A surfer who lives beside the beach rental, keeps a lively dog, and runs a summer camp. He helps with breakfast, advises Nick about swimming, and considers expanding the camp through a possible franchise.
A career-focused man who returns to his family’s Colorado ranch for Christmas after ending a serious relationship. He plans to help maintain the ranch while pursuing his work, but proposes selling the property when he believes it may not survive. His growing closeness with Heath forces him to reconsider his priorities and emotional distance.
A wealthy host who falls in love with the mysterious masked woman he meets at the Christ-Masquerade ball. He hires Angie to plan his wedding, mistakenly believes Candace is the masked woman, and eventually follows clues that reveal the deception.
Lucy’s equal co-owner of the inherited estate. He initially favors selling the property for redevelopment, including the possibility of a golf course, while Lucy advocates preservation. Though practical and initially resistant, he works with Lucy to present competing plans and gradually rebuilds trust and emotional openness with her.
Travis Walsh is Lily's husband, Sophie's father, and the boss connected to Summer's fiancé. He uses pills, mistreats Lily, makes advances toward Summer, and helps maintain the family's secrecy. When Summer challenges the adults about Sophie's condition, Travis shifts blame rather than accepting responsibility for the child's danger.
Devin is Harmony's fiancé and a member of her music-world life. He arrives unexpectedly during the Miracle Christmas Festival preparations, says that leaving Harmony was a mistake, and insists they belong together. His sudden return shocks Luke and the others, placing Harmony between her former relationship and the new life she has begun building in Miracle.
Lucas is a man who helps Tara and Amy with their overheated car and initially appears sympathetic and useful. He becomes increasingly threatening after admitting that he planned to get rid of Amy, claiming Tara is the only woman he has wanted. He then pursues Tara as she runs for her life.
A reporter for Vistoso magazine assigned to write an exclusive profile of Amelia. He develops romantic feelings for her, shares the opening pages of his unfinished book, and learns about her sacrifices and abandoned opportunities. A misunderstanding over the publication of intimate details causes Amelia to believe he betrayed her confidence.
Peter Porte has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 2002. Their work is anchored in the A Gift to Remember Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Dashing in December, Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2, Love at the Shore. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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