It was the network 's first - ever original scripted series .
Based on author Debbie Macomber 's book series of the same name , Cedar Cove focused on Municipal Court Judge Olivia Lockhart 's professional and personal life and the townsfolk surrounding her .
Cedar Cove was the network 's first - ever original scripted series .
Based on author Debbie Macomber 's book series of the same name , Cedar Cove focused on Municipal Court Judge Olivia Lockhart 's professional and personal life and the townsfolk surrounding her .