Schattentanz

The story seamlessly weaves both genres, but I wonder if she planned the pacing of the romance and suspense from the start or let it evolve naturally during writing.

The characters' vulnerabilities and growth made me invested, but I'm curious if that was intentional to deepen the romance or a reflection of Garwood's writing style.

The backdrop adds a lot to the story's mood—was it based on a real place or a fictional creation, and how did that influence the story's tone?