When Calls the Heart: Season 9

An interesting stranger comes to town. Lucas talks to a new partner, leading him to make a decision about the future of the oil company. A new business opens up in town. An automobile accident leads to a town member getting hurt.

Hope Valley elects a new mayor. Lucas and Elizabeth try to find the "little moments" in their relationship. Elizabeth offers to help Nathan with his horse after the hit-and-run, but it's newcomer, Mei who connects with Newton.

Elizabeth's book is finally published, causing a commotion amongst the townspeople. Joseph works on his relationship with Cooper. Problems arise between Rosemary and Lee when he writes his first story for the paper. Nathan has a hard time dealing with the after math of the accident.

When Lucas takes care of Jack, Elizabeth can't help but be impressed. Mr. Landis gives Elizabth bad news. Mei confides her past to Bill. The man behind Nathan's accident is finally caught.

Allie comes back to Hope Valley. Rosemary feels a strain in her and Lee's relationship. Nathan becomes weary of Lucas and Walden's partnership. The Canfields invite Mr. Landis over for dinner hoping to change his mind.

As Hope Valley continues to grow, problems arise with more automobiles around. Fiona comes back from California excited to have closed the deal for the oil company, but it may come at a big cost. Lee runs a story on his concerns about the new Mayor.

Mayor Hickam hosts Hope Valley Days to bring the community together. Mei's past catches up to her. Minnie and Joseph try to get a loan to buy Abigail's half of the cafe.

Residents of Hope Valley continue to enjoy the town’s firstever Hope Valley Days Festival. But with an unwelcome visitor unexpectedly still in town, everyone comes together not just in celebration, but to help one of their own.

Mike thinks about resigning as mayor. When Walden pays Lucas a visit, Bill and him set a plan into motion to stop him. Mei heads back to Chicago.

Rosemary falls ill. The man who ran Nathan over tries to make a plea deal that just might save Lucas. Rosemary writes a story that could put Lucas in a bad light.

Elizabeth notices a change in Lucas. Jerome plays dirty to get the mines back up and running, sending the town folk into a frenzy. Meanwhile, Henry takes drastic measures to stop him.

Rosemary finds out about the offer Lee received from Arthur. Lucas leaves Hope Valley to spend sometime alone. Rosemary is hesitant to ask Faith for help. A fire breaks out on the saloon. Elizabeth gets a nice surprise.