After being left her grandparent's bookstore, Marina Bennett meets Harrison Blackburn. He frequently visits the shop in search of cookbooks to experiment with his baking. His family owns the Tranquility Cafe where he works as a pastry chef. Elaine Harp, Co-owner of Bennett’s Books, was taken in by the Bennett’s when she was younger. She admires Marina in more ways than one. Micheal Blakelocke, Marina's childhood friend, and grandson of Everett Blakelocke. His family owns most of the shops in the Historic downtown area. He's been in love with Marina for as long as he can remember, and will do anything in his power to make her his.