Instead of OP CEO or arrogant and domineering ML, these precious MLs need coaxing and feel inferior to the MC (or vice versa in some cases). EVEN THOUGH THEY'RE SO PRECIOUS AND DESERVE THE WORLD!! Most of them are insecure and afraid their partner will leave or no longer like them due to their flaws/illness/background/past/etc. There is a lot of pampering, coaxing, understanding, and healing in these beautiful stories. I've tried to put similar setting/vibe stories together so the list is easier to navigate. BG in the first half and BL in the second half :)... more>>

Recently I've seen more recommendation lists on this trope and I'm SOOO HAPPY that these beautiful stories are finally getting some appreciation!! I'll do my best to also find some less popular gems for you all to read >.< Please also comment any stories you would like me to add!

*also, I know I sorta write more for some novels, less for others. It honestly depends on my mood & memory of the novel. So don't feel discouraged about the ones I write less on, they're all well written books :) I also try to only include novels that are 4 stars and above, unless I REALLY think that the story deserves wayyyy more. <<less

the list where all the small pp mls are ... more>>

and the list where i hate every single one of these mls

if the male lead has "always loved them but has had to be mean to protect them"...that's called emotional abuse and they deserve death.

the fls should have gotten together with someone they actually had chemistry with--another woman in the novel 

...yes i am reading these bc i have bad taste mind your business   <<less

Like the title said, well mostly it's romcom though, not sure I will add non school life here.... more>>

Series are ordered in rank number based on my enjoyment, you can ignore this since we might have different tastes.

Note:

- Updated = Last time modified

- Prev Rank = the Previous rank before I update my thought about the series.

Note 2: I am likely to exclude triangle love drama that been dragged/milk for so long <<less

novels that irritate the sh*t out of me bc of the mc. ... more>>

and where the love interest needs to find someone else or die 

bg, bl, and gl <<less

Our recommendations of BL|Yaoi novels that revolve around arranged or forced relationships and/or marriages. 

Former Title: "The ** Gong & the Shou that was Forced to Marry Him / Stay Married to Him"... more>>

** Indifferent, Cold, Fierce, Tyrant, etc.. Not Scum!!

( ..At least not entirely or unredeemable)

[1] Forced Marriage (Ancient China)

The Cold Prince / Tyrant Emperor Gong   +
The MC Shou that was Offered / Sent to the Imperial Harem / Forced to Marry 

[2] Forced Marriage (Modern)
- Family Arranged Marriage / Engagement / Betrothal
- Coerced Marriage / Contract

[3] ** / Scum Gong & the Shou that wants to divorce

[4] Flash Marriage: Marriage First, Fall in Love Later
- Blind Date, One Night Stand 
- Marriage Agreement / Contract
- Love After Marriage
- Plot fits the current title but not the theme (former title)

 《 Spoiler Tag: All HE~ 》 NOT SORTED <<less

Suddenly having husband, children, etc. 
Whether due to transmigration or by situation outside MC control.... more>>

Some I haven't read so unconfirmed

Order: CN, CN (bl), KR, JP <<less

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My favorite male yandere stories

Yaoi, fluff, smut, heart melting, sweet, sometimes with a few tears to shed but 99% HE!! (I avoid tragic ending as much as possible.) List not in order. Constantly updated as I read more and more BL (◕‿◕✿)
Highly recommended reads : 'Deep in the Act', 'The Rental Shop Owner',  'Assistant Architect', 'The Founder of Diabolism', 'Heaven Official's Blessing', 'Haka No Naka'.  ... more>>

For fluff（ ＾ν＾）: Assistant Architect, Love Stops Rumours, The Daily Life of being the Campus Idol's Fake Boyfriend, Transmigration into a Mob Character...

For Best all around : The Founder if Diabolism, Heaven Official's Blessing  (same author)

For action: Thrive in Catastrophe, Kill the Lights, Advance Bravely  <<less

Just every danmei novel I've read that involves marriages—from arranged, forced, or even marriage of conveniences. ... more>>

List is from latest I've read to oldest.

My ratings criteria are: 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Totally enjoyed and made a great inpression to me. Don't care about the flaws since I liked it so much. 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Enjoyed but felt that something is missing or could've been better. 

⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Passable but won't probably read again or would reread if I get bored and want a familiar novel.

⭐️⭐️ - Progressed significantly with reading and probably finished just to get it over with. 

⭐️ - Most likely dropped because one thing annoyed me so much that I couldn't get past it. <<less

⋆ ˚｡⋆୨♡୧⋆ ˚｡⋆... more>>

arranged marriage / forced marriage / contractual relationships 

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male leads grovelling after f*cking up the relationship for over a 100 chapters 

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i love when the fls go back in time but i THRIVE on mls going back and trying to fix their mistakes ... more>>

a majority of these are not good but i still read them anyways 

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I created this list because of those who are finding it hard to find a Novel of their taste 

I'm trying to find all the novels I've finished reading so that I can finally count how much of a veteran I am

The ones that I feel need more reach and need to be read by people. ... more>>

will keep editing tags as i add novels to the list. <<less

Boring, cliche story / dull character

my favorite danmei novels ... more>>

including: 

historical | modern| sci-fi | thriller | crime | horror  <<less

Here are some historical novels with a happy ending where the MC and the ML get married "reluctantly or forced" either due to a marriage of convenience,an arranged or a forced one ,estranged,awkward and sometimes hateful at first but their relationship improves and they end up falling in love together .... more>>

-One sided  love is also included here ,if the MC or the ML is in love with the other but it's unrequited. 

-This list doesn't include novels where the MC and ML are in love and  get married willingly 

*feel free to recommand similar novels in the comments i would apreciate it* <<less

what it says on the tin! some of these stories have CWs so be aware!... more>>

if you have any recommendations, let me know in the comments :) <<less

Mpreg.......... more>>

Includes Qts <<less

Only BL... more>>

Includes QTs where the original world is set in the futuristic world....

Other QTs stories are not included <<less

Mostly about MC transmigration into a cannon fodder tropes. Rebirth, age regression and/or second chances to live their lives and getting revenge from the white... more>> lotus/green tea b*****s, and also ML's regretting their missed opportunities or trying to get the MC to love them again.   <<less