Novels like Always on My Mind
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Always on My Mind, best match first.
- 1 My Family Thinks Forensics Is Bad Luck? I’ll Do It Anyway! 全家都嫌法医晦气？我偏要做！ [Forensic Pathologist x Police Captain + Mystery and Crime Solving + Reborn and Fighting Back] Born into a wealthy family, Yu Can is pressured by everyone to give up on her dream. Yu Can has always been obedient and sensible. Following her family’s arrangements, she gives up her job as a forensic pathologist and marries a wealthy young man from a family of similar standing. After the wedding, her scumbag husband cheats on her repeatedly and abuses her. Yu Can finally decides to divorce him, but 13Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 2 Undercover Shadows: Love Is a Perilous Affair 谍影：爱劫难逃 Cheng Cheng, a criminal police officer, has one greatest wish: to carry a gun, stop patrolling, and take part in real operations to capture criminals! But the first “criminal” she catches not only turns the tables and gives her a good lesson, a month later he becomes the direct instructor at her training camp! Thus begins the story of a scheming captain putting a rookie officer in her place. As Cheng Cheng struggles to fight back, a shocking conspiracy gradually comes to light... 18Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 3 He's Behind Me 他在我身后 Gu Shiya: Yan Baixuan is the most unconventional detective she has ever met. He seems carefree, yet is meticulous and hates evil. People joke that even the King of Hell won't take him. Any murderer the King of Hell won't take, Yan Baixuan will. Yan Baixuan: Gu Shiya is the calmest forensic pathologist he has ever met. Whether she's at a grisly crime scene, examining a stomach-turning murder, or surrounded by a killer lurking nearby, she analyzes everything with unshakable composure. An unconvent 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Trapped in Evil 身陷罪恶 Su Xi, a rising star in the field of psychology. Ye Ruyun, the youngest criminal investigation team captain. They fight side by side, joining forces to break through every line of defense the criminals put up. With victory in sight, however, all the evidence points to Su Xi. Ye Ruyun never imagined that behind every case Su Xi worked on with the police lay countless schemes. 53Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Misty Romance: The Love Detective Agency 迷雾情缘：恋爱侦探社 Love in the Mist: The Romance Detective Agency is more than a series of emotional mysteries to solve. It is also a journey of self-discovery and the search for true love. As they take on one case after another, the pair pursue the truth while gradually dispelling the fog in each other’s hearts: moving from mutual suspicion, to seamless teamwork, and finally to deep devotion. Every case is like a mirror, reflecting the many facets of human nature and the true meaning of love. With a distinctive 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Captain Song! Your Wife Has Stumbled Upon Another Murder Case 宋队！你老婆又碰上命案了 A socially anxious female forensic examiner vs. a quirky criminal investigation captain [Mystery + Pure Romance + Crime Solving + Deduction + Plot Twists] The safety we take for granted exists because someone else is shouldering the burden. And what shadows lie beneath the sunshine others give us? Several people vanish under mysterious circumstances. Are these accidents, or retribution? The body of a young woman suddenly appears by the river. Was it an accident or murder? Forensic examiners are 83Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Chasing Killers in the Dead of Night 暗夜追凶 A bizarre mass death in a luxury villa, with the victims kneeling in worship; a woman’s piercing screams on an unknown phone line; and a suspect identified by the police who has been dead for years. What lies behind one case with two different methods of killing? 212Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Mr. Meng and Me 我与孟先生 The demons in our hearts have turned this city into hell. The Zhao Tong drowning, the female corpse in the Bianliang River, the missing teenage girl, matricide, sisters who murdered their husbands... Before one case after another, each corpse reveals not only a body, but the absence of humanity and the distortion of the soul. What do the numbers assigned to each corpse mean? What connects each case? Who is the person lurking behind it all? “Jinyi, no matter what you do, I’ll always be right behi 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Strange Cases of a Forensic Investigator 法医异闻录 I never imagined I would become a forensic examiner, but by a twist of fate, I found myself on this path. Along the way, I witnessed too much of humanity's dark and ugly side. With the approval of the relevant authorities, I have written up some of these cases. Evil is all around us. This is The Forensic Examiner's Strange Cases! 5Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 10 The Mad Detective 疯探 A failed case leaves Yu Nian with a head injury, but also gives him the ability to see the thoughts inside people’s minds. Good thoughts and evil intentions follow everyone like shadows. Even the most cunning criminals cannot hide them from Yu Nian. This extraordinary ability draws Yu Nian into a dangerous series of interconnected cases. 91Reads8.4Score914d adds
- 11 Web Novels Have Arrived: You Call This a Heartwarming Story? 网文降临：你管这叫温情故事？ [A heartwarming sweet romance] [Everyone is unhinged] [Daily life, unconventional quick transmigration, not a power fantasy, very, very slow-paced] [If you like watching people go off the rails, come on in. If that bothers you, stay away] The room is dim. Leftover bones are scattered across the dining table, and a headless corpse lies on the floor. Outside the bathroom, a large suitcase sits with dark red liquid seeping from its bottom. In the master bedroom, the father is busy dismembering the 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Bickering Duo's Casebook 欢喜冤家探案录 A major human trafficking case breaks out in S City, and the major crimes squad of the criminal investigation team where heroine Ji Xiaoyu works is put in charge of the investigation. During a raid, they mistakenly arrest Ye Xiao, the hero, who holds a doctorate in criminal psychology. To prove his innocence, Ye Xiao joins the investigation and offers the police his professional expertise, greatly improving their efficiency. It turns out the major case is connected to four other cases from the p —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 At Last, I Will Return 迟迟早归 I killed myself. My adoptive father tied a rope around my neck and said, “Even dead, you're still my dog.” A criminal investigator chased me back from hell, never knowing that the girl he loved had already been replaced by me. I was abducted for twelve years. As I lay dying, I had only one thought: sooner or later, I would escape. When I opened my eyes again, I had become Chi Zhao, the goddess of the Academy of Forensic Sciences and the woman he'd loved from afar for six years. For two months, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Detective Boyfriend: Forensic Doctor Jiang, Take Your Knife 神探男友：江法医，拿好你的刀 She is a legendary magician with miraculous hands. Her delicate fingers can probe wounds and measure body temperature, and her technique rivals that of a top-tier star surgeon. She can dissect a body and put it back together without leaving a single flaw. He is a world-class genius who has solved countless cases. Reserved and arrogant, he has an extraordinary memory and never forgets anything he sees. When two extraordinary people meet, will they clash or find kindred spirits in each other? One 89Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 15 The Forensic Doctor’s Sweetheart Is a Little Too Sweet 法医娇妻，有点甜 She is a calm, levelheaded forensic doctor who wields her scalpel with precision, leaving killers nowhere to hide! Yet whenever he is around, she loses her composure and keeps letting her guard down... He is a mature, steady, refined gentleman, aloof and seemingly untouched by worldly concerns, yet he always appears when she needs help most! He is proud and carefree. One day, he leaned close to her ear and murmured, “You spend all day dissecting bodies. Let me reward you!” As he pressed against 12Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 16 Keep Your Secrets Hidden 要把心事藏好 Viral internet celebrity policewoman VS psychological surgeon. Jiang Miyi is a criminal investigator skilled in crime deduction, while Tan Jiyan is a doctor who helps people heal from psychological trauma. They meet through the “Drowned Cartoonist Case” and go on to investigate the “Woman’s Corpse in a Suitcase Case,” the “Qingshi Town Family Massacre,” and the “Eye-Gouging, Ear-Cutting Maniac Case,” among others. A vast conspiracy lurks behind these cases. What happens when someone spies on the 31Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 17 The Huazhuang River Mystery 花庄河迷案 (No romance) (No angst) (No sweetness). Read with caution if that bothers you. A father and son reunite after years apart. A carefully plotted murder, over two decades of hatred: it all unfolds at a school with more than a century of history. As the saying goes, “No one knows a century-old school until a case breaks, then the whole world hears of it.” In this story, you’ll find yourself and me, along with human nature that is impossible to see through or explain. 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Actually, Forensic Doctor Li Isn't That Cold 其实黎法医没那么冷 Li Man, hailed as a forensic prodigy, had been under special scrutiny by the public security academy for seven years, ever since she enrolled. The truth buried beneath the surface had been concealed for years. The bizarre death of a longtime friend, an infant burned to a charred husk in a fire, the untimely death of her mentor: more and more cases came crashing in, bringing darkness in their wake. Yet from beginning to end, their true target was… Strange fireworks swirled across the city sky. L 54Reads5.7Score—14d adds
- 19 The Uncrowned Crime 无冕之罪 [Crime Investigation + Mystery + Romance] Evil escapes justice, and a massacre carried out in the name of righteousness sends an entire city into a frenzy. A serial killer who styles himself the God of Justice, and a twisted doctor who believes murder can cure the city. Everyone in this city is a killer. Eight years ago, the Maze Murders shocked City B. The case was hastily closed after the killer took his own life, but it left a thorn in everyone’s heart. Eight years later, the same methods and 20Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 20 Major Crimes Unit One 重案一组 Special Crimes Unit One is one of the world's foremost criminal investigation teams. They specialize in taking on international criminal organizations around the globe, and are determined to bring every last one of them to justice. Li Weisi and Gu Luo are the two central figures in the unit, directing every operation and foiling the enemy's plans time and again. Numerous international crime syndicates are hunting Li Weisi and Gu Luo. Can Special Crimes Unit One, no longer basking in its former g 97Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 21 Psychic Variety Show 通灵综艺 [Mystery, deduction, twists, and a plot-driven story] “Zhou Ying! Zhou Ying! Zhou Ying!” Beneath a beam of light, the Muse slowly approaches. “Big sister…” Zhou Ying opens her eyes. It's Jiang Shiyue again. “Why is it you again?” The same setting, the same characters, a similar story. Is this a parallel universe, or the Truman Show, deliberately staged by someone? “Zhou Ying, not everyone can become Zhou Ying.” “Sisi, are you still there?” “Do you believe in communicating with spirits? Do y 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 The Imperial Capital's Coroner 京华仵作 She is the youngest forensic prodigy in the capital. After transmigrating, she becomes a pitiful nobody. The original owner was denied justice and had her identity stolen. So she puts her talents on display, gets the county magistrate to personally recruit her, and roams the world as a coroner, speaking up against injustice and clearing the common people’s names. A man who left home after a quarrel with his family is found dead in a river. A rule-abiding widow suddenly dies. A single copper coin 40Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 23 Three Years Faking My Death: The Forensic Doctor Goes on a Killing Spree in Disguise as a Rookie 死遁三年，法医伪装菜鸟杀疯了 Three years ago, Shen Nian, Tianhai City's top female forensic pathologist, was accused of destroying crucial evidence and shielding a serial killer. The man who personally signed her arrest warrant was her direct superior, Lu Yanzhou, her boyfriend of three years. During her transfer, a raging fire left Shen Nian's body nowhere to be found. With bloodshot eyes, Lu Yanzhou dug through the ruins for three days and nights, and went completely mad. Three years later, a rookie policewoman named 1.8kReads6.2Score17514d adds
- 24 My Detective Partner and I Solve Another Bizarre Case 我和侦探大佬又破奇案了 [Mystery Romance + Supernatural Deduction + Episodic Cases + Two Powerful Leads] There’s a severed head discarded by the killer downstairs, and she herself is a corpse risen from the dead. With a top detective suspecting her, how is suspect Bai Xiaoxia supposed to turn the tables? Bai Xiaoxia: How about I tell you a secret? I’m not from this world. Lu Xingci: Actually, neither am I... 221Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 25 Tech Geek Detective: The Precision of Truth 技术宅推理之真相的精度 This is a youth suspense romance novel that puts deduction front and center while still overflowing with warmth and humanity. The tense plot is packed with suspense, yet never loses its tenderness or humor. A series of cases draws on topical social issues, including hackers, drugs, HIV, staged accidents for compensation, phone scams, insurance schemes, housing scams, PUA, online streamers, and female celebrities marrying into wealthy families. The cases are logically rigorous, complex, and diffi 63Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 26 No Flirting During Criminal Investigations 刑侦中，禁止撒狗粮 Captain Fu firmly believes that women in the new era can hold up half the sky. Every one of them is a martial arts expert who can scale walls, leap across rooftops, and smash bricks with her bare hands. One shout can shake the mountains and rivers, and one stomp can bring the mountains crashing down! At the very least, they can treat staying up all night at a murder scene and living on instant noodles like child’s play, then chase down cars on foot and take on killers. But “Carry a body? No, no, 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Death Code 死亡编码 Five years ago, Li Tingxiao's mentor died under suspicious circumstances while investigating a case. Around the same time, Jiang Chaoyue's older sister died in an accident. The unusual connections between several cases break the deadlock in this sweeping investigation! Identifiers that should have been branded into flesh, but aren't; codes with pieces missing; bodies that are incomplete. Did misfortune come knocking on their door, or did they knock on misfortune's? 46Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 28 Can the Lost Find Their Way Back? 迷途知返否？ [Modern romance + mystery + a touch of a golden finger] Qin Chuchu happens to get to know him after helping him uncover the secret behind his sister’s death. A notebook helps her put the pieces together, and the two are brought together by fate. “Are you sure what you know is the truth?” “Of course! Do you think I don’t know who you are?” “Seeing you like this puts our minds at ease! Guys, get him!” She starts out as a clueless rookie at solving mysteries, but gradually turns into a girl plagued —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Cracking Cases with the Police: I Have a Genius Deduction System 刑警破案之我有大神推理系统 The Criminal Investigator Solves Cases with My Master Detective System 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Republican-Era Case Files: The Naked Corpse Case 民国奇探之裸尸案 Republican-Era Detective: The Naked Corpse Case 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The Strange Cases of Ningzhou 宁州诡事录 (Fictional setting, two male leads, mystery-solving) A hostage prince from the Nan Yuan Kingdom and the crown prince of the Ning Kingdom join forces to solve one baffling mystery after another... Xiao Yan has grown up among corpses, and has always known that ghosts are born from the human heart. Sometimes, the true gateway to the underworld lies within us. 7Reads—Score114d adds
- 32 Disappeared on July 5 消失在7月5日 Disappeared on July 5 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 The Big Shot Only Wants to Enjoy Retirement 大佬她只想过退休生活 [Sweet Romance | Mystery | Powerful Leads | Mutual Devotion] Mo Can was kidnapped at the age of three and adopted from an orphanage at ten by Yang Weiguo, a border anti-drug police officer. After her adoptive father died in the line of duty and her grandparents passed away one after another, she became the Yang family’s sole heir. After graduating from police academy, she made a decision that left everyone stunned: she returned to Yuhuang Mountain to run a country inn. Feeding chickens and ducks —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 The Top Forensic Pathologist 一线女法医 Li Jingyan, a forensic expert, is drawn into one dispute after another when her best friend dies unexpectedly. In these cases, she is a person involved, an observer, a listener, and, above all, a seeker of the truth. Her best friend is brutally murdered; a beauty queen accidentally sets a building on fire; a baby is found in a trash can; a highly educated PhD takes her own life at home; a husband and wife who love outdoor adventures are subjected to both mental and physical abuse; and a vile hus 44Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 35 The Forensic Doctor: The Cool-Headed Captain Is Wildly Devoted to Her 法医小姐：高冷队长又宠又狂 Luo Shuang and Yuan Yiming grew up together as childhood sweethearts. But during an undercover operation, Luo Shuang’s father died saving Yuan Yiming’s father. Yuan Yiming feels guilty because Luo Shuang’s father sacrificed himself to save his own, and he has never dared to confess his feelings for her. Later, Luo Shuang becomes the top forensic expert in the criminal investigation squad, while Yuan Yiming returns to his hometown and joins the same squad. A bloodstained Roman angel, a swan bo 484Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Crime Investigation Series: The Mystery of Death 刑侦单元系列之死亡谜团 This is a battle of wits between detectives and criminals! Qin Huaizhi, captain of the city's criminal investigation squad, leads a group of officers alongside young forensic doctor Zhu Pingting to solve cases and win justice for the dead. Will righteousness prevail, or will evil triumph? Join us in this book to find out! 921Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 A Love Tied to a Mystery 谜案情缘 This is a contest between evenly matched opponents, and a love affair marked by fierce rivalry. A string of serial murder cases unfolds. See how the tough-as-nails Lu Chen and intelligence expert Ye Yun join forces to bring the killers to justice. What do the symbols on the bodies mean? Why have the victims been drained of blood? What method allows someone to kill from afar? Where did the copycat's methods come from? 15Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 38 The Forensic Fault Line 法医裂缝 A gaze from the abyss of death usually means just one thing: fear is being etched deep into your memory! A mother who embodies the evil of humanity, a college girl whose unborn child dies tragically, an unexplained truth hidden in a tennis club: every case tells them that the truth behind it all is not as simple as it seems. Two childhood friends stumble into this trap by accident. Will they uncover the truth first, or find the hand behind it all? Waiting for them, in the last sliver of light be 60Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 39 Special Criminal Investigation Unit 刑侦特案大队 The cherished heiress of a trillion-yuan conglomerate refuses to sit back and enjoy her wealth. Instead, she turns around and joins the police force. Everyone in her circle waits for her to find the work too hard and give up. But to their surprise, she follows every clue, captures vicious criminals, and cracks major cases one after another. No matter how much family wealth she has, nothing beats the thrill of catching criminals with her own hands! The sequel to The Female Detective Cracks Cases, 191Reads8.0Score10014d adds
- 40 Dreamcatcher: What Dreams Are For 捕梦人：梦之所用 Why do some people wake up just when their dreams reach a crucial moment? Where do our dreams go? Xu Qiuli was born into a happy family, but when she was young, her older sister suddenly disappeared. Later, while searching for her sister, her parents died in an accident. Orphaned, she was taken in by relatives. As an adult, she came into possession of a bronze family heirloom passed down from her mother. When she visited the place where her parents had met with disaster to pay her respects, a se —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Red Lantern 红色灯笼 [Mystery solving + episodic cases + wild imagination + romance + plot twists] Ever since Yue Xin was six, two bright red lanterns have always hung along the corridors of her family home. Whenever those dream lanterns appear, they float in midair, seeming lonely and desolate... 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Bone Reading and Evil Divination: A Republic-Era Ghost Detective Casebook 摸骨断凶：民国鬼探奇案录 In the tumultuous years of the Republic, bizarre cases abound. A woman’s corpse lies in the City God Temple, with an untold secret hidden between her bones. The Zhang residence’s red coffin holds shattered bones, while a curse and its mysteries haunt the wealthy family. A famous performer from the Fengming troupe dies onstage, and the theft of the remains leads to a blood feud... Shen Ci’an, Nanjing’s heir to the art of bone reading, examines bones with skilled hands to expose killers and see t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Captain Yan, Miss Ji Is Talking to the Dead Again 严队，季小姐又和死人说话了 [A cunning, mysterious, sly psychological expert VS a calm, upright, tough-as-nails criminal investigator] Ji Wanyan was born with eyes of different colors and the ability to foresee disasters. At seven, her family cast her out because they believed she had caused her parents' deaths. Seventeen years later, her ability to read crucial information about a crime from a victim's retinas made her the darling of the criminal investigation team. The most doting of all was Captain Yan, the son of Haich 20Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 44 A Case of Love 芳心案许 Beautiful and brilliant Captain Ye spends every day either solving cases or catching criminals. Lately, though, her life has been a little disrupted: two doctors have started pursuing her at the same time. A swoon-worthy surgeon versus her top forensic pathologist partner: which one will win Captain Ye's heart? 220Reads8.7Score10514d adds
- 45 He Watches You from the Abyss 他在深渊中凝视你 After a strange illness, Su Jingjing unexpectedly discovers that she can sense the emotions surrounding death. She thinks that becoming a police officer will help her overcome the nightmares caused by these emotions. But once she joins the force, she realizes it was all in vain. As cases continue to occur in City A, she gradually gains a new understanding of her “special ability,” and begins to suspect that the strange illness she suffered at the age of twelve was no ordinary illness. The killer 19Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 46 Chasing Cases Across Two Cities: An Intern Forensic Pathologist 双城追案：实习女法医 [Modern suspense + episodic case-solving + slow-burn romance + evenly matched leads] Lu Fan is a gentle, quiet-looking forensic intern, but beneath the surface she is bright, strong-willed, and sincere. She is drawn to the light and embraces the same beliefs and aspirations as her brother. Bai Ge looks scruffy, roguishly handsome, and cheerful to those around him, but inside he is insecure and gloomy. With a histrionic personality, he was once a Chinese detective, but he is also the son of a cri 139Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 47 The Falconer 猎鹰者 A crime investigation novel featuring two equally formidable leads: the beautiful, perceptive Captain Meng and the handsome, warmhearted Captain Chu. A young man brings an unsolved case from years ago back to light, and an eagle insignia appears once more. Meng Wan and Chu Muyun join forces to investigate and solve the case. Along the way, they come to understand and love each other. Chu Muyun also discovers the secret Meng Wan has kept buried in her heart for years. She says, “This world should 14Reads6.3Score10214d adds
- 48 Twin Cities Detective: The Genius Inspector Steals the Show 双城推理：天才探长飒爆了 [Alternate modern setting] A cool, mature female detective and her puppyish young male partner: sweet and spicy, solving cases while falling in love Detective Tang's conviction is that she will find the person who killed her mother. Detective Du's dream is to become as capable as Sister Tang. As time goes by, amid dangerous cases, the two gradually come to share a goal: solve crimes, and find time for romance too. “Cuckoo, Cuckoo, report in! Get to the crime scene immediately!” Detective Tang ca 27Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 49 The Frontline Forensic Files 一线法医密档 The sweet and charming forensic doctor Lu Lu has held a grudge against detective Mo Lin ever since a misunderstanding following her brother's accidental death years ago. The two join forces to solve cases, yet an uncrossable emotional divide always remains between them. A corpse is blown out of an abandoned school building; a mysterious doctor has married and lost three wives; an evil man murders his wife and dismembers her. The truth behind it all is waiting for them to uncover... 139Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 50 The Serious Crimes Unit's Beloved Darling Has Fallen from the Sky II 重案组团宠从天降II [Crime investigation + ensemble cast + episodic cases + romance + comedy] Optimistic, easygoing tech prodigy Chen Zhenzhu × Wen Xuxing, heir to a wealthy family and captain of the criminal police The second season still features crime cases packed with social issues, happy everyday moments with the squad, and plenty of sweet couple moments from the “Zhenxing couple.” 1kReads8.0Score34814d adds
