Coach Jones's daughter and a high school cheerleader. She confides in her father about feeling neglected due to his intense focus on Radio, though she does not blame him for the attention shift.
A mother and parent volunteer who prepares lunch for her daughter, helps organize a school Christmas play, designs its backdrops and sets, and organizes a wedding at Lakeview Lodge. She develops a creative partnership with Henry and works to preserve the Christmas spirit despite a severe snowstorm and major logistical setbacks.
Lizbeth Meredith works at a shelter, supports women affected by domestic violence, and cares for her two daughters. After Greg takes the girls to Greece, she reports the abduction, gathers evidence, travels there, and fights through legal and diplomatic obstacles to bring them before a judge and restore their connection to home.
Martha Rose Jacobs is a mother who has built a new life after escaping William 'King of Hearts' Bridges while pregnant. When Hope Jacobs is abducted, Martha offers herself in exchange for a rescue opportunity, using her knowledge of the gang to guide the effort. She is also Rev. Jeremiah Jacobs's wife and Hope's devoted protector.
A detective with a criminology degree who wants to move beyond clerical work, Linda becomes involved in the investigation despite initial resistance from Goodman. She goes undercover among sex workers, follows leads connected to the killings, and later tracks Wilson during surveillance, at times acting against her colleagues' instructions.
Protagonist and blog author struggling with maternal stress and anxiety. She initiates a girls' night out with friends, but a lost reservation and subsequent chaos force her to confront her insecurities. After a wild night involving a missing van and jail time, she reconciles with her family and writes an uplifting post about embracing life's imperfections.
Hannah is the creator of the dating app Perfect One, whose business faces falling users and investor pressure during Christmas. She returns home reluctantly, joins the anonymous Christmas Cupid tradition as Stardust, and is changed by the letters she receives. Her unresolved feelings for Sam and renewed connection with her family drive her emotional journey.
Heather Turner is Darren Turner's wife and a mother struggling with the emotional distance caused by his deployment and trauma. In counseling, she explains that his silence hurts more than the truth. Her willingness to confront the damage in their marriage helps Darren speak openly and becomes an important part of their renewed connection.
Amelia is Ruby’s devoted mother and the owner or operator of a family business. She chose IVF because she wanted to become a parent without waiting for the right partner. She tells T.J. Cruz that he is Ruby’s father, protects Ruby’s emotional needs, and insists that his promises must be supported by consistent, dependable actions.
Sarah Drew has 53 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Signature works include Mistletoe Murders, Jimmy, The Stars Between Us. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
