Introduction: Upon the sudden and mysterious death of her brother, Danny, Sayre Lynch is called home to Destiny, Louisiana, for his funeral. Having fled the town and her iron-fisted father, Huff Hoyle, ten years earlier, she must now return to confront him, her spoiled brother, Chris, and their unscrupulous lawyer, Beck Merchant.
The Landry women learn things aren't always as they seem as each uncovers new past and present truths. Elliot questions how much of Kat's heart is in 1814.
When plans go awry, Elizabeth gets the town to band together to give Clara and Jesse the wedding of their dreams. Elizabeth struggles with the fact that she has two suitors.
Change is in the air for Hope Valley. There's the foundry to be built and an upcoming mayoral election. Elizabeth arrives home from a trip to Hamilton. A potential investor arrives in town to discuss the oil business with Lucas.
Elizabeth and Nathan help Tom out of a tight situation, and the town comes together after a setback. With encouragement from family, Joseph heals an old rift. Gowen councils Lucas.
The Garrison Gang comes for their gold with Hope Valley residents in the crosshairs. Angela visits the Schwartzman School, and Rosemary uncovers the truth about Ava.
