When Charlotte Lamb, a fallen vicar's daughter, tries to hide away in London's grim Milkweed Manor, she is mortified to find herself in the care of a former suitor whom her father long ago rejected as unsuitable, but both are determined--with God's help--to protect those they love.

She was about to give her heart to another when the rogue from Cambridge returned.

"Annie Zook--the preacher's eldest daughter--is expected to join the Amish church, but at 20 she is 'still deciding.' Because of the strict rules that guide the Plain community, she must continually squelch her artistic passion, although it has become her solace"--Provided by publisher.

Glory Boughton, aged thirty-eight, has returned to Gilead to care for her dying father. Soon her brother, Jack--the prodigal son of the family, gone for twenty years--comes home too, looking for refuge and trying to make peace with a past littered with tormenting trouble and pain.

Minister Eric Camden and his wife Annie preside over a growing family of children. The Camdens tackle the complex problems of living and growing up in the world today, while capturing the hearts of audiences with witty, appealing stories. Through all the ups and downs, Eric and Annie somehow manage to keep their romance alive and their family together.

For minister Eric Camden (Stephen Collins) and his wife Annie (Catherine Hicks), it's a season of romance -- for their children, that is! Mary (Jessica Biel) meets the man of her dreams, even while doing community service. Matt (Barry Watson) has girlfriend, and ex-girlfriend problems. And even little man of the house Simon (David Gallagher) discovers how much trouble a hickey can cause. This season also sees Lucy (Beverley Mitchell) taking her first...

The seven member Camden family expands as Annie gives birth to twins, Sam and David. But just because newborns have arrived doesn't mean that the problems of the older children are over. A jealous Ruthie runs away from home, Mary and Lucy rebel against their household duties and Matt is obsessed with stopping the wedding of his ex-girlfriend.