As Nora works to save the farm, a devastating storm hits, threatening everything they've built. The challenges escalate when a group of investors, represented by Nora's childhood friend Liam Hawthorne, attempt to buy out the town for a luxury resort development. Nora rallies the community to resist the buyout, discovering her own strength and deep connection to the land in the process. Meanwhile, her relationship with Cade deepens, complicated by revelations about his past ties to land acquisition companies. The town faces numerous obstacles, including rezoning attempts and underhanded tactics by the investors. However, with Nora's leadership, Cade's support, and Liam's eventual change of heart, Timberwood unites to fight for its future.