Novels like The Secret Crush No One Knows About
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- 1 I Wasn't Secretly in Love with Him 我没有暗恋他 [School life + secret crush + coming-of-age + sad ending] She first met him when she was eight: a boy who was always smiling and always so good to her. She couldn’t say exactly when she fell for him. She only knew that when you like someone, you can’t help feeling inferior, so she kept her distance from him. After the college entrance exams, they never saw each other again. On a winter day ten years later, they unexpectedly met again on a blind date, and she agreed to his marriage proposal. She 50Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 His Silent Confession 他寂静的告白 [Warm, sunny heroine VS cool, lonely hero] Wei Xu’s love was like an old book hidden away by time. Not a word was spoken, yet every page was filled with her. Quiet yet immense, it was an epic that only he could write. At last, she understood those words that had come too late. In the bright, bold days of her youth, the quiet, silent boy had already offered her his whole heart in a corner where no one could see. But back then, she was in too much of a hurry, her eyes fixed too far ahead. She didn 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Peeking at the Moon 偷窥月亮 During an interview, the host asked, “Miss Chen, if you had the chance to turn your high school years into a TV drama, what would you call it?” Chen Xiaoyue replied, “Probably Peeking at the Moon!” She thought she would never remember that elegant young man again. But when she looked up at the moon, those sparkling eyes inevitably surfaced in her mind once more... 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Love Takes Flight 恋立羽 At fourteen, Li An, at her most innocent and awkward age, stumbled into a gentle ray of light. It fell across her ordinary youth and became the most precious hope she kept hidden in her heart. Faced with this unexpected happiness, she was always tender and cautious; even when she drew near, she moved lightly, afraid to disturb the beauty of it. Her heart and eyes were full of timid affection, and she quietly gave him all her tenderness and hopes. But fate loves to play tricks. The light she clut —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 I'm Secretly Watching You 我在偷偷看你 Whether in high school or college, Cen Xi and Zhou Zhuo were worlds apart. She was insecure about her body, which refused to slim down during puberty. She was insecure about the acne that kept breaking out on her face because of her unstable hormones. And she was insecure because she had fallen for someone who seemed born to shine. While she studied and worked through practice problems with all her might, just to get a little closer to him, the passenger on the back of his motorcycle kept changi 95Reads5.7Score—14d adds
- 6 A Strawberry-Scented Route to Salvation 草莓味的救赎航线 [School Life + Secret Crush + Mutual Feelings + Healing + HE] Su Jinyan was sent to the countryside soon after she was born. From then on, her grandmother was her whole world. But after her grandmother passed away, Su Jinyan's life changed completely. When she was nine, she met her biological parents for the first time. From then on, her life included a mother who played favorites and a father who drank too much. Then, in her final year of high school, she transferred schools, and the arrival 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Love Where the Waters Run Deep and Still 爱在静水流深处 Thirteen years ago, the boy she fell in love with at first sight at a family gathering turned out to be the famous top student at her high school. When the secret she'd kept deep in her heart was made public, she was bullied mercilessly at school, even dragged in front of the boy of her dreams and directly rejected by him. Helpless, she had no choice but to transfer schools and go abroad. Ten years later, she crosses oceans to return for her older sister's wedding, only to become her sister's st 1.5kReads8.5Score11114d adds
- 8 An Endless Summer 永不落幕的盛夏 [Youthful school life / Mutual secret crushes / Childhood sweethearts] Main characters: Lin Tingwan, a simple-minded girl who used to wear a bedsheet like a cape and play at saving lives as the heroine Lin, x a smart little boy who was too delicate to fend for himself and followed instructions like a puppy Supporting characters: A bunch of highly intelligent “lunatics.” Apparently, you’re the problem if you’re normal. The noise from the renovations upstairs disturbed the local residents, and Lin 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 My Crush Became My Boyfriend 暗恋的人成为我的男朋友 What should you do when you stumble upon the person you’ve secretly loved, breaking up with the one they’ve always cherished? Li Yan: “Thanks for asking. I recommend confessing on the spot.” Li Yan had been secretly in love with Song Yang for three years. She seized her chance and did everything she could to make him fall for her. She memorized Song Yangyan’s favorite foods. When Song Yangyan was sad, she stayed by his side. She gave it everything she had, but still couldn’t compete with one 94Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 A Summer Tied Around My Wrist 系在手腕上的夏天 Your wrist is an arm's length from your heart, and the distance between you and me is exactly that same arm's length. Distance is such a curious thing. Too far, and you can't reach; too close, and it feels cramped. But this arm's length is just right. Close enough that when I hold your wrist, I can still feel the aftershocks of my own heartbeat; close enough to see every flutter of your lashes, but not so close that we disrupt each other's breathing. Within this arm's length, there is only you. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Yi Nian: Gazing at the End of a Fleeting Life 易年，浮生望止 A gentle, top-of-the-class boy and a conflicted girl “I was lucky to meet you, even if only for a little while.” The year Meng Fuzhi met Yi Nian, she was fifteen. Her peaceful, ordinary life was like a butterfly suddenly alighting on a lake, sending ripples spreading in circles... She sank into the swamp of unrequited love, struggling as she slowly succumbed; tasted the unripe fruit of romance, sweet as honey yet bitter; and tried to pull away from those sweet memories, one end holding his tende —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Jiang Mian Doesn’t Know 江勉不知晓 Jiang Mian Doesn’t Know —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Embrace You After the Break 破碎后拥抱你 Embrace Me After I’m Broken 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Jade Bones Turn to Dust 玉骨成土 (Angst + short story + letting go + intense push and pull + regret + dying alone + bad ending + never looking back + little political intrigue) A short historical romance With all the love she had as a girl and a marriage contract, Jiang Yishu married him, taking the title of princess consort from the woman he loved. He hated her for it. While she was at his side, he never believed her, tormenting and humiliating her. When his beloved returned to the manor, he turned a blind eye to her slander 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 For a Hundred Years, Luoyun Village Has Sacrificed a Maiden to the Gods, and Everyone Is Waiting for Me to Turn Eighteen 落云村百年献祭神女，全村人都在等我十八岁那天 For a Hundred Years, Luoyun Village Has Offered Up a Goddess, and Everyone in the Village Is Waiting for the Day I Turn Eighteen 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Savoring Sourness 尝酸 A love everyone knows about, and a diary of feelings no one knows about. Young love has its share of sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and salty moments, but the sourness leaves the deepest impression. In the name of sourness, taste its flavor, enter its game, and reap its fruits. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Past of He and Chen 何陈往事 [He + Secret Crush + Mutual Pining] Winter 2013, when the students were assigned to their arts and sciences tracks. He Jinnian was an utterly ordinary high school girl when she became desk mates with the famous Chen Lugui. He was never short of admirers, and his girlfriends came and went, but he saw her only as a friend. As her feelings for him grew, He Jinnian carefully hid them all. When he tested the waters, she smiled and pointed into the distance. "I like that boy over there." A secret crus 139Reads—Score10314d adds
- 18 Yun Mi Zhou Zhou's Book 2 云米粥粥的第2本书 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 A Breeze Through Xizhou 吹意西洲 Nan Zhiyi’s mother endured a lifetime of heartache in her later years and died unhappy. She named her precious daughter Zhiyi, hoping she would find her true love and enjoy a life of fulfillment. But Nan Zhiyi let her mother down. She spent seven years pining hopelessly for someone, from her first year of high school to her senior year of college. Her feelings grew from a flutter of excitement to a burning passion, yet no one knew how she felt. Qi Xizhou, the sole heir to the Qi family, was ever 14Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 20 After the Stars Fell 星星坠落后 [Modern romance] [Reunion after years apart] [Secret crush] [Happy ending] Gentle, resilient third-year graduate student Linlin VS a dentist who is cold on the outside but warm inside - The summer before she started high school, Linlin realized she was alone again. By chance, she met her star in art class. He was 187 centimeters tall, with fair skin. His brow ridge was just right. Even a simple black T-shirt looked luxurious on him. Love at first sight. Later- She learned his name was Cong Zong. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Blazing Anew 再度燎原 [Reunion after years apart × marriage before love × secret crush becomes reality] Yin Qingyin had secretly loved Mo Chenlan for seven years, then spent six years trying to move on. She never expected that when they met again, the heart she thought would remain calm would still catch fire. Her marriage to Mo Chenlan was an accident. She wanted to escape her family, while he wanted to fulfill his grandmother's dream. After the wedding, just as Yin Qingyin had expected, a marriage not founded on lo 400Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Secretly Grasping the Light 偷偷抓住光 [A sensitive, insecure girl vs. a sunny, handsome boy] [Unrequited love becomes mutual + both are devoted to each other + love goes both ways] Lin Anyin first met Ye Chen at her most desperate. A few people had cornered her against a wall when a basketball came flying out of nowhere and rescued her. Later, they happened to meet again. After he told her, “Little girl, make sure you study hard,” she studied day and night for three years. At last, she got into the same university as him. But Ye Che 584Reads8.5Score10014d adds
- 23 A Summer Kiss on the Warm Breeze 热风吻夏 [Sunny Little Heroine of Justice VS Arrogant Peach Blossom King] [Secret crush + mistaken substitute + tragic ending + breakup + reunion after years apart] Cheng Yan was a famous heartthrob on the school’s list of most handsome boys. Chen Yan wasn’t even mentioned on the list of prettiest girls. Their names were similar, but their fates were worlds apart. By a twist of fate, their lives became entwined for thirteen years. When they first met, she accidentally overheard someone confessing to him 41Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Echoes of a Secret Crush! 暗恋回声！ [Secret campus crush | mutual devotion | healing | everyday life | both virgins, happy ending] Su Ranran fell in love with a boy during an intensive art training program. After a brief parting, they reunited as classmates at university. - Her secret crush, unknown to everyone, came to an end on New Year’s Eve. Beneath a sky twinkling with evening stars, a tipsy Su Ranran summoned the greatest courage of her life and confessed: “Afei, the moon is beautiful tonight.” Xiao Fei didn’t understand wha 21Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 25 Affection 用情 [Secret Crush + Married First, Love Later + Mutual First Love + Love Grows Over Time] The boldest thing Xuan Li ever did was register her marriage to Huo Siyan and become his partner in name only. She knew she wasn’t worthy of him, but for the sake of her selfish hopes and fantasies, she cast aside all her pride. “You really married her? One-night stands are perfectly normal, if you ask me. She needs money, doesn’t she? Just give her some and send her on her way! Why sacrifice yourself for her?” 553Reads6.5Score10214d adds
- 26 Secretly Stashing Candy Wrappers 偷藏糖纸 [Mutual secret crush + school life + tragic ending] Wen You played the role of a friend throughout her entire youth. She liked Xu Xiao, but could only get close to him as a friend. The gentle boy with the lovely voice appeared at the very moment Wen You felt most anxious and afraid. At that moment, sunlight fell across his face, dazzling and warm. She kept the candy wrappers he gave her, wrapping her true feelings in the guise of friendship. She secretly savored those rare, sweet moments, h 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 You Live in My Memories 你存在我的回忆里 [Unrequited love + BE + youth on campus] (From the male lead's perspective, in the discussion section at the end of the final chapter) They say unrequited love is a kind of courtesy, secretly building a castle behind someone's back. For He Tongyou, it meant spending her entire youth weaving a lie that she didn't like him. They say unrequited love is when the teacher calls your name and I look up before you do. For Xu Jing, it meant embracing the breeze that had passed over her, then missi 26Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 28 She Once Chased the Moon 她曾追逐月亮 [Mutual Pining] [Happy Ending] [Both Are Each Other's First] Imperfect girl Tong Nuansheng meets the perfect boy Jiang Baishen, and spends years chasing the moon. He was born to stand on the moon, surrounded by stars. At school, Tong Nuansheng would secretly follow him and walk the paths he had taken. Those were the moments she came closest to the moon. Every moment Jiang Baishen left behind in her memories gave Tong Nuansheng the strength to keep going. If she wanted to reach the moon, she coul 57Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Our Farewell Letter 我们的告别信 [Secret crush + healing + school life + bittersweet ending] This is a very ordinary story about a girl's entire youth. At sixteen, Li Zhen fell for a boy as radiant and passionate as the sun. His name was Duan Sicheng. He told her, “If you can't find your way, just focus on the road beneath your feet for now, Li. The sunny days will come.” “When the sun is shining, let's go for a walk together.” But sadly, they never got to see those sunny days. Later, Li Zhen finally understood that not every t 108Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 After Moving in with My Secret Crush, He Dropped His Act 和暗恋对象同居后，他崩人设了 [One-on-One, Mutual Devotion, Secret Crush Comes True, Both Make Their Way to Each Other] [Children’s Book Editor × Rising Star in Tech] [We agreed this was just a contract cohabitation, so why are you getting so close to me?] In high school, Jiang Shuyi had a crush on Pei Xunli, but even by the time he graduated, she hadn’t managed to introduce herself to him. Years later, the secret crush she’d had as a teenager had long since been snuffed out by life’s daily grind. At twenty-five, they met ag 3.3kReads8.3Score56114d adds
- 31 The Cat’s Hideaway 猫匿 Dedicated to the youth I regret. In the summer of 2016, Su Huai and Jiang Nan'an crossed paths for the first time. That boy, dressed in white, was bold and carefree. Just standing there, he seemed to shine. She, on the other hand, was merely an ordinary girl in his class, insignificant among his many admirers. When she confessed her feelings, Su Huai thought her years of unrequited love had finally found an answer. But reality played a cruel joke on her. The boy who shone so brightly quietly lef 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 The Back That Stole My Heart 心动背影 Their meeting was a chance arrangement, like a twist of fate in an hourglass. Yet the bond between them was as fragile as a spider’s thread, almost too faint to feel. It took just one glance, just one, for her heart to flutter. Perhaps this is the fate of life: some people can only meet briefly along the way before going their separate paths, only to find their way back to each other after all… 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Love Lingers Amid the Fireworks 烟花深处情不眠 Everyone knew she loved him to the very depths of her soul, clinging desperately to her position as the Young Marshal's wife, even though she spent every night alone. He had always believed that for the rest of her life, she would look up to him and never have eyes for anyone else. Until one day, she woke up having forgotten everything from her past. The only person she remembered was the boy who had once lived next door when she was young. At last, the Young Marshal panicked... 20Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 34 Finding Joy in You 以你为乐 [Sensitive, Obsessive Teacher Heroine VS Cold, Slow-to-Warm Undercover Hero] “How bitter. So this is what a kiss tastes like.” “I knew I was the one who liked you, so I did everything I could to get close to you. I could ignore your coldness any number of times, as long as I still liked you.” “By the shore, a boat waits where the water flows; at the riverbank, I long to turn back and cross.” At twenty-six, Lin Luoting unexpectedly met Jiang Shangzhou, the man she'd loved since she was sixteen. T 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 The Echo of a Secret Crush 暗恋之回响 Lin Shijing never expected that one day, the person she had a crush on would suddenly sit in front of her with his “girlfriend.” Just as she grew so flustered she wanted to run away, he showed that he still remembered her... She thought they would never cross paths again, but with every step closer, she fell deeper... Once all the misunderstandings were cleared up, she finally found the courage to confess, only to nearly lose him forever. What she thought was a one-sided crush turned out to be m 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 The Spring Breeze Fades at Dawn 春风烬晓 (Complete) [Romance with a Happy and Tragic Ending + The Aesthetic of Bittersweet Romance + The Thrill of Youth + Mutual Secret Crushes + Bittersweet Longing] “Shen Xiuxu, you have to be okay.” Shen Xiuxu gazed at the slightly overcast sky and gripped Jiang Ruanruo's hand tighter. He looked confused and asked as he gazed at her face, “What's wrong?” She shook her head and said softly, “Nothing. I just wanted to tell you that you have to be okay.” That night, Jiang Ruanruo suddenly said, “Brothe 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Light-Pinching Cat 捏光的猫 [“Cat-like” ceramic artist x “dog-like,” steady (with a dark side) photographer] |Urban Romance|Cute Pets|Slow-Burn Love|Secret Crush Comes True| Tucked away in a corner of Jiangcheng is a cozy pottery shop called Yun Ni. The owner, Qin Yun, is gentle and quiet. Her fingertips can breathe life and soul into clay, but after falling victim to a malicious rumor campaign, she built a soft yet distant wall around her heart. Qian Xi, owner of a popular photography studio, captures all walks of life t 277Reads8.6Score10514d adds
- 38 A Secret Crush Is Hard to Hide 暗恋难防，偷偷喜欢 This is the author's first novel, and it isn't very good. You can click my profile picture to check out my other novels. [A Sweet Story of Mutual Secret Crushes] [Main Couple] She has always had a crush on him, never realizing that he likes her too. In the end, her secret love is no one-sided act. [Side Couple] She doesn't know that he's been secretly in love with her all along, and she has already begun to develop feelings for him as well. All those with secret crushes get their happy endings. 43Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 39 You Were My Secret Crush When I Was Young 你是我年少的心事 When I was eighteen, I fell in love with a truly wonderful boy. We'd never spoken, never crossed paths or interacted. He didn't know I existed, and he didn't need to. He didn't have to do a thing. As long as he appeared, my gaze would find him. Just standing there was enough to make me love him. 262Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Unrequited Love: A Grand, Silent Collapse 暗恋，是一场盛大的无声溃败 Some feelings are destined to remain unspoken, hidden away by the passing years. Like fireworks no one came to see, they burst into brilliant life and faded into lonely silence. We are destined to lose the people we love. Otherwise, how would we know how much they matter? The insecure and sensitive Jiang Wanyue × the bright and accomplished He Jinsheng Adapted from real personal experiences. [The psychology book Love Yourself More, Live Better is expected to be released in November] 65Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Be Good, Stop Making Her Fall for You 乖，别再诱她沦陷 (School life + secret crush + healing + self-improvement) Su Ying had been bullied at school. One day, the sunny, handsome Xiao Ming rescued her, and from then on, his image was etched deep in her heart. To her, Xiao Ming, with his excellent grades and cheerful, easygoing nature, was like a cool breeze on a summer day. As she came to understand her girlish feelings, she secretly fell for him and worked hard to better herself, hoping that one day she could stand by his side. At last, he came to h 7Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 42 That Heart-Fluttering Secret Crush 暗恋的那份心动 [Mutual pining | Both fall for each other | Two top students | No angst] In the height of summer at seventeen, Lin Shiyin moved in next door to Su Jinnian, and the two became neighbors. In the height of summer at seventeen, Lin Shiyin fell for Su Jinnian, never realizing he had been in love with her for years. Every time he drew close to her again, it was all part of a plan he had long been making. They say unrequited love is painful, but what happens when both people secretly love each other? 80Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 A Summer You Can't Just Walk Past 无法路过的夏天 A girl who goes unnoticed vs. a bright, gentle boy. Even if a storm is raging, I still want to step carefully into your world. If we hadn't met in the early summer of that year, how could I have made it through all the countless winters that followed? 155Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 44 I Call You a Friend, but I'm Secretly in Love with You 以友为名暗恋你 [A secret crush ending in heartbreak + beautiful tragedy + lightly ensemble-cast + two people who keep missing each other] [Cool, beautiful girl Xu Chuhe] [Sunny boy Ruan Xingchi] “Ruan Xingchi, please forgive me for loving you for so many years under the guise of friendship.” At twelve, Xu Chuhe fell in love with the person she disliked most: Ruan Xingchi. The tragedy was that, in the boy's heart, she would always be just a good friend. Ruan Xingchi had helped her break the chains fate had plac 362Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 I'll Sing Forever for You 为你唱永远 The day Xu Zhiyuan first saw Ye Mingxuan in their first year of high school, he stepped into her world. The boy sitting in the back row became the leading man of her youth. Xu Zhiyuan thought that having a crush in school meant this: when you’re dozing off in class and suddenly hear the teacher call his name, you look up before he does. Then one day, Ye Mingxuan added Xu Zhiyuan as a contact. She never imagined they would get this far. When she was with him, she wanted to take things further, bu 6Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 46 He Is Not Her Valley 他不是她的山谷 Because he wasn't her valley, all her longing became a secret no one cared to know. When you're a teenager, every feeling is so pure. When you truly like someone, you really can remember them for a very, very long time. Back in her school days, Cheng Ran often wondered: If only she were prettier, if only her family were better off, would she be able to look Song Muci in the eye? As a student, Cheng Ran was insecure, timid, and ordinary. No one knew she liked Song Muci. She thought their story wo 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 The Campus Heartthrob Has a Secret Crush on Me 校草居然暗恋我 [The rating is a little low because it just opened, but it’ll go up later. Please don’t let that put you off. This is absolutely the sweetest romance, and you don’t want to miss it!!!] [A sweet secret-crush romance: a well-behaved girl with plenty of inner monologue falls for a devoted top student. They secretly like each other and make their way toward one another.] On her first day of college, Ms. Kang told her daughter, Song Jiuwei, not to keep her crush secret. She should make it obvious an 479Reads8.6Score10114d adds
- 48 A Sour Orange 一颗酸橙 [Radiant, sunny genius director × free-spirited cinematographer] [Unrequited love turns mutual, both fall for each other later on, from campus days to the future, a little angst, happy ending!!!] On a bridge in Paris, Cheng Xiangci reflects on her life so far. One more step forward, and she can already imagine the trending headline back home: “Genius Director Dies Abroad After Jumping into River.” “It's too cold by the river. Why don't we find a café and sit down?” What a clumsy excuse. How coul 108Reads8.0Score10214d adds
- 49 Young Master Jun, Don't Be So Cruel. Your Wife Doesn't Love You Anymore 君少轻点虐，夫人不爱你了 [Angst and heartbreak + domineering CEO + groveling-to-win-her-back romance + a touch of fiery spirit] Xia Mengning loved Jun Lihan for three years. After she married him, he was blind to the truth and misunderstood her, tormenting and humiliating her every day. Her eyes reddened. “Jun Lihan, aren't you afraid that one day I'll stop loving you?” His face was utterly cold. She thought that sooner or later, she'd warm his heart... Until the woman he loved returned. They finally divorced, and Xia M 85Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 50 We’ll Meet Again in Heaven One Day 我们终会在天堂重逢 [Mutual healing + secret crush + school life] Disabled girl × piano-loving genius boy (tragic ending) Male lead’s perspective: When he was fifteen, Zhou Junxing gave the girl next door an electric wheelchair. After that, whenever she got angry, she would set it to full speed and make him chase after her. At the beginning: Slow down, I can’t keep up! At the end: I... can’t keep up with you. The first winter we were together, you said you’d spend every birthday with me from then on. “You broke yo 4Reads—Score—14d adds
