Danger in a Red Dress

The red dress feels like a powerful symbol throughout the book, representing passion and danger. I'm curious whether this was a conscious motif or developed during the writing process.

I loved the intense chemistry but also appreciated the mystery elements. Sometimes I felt the suspense took a backseat — was that intentional or just how it unfolded?

The pacing felt seamless, but I wonder what kind of planning went into balancing these two threads to keep the tension high without sacrificing character development.