This is a slow burn. The MC is only a year older than the ML.  They have great chemistry.  The ML is very ruthless, even... more>> at a young age, and he does horrible things to keep the one he loves safe. <<less

OMG! The tears! Those are his tears BTW.

I also like the manhua. It's early days yet, but it just might be better than the novel-- if only because it's easier to visualize... more>> what's going on. Also, the MC and ML don't meet til later in the novel-- but the manhua is able to insert a few sweet moments in. Nevertheless, the manhua is over 90% similar to the book. <<less

Really funny . I liked it and I am not a gamer.

The parrot is really funny.

He's hopelessly devoted to her.... more>>

ML is also the main protagonist. <<less

I don't the ML is sweet or adorable. Actually, he's pretty ruthless and overbearing. Nevertheless, I am going to list this because he's very devoted... more>> and you don't come across very many male protagonist in romance novels. It's an okay read. The second half is better than the beginning. <<less

This features a male protagonist that becomes devoted to a woman he met when they were kids. She helped him a lot when he was a kid, and he became her biggest ally after that. For 8 years, he had eyes for no one else. The romance takes a back seat, in fact, it's hardly there. Nevertheless, it's a good read.... more>>

The FL is a politically savvy, ruthless regent princess that runs the country for her little brother. The MC is an ambitious underdog that helps her cement her political power and stabilize the country. <<less

ML is needy,clingy, and jealous. There's no plot. Just fluffy sweetness. I like how the author made the guy the emotional, irrational one with mood... more>> swings. The woman was more level-headed. <<less

Emperor is inexperienced and awkward with women. But he does sweet little tasks to serve the one he loves. Very respectful of MC.

ML goes to great lengths to get the one he loves.

If you often have 2nd ML syndrome, you might want to give this one a shot.  This is a love triangle. Warning: the people involved are married, in some cases, to others.... more>>

The novel is different than the manhwa.

In the novel. The sensitive, loving ML gets the girl.

In the manhwa, the cold, distant ML gets the girl. <<less

Reading this now. ML is different from the author's typical cold,  possessive characters that you see in her other novels like To Be a Virtuous... more>> Wife. He's a beauty. Gender roles have been switched. <<less