Rush (Die Brüderschaft 2)

The tension between danger and desire felt so palpable, but I wonder if that was a conscious choice to keep readers on edge or just natural to the story.

Their vulnerabilities made them relatable, but the criminal elements made me uneasy at times. How do others reconcile loving such morally complex characters?

The blend of modern life with mafia underworld added a gritty realism. I'm curious whether real-world experiences influenced the world-building or if it was purely fictional invention.