Change of Heart puts an imaginative twist on the elements of a classic small-town romance to create a whimsical and heartfelt rom-com filled with quirky characters and charming scenery. Falon Ballard (All I Want Is You; Right on Cue) is no stranger to romance; her heroine, Campbell Andrews, is. Making partner at her law firm at 34 left her no time for dating. She is unimpressed by love stories and those who chase them instead of professional success. Campbell agrees to a first date with Ben Loving, a handsome pediatric surgeon, to appease her grandmother, but the morning after is nothing like she thought.
She doesn't wake up in her own bed, or even in Manhattan. Along with confusion, she is greeted by a new house, a new neighborhood, and a new neighbor, Ben. Equally as shocking, the waitress from their date the night before, Mimi, is now their town mayor and she holds the answers to returning home. Cam is given three tasks to complete in this "Pleasantville with no internet access," appropriately named Heart Springs: find a career she is passionate about, become a valued member of the community, and experience true love. As Cam and Ben navigate life in this place where their wardrobes and lattes perfectly match the seasons, Cam's aversion to love gradually begins to fade.
Ballard's lighthearted, humor-filled tale holds valuable lessons. Cam's journey of self-discovery demonstrates that a career and love can co-exist, and that true love comes in more than one form. Ballard masterfully crafts an inviting small town, a swoon-worthy love interest, and witty banter that could slowly fill even the dimmest of hearts with hope. --Clara Newton, freelance reviewer