The Pirate Ruse

The blend of history and romance creates such a vivid world—I'm curious what drew Marcia Lynn McClure to this particular setting and time period.

The story has some funny moments but also some tense scenes — how did the author manage to keep that balance, and did that affect the overall pacing?

I'm interested in how the author navigates the tension between lighthearted teasing and genuine intimacy throughout the story.