Una splendente vittoria

The mix of genres added layers to the narrative, but I'm curious whether this was a deliberate decision or evolved naturally during writing.

The romance scenes felt brisk, but the mystery parts seemed to drag a bit. Was that intentional to build suspense or just how the plot unfolded?

The small-town vibe added charm and tension—did the setting come from personal experience or research? Would love to hear about the world-building process.