Best Epic Arranged Marriage Fanfics
Arranged Marriage fanfics over 100,000 words — the long-form treatment of the trope. Curated from AO3, ranked by kudos.
Top 20 Epic Arranged Marriage Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Each fic is tagged with arranged marriage and falls in the over 100,000 words range.
a stone to break your soul, a song to save it
by rikke
When the entire cultivation world turns against Wei Wuxian, Jiang Cheng comes up with a plan to save him and arranges a marriage between his brother and the Second Jade of Lan, Lan Wangji.
A Gilded World
by smiles
Jeon Seokjin has exactly four weeks to stop the impending engagement of his younger brother, doomed to a loveless marriage. The only way to stop it is to make a better match, more advantageous, more lucrative for the Jeon family. It's impossible. It's his only option.Min Yoongi does not want, will n
symbiosis
by taecheeks
symbiosis- n. interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both.“So that means you’re okay with it?” Jungkook asks, his tone an odd mix of surprise and sarcasm.Taehyung hums his affirmation, making Jungkook finally look at him. His e
Aphelion
by TimaeusKosmou
Harry gets hit by a killing curse and instead of dying travels to a different reality where he is the bratty husband of the Minister of Magic Tom Riddle. Harry realizes that his husband actually hates him and can barely tolerate his scandalous and petty behaviour and married him only for political c
The House of Lord Potter-Black
by StarLight_Massacre
A chance meeting for Harry sets him on a path he was never meant to travel. With his eyes opened, struggling to control the anger inside of him over the lies and manipulations, a sudden adoption and unlikely allies work to split him from Dumbledore. With two lordships and the responsibilities they e
prince & prince
by Authoress
Note to self: don't accidentally fall in love with a prince who's in an arranged marriage keeping your kingdoms from declaring war against each other. Especially when you're spying on him as his manservant.
Yan Genshin Impact x Reader
by ddarkerdreams
Genshin Impact yandere stories, that will continue to be expanded over time!(Originally posted on my tumblr, ddarker-dreams).Please do not reupload/translate onto other websites without my permission!
A Desperate Arrangement
by mikkimouse
"I'm sorry, I believe there's something wrong with my hearing," Stiles said. "Because I could have sworn you just told me you set up a betrothal agreement with the Hales. A betrothal agreement involving me. Me." Scott smiled his easygoing smile and nodded, which told Stiles no, he hadn't misheard
honeymouthed and full of wildflowers
by pududoll (aprilclash)
“Honestly, losing a war might almost be a better option than this.”Mark is marrying Donghyuck to save his kingdom, but he wonders who will save him from his husband, or his husband from him.
A Lesson in Thorns
by arkastadt
After Hirotsu gives them their offerings, they exchange rings, and Dazai never, not once, breaks eye contact even as they're instructed to kiss. Chuuya expects a wet tongue in his mouth as some sort of demonstration of dominance, so he's surprised when Dazai's hand lifts to cover them both, and the
Down a Rabbit Hole to Westeros
by Lamia_Kuei
A SI into Selyse Florent, later Selyse Baratheon. Refusing this time around to be vexed by a mustache, lack of indoor plumbing, and no more guacamole in favor of keeping her eyes on the prize: Surviving the upcoming Long Night and not letting Melisandre go Full Melisandre.
An Elegant Solution
by giraffeter
When Jiang Yanli joins Jiang Cheng in visiting Wei Wuxian at the Burial Grounds, the two brothers are on the verge of cutting ties forever — until Jiang Yanli has a better idea. Wei Wuxian doesn't need to leave the sect. He needs to get married, and she has the perfect Sect Leader in mind.When Lan W
they tumble down
by thimbleful
He meets her gaze for the shortest moment before turning to look out over the woods, gesturing at it with a gloved hand. “Is this why you brought me here? To talk about memories?”“No. I wanted to talk about marriage.”When Sansa suggests it's time for her and Jon to marry, she means they should make
Must Brave the Thorns
by inexplicifics
Twenty years ago, the Warlord of the North came down out of the mountains and slew the king of Kaedwen, taking crown and kingdom for his own. Everyone expected him to be overthrown almost immediately, but he has only grown ever more secure in his position. Finally, the other countries around Kaedwen
My Name On Your Lips
by feelslikefire
Yuuri Katsuki has been betrothed to the High King's son, Victor, since he was just a child; furthermore, as an omega, he's forbidden from practicing magic in combat. For years, he's been able to put off the former because the Prince was traveling abroad, and gotten around the latter by practicing wi
worthless pride
by cxscas
Oikawa Tooru is the only legitimate son of the Western king which should make him the sole heir to the throne. Except that he's not. That's because he's an omega, and omegas aren't fit to rule. With his title stripped from him, Tooru is handed over as a peace offering to the Southern king's son, Iwa
Conceal Me What I Am
by Himboskywalker
Separatist Propaganda is turning the Republic against the Jedi Order and the Senate sees no choice but to join in a political alliance to fight dissent on a unified front.An alliance is proposed through an arranged marriage,between a Jedi Knight and Republic Senator. Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Ken
Of Emeralds and Trumpeter Swans
by AuroraRose2081
Elphaba—only ward to Oz the Great and Terrible—is used to loneliness. She likes her solitude. That is until Galinda Upland is suddenly dragged into her life, turning her once lonely world completely on its head.
Last Resort
by Tempest (sniperct)
The war has not gone well for anyone. The Alliance has three months left before collapse. The Horde is not much better off. With neither victory or death as options, Sylvanas proposes an alternative. A treaty, to ease tensions and open borders, with a political hostage to ensure that both sides stay
Freia
by Winterfelland
Sansa has never heard so much sadness and regret in simply a name, ‘Lyanna... Lyanna’s boy. I tried.’She desperately wants to leave and for a second she fears he might die and she will be the only one to witness it. Then, he finds his breath again and shakes his head as if he himself does not unders
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About Arranged Marriage
Characters enter a marriage arranged by others, often for political, financial, or family reasons. Romance may develop despite or because of the circumstances.
The tension between duty and desire, plus watching strangers slowly fall in love despite the unconventional start.
Common scenarios: Political alliances, family business mergers, cultural traditions, royal marriages, peace treaties.
About This List
This list of 20epic Arranged Marriage fanfics spans 4,997,938 total words. Kudos range from 5,875 on the newest entries to 42,701 on the most established. 70% are marked complete — check the status flag before committing to a longfic. The most common rating is Explicit (16 of 20 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Arranged Marriage · Alternate Universe - Arranged Marriage · Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics · Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Alternate Universe - Royalty.
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