Description
Bestselling romantic comedy author Hazel Hart is forced to leave her New York City apartment and receives a final warning from her publisher to hand in her long-awaited book. But she's struggling with depression after breaking up with her husband and can't write anymore. On a whim, she buys a house sight unseen in a small town, hoping to rediscover her inspiration. What better way to entertain her loyal readers than to immerse herself in rural life? Upon arriving in Story Lake, she discovers she now owns a cobweb museum and must contend with a community in decline. However, the house she bought gives her a seat on the town council, allowing her to make some changes and be at the center of the small town's drama. Story Lake needs tax revenue to survive, which means attracting more businesses and residents. Hazel finally begins to write, and the scenes from her novel slowly come to life. This may have something to do with the Bishop brothers, who are trying to keep their family construction business afloat and who could serve as romantic partners, especially the grumpy brother, Campbell, with whom she regularly clashes on the city council. Meanwhile, Zoey, Hazel's best friend and literary agent, who has decided to tag along on her adventure, finds a way to fit in by becoming the town's spokesperson, while hoping that Hazel can overcome her creative block. Zoey, on the other hand, isn't interested in relationships and settles for a one-night stand with Gage Bishop, who literally falls in love with her. Story Lake is once again booming, and the residents are beginning to feel hopeful. But a neighboring town manages to attract a big contract coveted by Story Lake, jeopardizing the future of the town and Hazel's book, whose publisher doesn't like the direction it's taking. Hazel decides to enlist the help of her readers to save her book and her community. With their support, the town and Hazel's career rebound, and everyone finds happiness in Story Lake, even as the drama continues.
