Romance: Sweet, Lovey-Dovey Little Treats ［言情］一些腻腻歪歪小甜饼

1. 1 皇 The Emperor's Sister Is My Wife 皇姐为夫 Cheng Shiqi程十七Romance354k WordsCompleted As the daughter of an emperor and a discarded concubine confined to the cold palace, A Fu has no choice but to do everything she can to curry favor with the calamity-bringing consort and her daughter in order to survive. Most of all, she has to win over the consort's daughter, her adopted elder sister. Though her status is awkward, she's aloof and prickly, and extremely difficult to get along with. A Fu puts in a great deal of effort and finally wins over this untouchable beauty. After the co 8kFavorites9.9kClicks/ch2.7kGifts

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   It's really good! [Pity][pity] The characters are well-developed, their emotions flow smoothly, and the setting is novel. Each character has their own behavioral logic. Although it's a sweet romance, the female lead seriously considers whether they can stay together after the male lead becomes emperor. The male and female leads also have their own opinions, and each chapter explains it clearly. It's a classic tale of an emperor and empress who are devoted to each other. I personally liked the early part, where the female lead seeks protection for herself and those around her to have a better life. The psychological descriptions are really well done. There's also the resentment and resentment of being sent to marry the second prince when she comes of age, and her all-out struggle and rescue. The growth of the male and female leads progresses together. The writing style is a bit simplistic, but the scene transitions and character development are quite good. The spoiled and arrogant princess in the early part retains her pride even after her mother, father, brother, and kingdom are destroyed, refusing to marry a subject as her father jokingly suggested. In summary, the male and female leads are both virgins, there are no melodramatic plots, the pacing is tight, the supporting characters are well-developed, and the writing is smooth. Combining cross-dressing, revenge, growth, and sweetness, it's a rare gem of a novel. Highly recommended!

2. 2 外 Alien Species Taming Manual (Non-Human) 外星异种驯化手册[人外] Dull Scholar钝书生Romance199k WordsCompleted Inhuman monster with no conscience X timid coward 1. Cheng Molly is what her parents call a “leftover woman.” She’s introverted, unremarkable, and works as a clerk at a small company. At twenty-nine, pressured by her family, she married her current husband in a whirlwind wedding. To be honest, her husband is handsome and generous with money. For an ordinary woman like her, it’s a pretty good deal. But Molly feels something about her husband has changed since they got married. His movements are 242.9kFavorites238.4kClicks/ch198.9kGifts

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   In four words, it's breathtakingly delicious!! It's simply divine. Just read the synopsis for details; it's still being serialized. It's incredibly delicious, and the writing is exceptionally good. This author's other books are also breathtakingly delicious and deeply moving.

3. 3 嫁 Lying Flat After Marrying the Deposed Crown Prince 嫁给废太子后躺平了 Long-Bright Night长明夜Romance336k WordsCompleted Jiang Yu had the misfortune of transmigrating into the heroine of a melodramatic tragedy novel. The male lead, the Third Prince, fell in love with her at first sight and pursued her relentlessly. She was clearly about to be trapped forever on the road to being tormented. She turned and ran, marrying Fu Yuan, the disgraced Crown Prince under house arrest. The Crown Prince had been stripped of his title, power, and influence, and no one had any faith in this marriage. Even Fu Yuan himself did not 23.8kFavorites21.8kClicks/ch17.6kGifts

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   Both the male and female leads are well-developed and have great personalities. The male lead initially focuses on eating and accumulating gold coins, while the female lead is beautiful, radiant, and a bit of a couch potato. The male lead is a reserved but secretly passionate type who treats the female lead very well; even with misunderstandings, he wouldn't do anything to harm her. After their first sexual encounter, he becomes incredibly clingy, a seemingly cold but persistent man who relentlessly pursues her, occasionally throwing out corny jokes and flirtatious remarks—very sweet! [Starry-eyed]

4. 4 大 The Junior Assistant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review's Daily Life 大理寺少卿饲养日常 Lotus Seed Boat莲子舟Romance919k WordsCompleted [The novel After Carelessly Taking and Then Abandoning the Coolheaded Chief Councillor is currently serializing] Sweet romance and everyday life | Food and mystery-solving Shen Fenghe was born in the countryside, but the family of an assistant director of the Imperial Library found her and brought her home. She was then sent to marry Lu Jin, a Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, in place of someone else. Lu Jin was a gentleman of exquisite grace, renowned throughout Chang’an and top 53.5kFavorites50.6kClicks/ch23.6kGifts

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   Currently being serialized, the premise of 1v2 souls and 1v1 body is excellent. The male protagonist, with two distinct personalities, falls in love with the female lead and has been plotting it for a long time. However, he respects her and prioritizes her feelings, ensuring she is happy every day. The process of the two personalities arguing over who she loves more and who spends more time with her is truly hilarious.

5. 5 魅 A Succubus Heroine’s Survival Guide 魅魔女主求生指南 Long-Bright Night长明夜Romance481k WordsCompleted Hua Deng transmigrates into a cultivation novel full of explicit content. As the heroine, she is born with a constitution that makes her a natural cultivation vessel: a rare Dual Cultivation Saint Physique, seen only once in a thousand years. From the first chapter to the three-thousandth, she attracts powerful men from every walk of life, and is either imprisoned or used to make pills. The day she gets her hands on the plot, Hua Deng turns and runs. To stay alive, she seeks out Shen Zhou, the 167.7kFavorites172.7kClicks/ch85.5kGifts

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   Overall, it's not bad. The female lead has a great personality, and the male lead is the strongest. The plot and character design are actually just average. The female lead is lively, bright, and a bit of a slacker, while the male lead is aloof, secretly passionate, and prone to jealousy. What I found most enjoyable was the fast-paced romance, haha. The writing is also good, and the premise is interesting. It's a pity we didn't meet again.

6. 6 被 After Being Raised by the Male Lead of a Horror World 被怪谈男主养大后 Swallowing Fish吞鱼Romance195k WordsCompleted The big-eared monster made a strange noise at Little Beagle. “Mummy, tell me the story about how you found me again!” The swamp monster mother: “…” How was he supposed to tell the child that, until she grew up, he’d wanted to slap her to death? * Jiang Xiaoya transmigrated into a world of strange tales. She had to fight tooth and nail to survive! The good news: A kind stranger found her and took her in. The bad news: She’d become a baby! The even worse news: Her kind rescuer was the bigg 57.6kFavorites54.6kClicks/ch55.3kGifts

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   It's truly a heartwarming and gentle story, a soothing read for those whose hearts have been overwhelmed by melodramatic plots. The overall fairytale-like feel makes it perfect for bedtime stories. The initial relationship between the male and female leads is purely familial, but the male lead's transformation is marked by constant self-reflection. The story features a tomboyish female lead and a devoted, stay-at-home dad-like male lead. The writing is excellent, the narrative flowing smoothly and coherently. If you're not interested in the romance, you can simply stop reading once the female lead reaches adulthood. A highly recommended read that you shouldn't miss.

7. 7 汴 The Little Noodle Shop in Bianjing 汴京小面馆 Pine Snow Pastry松雪酥Romance729k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication. Follow @Haochide Songxuesu for publication updates.] Shen Miao transmigrated into the role of a discarded wife, cast out by her cruel mother-in-law. Her birth parents had died early, leaving behind only a burned-down, bankrupt noodle shop. And two younger siblings who had nearly starved to death. Everyone said she had a miserable life. Her ex-husband's family was eager to watch her make a fool of herself. But Shen Miao, whose grandparents, parents, and children had all b 186.4kFavorites236.1kClicks/ch335.7kGifts

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   A perfect score! So heartwarming! No clichéd villains getting their comeuppance; every character is fleshed out and endearing. There are no overused trope of a noble junior being placed before the female lead. All the highlights revolve around her; she built the Shen family's grand restaurant step by step through her own hard work! A truly excellent farming and food-themed novel, without any power struggles. Everyone has their own reasons for loving and their own beliefs. The male lead isn't the typical arrogant, disdainful, or greasy prince/general who forces the female lead into marriage. He has sound values ​​and respects the women in the story. If he didn't save his fiancée/cousin at the beginning and then criticized and insulted her, I would definitely give him a piece of my mind. Both the male and female leads are wonderfully portrayed by the author, which is very rare. Some readers have mentioned that certain plot points are often padded to the next chapter or left ambiguous, but I actually quite like that; it allows for contextual understanding.

8. 8 在 Opening a Snack Shop at the Imperial College 在国子监开小卖部 Pine Snow Pastry松雪酥Romance494k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now on sale and available on all platforms. Thank you for your support!] Yao Qizhao, Libationer of the Imperial College, was a man of impeccable character, upright and honest throughout his life, never making a single mistake. Then one day, he suddenly broke off his granddaughter's engagement in the street and beat up a court official. His reputation was ruined, and his health rapidly declined. He lived frugally all his life. His family assets amounted to just over twenty 155kFavorites187.4kClicks/ch167.4kGifts

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   It's super sweet! It's a mature, older man-led romance where the older man guides the younger woman through life. He's incredibly capable, teaching her how to handle situations and is patient even after she realizes her own feelings, letting her decide how to treat him and understand her own emotions. It's so cute! Both the male and female leads have tragic pasts, but they both overcome their hardships and find happiness through mutual redemption. The neighborhood and students are also adorable. The story is a continuation of the noodle shop saga, set in the same environment. The female leads are aware of each other's existence but never meet. There are no major plot holes, and the later parts lean towards slice-of-life and romance.

9. 9 我 My Husband Is a World-Destroying Demon 我夫君是灭世魔头 Fu Meng扶梦Romance545k WordsCompleted [The print edition is out, with a new bonus chapter. Available on all platforms!] Qin Yingran is the daughter of a tutor, and she marries a scholar. After they marry, the scholar gives her everything she asks for. They aren’t rich, and they argue now and then, but their life is peaceful enough. Yingran thinks they’ll go on living a quiet, ordinary life forever. Until one day, a group of people storms into their home, shouting, “We’ve found that demon Xu Liling’s hideout!” Yingran hides at a di 489.6kFavorites569.3kClicks/ch540.9kGifts

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   One of the best recently! It's not a traditional redemption story, just a slice-of-life tale of a married couple. The synopsis is very interesting, and the main text is even more captivating. Although it's all about daily life, it doesn't feel boring. The male lead is a true demon, but he's incredibly devoted to the female lead, serving her every need. The female lead is especially cute, gentle, and has her own shining qualities. She doesn't sense the camera imbuing the male lead with a demonic aura, is tolerant of him, and while she senses the truth, she turns a blind eye, wanting to live a good life. The male lead is quite pitiful, unloved, so when he meets the female lead, he can't let go of sealing his demonic body and becoming a mortal to live with her. The female lead is his motivation to live. It's a bit funny that he has little desire but enjoys playing with the female lead, so he often serves her (there's no female-serving-male dynamic). The most touching aspect of this book is that the female lead doesn't exist solely for the male lead; she's just as happy without him, while the male lead would have died long ago without her. It's completely without any major flaws. The only downside is that after it became popular, the comments section got a bit chaotic, with people saying the young couple's life was too perfect.

10. 10 救 Help! My Crush Can Read Minds 救命！暗恋对象会读心 Mr. Pattern图样先森Romance524k WordsCompleted [A goofy story that’s sleazy, but with just a tiny hint of true love] With the college entrance exams approaching, the high school seniors came up with all sorts of ways to relieve the pressure of studying. Xiang Di was no exception, though her way of unwinding was... rather unusual. Fantasizing about her crush, in the sleazy version. The top student in their grade and the school’s resident ice prince, Bai Jiangxin. - Fantasizing made Xiang Di happy, and her mock exam scores shot up. She had no 190.2kFavorites218.9kClicks/ch301.5kGifts

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    It's a lighthearted and silly story, a sweet and unexpected blend of raunchy humor and pure romance. The male lead's emotional journey is quite amusing, while the female lead appears innocent but harbors a secret crush, though she's timid and hesitant in her actions. But when these two get together, they're both incredibly innocent, haha! The male lead can't stand the female lead's unrequited love and reluctance to confess, so he gradually lowers his standards, eventually bowing his head to confess and giving himself away. Meanwhile, the female lead's unrequited love for the male lead is a complete waste of time and energy, haha!

11. 11 和 After My Nemesis and I Were Cursed by a Love Bug 和宿敌中了情蛊后 Fragrance Bearer衔香Romance547k WordsCompleted (Blurb and main story completed in 2024. Copying or adapting this is strictly prohibited.) What’s more humiliating than losing to your nemesis’s sword? Dying to your nemesis’s sword? No. Being infected with a love curse alongside your nemesis, one that kills you if you don’t kiss. Their mouths say they can’t stand each other, but their bodies tell a different story… In public, Lian Qiao wishes Lu Wujiao would drop dead. In private, Lian Qiao wishes she could kiss Lu Wujiao to death. And the wor 111.2kFavorites122.6kClicks/ch51.4kGifts

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    A lighthearted story with plenty of explicit content. The only downside is that the male lead acts like a thug in the early episodes, only thinking with his lower body. The romance is also a bit nonsensical, and the characters are flat. The premise is alright though.

12. 12 蘑 Mushroom, Mushroom 蘑菇蘑菇 Duo Li多梨Romance132k WordsCompleted “A short story, happy ending, funny and sweet romance. Set on a college campus.” After eating some undercooked mushrooms, Lu Canran suddenly began seeing everyone’s true thoughts floating above their heads. The stern proctor had “I want to go home so badly” over his head, while the cleaning lady outside was daydreaming about a duel atop Mount Hua. Even the stray cat passing by on the street could think of nothing but “Sparrows! Sparrows! Sparrows!” Realizing she’d been poisoned, Lu Canran rus 87.8kFavorites103.5kClicks/ch51.9kGifts

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    Super sweet! Highly recommended! It's a story of mutual unrequited love. The male lead is poor but has admirable qualities, lowering his dignity to survive. He feels unworthy of the female lead and keeps his love hidden, working hard to overcome his difficulties. The female lead is a cute, slightly oblivious girl with a sunny disposition, loving and caring nature, but she's attracted to the male lead and falls for him (the romantic descriptions are natural and heartfelt). She then goes out of her way to care for those who truly need care. The main story is incredibly sweet. The male lead's somewhat tragic and helpless childhood makes it even more endearing. Both are striving to grow and improve for each other, a mutual journey. The secondary couple is a pseudo-incestuous sibling pairing: a haughty, sharp-tongued young lady and a love-struck, straightforward older brother. It's a very cute story with excellent logic and writing style. There are also some mini-dramas, giving it a fairytale-like feel.

13. 13 加 After Adding the Wrong Brother on WeChat 加错哥哥微信后 Chu Jiu初啾Romance169k WordsCompleted [The illustrations for this novel are now available. Click to view them or join the event w] [For publication updates, see Weibo: Chujiu JIU] #I Added the Wrong Brother on WeChat, and Ended Up Adding His Roommate!# Yun Xiu lost both her parents and was raised by her grandparents. She worked hard and earned a place at Huai University, one of the country’s top schools. As soon as the semester began, she heard that Shen Xuyuan, her distant cousin and childhood playmate, was also at Huai Universi 35.2kFavorites30.6kClicks/ch10.9kGifts

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    It's sweet! The plot is quite interesting, the writing is refreshing, and the contrast between the male and female leads is very endearing. It's a light and sweet story.

14. 14 我 I Summoned the Fourth Calamity to Exorcise Ghosts 我召唤第四天灾来修鬼 Chosen One天选之人Romance681k WordsCompleted Guan Yuedi transmigrates into the body of a stand-in female cultivator, is betrayed by her fellow disciples, and offered as a plaything to the Supreme Evil Lord. Years later, at Shangqing Immortal Sect's millennium ceremony, Guan Yuedi climbs the steps and kills her former fellow disciples with her own hands. She calmly wipes the blood from her face. "From today onward, I am the ruler of the Three Realms." Her fellow disciples laugh as they draw their swords. "And what makes you think you can 30.1kFavorites39.4kClicks/ch25.3kGifts

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    The premise is my favorite ever. The female lead rallies her fellow countrymen to seek revenge, the infrastructure development, and the interactions between players are all heartwarming. The pacing got too fast and the writing became a bit disorganized later on, but I really loved the premise and the overall concept. I can't find anything similar, sob sob.

15. 15 听 I Heard I Was the Reincarnation of His White Moonlight 听说我是白月光转世 Good Umbrella好伞Romance323k WordsCompleted On the eve of the college entrance exam, Li Songluo transmigrated to a world of immortals and martial heroes. They say that in her previous life, she was the peerless savior Sword Immortal of this world, with the bearing of a crane and the grace of a pine. At seventeen, she appeared out of nowhere. At twenty-three, she single-handedly cut her way through the Demon Realm and pacified the demon clans. A beautiful young prodigy, she left her followers with nothing to do for three thousand years bu 16.1kFavorites14kClicks/ch15.8kGifts

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    A romance novel! So rare! But falling in love with me isn't the most normal thing, it feels so natural, I know myself best. The opening is the strongest, a journey with myself and my cat to find soul fragments, a bit silly and slice-of-life. If you like this kind of thing, buy it without hesitation, it's very sweet.

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