The Hallmark Channel has announced four new romantic comedies for February, also known as Loveuary!
The last pairing for the month reunites Alison Sweeney and Gabriel Hogan, from the "Hannah Swensen Mysteries."
See details below...

The Way to You
Saturday, February 7 8/7c
Starring Kim Matula and Aaron O'Connell
New Yorkers Emma and Conrad agree to help each other find their missed connections after a subway blackout. Their search might lead to love, but not where either of them expects.
Movie Reviews:
💕 The way to you is such a great movie. Enjoyed it very much. Highly recommended. ~Oksanka
💕 I watched The Way to You and it was really good! It was nice to see Aaron again. He seriously never changes. ~Allie B
💕 Hi! Oh, my goodness, "The Way to You" was so magical! We thought it was the best non-Christmas movie in quite a while. There was so much to savor. The sister relationship was authentic and touching and felt so real. I actually believed they were sisters. The writing was both witty and touching. I have always been a huge fan of Kim, and I was so happy to see Aaron again in a role where his strengths were used wisely. He and Kim together were sublime. The slow growth in the romantic arc worked within the storyline and as it unfolded it felt grounded in reality. Their chemistry was not phony in any way. I fell in love with them by the end of the movie. I was rooting for them to finally say how they felt. :-) This was a beautiful film that I will be adding to my DVD collection whenever it is released. ~Joan
💕 The Way to You is family friendly and very cute rom com. Good chemistry between the leads. ~Joyce in Carolina
💕 Review: The Way To You -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Oh Yes! -
To add to Joan's wonderful review of this movie, I would give this a recommendation even it wasn't for Kim Matula's outstanding performance, but it is because of it I am giving this a high recommendation! Simply, she knocks this role out of the park. Her range of emotions are spot-on, and it never feels like she is acting. I was smiling throughout this entire movie because of her. Aaron also does a really good job, and like Allie said, he never changes...he looks exactly like he did 10 years ago in 12 Gifts of Christmas! (Wow, has it been that long ago?!) Also, the storyline made for a fun adventure, and the supporting cast was really good too. So for lots of reasons - but especially for Kim's performance - this one is a definite watch! – Mark 25
💕 I was finally able to watch “The Way to You” and i absolutely loved it! I thought the storyline was interesting, the supporting cast worked and the chemistry between the leads was just so good- they got to know each other gradually and you could see their feelings for each other grow, very believable, not rushed at all, which is sometimes hard for avoid in a 2 hour movie Lol. Definitely recommend! ~Paula
💕 The Way to You was pretty good. –Maria
💕 The Way to you was very good. Loved the pace of the movie, Kim and Aaron were great, just a top notch movie. Almost forgot it was Hallmark. Probably the best movie of the year for Hallmark. ~Sabrina
Because of Cupid
Saturday, February 14 8/7c
Starring Amy Groening and Evan Roderick
Best friends Naomi and Marcus participate in a Valentine's Day mocktail competition but things go awry when Cupid interferes with a love potion that affects Marcus and several of their friends.
Movie Reviews:
💕 Review: Because of Cupid -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Not my taste -
I just couldn't get into this movie, mainly because of the whole mythological slant. You have Cupid, who is...what, a magical figure who has come to earth in the form of this mischievous guy Hal, who concocts a love potion and antidote that doesn't work on everybody, and who can make himself (and his tea shop!) appear and disappear? If you say yes and can buy into this, then okay, maybe it's a good movie since it has a heart and wonderful acting by both Amy and Erin. But for me, I prefer my rom-coms straight and without relying on "magic", so this was a one-time watch for me. –Mark 25
💕 Hi Mark, I totally agree on the movie! I was thinking “hhmmmmm” throughout the first 1/3 of it and I don’t know, I just couldn’t get through it, so I ended up deleting it. But to add to what Net mentioned, I absolutely do not mind the magic elements in Christmas movies, I make the exception for that 😊🎄🪄 ~Paula
💕 The Cupid movie from HM last week, I didn't love it, it was silly. I did like Amy and Evan I just thought it was too much and the whole love potion stuff to me was silly. Maybe I missed it cause I did ff some, but weren't all the couples still together even after the "potion"? Just strange. ~Sabrina
The Stars Between Us
Saturday, February 21 8/7c
Starring Sarah Drew and Matt Long
Seven years ago, Kim made a connection with a stranger during an eclipse event. Now a fledgling news reporter, Kim returns to Illinois for this year's eclipse, unaware that their paths may cross again.
Movie Reviews:
💕 Hmmmm “The Stars Between Us” was okay. The talk about horoscopes I ignored since I don’t believe in that stuff. I thought their “almost running into each other” dragged on for far too long, they finally reunited at the last 15 minutes of the movie. I was more interested in the budding relationship between her friend and his friend. One time watch only for me unfortunately, just fell flat. ~Paula
💕 Disappointed in The Stars Between Us. I love Sarah Drew, but something about this movie felt rushed/fell flat for me, and as a Christian, I had to cringe at all the “the universe provides”/“everything is random” talk, and the MC’s mom’s firm belief in astrology, which is encouraged at points throughout the movie. ~Anonymous
💕 The Stars Between Us is a one time watch for me. Didn't like the horoscope aspects and felt Sara was over acting in the first hour of the movie. Little on the silly side and unbelievable that the main characters would be so close to one another and not see each other. ~Joyce in Carolina
💕 The Stars Between Us - I had high hopes, but it was not my favorite. There was just so much bad about it, it was very slow, Sarah Drew's character was so bad behind the camera I do not know why she would ever have been hired. I mean all the practice takes and she was just bad. I would think by the time you got to go be on tv at all, and for such a big story, you would at least be decent. Then suddenly it was going to be national, her little tv station? Come on. If so, they would have got someone else to drive in and do it.
All the near misses, we saw them together for 2 mins in beginning and 2 mins at end. And it was not enough at all of a spark for me to want to see another movie or sequel with Sarah Drew and Matt long's characters to star in.
The camera girl and the other guy had way more chemistry and felt like the movie was about them.
Only good I can get on this, love Sarah Drews characters little daughter in the movie. She was so cute when mom was putting her to bed.
And those solar eclipse places, the epicenter, there would have been hundreds of news people there to cover, not just that rude guy. The movie was dumb and lacked any kind of chemistry or care from me for anyone in the movie, besides camera lady and guy and little daughter. ~Sabrina
Romance at Hope Ranch
Saturday, February 28 8/7c
Starring Alison Sweeney and Gabriel Hogan
Hope Morgan sets out to begin a new chapter of her life-fulfilling her childhood dream of running a ranch in the picturesque town of Ruidoso, New Mexico and reviving the beloved Giddy Up Gala.
Movie Reviews:
💕 Romance at Hope Ranch is so sweet! –Maria
💕 Romance at Hope Ranch - I agree with Maria, this movie is just as sweet as can be! I love that Alison’s character, Hope, sets out with determination to purchase and run her own ranch. And while, sure, she faces some bumps in the road, it’s heartwarming to see the kindness of good neighbors who are always willing to lend a hand, even if Hope sometimes has a hard time asking for help.
I also truly enjoyed seeing Alison act alongside her real-life daughter, Megan. Her portrayal of Hope’s daughter, Maggie, who has just headed off to college, fits her perfectly. Their scenes together have such a warm, authentic mother-daughter feel.
And it was so fun to see Alison paired with Gabriel Hogan in this movie! He plays a very handsome cowboy named Jack, who’s hoping to win back Hope- the love of his life. Watching the two of them together is especially satisfying for those of us who adore them as Hannah and Norman in the Murder, She Baked / Hannah Swensen Mysteries. There’s even a cute little nod to that series, a photo of them from the mystery hanging on the wall in Jack’s new business, simply explained as an old picture of the two of them. Mystery fans will definitely love that. I know I did!
This movie truly looks like it was a joy to film, and it’s just as joyful to watch. It’s wholesome, family-friendly, and perfect for all ages.
Overall, I loved the down-home country ranch setting, the beautiful wide-open scenery, the animals… and one little chicken named Houdini absolutely steals the show and our hearts! ~Net 🐔💕
💕 I did watch Romance at Hope Ranch and although there were many plot holes, I did like it a lot. Apparently it got the highest ratings of the year so far, higher than Lacey and any other movie. Some people have been down right out rude about the ratings and the movie.
One girl out on a twitter who really thinks she knows it all, even went as far to say the reason the ratings were so high, is cause Hallmarks linear cable audience are fox news watchers. I mean really?????? Funny cause I am part of a group of fox news watchers, we had a big Tucker Calson group back when he was on and killing it, and many groups out there watching Gutfeld, who is one of the highest rated shows even over late night shows, and NONE of them watch Hallmark. Most have never watched or stopped a long time ago. And if she is right, which not sure why fox news watchers get brought into the highest rated HM movie of the season, but Fox news has way more viewers than CNN and all their shows at night beat all competition. I bet they even beat some network shows. So.
But anyway, some even went as far as to say it was nepotism at its best having Allison's daughter on the movie. People are just rude and some will find anyway to connect things to Trump. Cause of course fox news watchers love trump. I am sure many don't even watch any news and still love Trump. But of course, trump might now be blamed, by one person out there, for Allie Sweeneys movie beating Lacey's or any so far this year.
But I did like the movie, even though I still wonder who is Hope's daughters father, did he die, did Hope every marry him. I LOVED Gabriel Hogan in it. He and Allison have great chemistry though I always loved her with Mike but haven't watched a Murder she baked since Mike left. I feel the point of the movie was that it is hard for some people to ask for help when they have done it all alone, most of their life. And Hope had to learn to ask for help, from some great new neighbors and town that is her new home. ~Sabrina














































Wow, I’m just trying to get used to January and here comes news on February.
ReplyDeleteIt is great though to see Kim Matula back and Amy Groening- two of my favorites. Christie
All Nathan and Hannah fans are gonna want this!! Finally!🥳
ReplyDeleteAll of these sound so cute Net! And I’m so exited to see Hannah and Norman reunite 💗
ReplyDelete~Paula
I nearly missed this because it was on the same page as A New Year of Hope And Romance but fortunately saw some comments about it.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting - the talk towards the end of 2025 was that Hallmark would be cutting back on the number of new movies but no sign of that to date - 5 in January and now 4 in February.
On paper these look pretty good with one proviso I'll mention later on- a real blast from the past with Alison Sweeney and Gabriel Hogan, Amy Groening in a deserved second leading role for Hallmark, the wonderful Kim Matula - The Finnish Line was my #1 Christmas movie for 2025 and Ghosts Of Christmas Present is right up there in my all-time favorites.
Sarah Drew made Mistletoe Murders her own but seeing her in this leading role given past happenings n the Channel makes me apprehensive about the future of MM.
The Internet is still claiming the series has been renewed but we now know (hopefully as yet) this is not true.
Any problem is in the leading men.
I don't think using lesser known male actors as leading men (could there be a financial aspect to this?) worked well for Hallmark in several 2025 Christmas movies.
There was a lot of dissatisfaction that having won "Mr Christmas" Evan Roderick was not the male lead in Make Or Break Holiday so maybe this is a pay-off?
Apologies but I rank Aaron O'Connell as a second tier actor and Matt Long I just don't know.
The big question is will these movies be above the 1m viewers mark as figures plummet?
How they perform could be important for the future - Florence
My wife and I love Mistletoe Murders. We have watched each episode at least 6 times. Love the interaction of the cast, especially Emily and Sam. Never gets old. Hope it's coming back with more episodes. Love the whole cast. Loved Kim Matula in The Ghosts of Christmas Present and the Finnish Line. Unfortunately, the dvd cut out about a 8-10 minute segment of The Finnish Line. Had ordered two, same problem. Hope they fix that. Looking forward for The Way to You and The Stars Between Us.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with Florence regarding Amy Groening - she is definitely deserving of her second leading role in a Hallmark movie! (I really missed seeing her in a new Christmas movie this season!) I'm not so sure about the plot of this one, but with Amy in it, I'll give it a go!
ReplyDeleteDisappointed in The Stars Between Us. I love Sarah Drew, but something about this movie felt rushed/fell flat for me, and as a Christian, I had to cringe at all the “the universe provides”/“everything is random” talk, and the MC’s mom’s firm belief in astrology, which is encouraged at points throughout the movie.
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