California Dreamin'

The tension around the forbidden nature added so much depth, but I wonder what inspired that choice and how it shaped the story's development.

I loved the slow burn, but at times it felt like they moved from friends to lovers quickly. Was that intentional or just how the story unfolded?

The vibrant backdrop really made the romance stand out. I'm curious if the setting was based on real places or a fictionalized version of California.