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Happy Spring Ahead Weekend, Everyone! ⏰⛅

Be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 8th! Now, I truly feel like Spring is on the way!

This weekend finally features the first Hallmark mystery premiere of 2026 with Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, where a celebration at the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn quickly turns into a puzzling case involving Hannah, of course!

Meanwhile, on When Calls the Heart, romance is in the air as Nathan begins the search for a very special engagement ring, if he can figure out, with Allie's help, Elizabeth's ring size!

Meanwhile, on Great American Family, the uplifting series Crossroad Springs returns Sunday night and welcomes the arrival of spring, while tensions remain at the ranch, and Pastor James prepares for Easter at the new Cowboy Church.

Plus, GAF rolls out the red carpet all weekend long with a marathon of classic royal-themed movies!

It’s a wonderful mix of mystery, love, and faith-filled moments this weekend! See all of the details below...


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Saturday, March 7, 2026:

Hannah Swensen Mysteries

Classic Movie Marathon

Leading up to the premiere of the newest Hannah Swensen Mystery, catch a Saturday marathon of the series on Hallmark Mystery...
(Times below in EST.)

Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 10am
A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 12pm
One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 2pm
A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 4pm
Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 6pm


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Saturday, March 7, 2026:

Sugar & Vice:

A Hannah Swensen Mystery

Hannah finds a body at the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn. When a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes.

Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

Premieres Saturday, March 7, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, March 7 - Sunday, March 8, 2026:

Royal-Themed Classic Movies

on Great American Family

Have a royally good time with Great American Family's Royal-Themed Classic Movies all weekend long!
(Times below in EST.)

Saturday, March 7th:

A Royal Seaside Romance - 6am
A Prince in Paradise - 8am
A Christmas Castle Proposal - 10am
A Cinderella Christmas Ball - 12pm
A Royal Christmas Ballet - 2pm
A Royal Date for Christmas - 4pm
A Royal Seaside Romance - 6pm
A Prince in Paradise - 8pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal - 10pm

Sunday, March 8th:

A Cinderella Christmas Ball - 12am
A Royal Christmas Ballet - 2am
A Royal Date for Christmas - 4am
Royally Wrapped for Christmas - 6am
A Royal Christmas on Ice - 8am
Crown Prince of Chrismas - 10am
A Royal Christmas Holiday - 12pm
A Royal Icing Christmas - 2pm
A Royal Christmas Tail - 4pm
Jingle Bell Princess - 6pm
Royally Wrapped for Christmas - 9pm
A Royal Christmas on Ice - 11pm
Crown Prince of Chrismas - 1am
A Royal Christmas Holiday - 4am


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Sunday, March 8, 2026:

Crossroad Springs

Season 1, Episode 7

Storyline - Episode 7 - Stay in your Lane: As spring arrives in Crossroad Springs, James prepares for Easter at the new Cowboy Church, Tina and Lewis find new purpose as young parents, Janet bristles at a new doctor, and Willis risks everything digging for water, as the Hamilton family struggles with drought, pride, and rivalry with the Newmans.

 

Crossroad Springs

Season 1, Episode 7

Premieres Sunday, March 8, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Sunday, March 8, 2026:

When Calls the Heart

Season 13, Episode 10

Storyline - Episode 10 - Blessings: Nathan enlists Allie's help for a top-secret mission and brings Charlotte on a heartfelt visit. Lucas and Edie grow closer from afar. Rosemary steps into a new role.

When Calls the Heart

Season 13, Episode 10

Premieres Sunday, March 8, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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I hope many of you will be able to settle in for a relaxing evening with these inspiring stories and the new cozy movie. Happy watching, everyone!

Please feel free to share your thoughts on these series or the new mystery... or any movie from this year or even last Christmas! I love reading your reviews!

On a serious note, I know this is also a heavy time as we watch the news in Iran. Praying for our military, our leaders, and for peace all around the world.

Blessings on your weekend,

Net

SHINING GOD'S LIGHT:

"See, I am doing a new thing!

Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?

I am making a way in the wilderness

and streams in the wasteland."

~Isaiah 43:19

🔎 Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, and Barbara Niven Reveal "Hannah Swensen Mystery" News

Great news, Sleuthers! The cast of "Hannah Swensen Mystery" has shared some deliciously exciting news!

In case you missed it, I've got the scoop here for you! In a special video announcement, Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, and Barbara Niven happily reveal they’ve officially wrapped filming the next installment of this fan-favorite mystery series, and they shared that it’s set to premiere later this year!

But first… we can sharpen our sleuthing skills this Saturday with the premiere of "Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery"!

The brand-new mystery they’ve just filmed is currently titled "Kitchen Expert: A Hannah Swensen Mystery," which sounds like another recipe for secrets and suspense!

Looking forward to more details! Until then, here's the reveal directly from Alison, Victor, and Barbara...


Announcement via Alison Sweeney Instagram:

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A post shared by Ali Sweeney (@alisweeney)

Stay tuned for more Sleuthing!

Net🔎

Hallmark Channel’s March 2026 Movie Premieres

The Hallmark Channel has revealed their new movie lineup for March, 2026!

The schedule includes romance, mystery, and the return of Actress Jen Lilley!

See all of the details for what's airing this March...


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Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

Saturday March 7 8/7c

Hannah finds a body at the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn. When a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes.

Stars Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, Barbara Niven

Movie Reviews:

🎬 Yes, "Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery," is clean. There is a discussion of a married man having an affair with a female employee but nothing is shown. I think all of the Hallmark Mysteries series and all Murder She Baked/Hannah Swensen episodes have affairs brought to light as part of the mystery storyline. Otherwise all eps are clean and family friendly(at least as family friendly as murder can be). ~Anonymous

🎬 Just watched the Hannah Swenson Mystery: Sugar and Vice. It was my favorite out of the rebrand movies, family friendly, and the costumes were incredible!! The plot was pretty good too and Hannah and Chad were sweet together. And Delores was funny with her own interrogation. ~Abigail


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Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder

Premiere Date: Saturday, March 14, 8/7c

Starring: Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith

Storyline: Nelly and Detective Michael set out to solve the murder of a guest while at a lavish dinner.

Movie Reviews:

🎬 The new Nelly Knows Mystery: All Manners of Murder is super fun. Pascale & Kavan are great, as usual. ~Allie B

🎬 Nelly Knows Mystery: All Manners of Murder review.

This mystery was soooo much fun! I loved how Nelly and Michael were a team and was known to the other that they liked each other. Had the Clue game feeling and who doesn’t love hidden passageways!!! Plus fam-friendly!! Good who dun it as well!! And was neat combining different shows together. What a blast!! ~Abigail

🎬 Also really loved the Nellys Knows Mystery! I think Pascale is an amazing actress. And even though she is my favorite on WCTH, I can forget she is "Rosemary" in her movies--I think that says a lot! Kavan too, they are such a great pair on both shows. ~Lizzy R.

🎬 I was finally able to watch the Nelly Knows Mysteries new movie from a few weeks ago. I was pleasantly surprised! I really enjoyed this one, as the first was kind of hard to get into because of Pascal’s silly attitude. In this new movie she was much more calm, and it’s always such a treat to see familiar faces in the supporting cast. ~Paula

🎬 Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder – Once again, I thoroughly enjoyed Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith together as Nelly Parker and Detective Michael Hogan. Their chemistry on screen is always magical! This movie was particularly interesting with a murder-mystery dinner party – including a fascinating group of people making up the ensemble cast of suspects that I recognized easily from former Hallmark moves. It was quite interesting to guess who-dun-it, and while I fihured the right culprit, it was still fun watching Nelly and Michael piece it all together.

It’s a cozy, family-friendly sort of mystery, but even though it’s not graphic like most crime dramas, there’s still a murder, so it’s best suited for mature preteen age and up. ~Net


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Two for Tee

Saturday March 21 8/7c

Tee is a Chinese American pottery artist who meets new community center handyman Will. As she learns about her family's traditions through art, can she and Will save the center from closure?

Stars Janel Parrish and Chris McNally

*CLICK HERE* FOR MORE PICTURES AND ALL OF THE SPRING INTO LOVE MOVIE PREMIERES COMING IN MARCH and APRIL!


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A Royal Setting

Saturday March 28 8/7c

Ruby, a world-renowned gemologist is hired by Prince Luca to restore the crown jewels and design his crown challenging tradition and complicating his relationship with his mother, the queen.

Stars Jen Lilley and Dan Jeannotte

*CLICK HERE* FOR MORE PICTURES AND ALL OF THE SPRING INTO LOVE MOVIE PREMIERES COMING IN MARCH and APRIL!

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I hope you'll discover a new movie you will enjoy this March! It's nice to see Jen Lilley will be in a new rom-com, but it will be different to see her on Hallmark again. She'll be reuniting in this new royal-themed movie with Dan Jeannotte. Their first movie together was Paris, Wine & Romance in 2019.

It's also fun to see the new mysteries coming in March! I hope there will be many sleuthing opportunities throughout the year!

Happy movie watching, everyone!
Net

🔎 New Premiere Coming to Hallmark Mystery in March

Hallmark Mystery is back on the case with a brand-new movie premiere, and it’s been a long wait!

Alison Sweeney returns to sleuthing in "Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery"!

The last time this channel aired a brand-new mystery was way back in May of 2025, so spotting this title on the schedule felt like uncovering a long-awaited clue.

Also, while we were used to Hallmark Mystery debuting new mysteries/movies on Thursday nights, this one is changing things up with a Friday premiere instead.

And more great news... this new "Hannah Swensen Mystery" is not the only mystery news for March. Hallmark is also listing another premiere- "Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder," airing on Saturday, March 14th. If the schedule holds, mystery fans are in for a delightfully suspicious weekend. Update: The new "Nelly Knows" will also premiere on Hallmark Mystery.

See the details on "Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" below...


Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

Premiere Date: Friday, March 13, 2026, at 8/7c

Cast: Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, Barbara Niven

Storyline: Hannah finds a body at the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn. When a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes.


Stay tuned for more movie news. Hopefully, we will see more movies released in March.

Are you excited to see 2 new mysteries coming to Hallmark in March? Check out more details on the "Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder" - here.

Happy Sleuthing!

Net🔎

Hungry for a New Mystery? Catch the New Mystery Movie on a New Night This June

If you'd like to take another slice at solving a mystery, then you'll want to see "Pie to Die For: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" this June!

In addition to introducing a new mystery, Hallmark has shifted its premiere back to Sunday nights. And in case you were wondering... yes, it will debut on both the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery!

And while Hallmark has added this new "Hannah Swensen Mystery" premiere in June, the network has removed the premiere date for "Mystery Island: Play for Keeps" on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery websites. (Currently, the press site is still showing the June premiere date for "Mystery Island," but I believe the page hasn't been updated yet.)

Details for "Pie to Die For: A Hannah Swensen Mystery"...

Storyline: When Hannah's customer and Delores' theater rival is murdered, Hannah must find her killer in order to save her mother's reputation. Chad and Hannah's romance blossoms.

Starring: Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, and Barbara Niven

Premiere Date: Sunday, June 22 at 8pm/7c


What do you think? Is it a good idea for mystery movies to air on Sunday nights again (instead of Thursdays) on both Hallmark Mystery and the Hallmark Channel?

I've been wondering for a while, and there's some speculation spreading around that Hallmark may end the Hallmark Mystery channel, especially since the network is now simulcasting the mystery premieres on both Hallmark Mystery and the leading Hallmark Channel. What do you think, sleuthers? Please share your thoughts in comments below.

Happy Sleuthing!

Net🔎

🔎 Hallmark Announces New Mystery "One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" with Shocking Casting News! - SEE HERE:

Actor Victor Webster to replace Cameron Mathison in the new Hannah Swensen Mystery!

According to the new TVInsider article, Webster will replace Mathison as Alison Sweeney's crime-solving co-star; however, based on the plot given below, Victor will be portraying an all-new character and not Detective Mike Kingston.

The storyline via TVInsider... "The new installment is based on the novel Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke, in which Hannah has been asked to teach a baking class at the college in town. When a colleague ends up dead, Hannah begins to put together the puzzle of the mysterious circumstances surrounding the murder. During the investigation, Hannah meets a different side of law and order when Lake Eden’s prosecuting attorney, Chad Norton (Webster), enters her life."

Other casting news for the fourth movie in the Hannah Swensen series includes the returns of Gabriel Hogan (Norman), Barbara Niven (Delores), Tess Atkins (Michelle), and Lisa Durupt (Andrea).

Alison Sweeney not only stars in One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery with her Wedding Veil co-star, Victor Webster, she also produced and wrote this new Hannah Swensen mystery, which will premiere later this year on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.


My Quick Take:

Wow! I'm truly in shock over this casting news. I never dreamed they would replace Cameron Mathison in the Hannah Swensen Mysteries. I know Cameron has signed with Great American Family to do films for their network, but I did not think his contract would be exclusive, giving him the flexibility to possibly make movies for Hallmark, as well. But apparently, that's not the case. How interesting.

I'm wondering how this will go over with Hannah Swensen fans. To be honest, I'm not crazy about this turn of events. For so long, we waited for Hannah and Mike to be together, and now this. When the series switched from Murder, She Baked to Hannah Swensen, there were already some subtle changes... a new movie title, the town's name, new policemen, Hannah's sister Andrea left (initially) along with her husband, Bill, and then, there was the arrival of a new sister, Michelle, and so on...

I think fans took most of those changes in stride, except for Andrea's leaving. I believe it was the viewers endlessly requesting for her to come back - is why they brought her back in the last installment, and it is good to see Andrea will be back again in this next Hannah Swensen Mysteries, but I can't help but wonder if that is only to attempt to soothe it over with viewers the fact that former cast regular Cameron Mathison is no longer in the series.

Should be interesting to see viewer reaction.

Keep on Sleuthing,

Net

💐 The Wedding Veil Complete Movie Trilogy Now on DVD - starring Lacey Chabert, Autumn Reeser, and Alison Sweeney! 💐 💕 See Here:

"The Wedding Veil" Movies

are now ALL available

individually on DVD!

Amazon now has a release date for the final film in the "The Wedding Veil" trilogy; therefore, all three films are finally available to order! "The Wedding Veil Legacy," starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster, will be released on DVD - July 5, 2022. You can pre-order your DVD today from Amazon!

You'll want to have all three movies in "The Wedding Veil" series in your collection!

The first movie, "The Wedding Veil," starring Lacey Chabert, Kevin McGarry, Alison Sweeney and Autumn Reeser, follows three longtime college friends who discover a mysterious, antique veil fabled to unite its bearer with her true love. After discovering a long-lost painting, museum curator Avery (Lacey Chabert) and new board member Peter (Kevin McGarry) investigate the artwork's origins as they plan a gala to unveil it.

The Wedding Veil is available on:

DVD

Blu-Ray

Prime Video

Click here to see!

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In the second film, Emma (Autumn Reeser) travels to Italy to teach and research a wedding veil said to bring its owner love. While there, she meets Paolo (Paolo Bernardini), the son of a local lace-making family.

The Wedding Veil: Unveiled is available on:

DVD

Blu-Ray

Click here to see!

UPDATE: Amazon has updated their web-site with a new link for The Wedding Veil: Unveiled blu-ray. See link above.

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Trаcy (Alison Sweeney) meets Nick (Victor Webster) in the third instаllment of the trilogy, аnd he helps her sаve аn originаl drаft of The New Colossus in exchаnge for her helping him run his restаurаnt. Trаcy begins to feel uneаsy аs they get closer.

The Wedding Veil: Legacy is available on:

DVD

Click here to see!

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Not only is it fun to watch these three best friends fall in love, but it's also beautiful to see the close bond these three unique women share via long-distance as they navigate their successful careers and try to solve the mystery of the antique wedding veil.

Hope you'll enjoy watching (or re-watching) 

each of these romantic comedies!
Blessings, Net

🔎 Have YOU seen the latest Hallmark Mysteries on DVD? 👀🔎 #Sleuthers get the Scoop here: 👉👉

Two Hallmark Mysteries have been recently released on DVD, and I wanted to be certain you didn't miss them!

You never know... these movies can sometimes disappear mysteriously, and I wanted to give you all the chance to get your order in while both are available!

These two Mysteries have definitely been on my wish list, since I really like all the main actors involved: Danica McKellar, Victor Webster, Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega! Unfortunately, both mystery series have been canceled by Hallmark; however, on a brighter note, the DVD's are the complete series.

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MatchMaker Mysteries

3-Movie Collection:

A Killer Engagement,

A Fatal Romance &

The Art of the Kill

Starring: Danica McKellar, Victor Webster, Bruce Boxleitner

A Killer Engagement: When a woman is murdered, and her fiancé is the prime suspect, successful matchmaker Angie works to prove her client's innocence, much to the dismay of Kyle, the detective working the case.

A Fatal Romance: When a romance writer is murdered, matchmaker Angie Dove gets entangled in another case…and with Detective Kyle Carter. Can they read between the lines to find the murderer?

The Art of the Kill: Angie Dove gets Det. Carter's attention by stumbling on a murder at an art museum. Angie's father Nick is on his own case, trying to solve a series of petty thefts at the museum.

See MatchMaker Mysteries DVD at Amazon

(click here to see current price) 

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*Please Note: I am an affiliate with Amazon, and I earn from qualifying purchases when you click on my links. This does not change the price for you in any way. Thank you for shopping through my links and supporting It's a Wonderful Movie!

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Picture Perfect Mysteries

3-Movie Collection:

Newlywed and Dead,

Dead Over Diamonds

& Exit Stage Death

Starring: Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega

Newlywed and Dead: Photographer Allie Adams is shocked when the groom at a wedding she is covering is shot dead. What's even worse, is she must convince Detective Sam Acosta that her brother isn't the killer.

Dead Over Diamonds: Photographer Allie and Detective Sam's investigation into a priceless stolen necklace leads to danger and an unexpected death.

Exit Stage Death: Allie and Sam navigate the world of amateur theatrics as they pursue the killer of an actress. Their largest obstacle is trying to assess whether the cast members are lying or telling the truth.

See Picture Perfect Mysteries DVD at Amazon

(click here to see current price) 

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I'm also going to include some of my other Hallmark MYSTERY DVD recommendations, either recently released on DVD or coming soon! Hope all of you Sherlocks and Nancy Drews will enjoy these mysteries, too!

Mystery 101

Collection Two An Education in Murder

Killer Timing

Deadly History

See Mystery 101 DVD at Amazon

(click here to see current price) 

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Aurora Teagarden Mysteries

(18 Mystery Movie Collection)

Including: Honeymoon, Honeymurder and Haunted by Murder

See Aurora Teagarden Mysteries DVD at Amazon

(click here to see current price) 

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Aurora Teagarden Mysteries:

Collection Five

See Aurora Teagarden Mysteries DVD at Amazon

(click here to see current price) 

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Martha's Vineyard Mysteries:

4 Mystery Movie Collection

A Beautiful Place To Die

Poisoned In Paradise

Riddled With Deceit

Ships In The Night

See Martha's Vineyard Mysteries DVD at Amazon

(click here to see current price) 

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Chronicle Mysteries:

5-Movie Collection

See Chronicle Mysteries DVD at Amazon

(click here to see current price) 

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Signed Sealed Delivered

12 Movie Collection

See Signed Sealed Delivered DVD at Amazon

(click here to see current price) 

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Signed Sealed Delivered

The Vows We Have Made

See Signed Sealed Delivered DVD at Amazon

(click here to see current price) 

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48 Mystery Movie Collection
Aurora Teagarden, Signed, Sealed, Delivered,
Emma Fielding, Fixer Upper,
Martha's Vineyard, Gourmet Detective Mysteries

See the 48 Mystery Movie DVD Collection at Amazon

(click here to see current price) 

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Enjoy solving your next mystery!

Happy Sleuthing! Net 🔎