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Israel Martinez was attracted to Tiffany the first time he saw her, so much so that when he gets out of the military, he decides to make Courage, Colorado, his home. But will she return his feelings, or will he be forced to look elsewhere? Tiffany's only desire has been to be a mother for as long as she can remember, but none of the men she's dated have supported her desire. When she meets Israel, she wonders if finally she's found the right man, but when she receives news that throws her world upside down, will she throw it all away?

Hawthorne Bloom is living for the moment, until a beautiful stranger with intriguingly familiar eyes gives him a tongue lashing he'll never forget. When she shows up again at a family event, Hawthorne finds himself trying to dig a way out of a hole he didn't realize he was in. When Avery Chase returns to Indiana, the last thing she expects is to run into her childhood crush, let alone to realize in the years since she left, he's turned into a complete jerk. Hoping for a man to change is a mistake she's made once before and is determined not to make again.

Can she save her sister in a race against time? Detective Al Parker hasn't spoken with her sister in weeks, but when she finds out Nicole has gone missing, she'll do whatever it takes to find her. However, she didn't plan on having to team up with the man she thought was out of her life forever. Grant Dickson thought he'd left his past behind and it would never resurface, but when he's forced to return to the place that broke his heart, will he be able to do his job?

Jefferson has tried to be a good example for his teammates, but when he's forced to reach out for help, his secret will come to light. Will it change the way his teammates look at him? Lucia hasn't had the best luck in love, but when Jefferson need her, she can't say no.

No one gets a second chance at first love...right? Shyann Riggs had dreams bigger than her small town could hold. Now she’s back in town and itching to get the family farm ready to sell. Too bad the only help available comes in the form of her first love - the man whose heart she shattered when she left...Garrett Dixon never expected to see Shyann again. He certainly never thought she’d show up on his doorstep, asking for help. Now all he has to do is figure out if he wants to help her sell her last tether to home...or convince her to stay.

Drew Dixon is down, but not out. Romance was never part of his plan. Then he meets the single mom next door and starts questioning everything. Becca Adams isn’t looking for love, either. The only thing on her agenda is being the best mom possible to her little girl. And if that means signing her up for horseback riding lessons with the ridiculously attractive Drew, so be it. Drew is everything Becca isn’t - wild and carefree. She can’t afford to get attached to him...no matter how much she wishes she could.

The rapture was just the beginning! Raven knew life would change when Kat and Christians around the world were raptured, but she had no idea how much. Just as life begins to return to normal, a devastating virus is unleashed on the world. While she and the new believers she recruits try to survive in this new world, they begin to find evidence that all is not what it seems.Will they be able to save themselves and inform others about God, or will the government wipe them out?

Heidi isn’t used to the fame that’s followed her after appearing on the reality dating show, and her dating life has suddenly picked up. But when one of the men who shows up is a blast from her past, will she accept his offer or send him packing?

Matt can’t seem to live any kind of life after the accidental death of his son, Chad. To Matt, forgiveness isn’t the answer, but after discovering the impact Chad had on the community and his peers, Matt wonders if he really ever knew his son at all. After Matt finds a secret journal in Chad’s room that reveals his son’s beliefs, Matt decides to put his own faith to the test.

Richard hasn’t been able to move on after the passing of his wife. Sam can’t seem to let go after the death of her mother. But the two of them blame one another for the distance between them. After Sam’s defiant behavior in school leads to her suspension, Richard has the idea to go back to his hometown for the holidays. Once arriving back in Lebanon, Richard’s life turns upside down when he reconnects with an old flame, pushing Sam further and further away. With Christmas right around the corner, Richard tries to make things right, but he needs a little help.

Hunter Garrison loves his life. He has a car he enjoys, a job he likes, and a huge apartment, but something is missing in his life. When he is tasked with traveling to a small town in order to get a woman to sell her land, annoyance is his first reaction. However, Daisy and her family show him a side of life he hasn't experienced in a long time. When Hunter shows up on her doorstep, she isn't sure she can trust him, but with his offer to compensate her just for learning what she does, can she afford to turn him away? What happens if she finds out he isn't who he says he is?

The tragic death of her husband has convinced her that her dreams don’t last, and she never wants to risk losing her happiness - or her heart, ever again. She’s totally unprepared to fall in love a second time. But when she meets Luke McCarran at her sister’s engagement party, his ability to understand her pain suggests he isn’t like other men. Can she bury the past and learn to love again?

After Cece’s world crumbles, she makes a choice that could ruin her career. Seeking escape, she flees to an exclusive resort. Shortly after her arrival, a rogue wave nearly drowns her. Thankfully, a mysterious man rushes to her aid since she doesn’t know how to swim. It turns out, he’s an arrogant beach bum. He thinks she’s a careless diva. They can’t stand each other, but they also can’t seem to stay away from each other.

She brings him cookies to say thank you for scaring off a bear. It’s the neighborly thing to do. He only resists because the Costa and Hawkins families are not supposed to like each other. But it’s nearly Christmas. The time of forgiveness, family...and food. She doesn’t want him to be alone and her attempt to reunite them over a meal fails. He just won’t let any sweetness into his life, but he does want her even though she’s not looking for a relationship. They’re not looking for a miracle, but they might just need one.

Brynn Powell had a tough childhood, and after her husband died in the line of duty, she leaves the city for the small town of Hawk Ridge Hollow to start over as a teacher. He isn’t looking for anyone to replace his ex-wife, especially not the pretty kindergarten teacher. She needs a room parent, and he’s perfect. He needs someone to look after his little girl because he works the night shift. The arrangement suits them just fine, until they start turning to each other for laughs, for friendship, for something more...

Kayla Cartwright learned that being independent was safer than risking a relationship again. Dallen Hawkins is known for his wild ways on and off the ranch, but he learned long ago to trust horses more than women. Neither wants to be in a relationship, but a chance meeting at the same wedding prompts them to decide they, too, could say I do. Can she tame the handsome, wealthy, and wild cowboy? Can he win her heart? Only if they don’t allow mistakes of their past to dictate the future.

Tripp Hawkins returns to Hawk Ridge Hollow after several years to find much is the same in his hometown: the quaint village, good friends, and the world-class ski resort owned by his family. Almost everything is the same, except the girl he’d once called his sweetheart. Sadie plans to spend Valentine’s Day alone. She has enough responsibility as it is. A romcom, plus some chocolate, sounds like the perfect date. Tripp wants nothing more than a second chance with the girl who stole his heart, and he’ll do anything to win her back. But it might be too late. Has she moved on?

Since the death of her husband in a snowmobile accident two years ago, her family has filled the void left by Josh’s passing. Returning home from a business trip on December 23, Katie finds herself trapped by a blizzard in Alexandria, Minnesota. Stranded travelers have filled the hotels, leaving her no choice but to take an executive suite in the same resort where Josh died.

Telegraph operator Willow Graham benefited from a unique lifestyle growing up with her grandfather. She’s independent and loves spending time riding and training animals. With her 21st birthday approaching, her family pressures her to return to the city and take up the lavish lifestyle her uncle has planned for her. But another option piques her curiosity –a matchmaking agency’s recommendation that she begins a correspondence with a handsome farmer.

Sophie Lillie is looking forward to spending the holidays in Hawaii with her family on their annual Christmas cruise. It won’t be the same this year, however, without her mother. Maggie’s death has drawn the family closer together, but when Sophie’s father shows up with his new fiancée, their fragile reunion is torn apart. Sophie turns to an unlikely stranger for comfort, a man who is dealing with a betrayal of his own.