1. Loveless Marriage - Diệp Lạc Vô Tâm
Cảnh Mạc Vũ and Cảnh An Ngôn are two siblings with no blood relation. Just because of one drunken night, an unwanted situation arises, and Cảnh Mạc Vũ has to take responsibility for this foster sister. On their wedding night, he declared: 'I cannot share a bed with my own sister.' Little did he know how deep Cảnh An Ngôn's love for him truly is.
Pain, anguish, revenge, traps... readers of 'Loveless Marriage' feel immersed in their own emotions through this work, which is one of Diệp Lạc Vô Tâm's highly successful novels.

2. 100-Day Marriage Contract - Thượng Quan Miễu Miễu
'100-Day Marriage Contract' tells the story of Uất Noãn Tâm, who, in order to fulfill her mother's last wish, must marry the successful financier Nam Cung Nghiêu. A marriage without love, complicated by the interference of a third party, jealousy, rivalry, and pain, all vividly portrayed by Thượng Quan Miễu Miễu's pen.
Noãn Tâm leaves for seven years, during which time Nam Cung Nghiêu realizes he has loved her all along. A reverse process but with a sweet ending, this is a novel worth reading.

3. One Night After Marriage - Hạ Huyền Chú
Unlike novels with distressing 'torturous' situations that haunt readers, 'One Night After Marriage' is a light-hearted story, yet it contains profound principles of love. Hạ Anh - after one night, suddenly finds herself with a husband beside her, barely able to see the other person's face clearly before blindly signing the marriage certificate.
What's most unbelievable is the mother-in-law's request to collaborate with the daughter-in-law with the condition: 'Make my son interested in... women'. The interesting love story between Hạ Anh and Hàn Lỗi takes readers from one surprise to another. This deserves to be the book to cuddle up with after stressful days of work.

4. Pretend Love Turns Real - Saint Love
'Pretend Love Turns Real' tells the story of Phó Nhiễm and Minh Hữu Thành - their love is sweet but filled with more pain than joy. Love is a debt, one night they were happily together, the next day Phó Nhiễm had to face the truth that he was married.
The marriage certificate was like a taunt to her, to her unborn child. The day he got married to another woman was also the day she discovered she was pregnant. For Phó Nhiễm, love no longer existed in this world. Do they still have a chance to be together?

5. The Secret Wife - Mac Oanh
'The Secret Wife' tells the story of Mễ Giai, who, after her father's death and betrayal by her boyfriend, feels like a bird with clipped wings. In desperation, she clings to the only 'lifebuoy', Nghiễm Hạo, agreeing to marry him. He agrees to marry her only because of paternal pressure and self-interest, their marriage begins under these circumstances, each with their own thoughts and motives.
But proximity breeds affection, she is enchanted by his gentle gestures, ready to immerse herself in this tiny affection. He also gradually realizes his feelings for her, when they decide to hold hands and face life together, storms arise to challenge their love. What will be the ultimate fate of this love story?

6. Should I Get Married? - Ức Cẩm
Walking peacefully on the street, suddenly being proposed to by a stranger, and he's a handsome guy holding a diamond ring, what would you do? Đỗ Lôi Ty, thinking it was a TV show with a star confessing love on the street, happily agreed, then thinking it was a fake ring, she just threw it away without much thought. But everything is real, the diamond ring is real, the groom is real, and he's a golden tortoise as well.
Marriage, meeting the grandfather, living as Mrs. Liêm, everything went as predicted by Liêm Tuấn, while Đỗ Lôi Ty seemed like a foolish puppet being pulled by strings. 'Should I Get Married?' by Ức Cẩm mixes in hilarious and tearful situations, captivating readers until the very end.

7. Marrying the Powerful - Ngư Ca
Another masterpiece from Ngư Ca in the list of pre-marriage romance novels titled 'Marrying the Powerful'. 'Marrying the Powerful' has more elements of pampering than 'Fleeting Military Marriage', so fans of sweet stories should not miss this!
The story revolves around the whirlwind marriage of Lâm Thiển and Cố Thành Kiêu. Lâm Thiển is a stubborn girl, she was deceived by her step-uncle and sold to an old man. The old man brings her to the bed of Cố Thành Kiêu, the young master. Soon after, their marriage takes place. On the surface, Cố Thành Kiêu wants to take responsibility, but no one knows that he has already placed her in his heart.

8. Foolish Wife
'Foolish Wife' features the female lead, Nhạc Ân, who has been autistic since childhood, orphaned at a young age, and raised by her grandparents. As her grandparents grow older and unable to care for her anymore, they decide to find her a husband. Thanks to the friendship between the two families in the past, Nhạc Ân is married off to Diệp Hạo. The male lead, Diệp Hạo, is a relatively unknown member of the Diệp family. He has endured pain in the past, both in terms of family and love. He marries Nhạc Ân without any love for her, showing indifference and neglect towards his young wife.
One evening, he catches Nhạc Ân looking for her broken teddy bear, which angers him, leading to a harsh scolding. Little did he know that this scolding would cost him dearly, as he ends up paying for it throughout his life. He starts to take on responsibilities for her: trimming her nails, feeding her, making toys, teaching her to speak, smile... In this way, they become entwined with each other. Calling Nhạc Ân a foolish wife may be accurate, but this foolish wife happens to be the joy of Diệp Hạo's life. She inadvertently helps him heal his emotional wounds, and improves his relationship with his family. With such an adorable wife, how could he not fall in love?

9. Sleeping Next to the Professor - Mộc Không Bách
'Sleeping Next to the Professor' is a love story between teacher and student, Lương Hạ and Quý Trạch Tuấn, which begins with an incident of 'one-night stand'. Due to responsibility, obligation, or some other reason, they sign their names on the marriage registration form and become husband and wife. The entire process unfolds rapidly like a fast-forwarded movie, with their contrasting personalities, akin to a 'devilish' match made in a narrow alley. Can they live together peacefully?

10. Marriage Trap: Wife Carrying the Child and Running Away - Dou Zi
'Marriage Trap: Wife Carrying the Child and Running Away' is the hottest book on the list of romance novels with the theme of marriage before love. The story builds an intriguing plot, with each character vividly portrayed, creating a multi-colored picture of romance.
Thuỷ An Lạc - the second daughter of the Thuỷ family - has a loveless marriage with the eldest son of the Sở family - Sở Ninh Dực. A year after their marriage, she and her mother are schemed against and driven out of the Thuỷ family, and the Sở family cancels the marriage. At that moment, An Lạc discovers she is pregnant. From a timid young lady, An Lạc becomes more resilient and stronger to raise her child and take care of her mother. Later on, Sở Ninh Dực discovers everything and angrily takes An Lạc and their child to live with him, regardless of their divorce. However, An Lạc has changed completely; she is determined not to let anyone bully her or harm her son.

11. Love Turned into Marriage - Lục Xu
'Love Turned into Marriage' tells the story of Dương Cẩm Ngưng and Cố Thừa Đông, who marry for a special reason unknown to outsiders, a loveless marriage where it seems there is always an invisible bond between them. He has someone he loves, and she also had a deeply rooted first love; neither of them has the ability to love each other.
But fate has bound them together, and love has blossomed in this purposeful marriage. After the departure of Cố Thừa Đông, will they still have the chance to hold hands until the end of their lives?

12. Secret Military Marriage - Scotland Chiết Nhĩ Miêu
Cố Hoài Việt comes from a sniper background, where once the target is in position, it's just a matter of pulling the trigger. And Nghiêm Chân is the 'unlucky' target, they meet, marry, but neither of them develops any special feelings for each other. 'Secret Military Marriage' isn't a earth-shattering love story, it's just the unexpected encounter of two people standing on different hemispheres of love, or in other words, the arrangement of fate.

13. Marriage Mission - Băng Vũ
'Marriage Mission' follows Lục Thừa Dư, an eccentric and quirky man, and Lam Ninh, who inexplicably agrees to marry him, wearing a radiant smile that defies reason. The purpose of this marriage is solely Lam Ninh's; she aims to investigate his background, divorce, and leave.
But their married life is as bizarre as the reason for getting married in the first place. Lục Thừa Dư takes care of all household chores and meals, but only cooks for himself. Lam Ninh, on the other hand, is clueless about domestic tasks beyond squashing bugs. Will this marriage have a happy ending?

14. Flash Marriage - Ngư Ca
'Flash Marriage' is a newly released series with a gripping plot, tight narrative, and logical sequences, quickly gaining support from many readers. It combines two popular themes: military and marriage before love.
Kiến Tâm Duy has just broken up a seven-year relationship due to betrayal by both her lover and best friend. She impulsively goes on a blind date to show everyone that she's fine. During one blind date, she meets Giang Hạo - the military chief. Following the death of his five-year partner, Giang Hạo has never opened up to anyone. The two quickly move towards marriage for their own reasons.

15. Married Then Loved - Chu Khinh
Chu Khinh is a seasoned writer, and her works are always eagerly sought after by readers. Therefore, placing 'Married Then Loved' on the list of the best marriage before love novels is no surprise. Moreover, the story is incredibly sweet, with strong male and female leads that never fail to captivate.
Thẩm Kiều is a beautiful and charming girl who chooses Kling - a handsome and distinguished young man - as the harbor of her life. Unexpectedly, Kling only sees her as a plaything, openly flirting with other women behind her back. Thẩm Kiều, a strong woman, calmly removes him from her life. With any other man, Thẩm Kiều would remain composed. Only in front of Trình Dịch Dương does she become vulnerable, soft, like any other girl. Their marriage changes Thẩm Kiều, helping her realize the value of love.

16. If It's Not Love - Diệp Lạc Vô Tâm
Diệp Lạc Vô Tâm is renowned for love stories fraught with obstacles yet ending in perfect happiness. 'If It's Not Love' takes readers through a range of emotions from sorrow and regret to joy and sweetness.
Cảnh Mạc Vũ and Cảnh An Ngôn were raised as siblings. From a young age, An Ngôn harbored feelings for Mạc Vũ, but he only saw her as a sister. Determined to win his love, An Ngôn sets a trap for Mạc Vũ to marry her. However, Mạc Vũ distances himself even more. She constantly catches him with his mistress. Unable to bear it any longer, An Ngôn divorces Mạc Vũ. Three years later, he returns. An Ngôn's once calm heart is stirred once again.

17. Lucifer's Love - Mika Tan
The protagonist, Mandy Nhu, is a famous figure in the entertainment industry. Initially, she loves the supporting male character, Max Hang. However, Max Hang loves Mandy's older sister, and their unrequited love leads to a breakup. Subsequently, Mandy marries the young mayor, Lucifer Pham. It's only after Mandy marries Lucifer that Max regrets his actions, but he is coldly rejected by Mandy.
The male lead, Lucifer Pham, is talented, renowned, hails from a wealthy family, and holds considerable power. Initially, Mandy marries Lucifer not out of love but to restore her honor and seek revenge on her ex-lover. However, Lucifer is always forgiving, generous, gentle, and incredibly loving towards her. 'Lucifer's Love - Mika Tan' is a non-angsty story where the male lead spoils the female lead, filled with sweetness that makes others envious. If there are any obstacles, they only come from intentionally malicious supporting characters.

18. Elite Dreams 1: 99 Days as a Bride
'Elite Dreams 1: 99 Days as a Bride' features the male lead, Le Minh Vu, marrying the female lead, To Niem, for business and revenge purposes. Despite loving her, he conceals his feelings due to resentment. He remains cold towards her even though she actively pursues him with deep affection. Enduring numerous trials: a miscarriage, his father's suicide, and Niem's divorce petition followed by her departure from the mansion. Subsequently, she suffers from anxiety disorder, self-harming, and requires treatment. Four years pass, and Niem gradually recovers.
Fate brings them together again, and he decides not to let her go, wanting to keep her by his side despite their original marriage contract having only 9 days left. She becomes pregnant for the second time, but their happiness is short-lived as she miscarries again. She suffers to the point of developing dissociative identity disorder, once even attempting to stab him. The story initially tortures the female lead, then the male lead. Nevertheless, he perseveres in caring for her. As she recovers, she learns the truth about their past animosity. Love transcends hatred, and they refuse to miss each other again, embarking on rebuilding their happiness and remarrying.

19. Darling, Come Home with Me
'Darling, Come Home with Me' features the female lead, Quan Xiao Yan, an ordinary woman with no outstanding appearance, average IQ and EQ. On the other hand, the male lead, Jiang Li, is wealthy, intelligent, but wants to defy gender norms and dislikes women. Two individuals with different personalities marry for a common purpose. Naturally, it's a marriage on paper, with the underlying agreement being a fake marriage. In front of others, they are the perfect couple.
At home, they share household chores. After living together for a while, they realize they have fallen in love with each other. Quan Xiao Yan pretends to suggest divorce because she doesn't want to be 'immersed' in love anymore. Jiang Li realizes he no longer despises girls as before, and it turns out he's also 'immersed' like her. The story unfolds gently, amusingly, and humorously.

20. Married to the Rich Old Husband - Thien Phong Nhat Hac
The story begins when An Vo Dang joins a gathering with friends at an adult club, drinks a little, and unexpectedly catches the eye of someone in the bar who sees his beautiful appearance, so they conspire to drug him and enjoy a spring night. An Vo Dang luckily escapes, finding someone who is supposed to save him and sweetly calling out. Perhaps An Vo Dang's innocence and purity at that time softened the icy heart of CEO Hoac, who silently used actions he never thought of to save the young man. Then, the alcohol kicks in, and both end up in bed, with An Vo Dang's small friend leaving early in the morning.
The story slowly describes the warm life of a household of three people, the author's language creates an atmosphere for the story, adding strong points to this work. 'Married to the Rich Old Husband' - Thien Phong Nhat Hac has received a lot of praise from fans, some even read it several times and still want to drown in the sweet taste of the main couple like Hoac Van Xuyen's single friends. Some people send thanks to the editor and the author. Some say the story ends too quickly, not satisfying enough... But there are also many criticisms that the work is not as good as imagined.

21. Boss's Wife is a Princess - Hoa Nhi Bao
If you're bored with ancient time-travel genres, 'Boss's Wife is a Princess' will bring a completely new time-travel plot: modern time-travel. The story is full of humorous and quirky details about a princess living in modern times, finding everything strange beside a cold-faced husband who is always annoying.
Canh Y Nhan - the dual-talented princess of the Loc Nguyen country suddenly one day gets poisoned by the emperor suspecting her of being a spy. When she wakes up, she becomes the 19-year-old wife of the heir of the Luc Corporation. What's even more confusing is that her husband resembles the emperor from a past life.

22. Fairy Kisses and Post-Marital Love - Hoa Nhi Bao
Miss Cố An Nhiên and Mr. Tô Dịch Thừa, two strangers, share a commonality—they have both experienced broken relationships. As they become indifferent to love and, by chance, encounter each other, destiny brings them together. An Nhiên's mother always urges her to go on blind dates, hoping she will settle down soon. Once, mistaking him for her blind date, she proposes to him. Surprisingly, he accepts. A hastily arranged marriage born out of a misunderstanding.
Marriage, expected to be difficult, turns out to be smooth and simple. An Nhiên only wishes to be with an ordinary man, to build a simple life together. Yet, she ends up with a good husband and their interesting stories begin. 'Fairy Kisses and Post-Marital Love' is a light-hearted, humorous romance with unexpected twists.

23. Sweet Honey Marriage - Nine Matches Ly
'Sweet Honey Marriage' lives up to its name, bringing forth sweet flavors mixed with wit and humor, perfect for entertainment reading. The story is filled with intriguing twists, featuring intelligent protagonists with strong opinions.
From their first encounter, Phó Hoành Dật plays the role of a knight in shining armor, rescuing Thẩm Thanh Lan from danger. Since then, the two often 'coincidentally' meet. Unexpected events unfold in the Thẩm family, with Thanh Lan's grandmother on the verge of passing away while worrying about her granddaughter's marital affairs. Thanh Lan decides to approach him for a fake marriage to ease her grandmother's concerns.

24. Enchanting Divine Souls
'Enchanting Divine Souls' is a modern romance novel filled with sweetness and tenderness, suitable for those who enjoy gentle, heartfelt stories. The female lead, Thư Dao, is a famous actress with an independent and strong personality. The male lead, Khương Tri Ngật, is handsome, wealthy, and comes from a prestigious family. Initially cold and aloof, he later becomes gentle and caring. One night, they meet under the influence of alcohol and share a passionate encounter. Unexpectedly, Thư Dao becomes pregnant as a result.
When the news of her pregnancy out of wedlock is exposed by the media, it sparks intense public scrutiny. In response, Khương Tri Dật and Thư Dao enter into a marriage contract, presenting themselves as a happy couple to the public. Throughout Thư Dao's pregnancy, he stands by her side, providing her with a strong and peaceful support. Their feelings blossom, transitioning from none to love, as they embark on building a happy family together.

25. Who Understands My Heart - Lục Xu
'Who Understands My Heart' doesn't offer groundbreaking content, but the character of the female lead, Nhân Ly, is so well-developed that readers cannot look away. She resembles the character Tấm from the Vietnamese folktale Tấm Cám but is not weak or submissive in the face of abuse from her stepmother and stepsister.
As a child, Nhân Ly harbored feelings for Mạc Tu Lăng, but he only treated her kindly as his half-sister. Nhân Ly quickly buried her feelings and transferred her affections to another man. She endured humiliation from her stepmother and stepsister and had to break up with her lover in agony. At that moment, he appeared. Their marriage unfolded like a lifeline for Nhân Ly, happening in a flash.

26. Your Language
The male lead, Cố Văn Lan, is a doctor with a sad past, lacking family affection. His university biography is filled with romantic relationships, including with the female lead, Lý Khê Ngôn. Lý Khê Ngôn, a teacher by profession, has a gentle personality. In her university years, she once stole someone else's boyfriend. After many years, they coincidentally meet again, he doesn't recognize his former girlfriend, and she pretends not to know him either. On their second encounter, while intoxicated, she steals his heart. She stole his heart once during their university days, and this time, she won't let go.
Due to family pressure to marry and his handsome appearance, they marry each other. He agrees. You could call this an easy marriage. It's not necessary to be in love to get married. They marry and fulfill their marital responsibilities. Marriage builds a home, a place where love blossoms. 'Your Language' isn't overly dramatic or intense. It's a modern romance novel, sweet, gentle, and realistic, evoking emotions in the reader.

27. Loveless Marriage
'Loveless Marriage' features the female lead Lâm Lệ, who once stubbornly pursued love blindly. The male lead Chu Hàn has a past of stealing his best friend's girlfriend, despite her flaws, and has a son named Chu Gia Bân. Both have made mistakes in love. They are not clean-cut protagonists. However, making mistakes doesn't mean they don't deserve a second chance.
Fate brings Lâm Lệ and Chu Hàn together. Due to an unexpected event, they enter into a marriage agreement, a marriage in name only. Over time, he begins to realize his feelings for her, growing stronger each day. He suggests, 'Let's try to love each other.' Two individuals who have experienced many ups and downs in life, carrying emotional scars that are hard to heal. Now they meet, soothing each other's hearts and reigniting their love once more.

28. Who Understands My Heart
'Who Understands My Heart' features the female lead Giang Nhân Ly, a beautiful and intelligent girl with a strong personality. She remembers those who treat her well and those who do her wrong. A girl with principles, talented and skilled in many areas. The female lead meets the male lead Mạc Tu Lăng from a young age, and they have feelings for each other. But due to pride, neither of them is willing to confess their feelings first.
As time goes by and they grow up, Mạc Tu Lăng goes abroad, while Nhân Ly accompanies someone else. After some unhappy experiences, they inadvertently become a couple, entering into a casual marriage. Through many ups and downs, obstacles, they gradually understand and love each other more. The love from the past, when reignited, brings warmth to their once cold marriage.

29. Waiting for a Sunny Day - Điệp Chi Linh
'Waiting for a Sunny Day' carries the gentle and profound style of Điệp Chi Linh, depicting a simple love story. The story is neither excessively sweet nor filled with heart-wrenching plots, resembling a real-life fairy tale.
Tiêu Tinh is born into a wealthy family but lacks the arrogance often associated with the nobility. Despite being betrothed, her fiancé, Thẩm Quân Tắc, is despicable, deceiving her when she first arrives in the United States and showing no respect for women. Although her marriage feels like a funeral, Tiêu Tinh refuses to succumb to it. She marries Quân Tắc but always lives life on her own terms. As for Quân Tắc, he initially sees Tiêu Tinh as a delayed bomb, but at some point, his heart no longer listens to reason.

30. Marriage Symphony - Bản Lật Tử
The storyline revolving around showbiz in this series isn't a new motif, but what sets it apart is how the author constructs the narrative. Despite the competition within the industry, there's a lack of heaviness, with a touch of humor that makes it quite enjoyable for readers.
The male lead of 'Marriage Symphony' - Bản Lật Tử, is quite outspoken, often causing emotional distress with his words. Kiều Dĩ Thần in this story is no exception. Known for his temperamental nature, anyone who has worked with him has likely been wounded by his words. Of course, they console themselves by saying, 'It's okay, even his wife gets scolded by him, so what are we?'*
For those familiar with the author's works, it's safe to say they are full of sweetness, tenderness, and humor. So, those with fragile hearts can rest assured diving into this, while those with stronger constitutions may find it a refreshing change of pace.

