恋めばえる忍冬の宿 (扶桑社ロマンス)

The warmth of the small town setting really shines through, but I'm curious whether she aimed to highlight relationships or the town itself more.

The story seemed to take its time developing relationships, which I appreciated, but I wonder if that was a conscious choice or just natural flow.

The setting felt so integral to the story, almost like a character itself. I’d love to know if Roberts based it on a real place or if it was purely fictional.