A Match Made for Thanksgiving

The cozy holiday setting really enhances the romance, but I wonder if the festive atmosphere was planned to heighten the emotional stakes or evolved naturally during writing.

Their interactions felt genuine and gradual, which made the romantic payoff feel earned. Was this pacing a conscious choice to mirror real-life connections?

The holiday adds such a warm backdrop, but I’m curious if there was a personal or cultural reason behind choosing Thanksgiving as the setting.