Heir to the Duke

The historical details add so much richness to the romance, but I wonder if there was a particular reason for choosing this period or if it just felt right for the story.

I've read a lot of historical romances, but this one felt unique in how the characters' motivations evolved. Was that a deliberate choice to subvert typical expectations?

The lighthearted moments made the story fun, but the emotional stakes felt real too. I'm curious about how the tone was shaped during drafting.