Sisters Lillian and Grace open an orphanage in the 1916 Western town of Brookfield. Caught between the traditions of cattle ranchers and the ambitions of a growing town, the duo strive to find romance and happiness while overcoming the challenges of helping the children in their care.
Reunited sisters, Lillian and Grace encounter resistance against their just-open Orphanage from the townspeople. Having recently returned to town, Constable Gabriel reacquaints himself with neighbors. The town unites together despite potential danger when disaster strikes.
Grace and Lillian welcome Rosemary and Lee Coulter from Hope Valley. Nurse Maggie Parsons arrives in town. Tess's tumultuous history with Lillian's family complicates things and she continues to feud with one of her neighbors over missing livestock.
New evidence points Gabriel toward a suspect in the town fire leading him to hunt for a fugitive. Grace takes a second job to make money for the orphanage, hoping to use the funds to help make the lives of the children in her care better than hers was growing up. Lillian tries to mend fences with Tess. Maggie settles into her job at the infirmary.
Lillian searches for an orphan's family member. Gabriel meets face to face with the bank robber who tried to kill him. Grace and Chuck grow closer but Tess orchestrates a scenario to extinguish their romantic spark. Maggie helps Joe with an old shoulder injury.
Lillian and Grace are put to the test when a government worker arrives to inspect the orphanage and question Grace's past. Tess pauses her endeavor to buy a truck when Ronnie needs her help.
When a train robber is spotted near Brookfield, Lillian and Grace must do everything in their power to keep the orphans safe. Nathan Grant visits. Tess interviews canididates for a new foreman. Maggie makes an interesting discovery at the infirmary.
Lillian is determined to surprise Grace on her birthday but has to overcome the biggest obstacle of all - Grace! Meanwhile Chuck takes one of the orphans, Fred, under his wing at the ranch. Gabriel pursues a witness to the bank robbery.
A friend from Grace's past encourages Grace to follow her longstanding dream of moving to New York, while Chuck urges her to stay. Lillian located Helen's grandfather. Gabriel investigation into the suspected band fraud raises questions about how Ronnie funded his hotel. Maggie helps a visitor.
Lillian sets off on a mission to clear her father from blame over the town's bridge collapse. Grace and Chuck's relationship hits a rough patch. Gabriel continues his investigation into the bank fraud and enlists the help of Hope Valley's Constable Nathan Grant.
Lillian and Grace make a difficult choice in order to do what's best for one of their orphans; Gabriel hopes to get his man before Lillian, or anyone else, gets hurt; Chuck realizes that it is time to share his true feelings.
A Christmas festival worthy of Harper's Bazaar happens in Brookfield as the community is one of three contenders in the magazine's search for America's #1 Country Christmas Town. The entire town is preoccupied with creating the essence of Christmas for the photojournalist's lens, though, behind the scenes, residents are not living the spirit of the season. In the midst of the fuss, a stagecoach appears, and out steps Abigail Stanton and her son, Cody who have brought a troubled boy to Lillian's orphanage.
Photojournalist Paul Franklin is wrapping his research on the community of Brookfield as a contender for America's #1 Country Christmas Town. By now, Paul blends in as the town prepares for Christmas Eve. Lillian, the orphans, and Gabriel are running out of options to restore the troubled boy's hope for better times. Just when all seems lost, a secret Santa appears to fulfil all holiday wishes, and Abigail has a profound conversation with a dear friend from the past. Meanwhile, Paul's lens is recording every miraculous moment.
When Nora, an out-of-town lawyer, arrives in Brookfield, the town welcomes her along with new Mountie, Michael Fletcher; Sam returns from prospecting for gold and meets Maggie's parents who have come to visit.
Nora helps Charlotte find the missing foal and Maggie's parents offer her an early birthday present as she contemplates if Sam is more than a friend.
A Mountie aids in rescuing a girl for the orphanage. A newcomer arrives to sell her uncle's ranch while another character explores life as a rancher.
A new orphan arrives and needs help fitting in. Baking creates challenges for one character while an auction takes place. A visitor from the past surprises another.
Nora and Mountie Fletcher track down a dubious claim; Hannah and Wyatt have a tough decision to make; Maggie tends to the orphans; trouble brews for the ranchers.
The town celebrates; love blooms; the Mounties and ranchers team up to protect the ranchers' livelihood.
The Mounties track a dangerous criminal. Nora helps a child find something she lost. An opportunity for Hannah puts Wyatt in a tough spot.
Nora's relationship with Fletcher is tested. Hannah notices Wyatt and Lucie growing closer. Sam weighs his professional option.
The new Reverend helps Nora teach the kids baseball. Reynolds falls for Justine and Debbie's new business gives Sam and Ronnie trouble.
The robbery investigation intensifies as Reynolds questions Justine about her stolen ring.
Fletcher and Nora go on a first date. Sam's new lifestyle gives Maggie pause. Hannah experiences a setback. Wyatt and Tess grow wary when a buyer comes to town.
Nora and Fletcher grow closer. The women of Brookfield rally together. Tess takes drastic action. Sam and Maggie reach a turning point. Reverend Daniels addresses the town.
