Als de tijd rijp is

I'm curious how the idea of turning past rivals into lovers developed for the author. Was it based on personal experiences or a desire to challenge traditional romance narratives?

The characters' history added depth, but I wondered if that made the moments of reconciliation more impactful or if it sometimes felt like too much history to overcome.

There were moments of intense conflict but also genuine sweetness. I’d love to know how the pacing of these emotional beats was planned.