Welcome to Cedar Cove, where the extraordinary bonds that hold family and friends together are only the beginning.

16 Lighthouse Road

Family court judge Olivia Lockhart has seen a lot of couples in her courtroom. Most divorce petitions are open-and-shut, but when Olivia meets a young couple whose grief appears to be overshadowing their love, she makes a controversial ruling that gets everyone in her close-knit hometown talking.

Olivia is no stranger to having family and friends weigh in on anything and everything. From her mother to her best friend to her daughter, navigating life and love in Cedar Cove has always taken a village. But when new-to-town newspaper editor Jack Griffin takes a personal interest in Olivia’s ruling — and in Olivia herself — she is surprised by just how welcome the attention is. Matters of the heart may be messy, surprising and more than a little complicated, but in Cedar Cove, they’re always unforgettable.

204 Rosewood Lane

Judge Olivia Lockhart’s plate is full. Her hometown of Cedar Cove is the kind of community that’s always relied on each other for support, but lately it seems everybody needs somebody to lean on, especially Olivia’s best friend, Grace Sherman, whose husband disappeared six months prior. Thirty-five years together, then — just gone. Moving forward without closure is hardly ideal, but for librarian Grace, it may be time to start a new chapter.

For Olivia, helping her good friend start over is just the beginning. There are enough marriages, separations and babies being born in Cedar Cove to keep anyone on their toes. And when Olivia’s ex-husband makes it clear he wants her back, it throws a serious wrench in her on-again, off-again relationship with newspaper editor Jack Griffin. Sometimes the right path isn’t always clear, but finding the courage to follow your heart will lead you right where you belong.

311 Pelican Court

Recently divorced, Zach and Rosie Cox were given an unusual custody deal by Judge Olivia Lockhart: instead of their children moving between homes, the kids keep the family home and the parents move in and out. Working to create stability in this new arrangement just might show them that they still belong together, if only they can learn to trust each other again.

Olivia herself is caught in a dilemma. Her ex-husband is trying to regain her affection, but maybe what she really wants is Jack Griffin to show her how he feels.

As always, Olivia will help and encourage her friends as they deal with new challenges and fresh starts, because this community is one that cares about each other, and they know hope and happiness can show up in unexpected places.

44 Cranberry Point

Olivia Lockhart is back in town after her honeymoon, adjusting to married life and eager to catch up with her friends. Things haven’t been the same in town since a man died at the bed-and-breakfast. The owners, Bob and Peggy Beldon, have no idea why he was in Cedar Cove, or what happened to him...but they’re determined to solve the mystery. And there’s plenty more news: Jon and Maryellen are planning a wedding. Also, Maryellen’s mother, Grace, has more than her share of interested men. The question is: Who is she going to choose? Trouble is just around the corner...