Soft Eyes, Fierce Heart (wlw)
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Delilah Jacobs has always been the calm, composed one-quietly confident, meticulous in her work as a doctor, and fiercely protective of those she loves. Ayla Andrea Cabrera, on the other hand, is bold, magnetic, and impossible to ignore-a designer whose energy fills every room she enters. When their worlds unexpectedly collide, Delilah finds herself drawn to Ayla's fearless spirit, while Ayla is intrigued by Delilah's quiet strength and subtle wit.
As they navigate the push and pull of attraction, family expectations, and past scars, a deep, undeniable connection forms between them. Between stolen glances, late-night confessions, and moments of vulnerability neither expected, they discover that love is not about who you are on the surface-it's about the fire and softness that exists beneath. In Soft Eyes, Fierce Heart, two women learn that falling for someone can be both terrifying and breathtaking, and sometimes, it takes meeting the right person to finally let your heart run free.
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