"When Calls the Heart centers on young teacher Elizabeth Thacher (Poppy Drayton) who trades high society life for a classroom post in the prairie, determined to prove she is brave enough to live on her own. She learn's through her aunt's secret diary that she has been a pioneer woman herself, and uses it as a guide to embark on her own adventures."--Container.

A woman's dream to forge a new life for herself on the great American plains becomes a test of her pioneering spirit, her inner strength, and her undying faith. It was Marty Claridge's dream to build her new life on the frontier with her husband. But when the courageous pioneer woman is suddenly widowed, she's offered a new opportunity-- to marry a widower in a marriage of convenience. What they did not expect was that the marriage would lead to love....

"In the fourth film of the When Calls the Heart series, Jack's (daniel Lissing) feelings for Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) develop beyond friendship and he finally asks her out on a date. Meanwhile, the town prepares for the return of Adam Miller, the lone survivor of the mine disaster. Missing one of his legs and all of his former confidence, Adam struggles with adjusting to work and family life. When the town's kind gestures only alienate Adam further,...

Everyone is in a festive mood as the holidays approach. Elizabeth and the citizens of Hope Valley want to make the season even more special and band together to build houses for all the settlers who lost their homes in a flood.

Deciding she needs more independence, Elizabeth moves out of her friend Abigail's home and into a new home of her own. While Jack is proud of Elizabeth's sense of independence, he is also conflicted as he had bought land in hopes of building a house for both of them. Abigail has concerns of her own, as problems arise with the orphan boy she took in. In addition, the entire town is shocked to learn that their new pastor has a criminal past.

When Belinda's pregnant friend Annie comes to stay and Annie's meddlesome mother-in-law gives Belinda unwanted advice about her medical practice, Belinda looks to a higher power for strength, wisdom, and diplomacy. The final chapter in the Love comes softly series.

Elizabeth's life is full of challenges and adventures while she waits for news of Jack. She offers to take care of Opal, one of her students, while her parents deal with a family emergency. Meanwhile, Abigail is growing ever closer to Cody and Becky, the two children she is caring form. When Codyfalls terribly ill, Abigail fears for the worst. The entire town of Hope Valley will have to rally together to save the boy.

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.

Life is busy in Hope Valley. Bill recruits an old friend to help him track down criminals, and together they must overcome a problem from the past/Abigail keeps the peace in Hope Valley while dealing with issues from the new saloon owner. Elizabeth instructs students on how to earn respect and is startled with a new arrival in Hope Valley.

Pre-wedding jitters: 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.