Hearts and Hearths

Tales of Dalberg

By: Esther Warren

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Hearts and Hearths – A Scandinavian Small-Town Romance

A guarded heart. A quiet stranger. A midsummer that could change everything.

In the Swedish village of Dalberg—where wildflowers sway in the meadows and the scent of cinnamon drifts from the bakery—Elsa has created a haven for others in her cozy café and second-hand shop, Hearts and Hearths. To her customers, she offers warmth, laughter, and endless cups of coffee. To herself, she offers only caution. After all, love once broke her, and she’s not sure she can risk it again.

Then Jakob arrives. Reserved, thoughtful, and carrying scars of his own, he comes to restore his grandfather’s old cottage—but finds himself drawn to Elsa’s world instead. Slowly, shared moments and quiet glances spark into something neither expected.

As midsummer fires burn and the village gathers in celebration, Elsa and Jakob must decide: will they let the past hold them back, or open their hearts to the chance of belonging—and to each other?

Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan and RaeAnne Thayne, Hearts and Hearths is a tender, slow-burn romance set against the charm of a Scandinavian small town, where every story begins with community, courage, and the hope of love.

Tales of Dalberg — a heartwarming series of stand-alone stories about love, belonging, and the quiet magic of small-town life in Sweden.