Brookfield hosts a Christmas festival as one of three contenders in Harper’s Bazaar’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.

Sisters Lillian and Grace face disapproval when they establish an orphanage in Lillian's hometown. But when a fire breaks out, they are swept up in the community's effort to prevent the blaze from engulfing the town.

Photojournalist Paul Franklin is wrapping his stay in Brookfield. By now, he 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 fulfill 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.

Lillian rises to the defense of two of her boys when they become Constable Gabriel Kinslow's prime suspects in the investigation of the town fire. Rosemary and Lee Coulter come to Brookfield to help with reconstruction efforts.

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 has to decide whether or not an old photograph will provide the means to mend fences with Tess Stewart. Meanwhile, Grace is blindsided when Chuck Stewart decides he can make life easier for her on her new job.

A reporter comes to Brookfield to do a story on Tess's late husband. Gabriel's investigation hits close to home. Chuck and Grace face an impasse in their relationship.

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.

It's the sisters' first chance to celebrate Grace's birthday together since reuniting and Lillian is determined to make it perfect. Meanwhile Gabe tracks down a key witness and gets more information in the robbery investigation.

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.

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 candidates for a new foreman. Maggie makes an interesting discovery at the infirmary.

A visitor from Grace's past comes into town. Lillian and Grace try to bring a family together.

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.

Nora and Mountie Fletcher set out together and run into trouble; Hannah Lawrence returns to town and clashes with Wyatt, the foreman of her uncle's ranch. Tess eyes a new opportunity. Sam tries his hand at ranching.

Nora helps a new orphan acclimate. Maggie's baking causes a dilemma for Sam. Hannah holds an auction. Someone from Tess' past arrives.

Nora arrives in Brookfield led by an unexpected family connection, while the town welcomes a new Mountie. Hannah Lawrence arrives to claim her late uncle’s ranch that she has just inherited, with the help of Wyatt, the ranch's foreman.

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.