Her smile, spirit, and enthusiasm, made her a great fit for the connection’s upbeat programming.

Much of that programming consisted of simple storytelling, with a modern sensibility on old-fashioned romance.

But for longtime fans, Boston’s success is satisfying on other levels.

Rachel Boston making a heart with her hands

They’ve watched her career from the start and witnessed her transformation firsthand.

From the moment she found fame in Hollywood to now, they’ve been along for the ride.

She later attended New York University and began acting in the early 2000s.

Rachel Boston in 2002

It helped me develop that confidence."

The fictional drama was set in the 1960s and focused on the Pryor family.

Boston portrayed Beth Mason, the girlfriend and eventual wife of JJ Pryor, played by Will Estes.

Rachel Boston in 2011

Boston was only 20 years old when the show premiered in 2002.

It ran for three seasons, ending in 2005.

Her next major TV role was on USA’s “In Plain Sight” in 2011.

Rachel Boston in 2014

Boston was 29 when she debuted on the hit show as police Detective Abigail Chaffee.

She also starred in Lifetime’s “Witches of East End” as Ingrid Beauchamp.

“There’s such a family feel and it’s a community that looks out for each other.

Rachel Boston in 2022

People come out for each other in challenging times in life and in the most comfortable times in life.

“And after that connection, I feel true love is a choice.

We choose to love each other and lift one another up.”

Rachel Boston in 2024

Boston and Ashe celebrated the birth of their daughter Grace in January 2022.

Baby Grace is here and our hearts are so very full!!!

Thank you to everyone surrounding us with so much love.”

Miracle," was set to premiere on November 28, 2024.

In the movie, Boston plays Annie Merkel, aka Mrs. “Jingle Stop Tour 2024,” she posted onFacebook.

From Washington D.C. Philadelphia, NYC, #CountdownToChristmas movies start now!!!"

Boston’s fans are surely hoping for many more years of her work, and beyond.