Jade – författare

The full-color webtoon/manhwa (comic) hit available on Lezhin comes to English print for the first time! A charming rom-com about a woman avoiding romance and her chore-bartering roommate who swears things won't get dirty.Lim Sooha is an independent woman who has it all: a busy career, a brand-new home, and an ever-growing pile of household chores. And the last thing she needs is a man to mess things up. But that all changes when one walks through her front door–literally! Homeless and desperate for a break, Taesoo begs Sooha to let him stay in exchange for keeping house. Tempted by the idea of coming home to a warm meal, clean sheets, and ironed clothes, Sooha agrees after Taesoo shows just how capable he really is…and claims to be gay.Could this be the perfect arrangement, or will Taesoo’s lie and Sooha’s conflicted feelings make a bigger mess?

Sooha couldn’t ask for a better housekeeper than Taesoo. He cooks delicious meals, keeps the apartment spotless, and is a great listener. That’s why she’s so upset when the cute male student who works at the convenience store starts hanging out with Taesoo. If they start dating, what will happen to her clean and happy home? More than that, could she be catching feelings for her dashing roommate?

It’s wedding season, and Sooha is reminded of why she stays so distant from others - except, inexplicably, Taesoo, who continues to go above and beyond as a housekeeper. But Taesoo has his own life to get back to, as Sooha painfully discovers when she sees she’s listed in his phone as “Landlady.” Is that all she’ll ever be to Taesoo? And if that’s the case, why is he constantly by her side, being supportive, and acting like her boyfriend? If she can’t get over this hurdle, she’ll have no choice but to kick Taesoo out for good!

WORK-LIFE IMBALANCENow that Sooha and Taesoo have said the L-word to each other, their relationship has really taken off. Unfortunately, their work lives aren't as wonderful. Sooha deals with a new designer who keeps missing deadlines-unaware that she's actually scolding her boss's secret girlfriend. Meanwhile, Taesoo finally lands a job of his own, but quickly realizes the company is toxic. Since his reputation was ruined by his ex, he doesn't have much of a choice but to stick it out. But when he's pushed too far by his boss, will he be able to keep his cool?

Taesoo has finally caught a lucky break and gotten a contracting gig at Sooha’s company. The catch? His ex, who destroyed his previous employment prospects, works there now, and she’s engaged to Sooha’s boss. Desperate for work, and very aware his ex is untouchable, Taesoo takes the job against his better judgment. He’ll just have to hope that Sooha never finds out, and since it’s a one-off job, everything should be fine. But even after the job is finished, Taesoo’s ex continues to reach out. What does she want with him? Is she planning to ruin his life a second time?