Muss Alligatoren Mögen (Boys of the Bayou Serie 5)

The combination is so unique and playful—did the author have a specific reason or personal connection to alligators that influenced this choice?

The festive backdrop added a special charm, but I wonder if it also heightened the emotional stakes for the characters.

With a shorter length, I was surprised by how much depth there was—did the author plan this intensity from the start or adapt during writing?