Here I Stay

Michaels' use of eerie estates and moody environments really immerses the reader. I'm curious if the setting was inspired by real places or purely imagined.

The subtle flirtation and underlying secrets made the relationship feel complex and layered. Did that emotional ambiguity add to the suspense for others?

The story weaves between suspense and romance so seamlessly — was this a deliberate choice to keep readers guessing and emotionally invested?