Jeanie is a former executive assistant from Boston who relocates to the small town of Dream Harbor to take over her aunt's coffee shop. Traumatized by her previous boss's sudden death from a stress-induced heart attack, she actively attempts to reinvent herself into the laid-back "New Jeanie." She is anxious, eager to please, and puts significant pressure on herself to fit into the tight-knit community.

Logan is a local farmer who grew up on his grandparents' farm in Dream Harbor. Following a highly public and humiliating breakup with a woman from the city, he actively avoids the gossipy townspeople. He maintains strict personal rules against dating anyone he considers a flight risk, preferring the quiet company of his rescue animals.

Hazel is the quiet, bookish owner of the local bookstore located next to The Pumpkin Spice Café. As the mayor's daughter, she is deeply embedded in the Dream Harbor community. She acts as a loyal, gentle, but firm friend to Logan, frequently protecting him from his own isolating habits.

Annie is the brash, loud, and confident owner of the local bakery. She is fiercely loyal to her friends and unafraid to speak her mind directly. She quickly takes Jeanie under her wing, providing practical help and baked goods for the café's opening day.

Norman is the longest-serving employee at The Pumpkin Spice Café, having originally helped establish the business. He is highly knowledgeable about the shop's daily operations but displays noticeable resistance to Jeanie's new ownership. He prefers the way the café operated in the past.

Aunt Dot is Jeanie's eccentric, free-spirited aunt and the original owner of The Pumpkin Spice Café. Her sudden decision to retire provides Jeanie with the opportunity to move to Dream Harbor and start over.

Ben is Jeanie's brother and primary confidant. He serves as a grounding force for her, reminding her that she does not need to completely change her personality to live a meaningful life.

Lucy is a woman from Boston who visited Dream Harbor on vacation and entered a relationship with Logan. Her public rejection of his proposal left a lasting impact on his willingness to date outsiders.

Noah is a friend of Logan's who lives in Dream Harbor. He frequently invites Logan out to social events like trivia night and shows a clear romantic interest in Hazel.

Pete is the mayor of Dream Harbor and Hazel's father. He is deeply involved in town affairs and frequently orchestrates community interactions, such as assigning Logan to help Jeanie investigate her café.

Mac is the owner of the local pub located next to the café. He maintains a playful, contentious rivalry with Annie that the rest of the town views as poorly hidden romantic tension.

Marvin is the CEO of a Boston financial firm and Jeanie's former boss. His sudden death from a stress-induced heart attack at his desk serves as the wake-up call that drives Jeanie to change her life.

Casper is a small white stray cat that hangs around the alley outside the café. After initially mistaking him for a ghost, Jeanie adopts him and welcomes him into her new home.

Logan's grandmother lives with him on the family farm. She is observant and quick to suspect when Logan's routines change due to his developing interest in Jeanie.

Logan's grandfather helped raise him after the loss of his parents. Though he shares Logan's antisocial tendencies, he pushes his grandson to face the town and not let past heartbreak dictate his future.

Barb is a real estate agent in Dream Harbor who occasionally checks in on Jeanie, hoping to broker a sale for the café property.

Nancy is a prominent member of the local Dream Harbor book club. She and her friends keep a close eye on the town's social dynamics, particularly Logan's romantic life.