Breaking Rules

The scenes on the ice felt so vivid and adrenaline-pumping, but I wondered how much of that was planned versus developed during writing. Did the sports come first or the romance?

The transition from friendship to romance can be tricky, but it felt natural here. I'm curious if others felt the pacing made that shift feel earned.

The setting added a unique energy to the romance, but I wonder if the author has a personal connection to hockey or if it was chosen for its intense team dynamics.