Publishing Love

Bom Ahn once seemed destined for literary greatness. Her debut novel earned her a prestigious award, marking a brilliant start to what should have been a thriving career. Yet nearly a decade later, that early promise has faded into frustration. Despite submitting her work to over a hundred publishing houses, she has faced nothing but relentless rejection. To make matters worse, her childhood friend Leo has effortlessly achieved the lasting success she so desperately craves, casting a long shadow over her own stalled ambitions. Determined to remain connected to the world of literature, Bom shifts her focus from writing to securing employment at SW Publishing Company. There, she crosses paths with Haneul, a highly competent department head known for his cold and unapproachable demeanor. Behind his icy exterior lies a peculiar secret: Haneul suffers from a rare condition that leaves him entirely unable to recognize women's faces. However, this lifelong affliction is unexpectedly shattered when he meets Bom. For reasons neither of them can explain, she is the sole exception—her face appearing to him as vividly and clearly as anyone else’s, setting the stage for an extraordinary connection.