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5E Jerk with a Heart of Gold: A significant figure may be rude, gruff, or even insufferable; however, beneath all that, a surprising kindness shows in the right moments. Maybe they are bad at the whole feelings thing, are doing it to hide a deep pain or maintain a position of responsibility, or maybe it's just all a façade, but their actions ultimately reveal a core of genuine caring. HARD MODE: Not A Man Called Ove/Otto.
Suggestion: Margaret Owen - Little Thieves
My card (I struggled to find something for this square that wasn't romance, then gave up. I plan to try a couple of books, then the other recommendation here if I make it to this square and don't have any luck...): Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko - Vita Nostra; Grace Draven - Entreat Me