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1. 1 港 A Hong Kong Marriage Diary 港婚日记 Book in the Mirror镜中书Modern Romance243k WordsCompleted [Hong Kong director x mainland actress, married first and fall in love later, both leads are romantically inexperienced] Everyone in the industry knew that Guan Yuzhou was a notorious “tyrant on set.” He was not only strict about casting, but also had absolute control over every shot. Thanks to his powerful family background, even investors treated him with deference. But just before Lunar New Year, Hong Kong media suddenly reported that the female lead in Director Guan's new film was an actress 22.9kReads9.1Score3k14d adds

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   A well-matched family, an arranged marriage, no unrequited love, the romance between the male and female leads develops naturally. A sweet and heartwarming story! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

2. 2 又 Another Day of Being Spoiled to Tears by Mr. Shen 又是被沈先生宠哭的一天 Clearly, It's You明明是你Modern Romance271k WordsCompleted [Love After Marriage, Fatherly Devotion, Pure Relationship with No Angst, Utterly Romantic] An aloof, withdrawn beauty x an equally cold and distant tycoon * The marriage between Tang Qingqing and Shen Yu was an ancient betrothal with no love between them. Mr. Shen was noble and aloof, keeping everyone at a distance. Wherever he went, people looked up to him. He was completely out of reach. Everyone said he had married only to humor his mother and would never spare a woman a single thought. Tang 2kReads8.7Score15514d adds
3. 3 婚 After Marriage, the Playboy Tycoon Drops His Act and Turns Seductive 婚后，纨绔阔少撕下伪装又欲又撩 Shao Hua 17邵华十七Modern Romance999k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later, mind reading, play the pig to eat the tiger, redemption, male lead is lovesick) (Cool, rational beauty vs. male lead who seems like a spoiled playboy but is actually innocent, flirtatious, and seductive) On the eve of her arranged marriage, Jiang Wange, the most sought-after socialite in Haicheng, was set up and spent a wild night with Wei Ershao, the younger brother of her intended fiancé. To protect the family's reputation, the Jiang family hurriedly married her 2.1kReads9.1Score23614d adds

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   The female lead is a cool and aloof beauty, while the male lead is a charmingly roguish playboy. Recommended! (*≧∪≦)👍🏻

4. 4 肆 Reckless Kisses 肆意热吻 Da Er Lin达尔林Modern Romance358k WordsCompleted [Bickering couple + marriage before love + romantic tension] [Radiant, confident female CEO X tough-talking but soft-hearted male CEO] - Lin Ting and Zong Qin were both famous young power players in Beijing. But even more famous than their status was their romantic history. On the day they registered their marriage, the official social media accounts of both companies announced the news in the most formal way possible. The couple, who had each had more than twenty exes, didn’t disappoint. They w 576Reads9.1Score10614d adds

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   No unrequited love, a perfect match in terms of social standing, marriage before love blossoms.

5. 5 为 The Marriage-for-Love Plan 为爱联姻计划 The Polar Bear Loves to Eat北极熊爱吃Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted [Cool, powerful female CEO vs. refined, prestigious CEO; two powerful leads; marriage first, love later; evenly matched] To Su Nianshang, this marriage is nothing more than an exchange of benefits and a business deal. She needs the shares in Zhou Xu's hands to secure the position of CEO at Su Yu Group. She assumes that Zhou Xu, the unattainable prize of the business world, is also interested in the practical benefits their marriage can bring. She has no idea that what he wants is her. From her 1.7kReads8.9Score15914d adds
6. 6 拼 A Splendid Marriage 拼婚艳艳 Mad Cultivator, Half a Fate疯修半缘Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted Original title: Matchmaking for a Perfect Pair [Flash marriage + marriage first, love later + age gap + height gap + sweet everyday romance + both virgins] On the day they were supposed to register their marriage, her fiancé suddenly called it off. “You’re old-fashioned, boring, short…” Xie Fan never expected that, aside from her looks, brains, and considerable fortune, she had nothing going for her. She called off the wedding, and ended their relationship and business partnership too. Her ex-fi 4.8kReads8.6Score49114d adds
7. 7 闪 Married at First Sight! The Beijing Tycoon Turns Out to Be a Dad-Type Husband! 闪婚！京圈大佬竟是爹系老公！ Jiang Meishi姜莓柿Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted [Two powerful heirs from elite families + marriage first, love later + perfectly matched] A restrained, composed family patriarch x an assertive, career-focused CEO Born into a family that favored sons over daughters, Jian Tang crushed a crowd of illegitimate sons and fought her way to the top to become the heir. She had no interest in romance and cared only about her career. To secure her position, Jian Tang decided to find a partner of equal standing and tie their interests together. Zhou Huai 18.4kReads9.1Score1.9k14d adds
8. 8 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 20.4kReads9.4Score2.6k14d adds
9. 9 商 Mr. Shang, Take It Easy on Our Wedding Night! 商先生，新婚请节制！ Jie Jie芥婕Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted (Marriage first, love later + A gentle, slow-burn sweet romance) (Signed for publication) At twenty-seven, Wen Xi accidentally learns that she isn’t her parents’ biological daughter. Overnight, she has new parents, and even her fiancé changes. Her new fiancé, Shang Chen, is renowned in Beijing for being stern, cold, and taciturn. Everyone holds him in awe. People in their social circle all say that this newlywed couple, brought together halfway through life, probably won’t amount to much and won 67.2kReads9.1Score6.8k14d adds
10. 10 新 Newlyweds, Growing Closer 新婚渐浓 Dan Jian丹笺Modern Romance268k WordsCompleted Marriage before love / Adult romance / A slow, steady relationship / Sweet romance Cool, rational neurosurgeon vs. attentive, service-oriented head of a corporate group The marriage between Shen Mingyue and Bo Yi began with a drunken joke between their grandfathers. Out of gratitude for an old kindness, Shen Mingyue agreed to marry him to help her family out of a difficult situation. On the first day of their marriage, she was called back to the hospital for an emergency surgery and didn’t come 32.4kReads8.9Score3.4k14d adds
11. 11 京 A Whirlwind Wedding in Beijing 京婚靡靡 Ye Xiaofu叶晓芙Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted [A Scion Who Left Politics for Business] [A Gentle and Serene Beauty of a Department Chief] [Military and Political Family Background] [Marriage Before Love] [A Husband's Long Road to Redemption] [Humorous and Funny] Original Title: A Marriage in the Capital, Wild and Unrestrained Test Title: Endless Nights in the Capital An arranged marriage began a union with no talk of love. Xu Nanjing had in-laws everyone envied. Her father-in-law and mother-in-law held high positions and treated her li 14kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds
12. 12 地 A Marriage That Lasts Forever 地久婚长 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / slow-burn, sweet romance Fu Qingshao's only condition for agreeing to an arranged marriage is that he wants no emotional entanglements with his future wife. In short, he hopes she won't love him, and that they can treat each other with mutual respect. Meng Yu, the youngest daughter of the Meng family, fits his ideal perfectly. She has just broken up with her ex-boyfriend, and there's still a tear stain at the corner of her eye when she's forced to go on a blind date. 147.7kReads9.3Score18.2k14d adds

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    Beautiful arranged marriages where love blossoms and the families are well-matched.

13. 13 朝 Clear as the Morning Mist 朝雾至清 Lu Xingyu鹿星鱼Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted A marriage first, love later + older man + slow-burn romance + a cold-faced, doting male lead A hugely ambitious superstar × a powerful man whose influence runs deep and quiet [At first, he is only physically attracted to her] - A marriage contract binds Lin Chaowu and Zhou Zhiqing together. He is the cold, inscrutable head of the powerful Zhou family. At first, he is only physically attracted to her; he does not love her, but he spoils her to an extraordinary degree. She is a top-tier star, 3.7kReads6.8Score35414d adds

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms without unrequited affection; not in love, but doting on.

14. 14 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 37.7kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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    The most devoted and refined male and female leads, their love story is incredibly moving. The career storyline is exciting and thrilling. Not suitable for casual readers; once you get hooked, you'll likely find yourself with very discerning tastes. There are no easy substitutes; compared to typical light novels, this is one of the few truly satisfying reads I've encountered this year.

15. 15 宋 President Song, Your Wife Wants a Divorce Again and Again 宋总，太太又又又要离婚了 Watermelon Rock西瓜岩Modern Romance269k WordsCompleted The rating was just posted, so it'll go up~ [Gloomy, aloof CEO VS spoiled, beautiful heiress] [Marriage first, love later + powerful-family alliance + falling in love over time] … Shangguan Zhi and Song Yan had never gotten along since childhood. Their families went and arranged a marriage between them anyway. … Two months after the wedding, Shangguan Zhi decided Song Yan wasn't so bad after all. His only flaw was that he had no romantic sense. One: One day, Shangguan Zhi went to find Song Y 441Reads6.8Score11114d adds

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    I highly recommend the first book; I really enjoyed it. Don't let the low rating fool you, the second book is also fantastic. It features a prodigal son's redemption story, but the male lead is still virgin. The third book also involves an arranged marriage, with some ups and downs. Overall, it's quite good.

16. 16 独 Your Tattoo, Mine Alone 独占你的刺青 Nong Ying侬影Modern Romance360k WordsCompleted Scheming black swan × rowdy rich playboy (married first, love later / a playboy turns over a new leaf / two wealthy families / adversaries in love / a tragic romance) “You have your cinnabar mole, and I have my white moonlight.” 1. Song Yan used a few tricks to get Jiang Mingzhou to marry her. The second son of the Jiang family was a shameless troublemaker, and in truth he was even worse than she'd imagined. On their wedding day, he went everywhere with his cinnabar-mole first love. That night, 932Reads8.7Score4014d adds
17. 17 春 Spring Rain Falls at Night 春雨侵夜 Qiao Wan乔弯Modern Romance641k WordsCompleted Jiang Wanning caught the eye of Jiangcheng’s most distinguished man and got her wish: she became his fiancée. The two looked perfect together, but in reality, theirs was nothing more than a transaction between people who felt nothing for each other. She needed his resources to save her family, while he coveted her beauty and figure. So she let his childhood sweetheart walk all over her. She gritted her teeth and put up with it. After all, she would leave sooner or later. Every day, Jiang Wanning 476Reads7.3Score11514d adds
18. 18 联 My Arranged Marriage Wife Is So Sweet, the Capital's Big Shot Can't Hold Back 联姻老婆好甜，京圈大佬节制不住 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / A sweet, slow-burn romance / Older man / Both are each other’s one and only A cool, distant beauty x a steady, calculating, fatherly type At twenty-two, Jian Xi accidentally discovered that she was the biological daughter of a wealthy business tycoon. She gained a pair of rich parents, and a husband through an arranged marriage. Her husband was Zhou Boting, the current head of the Zhou family. Rumor had it that he was disciplined and reserved, and at twenty-six had n 20.5kReads6.7Score1.6k14d adds

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    A marriage between strangers who did not know each other at all before the wedding.

19. 19 联 Our Marriage Alliance Expired, and After the Divorce, the Abstinent Tycoon Kissed Me to Tears 联姻到期离婚，被禁欲大佬亲哭了 Xiong Chuang熊创Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / Slow-burn sweet romance / Older man / Secret marriage Clearheaded, delicate beauty x Abstinent, scheming powerhouse from Beijing’s elite The Fu and Wen families arrange a marriage, and Wen Zhi, newly acknowledged by the Wen family, marries Fu Yanxiu. He’s the current head of one of Beijing’s top families, tall and long-legged, with a stunning face. Unfortunately, he’s disciplined and proper, and keeps women at a distance. Before they register their marriage, he hands 14.1kReads6.9Score87114d adds
20. 20 婚 Marriage at First Sight 婚既钟情 Irritable Little Red暴躁小红Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted Original title: A Marriage Sealed by Love (Autumn Brings Joy) [Marriage First, Love Later + Devoted Couple + Slow-Build Romance + Older Man | Good Girl × Irreverent Man] The Zhou and Lin families arrange a marriage, but the older sister would rather die than go through with it. Her younger sister, who grew up in Hangzhou, is brought to Jingbei City for a blind date with a man she's never met. Before Lin Xuqiu arrives, she makes inquiries and learns that Zhou Wangjin is unruly, hard to tame, and 24.9kReads9.1Score3.4k14d adds
21. 21 新 A Perfect Match on Our Wedding Night 新婚上上签 March North三月北Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted [Mutual First Love / Happy Ending / The Powerful One Bows His Head] Marriage Before Love / Marriage Between Wealthy Families / Age Gap Young CEO with a fatherly streak vs. lively, clear-eyed heiress Talent agency CEO vs. beautiful screenwriter Everyone in Jingnan knew the Jing and Xu families had arranged a betrothal when their children were born. But which of the Jing family’s twin daughters would fulfill the engagement? Only Jing Yuan knew that her sole purpose in life was to marry the number 168Reads—Score11514d adds

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    There was no unrequited love, no plan. It was an arranged marriage that blossomed into love; they only gradually got to know each other after marriage.

22. 22 移 Changing Nests [Original Novel of the Short Drama Starring Liu Xiaoxu and Wang Gege!!!] 移巢【刘萧旭×王格格主演短剧 同名原著小说！！！】 Sissi, Whose Conscience Is Clear衾影无惭的SissiModern Romance236k WordsCompleted [Starring Liu Xiaoxu and Wang Gege in the short drama of the same name, based on this original novel!!!] [Yi Linxun: a brooding, restrained, devoted husband and loyal wolfdog who regrets his choices | Chao Ning: a sharp, clear-eyed beauty who knows how to play her cards] [Modern romance + premium novel + urban life + marriage before love + mature romance + the regretful ex’s arduous pursuit] Chao Ning is beautiful, talented, and curvy. She’s a bona fide rich beauty, but she’s neither arrogant n 6kReads9.5Score62414d adds

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    I really enjoyed the two more realistic books. The authors' ideas resonated with me. The second book featured two main characters; one couple had an arranged marriage that blossomed into love, and both were realistically and consciously portrayed. The protagonists didn't fall for each other mindlessly, like they were just completing a task.

23. 23 宜 A Good Match for Marriage 宜嫁宜娶 Wawa Is Not a Cabbage Heart娃娃不是菜心Modern Romance645k WordsCompleted Welcome, drama fans! Two storylines: [son of a bureau chief x daughter of a deputy director] & [high-ranking official’s family x heiress] Ji Yunjia found Song Jiming holding her camisole, looking puzzled. “How is this so padded when you haven’t even put it on?” His gaze drifted to her chest. It wasn’t big, but it didn’t look small either. He chuckled. “Ms. Ji, you’ve got quite a lot of padding there.” Ji Yunjia’s face burned. She hurriedly snatched it from him. “What do you know?” She was wearin 22kReads9.0Score1.8k14d adds
24. 24 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 1.7kReads8.0Score16014d adds

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, no unrequited love, no secret crushes, set in a wealthy family.

25. 25 错 After Accidentally Marrying a Tyrant CEO, My Combat Prowess Soars 错嫁霸总后，我武力值爆表了 Fengfeng Big Prawn丰丰大头虾Modern Romance385k WordsCompleted Su Qianyao, 26, heiress to the Su family, heir to a martial arts school, and a designer who studied overseas. A marriage alliance leads her to accidentally walk down the aisle in the wrong wedding dress and marry into the Fu family. Fu Sicheng, 29, a cold-faced domineering CEO, a lovesick dad, forced into marriage. They’re at each other’s throats from the start. Their post-marriage agreement hides a catch, but she tears it up and makes him eat his words. When his sister provokes her, Su Qianyao 56Reads—Score214d adds
26. 26 婚 Spoiled After Marriage 婚后侍宠 Tu Su兔苏Modern Romance541k WordsCompleted Miss Sunflower and Her Qipao Gentleman The heroine has an avoidant attachment style + the older hero guides her / both are pure in body and mind, with overwhelming possessiveness Beautiful, bold, resilient, and seemingly well-behaved university professor x proud, sharp-tongued, scheming, aloof beauty [Flash Marriage and Exclusive Devotion + Clear-Headed Strong Female Lead + Marriage Before Love + Two Strong Leads + Age Gap + Slow-Burn Romance + Adorabl 3.1kReads8.5Score15514d adds

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    Arranged marriage, love blossoms after marriage, no unrequited love, no idealized love, no saintly figures, both are strong.

27. 27 明 A Proper, Matchmade Marriage 明媒，正娶 Jinxi Zhiyan Xue锦汐之颜雪Modern Romance286k WordsOngoing After being hurt in love, Xu Zhikuan becomes wary of romance and lays down three rules for marriage: three things his partner must never do. Wen Ying grew up under constant criticism. Awkward when it comes to love, she pours all her feelings into her novels instead, presenting herself as meek and gentle. Two people who don't believe in love meet. As their lives begin to collide, they keep their distance on purpose, cautiously test the waters, and inch closer, little by little. They want to treat 193Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a story of arranged marriage that begins with a blind date, leading to an engagement and wedding. The male protagonist, wounded by past relationships, meets the female protagonist, who has experienced a harsh upbringing. He's suspicious of love, while the reserved female protagonist doesn't believe love will ever fall for her. They cautiously test the waters, gradually drawing closer. It's a sweet and heartwarming story with a slow-burning, enduring charm.

28. 28 婚 After Marriage, President Lu Fell for Me 婚后，陆总他沦陷了 Candy Without Vinegar糖果不加醋Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love × First Love × Heiress × Domineering CEO] Lu Hanzhou is known throughout the business world as a cold-faced king of hell. He’s never short of female companions, yet no one has ever gotten close to his heart. Then a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Su Xiaoqing, now living abroad, appears and stirs up a subtle ripple in his life. Summoned back to China by her family, Su Wanqing returns to his world with her sharp tongue and keen mind. She’s the daughter of a family f 684Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Arranged Marriage, Love at First Sight × A Cinnabar Mole × A Heiress × A Domineering CEO] Lu Hanzhou, a cold-faced tycoon in the business world, is never short of female companions, yet no one can ever truly touch his heart. Until a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Su Xiaoqing, who lives abroad, appears, stirring subtle ripples in his heart. Su Xiaoqing, the heiress of the Su family, has been urgently summoned back to the country by relatives and friends, bringing with her sharp tongue and shrewdness as she re-enters his world. She is the daughter of a family friend with whom he has been at odds since childhood, and also his inescapable betrothal. Under the will of their families, this pair of sworn enemies, who argue every time they meet, are forced into marriage. On their wedding night, Lu Hanzhou sneers, "Don't even think about interfering in my affairs." Su Xiaoqing retorts, "Who cares about picking up someone else's trash?" However, in the clashes of their daily interactions, and in the open and covert battles of the business world, Lu Hanzhou gradually discovers—those years of lingering among women were merely a search for that radiant figure from his memories. When the controversy surrounding the stand-in subsided, he realized with a start that the unforgettable mark in his heart had always belonged to his childhood sweetheart, who had always been his adversary. "I've been searching for your shadow for so many years," he said, pinning her against the wall, his voice hoarse, "but it turns out the real you has always been waiting for me to turn back."

29. 29 墨 Inkbound to the Dust of the Capital 墨赴京尘 Bamboo Shade and Butterfly Robes竹幽蝶衣Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted #Marriage Before Love #Secretly Planned for Years #Powerful Capital Elite #Mutual Devotion #Power Couple #Sweet Romance Everyone in the capital’s elite circles said the Zhao family’s cold-blooded King of Hell had been forced into an arranged marriage with a gentle beauty from Jiangnan. But no one knew Before their engagement, he had anonymously funded the restoration of an ancient painting for her. After their engagement, he signed an agreement to “treat each other with courtesy,” yet that very 4kReads6.9Score33914d adds

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    I recommend this book. The male lead is from a prominent Beijing social circle, and the female lead comes from a wealthy family in Jiangnan. The male lead is steady and the female lead is courageous. The author's writing style is good; you might want to check it out.

30. 30 豪 My Fake-Rich Husband Is the Top Supporter in My Livestream 豪门塑料老公在我直播间当榜一 Hot Little Bean热力小豆Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted [Marriage before love, one-on-one, both leads inexperienced in love, livestreaming] Zhong Yi transmigrated into a book, becoming a vicious supporting female character who was already married but still coveted the male lead and dreamed of stepping on the heroine to climb to the top. Though her role wasn't exactly challenging, Zhong Yi was quite happy with her character setup. She just had to complete her mindless villain tasks and collect a huge divorce settlement. But on the eve of starting the 994Reads9.0Score11814d adds

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    The male lead fell in love first but was too shy to confess. He only admitted to the female lead, after she pressed him, that she was a transmigrator from a book.

31. 31 新 A Fiery Newlywed Life: Cold in Public, Kissing Passionately in Private 新婚炽烈：人前不爱，人后猛猛亲 Liu Yijiu六一九Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Flash Marriage] [Marriage Before Love] [Sweet Romance, Both Inexperienced] [Seven-Year Age Gap] Shen Yuntang grew up in an orphanage. Then, out of nowhere, she hit the jackpot and became the only heir to the wealthy Shen family. When her family arranged a marriage alliance, she went straight to the head of the Pei family and volunteered herself. Pei Huaizhou had only one unusual requirement for his future wife: she mustn't fall in love with him. Shen Yuntang figured that when you were out in th 3.6kReads8.0Score39414d adds

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    Arranged marriages that blossom into love

32. 32 穿 After Becoming the Villainess, I Set My Sights on the Big Shot 穿成恶毒女配后，缠上大佬的高枝 I'm the Pen Nib我是笔芯儿Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + devoted couple + sweet romance] A fussy little schemer who only wants to survive × a cold-faced, abstinent, and calculating big shot Song Mo transmigrates into a sweet romance novel as the vicious supporting actress. She is the real daughter who was lost as a child. In her previous life, she was stupid enough to get herself killed. She lost her life fighting the fake heiress for affection. Now she has only one principle: stay away from the male lead, cherish her life, 538Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Come quick!!!

33. 33 郁 Yu Heng's Marriage 郁蘅的婚事 User36343069用户36343069Modern Romance438k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later | Marriage of convenience | Healing, slow-burn romance This was a marriage of convenience, with each side getting what they wanted. She was the gentle, obedient only daughter of a high-ranking family, with an unrequited first love hidden in her heart. He was a wealthy African gold mine owner, cold and restrained, who had returned solely for the sake of his family. On their wedding night, she cried over her ex, while he tactfully slept in the spare bedroom. She thought 2.1kReads8.1Score17414d adds

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    These three books have incredibly similar plots. For example, the male protagonist's parents are all identical, both having a domineering mother, and there are many other similar storylines.

34. 34 你 You Watch Her Perform, I’ll Announce Our Divorce 你看她表演，我公告离婚 Little Sister Won't Listen妹妹不听话Modern Romance453k WordsCompleted Tomatoes are the most satisfying! The hero and second male lead get divorced The male lead watches the green tea put on a show, while the heroine goes straight to the newspapers and announces their divorce! A powerful financial magnate * a young lady whose family has fallen on hard times Married first, love later * both leads are sexually inexperienced Every male character in the story is a virgin, whether he's the second or third male lead... Xu Qing'an married Shen Yuanyuan simply because he t 11.5kReads7.1Score34414d adds

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    Tomato is the most satisfying! The most cathartic! A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love and a story of a man chasing after his wife! The male lead and supporting male character are divorced! The female lead doesn't waste words; a divorce announcement keeps her trending for three days! The opening chapter is agonizing for the female lead. The male lead hasn't touched her for a year after their marriage, then turns off his phone to watch a scheming woman's performance. The female lead is in a car accident, immediately announces their divorce, and then disappears. The male lead is heartbroken, experiencing a agonizing, desperate chase after his wife.

35. 35 新 After Our Wedding, My Husband's Tender Side Is Impossible to Hide! 新婚后，我家先生的温柔藏不住！ Soft Tangerine Candy软橘糖Modern Romance400k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + healing, sweet romance + love that deepens over time] A gentle, resilient ray of sunshine x a brooding, taciturn tycoon A simple agreement led Wen Qian to marry Xi Jingsi. Everyone in the city knew the head of the Xi family was gloomy and withdrawn, and barely spoke. Everyone waited to see her end up on the receiving end of the silent treatment. But Wen Qian thought healing a tycoon was no different from tending flowers: Water them on schedule, give them plenty of s 6kReads8.2Score68114d adds

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    Arranged marriage that blossoms into love, a slow and steady relationship; the male lead is wheelchair-bound due to injury, and the female lead suffers from prosopagnosia (face blindness); a heartwarming and sweet romance.

36. 36 掰 Turning My Fake-Marriage Husband Straight 掰直形婚老公 Yan Jingzhen盐景珍Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted A law-focused, trope-subverting story A sweet, scatterbrained divorce lawyer versus a shrewd, restrained business tycoon Both leads are each other’s first and only; no idealized first love, no ex-boyfriends Marriage first, love later / grounded realism / simmering tension / falling in love with clear eyes No age gap; they’re the same age Wang Mengting: a name that clearly doesn’t belong to the heroine of a romance novel. A walking machine for snarky commentary. Twenty-eight by East Asian reckoni 801Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Purely for marriage alliance

37. 37 联 It's Just a Marriage Alliance, President Xiao, Are You Serious? 联姻而已，肖总你玩真的？ Lan Lu兰鹭Modern Romance276k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads + mutual flirting + marriage before love + bickering couple + sweet romance] To avoid an arranged marriage, Meng Qingyin let loose abroad, constantly changing boyfriends. Who could have guessed her family would “go bankrupt,” trick her into returning home, and promptly marry her off to her nemesis, Xiao Beiqi? On their first night together, he pins her against the door, holds up photos of her romantic history, and sneers, “You sure get around, don't you?” Meng Qingyin fires bac 557Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is so beautiful! The mutual love is just too sweet.

38. 38 我 I'm Straight, Honey, Believe Me 我是直的，老婆你信我 Cat Cat Rong猫猫荣Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted A laid-back heroine versus an arrogant, domineering hero. (Corporate romance + well-matched families + marriage before love + face-slapping + both devoted to each other + husband pursues his wife after a breakup + secret marriage + happy ending) The Zhuo family needs to establish itself in Qingcheng. Since the Gu and Zhuo parents know each other, they hit it off and arrange a marriage between their families. The couple meet for the first time at the civil affairs bureau. Right after getting thei 35Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Strangers' marriage

39. 39 港 A Timely Rain in Hong Kong 港遇及时雨 Glutinous Rice Cake糯米白年糕Modern Romance313k WordsCompleted Age gap + married-life slice of life + the hero falls first Liang Yuyin and Zhao Shunian’s marriage is purely a business arrangement, as everyone in Hong Kong’s wealthy circles knows. The illegitimate daughter of the Liang family, Yuyin is brought back by her biological father one day and made to take her half-sister’s place in an arranged marriage. She becomes the wife of Zhao Shunian, heir to the Zhao family. Everyone says she’s a sparrow that’s flown up a branch and become a phoenix. Yuyin t 21.3kReads9.3Score2k14d adds
40. 40 陆 The Lu Family's Castoff Daughter Turns Around and Marries an Abstinent Tycoon 陆家弃女，转身嫁禁欲大佬 Pomelo Paper, Lemon Fragrance柚笺柠香Modern Romance514k WordsOngoing [Scheming, Chaste Powerhouse vs. Sweet, Down-on-Her-Luck Heiress] [Ten-Year Age Gap + Aloof Older Man Finally Bows His Head + Marriage Before Love + Wealthy Family Intrigue + Guiding Lover + Fated Romance] Betrayed by her family and stripped of her inheritance, how will she turn the tables and win over the cold-hearted tycoon along the way? On the day Lu Xiran “died” in Switzerland, the whole internet sympathized with her father’s grief over losing his daughter. No one knew she had followed a my 42Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    Marriage of convenience that blossoms into love – and the couple is incredibly doting!

41. 41 顶 I Can't Resist: The Aloof Movie Star Flirts and Spoils Me Shamelessly 顶不住，高冷影帝撩人放肆宠 No Immunity to Handsome Men对帅哥无免疫Modern Romance415k WordsCompleted [Marriage Before Love + One-on-One, Mutual Devotion + Age Gap + Sweet Romance + Livestreaming Variety Show] [Cheerful Little Ray of Sunshine & Aloof, Reserved, Eccentric Movie Star] Su Xiaotang was hit by a car while saving someone and transmigrated into another body. Before she could recover from the excruciating pain, a lawyer forced her to sign an “unfair” marriage contract. No fooling around, no causing trouble, no expecting a normal married life or a real relationship, and stick to the agre 278Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    Sweet and fluffy romance novel with no angst, arranged marriage.

42. 42 假 The Fake Heiress: The Beloved Little Wife of a Powerful Family 假千金，豪门大佬的团宠小娇妻 No Immunity to Handsome Men对帅哥无免疫Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + one-on-one romance, both leads are each other’s first + devoted husband + age gap] [Optimistic flower shop owner & scheming tycoon] After a shipwreck leaves Luo Xining with amnesia, the Shu family mistakes her for their daughter, Shu Yan, and raises her as their own. She marries Fu Lingyun, head of the Fu family, the richest family in Anping. For over a year, while she has amnesia, he cherishes her like a precious treasure. Then, during a fashion show, she is pushed 25Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 43 自 After Volunteering for a Political Marriage, the Fake Heiress Is Doted on by a Powerful Tycoon 自愿联姻后假千金被豪门大佬娇宠 No Immunity to Handsome Men对帅哥无免疫Modern Romance568k WordsCompleted They marry first and fall in love later, a sweet, devoted 1v1 romance with both leads each other's first and only. Fu Linchen, a business tycoon, is refined, ruthless, decisive, and indifferent to women. That's how outsiders see him. Then one day, the media breaks the news that he's married through an arranged alliance. Everyone wonders who he married. That night, he rests the girl's foot on his leg and carefully trims her nails. When he's done, he kisses it reverently. Blushing, the girl pulls 159Reads8.0Score—14d adds
44. 44 穿 Transmigrated Into a Book as the Vicious Female Lead, but the Villain Is Up to No Good 穿书成恶毒女配，反派他图谋不轨 The Boat Sails South, Then Stops舟行南止Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted [Obsessive, sweet romance + devoted one-on-one couple + wealthy families + face-slapping and putting scumbags in their place] [Softhearted, considerate optimist × villainous big shot, polite and refined on the surface, dark and scheming underneath] After working overtime for three days straight, young Bai Momo died of a heart attack at her desk. After death, she woke up in the body of the villainess in a ridiculous love-triangle novel that her colleague next door had been reading. After spending 58Reads—Score614d adds
45. 45 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.5kReads8.9Score77514d adds

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    This is a shot in the arm for those tired of formulaic stories! The writing, plot, characters, and romance are all top-notch.

46. 46 闪 Three Days After Our Whirlwind Wedding, My Husband Woke Up Beneath a Collapsing Wall! 闪婚三天后，老公在危墙下醒了！ Xin Zimeng辛梓萌Modern Romance355k WordsCompleted “Marriage first, love later,” “contract marriage,” “second chance at love,” “reunion after years apart,” “past and present lives,” “power couple.” To fulfill her elders' final wish, Su Aiqing agrees to Lu Chenzhou's proposal of a whirlwind marriage. “You help me fend off pressure to get married, and I'll help you renovate the Lu family mansion. After we marry, we each get what we need.” The contract marriage begins as a transaction, but their time together in the century-old mansion quietly chan 34Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Arranged marriage, love at first sight, whirlwind marriage

47. 47 黎 The Empress Dowager's Hidden Marriage Pact 黎后的隐藏婚约 Nian Jiyu年姬语Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted [Showbiz + powerful CEO + devoted only to each other + secret identities + love after marriage + returns with child] She has forgotten how to love him. With red-rimmed eyes, Jian begs her to start over. Award-winning actress Shen and rising star Jian Muchuan are married under a contract. She thought they would spend the rest of their lives just keeping up appearances for their parents. But after they married, Jian Muchuan cooked for her, looked after her mother while she was busy filming, washed 78Reads—Score—14d adds

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    They fell in love after marriage, but still bickered constantly. Eventually, the husband fell for her first.

48. 48 半 A Half-Ripe Temptation 半熟招惹 Sticky Ash粘粘灰Modern Romance254k WordsOngoing [Marriage First, Love Later + A Jealous Hero Who Doesn't Realize He's Jealous] After spending years abroad, Shen Xihe returned and stole the fiancé her father had chosen for his illegitimate daughter. When they met at a teahouse, she made the first move: “Mr. Jiang, is there someone you like?” The man across from her froze for a moment, then shook his head. “Since there isn't, what do you think of me, Mr. Jiang?” Jiang Xu had always thought Shen Xihe was a woman of action, whether it came to get 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, a contract marriage

49. 49 我 I Woke Up My Husband from His Vegetative State 我让植物人老公苏醒 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance286k WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + age gap + groveling pursuit + sweet romance + powerful man lowering his head] Su Tong is the Su family’s adopted daughter. Clever from a young age, she excelled in school and graduated from Harvard, becoming an outstanding neurosurgeon. The Su family’s biological daughter, Su Shishi, refuses to honor the betrothal arranged for her when she was young and marry Huo Yunzhou, a business magnate from Haicheng who has been in a vegetative state since a car accident. So her adop 2.1kReads8.0Score15014d adds

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    These books are pretty good. The male and female protagonists marry first and then fall in love. The domineering CEO becomes a doting husband. The beginning is a bit angsty, but the end is sweet.

50. 50 植 The Comatose Tycoon Falls in Love with Me 植物人大佬，爱上我 Loves Bauhinia Flowers爱紫荆花Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted to one another + sweet romance] An Ran is a highly skilled neurosurgeon who should have been making a name for herself saving lives. Instead, her greedy stepmother and father force her into the dark depths of fate. Tempted by money, they push her into what seems like an endless, loveless marriage, marrying her off to Mu Tingchen, a legendary business tycoon left in a vegetative state after a car accident. Once, Mu Tingchen ruled the business world with an ir 1.1kReads6.4Score—14d adds

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    These books are pretty good. The male and female protagonists marry first and then fall in love. The billionaire CEO becomes a doting husband. The beginning is a bit angsty, but the end is sweet.

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