Erin Krakow

Open Season: Lucas's mother Helen comes to town to edit Elizabeth's first manuscript, but causes drama with an ulterior motive for her extended stay. From the Ashes: A geyser erupts near an oil rig, interrupting Nathan's attempts at romance with Elizabeth.

In Hearts and minds : Elizabeth warns her sister that teaching is not for the faint of heart, but when Julie insists this is her new goal in life, Elizabeth invites Julie to help in the classroom. Meanwhile, Abigail and the rest of the town must rally together to get the railway to build the depot in Hope Valley. The strongest voice turns out to be that of young Cody, who gives an impassioned speech on the town's strong sense of community. In Home...

Elizabeth returns from her honeymoon with Jack to find that the town is running out of money. She and Abigail, along with the rest of Hope Valley, work together to try to find the perfect investor for the failing town bank. During this, Elizabeth also teaches her students some very important lessons.

When Miranda Chester set off to find information on her biological father two Christmases ago, she never imagined that her investigation would lead her to both the family she had always longed for and Ian McAndrick, the love of her life. After her romantic engagement last Christmas, Miranda prepares to marry Ian this Christmas surrounded by his family and her new family, the Whitcombs.

Elizabeth Thatcher, a young school teacher from a wealthy Eastern family, migrates from the big city to teach school in a small coal mining town in the west.

Young teacher Elizabeth Thatcher trades high society life for a classroom on the prairie, determined to prove she is brave enough to live on her own.

Life is never dull in Hope Valley! Elizabeth finds herself courted by two potential suitors while also raising her young son. Rosemary helps Clara and Jesse plan their wedding and town rallies together to face a variety of challenges, including a windstorm and an outbreak of chickenpox.

It's Christmas time once again in Hope Valley, and Lucas has taken it upon himself to host a spectacular holiday festival for the town. Meanwhile, Nathan receives a tempting job offer that would take him and Allie away from the community they've grown to love, while Elizabeth faces the challenge of finding a Christmas tradition that will create lasting memories for Little Jack.

Elizabeth, Jack and the rest of their friends find new challenges in Hope Valley. While Elizabeth is guiding a young girl in her class to excel in the upcoming science fair, Jack finds himself reuniting a reluctant couple. Elizabeth's friend Rosemary must decide if she will stay in Hope Valley or leave to pursue her dream of stardom, while Abigail must face the estranged aunt of the children she has taken in.

The residents of Hope Valley are ready to overcome any obstacles that come their way. When school supplies run low, Elizabeth works with her students to create a carnival to raise funds. However, there are more challenges in store for Elizabeth when she is betrayed and her beloved job as a teacher is in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Jack, Frank and Bill must face off against escaped criminals. There are certainly no dull moments in Hope Valley.