Secrets sous haute protection

The tension between the romantic and suspense elements felt well-managed, but I'm curious about how the author planned that mix. Was it a conscious choice from the start?

The story's intensity dipped temporarily, which made me wonder if it was intentional to build suspense or just a natural part of the narrative flow.

The detailed crime scenes added a lot of authenticity, and I wonder if the author drew from personal experience or extensive research to craft this backdrop.