Sarah is the central character, longing to fall in love and becoming convinced that Cole is her ideal partner. She works on documenting a winter romance story while struggling to distinguish between a romantic fantasy and a real relationship. She rejects Nick's confession because she believes her relationship with Cole is genuine.
Young organizer planning a charity event, reconnecting with ex Andrew.
Marketing guru believing in destiny, seeking true love during the holidays.
Avalanche forecasting expert introducing innovative technology to Glacier National Park.
Amalie Hess is a Christmas columnist racing to complete a holiday story while struggling with disappointing romantic expectations. She helps improve Ray Hess's companion robot, spends time with Ian McCallister, and eventually finds a more meaningful story through a community celebration and the people who need to feel remembered.
Nell is a successful writer who returns to Springdale for a reading, book signing, radio appearance, book club meeting, and local traditions. Reconnecting with Emmett Turner, she becomes involved in the town's Christmas life, questions the commercial future proposed by Brad, and realizes that the real Springdale means more than the fictional town in her novel.
Supportive friend navigating personal growth alongside the core group.
Friend or acquaintance within Olivia's social network and town circle.
Local resident interacting with Mia and Olivia during their Christmas adventures.
An archaeologist whose research funding and job are threatened, she travels to the Scottish Highlands to authenticate donated journals and study an ancient shrine. Her work brings her into Duncan's family circle, where she develops feelings for him while struggling with the distance between her career and a possible future together.
Grace is a romance novelist who returns to her hometown under pressure to finish the final book in her trilogy. Feeling uncertain about what to say about love, she reconnects with Sean and becomes involved in the dispute over the historic mansion. Her unresolved feelings for Sean and her doubts about the story leave both her writing and her future unsettled.
Family member connected to the Whitaker household and community life.
Ashley Newbrough has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 2001. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Hearts Around the Table Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Snowmance, Winter Wonderlanes, Hearts Around the Table: Jenna's First Love. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
