ブラック・ローズの誇り―ガーデン・トリロジー〈2〉 (扶桑社ロマンス)

The mix of mystery, romance, and paranormal themes felt fresh and layered. I'm curious whether the author envisioned this as a series from the start or developed it along the way.

The tension and emotional stakes made the romance feel so real. I wonder how much of that was intentional on the author's part or just natural writing magic.

The story balanced intrigue and intimacy so well, but I'm curious if that was planned or evolved through drafts. Did the suspense come first or the romance?