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Jesse Metcalfe's departure, will return alongside longtime cast members Ory, Williams, Barbara Niven, Laci J. Mailey, Emilie Ullerup, Brendan Penny and Andrew Francis. Based on the novels by Sherryl Woods,  explores the lives and loves of four generations of the O’Brien family, after the homecoming of eldest daughter Abby (Ory) and has seen the family reconcile following a painful chapter in their past.

Treat Williams is being remembered. The and actor died Monday at 71 after being involved in a motorcycle accident.

Jesse Metcalfe's early departure from Hallmark Channel's  caught many by surprise earlier this year, most notably viewers of the multigenerational family drama, which was months away from premiering season 5.Metcalfe, who's played singer-songwriter Trace Riley since the series' first episode in 2016, acknowledged that his decision to leave the hourlong series was largely unexpected. But several factors, including a prolonged delay in production due to the pandemic, creative changes behind the scenes and a desire to begin a new chapter in his career, played a part in why he parted ways with which said goodbye to Metcalfe in his final episode Sunday.«Life's all about growth.

Hallmark Channel's which had a creative revamp heading into season 5. With a new showrunner at the helm, a renewed focus on the O'Brien clan and major casting changes (see: Jesse Metcalfe's early exit, the last-minute addition of Robert Buckley), the multigenerational family drama is turning over a new leaf.«Everyone is entering a new phase of their lives.

and, ET can reveal. The upcoming season will consist of 10 episodes and is expected to premiere in summer 2021, where it will return to its regular Sunday night time slot.Though production dates are still in flux, filming will resume next year.“has been such a fulfilling, creative journey for me and a bona fide hit for the Hallmark Channel, as well as finding new audiences around the world," Metcalfe exclusively tells ET.