Hallmark Channel will bring back its popular original series Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove for a third season, the network said Wednesday.

The series, based on The New York Times bestselling author’s beloved book series and starring internationally renowned actress Andie MacDowell,finished its second season. The series is produced by Ron French and Stephen Harmaty in association with Dan Wigutow. During its second season, the series avereaged 2.4 million viewers (Live +3) according to Nielsen, making it cable's most watched program on Saturdays this past summer during the 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. period.

 “Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove has captivated millions of viewers week after week with emotional, riveting and poignant stories of romance, family and friendships in an idyllic seaside town,” said Michelle Vicary, executive vice president of programming & network publicity for Crown Media Family Networks said in a statement. “It is not surprising that Cedar Cove is touching so many viewers, and we owe that success to our star Andie MacDowell and this phenomenal cast.”