When Calls the Heart. Poster of the 2014 TV series and cover of the 1983 book
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When Calls the Heart
Janette Oke, 1983
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Neill Fearnley, Michael Landon Jr., Anne Wheeler, 2014-2021

The story of Elizabeth Thatcher, a young teacher accustomed to her high-society life. She receives her first classroom assignment in Coal Valley, a small coal-mining town in Western Canada which is located just south of Robb, Alberta. There, life is simple, but often fraught with challenges. Elizabeth charms most everyone in Coal Valley, except Royal Northwest Mounted Police Constable Jack Thornton.


Intensity. Poster of the 1997 movie and cover of the 1987 book
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Intensity
Dean Koontz, 1987
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Yves Simoneau, 1997

Chyna Shepherd, the 26-year-old heroine of this story, is following the trail of the serial killer who murdered her dear friend, trying to stop him from killing another innocent victim. Chyna, whose fragile world of safety is shattered with the murder of her closest friend, summons up the courage to face down her own demons and track down the vicious and sadistic killer, no matter the cost to herself.


The Irresistible Blueberry Farm. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2013 book, The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe
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The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe
Mary Simses, 2013
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Kristoffer Tabori, 2016

Ellen Branford, a successful lawyer, embarks on a journey to fulfill her grandmother’s final wish and deliver a letter to a former love interest in her hometown. Along the way, Ellen discovers love, purpose, and the possibility of a simpler life.


Hello, It's Me. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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Hello, It's Me
Wendy Markham, 2005
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Mark Jean, 2015

Annie and her two children are forced to deal with the loss two years after her husband perishes in an unexpected accident. When Annie first meets a wealthy bachelor who is drawn to her free spirit, she is unable to picture ever falling in love again. She longs for direction as she begins to feel emotions for this new man since she is afraid to fall in love again. When she begins to receive messages from her deceased spouse encouraging her to follow her heart, she realizes that her prayers have been heard.


Big Sky River. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2012 book
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Big Sky River
Linda Lael Miller, 2012
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Peter Benson, 2022

A woman returns to Parable, Montana after a contentious divorce in an effort to move on. There, she meets an attractive neighbor who offers an unexpected turn.


Big Sky River: The Bridal Path. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2012 book, Big Sky River
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Big Sky River
Linda Lael Miller, 2012
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Peter Benson, 2023

Having found her place in Montana and now dating Cowboy Boone, Tara endeavors to unite their respective family lives. However, as they embark on this journey of blending their families, unexpected tensions arise, making the process more challenging than they had initially anticipated.