Xavier Cold. Hard Knocks (Tom 2)

The blend of intense physicality and romance feels unique. I'm curious whether this setting was chosen to mirror the characters' internal battles or for another reason.

Xavier's backstory is compelling, but I wondered if the pacing suffered at times because of the focus on his personal journey. Was that intentional to build empathy?

The chemistry is palpable, but it felt like the emotional stakes were just as high. I'm interested in how the balance between heat and heart was crafted.