In true Hallmark fashion, Country Hearts’ story takes a city girl, Jemma Monroe, who was recently laid off from her job, and makes her a fish out of water in the small ranching and farming community of Haven Lake. No Hallmark story would be complete without a handsome leading man, in this case neighbor Wyatt Langford, who will work hard to resist Jemma while simultaneously proving through his chivalry and charm that he’s not as terrible as first impressions lead Jemma to believe. Mix in a handsome single dad, Wyatt, his delightful daughter, Bailey Rae, and that Jemma is the substitute teacher covering Bailey Rae’s class, and these three will be thrown together in some wonderful situations including the most delightful school play.
The supporting characters Camilla, April, Essie, Dempsey, and Bailey Rae’s snake wrangling classmate Chase round out this fun read and make the warmth of the small town palpable…so much so that in Real Life I want to visit Haven Lake, and in particular I want to hang out at the Havenly Brew Coffee Shop. Not only does it sound like the cutest coffee shop ever, with its mismatched chairs, but the coffee descriptions are mouthwatering. If I spent time at this Haven Lake hot spot, one of two things might happen to me: I’d get a delicious coffee named after me, or the nosey yet charming and loving neighbors will meddle in my love life and begin to set me up with a local. Either way, sign me up!
If you are looking to curl up with a good read that will put you in the Valentine’s Day spirit, check out Cindi Madsen’s Country Hearts. You’ll be cheering for this couple all the way.