Modern Romance Novels: Must-Read Contemporary Fiction

My family was on the poverty line and had no way to support me in college. I had to work part-time every day just to make ends meet and afford to get into the university. That was when I met her—the pretty girl in my class that every boy dreamt of asking out. I was well aware she was out of my league. Nevertheless, I mustered all my courage and bravely told her that I had fallen for her. To my surprise, she agreed to be my girlfriend. With the sweetest smile I had ever seen, she told me that she wanted my first gift for her to be the latest and top-of-the-line iPhone. I worked like a dog and even did my classmates’ laundry to save up. My hard work eventually paid off after a month. I finally got to buy what she wanted. But as I was wrapping my gift, I saw her in the dressing room, making out with the captain of the basketball team. She then heartlessly made fun of my inadequacy and made a fool out of me. To make things worse, the guy whom she cheated on me with even punched me in the face. Desperation washed over me, but there was nothing I could do but lie on the floor as they trampled on my feelings. But then, my father called me out of the blue, and my life turned upside down. It turned out that I was a billionaire's son.

Once a master of both healing and combat, Kayce lost everything-his memory, his power, and his dignity. Betrayed and left to wander the streets, he became the laughingstock of his in-laws: the so-called "useless son-in-law" who couldn't even fend for himself. But legends couldn't stay buried forever. As Kayce's memories resurface, so did the man he used to be-skilled, fearless, and unstoppable. With precision and power, he began to shatter every insult thrown his way. From street beggar to international powerhouse, Kayce rose again-this time, with his radiant wife by his side and vengeance in his heart. The man they mocked was the man who would make them kneel.

For two years, Ashton had poured his heart into his marriage, yet Emalee's heart remained cold. Despite his dedication, Emalee presented him with divorce papers. She bluntly stated she could not remain married to a man whose net worth was less than a million dollars. Ashton signed the papers, closing one chapter of his life and stepping into a new beginning. Then, Ashton revealed his secret identities: a music mogul, a medical expert, and a martial arts master—each persona impressive enough to stun the world. As Ashton’s true capabilities came to light, Emalee was overwhelmed with deep regret.

"Never let anyone treat you like shit!" I learned that the hard way. For three years, I lived with my in-laws. They didn't treat me as their son-in-law but as a slave. I put up with everything because of my wife, Yolanda Lambert. She was the light of my life. Unfortunately, my whole world came crashing down the day I caught my wife cheating on me. I have never been so heartbroken. To have my revenge, I revealed my true identity. I was none other than Liam Hoffman-the heir of a family with trillions of dollars in assets! The Lamberts were utterly shocked after the big reveal. They realized what fools they had been for treating me like trash. My wife even knelt down and begged for my forgiveness. What do you think I did? Did I take her back or made her suffer? Find out!

Five years ago, he upped and left his wife without informing her. He had always felt unworthy. As a result, he decided to go and become a better man. It took him five whole years of daily hard work. When he was satisfied, he returned as a powerful and honorable man. He intended to start a family with his wife. But he got back to meet the greatest shocker of his life. He actually had a daughter!

"Men are scum, but women are no saints!" Never in a million years did Alexander expect that the one woman he loved would betray him the way she did. He saved her from getting raped and ended up being sent to prison for four years. During his stay behind bars, he honed his skills in both martial arts and medicine. He thought he would marry his fiancée once he got out. But to his greatest surprise, she had moved on with the man who sent him to prison. The two backstabbers were about to get married. Consumed by rage, Alexander embarked on a journey to make them pay. He stripped them of their happiness one by one. In the end, his cheating fiancée fell to her knees and begged for forgiveness. Alexander thought he was done with love and anything that had to do with women. However, he soon learned that an heiress actually gave birth to his child while he was locked up. This realization changed his whole world all over again. He was confused, to say the least!

Fresh from settling an old score, Erik planned to fade into a quiet life—until he moved in with a stunning boss lady. Surrounded by beauties and chaos, Erik seemed like an easygoing guy... but his secret life told a different story. As those around him began uncovering his true identity, layers of mystery unraveled. Those who envied or provoked him quickly learned the truth: crossing Erik meant facing forces beyond imagination. "My friends thrive. My enemies fall."

Former special forces soldier Peter Wang is tasked to serve as a security guard in one of Golden City's top firms to protect his beautiful employer, Bella Song. As a fighter who survived the grueling life in the military, he dismissed the job as menial and simple. Little did he know, he gravely miscalculated. At the heart of a seemingly peaceful city, Peter found himself treading dangerously through vicious gangs and atrocious personalities while winning the hearts of several beautiful women along the way --the elusive Bella, esteemed Amelia, sweet Elaine, youthful Shelly, gentle Lisa, and more. Who can defeat our Mighty Soldier King? Read to find out.

In the eyes of outsiders, Alvaro, a man who lived with his wife's family, appeared to be nothing more than a total loser. In the eyes of his wife's family, Alvaro was no better than a servant. Following a devious conspiracy, Alvaro was humiliatingly expelled from the Douglas family. Yet, unbeknownst to all, in that very moment, the birth of an unparalleled man, capable of sending shivers through the world, was set in motion...

Life was straightforward for Dominik, or so he thought. He ruled over a prison housing thousands of cunning and ambitious individuals. There was little to no drama, but one day, his fiancee, who already held a high-ranking position in the military, casually tore up their marriage contract and threw it in his face. It was not until then that he realized... As he stepped out of his corner, a whole new story unfolded that would shock everyone. Wanna follow Dominik on this journey?

"Keith, I need to you have sex with my wife secretly." This request hit me like a bolt from the blue. My billionaire boss just asked me to secretly have sex with his wife, a charming lady from the upper class. I was merely his driver! Why did he ask me to do such a thing? Was he impotent? Did he find his wife sexually unattractive? Or was he out of his mind? Before I could ask him any questions, he explained why he made such an outrageous request. He wanted me to impregnate her! My boss's father suffered from cancer and had only two years to live. As the first son, he was given an ultimatum to produce an heir, otherwise, his inheritance worth billions of dollars would be given to his younger brother. Now that he was desperate, he revealed why he hadn't been able to impregnate his wife during their eight-year-old marriage. He suffered from necrospermia—dead sperm! Nobody, including his wife, knew about his condition. I was his confidante, so he wanted me to do the job. I agreed because I couldn't resist his wife's charm. She was every man's dream. From that day, the course of my life changed for good. I became a billionaire and strings of beautiful women were at my beck and call. And here is my story...

My wife didn't want to have children, so we agreed to have sterilization surgery together. Little did I know, she regretted it after I had the surgery. She said, "I feel like two people should have a child together. Now that you've had the surgery, I'll have to find someone else like Nick, and when the child is born, we can raise it together." It turns out she had already made up her mind to have a child with someone else. So I smiled and said, "Okay." But as she wished, I asked for a divorce. Now she regrets it.

Benjamin, after three devoted years of marriage, was stunned when his wife, Rosalie, handed him divorce papers, dismissing him as a failure. Swallowed by sorrow, he decided to start anew. At the moment of signing the divorce, he unveiled his true self. He was an heir to a trillion-dollar fortune, a celebrated medical expert, and a skilled martial artist. Each revelation took the world by storm. Rosalie, witnessing his series of incredible achievements, was thrown into disbelief. "Why? This can't be true! Darling, let's get back together!" But Benjamin, unwavering, simply said, "No." Would Benjamin find it in his heart to forgive his ex-wife? What would the future hold for their relationship?

For love, Nolan swallowed his pride as a man and lived with his wife's family for three years. He did everything to please them even though everyone looked down on him. Nolan had high hopes that he would be happy with his wife one day, but it all ended in tears after she betrayed him. It wasn't until later that everyone discovered his true identity. Nolan was actually the heir to a big empire and a billionaire tycoon. Realizing her stupidity, his mother-in-law who always maltreated him desperately pleaded for mercy. "Let bygones be bygones, Nolan. Love is all about forgiving, right? You should make up with my daughter. She's the perfect woman for you." Nolan saw through this greedy woman. What choice would he make?

The Study and history about the human body

Some people go back in time to be godly men, others go back in time to be kings. When Ning Feng went back in time... The world has changed. Ailen Beasts invaded, and Soul Masters abounded. Ning Feng stabilized his development and secretly killed his enemies in this world of menacing crisis. A generation of behind-the-scenes masterminds quietly rose to prominence.

Crime

He is the Lord of the Heavenly King Hall, the old Kunlun monster, and the Stay-Home dad. Let's see the cultivation adventure of an invincible dad.

Caesar's desperate quest for financial freedom drives him into La Cherussia, a lethal Mafia empire promising wealth beyond imagination. There, he meets his demise in a brutal clash with rival factions. But a few days later, he wakes up in the body of the slain Mafia patriarch's sole heir, propelled by the powers of a necklace gifted to him by an enigmatic lady. It lures him toward a coveted artifact that can grant him permanence in this new reality. However, there is a price to be paid as the shadows of his past linger. The game begins. He must survive or die...

Tang Han, a junior student of medical university, obtained the inheritance of the ancient Xuanmen medicine king door from the ancestral black ring. From then on he became a doctor. He beat ghosts and demons, won countless beauties' favor, and became the divine doctor King.