Love Me Once More is a slow-burn gay romance novella of 20,100 words, set in contemporary South Korea and centered on an age gap between a young medical student and an older lawyer. Perfect for readers who love character-driven romance with an intimate finale, this story follows two men who fall for each other against the odds—only to lose their way. When the lawyer returns a year later, they're given a second chance to confront the fears that tore them apart and discover if love can truly begin again.

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Seongmin's life is textbooks, caffeine, and exhaustion. That changes at 2 a.m. when a lawyer in a ruined suit stumbles through his hospital doors. Jiseon is bleeding, unbothered, and eight years older—and the second he grins, Seongmin forgets how to suture.

Their connection is immediate, electric, and terrifying. As they navigate the thrill of new love, Seongmin must confront his deepest fear: coming out to his family and trusting someone with his heart.

But just as their relationship begins to feel real, old wounds and misunderstandings tear them apart, leaving Seongmin to wonder if he'll ever have the courage to love again.

Two years later, Jiseon returns to Seoul—and to Seongmin's doorstep—asking for a second chance. The man who once broke his heart is back, his confidence replaced by regret, his eyes carrying the weight of a year spent missing the only person who ever made him feel whole.

As they slowly learn to trust each other once more, a new challenge emerges: Seongmin's family is about to discover the truth he's kept hidden for years.

With his future as a doctor on the line and his heart caught between hope and terror, Seongmin must decide—can he love Jiseon without losing himself?

Or will history repeat itself and shatter him all over again?

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This is a romance that earns every smile and every tear. “Love Me Once More” explores the messiness of real love—the fear of being seen, the pain of letting go, and the terrifying beauty of trusting again. Perfect for readers who love immersive, emotionally rich storytelling with authentic characters and a satisfying slow-burn romance, this novella delivers exactly what you're craving: heartbreak, hope, and a love story that proves second chances are worth fighting for.

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