Romance Novels 言情小说

1. 1 逝 Passing Waters 逝水 A Small Boat一寸舟Romance297k WordsCompleted [The pirated version differs significantly and has inconsistent character relationships. Please read the official version.] *Age gap / mix-up over the engagement / falling in love after all *A young lady who loves causing trouble x a cold man with strong boundaries [Synopsis] Before they got married. When Jing Yi met Wang Buyu for the first time, she was polite out of consideration for appearances. She asked what he wanted to eat, and he said anything. She asked what he was interested in, and h 39kFavorites36kClicks/ch64.4kGifts

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   It's quite good. The storyline is simple, involving an arranged marriage, divorce, and the male lead's pursuit and remarriage. It's not boring, and the part about the male lead winning back his wife is well-written. The female lead doesn't forgive him easily. Overall, it's a watchable story.

2. 2 鲜 Bright Red, Pale Green 鲜红淡绿 Strive勖力Romance546k WordsCompleted [Complete] At first glance, Li Qingyuan struck Feng Jingheng as an almost impossible contradiction. Call her foolish, and she had a sharp tongue; call her clever, and that went against his reasonably objective judgment. But one thing was certain: people with a modest opinion of themselves were often the hardest to persuade. Li Qingyuan’s first impression of Feng Jingheng was far less nuanced: tall and strapping, smug, good at putting on an act, and deeply calculating. In short, he fit every st 65kFavorites106.5kClicks/ch61kGifts

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   My favorite book I've read this year

3. 3 是 Whose New Swallow Is This? 是谁家新燕 Heavy Curtain帘重Romance291k WordsCompleted Extra chapter update date: 08/29/2025 $$$ The print edition of Whose New Swallow Is This? is priced at 56.8 yuan. $$$ “Before your mother lost her memory, she was competitive and held grudges. She hated fools more than anything. So let’s name you He Zhiyao.” He rubbed his nose as he said it. Theme: _ 64.6kFavorites175.3kClicks/ch28.6kGifts

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   It's so good! I love the characters and the plot! The only downside is that the ending felt a bit rushed; I didn't want it to end!

4. 4 鹅 Goose Palm 鹅掌 Heavy Curtain帘重Romance323k WordsCompleted The print edition of The Goose Palm is priced at 45 yuan. One originally wanted to marry into a rich family, while the other wanted a wife and a free wallet. Everyone thinks he forced himself on her and that theirs is a tragic, passionate romance. But the truth is, one of them has been terribly wronged. Really, truly wronged. Feng Jian gazed calmly at his wife. She was always like a swan gliding across the water, graceful and elegant, coquettish and willful, yet aloof and heartless. After all 58.3kFavorites117.6kClicks/ch10.5kGifts

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   It's beautiful!

5. 5 世 A World-Famous Masterpiece 世界名画 Oh, Old Swan老天鹅啊Romance302k WordsCompleted Naturally dark heroine x secretly soft-hearted hero, one-on-one. Also: a secretly black-hearted second male lead. A shallow, looks-obsessed flirt who loves everyone, and two best friends willing to fight to the death for love. A story about a scumbag second male lead chasing his ex in vain, then getting replaced outright. Original title: "The Scumbag Trio" Zhu Ming always thought her boyfriend was pretty great: tall, handsome, and gentle. But there was one flaw: his best friend was even more ha 32.6kFavorites34.2kClicks/ch29.4kGifts

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   Nice

6. 6 无 Nowhere Land 无何有乡 TwentineRomance295k WordsCompleted Play games and annoy men. An uplifting little story about a small internet cafe owner and his childhood friend, his nemesis, teaming up with a bunch of useless underlings to get rich (or just muddle through life). (Chaotic fun, bittersweet, a hint of ensemble cast, mostly comedic, happy ending) Theme: Obey the law and live a healthy life. 134.6kFavorites166.5kClicks/ch106.2kGifts

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   It's so good! Every character in this book is so vivid, with both flaws and strengths, and they're not the typical perfect characters.

7. 7 穿 Transmigrating into the Male Protagonist’s Stepmother in a Campus Novel 穿成校园文男主的后妈 Lin Mianmian林绵绵Romance441k WordsCompleted 313.4kFavorites818kClicks/ch461.4kGifts

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   It's alright, a decent article.

8. 8 皮 The Skin 皮囊 Flat Bamboo扁平竹Romance762k WordsCompleted [The companion novel, The Fake Gentleman, is now underway!] When Jiang Baoti was in her teens, her family sent her abroad and then paid her no attention. But just before she was due to return home, she was told her biological father had found her a marriage prospect. In a fit of anger, she blocked all her father's contact information and decided to make her own way. At a charity auction, she managed to get an invitation and finally found a suitable marriage prospect for herself. The eldest son 129.4kFavorites142.3kClicks/ch137.9kGifts

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   Rebellious girl x domineering father figure, Tori is such a good writer, it's so heartwarming.

9. 9 花21+ The Flowers Aren’t Even Warm 花都不热气 Ru Qu Has Silver Notes瑞曲有银票Romance480k WordsCompleted 81.1kFavorites98.5kClicks/ch73.3kGifts

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   Boss x Subordinate, so good! I don't want it to end!

10. 10 我 My Darling 我的曼达林 Mo Bao Fei Bao墨宝非宝Romance104k WordsCompleted An idol had a secret crush that no one knew about. He was too serious and had no sense of humor back then, so he never won her over. For more than ten years, he's kept pursuing her on the sly. No matter how he tries, he just can't get her. He just can't. No real-life inspiration, no real-life inspiration, no real-life inspiration... Theme: 127.1kFavorites832.6kClicks/ch7.2kGifts

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    The male and female leads are childhood sweethearts. The male lead has always liked the female lead, but she doesn't reciprocate. Later, she agrees to date him and they get together. The male lead works in the entertainment industry, while the female lead is a non-celebrity.

11. 11 林 Lin Jiafei 林家小斐 MeemawRomance165k WordsCompleted The married life of a young couple in a small city. Family squabbles and the everyday business of making ends meet. Message: A happy life is something you have to create for yourself 10.8kFavorites34.2kClicks/ch1.3kGifts

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    A warm and mundane family life; the female lead is very capable, and the male lead is a police officer. They support and understand each other.

12. 12 小 Three Years on This Little Boat, Then Three More 小船三年又三年 Two-Eight Bar二八杠Romance211k WordsCompleted “This is the seventh year I've loved him. I want to marry him.” In the turbulent summer after the college entrance exams, when she was nineteen, Lin Yiran lost everything. Then she met Qiu Xing, who was also trapped in the depths. Again and again, Qiu Xing pulled her out of despair, even though he was quiet and always seemed cold. The truck sped down the road as if fleeing, driving toward the distant horizon with no end in sight. In its boxy metal cargo bed, Lin Yiran found a safe place to cal 236.3kFavorites385.3kClicks/ch81.3kGifts

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    Beautiful! In reverse chronological order, they slowly approach each other, rely on each other, and finally come together.

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