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- 51 When the Love-Struck Heroine Suddenly Wakes Up 当恋爱脑女主突然清醒 When the Love-Brained Female Lead Suddenly Wakes Up 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 52 A Substitute? So Are You 替身?你也是 A Substitute? So Are You 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 Secretly Keeping the Moonlight: The Ultimate Favorite, Reserved for Mrs. Pei 私藏月光:顶级偏宠只给裴太太 [Modern Romance, Both Leads’ First Love + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Secret Crush Comes True + Sweet, Flirty Romance] [Resilient, Gentle Rising Star Designer × Devoted, Slyly Charming Wife-Pampering Fanatic] Shen Qingyao was Fu Yanshen’s childhood sweetheart, as well as an unremarkable accessory who was always at his beck and call. When he announced his engagement, he watched Shen Qingyao leave the private room and said with certainty, “Leave her alone. Once she’s done throwing a tantru 283Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 54 My Husband Cheated with His Dream Girl? Turns Out She Has One Too! 老公出轨白月光?正巧她也有! [Angst Before the Payoff + Sweet Romance + Male Rivalry + Ex-Husband Begging for Her Back + Pure Wish Fulfillment] A lover whose feelings are impossible to read, an ex-husband with power at the very top, and a born playboy who lives for pleasure... Under everyone's watchful eyes, Tang Xi says coolly, “If he’s good in bed, I’m in.” She was once the most treasured of roses, only to be trapped within the confines of marriage. Her husband despised her, and her son resented her. Once she finally brok 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 I Fawned Over Him for Three Years While Acting Cold, Then the Second Male Lead Took the Lead and Behaved 舔他三年装高冷,男二上位老实了 I’ve dropped this book!! Don’t read it!! If you’ve added it to your bookshelf, remove it!!!! Don’t read it, don’t read it, don’t read it, don’t read it!!!! The author has dropped it… —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Shocking! The Broken Beauty Marries the Gentle Second Male Lead 惊!破碎美人嫁给温柔男二 [Angst + the second male lead takes the heroine's place + wealthy family + no rekindling after a breakup + chasing his wife through hell + redemption] The man Jiang Jinmo married in a whirlwind wedding was the one she'd secretly loved for three years. She thought that if she loved him with all her heart, they could grow old together. But their marriage had been a scheme from the very beginning. He didn't love her. He hated the Jiang family, and there was another woman in his heart. After learnin 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 57 Mr. Ex-Husband, You’re Out 前夫先生,请出局 Ni Yuke never expected that she would marry Ye Jinchen in this lifetime. A sinister scheme made her dream come true, but it also made him hate her to the core… 14Reads5.1Score—14d adds
- 58 After His Wife Jumped into the Sea, the Coldhearted CEO Wept as He Held Their Baby 夫人跳海后,冷戾总裁抱娃哭疯了 [No getting back together after a breakup, second male lead takes the top spot + adorable kids + devoted husband + face-slapping the scum] Five years ago, Shen Yang was forced to sign divorce papers for the sake of his first love. Overcome with despair, she plunged into the depths of the sea. Five years later, she returned in dazzling fashion, appearing before him with her fiancé and a pair of little ones. He panicked and forcefully kept her by his side, spoiling her in every way. But then… “Pre 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 My Fiancé Wants a Concubine, So I'll Marry the Top Scholar Instead 未婚夫想纳妾,我改嫁探花郎 My Fiancé Wanted to Take a Concubine, So I Married the Top Scholar Instead 264Reads—Score—14d adds
- 60 Lost in Tenderness 沉溺温柔 [Sweet romance + second male lead takes the lead + no rekindling after a breakup + the scumbag gets his comeuppance + both leads are inexperienced] [Cool beauty Shen Jin, eldest daughter of the Shen family, × gentle and cunning Master Jing] Shen Jin gave him six years of her youth, but never won his heart. She left without hesitation. She turned around and fell in love, never realizing that she was gradually stepping into one man’s trap. Who can tell me why the gentle big brother next door tu 115Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 61 Freshly Divorced, Her Childhood Friend the Young Heir Rushes to Claim His Place 刚和离,竹马世子上赶着占位 [Divorce + Second Male Lead Takes Center Stage + Ex-Husband’s Regret + Everyday Romance, with a Little Angst. The Female Lead Divorces, So She Is Not Chaste] Angsty at first, sweet later. In her third year of marriage to Zhao Bai, the youngest prime minister in the Great Jin Dynasty, Song Zhiwan was childless and pressured by her mother-in-law to take a concubine for her husband. Song Zhiwan replied helplessly, “Mother, my husband visits my room like he’s paying his respects at a shrine. He only 3.7kReads8.0Score32114d adds
- 62 He Looks So Good Falling from the Top 他从顶峰摔下来的样子真好看 He looks so good falling from the top. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 63 Burning Passion 炙热缠绵 [Marriage first, love later + secret crush + both virgins + sweet romance] After pining for Tang Jincheng for nine years, Jiang Yu became the butt of jokes in their circle, the perennial backup who would never get the guy. Jiang Yu always just smiled and paid them no mind. On the day Tang Jincheng got engaged to his one true love, Jiang Yu got utterly drunk in the rain. When she woke up, the figure by the window turned to her with a teasing smile. “Miss Jiang, you took advantage of me. You’ll ha 450Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 The Flirty Temptress Is Irresistible to the Villainous Tycoon 小撩精太诱人,反派大佬欲罢不能 [The Second Male Lead Takes the Lead, Extreme Push and Pull, a Sweet-and-Spicy Flirt * A Powerful, Tragic, Scheming Villain] The story is sweet, satisfying, and flirtatious, with a touch of angst in the middle. They fall for each other in both directions. The second male lead She flirts with him, but he doesn’t react at all? A possessive villain… Can he really be this innocent and restrained? Until… His scorching hand grips her slender waist and pins her against the headboard. The man’s thin li 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 After My Childhood Sweetheart Fell for Someone Else, I Got My Happily Ever After with His Brother 竹马变心后,我和他的兄弟HE了 After My Childhood Friend Changed His Heart, I Found a Happy Ending with His Brother 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 66 The Fake Heiress Gets Dumped! Beijing's Big Shot Pulls Her into His Arms 假千金被分手!京圈大佬揽腰宠 [1v1, both pure, marriage before love, a powerful man steals her away, gentle older man] [Cool-headed, rational painter & scheming, protective big shot from the capital] When the real heiress returns, Wen Yuan goes from a pampered young lady adored by everyone to a pitiful girl with nowhere to go. Her adoptive parents abandon her, her fiancé plans to marry the real heiress, and even her birth parents avoid seeing her. In a single day, every relationship she once had is severed. Wen Yuan thin 207Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 67 Waistmark 腰痕 [Exes get their just deserts, the male lead rises from secret admirer to lover, the female lead is scheming, not a naive sweetheart. She initially trusts her ex and gets hurt by him. Happy ending] After being doted on by Feng Yunzhou for several years, Shi Wan was plunged into an abyss by him overnight. His beloved, long-awaited fiancée returned from abroad. For the sake of the first love he had waited years for, he personally cast aside Shi Wan, who had always been by his side. Bruised and batt 5Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 68 When the Evening Stars Fall 晚星落下时 [Healing + school life + regretful pursuit + sweet and angsty] Qin Yu had been secretly in love with Jiang Yunjing for six years. One day, she confessed and he accepted. At last, the feelings she had carefully buried for years could see the light of day, and she looked forward to a future with Jiang Yunjing, full of joy. She was a lonely star in a pitch-black, freezing night sky, while Jiang Yunjing was a brilliant, warm sun. The star chased the light, hoping to find warmth, and the sun welcomed 10Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 69 Ex-Husband, Thank You for Being So Ruthless 前夫,感谢你的决绝 Du Yanyan thought she had a husband who loved her. Then she saw him with her best friend, and it felt as if the sky had fallen... At the same time, a man entered her life. He helped her at every turn and saved her from danger again and again. Then one day, he suddenly said to her, “You like repaying favors, don’t you? Then repay me. You can even give yourself to me...” People only realize the value of what they have when they lose it. Her ex-husband regrets everything and has started remembering 78Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 70 Fatal Attraction 致命诱惑 At twenty, Xu Zhi left everything behind and eloped with He Mingshen, who had nothing to his name. She thought she had married for love, but... When another important man entered her life, she finally understood why God had said, “Let there be light”... 103Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 71 Caught Cheating, I Got Involved With a Top Deal-Making Tycoon 捉奸当天,我招惹了顶级操盘大佬 [No Getting Back Together + Face-Slapping + Putting Scumbags in Their Place + Pretends to Be a Playboy, but Spoils His Wife Endlessly + Marriage First, Love Later from the Female Lead's POV + The Male Lead Has Been Plotting This for Ages] Scheming, cool, and dangerously charming financial power player vs. gentle, jade-like beauty of a secretary The night before her wedding, Su Muqing discovered her fiancé cheating with her best friend. “Su Muqing, let's call off tomorrow's wedding. I played the 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 72 Young Master Fu, Stop Torturing Me. Miss Qu Has Married Someone Else 傅少别虐了,曲小姐另嫁他人了 [Unhinged male lead + forbidden relationship + thrilling + love and hate intertwined + the second male lead takes the lead] After her boyfriend dies in an accident, Qu Lan is taken away by his younger brother, Fu Hansheng, and punished. He hates her to the core and swears to use every means at his disposal to trample this rose into the mud and avenge his brother! But for some reason, the closer he gets to her, the more he's drawn to her radiance. His overwhelming hatred gradually begins to turn 457Reads6.7Score10314d adds
- 73 I Kicked Out My Scumbag Ex-Husband, and My Second Husband Spoils Me Rotten 踹了渣男前夫,二婚老公宠我入魔 For the woman he’d always loved, Song Yiyang was willing to divorce Shen Xile. But after the divorce, Song Yiyang couldn’t sleep night after night. Feng Zhiyue was wild and irresistible. How lucky she was to meet him. She knows how to flirt and how to act cute. Sweetness from beginning to end, enough to send your blood sugar through the roof. 47Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 74 I've Remarried, So Why Does He Still Think I'm Throwing a Tantrum? 我都改嫁了,他还以为我在闹脾气 I’ve already remarried, yet he still thinks I’m just throwing a tantrum 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 In This Life, We Never Cross Paths 此生不遇流年 We held on to time together, yet it was no match for your bone-deep coldness! 22Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 76 The Sweetest Love: Gentle President Jiang Loves Without Restraint! 极致甜宠,温柔蒋总放肆爱! [Sweet Everyday Romance + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Brothers Turned Rivals + The Husband Chases His Wife to the Crematorium] Everyone envies Gu Nansheng. Not only does she come from a wealthy family, she also gets to marry her first love, a handsome, elegant man who has become a rising star in the business world. After the Gu family goes bankrupt and loses its reputation and status, Shen Yuanchen remains devoted to her as her husband. He even does everything he can to help the Gu family 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 77 Whoa! I Got a Happy Ending With My Ex-Boyfriend’s Best Friend! 哇喔!和前男友的好兄弟HE啦! [Warm, intelligent, bright-eyed sweetheart with a dazzling smile vs. graceful, devoted, and long-suffering CEO] [Second male lead takes the girl / Reunion after years apart / Love triangle / Ex-boyfriend's redemption arc / Both leads are inexperienced] The heroine is brave, resourceful, and strong-willed. The hero is hopelessly in love! 1. The first time Lin Jingning saw Cheng Qingxu, he was captivated by her dazzling beauty and gentle nature. After pursuing her for over six months, he finally w 267Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 78 After the Divorce! The Tycoon Won't Stop Pursuing Me 离婚后!豪门大佬对我穷追不舍 After graduating from university, Shen Ci finally married Liang Chaoyang, the senior she'd had a crush on. A year into their marriage, her husband treated her like she was invisible, while her in-laws looked down on her humble background. Shen Ci did everything she could to keep their crumbling marriage together, only to discover on her birthday that her husband was cheating on her with her best friend. Drunk in a bar late at night, she took pity on a “handsome little bartender” who was working 148Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 79 The Male Lead Torments Me Again and Again, So I'll Go Find the Second Male Lead 男主虐我千百遍,那我就去找男二 [Theatrical, looks-obsessed heroine who can’t stand melodrama] [Transmigrate into a book: the plan to save the second male lead] [You mistreat me, I’ll dump you and put the second male lead in your place] [A battle of wits between a dumb-as-a-rock System and its Host] After staying up for three nights, college student Zhou Yi found herself in a strange world, bound to a System called “Two-Fifty.” Even the name sounded hopelessly stupid. The System told her she was now Zhou Yiyi, the heroine of a 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 After the Divorce, I Became the Chaste Male Lead's Favorite 离婚后!我成了禁欲男二的心尖宠 [Mutual devotion, sweet romance and feel-good revenge, the second male lead wins] Ruan Yitang transmigrates into a book, taking over the body of a heroine who is hopelessly lovestruck. Knowing how the story ends, she decisively sets out to change the heroine's fate. First, she kicks her scumbag ex to the curb. After all... scumbags and scheming women are a match made to last. Then she turns her charm on the devoted second male lead, Si Yunqian~ After the divorce, the scumbag regrets everything a 10Reads5.7Score—14d adds
- 81 My Fiancé Cheated, and His Best Friend Had Been Plotting for a Long Time 未婚夫出轨,他兄弟蓄谋已久 [Second male lead wins + no angst throughout + mutual pining + clear-headed, independent heroine + sharp-tongued, devoted hero + both chaste, one-on-one romance] The day Yan Yue found out that her fiancé, Xu Shaoyang, was cheating with her best friend, Yu Huanhuan, she went to see Su Jingnian. Su Jingnian had just finished showering and was wearing a bathrobe, looking both seductive and alluring. Yan Yue couldn’t swallow her anger. Just thinking about Xu Shaoyang kissing someone else, and that 10.7kReads7.4Score1.2k14d adds
- 82 Step Aside, Heavenly Dao. It's My Turn to Take Over 你起开天道换我来当 An ancient True God is reborn as an ordinary mortal? This isn't just having your secret identity exposed, you're being crushed to smithereens! You call that fair, Heavenly Dao? Move aside. I'll take over as Heavenly Dao! Why shouldn't a god be allowed to fall in love? A god loves all people, but can also love just one! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 My Ex-Husband's First Love Returned, So I Turned Around and Married His Older Brother 前夫白月光回国,我转身嫁他大哥 [Scumbag Chases His Wife After the Breakup + Beijing Elite Heir Takes His Place] When Shao Yue miscarried, Jiang Chenhan was celebrating his first love's return to the country. In his eyes, three years of devotion and companionship amounted to nothing more than having a housekeeper and a cook. Shao Yue's heart died. She resolved to divorce him. Their friends all knew Shao Yue as a notorious clingy pest who would never let go. “I bet she'll come crawling back within a day.” Jiang Chenhan said, “A 10.2kReads8.5Score1.2k14d adds
- 84 Bold Pursuit, Secret Seduction: Mr. Shang Uses His Beauty to Win Me Over 强撩!暗钓!商先生他以美色撩人 [Unrequited love + second male lead wins + no getting back together + scumbag’s desperate pursuit, heroine never looks back + sweet romance, devoted couple] [Dark, abstinent power player from the capital’s elite circle VS cool, elegant beauty in a qipao] They were childhood friends. She was his little sidekick, and they grew up together. Jiang Sushu had secretly loved Shen Shiyan for years. His words, “When you grow up, I’ll marry you,” had made her happy for so long. But then she happened to ov 55Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 85 My Heart Awaits Your Return at Dusk 心向晚归 At 28, Su Wan had been Lu family's “invisible girlfriend” for five years. She thought Lu Zhiyan kept their relationship private because that was just his nature. She thought his occasional coldness was because he was busy with work. She thought that if she was understanding and considerate enough, one day he would bring her into the light. Until she ran into him at the mall with his arm around another woman, tenderly calling her “Baby.” The woman wore the latest custom-designed gown and linked a 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 86 The Little Fox Who Sleeps in Moonlight 枕着月光的小狐狸 [Childhood sweethearts, childhood sweetheart versus newcomer, the hero’s long road to winning her back, both leads have only ever loved each other] [Mischievous, sharp-witted lawyer heroine versus devoted childhood sweetheart and tech mogul] Tang Xinyou met a boy who made her heart race. They went racing, skydiving, and bungee jumping together, burning like two flames, passionate and intense. On her nineteenth birthday, he took her to look at the stars and gave her a blue diamond bracelet, sa 188Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 87 You Used Me, and Now You Want to Marry My Younger Brother? How Dare You 玩了我,还想嫁我弟?你怎么敢 [Reborn] + [sweet romance] + [a touch of coercive possession] + [mutually devoted, happy ending] + [the aloof beauty descends from her pedestal] + [male lead as substitute] Scheming, gentle fallen heiress VS cold, obsessive young lord and powerful minister Reborn, Shen Yining opened her eyes and immediately rejected the marriage she’d cared about in her previous life. Given another chance at life, she was determined to kill all her enemies and avenge the man who’d been stolen from her in her las 1kReads7.3Score17314d adds
- 88 You Chose Your Junior Sister Over Me? After I Left, My Fiancé Regretted It Too Late 选小师妹不选我?我离开后未婚夫追悔莫及 You Chose the Junior Sister Instead of Me? After I Left, My Fiancé Regretted It Too Late 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 I’m Still in Confinement, So What’s the Point of You Coming Back? 我都坐月子了,你回来有屁用 I’m already in postpartum confinement. What good is it for you to come back now? 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 Mr. Gu, Your Wife Sent You These Divorce Papers 顾总,这是太太给您的离婚协议 (The male lead loves his first love without realizing it. After she dies, her replacement takes her place. The heroine leaves without looking back, while the second male lead quietly stands by her. In the end, the lovers are together.) The day Shen Zhiqiu found out she was pregnant with twins, her husband, Gu Qingyan, brazenly moved his first love, Xiao Wanqing, into their marital home. Heartbroken, she hid her pregnancy and asked for a divorce! “I am officially separated from Gu Qingyan, presi 134Reads8.3Score10314d adds
- 91 Quick Transmigration: Saving the Devoted Second Male Lead 快穿:救赎痴情男二 Quick transmigration + devoted couples + sweet romance + the second male lead wins + varied settings Mu Xixi is obsessed with second male leads. She is always heartbroken watching the heroines of angsty novels get tormented over and over, only to treat the male lead like her first love. If it were up to her, she would choose the poor, pitiful second male lead instead: the refined gentleman, the obsessive one who turns dark, the seemingly innocent green tea schemer. Second male leads of every kin 133Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 Loved to the Fullest, I'll Give You All the Glory 极致宠爱,许你万丈光芒好 [Reunion after a long separation + the second male lead takes the lead + doting, fatherly boyfriend + adored by a wealthy family + secret identity] After being diagnosed with acute heart failure, Gu Zheng filled three cups and toasted the man she had loved for ten years, all while pregnant. The first cup was to your reunion after years apart, and to your rekindled love. The second was to a lifetime without children, and a future where you never grow old together. The last cup was just for you, H 232Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 93 After Eight Failed Attempts to Win Him Over, I Went for His Brother 攻略八次失败后,我攻略了他兄弟 After failing to win him over eight times, I went after his brother instead 68Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 Eight Years as Her Doormat, Two Days After Our Breakup, She Got Married 舔狗八年,分手二天她领证了 [Both are faithful × The second male lead wins her over × The ex regrets it too late] Shu Nian loved Sang Bai for eight years. During all that time, she made herself smaller than dust, speaking softly even when they argued. At the company dinner, she saw his one true love back from abroad. The two of them drank a traditional wedding toast, celebrating their future together, while his friends applauded in support. Shu Nian told him they were over, then dragged her suitcase out of the home they ha 1.3kReads7.1Score13914d adds
- 95 You Take a Second Wife, I’ll Marry Into a Powerful Family. Why Are You Crying, Heir? 你娶平妻我嫁高门,世子哭什么? The score just came out, but it’ll go up! This book got a push, but I had family matters to deal with and updated poorly, so it got no traffic. It’s a short, sweet and satisfying romance, guaranteed to be sweet, satisfying, and good for your health. {Transmigration + incredibly satisfying scumbag takedowns + protective face-slapping + two strong, devoted leads + a pocket dimension} Just after transmigrating into a book, Jiang Jiuning discovers that her fiancé of four years is cheating on her wi 293Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 96 Marrying Into a Second Wealthy Family, She Is Spoiled Rotten by the Devoted Mr. Di 二嫁豪门,她被深情帝总宠上天 [Strong Hero and Heroine + After Divorce + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Beloved by Everyone] Everyone in town knows that Su Yin, the third young lady of the Su family, is in love with Ji Zexuan. Ji Zexuan married her for the sake of his family’s interests, but he doesn’t love her. Behind her back, he keeps flirting with his ex-girlfriend. Su Yin finally sees the truth. She wants nothing more to do with her scumbag husband, her wicked mother-in-law, or her sister-in-law! She calls her eldest 242Reads9.0Score10014d adds
- 97 Licensed and Ready to Work! My Ex's Younger Uncle Can't Hold Back Anymore 持证上岗!前任小舅把持不住了 [Second male lead takes the lead + ex chases wife to the crematorium + whirlwind marriage + secret crush + melodrama] When Sheng Xi’s appendicitis flared up, she was in agony, nearly dying, yet he still chased after his first love’s wedding car for more than twenty kilometers. He told her she was making a fuss over nothing. That day, Sheng Xi finally understood that some people’s hearts could never be warmed. On the day they broke up, her scumbag ex’s uncle suddenly appeared, a cigarette betwe 756Reads7.3Score10314d adds
- 98 The Tyrant Tempts His Cast-Off Wife, and She’s So Sweet He Can’t Resist 暴君诱宠下堂妇,娇娇太甜忍不住 My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support gives me the motivation to keep writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 35Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 99 Quick Transmigration: Finding True Love with the Second Male Lead 快穿之与男二终成眷属 [Quick transmigration + sweet romance + strong female lead + System + heartwarming, healing worlds, 1v1 in each] Mu Wenxi transmigrated! She was a little boss in a mysterious world. As the agents began to suffer mental breakdowns one after another, she went into the small worlds herself to fulfill the wishes of their original inhabitants: going from a poor student to a top scholar, staying away from a womanizing scumbag, escaping inexplicable online harassment, and becoming a better version of h 76Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 The Male Supporting Character Takes the Lead 这个男配他上位了 After three years together, Shen Yan still hadn’t warmed Fu Zhou’s heart. The appearance of his ex-girlfriend made her give up on the relationship completely. So he could be considerate after all. He just didn’t want to treat her well... It turned out that while she was chasing after him, she had once been someone else’s light. He said, “Nothing in this world shines as brightly as you.” He wanted to buy her a balloon and tie it to her hand, but she thought it was childish. “Then let’s get two, o 12Reads—Score—14d adds

















































