☀️ May is Made for Movie Nights - Let's Dive In Together!

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Happy Mid-May Weekend, Movie Friends!

As the days grow warmer and the evenings stretch a little longer, there’s nothing better than sinking into the weekend with cozy movies with a splash of romance!

The three movies airing this weekend are dishing out delicious food scenes, a relaxing cruise getaway, and a special friendship that may blossom into something more!

Fun fact: Actress Nazneen Contractor (The Christmas Ring, A Perfect Pairing) is cruising through two of this weekend’s rom-coms as the leading star!

I’ve already seen two of this weekend’s premieres; keep scrolling for reviews from myself and two It's a Wonderful Movie friends!

Enjoy a cozy weekend and some sweet stories...


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Saturday, May 17, 2025:

Seasoned with Love

Storyline: Winona Applegate is on the fast track to becoming a celebrity chef, already running a very successful bistro in Pittsburgh. With nerves building, she leaves for New York to audition for her own show in front of television executives. Unfortunately, her car breaks down near New Holland, a small, quirky town where Winona rents a room at a local inn run by Adam, a widower. With the local Spring Festival coming up and the resident cook unavailable to manage the menu, Winona agrees to get her car fixed in time for her audition in exchange for her much needed help in the Inn's kitchen. As she prepares for the festival with Adam, Winona begins to fall in love with New Holland and one of its residents as well.

Seasoned with Love

Premieres Saturday, May 17, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

Movie Reviews:

(Below are snippets of my and Ken R's reviews; click here to see our full reviews.)

🍲 This movie was a delicious treat, very family friendly! I really enjoyed the match-up of real-life couple Peter and Julia Benson. In this movie, however, they are both single. Julia portrays a chef, Winona Applegate, who’s on her way to New York to audition for her own cooking show, and Peter portrays, Adam, the owner of a B&B in New Holland, Pennsylvania... -Net

🍲 This is certainly an unusual picture to find being run today but a curiously refreshing one. At first, I thought I’d end up falling asleep (as some might) then found the theme somehow intriguing. With married-in-real life main stars Julia and Peter Benson performing so convincingly as strangers in a regional town who, against odds, gradually get to know and respect each other being so well done and natural, that it comes as a refreshing relief from the morose nastiness that all too often masquerades as ‘entertainment’. -Ken R


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Saturday, May 17, 2025:

Love On The Danube: Love Song

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

Love On The Danube: Love Song

Premieres Saturday, May 17, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

Movie Reviews:

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

🚢 Love on the Danube: Love Song - This is a nice movie, but it's 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. However, this movie has such a calming vibe, and the setting is truly beautiful. It’s absolutely worth the trip. -Net


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Sunday, May 18, 2025:

The Love Club Moms: Nila

Storyline: Since her husband died three years earlier, Nila’s life has been all about her Instagram business and helicopter parenting her daughter Mara. Now a tween aching to break free, Mara creates a dating profile for her mom. Nila is horrified, but the Love Club agree it’s time Nila moved on. Nila agrees to date, but when all her dates bomb, she recruits local coffee shop owner Olly to be in a pretend relationship with her to get everyone off her case.

The Love Club Moms: Nila

Premieres Sunday, May 18, 2025

at 7pm/6c on UPtv

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I hope you enjoy the new movies this weekend! My reviews for the ones I've seen are shared above (along with Maria and Ken—thank you both!).

Just a quick note: the only movie I haven't seen, yet, is The Love Club Moms: Nila. If you've seen it and would like to share whether it’s family-friendly, please feel free to give your thoughts in the comments below.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend ahead… filled with sunshine, joy, and a little movie charm!

For those of you facing severe thunderstorms, I'm keeping you in my prayers for safety and protection. Remember, after the storm comes the rainbow. In fact, I just have to share... a couple of weeks ago, we experienced three days of light spring showers, and each day, once the rain cleared, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky. One day, we were even blessed with a double rainbow! It was such a lovely and powerful reminder of God’s promise to never flood the earth again.

Blessings to you all,

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"Jesus replied, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’"

~John 6:35

"Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb."

~Revelation 22:1

In the scripture above, the "river of the water of life" symbolizes God's never-ending, life-giving presence. The river reminds us that God’s love keeps flowing without end.

Great American Family Adds Movie to May Schedule

Seasoned with Love, starring real-life married couple Julia and Peter Benson, will air on Great American Family this May. The couple has also starred together in Aurora Teagarden Mysteries and other Hallmark movies.

The movie, Seasoned with Love (2021), has also aired on streaming sources and BYUtv.




Premiere Date on Great American Family: May 17, 2025 at 8pm/7c

Storyline: Winona Applegate is on the fast track to becoming a celebrity chef, already running a very successful bistro in Pittsburgh. With nerves building, she leaves for New York to audition for her own show in front of television executives. Unfortunately, her car breaks down near New Holland, a small, quirky town where Winona rents a room at a local inn run by Adam, a widower. With the local Spring Festival coming up and the resident cook unavailable to manage the menu, Winona agrees to get her car fixed in time for her audition in exchange for her much needed help in the Inn's kitchen. As she prepares for the festival with Adam, Winona begins to fall in love with New Holland and one of its residents as well.




Movie Reviews:

🍲 "This movie was a delicious treat, very family friendly! I really enjoyed the match-up of real-life couple Peter and Julia Benson. In this movie, however, they are both single. Julia portrays a chef, Winona Applegate, who’s on her way to New York to audition for her own cooking show, and Peter portrays, Adam, the owner of a B&B in New Holland, Pennsylvania… where Winona finds herself stuck for a few days while her car is getting worked on. While she’s there, a spark begins to develop between she and Adam, but is Winona willing to give up her dreams or are her dreams changing when she helps Adam and his daughter cook up a feast for the town’s annual Spring festival? Overall, it was a sweet movie; however, I personally didn’t like one quick thing- near the end, Julia shares a quote from a Buddhist monk that her friend Annie would often say to inspire her. Besides that quick comment, it was lighthearted, refreshing, and like a good meal, the ending is sure to leave you feeling very satisfied." ~Net

🍲 "This is certainly an unusual picture to find being run today but a curiously refreshing one. At first, I thought I’d end up falling asleep (as some might) then found the theme somehow intriguing. With married-in-real life main stars Julia and Peter Benson performing so convincingly as strangers in a regional town who, against odds, gradually get to know and respect each other being so well done and natural, that it comes as a refreshing relief from the morose nastiness that all too often masquerades as ‘entertainment’. Their youthful co stars, Tori Barban and Kolton Stewart are equally natural and completely likeable, making this a surprisingly gentle and rather well-scripted experience. Recommended for those needing some respite from the ugly blues. Well produced and colorful." ~Ken R

🍲 My husband and I re-watched "Seasoned with Love" again last night. We had seen before, when it first aired, and were so excited to see it was going to be on TV again. :-) It is such a sweet, endearing movie. I love the characters, the storyline, the setting and all of the interactions between the actors. Julia and Peter are magic together. We enjoyed their witty banter and the way they both looked at each other just melted our hearts. There is so much love between the two of them. –Joan

🍲 I watched Seasoned with Love yesterday, and it was so sweet! I’ve always liked Peter and Julia Benson on Aurora Teagarden, especially Peter as Arthur. It would be awesome if they could be on Ainsley McGregor together! Christie

🍲 Seasoned with Love is very adorable and sweet. –Maria

If you haven't seen this sweet movie, you'll want to look for it when it premieres on May 17th at 8pm/7c!

Happy Movie-Watching!

Net

♪ James Denton and His Son, Sheppard, to Star in New Hallmark Movie "Perfect Harmony" ♪

The image above is of James Denton and his son, Sheppard, when they did press on Home & Family for their movie, "For Love & Honor," back in 2016.

Variety is reporting today that father and son will be on Hallmark acting together again in "Perfect Harmony." The film will premiere in the fall on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. James Denton's co-star is Sherri Saum ("Relative Stranger"), and the movie will also star real-life couple, Peter and Julia Benson ("Aurora Teagarden Mysteries," "Seasoned with Love").

Storyline via Variety:

"In, “Perfect Harmony,” Denton portrays Jack Chandeller while Saum plays Barrett Woodword. When thier mutual friends, Naomi (Julia Benson) and Simon (Peter Benson), are ready to tie the knot, they ask the duo to be Best Man and Maid of Honor."

“Barrett is a buttoned-up college professor. Jack on the other hand, is a laid-back, former pop star. They have been like oil and water since they met 10 years prior but, to support Naomi and Simon, they agree to set aside their differences,” the movie’s description reads. “At the engagement party, Barrett is horrified to learn Jack’s plan for party music was nothing more than a playlist. She guilts him into performing but he insists she join him on stage, much to his son Teddy’s (Sheppard Denton) dismay as Barrett also happens to be his professor. Jack and Barrett bring down the house with their duet and with that, the frost between them begins to thaw. As Jack and Barrett continue to spend time together leading up to the wedding, they surprisingly find themselves getting along. Slowly, they begin to change their perceptions of each other and find they may be more in tune than either of them would have imagined.”

Variety is also reporting that James Denton will perform an original song titled “Ooh Wee Ooh,” and a song matching the movie's title, “Perfect Harmony,” which is a duet with Sherri Saum.


My Quick Take:

It was sweet to see James acting with his son in "For Love & Honor," and I look forward to hearing and seeing more details on their new Hallmark film. Another plus... it's always nice to see music incorporated into a story. I believe James' son Sheppard also sings, so hopefully, he'll perform something, too.

Please share your take in comments below.

Blessings, Net

🔎 Candace Cameron Bure, Ryan McPartlin, and Julie Gonzalo star in Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' All New Mystery Premieres in February 2022! 🔎 Get the Scoop Here:

February's all new mystery premieres on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries in 2022 will take us back in time to an unsolved case and give us some hair-raising suspense!

Check out the new titles below...

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Cut, Color, Murder

Premiere Date: Sunday, February 6, 2022

Starring: Julie Gonzalo and Ryan McPartlin

Storyline: When a beauty pageant creator is found dead, a savvy hairdresser works with a detective and risks everything to clear the names of those she loves.

Movie Review:

🔎 "Color, Cut, Murder: 100% clean. No issues with same sex. The man who worked in the salon doing makeup on the Beauty Pageant girls kinda made me uncomfortable, but he didn't act feminine at all. It was a good mystery, kept me guessing. Kinda cheesy. I liked her relationship with the police chief. I'm guessing by the ending there will be a sequel. Also, I had forgotten how much commercials were on TV. I'll save it for special occasions, like the Wedding Veil movies." ~Abigail

🔎 "Enjoyed Cut,Color, Murder.It has an interesting back story. My curiosity has been piqued by the last scene in the movie. It was very well done and different from some of the other mystery movies. Hope to see more." ~Anonymous

🔎 "Didn't really care for Cut Color Murder. Too catty, and Allie seemed a bit too much of a smart aleck IMO. On the plus side, The trailers for Haunted by Murder and The Presence of Love look good." -Maria

🔎 "No Spoilers in my review… This movie is family-friendly for around age 12 and up, being a murder mystery. The mystery part of the story was intriguing, as several people seemed guilty. I suspected the person who did the crime, but I was never 100% certain until that person was revealed. The cast all worked well together; I really liked Ali (Julie Gonzalo, “Christmas with the Kranks,” “Falling for Vermont”) and Chelsea (Grace Beedie, “Five Star Christmas”) as sisters. Plus, it was obvious there was a bit of a spark between Ali and Detective Kyle Crawford (played by Ryan McPartlin, “Chance at Romance,” “The Flight Before Christmas”). The one thing that bugged me was the haircuts! The movie is supposed to be all about a mystery-solving hairdresser, but each time Ali touched anyone’s hair – she pretended to trim a little around the neck and that’s it. She was basically done with each hair cut in 2 minutes. I’m sure any hairdressers watching this movie found it to be quite humorous. Overall, this movie was an enjoyable watch; however, the end is left in such a way – it appears they are planning more of these." ~Net

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Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder

Premiere Date: Sunday, February 20, 2022

Starring: Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner, Lexa Doig, Peter Benson, Miranda Frigon, Dylan Sloane, Ellie Harvie, Cole Vigue and Julia Benson

Storyline: When Aurora Teagarden and her best friend, Sally Allison, were teenagers, they entered the infamous 'haunted' Crenshaw Mansion on a dare and, to their shock, came upon a dead body in a secret room! It's twenty years later, and Aurora's mother, Aida, has bought the Crenshaw Mansion with plans to renovate and sell, dismissing the notion that the house is haunted.

🔎 "Aurora Teagarden: Haunted by Murder – No Spoilers in my review… I thought this Aurora movie was a bit creepier than most of the other Aurora Teagarden movies. Being a murder mystery, it is family friendly for around age 12 and up, depending on the child. Warning: there is a lot of talk all throughout the entire movie about ghosts. It felt like an episode right out of Scooby Doo, with the haunted house and an old portrait that moved around the house without anyone touching it. At one point, Aida (Aurora’s mother) even brings a paranormal search team, in which Lillian (Aurora’s co-worker, the librarian) is a member, into the house to look for any ghosts or spirits. I wasn’t fond of all the talk about ghosts, and neither was Sally (Aurora’s best friend), but most everyone kept saying ghosts weren’t real and there was a scientific, real explanation. In the end, of course, there is a real live-person, who is the culprit. Also, I had figured we wouldn’t see much of Candace and Lexa’s real-life daughters, who played the teen version of Aurora and Sally in flashbacks, but their scenes were even shorter than I had anticipated, which was disappointing. Overall, it was great to see the regular cast members return for this new mystery, and even though it wasn’t my personal favorite from the Aurora library of films, I do hope we see more “Aurora Teagarden” mysteries in the future!" ~Net

🔎 "I love the first five Aurora movies and have watched those numerous times. The rest of the movies have been kinda blah. I hate that John, Sally’s uncle, left the series, some of the main characters were missing from some of the movies due to the actors’ scheduling conflicts and the plots were a little slow. I did like the addition of Niall as the love interest, and her cousin as another member of the real murders club, but still didn’t enjoy most of the storylines in the later movies. Given all that, I didn’t have high hopes for the new Aurora movie, but was pleasantly surprised. I loved it, especially the spooky elements in this one. It might be my favorite Aurora movie." ~Melissa

🔎 "WOW!! That Aurora Teagarden Mystery was soooo good! No mushy scenes this time...It was probably the best one I've seen for awhile, since the Garage Sale days, at least. As usual, Sally was her funny scaredy cat self, and Philip was a go getter. And of course....Aida bought a "haunted" house! They did such a good job filming the spooky house. I'm definitely buying this when it comes out. It also looks like they are keeping the door open for Aurora's father to join the show. I would LOVE to see Aurora's parents remarried. Their reasons for splitting up seemed sad(and selfish) to me. Marriage is so sacred. They did seem to still love each other in the wedding film. Also appreciated the fact that we didn't see Aurora and Nick sharing a bed together (since they are both married in real life, if only they wouldn't kiss). As much as I love watching Candace, I've never understood how a Christian married woman could kiss another. It has always bothered me about her movies. When I think of Lillian, I never thought of ghosts! ;) -Still funny. ~Abigail

🔎 "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder is kinda spooky theme. (This review contains some possible SPOLIERS) Teen Aurora, Sally, Arthur, & Jack were at Ezra Enshaw House. When Aida bought Enshaw house for renovation & sell Lillian Tibbett, Zachary, Paranormal Investigators are part of Paranormal Society. Teen Roe found a secret room to open under the drawer of the dresser. Nick, Roe,& Mona heard piano playing melody. Lillian & the rest are Ghost Hunters. It’s like Scooby Doo gang. The chair is moving, the secret room is open, & the portrait of Ezra’s eyes blink Lillian thinks portrait telling Roe & Nick something & Roe notices windmill on the paper is marked with X. The Enshaw House is haunted if there’s a ghost of Ezra Enshaw lived there at The Enshaw House is creepy & spooky. The next neighbor named Mona has an anxiety issue & her Daughter named Tamera Dilger. Mona had Husband named Lyndon Dilger. Lillian brings Anthony, the Brother of Frank at The Enshaw House. Teen Aurora & Sally saw something like fog in the middle of the night. Jack was outside, Aurora, Sally & Arthur were teenagers at The Enshaw House. Sally thinks it’s haunted. Phillip, Aida, Nick, Sally, Arthur, & Lynn but no Jack at Enshaw House. Sally scared the crap out hers. Aurora isn’t afraid of ghost. Lillian mentions melody is above wedding. Aida, Sally,& Phillip didn’t heard music but Nick & Roe heard it. When Nick & Roe heard music when they woke up & Sally goes with Roe. Nick & Phillip notice portrait of Ezra; if Phillip moves it but someone did. Aurora notices too; someone moves it. so, portrait of Ezra is downstairs but whose move it. Aurora’s parents named Aida & Charles are back together when Charles calls his Ex-Wife; Aida since Aurora & Nick’s Wedding Day." ~Anonymous

🔎 "I really enjoyed the latest Aurora Mystery! Which says a lot because I think they have done way too many of them. It has been a while since they’ve done one this well. Was there a different writer than usual? The mystery was so suspenseful and spooky compared to all the rest. Their was actually more flashback scenes than I expected, which was really nice! Sally is always my favorite character and I’m glad she had her usual “scaredy-cat” response to everything. The part where she was forced to spend the night in the house was so funny! Everyone’s reactions to her believing it’s really a ghost are hilarious! A couple things confused me and annoyed me a little. One, who believes that Lillian is part of a paranormal investigation crew? She’s always scoffed at Aurora and her mysteries. Why is she all of a sudden interested in ghosts? I did, however, like how she was more integrated. She is a funny character that gets overlooked a lot. Second, why was there no mention of their childhood friend Jack after the opening scene? I kept expecting him to show up but he never did. (Spoilers) Thirdly, they didn’t resolve who wrote the message one the mirror the second time. Lastly, they can very slow sometimes. Obviously the drawing she found was a map! Come on! How long does it take you to figure that one out? Overall, this one ranks in the top three for me. Only after the two originals." ~Anonymous

🔎 "Finally found the time to watch Haunted by Murder, quite spooky, but also very good!" -Maria

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Which mystery are you looking forward to seeing? I'm always game for a new Aurora Teagarden movie! I love that Candace's daughter, Natasha, will be starring as a young Aurora in this movie. This should be extra fun!

If you'd like to share your pick or a review once these movies premiere, please leave your thoughts in comments below. Thank you for visiting today!

Happy sleuthing! Net

Candace Cameron Bure & daughter, Natasha, Star Together in NEW "Aurora Teagarden" Movie! 🔎

There is some extra fun news newly released from the next installment of the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' mystery series "Aurora Teagarden!" Candace Cameron Bure (who stars as Aurora Teagarden Miller, the sleuthing librarian) and her real-life daughter, Natasha, are starring together in the all new "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder."

You may recall, Candace and her daughter, Natasha, also starred together in "Switched For Christmas," the Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas movie from 2017 in which Candace portrayed twin sisters who traded places. In that previous Christmas movie, Natasha portrayed Candace's daughter.

Eonline recently released all the details + some great press shots from this upcoming film. Natasha will portray the teenage version of her mother in this all new "Aurora Teagarden" mystery. Plus, the younger actress playing the teen version of Sally Allison, Aurora's bestie, is Lexa Doig's real-life daughter, Mia Shanks.

According to the article at E!, Hallmark has released this story synopsis: "When Aurora Teagarden and her best friend, Sally Allison, were teenagers, they entered the infamous 'haunted' Crenshaw Mansion on a dare and, to their shock, came upon a dead body in a secret room! It's twenty years later, and Aurora's mother, Aida, has bought the Crenshaw Mansion with plans to renovate and sell, dismissing the notion that the house is haunted."

Also, starring in this movie, are Niall Matter as Nick Miller, Marilu Henner as Aida Teagarden, Lexa Doig as Sally Allison, Peter Benson as Arthur Smith, Miranda Frigon as Lynn Smith, Dylan Sloane as Phillip Pifer, Ellie Harvie as Lillian Tibbett, Cole Vigue as Davis Mettle and Julia Benson as Lizzie Allison Rankart.

"Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder" began shooting on November 22, 2021 and wrapped December 11, 2021. Candace shared the picture below on social media with all of her followers with the captioning: "Just wrapped another Aurora Teagarden Mystery. #18 !!!! I can’t believe we started these movies 7 years ago 🤯. I love bringing you family friendly entertainment and can’t wait for you to see this new one! Coming in February on @hallmarkmovie . Follow @aurorateagardenmysteries for more 🔎"

Look for the new "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder" premiere on February 20, 2022 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.


Also, I want to be sure to mention - there are new times for some of the "New Year New Movies" airing in January on the Hallmark Channel - *click here* for details!

Happy sleuthing! Net

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A Little Extra!

As many of you know, Candace Cameron Bure is a person who often expresses her faith in Jesus! She has such a wonderful line of products at DaySpring that is meant to uplift, encourage and inspire Christians in our walk with The Lord. I thought I would share some of these special items today. You can find them at DaySpring and some at Amazon.

Product details via DaySpring:

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Shop the Candace Cameron Bure DaySpring line 

at DaySpring and Amazon.

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#Sleuthers - Have You Seen the Latest #AuroraTeagarden DVD Release? 🔎 @candacecbure *SEE HERE:

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries Collection #4 - image via Amazon

Can you help me solve this mystery? Typically when a DVD is newly released we will see a release date and pre-order information, but just like the Martha's Vineyard Mysteries DVD Collection, which recently appeared, this Aurora Teagarden Mysteries Collection #4 - just suddenly popped up at Amazon, too!

This NEW Aurora Teagarden DVD Collection includes: 

Heist and Seek, 

Reunited and It Feels So Deadly,

 and How To Con a Con! 

Since the last movie in the collection, How To Con a Con, premiered in March on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, we know the DVD had to come out sometime after that. Did any of you Sleuthers catch a release date? It says if you order right now from Amazon, you will have the DVD in about a week. Also note: I checked Walmart and other retailers, but I currently only see this being sold at Amazon.

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Also, be sure to look for the next all new Aurora Teagarden Mystery - Coming in June on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries - titled Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Til Death Do Us Part!

Click Here to Order

the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries Collection #4

from Amazon

Happy Sleuthing! Net 🔎

"Seasoned with Love" starring Julia and Peter Benson on BYUtv!

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Seasoned with Love

Network: BYUtv

Original Air Date: April 30, 2021

Starring: Julia and Peter Benson

This real-life married couple has starred together in "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries" and many other Hallmark movies!

Storyline: Winona Applegate is on the fast track to becoming a celebrity chef, already running a very successful bistro in Pittsburgh. With nerves building, she leaves for New York to audition for her own show in front of television executives. Unfortunately, her car breaks down near New Holland, a small, quirky town where Winona rents a room at a local inn run by Adam, a widower. With the local Spring Festival coming up and the resident cook unavailable to manage the menu, Winona agrees to get her car fixed in time for her audition in exchange for her much needed help in the Inn's kitchen. As she prepares for the festival with Adam, Winona begins to fall in love with New Holland and one of its residents as well.

Review:

🍲 "This movie was a delicious treat, very family friendly! I really enjoyed the match-up of real-life couple Peter and Julia Benson. In this movie, however, they are both single. Julia portrays a chef, Winona Applegate, who’s on her way to New York to audition for her own cooking show, and Peter portrays, Adam, the owner of a B&B in New Holland, Pennsylvania… where Winona finds herself stuck for a few days while her car is getting worked on. While she’s there, a spark begins to develop between she and Adam, but is Winona willing to give up her dreams or are her dreams changing when she helps Adam and his daughter cook up a feast for the town’s annual Spring festival? Overall, it was a sweet movie; however, I personally didn’t like one quick thing- near the end, Julia shares a quote from a Buddhist monk that her friend Annie would often say to inspire her. Besides that quick comment, it was lighthearted, refreshing, and like a good meal, the ending is sure to leave you feeling very satisfied." ~Net


🍲 "This is certainly an unusual picture to find being run today but a curiously refreshing one. At first, I thought I’d end up falling asleep (as some might) then found the theme somehow intriguing. With married-in-real life main stars Julia and Peter Benson performing so convincingly as strangers in a regional town who, against odds, gradually get to know and respect each other being so well done and natural, that it comes as a refreshing relief from the morose nastiness that all too often masquerades as ‘entertainment’. Their youthful co stars, Tori Barban and Kolton Stewart are equally natural and completely likeable, making this a surprisingly gentle and rather well-scripted experience. Recommended for those needing some respite from the ugly blues. Well produced and colorful." ~Ken R




*If you miss this showing on BYUtv, you should also be able to watch via VOD on BYU's web-site - *click here*!

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*images via: Incendo Productions