Completed Romance Novels Recs
Completed Romance Novels Recs
This is a list of all the novels that I have read with a female protagonist. Most of them have romance. Everything on this list has a happy ending of course. Some are more slice of life and some are very dramatic, but in the end these novels all left a good impression on me.
Not all the novels on this list are equally good. Some are okay, some are good, some are loved a lot. Nevertheless, I managed to complete them, so that means they're all readable.
For novels that are my absolute favourites which are those that I will reread many times, I will mark them with a "Best-Loved" award.
Some may get a "Honorable Mention" if they don't quite make it to Best-Loved, but they do stand out from the rest.
I will try my best to leave my impression of the novel in the comments. For some novels I will only say it's an enjoyable read which means for some reason or another they don't make the Best-Loved or Honorable Mentions list.
Acronyms I use often include FL aka female lead (also MC aka main character) and ML aka male lead.
Not all the novels on this list are equally good. Some are okay, some are good, some are loved a lot. Nevertheless, I managed to complete them, so that means they're all readable.
For novels that are my absolute favourites which are those that I will reread many times, I will mark them with a "Best-Loved" award.
Some may get a "Honorable Mention" if they don't quite make it to Best-Loved, but they do stand out from the rest.
I will try my best to leave my impression of the novel in the comments. For some novels I will only say it's an enjoyable read which means for some reason or another they don't make the Best-Loved or Honorable Mentions list.
Acronyms I use often include FL aka female lead (also MC aka main character) and ML aka male lead.
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Created: Dec 16th, 2020, Updated: Nov 23rd, 2021
Created Dec 16th, 2020
Updated Nov 23rd, 2021
59 Chapters Every 94.5 Day(s) 3499 Readers 53 Reviews 07-03-2020
Not gonna lie, this one is a bit weird. Worth a read though if you like mermaids.
59 Chapters Every 111.4 Day(s) 7077 Readers 94 Reviews 10-31-2019
The ML does allll the work in this one.
440 Chapters Every 90.6 Day(s) 2465 Readers 30 Reviews 08-26-2020
This is a very typical face-slapping/rise from nothing/dramatic type of novel. I would like this more, except it's too long and the MC's best friend... more>>
120 Chapters Every 2.6 Day(s) 4505 Readers 106 Reviews 04-13-2024
This is a reverse harem type story. I honestly love it a lot, but don't go in expecting really epic romance. The FL is fulfilling... more>>
16 Chapters Every 211.5 Day(s) 2692 Readers 30 Reviews 10-03-2015
Not really as satisfying as I wished it to be which means I guess it's pretty realistic.
20 Chapters Every 3.4 Day(s) 3828 Readers 33 Reviews 03-30-2015
Hmmmm don't remember much.
0 Chapters Every 120.5 Day(s) 2337 Readers 31 Reviews 07-16-2019
Overly dramatic. The FL deserves better.
441 Chapters Every 116.4 Day(s) 20848 Readers 542 Reviews 05-26-2021
How should I say this? The MC is both smart and s*upid at the same time. The ML is really too mystical/overpowered. It is nevertheless... more>>
130 Chapters Every 1.4 Day(s) 7379 Readers 84 Reviews 10-15-2020
Highly unrealistic, but I enjoy the rising from the bottom type of MC, so what can I say?
0 Chapters Every 3.3 Day(s) 3081 Readers 24 Reviews 07-06-2016
Oh wow, take note of the drama tag. This is truly filled with drama.
709 Chapters Every 124.7 Day(s) 15699 Readers 265 Reviews 03-31-2019
Very interesting concept! I do enjoy this story a lot. The only thing is that the main characters were rather overpowered which seemed unrealistic.
213 Chapters Every 121.9 Day(s) 6832 Readers 94 Reviews 07-31-2020
This is the most shameless MC I have ever read. It's funny, but wow I feel second hand embarrassment for her sometimes.
0 Chapters Every 85.8 Day(s) 5387 Readers 134 Reviews 11-27-2020
I feel so bad for the MC. She deserves better in life. I wouldn't call this a very happy ending. The author did her best... more>>
7 Chapters Every 448.4 Day(s) 2487 Readers 25 Reviews 03-27-2016
Funny short read with a clueless MC.
#69Lucia
272 Chapters Every 110.1 Day(s) 19381 Readers 274 Reviews 12-04-2019
CONTENT WARNING: contains smut... more>>
137 Chapters Every 85.8 Day(s) 4764 Readers 53 Reviews 12-23-2020
Kind of different because the FL got a retry on her transmigration. The only thing I dislike is that the ending was very abrupt.
500 Chapters Every 86.1 Day(s) 3970 Readers 104 Reviews 10-30-2020
Do you like those slow farming games? This is what this novel is like. There are no ups or downs, just a slow grind.
#72The Feast
321 Chapters Every 85.7 Day(s) 4127 Readers 61 Reviews 11-20-2020
Really enjoyable. This is very slice of life be warned! This is for people who enjoy lots of talk about food. It's not quite moving... more>>
168 Chapters Every 101 Day(s) 3525 Readers 117 Reviews 05-03-2020
I have incredibly mixed feelings about this novel. It is able to really tug at your heart strings. I laughed, I cried, and I sighed. I was worried about the weak female lead, but unlike usual, where I'm annoyed by weaker FL, I really love her. She is weak, but she has her bottom line. When it came to crucial times, she never backed down.... more>>
79 Chapters Every 129.1 Day(s) 2174 Readers 17 Reviews 04-28-2019
It's a novel concept though I don't think the execution was done very well. Maybe it's because the translation seemed very close to MTL.
6 Chapters Every 229.2 Day(s) 1094 Readers 9 Reviews 09-13-2020
Really short and sweet.
Comments (5)
Added March 2021:
1) My Whole Family are Villains: Honorable mention super full of familial love. Very nice to read. The twin's brother sister relationship is so sweet.
2) The Villain's Contract Lover: very fluffy. I love the MC as a fox spirit.
3) I Became The Stepmother of My Ex-husband: Best loved award! Really good read. Historical setting with a reincarnated MC. She is a firecracker!!
4) Escaped Wife of a Tyrant CEO: only read this if you like yandere MLs. Compelling story but it's very dark.
5) She Become Sweet and Cuddly: very enjoyable read! ML is some saint. MC is fiesty and cute. I love her coquettishness.
6) Wangye, this Concubine is Busy: short fluffy read with a kickass MC.
7) Easily Set Aflame: pretty bland generic romance. MC is a doormat. The saving grace is that the translation is top notch.
Added in Feburary 2021:
1) Parental Qualification Certification: Honorable Mention almost Best Loved. This one really makes you think!
2) Wife Became A Minor Before Divorce: short and sweet read.
3) My daughter is the family head: really good!!! Very strong and smart MC.
4) The Civil Author Can Have Sweet Dreams: kind of slow and boring. It's fluffy though.
I'm going to start commenting for the titles I added after the list was created. This will help people follow the new additions I have made.
- Slowly Falling for Changkong - Honorable Mention (Tier 1)
- Black-Bellied Dad - Honorable Mention (Tier 1)
- Master Qiao's Secretary Maid - Honorable mention (Tier 2)
- Heroine Saves a Gentleman - Honorable Mention (Tier 1)
- I’m Not Your Female Lead! - Enjoyable
- After Transmigrating Into the Cultivation World, the School Topper Was Reborn - Slow-paced
- The Feast - slice of life
- If You Are a Dodder Flower - enjoyable but slightly problematic
- My Lord Is a Stone - novel concept