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straight romance with likable leads

I've seen my fair share of boring mary sues and unlikable female leads who make all the wrong decisions. So, to spare you the pain of reading clichéd stories with irritating characters, here is a list of romance webtoons/mangas with endearing, unique or admirable female leads that you can't help but root for.
All(28) / manga(28)

Shinobu Koi hodo -Suki sugiru Danna-sama ni Dekiai saretemasu-

 9.0(244 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Tsurugi ichiro
Genre(s): Josei / Romance / Smut

The most highly skilled ninja and village leader proposes to the clumsy, but sweet ninja-in-training. However, due to a misunderstanding, they both believe that their love is one sided.

The ML is possessive, stoic, but caring in his own way. The female lead reminds me of the love hashira from kny. She’s incredibly strong (physically & mentally), loves to eat and is an all around sweetheart. Love their chemistry and this story. Despite the sweet cover, this is also a smut.

17 07,2020

Thirsty Thirty

 8.8(280 voted)
Complete
Author(s): Jung eun soo
Genre(s): Webtoons / Josei / Shoujo / Comedy / Drama / Romance / Slice Of Life

Despite the odd title, it’s a serious story about the woes of being a woman who’s turning 30. From the constant pressure to get married, to the stress of working, this story follows the FL’s struggles as she comes to terms with “losing her youth” and falling out of love (and in love again)

18 07,2020

Gentleman or Beast?

 8.9(449 voted)
Complete
Author(s): Torai sigma
Genre(s): Josei / Mature / Romance / Smut

Full of cliches but I kinda enjoyed it. Waitress is kidnapped and sold but is saved by the gentleman who frequents the establishment where she works. She comes to believe that he saved her only because she was a nobleman’s daughter and that she had the title he (a nouveau riche man) needed. However, their true relationship runs deeper than what is on the surface. And, as she finds out later, they might even share a past.

19 07,2020

Gokusen

 9.5(268 voted)
Complete
Author(s): MORIMOTO Kozueko
Genre(s): Action / Comedy / Drama / Josei / Romance / School Life

Heiress to one of the most powerful yakuza groups becomes a math teacher in a school for delinquents. Though most of her students are airheads, one of them catches on quickly and begins examining her true background. I love the dynamic between the two main characters! The plot is basically a lot of short comedic stories in between the romantic main plot, but believe me it is entertaining. Don't let the art throw you off. The story is fantastic.

26 07,2020

I Became the Hero's Mom

 9.6(303 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Go Eun Chae,엉쓰
Genre(s): Webtoons / Drama / Fantasy / Romance

There's something about this one that I absolutely LOVE. Maybe it's bc I'm a sucker for stories where the male lead falls first.

09 12,2020

Toy Complex

 9.2(627 voted)
Complete
Author(s): Lee yoonhee
Genre(s): Smut / Romance / School Life / Webtoons

Girl sleeps with a cute part-timer on an impulse but falls for him when they become classmates in college. Refreshing story where the girl pursues the guy + class difference.

14 02,2021

Priscilla's Marriage Request

 9.4(133 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Lim seo-rim,Melona
Genre(s): Fantasy / Historical / Romance / Webtoons
13 04,2021

Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku

 9.6(167 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Shiki,Hasumi Natsume
Genre(s): Shoujo

I didn't expect to like this as much as I did but BOY, does it slap. Shrewd prince lived a mundane existence until he meets his airheaded fiancée who proclaims that she has "memories of her past life" and that they're "currently live in an otome game." He has no clue why she's trying so hard to become a villainess, but he finds her enthusiasm fascinating. As it turns out, she's exactly what he needed to spice up his boring life.

12 08,2021

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