The Secrets of Jane

The mix of dark, enemies-to-lovers romance with a fantasy pirate setting is so unique. I wonder what inspired the author to combine these genres in this way.

Jane's hidden past added so much tension, but I kept wondering if her secret was planned from the beginning or developed later. What are others' thoughts on its impact?

The shifting power and trust felt intense but also complicated by their history. Did anyone else find the romance more conflicted because of their antagonism?