Love in the Time of Hate chronicles a budding love between an introverted writer and an extroverted bookstore owner. Her difficult past hinders her from sharing her thoughts and feelings with him, however, she finds solace in writing to him in her private diary. By contrast, her suitor, an outgoing avid reader, who loves to talk, finds writing difficult. As they navigate through their own fears, in a world of dirty politics, wars, and total disregard for human life, will his love be enough for her to open up? And will her love be enough for him to overcome his fear of writing?