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Friday, June 12, 2026

✨ Meet the New TV Movies Premiering This Weekend & More Surprises!




Happy Weekend, Friends!

It may not be officially summer just yet, but wow, it sure has felt like it! The heat has definitely arrived, and I hope you're all finding ways to stay cool while still enjoying some sunshine. I've been soaking up every chance to be outside on our farm, enjoying these beautiful days. And I'm especially grateful that the humidity will finally be easing up for us this weekend!

One of my favorite ways to wind down after a warm summer day is with a good movie, and this weekend gives us not one, but two brand-new romantic comedies to enjoy: Meet Me in the Margins and Texas Two-Step!

Plus, Great American Family has added three movies to their schedule that have been available through streaming. They may be familiar to some of you, but since these movies are making their channel debut, this is great news for those of us who haven't had a chance to watch them all yet.

See details for all of these movies below...



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Friday, June 12, 2026:

image via: Great American Media

Catch Merritt Patterson in four classic Christmas movies Friday night on Great American Family - leading up to her new movie premiere on Saturday! (three of the films encore early on Saturday morning)

And Hallmark will be playing Christmas movies starring Brendan Penny - leading up to his new movie premiere on Saturday!


Friday, June 12, 2026:

A Vintage Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
'Twas the Text Before Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Little Christmas Charm ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Jingle Bell Princess ... Great American Family ... 8pm
The More the Merrier ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
'Tis the Season for Love ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm

Catering Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm
'Twas the Text Before Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
Jingle Bell Princess ... Great American Family ... 2am
Catering Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4am



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Saturday, June 13, 2026:

*NEW MOVIE PREMIERE*


image via: Great American Media


Storyline: Savannah Cade, a quietly brilliant editor at a prestigious publishing house, secretly dreams of becoming a romance novelist, until her hidden manuscript is discovered and anonymously critiqued in the margins. As mysterious notes push her to rewrite both her book and her own tendency to stay silent, Savannah must decide whether to protect her career or finally speak up for the stories, and herself, that matter most. What begins as a professional risk slowly becomes a transformative love story about courage, creativity, and being seen.

Premieres Saturday. June 13, 2026
at 8pm/7c on Great American Family


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Saturday, June 13, 2026:

*NEW MOVIE PREMIERE*


image via: Hallmark Media


Storyline: Olivia returns to Texas to help her aunt with her country music bar that's fallen on hard times and reconnects with Luke, her childhood sweetheart turned cowboy, and her passion for dancing.

Premieres Saturday. June 13, 2026
at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel


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Sunday, June 14, 2026:

Cabin Connection (2022)
*NETWORK DEBUT
ON GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY*
image via: Vortex Productions

When lifestyle writer and committed bachelorette Hannah inherits her late grandmother's cabin, she hires widowed handyman Cole to help get it in shape to sell. As Hannah spends time with Cole, her faith in love and relationships is restored.

Cabin Connection (2022)
Premieres Sunday, June 14, 2026
at 8pm/7c on Great American Family


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Sunday, June 14, 2026:

Cream Of The Crop (2022)
*NETWORK DEBUT
ON GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY*

image via: DBM Films

A feisty young woman, dedicated to saving her family farm, and a driven real estate tycoon fall in love, but things get complicated when his company assigns him to foreclose on her family's farm.

Cream Of The Crop (2022)
Premieres Sunday, June 14, 2026
at 10pm/9c on Great American Family

Note: This movie is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Encore airing at 2:30am/1:30c

Movie Review:

Cream of the Crop is a very charming movie, with a few mature themes. -Maria



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Monday, June 15, 2026:

Riverfront Romance (2021)
*NETWORK DEBUT
ON GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY*
image via: Vortex Productions

A successful novelist buys her dream home, an old turn-of-the-century home on a beautiful riverfront. However, a young project manager is in charge of building a hydroelectric dam on the river. The novelist has 30 days to change his mind.

Riverfront Romance
Premieres Monday, June 15, 2026
at 8pm/7c on Great American Family


Movie Review:

Vortex Media's Riverfront Romance is a very cozy movie. -Maria



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I hope you find something fun to watch this weekend! Be sure to share which movie you're most excited to see, or a review after you've had a chance to watch! We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Wishing you all a relaxing, joy-filled weekend filled with sunshine, sweet moments, and great movies!



Also, this Sunday is Flag Day... may we always cherish the stars and stripes and our freedoms! God Bless America!


Blessings to you all,
Net


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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

“A new command I give you: 
Love one another. 
As I have loved you, 
so you must love one another.” 
- John 13:34
 
When we open our hearts to Jesus, His love has a beautiful way of shining through us! May His love bloom in your heart today and overflow into the lives of those around you!




DVD Recommendations:



Jingle Bell Princess
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A Little Christmas Charm
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Saturday, May 2, 2026

Hallmark Channel JUNE 2026 New *Summer Nights* Movie Premieres - SEE DETAILS:





No need to pack your bags... this June, join the Hallmark Channel for exciting new adventures!

See the details for the new movies below starring Nikki DeLoach, Brennan Elliott, Lyndsy Fonseca, Heather Hemmens, Brendan Penny, and more!


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Hallmark Channel - June Premieres:




The Greek Aisle

Premiere Date: Saturday, June 6 8/7c

Starring: Nikki DeLoach, Apostolis Totsikas

Storyline: When Georgia travels to the Greek island of Corfu to finalize an inheritance, she unexpectedly discovers that marrying her handsome co-inheritor is the only way to meet the requirements.

Movie Reviews:

🌞 The Greek Aisle is family friendly and fun. –Maria

🌞 I wasn’t sure about The Greek Aisle at first, but it turned out to be really good. When a new lead is paired with someone we’ve known forever like Nikki, it’s hard to know if they’ll click, but they worked well together and I really enjoyed watching them. It’s also family friendly. ~Allie B

🌞 "The Greek Aisle" - This one was just alright. I felt the chemistry took too long to gel so it did not seem authentic or believable. Both leads are great looking, but I did not feel they were in love. In fact, I honestly did not care if they stayed together. The scenery was fantastic but the movie was definitely a one-time watch for me. ~Joan

🌞 The Greek Aisle – This first Summer Nights movie is fun. The story follows Georgia (Nikki DeLoach) and Alex (Apostolis Totsikas), old friends who aren't a couple but agree to marry in order to basically work-around a legal loophole tied to a house they've inherited from Georgia’s Aunt Margaret.

Their relationship begins as a pretend arrangement, and I must admit I’m not the biggest fan of "marriage of convenience" storylines; however, they are honest, at least, with his mother and some close friends about the situation. It’s really cute how his mother notices their attraction and is in on their little secret. She was such a joy!

And I have to mention Nikki DeLoach's wardrobe… I thought her pretty dresses perfectly complemented the sunny Greece setting and vacation feel. Overall, this is an entertaining, uplifting watch… a nice summer getaway! ~Net




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images credit: Hallmark Media


Texas Two-Step

Premiere Date: Saturday, June 13 8/7c

Starring: Heather Hemmens, Brendan Penny

Storyline: Olivia returns to Texas to help her aunt with her country music bar that's fallen on hard times and reconnects with Luke, her childhood sweetheart turned cowboy, and her passion for dancing.

Movie Reviews:

🌞 Texas Two Step is 1 of the best movies of this month. -Maria

🌞 Texas Two Step was a cute movie, but probably just a one time watch for me. I absolutely love Brendan Penny, and I think both him and Heather were great, just not together. I don’t think the chemistry was there unfortunately…. I do like the storyline, kind of reminded me of the one with Tyler and Lauren Alaina, that one is great! BJ Harrison is always fun to see too 😊 I always love to hear renditions of songs and I really enjoyed hearing “I hope you dance” Whoever sang this rendition in the movie- it was lovely. ~Paula

🌞 Texas Two Step, well I Know something about that 🤠👢
Different opinion, I adore Heather & Brendan and I thought they were 🔥🔥
Chemistry between them was off the charts IMHO.

I 💞💞 BJ so much, she is a delight!!
New to me was - Junebug, I need more of her please, she was adorable.
Nathan & Zack are always a welcome addition.

Sorry it wasn't filmed in Texas, but the concept was well written, 🎵🎵 Music was Great, puppy's & horses- Yes Please!! ~ Kathy♥Texas

🌞 "Texas Two-Step" - My hubby and I really enjoyed this one too. Heather and Brendan's chemistry was off-the-charts. Oh my gosh, Brendan's smile melts my heart. His vulnerability was touching and genuine. BJ is the aunt I want in my life. And, June is someone I want to be my best friend. Yes, the story line was the normal tired plot, but once we got past all that, we were hooked. The movie was funny and engaging and there were no shoe-drops. It was fun and I would watch it again. Plus, the dog was seriously adorable and I heard Brendan adopted the dog after the movie wrapped. ❤️ ~Joan

🌞 I just finished watching Texas Two Step, and for me it was a one time watch. The lead actress was fine, but I never quite got the feeling that she was truly a "Texas girl." I always usually enjoy Brennan's movies and he was a very believable as a cowboy, though his accent distracted me a bit at times. Overall, I thought he did a good job.

The real standouts for me were Junebug and her adorable dog, Gable... they completely stole every scene they were in! They brought so much fun and personality to the movie.

As someone who loves line dancing ever since learning the Boot Scoot Boogie at a wedding reception, I was hoping for more of the fun and energy that comes with dancing. Unfortunately, there wasn't as much dancing as I was hoping, and when there was, the focus seemed to be more on the chemistry between the leads than the fun of the dancing.

I also felt Hallmark pushed things a little further than usual with some of the dance moves and wardrobe choices. Of course, that's just my personal opinion. As someone who enjoys fashion, I thought some of the clothing choices could have been better.

In the end, the movie seemed very centered on the past romantic feelings between the two leads, and I really wanted it to be more about line dancing and how fun it is together. ~Sarah L

🌞 Texas Two-Step –The country setting in this movie is beautiful, and I loved Olivia’s best friend June Bug, who is full of spunk and personality, and the adorable puppy she adopts is the absolute cutest, and Aunt Ruby, oh my goodness… what a joy she is!

As for Olivia & Luke… there are some sweet moments with them and I typically like when two people rekindle a past relationship, but I felt their relationship/dancing was, at times, more sultry, if you know what I mean. I agree with Sarah L, it did seem like they pushed the limits a little more with their dancing scenes. However, I loved the group line dancing, which was extra fun to watch! Wish we could’ve seen more of that, too.

Overall, the movie is lighthearted and ends happily, but I would caution some of the dancing for young viewers. ~Net




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The Love Heist

Premiere Date: Saturday, June 20 8/7c

Starring: Lyndsy Fonseca, Peter Porte

Storyline: Celebrity stylist Kayli must team up with hotel security chief Mills to track down an iconic piece of fashion history after it goes missing on her watch before the Chicago Costume Gala.

Movie Reviews:

🌞 The Love Heist is totally ridiculous, and a bit of fun. -Maria

🌞 Review: The Love Heist -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Uh-uh -

I agree with Maria 100% that this movie is totally ridiculous. Where I don't agree is where it is a bit of fun. I could not get into this movie. Now maybe it's because I don't understand a lot about this industry, but I found the plot (and many of the fashion scenes) boring. Also, it seems it was trying to be part comedy (but the "funny" scenes were more eye-rolling that anything), part mystery (but I really didn't care who the thief was), and part romance (but neither character seemed believable). And did anyone else notice how the scene at the bar - the audio did not match at all the mouth movements? It's like they substituted different words!) A one-time watch only for me. –Mark 25

🌞 I agree with both Maria and Mark 25 on "The Love Heist" on it being ridiculous. I even tried to watch it twice since I only got through the first fifteen minutes the first time I viewed the movie. The second time was not any better unfortunately and I gave up after twenty minutes. This was the first film, where Lyndsy was the lead, that I did not enjoy. I normally really like her. But, this movie was not fun. The two leads had zero chemistry which is an important and vital aspect for a romantic movie to work. ~Joan

🌞 Awww I agree with everyone here, the movie was cute but not really believable, plus I guessed the culprit right away, it was kind of obvious to me… and then the other thief, I was like huh? No explanation of the ring reason, unless I missed it… Lyndsy’s dress was beautiful at the end, she looked like a cupcake, but that was all that caught my eye in regards to fashion. I did like the supporting characters though, the aunts I think, and the lady who owned the vintage shop. Anyways, one time watch for me as well. ~Paula

🌞 The Love Heist - I have to admit, I’m with many of the other reviewers on this one – this movie never quite swept me away. It had lots of the key things I usually love- romance, mystery, fashion, mistaken assumptions, but somehow the story felt a bit scattered. It just never fully drew me in, it often felt a bit chaotic.

That said, I did enjoy the mystery surrounding the stolen dress, even if I suspected the culprit fairly early on. And the chemistry between Lyndsy Fonseca and Peter Porte had its charming moments.

Now, speaking as someone who loves both fashion and costume design… Lyndsy’s wardrobe absolutely fit her quirky, eccentric, artistic personality, and I appreciated that, but the designs she created for others left me underwhelmed.

The pink gown at the end was pretty; however, I think it would have been even more elegant in a fuller silhouette or a ballet-length hem, but it was definitely the most memorable of all the fashions.

I also thought it was ironic that this movie also used the concept of using someone else’s identity to get into a party – just like Lyndsy’s Christmas movie, Holiday Crashers.

For me, The Love Heist is a one-time watch, but others who enjoy light mysteries and quirky characters may love it more than I did. ~ Net




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images credit: Hallmark Media

A Castle of Our Own

Premiere Date: Saturday, June 27 8/7c

Starring: Brennan Elliott, Erica Cerra

Storyline: When an overworked architect takes an unexpected summer trip, a sandcastle contest and a contractor help her reconnect with her daughter, rediscover joy, and find love she never saw coming.

Movie Reviews:

🌞 A Castle of Our Own is soooo sweet!! -Maria

🌞 My husband and I watched "A Castle of Our Own" last night. It was enchanting! I can't even begin to express my sheer joy of seeing Brennan on my television screen, in a new movie. ❤️❤️ His presence was calming and I have to say we both really enjoyed this sweet little movie. Not a lot happened and of course there was a festival! But, we could look past that because there was a lot to like. There was no misunderstanding. And, it was so refreshing to see adults having mature conversations and young teenagers not being surly and disrespectful. All of the relationships were authentic. Erica and Brennan had a realistic and heartfelt connection. There was a playfulness, and a sincerity which emanated throughout the film. Their chemistry was sweet and just lovely. I have always held Brennan in such high respect and this movie made me love him even more. You could see the sadness in his eyes but that gorgeous smile of his still lit up the screen. I highly recommend this movie. ~Joan

🌞 A Castle of our Own is so cute! I love Brennan and sometimes it’s hard to get used to seeing an actor/actress we love with someone we haven’t seen them with before. I’m used to seeing him with Lacey, Brooke in Flower Shop Mysteries, those are my fave pairings with him. But I really enjoyed him with Erica! I also enjoyed the daughter and niece, the nice relationship with her ex husband, which is rare to see. I can’t imagine how people can actually build sandcastles that big and grand, but it was fun to watch! ~Paula

🌞 A Castle of our Own – This Summer movie was such an enjoyable watch! I thought Brennan Elliott and Erica Cerra’s chemistry together was really sweet – it felt real and authentic. Their banter often felt effortless, as if they were actually talking off-script.

Erica Cerra plays Marley, a single, divorced and overworked mother of a teenage daughter. And Brennan Elliott plays Adam, a guy who thinks he’s great at seizing the day, until he learns he’s been holding onto the past for way too long.

It’s sweet to see Marley gradually let go and take some time away from work to spend with her daughter and Adam.

It’s nice to see Adam release his previous relationship. (I couldn’t help from thinking of how much of Brennan’s own personal feelings were poured into this role and the incredible loss he’s suffered.) It was such a joy to see his beautiful smile and laughter on screen again.

The sandcastles they build are also fun to see. What an incredible process that is. This movie truly felt like a breath of fresh summer air!!! Net




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Which new movie coming out in June are you most excited to see? Please share in comments below.

Happy movie-watching!
Net



Tuesday, September 16, 2025

💕 Rachel Boston and Brendan Penny To Star in Heartwarming Christmas Movie, 'The More the Merrier'




Another Hallmark Christmas movie has been officially announced, and this one will surely pull at your heartstrings!

The film is "The More the Merrier" starring Rachel Boston and Brendan Penny!

As part of Hallmark’s 16th annual *Countdown to Christmas*, "The More the Merrier" follows Dr. Alice (Rachel Boston) and Dr. Brian (Brendan Penny) who, along with staff and visitors, are snowed in at a small rural hospital on Christmas Eve. Amid a sudden baby boom, a 14-year-old heart patient named David brings joy, connection, and surprises, highlighting the power of community and resilience.

"The More the Merrier" features special cameos from five children and teens in the Abbott HeartMates program, a community that supports those living with cardiovascular conditions. They appear in the film alongside NFL player and cardiac arrest survivor Damar Hamlin, who also serves as a HeartMates ambassador. Hamlin has previously connected with each of the HeartMates through the program and developed close personal bonds with them and their families, making their on-screen moment especially meaningful.

In addition to being in this movie, NFL player Damar Hamlin will also be seen in the football-themed Hallmark Christmas movie, "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story."

Since "The More the Merrier" carries a more serious and heartfelt storyline, it feels like the kind of film that would typically premiere during *Miracles of Christmas* on Hallmark Mystery, where the more touching and emotional movies usually air. However, with most *mystery* films debuting on the Hallmark Channel this year instead, I'm curious to see where this movie will end up.

According to the Abbott Heartmates article, which revealed the details of this film, Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas” movie lineup announcement is coming tomorrow - on Wednesday, September 17th! So, if that ends up being the case - stay tuned here for all of the 2025 Hallmark Christmas movie news and announcements!

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Have a Merry Day!
Net 💕


Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Hallmark Announces May 2025 Schedule with New Movie Premieres and Mystery - SEE DETAILS:




Hallmark will be premiering NEW MOVIES in MAY!

FIVE new romantic comedies will premiere on the Hallmark Channel; however, three of these movies previously aired on Hallmark's streaming service, Hallmark+.

And the new May mystery, that is set to premiere on Hallmark Mystery, also first aired on Hallmark+.

See all of the movie details below...


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Hallmark Channel:



Hats Off To Love

Premiere Date: May 3, 2025

Starring Ginna Claire-Mason, Holly Robinson Peete and John Clarence Stewart

Storyline: Stella designs hats and fascinators for socialite Rosalind and meets her son Christian who's training a horse to compete in the Louisville Derby.

Movie Reviews:

👒 Hats off to Love was really good. It was filmed in my neck of the woods, I know a lot of the places. We used to drive by the dog racing tracks a lot when I was a kid cause that was the way to the airport when we had to drop someone off or pick them up. That was the only way to the airport back then cause they did not have the Suncoast Parkway to get to airport. Great memories of my sisters and I in the backseat of the giant cadillac my parents had.

The scene with the ferris wheel was at the Florida State Fairgrounds, and it was the state fair and going on when they filmed. I could recognize the ampitheater behind them where I have gone to countless concerts. My nephews graduation was at the fairgrounds last May. And, I work like a mile from the fairgrounds.

But the movie was also good, I LOVE Ginna. She is so great and I want to go back and watch all her Christmas movies. I liked Christian a lot too and I kept the movie on my DVR to watch again. Sabrina

👒 Hats Off to Love - I liked Ginna Claire, but the other cast? Not so much. Holly’s character was rich/rude, and the horse trainer guy wasn’t always nice. I was in and out of the room a couple times, but from what I saw it’s a safe family movie. ~Allie B

👒 Allie, I am with you on this! It was nice to see the business end of the hat making - I had never thought about it, but it makes sense, if indeed this is how it really works - but the movie didn't grab me. Ginna Claire was good (as usual) in her role, but I didn't care for the attitudes of the other three ladies and how they went back and forth between being rude and being kind. Definitely a one-time watch only for me. ~Mark 25


👒 Hats Off to Love – Ginna Claire Mason, as always, was delightful and lovely! It was also so sweet to hear her sing to Willa the racehorse, even if it was brief.

On the downside, I felt the hats designed for the derby and other festivities were underwhelming and lacked the dramatic flair I anticipated. Similarly, the romantic connection between the leads, Stella and Christian, was underwhelming, as well; it felt flat and underdeveloped.

Holly Robinson Peete delivered a nice performance as Rosalind, the Southern socialite. I wasn’t overly fond of her character in the beginning, but it was nice to see Rosalind evolve from being somewhat snobby and unapproachable to more warm and relatable by the end.

All in all, the film was lighthearted and family-friendly with a sweet, feel-good ending. While it had its shortcomings, it was still a pleasant viewing experience for a one-time watch. ~Net


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Love In The Clouds

Premiere Date: May 10, 2025

Starring Paul Greene, McKenzie Westmore, Gail O'Grady and Lorenzo Lamas

Storyline: Reporter Brooklyn travels to the Balloon Fiesta to meet hot air balloon pilot Jared, who offers romantic balloon rides but is closed off to love himself.

Movie Reviews:

⛅ Love in the Clouds is adorable! So lovely to see Paul Greene working again. –Maria

⛅ Love in the Clouds – While it was most delightful to see Paul Greene and Gail O’Grady on Hallmark once again, the story itself just didn’t work for me. The hot air balloon rides, meant to be the highlight and magical element of the movie, were disappointingly unconvincing, with CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery) that looked noticeably fake.

I truly wanted to love this movie. It had all the key points of a feel-good, family-friendly watch, but overall, it lacked the spark to make it great. It was simply a pleasant one-time watch for me. ~Net




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Hallmark+ Movies premiering on the Hallmark Channel:




Love On The Danube: Love Song

Premiere Date: May 17, 2025

Starring Wes Brown and Nazneen Contractor

Storyline: Fellow cruise passengers, Sarah and Jack, play matchmaker with their music loving widowed parents, as they cruise down the Danube visiting European cities.

Movie Reviews:

🚢 Hallmark +'s Love on the Danube: Love Song is... FANTASTIC!! -Maria

🚢 For me, the first one, "Love on the Danube: Love Song," was just okay, kind of slow, at times. Although, I like both Wes Brown and Nazneen Contractor, the connection between the two just wasn't there for me. ~Net

🚢 Enjoyed Love on the Danube. –dstoutholcomb



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Love On The Danube: Royal Getaway

Premiere Date: May 24, 2025

Starring Jessica Sipos and Dan Jeannotte

Storyline: A jilted art gallery manager takes her honeymoon cruise solo and meets a charming prince posing as a European gentleman, who shares her passion for art.

Movie Reviews:

🚢 Hallmark +'s Love on the Danube: Royal Getaway is absolutely darling! Highly recommend. -Maria

🚢 My husband and I really enjoyed "Love on the Danube - Royal Getaway"! We did not like the 1st movie in the series. In fact, we did not even finish it. However, the 2nd movie was much better, in our opinion. Yes, it had the same Royal storyline, which has been done so many times. But, Dan and Jessica had such great chemistry we were able to get past that. Plus, it was funny! The last movie, in the trilogy, also looks good. We are looking forward to that one as well. ~Joan

🚢 The second one, "Love on The Danube Royal Getaway," was sooo much better, even if Dan Jeannotte's beard in the first 5-10 minutes is ridiculously fake. Jessica Sipos and Dan Jeannotte make such a nice pairing, and I really enjoyed the secondary story with the widowed woman who goes on all of the cruises; she's such a fun character. ~Net



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Love On The Danube: Kissing Stars

Premiere Date: May 31, 2025

Starring Brendan Penny and Sarah Power

Storyline: Savannah, a publicist, reluctantly works with Tripp, a celebrity who is having trouble connecting with his fans, abroad a cruise promoting his latest film.

Movie Reviews:

🚢 Hallmark +'s Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars is clean and a beautiful end to the trilogy! Hope Hallmark airs this on the main network and eventually puts this on DVD. -Maria




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Hallmark Mystery:



The Jane Mysteries: Murder At Moseby

Premiere Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Starring Jodie Sweetin and Stephen Huszar

Storyline: Jane goes undercover at her alma mater to help her college boyfriend solve a crime he may have witnessed years ago – during the annual Edgar Allan Poe Festival.

🔎 I have seen the mystery The Jane Mysteries: Murder At Moseby via Hallmark+, and I must say it was my least favorite movie of the series. It was rather slow for me personally and just didn't interest me much, but I stayed with the story until the end. As I recall, the Edgar Allan Poe Festival in the movie is rather creepy. It's definitely best for preteens and up. ~Net

🔎 I agree Net, the Moseby mystery was so slow! But I felt that way about all the Jane Mysteries….they just didn’t wow me at all, no chemistry between her and the detective, and her Aunt Sadie is just off to me, always done up in a 3 piece outfit with makeup at 11pm 😂 A lot of these new movies for May look great! ~Paula

🔎 I might be the only one, but I really like The Jane Mysteries. Jodie is not my favorite actress, but I enjoy her in these. I also think she has good chemistry with Stephen. I like her singing, too. The lyrics are cute and get stuck in my head. All 4 movies are clean. Murder at Moseby was a little creepy with the Poe Fest, but not too bad. There were a couple holes in the Too Much to Lose mystery but overall I hope there are more Jane Mysteries to come. ~Anonymous

🔎 I’ve actually been enjoying the Jane Mysteries. I’m not a fan of Jodie, but I like her curiosity as Jane and I like that she and the detective have been working together since the beginning. So far they have been family friendly, but I think her singing is seductive so I skip that. ~Abigail

🔎 Really enjoy the “Jane” series and hope more are being planned. They are different from most of the series that all seem to follow the same theme. Also enjoy the period songs performed. They are probably my favorite part of each episode. ~Anonymous

🔎 I totally agree with you about the Murder at Moseby being dull and uninspiring. Hallmark had such great mystery movie series and they've dumped most of them and replaced them with movies with poor plots and not great acting. ~Anonymous



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First, it's lovely to see Ginna Claire-Mason in another movie! I think she is a wonderful actress, so I'm delighted to see Hallmark continue to work with her. And yes, I've also been seeing the news that she is filming a Christmas time-travel movie with Wes Brown titled Newport Christmas.

Speaking of Wes Brown, it's nice to see the Love on the Danube collection of films come to the Hallmark Channel, especially for those who do not have Hallmark+. I have seen the first two and can you that they are, indeed, family-friendly, lighthearted stories. Of the two I saw, I enjoyed Love On The Danube: Royal Getaway best.

I have also seen the mystery
 The Jane Mysteries: Murder At Moseby, and I must say it was my least favorite movie of the series. It was rather slow for me personally and just didn't interest me much, but I stayed with the story until the end. As I recall, the Edgar Allan Poe Festival in the movie is rather creepy. It's definitely best for preteens and up.

Have you seen any of these Hallmark movies? If so, please feel free to share your thoughts on any of these movies in comments below.


Happy movie-watching!
Net