Meet the Tripps... Every year on Father's Day, the Tripp family comes together for a celebration of their late dad's life. Their home is Maple Grove, New Hampshire, a charming and friendly community nestled in the heart of New England. A plentiful meal is served; memories are shared; and love overflows. But as wonderful as it is on the surface, each sibling is as different as night and day, and each has their own tale of loss and redemption. In this Maple Grove prequel, we meet each Cameron, Steve, Ronnie, Callie, and Noah (along with their mother, Marty) and see just how distinct a family can be, and how everyone has a battle in need of fighting.

After discovering she can't have children, Lydia Ryder has all but convinced herself that she doesn't need a family to be happy. All she needs is her camera, her passport, and a damn good manicure. And maybe, maybe a sexy male travel companion. But when her job as a magazine photographer lands her in the small town of Maple Grove, NH, a precocious ten year old and her single father barge into Lydia's life, turning what she thinks she wants onto its head. In this town full of happily ever afters, Lydia finds herself wishing for things she had sworn off long ago... When Cameron Tripp's wife passed away from heart disease, he thought he'd never find love again. He certainly never would have expected a woman like Lydia Ryder to waltz into his life and awaken his dormant heart and libido. But despite his better judgment, Cam finds himself drawn to the vivacious and argumentative outsider. He quickly learns that, like him, she knows all about misplaced trust, heartbreak, and how quickly a family can fall apart if you let it. As impassioned arguments morph into frenzied kisses, the two wonder if one week can ever be enough. Despite lacking a maternal side, can Lydia connect with his ten year old daughter? And when Cameron finally learns the truth behind Lydia's past career, the trust he worked so hard to build crumbles once again. With such doubts filling their minds, is there any hope that Lydia and Cameron will be able to start a new life together?

After breaking off her engagement, Yvonne Sarzacki is finally at peace with a career she loves—rescuing animals and placing them in their forever homes. But when her dog is diagnosed with cancer, her high school ex-boyfriend Steve Tripp is the only veterinarian who can save his life. They've barely spoken since a senior year tragedy ripped them apart, but her traitorous heart doesn't seem to care that he abandoned her when she most needed him. Steve Tripp, DVM prefers the company of animals to the messiness of real-life relationships. Scarred since the car wreck that almost killed him and his high school girlfriend, Steve has spent the last thirteen years avoiding emotional entanglements—especially when they involved Yvonne. But fate has other ideas when she walks into his veterinary clinic with her sick dog. With the help of the four legged survivor, they begin to break down the walls between them. All wounds must heal eventually; but sometimes the damage runs deeper than the scars you can see.

If Christmas miracles were real, I never would have left Maple Grove... I'm not the same guy I was when I left Maple Grove twelve years ago. Before, I was broken and betrayed. Now, I'm strong and indifferent. I had one goal coming back to Maple Grove on December 23rd—celebrate at my best friend's engagement party and get out before sunrise on Christmas Eve. But mother nature had other plans for me when a blizzard rolled through that evening and left me stranded with the one woman I can't be trusted alone in a room with... Paige Williams. In just 24 hours, Paige manages to flip my life on its head, making me confront my past demons. Paige is the nice to my naughty. The sweet to my spice. But one thing is for sure... she's put the joy back in Christmas for me. And I'm never going back.

Pros to dating Lex Sexiest man I've ever seen Panty-Melting British Accent Talented Baker Cons to dating Lex Turned me down when I asked him out... in front of my entire family... at my brother's engagement party. Oh, and he has a secret. A big secret. So... no. I don't think I'll be giving him any second chances. But my foster dog? He has other ideas. This dog has issues... and Lex's cat has the cure. Unfortunately, I'm not exactly a forgive and forget kind of person. And even though both my dog and I appreciate the help, this time, I'm not going to let him get close enough to break my heart. This time, Lex Bailey is staying at arm's length.

When you have a name like Kandi Cornne, you're destined to either become a stripper... or own a candy store. For me? It's the latter. That's right, my name is Kandi and I own a candy store in the quaint New England town of Maple Grove. Which in October? It means three things: 1) Tourists are coming in droves for "leaf-peeping" season 2) My candy store business is booming 3) The sexy pumpkin farmer, Ford Kane is everywhere Since he harvests pumpkins and I sell candy, Halloween is both of our prime seasons and our businesses often cross. Even though he's hated me for years, ever since his best friend and I broke up, we need to find a way to work together in a civil manner. While I may not be able to soften that grim demeanor of his... the five black kittens we find might. If only he knew how much he had me purring as well...