公爵の傷痕に優しい口づけを (ベルベット文庫)

The banter feels so natural and fun—was that something the author planned from the start or did it develop during writing?

Her choice seems practical but also emotionally complex. How did readers interpret her motivations and growth throughout the story?

The book manages to be both funny and heartfelt—what was the process behind maintaining that tone without undermining the characters' struggles?