Simple yet intricate, each story captures the quiet allure of love and longing. A collection of unforgettable tales by Oh Gye, blending tenderness and tension through ever-changing worlds, including "The Cost of a Nocturne" and "His Recipe."

“We’re about to become husband and wife. You can’t handle even this much?” Taejun grabbed Sua by the arm and pulled her into the hotel elevator with a cold expression. Then, inch by inch, he slowly closed the distance between them— close enough for their breaths to mix in a dizzying way. Han Sua wanted to call off the engagement, but she couldn’t even bring herself to ask for it. That’s when Chairman Ji, Taejun’s father, made her an offer she couldn’t refuse. “The period is three months. My conditions are simple: Sua will report to Taejun’s office for work, and Taejun will return home with her at the end of the day. After three months, if you still wish to break off the engagement, I’ll allow it. And of course, the investment and supply contracts will remain as they are.” And so begins their three-month contract cohabitation— all for the sake of ending the engagement. But the man who was once cold and emotionless as ice… begins to change little by little. “Stop coming closer like that.” “Don’t say things like that with those eyes.” “What kind of eyes?” “Eyes that look like they want to waver.” Taejun’s low voice, striking her right where it hurt, left Sua breathless.

Charlotte, princess of Golden Toldran—the wealthiest nation on the continent. In accordance with the wishes of her mother, the queen, she brings an end to her long life of religious devotion and is pushed into a public suitor selection she never wanted. But when Skadi, a special suitor from Nuanar, appears, her boredom quickly turns into excitement…