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How Authors Build Chemistry Between Characters Without Saying a Word
Discover how authors create intense chemistry through silence, tension, body language, and unspoken desire—long before characters ever kiss or confess.
From Enemies to Lovers: Why Tension Makes the Best Foreplay
Enemies-to-lovers works because tension becomes foreplay—sharp banter, slow-burn desire, and the delicious moment when hate turns into heat.
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