Soft Launch (Love Comes in 50 States: Washington) A slow-burn tech romance set in the rainy heart of Seattle. After walking away from a 12-year toxic relationship, Max Zhang is ready to focus on one thing: launching his software startup. But when sharp-eyed investor Anna Huynh joins his team-and his board-the last thing he expects is for his biggest challenge to come from across the conference table. Anna doesn't do distractions. She's built her career in high-stakes finance by being precise, polished, and emotionally untouchable. But there's something about Max's quiet intensity that draws her in-something she can't quite code out of her system. As launch day nears, pressure builds. Old wounds resurface. And the lines between professionalism and personal connection begin to blur. Set against the stormy backdrop of Seattle's startup scene, Soft Launch is a tender, character-driven romance about what it means to build trust, rewrite old patterns, and fall-slowly, and deeply-for someone who sees you clearly. Perfect for fans of: slow-burn workplace romance emotionally mature love stories tech startup drama & realistic coding culture found family in fast-paced settings introspective characters learning to love without losing themselves