☀️ Labor Day Weekend Brings New 'Crossroad Springs,' 'Blue Ridge' Finale, a Splash of Summer, Marathons, & More

Happy Labor Day Weekend, My Friends!

Can you believe we’ve reached Labor Day Weekend already? Summer may be winding down, but there are still some wonderful things to enjoy, and this weekend brings the return of a beloved family drama, along with an exciting season finale!

First up, I’m so happy to head back Saturday night to the Hamilton family ranch for Season 2 of Crossroad Springs! I’m looking forward to seeing what’s ahead for our favorite characters as they face new challenges and adventures on the ranch.

And then, get ready for a dramatic and suspenseful season finale of Blue Ridge: The Series! This Sunday, Season 2 comes to an exciting conclusion on INSP, as a devastating landslide strikes deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. And making this finale even more exciting are special guest stars Keith Carradine (pictured above) and Nancy Stafford!

With Labor Day Weekend being thought of as the last (unofficial) weekend of Summer, I also thought it would be nice to share below a splash of the classic Summer movies airing this weekend, along with some fun Fall classics!

See all of the details below...


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Saturday, September 5, 2026

Crossroad Springs

Season 2, Episode 1

Season 2, Episode 1 - Boots on the Ground:
Maggie and James launch a food pantry as a surprise arrival threatens to upend life in Crossroad Springs.

Crossroad Springs

Season 2, Episode 1

Premieres Saturday, September 5, 2026

at 8pm/9c on Great American Family

*Plus, if you enjoy reality series, catch a new episode of Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou - Saturday night at 9pm/8c on Great American Family.


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Saturday, September 5, 2026

Erin Krakow

Mini-Movie Marathon

Hallmark Channel - Saturday:
(times in Eastern Standard Time)

A Summer Romance ... 10am
Blind Date Book Club ... 12pm
It Was Always You ... 2pm



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Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th:

Summer & Fall Movie Classics

Since Labor Day is considered the unofficial end of Summer, enjoy a Splash of Summer Movies & Fun Fall Classics all weekend long...

Saturday:

☀️ A Royal Seaside Romance ... Great American Family ... 8am
☀️ A Summer Romance ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
🎃 Swing into Romance ... Great American Family ... 4pm
🎃 Home for Harvest ... Great American Family ... 10pm

Sunday:

🎃 Swing into Romance ... Great American Family ... 2am
🎃 Home for Harvest ... Great American Family ... 4am
☀️ A Missed Connection ... Great American Family ... 6am
☀️ Season for Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
☀️ A Castle of Our Own ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
🎃 A Harvest Homecoming ... Great American Family ... 4pm
☀️ A Prince in Paradise ... Great American Family ... 6pm
🎃 Sweet Autumn ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


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Sunday, September 6, 2026:

Blue Ridge: The Series

Season 2, Episode 8

Episode 8: Moving Mountains

After a devastating landslide, Justin and Elli race against time to free and transport two injured people down a treacherous mountain pass to medical help before it is too late.

Blue Ridge: The Series

Premieres Sunday, September 6, 2026

at 10pm/9c on INSP

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Sunday, September 6, 2026:

Blue Skies

Encore Airing

Episode 4 - THE FALL:
During a family bungee jumping excursion, a man dies when the bungee line snaps. Initially, suspicion falls on a negligent zip-line employee or the wife, who stands to gain a life insurance payout. However, Jodi discovers there is more to the case than meets the eye.

Blue Skies

New Episode Encore Airing

Sunday, September 6, 2026

at 8pm/7c on UPtv

*Followed by an encore airing of the latest new episode of Hudson & Rex.

*New episodes of both series air Thursday nights.


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Sunday, September 6, 2026

Rhiannon Fish & Mitchell Bourke

Mini-Movie Marathon

Great American Family - Sunday night:
(times in Eastern Standard Time)

A Prince in Paradise ... 6pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... 8pm
A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding ... 10pm
A Prince in Paradise ... 12am
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... 2am
A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding ... 4am


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Have a Wonderful Weekend, Everyone!

So, whether you’re enjoying one last summer getaway or simply relaxing at home, I hope you have a nice and blessed Labor Day Weekend!

And of course, I hope you'll be able to make some time to enjoy Crossroad Springs and Blue Ridge: The Series, or be sure to set record for these great series, the movie marathons, & more!

I’m making plans to spend some extra time indoors with my family this Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, the weather has been dangerously hot here, making it difficult to enjoy much time outdoors, so we’ll be finding other ways to relax and make the most of our time together. If you’re experiencing this same stretch of extreme heat, I hope you’re able to stay cool, hydrated, and safe.

UPDATE: The comment section was down, but it is working now. So sorry for the inconvenience. Looking forward to hearing from you all again!

Blessings to you all!

Net

☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT: ☀️

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

~ Jeremiah 29:11

There may be times when we cannot understand what God is doing or see how everything will come together, but we can trust that He is always at work, even in the waiting. An unexpected change may be leading us somewhere we never imagined. The One who already knows your tomorrow is faithfully preparing the way today. When we place our future in His hands, we can move forward with peace, knowing He will never leave us or forsake us.

🎣 Catch Summer Romance and Classic TV This Father's Day Weekend

Happy Father's Day Weekend, Friends!
And Happy First Day of Summer - this Sunday!

I hope you'll all have a wonderful weekend filled with family, laughter, and special moments! There's also plenty of family entertainment options to enjoy...

This weekend's TV highlights include Hallmark Channel's newest Summer Nights premiere, The Love Heist, which blends fashion, mystery, and romance. Plus, both the Hallmark Channel and Great American Family are offering viewers delightful Summer movie classics, along with the Friday night Christmas movie classics we enjoy each week!

Additionally, in honor of Father's Day, you'll also find beloved sitcoms and classic movies featuring some of television and film's most memorable fathers, including Leave It to Beaver, Andy Hardy, and more! There's something truly meaningful and comforting about these timeless stories!

Take a look below for all of the programming highlights this weekend, plus a special Father's Day message at the end of this post...


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Friday, June 19, 2026:

Christmas Movie Classics

Lyndsy Fonseca stars in two classic Christmas movies Friday night on the Hallmark Channel - leading up to her new movie premiere on Saturday!

Friday, June 19, 2026:

Angel Falls Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Lot Like Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Next Stop Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Christmas Everlasting ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Single on the 25th ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
A Wisconsin Christmas Pie ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Christmas Under the Northern Lights ... Great American Family ... 10pm
A Lot Like Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Wisconsin Christmas Pie ... Great American Family ... 2am
Christmas Under the Northern Lights ... Great American Family ... 4am



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Saturday, June 20, 2026:

The Love Heist

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.

The Love Heist

Premieres Saturday, June 19, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, June 20, 2026:

Summer Getaway Movie Marathon 

on Great American Family

Saturday Summer Getaway Schedule:

Retreat to Paradise ... Great American Family ... 6am
Identical Love ... Great American Family ... 8am
Stepping into Love ... Great American Family ... 10am
A Prince in Paradise ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Romantic Rewrite ... Great American Family ... 2pm
A Taste of Tuscany ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Love in Bloom ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Passport to Love ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Love in Aruba ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Love in Bloom ... Great American Family ... 12am
Passport to Love ... Great American Family ... 2am
Love in Aruba ... Great American Family ... 4am



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Saturday, June 20, 2026:

Summer Movie Classics 

on the Hallmark Channel

Saturday Schedule:

Just My Type ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Catch of the Day ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
The Love Heist ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm *NEW
The Greek Aisle ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

Summer Movie Classics 

on Hallmark Family

Sunday Summer Movie Schedule:

One Summer ... Hallmark Family ... 10am
Summer in the City ... Hallmark Family ... 12pm
A Taste of Summer ... Hallmark Family ... 2pm
Summer of Dreams ... Hallmark Family ... 4pm
Love and Sunshine ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Journey of My Heart ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm



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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

A Perfect Match

Another streaming movie makes its cable TV premiere on Great American Family!

In case you are wondering, the blonde-haired lead actress is Emily Alatalo of Crossroad Springs!

Storyline: When Zoe Williams has to prove to a big investor that her company's new dating app works, she tests it on herself and soon ends up on a date with her complete opposite, Oliver Beckett, an easygoing, spontaneous artist. Huh. Not exactly Zoe's type. Even though it's clear the pair have chemistry, Zoe's worried- could something be wrong with DigiLove's algorithm? Or is it true when people say "opposites attract"?

A Perfect Match

Premieres Sunday, June 20, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

Mystery 101

Classic Marathon

Professor Amy Winslow (Jill Wagner) sleuths along with Detective Travis Burke (Kristoffer Polaha) and her father, Graham Winslow (Robin Thomas). An ideal watch for Father's Day!

Mystery 101 Movie Marathon Schedule:

Mystery 101: Dead Talk ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10am
Mystery 101: An Education in Murder ... Hallmark Mystery ... 12pm
Mystery 101: Killer Timing ... Hallmark Mystery ... 2pm
Mystery 101: Deadly History ... Hallmark Mystery ... 4pm


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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

FMC Father's Day Movies

FMC airs classic Father-Themed Movies!

FMC Sunday Schedule:

Life with Father ... FMC ... 4:30pm
Father of the Bride ... FMC ... 6pm
Father's Little Dividend ... FMC ... 9pm
The Courtship of Eddie's Father ... FMC ... 10:45pm


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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

FE-TV honors Fathers

FE-TV Sunday Schedule:

Leave it to Beaver ... FE-TV ... 9am-11:20am
My Three Sons ... FE-TV ... 11:20am-12:30pm
The Courtship of Eddie's Father ... FE-TV ... 3pm



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Sunday, June 21, 2026:

TCM Celebrates Father's Day

TCM will have a day full of classic Father-Themed Movies!

TCM Sunday Schedule:

Judge Hardy and Son ... TCM ... 1:45pm
The Courtship of Eddie's Father ... TCM ... 3:30pm
Life with Father ... TCM ... 5:45pm
Father of the Bride ... TCM ... 8pm


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Saturday - Sunday:

Father's Day Weekend

Sports

Plus, for all of you Sports fans... there are plenty of Sports on TV this Father's Day weekend...

*US Open Golf

*FIFA World Cup

*Nascar

*Indycar NICS Racing

*Basketball

*MLB Baseball

and more!

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I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I want to wish all of the fathers who visit here a very Happy Father's Day!

For those of you who are spending Father's Day with your father or grandfather, I hope you'll cherish every moment together. The time we share with those we love is truly such a precious gift from God!

I feel incredibly blessed that I'll be spending the day with my father and my wonderful family. My precious Daddy means so much to me. I love his kind heart and hardworking spirit... what a wonderful blessing he is!

For those whose fathers or grandfathers are no longer with them, I pray this Father's Day brings sweet memories to your heart.

And on this special day, may we also first and foremost honor our Heavenly Father and His impact in our lives... His incredible, amazing, steadfast love for us, his children, and may we strive to reflect this unconditional love in all of our own relationships!

Blessings to You All,

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"As a father has compassion on his children,

so the LORD has compassion

on those who fear Him."

~Psalms 103:13

“See what great love

the Father has lavished on us,

that we should be called

children of God!”

~1 John 3:1

🌟 Unwrapping the Magic This Weekend: Christmas in July Highlights, A Splash of Summer Movies, 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered' Marathon and More

Hello, friends! I hope you're planning for a nice Summer weekend.

If you have a little time to watch TV or choose to hit record, Christmas in July movies air this weekend on Great American Family, the Hallmark Channel, and BYUtv. Plus, there are holiday streaming options on Western Bound and Dove. I hope you all can keep cool indoors with the heartwarming magic of snowy Christmas movies.

This weekend's highlights include:

🌟 Hallmark Channel Premiere -
Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince:

This charming romantic comedy whisks us away to a magical winter wonderland as Mia, a talented but overworked event planner, finds herself organizing a Christmas gala with her best friends. Expect beautifully wrapped packages and a dash of fairy-tale romance!

🌟 Christmas Movie Classics:

This weekend, we are treated to numerous wonderful Christmas movie classics from previous holiday seasons. Here are some you won't want to miss: Santa Tell Me, A Dash of Christmas, Christmas Jars, Miracle in Bethlehem, PA, Let it Snow, Once Upon a Christmas Wish, Snow Bride, A Season for Miracles, and more!

🌟 Movie Marathon:

Also, there's a special gift for Signed, Sealed, Delivered fans on Hallmark Mystery - an all weekend long movie marathon!

🌟 Summer-Themed Movies:

And if you happen to be in the mood for summer-themed movies, look no further than Hallmark Family this Saturday for a splash of sunny vibes and seasonal summer fun!

See all of the details below...


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Christmas in July Schedule This Weekend:
(times listed in Eastern Standard Time)

Saturday, July 12, 2025:

I'm Glad It's Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
Snow Bride ... Hallmark Channel ... 12am
Santa, Maybe ... Great American Family ... 2am
Christmas is You ... Great American Family ... 4am
Destined at Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6am
Holiday Engagement ... Hallmark Channel ... 6am
Jingle Bell Princess ... Great American Family ... 8am
My Christmas Dream ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
A Royal Christmas Ballet ... Great American Family ... 10am
The Christmas Secret ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Bringing Christmas Home ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Miracle in Bethlehem, PA ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Once Upon a Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 2pm
You, Me & The Christmas Trees ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Home Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
'Tis the Season to be Irish ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Peppermint & Postcards ... Great American Family ... 6pm
The Santa Class ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm *NEW
Let it Snow ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Santa Tell Me ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


Sunday, July 13, 2025:

Christmas Keepsake ... Great American Family ... 12am
The Secret Gift of Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 12am
Christmas in Maple Hills ... Great American Family ... 2am
Private Princess Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 2am
A Brush with Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4am
Hanukkah on the Rocks ... Hallmark Channel ... 4am
Christmas in Scotland ... Great American Family ... 6am
Just in Time for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 6am
B&B Merry ... Great American Family ... 8am
A Season for Miracles ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
Christmas in the Smokies ... Great American Family ... 10am
Sense, Sensibility, and Snowmen ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
A Little Women's Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12pm
A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Christmas on Windmill Way ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Christmas Under the Northern Stars ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
A Dash of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Shoelaces for Christmas ... BYUtv ... 5pm
Meet Me Under the Mistletoe ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Twas the Text Before Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Christmas Jars ... BYUtv ... 9pm
Tails of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm
One Royal Holiday ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm

See the Christmas Movie Schedule for more movies airing beyond this weekend.


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Saturday, July 12, 2025:

Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince

Storyline: Mia’s life takes a fairytale turn when she meets Beau, a man straight out of her favorite romance novel. As they navigate the ups and downs of love, a meddling mother attempts to thwart their happily ever after.

Movie Reviews:

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince is clean and so heartfelt and romantic! –Maria

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas: Mia’s Prince - The second movie in the series is just as sweet and charming as the first. This time, the spotlight is on Mia, played by Kathryn Davis, who is an avid reader and hopeless romantic. Watching her fairytale dreams begin to unfold is both delightful and heartwarming. As the group of friends work together to plan the town’s upcoming Christmas gala, their friendship grows stronger, and the event turns into a joyful success. ~Net

Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince

Premieres Saturday, July 12, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, July 12, 2025:

Summer Movies

on Hallmark Family

Schedule:
(times listed in Eastern Standard Time)

My Summer Prince ... Hallmark Family ... 1pm
Summer in the City ... Hallmark Family ... 3pm
Summer of Dreams ... Hallmark Family ... 5pm
Summer in the Vineyard ... Hallmark Family ... 7pm
Summer Love ... Hallmark Family ... 9pm


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Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 13, 2025:

Signed, Sealed, Delivered Marathon

on Hallmark Mystery

Tune in all weekend long as we solve dead letter mysteries with the POstables!

Schedule:

Friday, July 11, 2025:
(times listed in Eastern Standard Time)

Signed Sealed Delivered: The Movie ... Hallmark Mystery ... 8pm


Saturday, July 12, 2025:

Signed Sealed Delivered: From Paris with Love ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10am
Signed Sealed Delivered: Truth Be Told ... Hallmark Mystery ... 12pm
Signed Sealed Delivered: Impossible Dream ... Hallmark Mystery ... 2pm
Signed Sealed Delivered: From the Heart ... Hallmark Mystery ... 4pm
Signed Sealed Delivered: One in a Million ... Hallmark Mystery ... 6pm
Signed Sealed Delivered: Lost Without You ... Hallmark Mystery ... 8pm
Signed Sealed Delivered: Higher Ground ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10pm


Sunday, July 13, 2025:

Signed Sealed Delivered: Home Again ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10am
Signed Sealed Delivered: The Road Less Traveled ... Hallmark Mystery ... 12pm
Signed Sealed Delivered: To the Altar ... Hallmark Mystery ... 2pm
Signed Sealed Delivered: The Vows We Have Made ... Hallmark Mystery ... 4pm
Signed Sealed Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters ... Hallmark Mystery ... 6pm
Signed Sealed Delivered: To the Moon and Back ... Hallmark Mystery ... 8pm


Visit my Signed, Sealed, Delivered page for the chronological order of the complete series of films and episodes.


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Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

I'm looking forward to soaking up some more sunshine and cherishing special moments with my family. 

My DVR is already set for the new Hallmark movie (don’t forget to check out the reviews Maria and I shared above!), and I’m hoping to revisit some favorite Christmas classics, fun summer flicks, and of course, the Signed, Sealed, Delivered marathon!

Merry Christmas in July, everyone!

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"We put our hope in The Lord. He is our help and our shield. In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy Name. Let Your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in You alone."

~Psalm 33:20-22, NLT

This Weekend: Savor the Last Summer Movies☀️, We'll Countdown to Christmas🎄, and More - SEE HERE:

It's the LAST Weekend of August and the end of Summer movies on Great American Family and the Hallmark Channel. I can hardly believe next weekend is Labor Day weekend. Summertime always floats by so quickly.

See details below on the new Summer movies and an all-new When Calls the Heart + we're Counting Down to Christmas on Friday, August 25th! Come along for the ride, the sleigh ride!


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Friday, August 25, 2023:

Happy 4 Months 'til Christmas!

We are *Marking the 25th* and Counting Down to Christmas! Can you believe there are only 4 months to go? Plus, we are under 2 months away from the Christmas movies airing on TV near the end of October!

The Hallmark Channel has an encore airing of My Southern Family Christmas airing Friday night, August 25th, at 8pm/7c. I may watch some of that; plus, in honor of the recent news on Daniel Lissing's Christmas movie (in case you missed it, *see here*), I will also watch Daniel's last Great American Family Christmas movie, Catering Christmas.

If you plan to watch something Christmassy on Friday or this weekend to celebrate this occasion, please share in the comments below.



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Saturday, August 26, 2023:

Dream Wedding

Storyline: When sisters Kate and Megan attend a local wedding fair they jokingly enter a dream wedding package raffle even though they are not getting married. The sisters win and are surprised that they must put on a show for the magazine who sponsored the raffle.

Dream Wedding

Premieres Saturday, August 26, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Saturday, August 26, 2023:

Napa Ever After

Storyline: After inheriting her estranged grandmother’s winery in Napa Valley, Cassandra (Denise Boutté), a high-powered attorney, takes a sabbatical from her job to renovate the property that was the source of the fractures within her family. With the help of handsome local Alec (Colin Lawrence), she learns more about the grandmother she hardly knew and is able to reconcile the past, while finally opening herself up to a love like she’s never known.

Napa Ever After

Premieres Saturday, August 26, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, August 27, 2023:

When Calls the Heart

Season 10 - Episode 5

Synopsis: Rosemary and Lee are still adjusting to parenthood. Lucas reveals the surprise he’s been working on for Elizabeth. Nathan has a camping trip planned for just him and Allie.

When Calls the Heart

Season 10 - Episode 5

Sunday, August 27, 2023

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Monday, August 28, 2023:

10 Steps to Love

Storyline: Sophie Michaels (Ella Cannon) has had great success by using her 10-step plans, but when she decides to use a 10-step approach to find love, she will discover that you can’t make a list when it comes to the heart.

10 Steps to Love

Premieres Monday, August 28, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Programming Notes:

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries-

Saturday - Mystery 101 marathon
Sunday - Garage Sale Mysteries marathon



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Please note: I haven't pre-screened the new movies listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in the comments below.

The Summer movies look equally good to me this weekend; the movie that most piques my interest, though, is 10 Steps to Love since the story takes place in a country setting in an apple orchard.

I've heard mixed reviews on Dream Wedding, but I'm a fan of Jesse Hutch, so I'll definitely be watching it, too!

When Calls the Heart looks especially sweet this Sunday night with a father-daughter camping trip, and I hope we'll learn Rosemary and Lee's baby's name.

Have a Blessed Weekend, Everyone!

Net

☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT ☀️

"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."

~John 15:5-8

☀️ Great American Family's SUMMER 2023 Movies ☀️ SEE DETAILS:

*UPDATE* Great American Family has officially released their Summer schedule with GAF originals, faith-filled movies from Pureflix, romantic comedies from Reel One Entertainment, and more!

A New Movie Premiere is still coming EVERY Saturday night. Furthermore, additional movies have been added to the schedule on Monday nights.

In case there are any changes, you'll want to be sure to stay tuned for any potential updates.

See all the details below...

Great American Family's 

☀️

 Great American  Summer 

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Tim Ross, Susie Abromeit and director Colin Budds on the set of Romance at the Vineyard.
Photo by David Fell.

Romance at the Vineyard

Starring: Susie Abromeit and Tim Ross

Premieres: Saturday, August 5, 2023

Storyline: When it looks as though Allee’s family vineyard, Merado, is at stake, she is forced to pair with a new friend in an effort to avoid selling the property. What she doesn’t know is that her newfound partner works for the corporate wine chain aiming to buy the property.

Movie Reviews:

☀️ Romance in the Vineyard is a very lovely movie. :) –Maria

☀️ Romance at the Vineyard was the best movie of the night. Great cast and the location/scenery was so great. ~Anonymous

☀️ Romance at the Vineyard is such a sweet movie; it’s the ideal blend of family-friendly entertainment with an enriching flavor of romance and refreshing comedy.

Susie Abromeit (Allee) and Tim Ross (Ethan) have wonderful chemistry together on screen; they seem like two magnets you can barely pull apart, since they are always drawn to each other. Ethan does deceive Allee and her family of his true identity, as an employee with Wine, Inc., who is visiting their vineyard with the intention of convincing them to sell. Gradually, however, as Ethan works with the family, he has a change of heart and feels guilty for deceiving them. Will it be too late, since he’s been dishonest? Can they somehow save the vineyard when a costly mistake is made with the wine?

The country setting of the movie is gorgeous and overall, it’s an intriguing, sweet, lighthearted love story. I thought Romance at the Vineyard was such a delightful watch; I look forward to catching encore airings on Great American Family. ~Net

☀️ I really enjoyed Romance in the Vineyard. It has it all...great scenery, script, and actors! Susie Abromeit and Tim Ross were wonderful together. I think the GAF viewers will love it! I would love to see Tim Ross in more movies on GAF! ~blessedgigi23

☀️ I love both stars in Romance In The Vineyard, but this movie was a disappointment for me. It started with a deception, which I do not like, and carried through the movie until the end. I kept turning the channel, hoping the lie would be revealed, but that did not happen. I finally gave up on the movie. Not a keeper for me. ~kitkat



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Love on Repeat

Starring: Jen Lilley and Andrew Lawrence

Premieres: Monday, August 7, 2023

Storyline: In Love on Repeat, when architect Amber (Jen Lilley) finds herself in limbo, re-living the same day repeatedly, she attempts to make changes in her professional and personal life that will save her from the cycle.

Movie Reviews:

☀️ I love Jen Lilley as an actress and she was great in the movie, however I couldn’t really get into it. Its so hard for me to get into movies that are lower budget than what I’m used to watching on Hallmark because all of those things add so much to the film. So then I become distracted instead of appreciating what it can add to the overall film. The wardrobe, background decor, props, etc were just not good in my opinion and so I didn’t finish watching after about 30 min. —Paula

☀️ I actually ended up enjoying this movie way more than I thought I would. It isn't one that I kept on my DVR, but I would watch it again on GAF. I liked the twist at the end and it was a good reminder that we don't always know what someone else is going through. The downside for me was Jonathan Bennett. I am not a fan of his over the top acting style. Overall, it was a cute family-friendly movie and definitely good for at least a one-time watch. ....and of course Jen Lilley was great! ~blessedgigi23

☀️ Got around to watching Love on Repeat, and it was very enjoyable! -Maria

☀️ Love on Repeat – Jen Lilley was fun to watch in this, buuut… it just wasn’t for me. At times, it’s overly silly and ridiculous. I’m okay with the repeat-the-day scenario, but if I had to watch Amber (Jen Lilley) play Baby Olympics with her co-workers one more time, I was going to scream! Jonathan Bennett tries too hard to act quirky and outlandish as Amber’s ex-boyfriend, Kevin, and some of the co-workers are rather wacky, except Charlie (Andrew Lawrence). In fact, Charlie is the only character that seems down-to-earth and more level-headed. Overall, it’s a wholesome movie and there are funny moments, but this is a one-time watch only for me. ~Net



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An Unlikely Angel

a Pure Flix Original

Starring: Jillian Murray, Robert Amaya, Aaron Mees, Sam J. Jones, Brittany Goodwin and Delyla de Castro

Premieres: Saturday, August 12, 2023

Storyline: The movie is about Janie, a workaholic who is falling apart at the thought of becoming a first-time mom. She whispers a small prayer for help and it’s answered in a very unlikely way when an angel intervenes and fast forwards her life. Janie is lucky enough to be given a second chance, but will she change before it’s too late?

Movie Review:

❤ I watched Unlikely Angel on pureflix a couple of months ago. It was okay and similar to all of the "what if" movies. However, the only thing I didn't like was the neighbor friend. Apparently since the main character has been in a coma for years (spoiler:she wasn't really but in her dream she was) the husband has been getting help raising his daughter from a woman who is their neighbor. She seems too chummy with the husband, and the main character feels uncomfortable about it, especially when she wants to bring him his favorite desserts. The lead and her husband feel uncomfortable around one another after being a part for so long. I recall there being one scene where the main character dresses up and puts candles all throughout her bedroom and is waiting there for her husband to come in. I think she's trying to spark something with him again (although nothing happens and i believe the husband leaves) , however it made me feel uneasy. I don't feel that the neighbor part or that scene in the bedroom were necessary. ~Anonymous

❤ An Unlikely Angel was exactly what I needed to watch this weekend. What a beautiful lesson in the love of our Father! Prayer changes everything. This movie gave me a spiritual boost. Thank you GAF! ~kitkat

❤ Absolutely loved An Unlikely Angel! And for those looking for quick advertisements, Jillian has a new Christmas movie coming for GAF this year! -Maria

❤ Review: An Unlikely Angel -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Keeper? Maybe a One-Timer.-

Well, this movie was...interesting. I will say, though, that unlike so many other movies, this was had me guessing all the way through. I had no idea where it was going.

Unfortunately, I didn't like where it ended up. MAJOR SPOILER ALERTS! I like the premise - God shows a new mother how her life will be in six years unless she changes to focus on her family. But the storyline??! Okay, so if I understand this correctly, what you think happened to her down the road never happened - it was all a dream (or rather, God's message to her in a dream) right after she gave birth. That I can live with. But in this dream: she gets in a car accident (on purpose in a car driven by an angel), goes into a 6-year coma, awakens to find among other things a neighbor hitting on her husband, realizes at the very end she needs to put her family first, gets in another car accident (again, on purpose and driven by that same angel), and then awakens from her dream. Umm, somehow I think God would get his message across in a much better way (or even in a much better dream)!

And this angel (who looks nothing like any angel I would picture) - if you think about it, there was really no need to have an angel involved in this dream/movie. Also, if it was all a dream, how does that angel show up the last scene?! And wouldn't you think that an angel who is in the movie's title would be a major character and have more than 10-15 minutes of screen time?

Okay, I know we need to stretch credibility a bit for these kind of movies. But this one stretches way too much for me. A one-timer at the most. ~Mark 25

❤ An Unlikely Angel – First of all, I like the lead actress in this, Jillian Murray, but I just didn’t find her character, Janie, very likeable in the beginning of this film. Janie is completely obsessed with her work-life, her husband and new baby are secondary. In fact, instead of taking her newborn home when she leaves the hospital, she leaves her husband with the baby, and takes off in a cab to go back to work. A car accident leaves Janie in a coma for six years, but of course, she wakes up looking exactly the same as before. The most troubling issue of all is the fact that Janie’s husband, David, has a woman friend, Kelly, who flirts with him ad nauseam, even in front of Janie. He says they are only friends, but it’s obvious there is a connection between the two and Kelly isn’t backwards at letting her feelings show and trying to take over with Samantha (Janie and David’s 6 year old daughter) or in the kitchen. I thought that portion of the story was completely unnecessary. David was still a married man, and he had no business spending so much time with Kelly. Also, like Mark 25 said in his review, the angel, Gabe, was not at all how I would picture an angel, especially Janie’s guardian angel. The only bright spot in the movie for me was Janie’s father, who often gave his daughter sound, spiritually based advice. There is a happy ending and I liked the message of putting family first, but’s it’s highly unlikely I will ever watch An Unlikely Angel again. ~Net

❤ I think the film “An Unlikely Angel”, which aired on GAF, is a wonderful story that kept me engaged from start to finish. Jillian Murray was amazing in portraying a woman who is confused, over-worked, and with upside-down priorities. Throughout the time she spends after waking up from a 6-year coma, the viewer senses something is awry regarding her relationships with her daughter and husband, but we’re left to imagine how it’s going to work out. I really liked the quirky nature of the angel, her coworkers, and neighbor; but the moral of the story really hit home for me. God gave her a glimpse of where her life was going, and her faith in Him allowed her to chose the better path. ~MPT



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Wedding Cake Dreams

Starring: Donna Benedicto and Markian Tarasuik

Premieres: Monday, August 14, 2023

Storyline: As a young girl, Carrie Watson (Donna Benedicto) placed a piece of wedding cake under her pillow because her mother told her the tradition would make her love dream come true. Two decades later, Carrie is shocked to discover the man she dreamed about is at her younger sister’s wedding.

Movie Reviews:

💐 Wedding Cake Dreams– is a feel-good, family-friendly movie for all ages. At times, the lead girl, Carrie Watson (who is a professional chemist), acts somewhat silly around a guy she likes, and you want to tell her, “Hey girl, get it together,” but I suppose that’s part of the comedy charm of it. Plus, he is rather swoon-worthy.

I loved Carrie’s endearing relationship with her parents and her little sister, Lydia, who is the bride-to-be. Lydia lacks confidence, at times, and it’s nice to see her turn to her sister for advice. There’s one family scene in particular that especially warmed my heart. Carrie’s father walks over to her in the kitchen as she is baking wedding cakes; he proudly looks at his grown-up daughter, calls her by her nickname, ladybug, and says how having her home reminds him of when he had all of his birdies in the nest. I nearly burst out crying. It’s refreshing to see how much, as a family, they all deeply care for one another.

There are no fake relationships, and I don’t want to give too much away, but someone does pretend to be someone else at one point, which causes two characters to keep secrets.

This movie has three main actors you may recognize from previous TV movies, including: Donna Benedicto (Love in the Forecast, Farmer Seeking Love), Markian Tarasiuk (Welcome to Valentine, Christmas Jars), and Preston Vanderslice (Mystery 101, The Engagement Back-Up).

All in all, “Wedding Cake Dreams” is a delightful, wholesome, lighthearted rom-com. ~Net

💐 Wedding Cake Dream is family friendly about Carrie is convinced that she has met the man of her dreams at her Sister’s wedding, so she decides to contract an expert in romantic online ~Anonymous

💐 Wedding Cake Dreams - This was a fantastic movie!! -Maria

💐 I watched Wedding Cake Dreams and it was really cute! I feel like the storyline of him being behind the blog was good, not something that has been overdone. The supporting cast were also good, especially the dad he cracked me up how he was so into all the wedding stuff and always encouraging the daughter. —Paula

💐 Wedding Cake Dreams was a fun movie for me. It was a light, happy, and sweet two hour escape from the terrible events in this world. I laughed out loud a couple of times. Probably a re-watch for me. ~kitkat

💐 Wedding Cake Dreams is family friendly about Carrie is convinced that she has met the man named Jason of her dreams at her Sister; Lydia’s Wedding, so she decides to contact an expert in romantic relationships online. Jason & Carrie are both doing Wedding Scavenger Hunt ~Anonymous



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Stepping into Love

from Reel One Entertainment

Previously titled: Summertime Soulmates

Starring: Jenna Michno and Christian Howard

Premieres: Saturday, August 19, 2023

Storyline: In Summertime Soulmates, a conventional curator facing financial crises (Jenna Michno) works with an avant-garde artist (Christian Howard) to develop an unconventional exhibit.

Movie Reviews:

☀️ Summertime Soulmates -

I don't know why they should change the titles although I have my own thoughts but if you see the movie you would understand why Stepping Into Love fits the movie rather than Summertime Soulmates.

Review of Stepping Into Love (previously aired through Netflix).

MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

Although I wouldn't swear under oath I'm almist 100% certain this is family-friendly.

It's actually typical of so many TV Rom.Coms - inital antagonism gradually fades as the characters learn more about each other and feelings grow but Devan (Christian Howard) has acqured a job on the far side of the country and prepares to leave.

The main body of the story revolves around an art gallery suffering financial difficulties and the theme of Modern Art may be a bit dry for some but I enjoyed Devan and Claire (Jenna Michno) as they worked together to try to boost funds for the Museum.

There were a couple of family sub-plots with Claire's sister and niece and a conflict between Devan and his father which added interest

I wouldn't say the chemistry between the leads (both of whom were previously unknown to me) was sizzling but they were really comfortable in each other's company.

Similar to Andrew Walker Christian had a face which made you want to smile and I really loved Devan and Claire together which for me is a large part of the battle in any movie.

Now it won't win any Oscars or prizes for originality (mostly) but if you just want to escape for an hour-and-a-half with a pleasant, uncomplicated, warm and entertaining Rom.Com then this imo is well worth a watch.

Although I was a bit iffy about the ending I would stretch to an 8 rating - it left me with a nice warm feeling and we've actually rewatched it couple of times. – Florence

☀️ Stepping into Love is family friendly when I notice Allen owns his dog named Rocky is Scottie & Schnauzer mix, it’s looks like Rocky from Paw Patrol. They’re both have same name Rocky ~Anonymous

☀️ Stepping into Love was great! -Maria

☀️ GAF’s “Stepping Into Love” is a family-friendly, lighthearted, and predictable rom-com. The chemistry between the conventional art museum curator (Jenna Michno) and the avant-garde artist (Christian Howard) is engaging, and the story unfolds in the beautiful Miami Beach area. It’s definitely worth watching. ~MPT

☀️ Stepping into Love – This movie is lighthearted and family friendly. Some of the acting is a little stiff, at times, but not bad.

(SPOILER ALERT) I thought the art exhibit idea with the concept of people wearing other people’s shoes while listening to their story in a headset was interesting, plus a little odd and frankly, not sanitary. Plus, if you donated a pair of shoes that were special to you, would you really want a bunch of strange people putting them on and walking in them? The shoes would surely be ruined by the end of the night. Am I right? Perhaps, I'm over-thinking it.

Overall, besides this unusual “art” concept, the characters were all rather likeable and endearing. The romance part is low-key, but sweet. Kick off your shoes and enjoy…it’s a cheerful, carefree movie that will leave you feeling good inside. ~Net




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Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters

a Pure Flix Original

Starring: Robyn Lively, Bart Johnson, and Carrie Alexander

Premieres: Monday, August 21, 2023

Storyline: In Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, a wealthy businessman (Bart Johnson) learns of his daughter’s (Carrie Alexander) sudden engagement to a missionary and makes it his mission to make sure she is closer to home. When his efforts go awry, he is forced to reconsider what being a strong father really means.

Movie Reviews:

☀️ Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters is family friendly about Steve Parston attempts to eat chocolate habanero cake. It’s so spicy. They may get him milk, water, not champagne but he’s licking chocolate fountain. It’s make me laugh. Chocolate habanero pepper is hotter than a regular habanero ~Anonymous

☀️ Absolutely loved Strong Fathers Strong Daughters! -Maria

☀️ Maria, I did too. At the end, the dad had tears in his eyes. He loved his daughter so much. Strong Fathers Strong Daughters is a keeper for me. ~kitkat

☀️ Finally sat down and watched Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. Why is the father in this portrayed as a complete idiot? The daughters are strong-willed and always seem to get their way. I was floored by how badly the entire family treated him for being concerned about his eldest daughter, who was marrying a man he and his wife barely knew and going off to live in a foreign country that the U.S. State Department deemed to be dangerous. I could go on & on. Everything that went wrong seemed to be the dad’s fault for not spending more time with his daughters. The wife took no culpability for their behavior. For the life of me, I couldn’t figure out why it was bad for the dad to want to give his daughter her dream wedding. The groom got the wedding he wanted, but the bride had to give up her dreams to please him. I’m not saying it had to be a lavish wedding, but there could’ve been a better compromise. ~Anonymous

☀️ Exactly, I felt the same way. All this dad wanted was to give his daughter the world, instead he was the bad guy and I felt she settled. The mother acted more like a friend then a parent. The eldest daughter wanted the career and dream wedding and was torn between and caved to her fiancé. All in all, I was hoping the Bible would give the Father the direction he needed to take with his daughters, instead of that book. I wish I had not wasted my time with this movie and will not be watching again! Along with Dream Wedding on GAF. I hope they choose some better movies that are family friendly to compete with Hallmark. ~Anonymous



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Dream Wedding

Starring: Rebecca Dalton and Jesse Hutch

Premieres: Saturday, August 26, 2023

Storyline: When sisters Kate and Megan attend a local wedding fair they jokingly enter a dream wedding package raffle even though they are not getting married. The sisters win and are surprised that they must put on a show for the magazine who sponsored the raffle.

Movie Review:

☀️ I've seen and enjoyed Rebacca Dalton in several movies but the one I remember most is A Honeymoon To Remember (aka Under A Lover's Moon) which was one of the worst I have ever seen - she was nothing short of a psychopath ( don't take my word for it, read the plethora of reviews on IMDb). Incidentally Spencer Lord played "the other guy" - I didn't really take much notice of him at the time but he resurfaced a short while ago in the magical Mixed Baggage.

Anyway as I also like Jesse Hutch I had looked forward to Dream Wedding.

MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS - I was nonplussed when it went straight to the Internet in April but having seen it last week I can understand why. The whole premise was off - claiming a $100,000 draw prize when you weren't entitled to be in the draw is just fraud and although the sister urged Kate on she should have stood up to her.

Surprisingly I felt little chemistry between Rebecca and Jesse, the guy chosen to be her fake fiance to continue the fraud was to say the least odd, the plot was slow moving and dull and then there was the lady who overheard Kate and her sister talking in the rest room and tried to bring the situation to the attention of the organisers of the ballot and to claim the prize herself. Her role was way OTT and frankly embarrassing.

The sister's boyfriend does use one swear word several times although I'm sure GAF will have this edited out. Not a movie I ever want to see again and I wouldn't recommend anyone to watch it - but then that's just my opinion and we all have personal tastes. ~Florence's rating - 4

☀️ Dream Wedding was So Hard to get through! The storyline wasn’t the issue, Iv seen a couple that were similar to this. For me, it was the production, it was just so bad….from the background/props to the acting from the extras. The quality looked like it was being recorded from a camcorder 😳 I was looking forward to this one since I love Jesse and Rebecca but this was a pass for me. —Paula

☀️ Dream Wedding is family friendly about when Sisters named Megan & Kate attending a local wedding fair, they jokingly enter for a dream wedding package, even though neither is getting married; the sisters win, and now must put on a show or be mortified by champagne decisions. Megan & Dave get married & later on, Alex & Kate get married ~Anonymous

☀️ I really enjoyed GAF’s “Dream Wedding”, which as rom-coms go, was a little light on romance, but heavy on farcical comedy. Jesse Hutch did his usual amazing job playing a shy photographer who is smitten with the winner of a $100,000 dream wedding, played by Rebecca Dalton. The problem is she does not even have a boyfriend, much less a fiancé when she won the contest. There is plenty of family-friendly humor and lots of hijinks, so long as you’re in the mood for lighthearted entertainment. And if you’re a fan of Rebecca Dalton, I thought she was absolutely stunning in every scene. ~MPT

☀️ Despite liking Rebecca Dalton and Jesse Hutch Dream Wedding was one of the worst movies I have ever seen – Florence

☀️ Dream Wedding: I tried, but I only lasted about, 12 to 15 minutes before I shut it off. Just couldn't take the annoying chirpiness and awkwardness. -Maria

☀️ Dream Wedding – Oh boy, what can I say? This movie was just plain awful. Due to pressure from her little sister, Rebecca Dalton’s character, Kate Wilde, claims a dream wedding prize, although she isn’t engaged and she doesn’t even have a boyfriend. Jesse Hutch portrays Andy Swenson, a photographer who sets Kate up with a fake fiancé, Paul Thompson, a bodybuilder and model, who is basically an airhead completely obsessed with his looks, muscles, and tattoos. For me, he wasn’t appealing, but Kate seemed to think he was drop-dead gorgeous. I usually try to find the silver lining in movies, but for me, this movie had none other than the fact that the leading stars, Rebecca Dalton and Jesse Hutch, are great actors who simply needed a much better script. ~Net

☀️ Dream Wedding is awfully movie & what’s up with camcorder? Kate & Megan are Sisters, they’re joking around to enter local wedding expo when one of them to win a wedding package. Joanna McKenzie is a sleazy lady who works for Bob Heins, snooping around Kate. Megan & Drew are getting married. Later on, Kate & Andy are getting married the next day after Megan & Drew’s Wedding Day. ~Anonymous


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10 Steps to Love

Starring: Ella Cannon and Britton Webb

Premieres: Monday, August 28, 2023

Storyline: Sophie Michaels (Ella Cannon) has had great success by using her 10 step plans, but when she decides to use a 10 step approach to find love, she will discover that you can’t make a list when it comes to the heart.

Movie Review:

☀️ 10 Steps To Love - (May contain mild spoilers) A well-scripted and interesting movie, somewhat formulaic but with innovative touches which overall I found refreshing. I had seen neither Britton Webb nor Ella Cannon before. Mason (Britton) was what I would call ugly/good looking, very laid back with a good sense of humour including a scene where he played the guitar. However I was less impressed with Sophie (Ella) a marketing executive who was trying to help save Mason's family apple farm. I found her rather uptight and prim and proper.

There were two incidents which rubbed me the wrong way - one when she was snobbish about drinking instant rather than percolated coffee - had it been treated as a joke it would have been okay. Then when she was on her first date with Kyle, a lawyer who had just moved into her work building, she went to the bar while he was taking a phone call and ran into Mason - when Kyle joined them she just continued talking and made no effort to introduce the two men which I found ignorant and disrespectful.

Kyle was a decent enough guy but lacked charisma and the cast also included the ubiquitous Lexi Giovagnoli a regular B-list actress as Sophie's partner who gave her usual solid performance. Mason's grandmother was a lovely person. Normally if I'm not fully invested in one of the leads it dampens my enthusiasm but despite my reservations about Sophie I thought it quite sparkling and woud rate it a 7.

Apparently the film was filmed at a family apple farm in Virginia and the scenery was really lovely. - Florence

☀️ I liked this movie. Sorry to hear they are discontinuing their Monday Night Movies. Been enjoying them. ~Clara

☀️ 10 Steps to Love: Aww, this was such a nice one! I'm glad GAF did the Monday nights movies thing this month. -Maria

☀️ 10 Steps to Love - That was a sweet movie! I commented yesterday that hoped it would be good and it was. :-) The leads had nice chemistry and the scenery was lovely as expected. I love western North Carolina so much. It is my home away from home. Watching the movie made me miss it. ~Joan

☀️ GAF’s “10 Steps to Love” is a lighthearted rom-com with a predictable yet interesting story. Ella Cannon plays an organized and driven business owner, who enjoys success in every aspect of her life, except finding love. After making a list, she sets out to find her perfect man. She interacts beautifully with both her “ideal” suitor (Joseph Gray) as well as the soft-spoken and annoying owner of an apple orchard (Britton Webb). Add lots of gorgeous fall foliage and the Charlotte, NC skyline, and you’ve got a fun movie the entire family can enjoy. ~MPT

☀️ 10 Steps to Love – I truly enjoyed this delightful rom-com. Mind you, some of the acting isn’t top-notch, and it took me a few minutes to get into the story, but as soon as Sophie visited the apple orchard and met Mason and his family, I was hooked! Sophie and Mason had wonderful chemistry together, and you could feel their sincere desire to come up with a business plan to save the orchard. Everything about this movie is sweet, including Mason’s mother’s special apple bacon nutmeg ice cream recipe! This movie is sure to leave you feeling good inside and give you the desire to take a trip to your local apple orchard. 10 Steps to Love is sweet as pie, apple pie, of course! ~Net



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Learning to Love

Premieres: Saturday, September 2, 2023

Starring: Ina Barrón and Philip Boyd

Storyline: Harry (Philip Boyd) and his two daughters lose faith after his wife and daughters’ mom passes. The family hires a nanny and are pleasantly surprised by Steph (Ina Barrón) who brings never-ending warmth, positivity, and faith into the home.

Movie Reviews:

☀️ Learning to Love is family friendly about Harry struggles to connect with his 2 Daughters named Bella & Rosa when lose their faith after losing their Mom. When they are faced with prospect of a new nanny, they are pleasantly surprised by Steph, who floods their hearts with warmth & positivity. Bella & Rosa are homeschooled by Steph. Alice is a housekeeper. ~Anonymous

☀️ Learning to Love was so delightful! –Maria

☀️ Learning to Love – This sweet, lighthearted movie is an ideal romantic comedy for all ages. Children will enjoy that there are two young girls in the story. However, I do want to caution that at two different times in the movie, the sisters are disrespectful and disobedient to two different nannies. They are, eventually, reprimanded for their bad behavior. Overall, the chemistry between the leads is a bit lackluster, but it’s still an enjoyable, heartwarming story. All of the faith elements truly touched my heart, and I was happy to watch the nanny, Steph, gradually bring faith back to Harry and his daughters. ~Net

☀️ GAF’s “Learning to Love” is an inspirational story about a woman who’s new to the Miami area and who takes a job as a tutor for a wealthy architect’s two daughters. The chemistry between Stephanie (Ina Barrón) and Harry (Philip Boyd) went beyond their blossoming romantic relationship and demonstrated their mutual love for the two girls (who, by the way, were terrific in their roles). Stephanie’s outward love of God helps Harry finally overcome the loss of his wife and open his heart to romance again. And Stephanie’s optimism, bubbly personality, and strong Christian faith brings Harry and the girls back in the fold, where they can flourish as a family. ~MPT



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I am delighted to see all these movies coming to GAF this Summer!

Please stay tuned to *It's a Wonderful Movie* for more details as they are released.

For details on the NEW Mystery Movie, newly titled The Abigail Mysteries, coming to Great American Family, see the Great American Family - July Movie Schedule - here.

Happy movie-watching, 

Net

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