one day, someone bullies her and brings tears to her eyes. Qin Yan pulls her into his arms 1.8kReads9.1Score283Shelves
18. 218 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 23.7kReads9.4Score4.6kShelves
19. 219 夫 My Wife Is Timid and Unassuming 夫人胆小木讷 The Sleepy Kitty爱睡觉的喵Ancient Romance687k WordsCompleted Two people born to concubines were forced together for the sake of their family’s interests. One was a talented young man, the other bland and taciturn; one had genuine ability, the other only pretended to be dull; one wanted to make a name for himself, the other just wanted to play dumb… 9.4kReads8.4Score881Shelves

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    The first book is about a husband-and-wife political intrigue team, the second is purely a romance, and the third is set in the Three Kingdoms period; the author is extremely knowledgeable.

20. 220 领 After We Got Our Marriage License, President Lu’s Stubbornness Backfired 领证后，陆总嘴硬遭反杀 Zong Jiajia总架架24k WordsCompleted After Getting Our Marriage License, CEO Lu's Stubbornness Backfired on Him —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Short story about marriage before love

21. 221 表 The Young Lady from a Side Branch Is Doted on by the Crown Prince 表姑娘她被太子娇宠了 Ying Xuni应雪泥Ancient Romance174k WordsCompleted [One devoted couple, both pure and faithful + sweet romance + not a strong heroine, but gentle and delicate + pure historical romance] Xue Yin was a distant cousin living under her relatives' roof. She was cautious and timid, meek and afraid, asking only for a peaceful life. But her cousin lusted after her, her female cousin despised her and picked on her at every turn, and her aunt even wanted to use her as a pawn in a political marriage, offering her to the brutal Prince Ning. She was careful 2.4kReads—Score237Shelves
22. 222 变 Gender Swap: The Sima Family's Eldest Daughter-in-Law Refuses to Drink Poison 变身：司马家长媳绝不喝毒酒 Dream of the Blue Bridge蓝桥遗梦Historical1.6M WordsOngoing Gender Bender + Marriage First, Love Later + One-on-One Romance + No System + No Golden Finger + Mid-to-Late Three Kingdoms Era (The rating has only just come out, so please bear with it, dear readers.) Xiahou Hui, immersed in a certain Three Kingdoms card game, somehow finds herself one hour before a wedding in the seventh year of the Huangchu era. She is the bride. That alone is enough to make her want to cry, but even more terrifying is that eight years later, the groom will send her to her d 8.8kReads8.5Score903Shelves
23. 223 怎 How Could It Ever Be Like the First Meeting? 怎能如初见 Sunny Tang晴棠sunnyAncient Romance206k WordsOngoing [Historical political intrigue × sovereign and female chancellor × marriage first, love later] “Your enemy's daughter must die!” “May my female chancellor return to my side?” On their wedding night, he held a sword to her throat, the old hatred between their families and their country driving them apart. After years of turmoil, she uses her wit to root out corruption and clear wrongful convictions, rising step by step to the pinnacle of the court. Once, they were joined in a wedding but fill —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Marriage of convenience turned into love, from enemies to lovers.

24. 224 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 13.9kReads6.9Score870Shelves

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    It was explosive from start to finish, those who know, know [laughing emoji]

25. 225 闪 I Flash-Married a Tycoon's Son, and Now He Begs for Affection Every Day Back in My Village 闪婚豪门公子，回村后他日日求宠 Linlinzi YJ霖霖子YJModern Romance376k WordsCompleted [One devoted couple, 1v1 + marriage first, love later + witty, affectionate relationship + warm and healing + everyday family life + adorable cutie] A rich woman who keeps forgetting she's rich ✖️ a sweet, naive young master Lin Chule finally gets married in a whirlwind romance after her eighty-eighth blind date, just to have someone keep her company and claim her inheritance. Now that she's rich, who'd keep working that lousy job? Lin Chule decides to take her new husband back to her rural h 970Reads6.8Score102Shelves

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    Arranged marriage to fall in love, sweet and doting.

26. 226 潮 Tidal Mist 潮雾 Xiao Jin小今Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [Sweet and gentle assistant x aloof, sharp-tongued, scheming boss] [Pretend relationship turns real + sweet romance + both leads are virgins + happy ending] New to the workplace, Shen Wu is taken by her manager to meet the young boss who has just joined the company. He sits there, tall as a tower and solid as a mountain, his peach-blossom eyes cool and unreadable, his whole presence radiating indifference. Shen Wu cautiously greets him: “Mr. Xu.” The young boss gives her a cool nod without sayin 17.9kReads9.3Score2.2kShelves
27. 227 荆 Where Thorns Meet Warmth 荆棘遇暖 Meeting a Stranger遇见陌生人Modern Romance430k WordsCompleted “Since you're so eager to make this marriage official...” He began fulfilling his duties as a husband... Again and again, they lost control, sinking into pleasure until neither could stop. She endured in silence and bravely stood by him, while love spread through both their hearts… Through all the thorns, they would eventually find warmth. He declared firmly, “She is my wife. There will never be anyone else.” 1.6kReads—Score117Shelves

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    Then read this one, it's really good! [Admiration][Admiration]

28. 228 旖 A Sultry Marriage 旖旎婚色 One Thousand Five One一千五一Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted [Cool on the outside, hot on the inside male lead × bright, timid but brave female lead] [Secret crush + devoted couple + sweet romance + wealthy family] Su Ning has wanted Lu Chixu for ages, and finally confesses to him, in front of the entire company leadership. Then he fires her without mercy. That very night, she takes advantage of an opportunity and sleeps with Lu Chixu. Su Ning figures she came out ahead. Afterward, she prepares to run. She hasn’t even stepped onto the plane when she’s dra 7.6kReads9.0Score710Shelves

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    It looks really good!

29. 229 新 Newlywed Unmasked: The Top Tycoon Disguised as a Crown Princess 新婚掉马：顶级大佬伪装太子妃 Three Claws三只爪Ancient Romance393k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + equally matched powerhouses + disguises + slow burn + wits and courage + mutual healing + palace intrigue] Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind, his internal organs are failing, and he will not live to see winter. The princess sent to marry him is said to be a weakling who does nothing but cry. On their wedding night, assassins sneak in. The princess is so frightened that she drops her teacup, but a shard happens to slice an assassin’s throat. The Crow 2kReads—Score313Shelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, featuring two strong individuals, a battle of wits, and mutual redemption. Rumor has it that the Crown Prince of Chu is blind and his internal organs are failing, not surviving past winter; while the princess sent for a political marriage is a weak and useless woman who only knows how to cry. On their wedding night, an assassin sneaks in. The princess, terrified, smashes a teacup, a shard of which accidentally cuts the assassin's throat; the Crown Prince weakly shrinks into the bed, but a silver needle on his fingertip accidentally pierces the assassin's vital point. The entire court awaits the spectacle of this short-lived couple's downfall. Until one dark and stormy night, the world's greatest poison doctor, Yaksha, and the leader of the Assassin's Guild, Yama, fight fiercely for the divine elixir. As they tear off each other's masks, both fall silent. Chu Mochen approached, his voice low and deep: "My beloved consort, your night attire is far more beautiful than your phoenix coronet and wedding robes during the day." Yan Yunqi sneered, brandishing her poisoned needle: "Your Highness, even with your eyes still open and your temper flaring, you're still much more pleasing to the eye than during the day!" When a dramatic princess with a built-in armor that reflects physical attacks tenfold meets a powerful, sickly tycoon, the entire capital is left in tears!

30. 230 正 After Raising My Child Properly for Four Years, His Rich Biological Father Came Knocking 正经养崽四年后，豪门亲爹找上门 Huang Bao黄宝Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted [A devoted couple] [Raising a wolf pup] In the fourth year of raising her child alone, the kid’s father finally came knocking. A well-dressed man stood by the door and asked her, “Are you Shang Xi?” “…Yes.” “I’m the pup’s father.” The man’s tone was domineering and forceful. “Come with me. Don’t even think about refusing or putting up a pointless fight.” Shang Xi stared at his face, so much like her son’s, and leisurely answered, “Oh.” The truth was, she hadn’t even been thinking about refusing 23.2kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    1️⃣ A clear-headed, spoiled heiress x a hypocritical, pitiful, powerful but ultimately wicked female supporting character; the female lead is a human-to-human hybrid. 2️⃣ Arranged marriage followed by love + a slow and steady relationship; the female lead is very gentle. 3️⃣ Arranged marriage followed by love + raising a wolf cub; there's a misunderstanding between the male and female leads; the male lead thinks the female lead doesn't like him.

31. 231 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 30.4kReads9.1Score4.5kShelves

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    The first eight books are purely about arranged marriages that blossom into love, while the later ones have some emotional foundation.

32. 232 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 46.1kReads9.1Score5kShelves
33. 233 霸 The Tiger Lily and Her Gentle Doctor of Chinese Medicine 霸王花和她柔弱的中医先生 Qing Naili青柰李Modern Romance431k WordsCompleted Complete Original title: Marriage Before Love, My Match Is a Straight-Laced Old Chinese Medicine Doctor The rating might, perhaps, probably... slowly go up [Marriage before love + gentle, slow-burn sweet romance + one-to-one, both leads inexperienced] Cheerful little bitter-melon girl x composed and self-controlled (until he isn’t) Doctor Song (five-year age gap) Their first night sharing a bed as newlyweds. Ji Siyu and Song Zhijie sat facing each other on the bright red wedding bed. There was n 2.3kReads8.4Score335Shelves

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    My favorite is the last one, followed by 5 and 3.

34. 234 诱 Hooked on Your Kisses 诱吻成瘾 Painted Peach Mist绘桃雾Modern Romance182k WordsCompleted The news that Yu Suiyao and Shen Zeqi were getting married spread far and wide. One was a bright, spoiled heiress; the other, a cold and restrained man in power. Anyone would think theirs was just a marriage of convenience, with the two of them nothing more than a fake couple. Photos of Shen Zeqi getting close to a popular actress leaked, and photos of Yu Suiyao drinking with a male singer followed right after. Both sets of photos became trending topics. Netizens weren't surprised at all. “They 2.3kReads9.2Score293Shelves
35. 235 潮 Tidal Boundaries 潮汐界限 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available, published under the title Tidal Boundaries] There were two unspoken sayings around the office building: First, when Zhou Yushen's car passed Guanfujie, even the snow on the ground would sensibly melt away a little. Second, he never let his schedule stop for anyone. Only later did Wei Xi learn that both sayings were wrong. * At an industry forum, Wei Xi was unexpectedly called up to sit in the front row. With every gaze fixed on her, she spoke quickly and prec 55.3kReads9.4Score7.3kShelves

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    These two books! The two male leads are both a bit dim-witted, which is quite funny.

36. 236 终 A Lifelong Commitment 终生为聘 Xi Nan and Dreams汐楠与梦Modern Romance452k WordsCompleted [Wealthy families, powerful official families, strong heroine, love at first sight + love that grows over time, arranged marriage, both physically and emotionally pure] [Refined, steady, elite man from a powerful family VS academic ace in scientific research] [Dreamy, sweet romance] [Eight-year age gap, with sci-fi and wish-fulfillment elements. If that's not your thing, proceed with caution.] Half a month after Pei Ning returns to her wealthy family, she is matched with a prospective marriage p 13kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
37. 237 穿 The Survival Guide of a Woman Who Transmigrated Into a Book and a Fake Young Master 穿书女和假少爷的生存之道 Yang Bu Rang杨不让Modern Romance255k WordsCompleted [Official pairing: Su Qiao * Xu Songlang] Su Qiao transmigrates into a book. At first, she’s the male lead’s moonlight, but circumstances force her to become his devoted puppy. Later, she marries the fake young master and begins to uncover a much bigger mystery. Then one day, she suddenly realizes: Huh? I’m actually the wife of a big shot! 2.7kReads9.1Score363Shelves
38. 238 请 Please Savor the Best Time to Taste It 请品鉴最佳赏味期 Zhaozhao and Mumu昭昭又暮暮Modern Romance323k WordsCompleted [Naturally Airheaded, Timid Heiress x Short-Tempered, Stern Young Master] [Older-Man, Guiding Romance] [Both Pure] [Marriage Before Love] [Instant Physical Attraction] [Says One Thing, Means Another] [He Starts Off Cold, Then Gets Shamelessly Flirty] [No Angst] She was a succulent transplanted into one of the capital's most powerful families. He was the sharpest blade in all of the capital. At nineteen, Sui Nuo had spent all nineteen years being timid. The day the capital's most powerful Xie fa 90.6kReads8.8Score9.4kShelves

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    [A naturally naive and timid heiress x a hot-tempered and cold-blooded prince | Both are virgins | Arranged marriage to fall in love | Tsundere (saying one thing but meaning another) | The "it's actually good" principle | No angst

39. 239 他 His Iris 他的鸢尾 Sweet Peach Yaoyao甜桃夭夭Modern Romance377k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love] [Long-planned scheme] [Secret crush] [Sweet romance] [Devoted one-on-one couple] Pei Chi was a notorious playboy in the capital, a real ladies' man. Then, quite out of character, he agreed to the arranged marriage that the other privileged young heirs looked down on most. After the wedding, he came home late and left early every day, as if marriage had completely chained his freedom. The privileged young heirs were in an uproar. Ruan Yuan must be a tyrant! They had thought 34.6kReads9.2Score2.9kShelves
40. 240 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 4.7kReads9.2Score486Shelves

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    This is the real deal: a marriage of convenience where the female lead tries to avoid divorce by having a baby, but the male lead is slow to warm up and doesn't reciprocate. Mo Yanzhou presses his forehead against hers, "Xiaxia is so sweet." "Then... Do you like it?" "I like it." Bai Yunxia can almost hear her own heart pounding. Her beautiful eyes glisten with tears as she softly says, "If you like it, we can kiss more." That's how it is when you fall in love!! The first time with the CEO wasn't successful! Didn't find the right spot! I can't stop laughing.

41. 241 重 Reborn, I Only Want a Child, but My Aloof Husband Breaks Down 重生只想要孩子，清冷夫君破防了 The Real Pig A Zhu 33阿猪本猪33Ancient Romance614k WordsCompleted The rating is low because it just opened, but it will rise later. [Not a strong heroine, not a feel-good story. The heroine grows over time; the husband chases his wife after marriage; the heroine is reborn; both leads are sexually inexperienced; happy ending] Content warning: The early chapters are angsty. Don't read if you can't handle that. Jiang Rongshu married Song Wenjing at seventeen. She managed the household affairs and took care of him, making herself a gentle, virtuous wife. Then Jia 10.3kReads8.3Score1.2kShelves
42. 242 婚 A Marriage Beyond My Control 婚难自控 Don't Call Me Beautiful别叫我美丽Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted A mild-mannered, unflappable woman forensic doctor ✖ a sharp-tongued, cold, and roguish young master [A True Marriage-First, Love-Later Romance + Love Grows Over Time + A Sweet, Slow-Burning Story] When he agreed to marry Mu Siwan, Bo Yan laid down three rules for their life together: No feelings. No interfering in each other's affairs. Treat each other with respect and courtesy. In their three years of marriage, her husband was always overseas. All Mu Siwan got was five million deposited into h 39.2kReads9.2Score4.4kShelves

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    A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, with no unrequited love. The male and female protagonists have been married for three years. The male protagonist goes on a business trip to a beautiful place, and the two barely see each other for three years. Three years later, the male protagonist returns to China and discovers through his interactions with the female protagonist that she is actually quite naive, unable to express herself emotionally, and strictly adheres to the three prenuptial agreements. The male protagonist is sunny and sarcastic, but he also warms the female protagonist's heart. By the way, the female protagonist is a forensic pathologist and has a fondness for bones. They both have pets, both snakes—a perfect match!

43. 243 司 Master Si Won’t Leave Me Alone Night After Night 司爷夜夜缠宠 A Dreamlike Yellow Millet黄粱一萌Modern Romance467k WordsCompleted Marriage First, Love Later · The Sweetest Devotion | Spoiled to the Death Jiang Wanwan was forced to marry the second young master of the Si family, Si Mohan, who was supposedly lame, blind, and impotent. She had already resigned herself to spending her whole life as a wife in name only. But after they married, the man turned out to be neither lame nor blind. Every night, he teased her until her cheeks burned and her heart raced. “Be good, darling. Give me your waist, and I’ll give you my life.” 53.6kReads6.9Score3.5kShelves

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    🤫🤫Just peek at it secretly, it's so sweet! [Shy]😃

44. 244 给 A Full-Time Wife to a Pervert: High Risk, High Pay, High Spirits 给变态做全职太太，高危高薪高兴 Xian Mi仙米Modern Romance291k WordsCompleted [Marriage First, Love Later · Two Obsessive, Scheming, and Unhinged Leads Finding Salvation] After getting kicked in the head by a donkey, Song Cixing awakened to the truth about her life. She was a cannon-fodder supporting female character in a novel, the foil to the heroine. Because she was unloved, she was ordered to marry a man with an extreme personality in the heroine's place. According to rumor, Su Mingyuan was wealthy, cruel, twisted, bloodthirsty, and cold. His extreme behavior was unbe 5.6kReads8.7Score596Shelves

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    The male lead is a psychopath, and so is the female lead! Both of them have an extremely strong desire to control each other! At the same time, it's a story of mutual redemption!

45. 245 迟 Mr. Zhou, Too Late 迟来的周先生 By You Zhiyu尤知遇 著Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted [Bold and passionate heiress vs. taciturn, devoted, domineering CEO] Jian Cheng had spent all twenty-four years of her life entangled with Zhou Yufeng. But with only three months to go before their wedding, Jian Cheng suddenly called it off. The reason? Zhou Yufeng thought she was vicious and couldn’t tolerate his mistress. Everyone thought she was just making a scene and would come crawling back to beg for a reconciliation in a couple of days. Zhou Yufeng thought so too. Until, at the Zhou fami 55.3kReads9.3Score5.5kShelves

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    Who hasn't read this yet? It's so good, everyone! [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece] It's an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The female lead initially thought her uncle was marrying her for his own benefit, but it turned out to be a long-planned scheme. Their relationship after marriage is also mutually beneficial. It's so sweet, fast-paced, and enjoyable! [Thumbs up]

46. 246 哈 Ha! I’ve Become a Pretty Boy! 哈！我成了小白脸！ Wang Fusheng王富生Urban583k WordsCompleted A lighthearted single-love-interest story, focused mainly on everyday urban life, with saving the world on the side. On the eve of her wedding, Huo Siyun, head of the Huo family, was in a car accident. The hospital declared that she would be disabled for life. Her father and younger stepsister fought to seize control of the company, while her fiancé was switched at the last minute from the eldest son of the Ren family to its illegitimate son. Her disability could not defeat her, and the arranged 1.1kReads9.0Score105Shelves

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms later. Urban fantasy. The male lead comes from the apocalypse and is responsible for being handsome, while the female lead is a CEO who earns money to support the family. A mutually beneficial relationship; the whole story is enjoyable. Completed and self-recommended.

47. 247 周 Engineer Zhou, Please Tone It Down 周工请你收敛一点 Winter Snow Sleeps Soundly冬雪正眠Modern Romance262k WordsCompleted 5.3kReads8.1Score643Shelves

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    If you're looking for a genuine, gradual development of affection after marriage, without any unrequited love or suspense, then check out "Mr. Zhou, Please Tone It Down a Little!" The couple hastily registers their marriage through an introduction from their elders, experiencing zero feelings before marriage. However, their love blossoms gradually through their shared work and daily lives. The male lead is an introverted engineer who subtly reveals his affection through small details. There's no artificial sweetness; love blossoms from the mundane routines. The story is complete and perfectly suits the reading preference for stories that develop over time!

48. 248 被 Forced Into Marriage, the Brutal General Can't Get Enough of Her! 被迫下嫁后，暴虐将军他真香了！ Ying Maimai盈脉脉Ancient Romance518k WordsCompleted [Historical romance, everyday sweetness, one-on-one and both chaste, healing each other] “Qingyuan, I’ll smash my head against that pillar right now and show everyone I’m not an ingrate!” Shen Jingzhi cried, his eyes red, as he moved to dash himself against the pillar. Shen Qingyuan rushed over and clung to him, tears streaming down her face. “Father! I’ll marry him!” How could she refuse? This was the father who had secretly bought her storybooks since she was little, and stroked her head as h 710Reads7.0Score105Shelves

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    Sisters, have you ever been fooled by a "fake arranged marriage to love" story? (P. S. The 7.0 Rating is for Xiao Ce in the early chapters; it gets much better after chapter 30.) These stories claim to be arranged marriages where the male lead has secretly loved the female lead for ten years, and the marriage was premeditated. This one is different. "Forced Marriage": ✅ They didn't know each other before marriage ✅ They disliked each other at the wedding ✅ They gradually adjusted to each other after marriage ✅ Their feelings grew from negative to genuine arranged marriage, pure love that blossomed over time.

49. 249 小 The Junior Clerk and the Heir to a Fortune Are Secretly Married 小公务员和豪门继承人隐婚了 Xun Jue Yizhuo逊珏逸卓Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Cold on the outside, warm on the inside male lead + warm on the outside, guarded on the inside female lead + older man + secret marriage + marriage first, love later + devoted only to her] A marriage brought about by a twist of fate stirred up no waves for either of them. What difference did it make whom she married? What difference did it make whom he married? After getting their marriage licenses, they agreed to keep the marriage a secret for the time being… But her husband’s secret identity 9.5kReads9.1Score845Shelves
50. 250 婚 When Love Is in the Air 婚色浓时 Lili Mi栗栗米Modern Romance428k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Marriage before love + older, fatherly husband + five-year age gap + devoted and exclusive, sweet romance + real and fake heiresses] The most outrageous thing Xu Lingyi ever did was marry Fu Qinyan after meeting him only twice. The first day of their whirlwind marriage. Before she even had a chance to meet his family, she discovered she was the fake heiress who had been switched at birth. The Xu and Xu families faced off over the night the babies had been switched. Everyone surrou 40.8kReads8.8Score5.2kShelves

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    I highly, highly recommend these three books.

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