Novels like Jade in the Ashes: Love Lost in a Chaotic Age
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- 1 Mr. Ji's Contract Lover 《季总的契约情人》 President Ji's Contract Lover —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Lovers Across Time and Space: A Parallel World 时空恋人：平行世界 Lovers Across Time: Parallel Worlds —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 All Those Years You Were Late 你迟到的那些年 All Those Years You Were Late 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Ninety Letters from Heaven 来自天堂的九十封信 Ninety Letters from Heaven —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 My Scheming, Brooding Boss Falls for Me 腹黑闷骚老板爱上我 My Scheming, Reserved Boss Falls for Me 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Flowers Fall in the Forgotten River, Lovebreak Beyond the Shore 忘川花落，彼岸情殇 Ye Sheng, a guide from the River of Forgetfulness, fell for the Ghost Lord Shang Li at first sight two hundred years ago. She waited for him all that time, until she accidentally uncovered one of his secrets. It turned out that the Ghost Lord cultivated the Path of Heartlessness. Though he seemed to have cast off all love and attachment, he still cherished a mysterious woman in his heart. Ye Sheng hid her feelings for him and willingly accompanied Shang Li to the Other Shore in search of his los 30Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 7 After I Was Born, I Leaped Down Right in Front of Him 出生后，我从他面前一跃而下 After I was born, I jumped down in front of him. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Peach Oolong Only Wants to Love You 蜜桃乌龙只想喜欢你 Meigui and Xu Xiangyang grew up together as childhood sweethearts. Meigui came from a troubled family and was sent to the countryside as a child, where she was raised by her mother. When she started middle school, she became Xu Xiangyang's neighbor. In her third year of middle school, with her parents away, she stayed at his home. Sensitive and insecure, Meigui was eventually helped out of her shell by Xu Xiangyang. Her parents came home when she started high school. After they abused her, Meigu 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Seeing Spring: Please Don’t Leave Me 见春天：求你别离开我 Du Siqiu, who has a blood disorder, transfers to Linjiang High School and meets Xia Zhiyu. They first meet at sixteen, and their story begins. The male lead seems like an aloof, untouchable heartthrob who dislikes girls, but is actually devoted, sensitive, and fragile. Xia Zhiyu x the female lead, Du Siqiu, seems delicate and frail but is actually resilient and prickly as a jasmine flower. The spring breeze was gentle and fresh, and Du Siqiu became Xia Zhiyu’s deskmate. At first, Xia Zhiyu paid 257Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Blank Space and Paper Pages 空白与纸页 In the bloom of youth, unrequited love is both rare and commonplace. A few remain unrequited, while most succeed. Unrequited love is a pain you can't put into words. Only you know how hard it is to love someone in secret, and how much harder it is to let go. Do you, with your blank slate, know? 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Gisaeng 妓生 When General Cheng Fei takes a wife, rumors sweep through all of Chang’an. But on the eve of the wedding, the woman he is supposed to marry dies. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 If There Is Love in Heaven 如果天堂有爱情 Even though falling in love with Gu Yu was a disaster, Xia Yisheng never regretted it. 33Reads5.5Score414d adds
- 13 Playing the Black Moonlight in a Painful Hong Kong Novel 在疼痛香江文学里当黑月光 Ensemble cast!!! A hodgepodge of eight couples, ship them however you like. The blurb is about the previous generation, whose story is full of messy, realistic drama! It's only the first eight chapters, so please don't let that put you off. The previous generation's tempestuous love and bitter hatred make it easier to understand how complicated things are for this generation: they want to love but can't, and want to let go but can't. Female lead: Ren Ruyi. Male lead: Xin Xia. If you want to read 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 The Underdog Strikes Back: I Came First, but My Parents Are Dead 学渣逆袭：我考了第一但爸妈已死 When I was young, I didn’t understand how hard my parents worked. I always complained that they didn’t give me enough. But by the time I understood, we had already been separated by life and death! Life is like a game of chess. One wrong move, and every move after it is wrong. If I could turn back time, I would cherish everything I have so much more! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 The Flowers Faded Before Spring Arrived 未见春来花已逝 [The main story has a tragic ending; the bonus chapters have a happy ending. Both are complete.] [Pure love + romance + angst + school life + a touch of ensemble cast + slice-of-life + depressed heroine Gu Xihuan and sunny hero Liang Suian] Gu Xihuan thought she would remain in pain like this forever, until the day she died. After entering Ling'an No. 1 High School, she meets many kind and lovable classmates. Most of all, there is Liang Suian, her friendly deskmate and class president, whose 437Reads6.4Score10214d adds
- 16 A Moment of Splendor, a Moment of Ashes 一念繁华一念灰 Seven years ago, he was a favored son of heaven, while she was an utterly ordinary girl. The two should never have crossed paths, but his stubbornness ruined her life. After seven years in prison, he became the person she hated most. She would spend the rest of her life making him regret it! 176Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 17 Duan Nian, Letting Go 段念，断念 My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 100Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Silent Rain 雨无声 A timid, insecure heroine with depression × a sunny, gentle, refined hero [Sweet and angsty, with a bad ending] [He saves her] After an accident turned Shi Yu’s world upside down, she shut herself away and never came back out. She never expected to meet that person. She thought their paths would part for good after high school graduation. Yet when they met again, she still couldn’t help paying attention to him. From then on, her world slowly brightened, and she found her salvation. Shen Jingyan 545Reads8.7Score10514d adds
- 19 I Gave You My Heart, and You Left Me with Empty Joy 掏心于你，赠我一场空欢喜 When Shi Yi was by his side, Huo Zhanting spent every day wondering when that wicked man would die. Later, Shi Yi really did die, and Qiao Ran returned to his side. Yet Huo Zhanting spent every day wondering when Shi Yi would come back. 85Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 20 He Sent Her to the Crown Prince, Then Regretted It and Took Her Back by Force 亲手将她送太子，王爷后悔强夺回 Main story complete! Extras complete! The second male lead takes the crown in the main story! The extras offer a happy ending for some readers! [Angst + physical and emotional torment + possessive abduction + forced love + not mutually chaste] Sold to a brothel by her sister-in-law, Chu Niaoniao became the chosen plaything of Ji Xunzhi. He hired renowned masters to teach her music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and literature, and forced her to master dance and seduction. Yet he took eve 1.9kReads8.2Score12314d adds
- 21 You Are the Only Light in My Life 你是我生命里唯一的光 You are the only light in my life 37Reads5.1Score—14d adds
- 22 The Game of Power 权栖戏 [Political Intrigue ✖️ Spycraft ✖️ Forced Love] [Scheming Against Each Other ✖️ Saving Each Other] The world is unpredictable, and fate can change in an instant. Yan Lepei, the daughter of Yancheng’s lord, is forced to conceal her identity and infiltrate the Quanqi Pavilion as a spy. Shao Quan, master of the Quanqi Hall, is calculating, powerful, and scornful of all things. Yet he cannot help falling in love with his own pawn. Shao Quan: “She is the most capable weapon in my hand, and the person 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 The Sound of Fine Rain on the Bridge 桥绵细雨声 [Depressed girl Qiao Mian x gentle doctor Wen Rouyu] Qiao Mian wanted to throw herself into the river, but Wen Rouyu pulled her out. Suddenly, she wasn't sure she wanted to die. Was it fate? Tugging timidly at Wen Rouyu's clothes, she asked, “Can you love me?” “I do. I love you so, so much. I like you more than anything.” Qiao Mian's depression was caused by her family. To help Qiao Mian break free from her birth family, Wen Rouyu secretly made a plan. Qiao Mian's parents beat her until both 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Our Love Was Deep, Yet Never Reached Forever 情深未可到白头 [Two male leads | Bad ending] They met in the prime of their youth. Both hid their feelings, each thinking their love would last forever. It wasn't until Kong Huan met Lin Zhaonan that he believed the saying: “The first person you fall for is the one you'll love for your whole life!” He did just that. Sadly, his whole life lasted only a couple of decades... Lin Zhaonan cried as he told Kong Huan, “You have to come on my wedding day, promise me! I can only feel safe if you're there!” Kong Huan pl 55Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 25 After Torturing His Wife to Death, Young Master Chu Went Mad with Murderous Rage 虐死夫人后，楚少杀疯了 [Angsty romance + devoted couple + groveling for forgiveness + reborn]“I’m pregnant…” “Get rid of it!” Lu Yining thought she was marrying into happiness, but it turned out to be hell. One misunderstanding after another drove her into a corner. At last, she abandoned everything and left! When the conspiracy came to light, Chu Chenghao regretted everything. “I’ll make up for all the suffering you endured! I’ll protect you for the rest of your life!” Her gaze was icy. “Get lost!” This is the story 405Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 26 Bo Yu, I Don't Dare Love You Anymore 薄欲，我不敢再爱你了 Su Qingwu had been married to Bo Yu for five years, and he had trampled her sincere love until it was shattered to pieces. She thought he really was as cold as the rumors said, even in bed, utterly devoid of emotion. But after Bai Xiaoxiao returned, Su Qingwu realized that Bo Yu hadn’t been born cold and indifferent. He knew better than anyone how to treat someone with tenderness and affection. Su Qingwu was left battered and broken, eventually losing all feeling. When she returned in full fin 945Reads7.0Score10214d adds
- 27 The Final Seventy Days 最后七十天 [Two male leads + tragic ending + unrequited love + healing + quiet everyday life] [Gentle older brother Shen Qingzhou & Huang Yixing, who has albinism] After growing up wild and free in the countryside for twelve years, he was suddenly told he was an illegitimate child. Less than two days after his mother died, Shen Qingzhou was taken to live in the city by his biological father. Six years later, he was diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer. His final wish in life was to return to the pla 220Reads8.1Score10014d adds
- 28 The Lotus Fragrance Fades in Autumn 1 红藕香残玉簟秋1 [Addictive sweet-and-angsty historical romance + political intrigue + dramatic twists + an emperor’s love + past and present lives + mad, devoted hero] Yuan Jiu was born in the Heavenly Prison and has been plagued by nightmares since birth. In her dreams, there is always a dashing young man racing through a raging inferno. He gallops toward her, murderous intent surging from him, and a three-foot sword pierces her chest. She has died countless times in her dreams, yet she has never been able to 111Reads7.9Score—14d adds
- 29 You Said Love Wouldn’t Hurt This Much 你说爱情那么伤 Shen Siting never imagined that Gu Xixi would die. He was furious at her schemes and hated her betrayal. He tortured her like a madman and drove her to flee. He thought all he felt for her was disgust and hatred, but the moment he found her body, his heart felt as if it had been torn apart. Blinded by hatred, he became a prisoner of love. How fortunate Shen Siting was, and yet how tragic; he was hateful, pitiful, and deserving of pity. An Yang said she cursed him to lose the person he loved fore 988Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 30 She Won't Comfort Me Anymore 她不哄我了 [Signed, awaiting publication] Inspired by the author's own experience of secretly loving someone for six years, even though he already loves someone else. Xu Ci is outwardly a cool, gifted young man, but inwardly sensitive. Wanyue is outwardly sunny and cheerful, but inwardly sensitive and insecure, a sweet, well-behaved girl. One summer, amid the buzzing cicadas, Xu Ci and Wanyue fell in love at first sight. Xu Ci had to leave early for something, and Wanyue thought she'd never see him again. 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Sinful Love 罪爱 Chen Lin loves her. That is Ye Zhiqiu's only leverage for taking revenge on him. Making Chen Lin watch her die day by day is Ye Zhiqiu's way of getting even. Chen Lin: “Can you live for me?” Ye Zhiqiu: “No.” 164Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 32 The Story of Guan Xi 官禧传 [Court intrigue + love and hate intertwined + sweet yet angsty romance] The long-awaited wedding she had looked forward to with all her heart turned out to be a trap set long ago by the man she loved. Overnight, her entire family was slaughtered. For Guan Xi, it was a devastating blow. The love that had seemed so pure was, it turned out, full of lies and deception. Sometimes I wonder if these words can truly tell the whole story of Guan Xi’s life. There is a quiet resilience about Guan Xi. She l 91Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 A Moonlit Wish 月明愿 [Tragic historical romance with a bad ending, slow start and strong payoff] [Those who love each other may not end up together, and those who do may not truly love each other] [In this world, perhaps the hardest things to obtain are not money and power] [The hardest thing to find is a heart that never changes] Preface: A thousand years ago, the realm was divided in two. The Celestial Dynasty and the Southern Wu Dynasty each claimed half the territory. Fearing the military might of Southern Wu, 139Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Yi Xun Is Hard to Find 易洵难寻 Love is like a mountain spring, its gentle current winding all the way to Jiangnan. [Though I know your heart is true, I cannot find you. I hope you will turn back again and ease this longing of mine.] Qi Wan, an illegitimate daughter of the Qi family in Jiangnan, has been overlooked since childhood. She has no interest in business and only wants to live out her life in peace and freedom. Then Yi Xun appears and changes everything. He teaches Qi Wan the ways of business and stays by her side day 39Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Loving You with My Life: 20 Fated Romances That Break Your Heart 拿命爱你：20段痛到心碎的宿命虐恋 [Love and hate intertwined + beautiful yet tragic heroine + palace intrigue + historical romance + heart-wrenching love + short stories] The world turns and tumbles, while the histories of old hold up a mirror. So many beauties once had their hearts broken over a promise, only to become tragic ballads of a turbulent age. From Chen Ajiao, kept in a gilded cage, to the incomparable Xishi; from Wang Yourong, a wife who weathered hardship alongside her husband, to Feng Xiaolian, whose allure lasted 28Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 36 Love Through a Thousand Torments: A Collection of Tortured Romances 万劫情深：虐恋短篇集 The bone-deep tenderness of concealing a terminal illness, the blood-curdling devotion of being bound as a substitute, a thousand-year obsession spanning the divide between life and death, and a battlefield farewell sealed by the flames of war... Every short story is a trial of love taken to its utmost extreme. They were once each other’s light, only to be ground to ash by fate. They spent the rest of their lives loving with all they had, yet it was never enough to overcome misunderstandings, pr —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 This Is Where It Ends 到此为止 [Angst-heavy story. Read with caution. The male lead is not chaste.] “Ru Yi, when you act like this, it makes me think you still can’t let go of me.” All the pain and torment must have begun with those words. Or perhaps it was “You haven’t been able to forget me, Ru Yi.” Much later, when Ru Yi thought back on her tangled history with Pei Shiyu, that was what she believed. He would remember the scent from deep in his memories, carried on a gentle breeze, but he wouldn’t remember how much he h 4kReads8.5Score19514d adds
- 38 After His Stand-In Gave Up, the Movie Emperor Went Mad 替身死心后，影帝他疯了 [One-on-one / toxic relationship / entertainment industry / groveling redemption] The hugely popular award-winning actor suddenly announced his retirement from show business to take over a fortune worth billions. A week after his press conference, he made his relationship public. Netizens said, “So he retired for love.” Rumor had it that he spoiled his partner rotten and wouldn’t even let them appear in public. But Bai Yanfei knew it was all an illusion. He was nothing more than a stand-in. Just 104Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 39 The Clouds Set the Fire 云烧了火 As a boy, Yan Huo happened to meet Yun Bian at the home of his classmate, Yun Duan. The moment he first saw Yun Bian, a seed of secret love took root in his heart. He waited four years for her to come of age, then began his pursuit without hesitation. They were a perfect match, and everything went smoothly. He thought they would live happily ever after, but then Yan Huo suddenly grew tired of the relationship and asked to break up. They parted ways, and six years later, they met again. In a smal 538Reads9.4Score10614d adds
- 40 The Sun Will Shine When I Leave You 离开你，天才会晴 Once I leave you, the skies will clear. 560Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 I Saved Him, but No One Saved Me 渡他，无人渡我 I’ll save you, though no one will save me. 1.7kReads—Score—14d adds
- 42 A Breeze Blows By 有风吹过来 The wind began to blow. He said to her, “Yan Li, before I leave, I want to help you like this world just a little. At the very least, I don’t want you to feel so hopeless anymore.” When two equally lonely people, both empty inside, find each other, even the smallest change can be a form of salvation. 168Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 43 After the Young Master Faked His Death, Lord Jiang Searched the Whole World for Him 少爷假死后，蒋爷疯狂找遍全世界 [The husband-chasing crematorium + adorable child] Su Chen loves Jiang Yi'an with all his heart. He can tolerate the existence of Jiang Yi'an's first love and endure the pain of being disfigured, but none of it wins Jiang Yi'an's love. Su Chen dies, leaving Jiang Yi'an only a cold tombstone. Jiang Yi'an goes mad and has to undergo therapy, until he meets Tong Yu, a top student at their university and a talented young director. Jiang Yi'an: “Su Chen, where have you been all these years?” Tong Yu: 1.1kReads9.0Score10114d adds
- 44 Bending at the Waist 折腰 Blurb: Zhou Xingzhi x Su Zheshen Su Zheshen sacrificed all his pride for love, but never got so much as a confession of affection from Zhou Xingzhi. Some people are destined to be inescapable, yet impossible to love. 25Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 45 My Fiancée Sought Love While We Were Engaged, So I Married Her Sister 未婚妻订婚寻爱，我娶了她的姐姐 On the night my fiancée got engaged, she had a candlelit dinner with her first love. I turned around and married her older sister!!! A bizarre fiancée, a vicious stepmother, a greedy father, and a helpless man! Jiang Yang was once a renowned CEO, but he fell in love with someone he never should have. For five years, he gave her everything he could, obeying her every wish without complaint. Everyone thought they were made for each other, a perfect match, but in the end, it was all one-sided on Ji —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Spring Grief in the Western Palace: Whose Heart Has Fate’s Splendor Left Cold? 西宫春怨：命途繁锦冷了谁人心 The sorrowful women who emerged from behind the beaded curtains wept for all they longed for but could never have, all they begged for but could never reach. Their tears smudged their makeup and aged their faces. Year after year, their silk brocades faded, until they hardened like cocoons and their hearts turned to ash… The palace walls were red, richer than the last glow of sunset. Deep courtyards could never lock away the breeze from a maiden’s round fan. Women carried so much sorrow. Beneath 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 The Galaxy Falls Into My Arms 星河落下入怀中 The Galaxy Falls into My Embrace 205Reads—Score114d adds
- 48 Explosive! The Undercover Big Shot Has Fallen for Me 爆！卧底大佬他沦陷了 [BE] [BE] [BE] [Undercover police officer in Myanmar × genius doctor with a split personality] [No arguments, misunderstandings, or groveling] [Both leads are devoted only to each other] Myanmar, a rainy night, Guanyuan. A muffled thud came from the backyard. She saw him and glanced over without a trace of emotion. “Disgusting. Throw him out.” Lu Chen froze, then hurriedly spoke up. “I have money. Lots of money.” Su Qingyan stopped and glanced back at the man on the ground. “Take him inside.” .. 150Reads—Score10414d adds
- 49 Quick Transmigration: The Vicious Female Supporting Character Only Wants to Become an Ex-Girlfriend 快穿之恶毒女配只想成为前女友 On her wedding night, Jing Ruan sat on the bridal bed with someone’s hands around her throat. The cold, ruthless CEO said, “I’ll never love you.” Three months later, he was sprawled on the floor, begging, “Don’t leave me.” She rushed into a fire for the male lead, only to hear him say, “Thank goodness my true love is safe.” Three months later, he sat before her grave, swallowing a needle. “Ruan Ruan, wait for me. Don’t stop loving me.” A playboy big sister gave up her wild ways for love, only to 802Reads8.4Score10314d adds
- 50 On the Day of Our Engagement, She Offered Herself to Her White Moonlight 订婚当天，她将自己送给了白月光 Reborn at his engagement banquet. Lin Xiaoran insists that Xu Mo first invest in the man she secretly loves before they get engaged. In his previous life, Xu Mo transferred the money, and they got engaged without a hitch, but the ending was tragic! Reborn, Xu Mo lives by three rules: don’t pursue, don’t reject, don’t take responsibility. His principle is that good girls deserve not to be let down, while bad girls shouldn’t go to waste. “I’m a traditional sort of guy. If I invest, it means I’m co 5.3kReads5.5Score21414d adds
