Abby's estranged mother who returns to town. Her reappearance intensifies the already troubled family dynamics and adds complexity to the siblings' efforts to reconcile.
Rebecca is a wealthy, middle-aged wife who has built a seemingly perfect but deeply unhappy family life with Mason Westridge. Emotionally unfulfilled, she seeks intimacy through Paris and discovers genuine happiness. She is Jessica Westridge’s mother, secretly dying of inoperable cancer, and ultimately helps Paris leave escort work before saying goodbye.
Hannah's supportive and witty mother who provides emotional guidance and comic relief.
Hannah's mother, a real estate agent who often stumbles upon crime scenes while house-hunting.
Hannah's ambitious mother and real estate agent who frequently stumbles upon crime scenes.
Tom's overprotective and security-obsessed mother who lives with him. She initially supports his basement captivity but grows terrified as Darwin investigates. She pressures Tom to dispose of the girls but is ultimately murdered by her husband Gant, who reveals he orchestrated the situation to replace his family.
Town resident involved in the general store preservation campaign.
Family member or close friend navigating holiday traditions and relationships.
Elizabeth accompanies Maddie on the Christmas Navy ball and the holiday cruise aboard the aircraft carrier. She is part of Maddie's immediate travel group and reconnects with Capt. Chet Jenkins when he welcomes both women aboard the ship, placing her within the family and social setting surrounding the cruise.
Tess Harper's supportive aunt who provides emotional backing and local gossip.
Hannah's mother, supportive and involved in her life and career.
Hannah's mother and owner of a local theater, often entangled in town drama.
Barbara Niven has 93 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Hannah Swensen Mysteries Collection with 15 titles. Signature works include Chesapeake Shores, A Perfect Ending, Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
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