Olivia helps Grace face her conniving ex-husband Dan in a bitter showdown over their unsettled divorce. Although Grace is ready to accept defeat, Olivia refuses to give up until she helps Grace finally find her own voice. Jack is torn between keeping his job or his journalistic integrity when he’s assigned to write an article praising Cedar Cove’s bad boy, Warren Saget. But after writing the article, Jack discovers Warren has the final word when it comes to his son Eric. Meanwhile, Justine attempts to help Luke start a new chapter after his life after he reveals a terrible tragedy he experienced during the war. But when his usual quiet brooding suddenly erupts into a violent rage, Justine realizes her new friend is much more complicated—and dangerous—than she ever imagined.
Claire is taken to meet the Laird. As suspicions about her grow, Claire befriends the mysterious Geillis Duncan. When the clan discover her medical skills, Claire goes from guest to prisoner.