Novels like A Guilty Heart
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- 1 Narcotics: The Dark River 缉毒：暗河 The case from 7/12 five years ago has always been a mystery. Cheng Ran will take everyone through the investigation from a different perspective. Come read my work on Tomato Novel, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Ambition Beneath the Stars 野望星空 [Undercover mission / two powerful leads / revenge / redemption / male lead has no sexual history, female lead does] To get close to a drug lord, the stunning policewoman Ye Wan deliberately poses as a flirtatious beauty at a nightlife venue. The undercover operation proceeds as planned... Chao Ye gazes into Ye Wan’s captivating, peach-blossom eyes. “Have you made up your mind? Ye Wan, are you coming with me?” Ye Wan’s lingering voice reaches his ears. “The sweetest words I’ve ever heard are...” 74Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Confessions of a Narcotics Officer: Who’s the Mole? (Poppies and Roses) 缉毒警的独白：谁是卧底？（罂粟与玫瑰） A Narcotics Officer’s Monologue: Who’s the Mole? (Poppies and Roses) 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Ride the Wind, Chase the Waves 乘风逐浪 "Xu Zeyan, captain of the China International Search and Rescue Team" vs. "Jiang Di, travel influencer" (Sweet romance + reunion after years apart + mutual devotion + both virgins + happy ending) [You don’t need a smooth road, just the courage to ride the waves.] In high school, Jiang Di met a man she could never forget, someone she kept hidden deep in her heart. They liked each other, but an unexpected turn of events forced them to part ways. When they met again, he was even more handsome and r 10Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 5 Hello, I'm Looking for a Job That Won't Get Me Killed 你好，我想找一份不用玩命的工作 For reasons I can’t disclose, my physical abilities are just a tiny bit different from those of ordinary people. I currently serve as a proud but unofficial senior undercover agent for the provincial department. I work around the clock, with no insurance or pension, no heat allowance, and certainly no compensation for psychological distress… My boss calls it “taking the initiative.” I call it “if I die, nobody will even hold a memorial for me.” Hello, my name is Liu Bai. I’m looking for a job th 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 The Chaste Captain Grabs Me by the Waist, Eyes Red: My Missing Ex Turns Out to Be a Viperous Undercover Agent 禁欲队长掐腰红眼，消失前任竟成蛇蝎卧底 The Chaste Captain Grips Her Waist, Eyes Red, After His Vanished Ex Turns Out to Be a Vicious Undercover Agent 75Reads—Score214d adds
- 7 Operation Breaking Ice 破冰行动 Synopsis: This book is adapted from the screenplay of the iQIYI crime drama Ice Breaking Action, based on a real major case and written by Chen Yuxin, Qin Yue, and Li Li. Told through the parallel stories of Li Fei and his father’s anti-drug operations, it follows two generations of anti-narcotics officers who risk their lives to tear open the tangled underground drug network woven by local dealers. They break through layer upon layer of deception and give their blood and lives to the Thunder An 441Reads8.4Score10014d adds
- 8 One Shot to Defuse the Bomb, My First-Class Merit Came from My Undercover Brother 一枪排爆，我的一等功是卧底兄弟送的 One Shot to Defuse a Bomb, My First-Class Merit Was a Gift from My Undercover Brother 51Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Rose-Colored Glory 玫瑰色荣耀 |Sign Language Teacher ✖️ Narcotics Officer| [Male Lead Reborn + Happy Ending] Wen Ning has recently started feeling like something is haunting her. She keeps dreaming about things that are going to happen in the future. When she visits a fortune-teller to break the spell, she happens to run into Jiang Zhi, who is there to arrest a fugitive. He mocks her mercilessly. Wen Ning’s first impression of Officer Jiang: Smokes, has a sharp tongue, terrible impression! The first time Wen Ning reports som 1.2kReads8.9Score22514d adds
- 10 Beneath the Lights and Shadows, Curtain! 光影之下，幕！ She’s a lovesick, pure-hearted little bunny, while he’s a refined scoundrel and an undercover agent! He loves awkwardly and timidly; she loves with fiery, openhearted passion. They share a bed without hesitation, but when it comes to sweet talk, he gets all shy and awkward. When they first met, neon lights shimmered. His eyes saw nothing but the dazzling glow of strong liquor, while she was completely drunk. When danger struck amid the chaos, he saved her. Two years later, he no longer remembere 18Reads—Score614d adds
- 11 Undercover for Three Years, Identity Exposed: Police Issue Red Wanted Notice, Shoot on Sight 卧底三年身份暴露，警队发红色通缉令：就地击毙 After three years undercover, his identity is exposed. The police issue a red wanted notice: shoot on sight. 24Reads—Score114d adds
- 12 Black and White Zone 黑白禁区 This book is dedicated to promoting patriotism and nation-building in our country and Party, showcasing the spirit of our soldiers and police officers, and revealing the little-known side of military life and the immense psychological pressure they endure. When a drug enforcement officer’s deepest wounds are struck again and again, and his loved ones and brothers are repeatedly hurt and destroyed, he snaps. He charges headlong into a forbidden zone where black and white can no longer be told apa 368Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 13 Reborn, I Personally Send My Dimwitted Little Brother to Death Row 重生，亲手把憨憨小弟送进死刑台 Undercover narcotics officer Shen Yang was killed after his cover was blown. Then he was reborn seven days before his death. This time, he is both a pawn and the one moving the pieces. Faced with a shocking twist orchestrated by the mastermind, Shen Yang must identify the mole and overturn his seemingly inevitable fate before the countdown reaches zero, bringing the entire darkness to justice. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 One-Stop Undercover Wedding: President Li, Can You Spoil Me? 卧底结婚一条龙，厉总宠我行不行 An undercover policewoman and female crime boss versus a cold CEO who keeps women at arm's length “An undercover cop is like a rat in a gutter: hidden from the light, unable to love anyone.” Love at first sight, falling harder the second time, wanting to marry her the third! “Li Beichen, can't you spoil me just a little?” “Didn't you say you wanted me to spoil you?” “I'm a police officer. My job is to protect the people and keep the lights burning in every home.” The reason you cannot see the 205Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 The Road Home, Waiting for the Wind 归途，等风来 A mirror of the northern lands. When they first met, she was a doctor beneath a parasol tree, fighting evil and helping the good, while he was a special forces soldier on the brink of death. When they met again, she was trapped in a tiger's den, terrified and helpless. He was like a ray of warm sunshine, illuminating the thick fog that surrounded her in the darkness. 102Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 16 Return to Tiger Mountain 再向虎山行 Badge number 050655, sealed away... 050655, reactivated! 050655, sealed away forever! A simple string of numbers, passed down through two generations of fallen heroes, finally reaches its end on this day. But the fight against drugs goes on without end! May the world be free of drugs! Some parts of this book are based on real events, while others are entirely fictional. This book is dedicated to the anti-drug police officers who shoulder their burdens and press forward through the darkness. 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Stars Shine Before Dawn 破晓之前繁星闪 [Deadly pursuit + human trafficking + secret identities + suspense + undercover work + mutual redemption + two equally powerful leads + emotional push and pull + strong female lead] Shao Yiming: You’re a reporter covering human trafficking, and you actually got kidnapped by traffickers? How can you still call yourself a journalist? Ming Jun: You’re a police officer, yet you’re always dreaming about being kidnapped. How are you supposed to catch them? He: Bullets and blades don’t care who they 123Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 18 Undercover 卧底 Undercover narcotics officer vs. kidnapped college student Rugged, roguish man x pretty, sweet girl Everyone thought the story began when Xia Mo was forced to stay by Zhou Jinyao's side as leverage, and Zhou Jinyao had no choice but to accept in order to gain their trust. Over time, the unfortunate Xia Mo fell for the tenderness and attentive care Zhou Jinyao gave her. Zhou Jinyao, too, began to fall for this girl who seemed fragile but was actually strong. But the truth is, their story really b 397Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 19 Dancing on the Edge of a Blade [Criminal Investigation] 她于刀尖起舞【刑侦】 “To revisit a place once dearly loved, yet find none of its former sights: not because the place has changed, but because time has passed. Returning to old haunts, one is no longer the person one once was.” Marcel Proust, In Search of Lost Time Lin Shu is the woman in control of the biggest nightclub in Nancheng. Everyone in the underworld calls her Sister Lin. Her life of luxury and power has never corrupted her heart. Time and again, she finds a way out of desperate situations, all for the sa 502Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 20 Tender Leaves 叶袅 [A gentle yet resilient top undercover agent × a refined, dignified final villain] [Female undercover agent, realistic story rather than wish fulfillment, intense romantic push and pull, gradual surrender] One undercover mission uncovers the evil hidden deep beneath the surface. Su Jue thought he could control everything, but gradually fell for Ye Niao's soft, tender words. Listening to her intimate whispers and gazing into her loving eyes, Su Jue, who had never known what it meant to fall in lo 19Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 21 After Three Years Living by the Sword, I Put on a Police Uniform Again and Took Them All Down 刀尖舔血三年，再穿警服时全员落网 After Three Years of Living by the Blade, I Put on a Police Uniform Again and Took Them All Down 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Love When Heaven and Earth Tremble 爱在天摇地动时 At the best age of her life, she went to prison to save a man. He had once sworn they would be together forever and that he would marry no one but her, yet after her release, she discovered it had all been a joke. Branded a murderer and left to endure life's highs and lows, she has no choice but to work in the very place she once scorned most. This luxurious high-end club, a haven for the rich, feels like hell to her. Yet she never expected that even in hell, she might meet an angel. “One day, s 1.2kReads9.1Score10814d adds
- 23 The Gorgeous and Fearless Undercover Agent Is Actually Young Master Ling's First Love 又美又飒的卧底竟是凌少的白月光 While carrying out a mission, Qiao Xi was hunted by a gang and accidentally fled into the hospital room of Ling Yiheng’s grandmother, the richest man in Green City. Ling Yiheng recognized the birthmark and scar on the back of Qiao Xi’s neck and helped her escape her pursuers. Then he actually proposed that Qiao Xi marry him to persuade his grandmother to undergo surgery? They agreed it would be a marriage of convenience, but Young Master Ling doesn’t seem willing to let Qiao Xi go! You have to a 39Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 24 Listen, You Said You’d Be Willing 听你说，你愿意 After five years lying low, police officer Xiang Chenyu brought down a massive drug-trafficking ring, and his undercover career finally came to an end. After faking his death to escape, he and Xin Zhi went into seclusion on vacation in a small town overseas, unaware that this getaway was the start of a conspiracy. A tangled cold case brings them both back home. Jiang Yuyun, a relative of the victim, is an old friend of Xiang Chenyu. His father was once arrested by Xiang Chenyu himself, then myst 117Reads9.2Score1714d adds
- 25 Mo Yan Returns 莫言归 [Bad ending + melodrama + devoted to each other] He forces her first, then chases after her. Mostly angst. Jiang Chu takes on his responsibilities and infiltrates a criminal organization. Betrayal, understanding, confusion, forgiveness, revenge... A jumble of complicated emotions fills his heart. He spends nearly his entire life walking the road ahead. "I could protect anyone else but you. You're the one person I can't protect." Another late autumn. The ginkgo leaves have turned yellow in great 166Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 26 I Think of the Mountains and Rivers, but I Think of You More 念山河更念你 Also known as "There Is Always Light at the End of the Night" A sharp-minded, highly skilled undercover narcotics cop VS a quick-witted, brave, exceptionally talented surgeon If he could, he would give anything for them to have met in a world of light. He would be in uniform, and she would still be the angel in white at the hospital. He would pick her up after work, and they would hold hands as they strolled, ate, and watched movies. Together, they would welcome the dawn that drove away the dark 2.4kReads9.1Score29414d adds
- 27 Where the Dream First Awoke 梦初醒处 A chance encounter born of recklessness. Fate's ties and tangled love and hate make it impossible for them to part. She never believed in love, until he appeared. Perhaps it was all destined. The moment she first met those bright eyes, the nights he watched shooting stars streak across the sky with her from a rooftop, the moment she knelt at the foot of Foshan to pray for him, her heart had already found its home. She was his light, and the love he could never take back. Lu Zhou would rather be 63Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Officer Shen, You're My Emergency Contact 沈警官，你是我的紧急联系人 Shen Lie (Jiang Chengyue) × Bian Lai [Stone-faced, iron-fisted criminal investigation captain × gentle, beautiful surgeon; she pursues him; healing romance + suspenseful love story + both are each other's first and remain faithful] Their first meeting: Bian Lai joined a medical team on a clinic tour along the Yundian border. Beneath the appearance of peace, countless dangers lurked. Somehow, Bian Lai was swept into a dangerous maelstrom, where she also met a man who would risk his life to protec 533Reads—Score10014d adds
- 29 The Last Taillight of July 七月尾灯 [Revenge + Dark Romance + Bad Ending + Southeast Asia + Undercover Agent + Underworld Boss] Chen Shu died in Southeast Asia. To be precise, his name was Zhou Li. Jiang Lai had known Zhou Li for eight years. She learned his real name at his funeral… Only then did she realize that the name, identity, and job he'd told her about were all lies… Zhou Li never knew, not even at the moment of his death, that Jiang Lai had loved him for eight years. Even until the end, Jiang Lai never knew that, of al 530Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 30 A World Without Addiction 无瘾之境 [Anti-drug operations + two alphas + redemption + unattainable first love + devoted to each other + tragic romance + bad ending + realistic] A scheming young leader and a brilliant policewoman fight to save each other against all odds. Thirteen years ago, Yun Xueqi secretly signed up for the civil service exam against her family's wishes, driven by her ideals. Without a moment's hesitation, she passed and joined Jincheng's most efficient anti-drug squad. That was the day she met Lin Anze, a cold 280Reads8.3Score10114d adds
- 31 The Policewoman and the Undercover Kid 女警花与卧底小子 A new work is here! You can read my story on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 171Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Flames: My Military Boyfriend Is So Warm 火焰：军系男友好暖 He is a mature, levelheaded Rocket Force officer, and she is a strong, outgoing, sensible young woman. He has had a secret crush on her for years, but she has no idea. By chance, they unexpectedly meet again. She falls for him at first sight, but he keeps showing up so often that she mistakes him for a scammer. After plenty of twists and turns, they finally get together. His fatherly, brotherly patience and tenderness help her gradually let go of her carefully guarded strength and become a bette 5Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 33 Elegance Across the Wilds: Becoming a Guard 满野风华之成为卫士 This is a contemporary realist novel, with no transmigration or rebirth. It has some suspense and focuses more on emotions. Synopsis: A car accident causes a toxic gas leak, killing and injuring many innocent people. But does this accident seem to be covering something up? There should have been three people in the car, so why were there only two bodies? Did someone survive the disaster? How did they escape? Eight years later, a great mountain helps a mute girl speak again. Why did she lose her 39Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Lili and Yuanshang 离离与原上 [The characters in this book grow and change. Nobody is perfect, and each has their own flaws and room to grow. If that bothers you, please steer clear. Much love.] Jiang Lili is a good girl. Abandoned ever since birth, she grew up timid and meek, frightened of even the smallest things. Though she lived every day on edge, she remained sunny and optimistic, full of hope for the future. Yuan Shang is a bad student. Ruling the school is his norm, and getting into fights is part of his daily routine 330Reads9.4Score10114d adds
- 35 Undercover: Starting in Northern Myanmar 卧底：从缅北开始 Li Xun is a police cadet about to graduate from the Shanghai Police Academy. His original mission was to go undercover and gather evidence on the largest underground syndicate in northern Myanmar. But just as the mission began, his sole contact died under "suspicious" circumstances. From then on, he was a kite cut loose from its string, swept along by the winds through the jianghu. Gradually, he realized the world wasn't as "just" as he'd imagined... Villain or legend, the verdict is for posteri 623Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 36 The Bandit with a Buddha's Mouth and a Snake's Heart 佛口蛇心的悍匪 [Forced Love] To find out what happened to her missing friend, Zhao Yunjin conceals her identity and approaches the one man she should never have provoked. Everyone knows he is ruthless and black-hearted, a madman who clawed his way to the top over countless bodies. Zhao Yunjin originally only wanted to use him to get some information. She never expected it to backfire. After realizing the man was far more unhinged than she had imagined, she tried to escape before her identity was exposed. 7.6kReads8.9Score67514d adds
- 37 The Mountains and Rivers Will Tell Me the Answer 山河会告诉我答案 A retired anti-drug police officer × a law student with a rebellious streak. He teaches her how to behave; she teaches him to let go of his past. From a scumbag everyone despised to an anti-drug officer who gave his life for his country, only Xu Shuwen, dying in a hospital bed, unwaveringly believed that Song Xusheng had never let her down. Xu Shuwen, the ideal of the world × Song Xusheng, the obsession of the world. They write a story of love with their lives. Qi Tian wants to help the person w 478Reads9.4Score10014d adds
- 38 Hello, My Hero 你好，我的盖世英雄 The hero, Jiang Zeyan, is a peacekeeping soldier. The heroine, Lu Xingchen, is a war correspondent. They meet by chance amid the ruins of a battlefield, and the flames of war spread from the smoke-filled front lines into Jiang Zeyan’s heart. They save each other’s lives time and again, and fall in love amid the flames of war. But reality is unpredictable, and fate cruel. Jiang Zeyan turns out to be the son of Lu Xingchen’s stepmother. Though they aren’t related by blood, their relationship comes 376Reads9.5Score—14d adds
- 39 The Boundary of Daylight 白昼边界 They first met in the northwest, where he was the down-at-heel owner of an inn in Shadu. They crossed paths abroad, where he was a jade merchant in a sharp suit. Then, on a street at midnight, they met again, and once more he was a battered patient at her mercy. Shao Yingchuan, the suspicious man who rescued Yu Xiaochan from her predicament in the no-man's-land, had many identities and was impossible to track down. The one thing she could be sure of was that she had never let herself go like thi 620Reads9.5Score10714d adds
- 40 A Gun Twirls at Her Waist, and I’m Addicted to Loving Her 腰挽枪花，爱她成瘾 [Reunited after a long separation] Gu Yanran had dreamed of being a hero ever since she was little. Maybe her life had gone so smoothly that even Heaven couldn't stand it, so it started throwing all kinds of obstacles in her way. Life is just a game, after all. If you don't clear a level the first time, just play it again. By the time she reached the final level, she had nearly lost half her life. But the ending was always good. And with a beloved who never gave up on her, wasn't that an unloc 76Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 41 A Kiss to Lure the Stars 诱吻星辰 She used her beauty to get close to Song Jian, then personally sent him to prison. But Song Jian was cautious, and in the end he was sentenced to only one year. After his release, Song Jian looked at the girl sobbing pitifully, his expression calm. “Save your tears. I haven't forgotten how you wore that very expression when you sent me away.” “…” The expected revenge never came. Instead, Song Jian's behavior afterward was downright bizarre. Song Jian: “Why are you so well-behaved today?” Nan Wa 354Reads9.4Score10114d adds
- 42 Undercover Policewoman 卧底警花 He Yu, a young policewoman fresh out of the police academy, is assigned a highly specialized undercover mission: to enter Changhe Corporation, the largest business conglomerate in Yingang, and find evidence of smuggling. How will she cope with the materialistic world of business? As she struggles to find evidence, she is also worn out by the advances of the conglomerate heir. This young policewoman faces a severe test of both heart and body... 535Reads9.1Score10514d adds
- 43 Love in a Cage 困兽危爱 1.4kReads8.4Score10514d adds
- 44 He Said, Fear Not the Dark, for There Is Light Within 他说无畏黑暗心中有光 (An undercover narcotics-cop couple dates on the drug dealers’ turf, and each date can last no more than three hours!) Xiao Yan patted her belly and snarled, “Jiang Shangliu, what’s wrong with a few kisses? Your son has already taken root and started growing in my belly. If you don’t come back in one piece, I’ll name him Jiang Xialiuliu!” The man leaning against the headboard raised an eyebrow and flashed a wicked smile. Pointing at the ferocious scar on her arm, he said, “Rock, no wonder they c 1.5kReads9.1Score16214d adds
- 45 A Narcotics Cop Turned Actor? Have You Got a Death Wish?! 缉毒警当演员？不要命啦！ [Slow burn + unconventional wish fulfillment + entertainment industry + mystery + ensemble cast + elementary-school-level writing] [No real-life inspirations. This is a semi-fictional setting, so don’t compare it to reality or nitpick based on real life.] [The heroine isn’t strong, and the protagonist isn’t perfect; she has flaws.] [The wealthy-family wish-fulfillment tag was assigned automatically by the System when the contract was signed. The story has little to do with that genre.] [This is 395Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 46 The Hidden Line: Anti-Drug Operations 暗线【禁毒】 After graduating from a police academy, Li Xiaofeng began investigating cases at a local police station. Diligent and responsible in his work, he followed every lead and solved one major case after another. Thanks to his outstanding work in the fight against drugs, he gradually rose to a leadership position. 44Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 A Promise Across Mountains and Rivers 一诺隔山河 He once made a tender promise to her: When the smoke of war cleared, they would journey to the distant mountains and watch the sun gild the peaks. But fate took a sudden turn. She was trapped in a desperate situation and plunged into the abyss. To save her, and to keep the borderlands at peace, he took off the military uniform he loved, hid his name, and entered the endless darkness alone. From then on, he was an undercover agent walking on a knife’s edge, a lone shadow deep in the abyss, an unn 233Reads—Score2214d adds
- 48 Beneath the Dusk 暮色之下 She is a rookie reporter who is determined to expose evil and root out darkness. No matter how many obstacles stand in her way, no matter how close she comes to death, she never stops. He is the most dangerous undercover agent behind enemy lines in the borderlands. Though surrounded by desire and sin, he stays true to himself, all for the day he can clear away the clouds and bring the criminal syndicate's many crimes into the open. Driven by their convictions, they set out along the same road, w 1.6kReads9.4Score22314d adds
- 49 I Don’t Love You That Much 我没那么爱你 [Female Cop X Underworld Boss] [Angst] Zhu Wangchuan is a cold-blooded killer, a man whose very name strikes terror into people's hearts. Everyone says he has no heart. But Ye Nan's mission is to make this heartless man fall in love with her. -- [Darling, I want to make you shed even more tears. Only pain can make you remember me forever.] 2.8kReads8.9Score22014d adds
- 50 A Warm, Tangled Love 暖暧缠情 When Ruan Ning left Yangcheng, she thought she was leaving all her troubles behind. But the moment she met Su Zheng, she learned that some people are unbearable in a way that only gets worse. “Name, address, phone number?” “What for?” “To file a complaint against you!” Su Zheng ground his back teeth and pulled out his police badge. After returning to Yangcheng, Ruan Ning kept feeling that someone was following her. Until… she was pinned against a wall. “What are you doing?” “I missed you.” “I di 59Reads9.3Score—14d adds
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