This approach keeps the universe fresh. The “will they/won’t they” tension resets with every new protagonist, but the stakes remain high because the supporting cast from previous books is still present.
She exploits the gap between Book 1 and Book 2 of a single couple’s story. This is a high-risk strategy. If the reader doesn’t trust the author, they will rage-quit. But if they trust Maxwell, they binge-read. She taught her audience that a cliffhanger isn't a betrayal; it's an invitation to stay up until 3 AM.
Megan Maxwell (the pen name of María del Carmen Rodríguez del Álamo Lázaro) is a powerhouse of contemporary Spanish romance. Her work spans several major "sagas" (series) that have defined her career and gained a massive international following. Pídeme lo que quieras (Ask Me for Anything)