Two of the books referenced are 'The Princess Bride' and 'Persuasion'; both are about lovers who are reunited after a long separation like this movie's main characters.
Aired as the second of three original films in The Hallmark Channel's 2019 "Countdown to Valentine's Day" lineup.
After the article is published, people come 'all the way from Portland and Eugene'. This puts the bookstore likely in Salem or Albany
Wonita Joy's debut.