Skin Deep (Graduates of Love #2)
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Isa Moreno is a whirlwind of energy and compassion, thriving in the chaos of pediatric oncology. Her messy buns and coffee-stained scrubs are as much a part of her as her ability to bring comfort to even the toughest moments. Simon Barlow, a dermatologist with a reputation as frosty as his impeccable lab coats, sees the world through logic and precision, leaving no room for sentiment.
When their worlds collide at a seminar, Isa's heart-first approach clashes with Simon's unapologetic bluntness, sparking an undeniable tension neither can ignore. But fate keeps throwing them together, forcing them to confront the walls they've built around themselves.
As their paths continue to intertwine, Isa and Simon discover that sometimes the person you clash with the most is the one who understands you best. Full of heart and unexpected connection, this is a story of two opposites learning that life and love is rarely black and white.
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