THE NAME DROP (out now!)
New from the author of Seoulmates comes a story of mistaken identities, the summer of a lifetime, and a love to risk everything for.
When Elijah Ri arrives in New York City for an internship at his father’s massive tech company, Haneul Corporation, he expects the royal treatment that comes with being the future CEO—even if that’s the last thing he wants. But instead, he finds himself shuffled into a group of overworked, unpaid interns, all sharing a shoebox apartment for the summer.
When Jessica Lee arrives in New York City, she’s eager to make the most of her internship at Haneul Corporation, even if she’s at the bottom of the corporate ladder. But she’s shocked to be introduced as the new executive-in-training intern with a gorgeous brownstone all to herself.
It doesn’t take long for Elijah and Jessica to discover the source of the mistake: they share the same Korean name. But they decide to stay switched—so Elijah can have a relaxing summer away from his controlling dad while Jessica can make the connections she desperately needs for college recommendations.
As Elijah and Jessica work together to keep up the charade, a spark develops between them. Can they avoid discovery—and total disaster—with their feelings and futures on the line?
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SEOULMATES, published September 20, 2022, from Inkyard Press
The last person Hannah wants to see is her former best friend, Jacob. Until blackmail and a bucket list, along with two meddling mamas, push them together for a summer worthy of a K-drama…
Hannah Cho had the next year all planned out—the perfect summer with her boyfriend, Nate, and then a fun senior year with all of their friends.
But then Nate does what everyone else in Hannah’s life seems to do—he leaves her, claiming they have nothing in common. He and all her friends are newly obsessed with K-pop and K-dramas, and Hannah is not. After years of trying to embrace the American part and shunning the Korean side of her Korean American identity to fit in, Hannah finds that’s exactly what now has her on the outs.
But someone who does know K-dramas—so well that he’s actually starring in one—is Jacob Kim, Hannah’s former best friend, whom she hasn’t seen in years. He’s desperate for a break from the fame and someone to trust, so a family trip back to San Diego might be just what he needs…that is, if he and Hannah can figure out what went wrong when they last parted and navigate the new feelings developing between them.
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Buzz for SEOULMATES:
“The perfect childhood friends-to-lovers story—full stop.” —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners and Something Wilder
“A deliciously swoony romance.” —Helen Hoang, New York Times bestselling author of The Heart Principle
“A pitch-perfect romance with relatable, occasionally messy characters, heartfelt swoons, and so many laugh-out-loud moments.” —Rachel Lynn Solomon, New York Times bestselling author of See You Yesterday
“Seoulmates will make you swoon. A smart, funny book not to be missed!” —Emiko Jean, New York Times bestselling author of Tokyo Ever After
“Laugh-out-loud funny with a solid gold heart!” —Elise Bryant, author of Happily Ever Afters and One True Loves
“Daebak! This debut has plenty to offer avid romcom readers.” —Suzanne Park, author of Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous and The Perfect Escape
“Adorable, heartfelt, and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!” —Gloria Chao, author of American Panda and Rent a Boyfriend
“Stirring debut… Recalling the effusive expression, fast pace, and dramatic moments of a K-drama, Lee celebrates Korean culture, and examines its objectification within the U.S., via a good- humored and tenderly written second chance at love.” —Publishers Weekly
“The love story flows easily as Lee incorporates the trappings and obligations of life as a K-drama celebrity… The novel also meaningfully examines issues around Korean American identity, code-switching, objectification of Asian culture and people, family dynamics, and finding inner strength. An honest, fresh, and thoughtful summer romance.” –Kirkus Reviews
“(Lee) has such a relatable voice and we loved it so much. She wasn’t afraid to dig into the struggles that a lot of authors gloss over and we stan that about Seoulmates.” —The Honey Pop