'Maya shines a light on rural romance and celebrates storytelling that makes the heart sing and smiles abound.' Graziher Magazine

Spencer Hawkins never expected to find himself in front of a reality TV crew, let alone as a contestant on Love on the Land. Widowed and cautious, Spencer joins the show to shake up his quiet life as an English teacher and a bee-keeper, but the cameras bring chaos and scripted drama, leaving him questioning whether he's truly ready to risk loving again.

Clem Crossley is busy enough with her new farm gate café, her sunflower-filled property, and raising her two daughters without adding romance to the mix. When her café is unexpectedly called in to cater for the TV crew, she sees a different side of Spencer-he's clearly out of his depth.

Their paths cross again when Harriet Crossley signs up to perform in the Penwarra Players' annual theatre production. Somehow between rogue guinea pigs, a troublesome new employee and a side-hustle that's more work than joy, Clem finds more than friendship, considering his excess baggage.

As the TV show airs, misleading edits and small-town gossip threaten to undo the bond they've built. Clem, fiercely protective of her daughters, begins to wonder if Spencer is another risk she can't afford.

Set in the heart of rural South Australia, Spencer and Clem must confront their pasts and trust each other to take centrestage in a love story that's all their own.