🔎 Cozy Mystery Alert 🔎 Candace Cameron Bure Returns as Ainsley McGregor in the 4th Mystery Movie Installment -- See Here:

Calling all Sleuthers... 

we've got another case to solve! 🔎

Candace Cameron Bure is returning as Ainsley McGregor, a former criminologist-turned-small-town sleuth!

Us Weekly has shared an exciting first look at the upcoming mystery, Ainsley McGregor: A Case for the Model Maker, which reunites Candace with Aaron Ashmore, Robin Dunne, and Farrah Aviva in the small, charming town of Sweet River, where the four friends find themselves caught up in yet another intriguing whodunit, along with Ainsley's beloved book club!

The new Ainsley McGregor Mysteries movie is expected to premiere in early 2027 on Great American Family and stream on Great American Pure Flix, giving us mystery fans something to look forward to in the new year!

Storyline via Great American Media:
In Ainsley McGregor: A Case for the Model Maker, Ainsley is preparing for a “prestigious university exhibition honoring pioneering forensic scientist Frances Glessner Lee and her famed miniature crime-scene dioramas. When a murder shocks Sweet River, Ainsley is drawn into an investigation where carefully constructed models may hold the key to the truth — and where the evidence begins to point dangerously close to home.”

If you'd like to catch up on the previous Ainsley McGregor Mysteries before the next mystery arrives, all three previous films are currently streaming on Great American Pure Flix:

Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker
Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker
Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Watchmaker

(*click here to stream from the beginning*)

And, if you want more Ainsley mysteries, check out the Ainsley McGregor book series by Candace Havens - that inspired these movies!

I've really enjoyed watching this mystery franchise grow. I just love the charming small-town setting, clever clues, wonderful cast, and family-friendly stories make these mysteries so much fun to watch!

Are you excited to head back to Sweet River with Candace Cameron Bure for another mystery? I'd love to hear your thoughts in comments!

Happy sleuthing!

Net 🔎

❤️🔎 Mystery, Romance, and Drama - on This Weekend's Must-See Watch List

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Happy Weekend, Friends!

Great American Family is kicking off 2026 with the first NEW mystery movie TV premiere of the year - Ainsley McGregor: A Case for the Watchmaker - following a Saturday marathon of the previous Ainsley McGregor mysteries, starring Candace Cameron Bure.

Plus, I also streamed the new Ainsley McGregor Mystery on Pure Flix! Be sure to check out my review below; I promise it's spoiler-free.

Over on the Hallmark Channel, there’s another Winter Escape (this time set in beautiful Australia!), plus a fiery new episode of When Calls the Heart that’s sure to have Hearties on the edge of their seats.

Be sure to check out more information about the new character (the young girl pictured above) joining the When Calls the Heart cast in my comments at the end of this post.

See details on these new movies and When Calls the Heart below.


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Saturday, January 10, 2026:

Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: 

A Case For the Watchmaker

Storyline: In Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Watchmaker, Ainsley McGregor thought craft markets and book clubs, not corpses, would define her new life back home in Sweet River. That is until a beloved member of the book club raises a cold case involving her late husband who was found murdered over his rare antique watch. Ainsley springs into action to untangle a web of small town secrets before the killer winds the clock down on the next victim.

Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case For the Watchmaker

Premieres Saturday, January 10, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

Movie Review:

SPOILER FREE -

I streamed Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Watchmaker on Pure Flix, and absolutely loved it! This, in my opinion, is the best "Ainsley" mystery, so far! You could sense a deeper connection with all of the characters, and not only was the mystery intriguing, but the pace of the story was engaging, with clever dialogue. My guess of who-dun-it was right, but that also made it a fun watch.

I especially liked how the book club was more actively involved in solving a cold case, adding both heart and humor to the investigation. A new character is introduced who is wonderfully quirky and instantly memorable. I truly hope we see him again in future episodes.

Also, I liked that Jake was still his usual self, silly and friendly, but he also seemed more mature, confident, and capable. When Ainsley's life is in jeopardy, Jake stays the night at her home on the couch with Ainsley's adorable dog, George. I enjoyed seeing more of his strong, protective side.

This movie was sooo good; it reminded me of how much I always enjoyed the "Aurora Teagarden" mysteries. It has that same cozy mystery feel. I sure hope Great American Family plans to continue this mystery series- since I had such a wonderful *time* watching "A Case for the Watchmaker"! ~Net


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Saturday, January 10, 2026:

A Melbourne Match

Storyline: Georgie, a travel writer, travels to Melbourne for an assignment where she meets Zach, an Australian ex-footballer who agrees to be her tour guide and shows her that there's more to life than work.

A Melbourne Match

Premieres Saturday, January 10, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, January 11, 2026:

When Calls the Heart

Season 13, Episode 2

Season 13, Episode 2 - Up in Smoke

Storyline: Nathan responds to fire in Goldie National Park while Elizabeth leads relief efforts in Hope Valley.

When Calls the Heart

Season 13, Episode 2

Premieres Sunday, January 11, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

I’m really looking forward to this new episode of "When Calls the Heart." It sounds like an emotional, intense time is ahead for the people of Hope Valley and for us viewers, too, with the fire at Goldie Park and many lives in danger. I have a feeling we might want to keep a tissue nearby.

We’ll also be meeting a brand-new character, a young girl named Gwendolyn, played by 14-year-old actress Alex MacIsaac. I’ve been hearing such wonderful things about her performance. She has a strong background in singing and musical theatre, so I imagine we’ll eventually get to see some of that talent on "When Calls the Heart," perhaps even more so down the road, with Rosemary as her director, of course!

I'm also planning to rewatch the "Ainsley McGregor Mystery" again - since I really enjoyed this one! So many great characters. I so enjoyed sleuthing with Ainsley and friends. In case you missed it, I shared a review above.

Please Note: I haven't pre-screened the new Winter Escape movie premiering this weekend. If you'd like to post a review on whether this movie is family-friendly, please share in the comments below. Thank you in advance to everyone who shares with us.

Blessings to You All!

Net

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❤️ SHARING HIS LOVE: ❤️

"Teach us to number our days,

That we may gain a heart of wisdom."

~Psalm 90:12

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In Case You Missed It: "Ainsley McGregor" Premiere Date Has Been Announced

image: Great American Media

Hey, Sleuthers...

I’ve shared this premiere date before, but in case you missed it, I wanted to make sure everyone saw the latest, official word from Great American Media.

The next "Ainsley McGregor" mystery "A Case for the Yarn Maker," starring Candace Cameron Bure, is on the way soon to Great American Family, and here’s the press release with all of the details...


PRESS RELEASE:

CANDACE CAMERON BURE

STARS IN SECOND INSTALLMENT OF

‘THE AINSLEY MCGREGOR MYSTERIES,’

A CASE FOR THE YARN MAKER

GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY

ORIGINAL MOVIE

PREMIERE, OCTOBER 4

NEW YORK, NY – August 18, 2025 – Great American Media, America’s top destination for faith and family programming, announced the second installment of the company’s first mystery movie franchise, “The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries”: A Case for the Yarn Maker, starring Candace Cameron Bure (Aurora Teagarden Mysteries, My Christmas Hero) and Aaron Ashmore (“Ginny & Georgia”) have its linear cable premiere on Great American Family, Saturday, October 4 (8 p.m. ET). The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker is adapted from bestselling novelist Candace Havens’ novel.

In The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker, Ainsley McGregor (Bure) a former Chicago criminologist, has moved back to her hometown of Sweet River, Texas, to teach criminology at the local university while also being the owner/operator of Bless Your Arts, a shop for community artists. Bless Your Arts is honoring a true Yarn Goddess, heiress of Real Wool, Ellie Mitchum who arrives with a cold demeanor before turning up cold, as in dead. At stake in the mystery is the future of Ellie’s Fortune 500 company and her feuding family angling for control. As always, Ainsley relies on her brother, Sheriff Ryan, her boyfriend, fireman Jake (Ashmore), and the eccentric band of sleuthers who masquerade as a Book Club to solve the crime. Whatever the mystery, Ainsley McGregor is always on the case.

The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker is a Syrup Studios production in association with Candy Rock Entertainment. Costa Vassos serves as Producer and Martin Wood directs a screenplay written by Robin Dunne and based on the Candace Havens book of the same name. Executive producers include Candace Cameron Bure, Ford Englerth, Jeffery Brooks, Eric Jarboe, Holly A. Hines, Gerald Webb, Martin Wood, Jim Head, and Trevor McWhinney. Supervising producers include Catherine Kretz and Michael Shepard with Jonathan Shore and Doran S. Chandler serving as Associate producers.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN PURE FLIX

As the streaming service of Great American Media, Great American Pure Flix provides quality family-friendly programming that celebrates faith, family and country. With affordable flat-rate pricing, families can stream a prolific offering of unlimited movies and shows on demand. Great American Pure Flix features inspiring, uplifting and entertaining content the entire family can enjoy together, with new original and exclusive titles added every month. New customers can enjoy a 7-day free trial by visiting GreatAmericanPureFlix.com. Watch Great American Pure Flix https://signup.pureflix.com/signup/c3e/email

ABOUT CANDY ROCK ENTERTAINMENT:
Candy Rock Enterprises is a joint venture between award winning actress, producer and New York Times bestselling author Candace Cameron Bure and the full-service development and execution team behind Redrock Entertainment, Ford Englerth and Jeffery Brooks. Candy Rock’s Entertainment division develops, produces, and distributes television projects, lifestyle programming and feature length films with an emphasis on family-friendly content. Instagram: @CandyRock.Entertainment

ABOUT SYRUP STUDIOS:

Syrup Studios is a Canadian deficit-financing studio focused on exceptional films, series, and international co-productions for global audiences. Syrup’s highly tailored approach to developing, financing, producing, and distributing content through entrepreneurial business models brings each compelling story to life.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Pam Slay
Network Program Publicity
818.415.3784
pamslay@gacmedia.com
media@crosswindpr.com

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I hope many of you will enjoy this mystery when it premieres Saturday, October 4th, on Great American Family.

If you'd like a few extra details with no spoilers, you can check out my review of "Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker" here: https://itsawonderfulmovie.blogspot.com/2025/06/movie-review-ainsley-mcgregor-mysteries-case-for-the-yarn-maker-candace-cameron-bure.html.

Happy Sleuthing,

Net🔎

Movie Review: ‘The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case For The Yarn Maker’ Starring Candace Cameron Bure, Aaron Ashmore, and Robin Dunne 🔎 SEE HERE:

Hey, everybody! Want to know my thoughts on the latest Candace Cameron Bure mystery?

The second installment in the "Ainsley McGregor" series, titled "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case For The Yarn Maker,", dropped on Great American Pure Flix on May 22nd.

*UPDATE: This movie will premiere on Great American Family - Saturday, October 4th!

A few days after the movie's release on PureFlix, I had the chance to sit down and stream the new "Ainsley" mystery and just like I did with the first film, "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker," I’m here to share my thoughts and review this latest mystery with you.

So... check out my review of this new mystery below. I promise it's spoiler-free on whodunit!

My REVIEW of

"The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries:

A Case for the Yarn Maker"

*NO SPOILERS*

As you unravel the clues to "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case For The Yarn Maker," one by one, you’ll surely be just as hooked as I was!

First of all, I loved seeing Candace Cameron Bure back at it again, solving crimes in the second Ainsley McGregor Mystery! And as usual, she looked lovely and stylish while doing so.

The basic set-up:

Candace, once again, portrays Ainsley McGregor, a former criminologist from Chicago who’s now settling into the quaint life of Sweet River, Texas, to be near her brother, Ryan (Robin Dunne), who is conveniently the sheriff of the town.

In addition to her part-time job teaching criminology at the local college, Ainsley runs the charming artisan market, Bless Your Arts, where she’s quickly become a part of the local community.

Now... to the heart of the story:

When Ellie Mitchum, who is known as the “Yarn Goddess,” is suddenly murdered at Bless Your Arts, Ainsley can’t help but jump into the investigation, much to her brother’s dismay. With the support of her book club friends and the local fire chief, Jake (Aaron Ashmore), Ainsley begins unraveling the clues stitch by stitch. (Sorry, I just couldn't help myself from including some yarn puns!)

There’s also a new character addition to the series, Coroner Cyra Vale, played by Robin Dunne’s real-life wife, Farrah Aviva. I thought perhaps having a coroner in the series would add more creepiness, but thankfully, not much was shown here. (Thank you, Great American Media!) They mainly discussed the case in her office.

As the mystery went along, I had a strong hunch about who the culprit might be; however, that didn’t ruin my enjoyment one bit. The process of uncovering the truth was still thoroughly entertaining and intriguing, with just enough plot twists to keep things interesting.

I’m also really enjoying how Ainsley’s relationships are developing. Her bond with her brother Ryan is playful and heartfelt; it’s clear they genuinely look out for and care for each other. Meanwhile, the slow-burn chemistry between Ainsley and Jake is also so sweet and fun to watch. When another guy awkwardly flirts with Ainsley, Jake's jealousy kicks in, adding a little lightheartedness to the story.

The main thing I love about the Ainsley character is her passion and drive to help those in need. No matter how hard she tries, Ainsley just can’t stay away from crime solving, even when it puts her own life in danger. Along the way, she opens up to Jake about her past in Chicago and what brought her to Sweet River, adding new depth and warmth to her character.

"The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case For The Yarn Maker," is a delightful, cozy mystery with heart, humor, and charm. It definitely left me wanting more!

In case you haven’t heard, the next installment, A Case for the Watchmaker, has already been filmed but has not been officially announced by Great American Media. I’m eagerly looking forward to finding out the premiere date and joining Ainsley as she dives into her next mystery in Sweet River!

If you also love heartwarming mysteries with a strong female lead, a little romance, good friends, an adorable dog, and a charming small-town backdrop, then this mystery is for you!

For those of you who've already had the chance to watch the latest "Ainsley McGregor Mystery," I would love to hear your thoughts, too! Please share (without spoilers, of course) in comments below.

If my review has intrigued you and you’d like to watch "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker" on Great American Pure Flix, simply click here to check out the details for streaming! Or, be sure to stay tuned for the premiere on Great American Family - Saturday, October 4th!

Happy Sleuthing!

Net🔎

images/screengrabs via: Great American Media

Great American Media Releases New Poster for Mystery Series Starring Candace Cameron Bure

Just wanted to quickly share the new poster released today for the next "Ainsley Mystery"!

"Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker," starring Candace Cameron Bure, will be streaming ONLY on Great American Pure Flix - beginning May 22nd! No word, yet, on when the new mystery will air on Great American Family.

Also starring in "Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker" with Candace Cameron Bure are Aaron Ashmore, Robin Dunne, and his real-life wife, Farrah Aviva. In addition to starring in this film, Robin Dunne also wrote the screenplay for this upcoming mystery.

Details via Great American Media: "In The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for The Yarn Maker, Ainsley McGregor (Bure) a former Chicago criminologist, has moved back to her hometown of Sweet River, Texas, to teach criminology at the local university while also being the owner/operator of Bless Your Arts, a shop for community artists. Bless Your Arts is honoring a true Yarn Goddess, heiress of Real Wool, Ellie Mitchum, who arrives with a cold demeanor before turning up cold, as in dead. At stake in the mystery is the future of Ellie's Fortune 500 company and her feuding family angling for control. As always, Ainsley relies on her brother, Sheriff Ryan, her boyfriend, fireman Jake (Ashmore), and the eccentric band of sleuths who masquerade as a Book Club to solve the crime. Whatever the mystery, Ainsley McGregor is always on the case."

Stay tuned for more details.

Happy Sleuthing!

Net

Guess WHO Is Starring With Jessica Lowndes In NEW Christmas Movie - - SEE HERE:

Jessica Lowndes gave us a sneak peek today into the Christmas movie she is currently filming, and I couldn't resist sharing these pictures and details with you all!

First, Jessica shared that actress Farrah Aviva (A Brush with Christmas), who is a dear friend in real life, will play her best friend in the movie, and Farrah's husband, Robin Dunne (The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries, My Christmas Hero) is directing.

Jessica and Farrah also portrayed co-workers and friends in the 2015 Hallmark Christmas movie, Merry Matrimony.

In this next image below, Jessica shares a picture of herself all decked out for the holidays in a festive coat and scarf, and if you look close you can see her co-star almost photobombing her pic... peeking behind her!

Do you know WHO it is???

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If not, here are two clues...

1. This actor has starred in both Great American Family and Hallmark Christmas movies.

2. Jessica and this actor have starred in a previous Christmas movie together.


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Have you guessed, yet?

The next picture below reveals Jessica's co-star!


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Keep scrolling down to reveal!!!


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Jessica's co-star is... Daniel Lissing!

Jessica and Daniel starred together previously in the 2016 Christmas movie, A December Bride! It will be so nice to see these two reunited on screen together again!

Pictured between them in the picture above is the film's director, Robin Dunne.

No official announcements have been made on where this movie will be seen, so stay tuned for those details.

In more movie news... Jen Lilley is also currently filming another movie! She literally jumped from the set of A Little Women's Christmas to another movie set! Details to come!

Until then...

Happy Movie-Watching, 

Net

images via: Jessica Lowndes, Instagram