Elizabeth Thatcher, a young teacher who left her life of high society to teach out west in Coal Valley, has been home with her family in the city. Feeling that it₂s time to return to teaching in Coal Valley, Elizabeth goes back to the small mining town. However, life has unexpected challenges in store for the young teacher when she runs into an old flame in her new home.

"In the small mining town of Malmberget, north of the Arctic Circle, residents and their houses are being relocated. As the mine that built the town slowly swallows it street by street, building by building, the memories of the community have collapsed into the huge pit they call 'the hole.' Only a few stubborn souls cling to their homes, refusing to leave. When two workers making their final preparations hear a sound coming from a basement, they...

Elizabeth is determined to clear her name and get her job back. With the help of Abigail and the support of the children, the odds are looking good for Elizabeth to return as the schoolteacher. However, Jack receives some troubling news that forces him to make a very important decision with significant consequences to his relationship with Elizabeth.

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.

Follows the continuing story of teacher Elizabeth Thatcher, widow Abigail Stanton, Constable Jack Thornton and the other residents of the 19th century Canadian coal mining company town of Coal Valley.

"Jack's... feelings for Elizabeth... 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"--Container.

"Schoolteacher Elizabeth Thornton and the citizens of Hope Valley...[share] their adventures, ranging from the joys of the holidays to an outbreak of chicken pox in the town, to Elizabeth's ongoing choice between two suitors: saloon owner Lucas and Mounted Policeman Nathan." --container

"A surprise arrival shakes things up in the sixth When Calls the Heart film. Just when Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) thinks she has Jack (Daniel Lissing) back for good, a beautiful woman arrives in Coal Valley threatening to ruin their budding love. Saddened by the turn of events, Elizabeth considers a job offer back east. Another visitor, inspector Bill Avery, sends waves through the town as he helps Jack uncover what really led to the mine explosion....

"In a fit of jealousy over Clara, Jesse throws a punch at Lucas, but hits an innocent stranger! And that stranger is Hope Valley's new Mountie, Nathan Grant! Meanwhile, Rosemary has put in a new secret telephone which vexes lee, Carson and Faith agree to keep their relationship a secret, Nathan investigates the robbery of a stagecoach, and Elizabeth must put on a brave face when she sees teh new Mountie about town for the first time." --container....

"Elizabeth and Jack's relationship blossoms into romance in Change of Heart, the fifth installment of the When Calls the Heart series. Finally winning Elizabeth over, Jack is devastated to learn of his Constable reassignment. When Elizabeth s sister, Julie, arrives in Coal Valley with the new Constable, Jack reluctantly tells Elizabeth the news and must leave town. Julie, ever the curious one, stumbles upon a mysterious wounded man and rushes him...