The Italian Job

The tension between the characters felt so authentic and fun. I'm curious what inspired the evolution of their relationship from rivals to lovers.

The way the characters kept falling into real feelings despite their initial intentions was so satisfying. Was this a common theme for the author or a new approach for this book?

The vivid descriptions made me feel like I was right there with the characters. Did the author visit Italy during the writing process or did they imagine the scenery entirely?