Set in 1874, this series explores the earliest days of the frontier settlement that would later become Hope Valley, chronicling the courage, resilience and relationships that laid the foundation for the close-knit town.

Rebecca Clarke travels from her home city of Chicago to the Western Canadian frontier with her 11-year-old daughter Sarah. When her wagon breaks down, and she realizes the boardinghouse is not as advertised, Rebecca has no choice but to accept help from local rancher and confirmed bachelor, Tom Moore.

Despite her best intentions to remain unattached, Bella can't help but slowly fall for Tom and develop a friendship with tenacious pioneer woman Hattie Quinn. Hattie's daughter Olivia helps run their trading post and catches the eye of Constable Alexander Vaughn, much to the dismay of Clayton, who harbors feelings for her.