🎄Great American Family Announces 'The Christmas Yes List' in Production

Exciting Christmas movie news!

Just as I revealed recently... Danica McKellar and Sam Page are returning to Great American Family for a brand-new holiday movie, "The Christmas Yes List," and even better news - Great American Family has announced today, via Woman's World, that the movie is currently in production!

This all-new Christmas film is inspired by the (soon-to-be-released) Christmas novel of the same name by Melissa Ferguson.

The story follows a woman named Chloe (Danica McKellar) who decides to create a "Christmas Yes List," choosing to say "yes" to opportunities, adventures, and meaningful moments during the holiday season. As she steps outside her comfort zone, Chloe discovers that Christmas has a way of bringing surprising joys, new possibilities, and perhaps even a little romance along the way.

Danica has shared her excitement about bringing this uplifting story to the screen, and it's easy to see why. The film's message of opening our hearts and embracing the blessings placed in our path fits beautifully with the spirit of Christmas.

I'll be sharing more details on "The Christmas Yes List" as they become available, so stay tuned!

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The Christmas Yes List:
A Heartwarming Holiday Novel
by Melissa Ferguson

*Click here for details*

From Book-to-Screen: "Dancing by the Moonlight" is Coming to TV

 ( image credit: Author Angie Ellington ) 

Exciting news for book lovers and movie fans! Another story is making the journey from page to screen! Author Angie Ellington recently shared the news that her novel, Dancing By the Moonlight, will be adapted into a TV movie and streaming feature.

It hasn't been revealed, yet, which network has acquired rights to this book (see update below!); however, another of Angie's books, Autumn at Apple Hill, was made into a Hallmark Channel Original Movie in the Fall of 2024.

Angie Ellington shared this news with great enthusiasm with her followers:
"Over the moon 🌙 to be given permission to share that…𝘿𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘽𝙔 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙊𝙉𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 💃📚is officially in development for a movie, & hoping to air 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓! That’s all I can say, but thrilled to be able to share the book! I hope you’ll join my excitement & read or listen to Olivia & Brady’s story (there’s a second book in the duology to continue the story also set at Christmas—that book isn’t in development-at least not now). So pumped!!!"

As we await more news on this movie premiere (see update below!), check out details for this story...

Storyline via Amazon:

"Olivia Shields is back in Carlisle Bay, Connecticut, after having traveled the world as a professional ballet dancer. Dancing was her life. Chasing performance dreams is all she's ever known or planned for. One summer she spent in Carlisle Bay before heading to Juilliard left her both heartbroken and more focused on her career than ever. A back injury has forced some changes. She'll take on a new role as the manager of her aunt's coastal boutique. After all, she's completely over the boy who broke her heart forever ago. Brady Carlisle has recently returned to Carlisle Bay; the hometown of his family's namesake. He's spent the last decade in California, designing and patenting surfboards. Becoming his own man without relying on the Carlisle name is all he's ever wanted. Just as life seems to be getting on track, the boutique could be lost. The Shields women have got a few storms to weather. They aren't the only ones. The Carlisle family has held on to secrets for over a decade. Thankfully, these two former summer sweethearts have the kind of friends who make life's damaged surfaces less difficult to repair with wit and humor. Recapturing a summer love swept out at sea thirteen years earlier can be as rough as a stormy sea. Will secrets and heartache of the past keep them apart? Life may not always be smooth sailing along the shores of Carlisle Bay, and fireworks are sure to be found."

The storyline above is based on the Dancing By the Moonlight book. Some details may be slightly changed as the story is adapted for film.

UPDATE: (June 12, 2026) Author Angie Ellington has revealed (via her socials) that her book Dancing by the Moonlight is being made into a Hallmark movie… coming next year!

Note: I haven't personally read this book, but if you have, please share a review in comments below.

You can also read many reviews at Amazon - click here.

Stay tuned for future updates!

Happy Movie-Watching!

Net

Karen Kingsbury's 'The Christmas Ring' - Official Movie Trailer Released

An absolutely beautiful and captivating trailer has been released for Karen Kingsbury's 'The Christmas Ring,' starring Jana Kramer, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Kelsey Grammer, Jessie James Decker & Debbie Winans.

Storyline: While searching for her family's long-lost heirloom ring, a military widow meets a poetic antique dealer. The two forge a deep friendship that could become a breathtaking romance. But shocking news hits right before Christmas. Based on the new bestselling novel from #1 New York Times author Karen Kingsbury.

See Here:




Only in theaters starting November 6, 2025 and currently running through November 20th! Ticket information available through Fanthom Entertainment.

Read the book that inspired the movie...

The Christmas Ring:
A Holiday Romance
by Karen Kingsbury

Have a Joyful Day!

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✨ Jana Kramer & Kristoffer Polaha to Star in "The Christmas Ring" - A Holiday Story by Karen Kingsbury

Exciting news for Christmas Movie Lovers and Book Fans...

Karen Kingsbury's upcoming novel release, "The Christmas Ring," is coming to the big-screen!

The story will first come to life in book form, releasing from Thomas Nelson/HarperCollins on October 21, 2025. Shortly after, the film adaptation will premiere in theaters, via Fathom Entertainment, beginning November 6, 2025.

The book/movie’s heartwarming tagline is drawn from scripture: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

And here’s the part that makes this movie even more magical: "The Christmas Ring" will star Jana Kramer and Kristoffer Polaha in the leading roles and they are filming in Tennessee!

Scroll down for more on the storyline. I have a feeling this is one of those movies we won’t want to miss!

"The Christmas Ring" Story Synopsis via Karen Kingsbury:

While searching for her family's long-lost heirloom ring, military widow Vanessa Mayfield meets handsome antique dealer Ben Miller. The two are drawn to each other and forge a friendship that soon becomes a deep and breathtaking romance. But neither are sure that what they've found can last.

As Vanessa organizes her annual Columbus Cares Christmas Military Dance, she looks forward to her daughter's return from college. But Vanessa hasn't told Sadie about Ben. After all, Vanessa hadn't anticipated finding love again after losing her husband. And now she wrestles with feelings that are becoming hard to ignore.

Just as Ben is about to declare his love for Vanessa, he learns more about her missing Christmas ring: her great grandfather found it in France on D-Day, and engraved on the band is a single meaningful word. The details confirm a terrible truth, one that Ben cannot ignore.

Certain he now knows where Vanessa's ring is, Ben leaves town in a frantic rush. But can he stop a certain sale, or will Vanessa's ring be lost forever? Days before Christmas, when all seems hopeless, Ben and Vanessa learn an important eternal truth: Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.


If you'd like to pre-order Karen Kingsbury's book, "The Christmas Ring" - see details here!

Blessings,

Net ✨

❤️✍️ The Jane Austen Books and Films I Most “Ardently Admire and Love” ❤️🎬 SEE HERE:

Dearest Friends, Family, and Passersby,
(I'm convinced Jane Austen, herself, would begin her letter in such a way.)

This February, the Hallmark Channel is planning to enchant viewers with their Loveuary movie event that focuses on the charm of Jane Austen's beloved romance novels.

Like many readers, I have a warm affection for Jane Austen's novels. Sure, the film adaptations focus on the romantic side and some frivolity, but I believe Austen's books are far deeper than that. As the daughter of clergyman, Jane Austen's words reflected her faith and her characters highlighted the good and bad qualities of those who either lived according to or strayed away from the church's teachings.

It never ceases to amaze me how Jane Austen's lively and clever words still continue to reach generation after generation of readers (and movie watchers, too) with her wit, wisdom, and introspection into human nature.

Whether you consider yourself to be a Janeite (a true Jane Austen fan... *I can't help but imagine devoted followers waving Victorian-style fans here*) or simply an admirer from afar, I wanted to share with you all various versions of Jane Austen's original books, along with dramatized film adaptations and TV movies throughout the years that are loosely based on Austen's novels... and more!

Jane Austen Books:

The first Jane Austen book I ever read was Emma, and to this day, it is still my absolute favorite of all Jane Austen's works. (I must admit, Pride and Prejudice is a very close second!)

Meddlesome Emma Woodhouse thinks she is clever in love the way she plays matchmaker to everyone around her, until she gets caught up in her own schemes! Oh, how delightful it is to read about Emma's errors and entanglements. She's a bit of a busybody, at times, which she, herself, detests, and Emma seems to lack some diligence in completing her own simple tasks. It's refreshing to see even our heroine in this story has some character flaws that make her all the more authentic and loved by readers.

While Emma remains my favorite of Jane Austen's books, I have also enjoyed many of the other Austen novels featured below.

May these books from classic literature touch your heart as they have mine, and may we all discover the deeper message Austen conveys through her works, which is the timeless lesson on morality, Christian virtues, diligence, purpose, prejudices, and, most importantly, godly character.

---------------------------- *Please Note: The items below contain affiliate links. If you buy something through these links, I may earn a commission at no cost to you. Thank you all for your support.
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Click on your selection below...

1. Greatest Works of Jane Austen (Set of 5 Books Paperback Box set)

2. Emma by Jane Austen (Paperback)

3. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (Paperback)

4. Emma by Jane Austen (Puffin in Bloom, Hardcover)

5. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (Puffin in Bloom, Hardcover)

6. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (Puffin in Bloom, Hardcover)

7. Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (Paperback)

8. Persuasion by Jane Austen (Paperback)

9. The Jane Austen Novel Collection (Deluxe 6-Book Hardcover Boxed Set)


*You can also find at Amazon - Jane Austen audiobooks and Jane Austen books on kindle.






Jane Austen Movies:

The next best thing to reading a Jane Austen novel, is watching one of the many film adaptations. I've noticed how closely these films mirror Jane Austen's novels. No need for editing, I suppose, when the original is near perfection.

I've tried to choose a favorite among them, but I have four that I dearly enjoy watching, including both the Gwyneth Paltrow and Romola Garai versions of Emma and the Pride and Prejudice films with Jennifer Ehle & Colin Firth and Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. If you're a fan of Jane Austen, these four films are a must-see, as well as Sense & Sensibility starring Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet.

*Please note: Depending on what version you watch, some of these ladies do wear low-cut dresses, and immorality may be briefly shown or discussed; however, it is done in such a way that the viewer is made aware that such behavior is looked down upon in the society of this time period.

Click on your selection below...

1. Pride and Prejudice DVD - starring Jennifer Ehle & Colin Firth

2. Emma DVD - starring Romola Garai and Jonny Lee Miller

3. Emma DVD - starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeremy Northam

4. Pride & Prejudice - starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen

5. Sense & Sensibility DVD - starring Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, and Hugh Grant

6. Sense and Sensibility DVD - starring Hattie Morahan, Charity Wakefield, and Dan Stevens

7. Northanger Abbey DVD - starring Felicity Jones and J.J. Feild

8. Mansfield Park DVD (PG-13) - starring Frances O'Connor and Jonny Lee Miller

9. Persuasion DVD - starring Sally Hawkins and Rupert Penry-Jones





Jane Austen-inspired TV Movies:

Before the Hallmark Channel premieres four new Jane Austen-inspired Loveuary films this February, let's take a look back at five previous Jane Austen-themed movies from the network.

Plus, in addition to the Hallmark Channel, both UPtv and Great American Family have premiered Jane Austen-style movies of their own, which goes to show you how important these literary classics remain in filmmaking today.

Of all the Jane Austen-inspired TV movies listed below, my personal favorites are Unleashing Mr. Darcy, starring Cindy Busby and Ryan Paevey, and Pride, Prejudice, and Mistletoe, starring Lacey Chabert and Brendan Penny. These movies are, of course, loosely based on Jane Austen's stories, with a modern twist on her regency-era romances.

Click on your selection below...

1. Hallmark Double Feature: Unleashing Mr. Darcy & Marrying Mr. Darcy DVD - starring Cindy Busby and Ryan Paevey

(Unleashing Mr. Darcy - available on Amazon Prime)
(Marrying Mr. Darcy - available on Amazon Prime)


2. Christmas at Pemberley Manor DVD - starring Jessica Lowndes and Michael Rady

(also available on Amazon Prime)


3. Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe DVD - starring Lacey Chabert and Brendan Penny

(also available on Amazon Prime)


4. Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen DVD - starring Erin Krakow and Luke Macfarlane

(also available on Amazon Prime)


5. Pride and Prejudice, Cut - available on Amazon Prime (currently free with ads)


6. Lights, Camera, Romance (Happily Ever Emma) - available on Amazon Prime (currently free with ads)





For those of you who especially love Jane Austen's books and movies, like I do, here are some devotionals, notebooks, games, and more!

These also make great gifts for any Jane Austen fan...

Click on your selection below...

1. Jane Austen Coffee Spoon Engraved Stainless Steel - "How Ardently I Admire and Love You"

2. Jane Austen Coffee Mug - Austen's Most Famous Quotes and Depictions, Comes in a Fun Gift Box

3. Pride and Prejudice Coloring Book

4. Jane Austen's Table: Recipes Inspired by the Works of Jane Austen

5. The World of Jane Austen 1000 Piece Puzzle by Laurence King

6. Jane Austen Pride and Peppermints Breath Mints

7. Marrying Mr. Darcy Board Game

8. Jane Austen Novels Glass Christmas Ornament

9. Jane Austen Blanket - Made of 100% fluffy and rich flannel

10. Praying with Jane: 31 Days through the Prayers of Jane Austen

11. Jane Austen Gifts - Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler with Lid and Straw

12. The Jane Austen Escape Room Book

13. A Jane Austen Devotional (Devotional Classics Series)

14. Jane Austen Composition Notebook/Journal with 200 pages for you to fill

Hopefully, the four new Jane Austen-inspired movies the Hallmark Channel is premiering this February will honor the author's work in a classy, elegant way. I'm also most intrigued by the stunning costumes from that era - seen in each film.

Paging Mr. Darcy

Premiere Date: February 3, 2024

Starring Mallory Jansen and Will Kemp

Love & Jane

Premiere Date: February 10, 2024

Starring: Ali Sweeney and Ben Ayres

An American in Austen

Premiere Date: February 17, 2024

Starring: Eliza Bennett, Nicholas Bishop, and Nell Barlow

Sense and Sensibility

Premiere Date: February 24, 2024

Starring: Deborah Ayorinde and Dan Jeannotte

Click here for story details and images for each film.

Your friend...

Sincerely,

Net✍️

🔎 Attention: Sleuthers 🔎 Two MYSTERY Book Series 📚 to become TV MOVIES 👀 See WHO Acquired Them:

I have some juicy mystery movie news today! Get the scoop below, Sleuthers, on TWO mystery book series- soon-to-be TV movies!


Author Nancy Robards Thompson posted this exciting movie news to her followers on Instagram:

My Wedding Bell Mysteries series has a TV/movie deal. I’m over the moon!! 🎬🍿😂

Nancy shared this news with this image below, which gives further details:

Author Nancy Robards Thompson's book A Crime of Fashion (The Wedding Bell Mysteries):





A special thank you to Denise, who is a thoughtful and wonderful friend here at It's a Wonderful Movie, for sharing with me this news on A Crime of Fashion becoming a TV movie - to share with all of you!

After learning this tip, I did a little more sleuthing and discovered Author Candace Havens shared some similar news with her Instagram followers:

"Very excited about my first tv/movie deal for my Ainsley McGregor series. :)"

Candace Havens shared this news with this image below, which gives further details:

Author Candace Havens' book A Case for the Winemaker (Ainsley McGregor Book 1):




If you read both descriptions in the images above closely, you will see that both writers have made a book series/movie deal with Candy Rock Entertainment!

Candy Rock Entertainment is (according to their website)... "a joint-venture between award-winning actress, producer and New York Times Best Selling Author Candace Cameron Bure and the full-service development and execution team behind Redrock Entertainment."

In 2022, Candace filmed her Great American Family Christmas movie, A Christmas... Present, with Candy Rock Entertainment and produced Christmas on Candy Cane Lane, which starred her friend and fellow Full House cast member, Andrea Barber.

This year, Candace's new military-themed Christmas film, My Christmas Hero, was produced by Veteran Productions in association with Candy Rock Entertainment and Syrup Studios. Candace also produced another Christmas film this year with Candy Rock Entertainment, A Christmas for the Ages, starring her daughter, Natasha Bure, Kate Craven, and legendary actress, Cheryl Ladd, of Charlie's Angels!

Please know - I have not read either book mentioned above, but I would love to hear your thoughts in comments below if you've read one or both.

Some of the best-loved mystery series on TV were inspired by book series, including Garage Sale Mysteries, Murder, She Baked, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries, and more!

It's unclear who may be cast in these new mystery projects, but I have a hunch or two! How 'bout you? It appears both mystery series will be coming at a future date to Great American Family. We'll have to see how the actor's strike will affect these future filming projects until a deal is made.

If you have any clues or guesses, please share your thoughts in comments below.

Stay tuned for more details, Sleuthers!

Happy movie-watching!

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⛵ FOX Nation to Produce Original Feature Film “The Shell Collector” from author Nancy Naigle, starring Caitlin Clark and Christopher Russell ⚓ 📖 @nancynaigle 🌟 See Here:

Fox Nation recently put out a press release announcing they, too, would be making original movies, including one based on a book by author, Nancy Naigle, well-known for her Hallmark movies: Christmas in Evergreen, Christmas Joy, Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa, The Secret Ingredient, Sand Dollar Cove, etc...

I don't always share movies that are available via streaming because the volume of them is enormous, but since this new movie had a Hallmark connection and Nancy's novel debuted on the Evangelical Christians Publishers Association bestseller list, I thought many of you would be interested.

Fox Nation is planning even more movies, with one, at least, being a Christmas movie!

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Press Release via Fox Nation:

FOX Nation to Produce Original Feature Films

“The Shell Collector” Nancy Naigle Adaption

to be Released on September 1st

as First of Four Original FOX Nation Films

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FOX Nation, FOX News Media’s direct to consumer streaming service, is set to release its first original film, marking the platform’s entry into in-house movie production, announced John Finley, Executive Vice President of Development. On Thursday, September 1st, FOX Nation will premiere “The Shell Collector,” a feature film based on a bestselling title by author Nancy Naigle. Over the course of the next year, the streaming service will roll out three additional original films with the next release tied to the holiday season.

In making the announcement, Finley said, “Since launching less than four years ago, FOX Nation has established itself as a go-to destination for lifestyle and entertainment programming. I’m thrilled to share our expansion into film production and Nancy Naigle’s The Shell Collector is the perfect fit for our first title.”

Produced in association with Cartel Pictures, FOX Nation’s “The Shell Collector” will star Caitlin Clark, Christopher Russell, and Jennifer Higgin in a heartwarming story about a widow, Amanda Whittier, with two children who befriends some interesting characters in her small seaside town as she looks to forge ahead with her new life following the death of her husband. Throughout the journey, three friends find encouragement in the most mysterious places, discovering a love that’s bigger than their pain, healing their wounded hearts in ways none of them could have hoped for or expected.

“The Shell Collector” is adapted from bestselling author Nancy Naigle, who has developed a dedicated following over the years for her deeply moving small-town love stories mixed with suspense. With over 30 titles in print, including “What Remains True,” “Recipe for Romance,” and “The Christmas Shop,” Naigle is a USA Today bestselling author who began her debut contemporary romance series, “Adams Grove,” while juggling a career in finance and life on 76-acre goat farm. Several of her holiday titles have been developed into movies for The Hallmark Channel, including “The Secret Ingredient” and “Christmas Joy”. “The Shell Collector” debuted on the Evangelical Christians Publishers Association (ECPA) Bestseller list at number 20.

FOX Nation is a direct-to-consumer on-demand streaming service designed to complement the FOX News Channel experience with a members-only destination for its most passionate and loyal super fans. Featuring more than 5,000 hours of content, the subscription service includes conservative opinion programming, lifestyle, and entertainment content, as well as historical documentaries and investigative series from a multitude of FOX News personalities at a cost of $5.99 a month/$64.99 a year. Launched in 2018, FOX Nation is available at foxnation.com and via app for iOS devices, Android devices, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, FuboTV, Vizio TVs, and Samsung TVs as well as DIRECTV, YouTube TV, Comcast Xfinity, Cox Contour and The Roku Channel.

*********** End of Press Release ************

Hope you enjoyed this movie news! It's also nice to see Christopher Russell (who we also know from his TV movies: A Lot Like Christmas, Warming Up to You, Love in the Forecast, Chasing Waterfalls, etc...) will be starring in this new movie.

I haven't had the opportunity to read The Shell Collector, myself, but if you'd like to check it out, you can see details and reviews at Amazon - click here!

Blessings, Net

WHEN CALLS THE HEART’s Brad Krevoy is teaming up with Sadie Robertson Huff to turn Book into Scripted Series!

images: Instagram

Sadie Robertson Huff, from the "Duck Dynasty" fame, plus "Gods Not Dead 2" and "Sun, Sand, and Romance," is giving all the glory to God over her next project - her book “Life Just Got Real” is going to be turned into a scripted series by Producer Brad Krevoy, whose many projects include: "When Calls the Heart," "When Hope Calls," "The Christmas Waltz," "The Crossword Mysteries," and many more projects from Hallmark and beyond!

You can check out more details in this article from Movieguide - here. 

If you'd like to check out Sadie's book - “Life Just Got Real” - you can see that Amazon - here!

Blessings, Net

🔎 WHERE to SEE 👀 the LAST "GARAGE SALE MYSTERY" MOVIE starring Lori Loughlin - NEVER SEEN on TV! 🔎 GET THE SCOOP HERE:

Finding this gem felt like unearthing a hidden treasure!

Did you know... the final "Garage Sale Mystery" movie, that was NEVER SEEN on TV on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, has been released on DVD at Amazon and Walmart?

The movie is titled "Garage Sale Mystery: Search and Seized." I was so excited to see this DVD when it became available, I instantly placed it in my Amazon cart and checked it out without hesitation. I've seen ALL 15 previous "Garage Sale Mystery" movies, so I just had to see this one, too!

*CLICK HERE* to Order DVD from Amazon

*CLICK HERE* to Order DVD from Walmart

*CLICK HERE* to Order the Complete Garage Sale Mystery DVD Collection with ALL 16 Movies from Amazon

I know we all have different feelings on what occurred with Lori Loughlin and the college scandal, but she has apologized and had her day in court. Lori has had to face great criticism in the press (and social media) for what happened and as a supporter of her acting work in the past, my heart is telling me to extend grace and forgiveness. I can only hope and pray she and her family have grown from this whole experience.

Unfortunately, the last "Garage Sale Mystery" movie the cast was filming in March of 2019 when production ended, "Garage Sale Mystery: Three Little Murders," only had one more week to film and was not completed.

"Garage Sale Mystery: Search and Seized," however, had fortunately finished just weeks before, and the plan initially was for it to premiere on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries in August of 2019, but that was before the college scandal was revealed and the original plans obviously changed. So, instead of this movie premiering on Hallmark, it was instead released on DVD. Like most Hallmark mysteries, "Garage Sale Mystery: Search and Seized" involves an investigation surrounding a murder. The DVD package has a recommendation on it for "mature audiences" due to mature themes and violence. If you've seen past "Garage Sale Mystery" movies, it was actually no different than those. In my opinion, I would not recommend any murder mystery for really young viewers.

As I popped my DVD in, I personally just loved seeing Lori Loughlin as Jennifer Shannon, once again, and all of the other wonderful familiar faces - her best friend and business partner, Dani (Sarah Strange), Jennifer's husband Jason (Steve Bacic), daughter Hannah (Eva Bourne), son Logan (Connor Stanhope), and Detective Frank Lynwood (Kevin O’Grady). Seeing all of them in those same roles felt like visiting old friends; it was great fun to welcome them into my home again. It may sound silly, but I didn't want the movie to end, knowing it was the very end of the series.

image via: Hallmark Crown Media Family Networks

This is the basic story-line from the DVD cover:
(NO Spoilers included!)

"No one can unearth a bargain quite like Jennifer Shannon (Lori Loughlin).

As an antiques dealer and owner of the shop 'Rags to Riches', she scours garage sales in search of hidden treasures. The only problem is her incredible eye for detail often leads her to an unsolved crime - and into trouble!

With the help of her family, her business partner Dani, and no-nonsense Detective Frank Lynwood, Jenn uses all of her professional skills to solve the mysteries, even if it puts her own life in danger.

In the final installment - Searched & Seized - Jenn's friend Miles is running a police auction that features items seized in a money counterfeiting operation, but when Miles turns up dead, Jenn suspects he may have gotten involved with criminals to solve his debt problems."

image: Back DVD cover - "Garage Sale Mystery: Search and Seized"
Photo by: Net, It's a Wonderful Movie

Having this movie as part of my "Garage Sale Mystery" DVD collection now - makes it feel complete. Numerous movie fans have expressed to me - how much they would love Hallmark to pick the series back up where it ended. I don't know what their plans are, if any, but I feel Hallmark should give Lori Loughlin a second chance and bring her back on the network. Many viewers still love her and would warmly welcome her back to "When Calls the Heart" as Abigail Stanton and, of course, "Garage Sale Mysteries!"

"Searched & Seized" is an intriguing who-dun-it story weaved together with all sorts of puzzling prospects and possible suspects. The mystery was so detailed - I was guessing until the very thrilling end, although I had a hunch or two!

The Shannon family was also wonderfully involved with this story as Logan and his father purchased a Mustang at the local Police Auction and were working to restore it and follow their own mystery search. Jenn, of course, found herself deeply involved in the murder mystery of her friend and piecing together all of the clues.

You can get your DVD copy of "Garage Sale Mystery: Search and Seized" TODAY at Amazon or Walmart! If you've enjoyed all of the "Garage Sale Mystery" movies in the past, then you won't want to miss this LAST one!

You can even buy the complete collection of ALL 16 Garage Sale Mysteries in one DVD set at Amazon!

Happy Sleuthing, Everyone! Blessings, Net

"Finding Love in Mountain View" starring Danielle C. Ryan and Myko Olivier!

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Finding Love in Mountain View

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: September 19, 2021


*See trailer below!

image via: ACI - American Cinema International

image via: ACI - American Cinema International

CAST:

Danielle C. Ryan ... Margaret Garvey
Myko Olivier ... Andrew
John-Paul Lavoisier ... Nathan
Skyler Elyse Philpot ... Sammie
Luke Loveless ... Joel
Marquita Goings ... Tamara
Natalie Canerday ... Bertha
Dean Denton ... Ted Banks
Victoria Fox ... Susan
Laura Shatkus ... Female Client
Ron Haynes ... Singer
Lee Ann Thomas ... Assistant
Stacey Avey ... Basketball Coach
Brent Howard ... Male Client
Meganne Townsend ... Music Teacher

image via: ACI - American Cinema International

PLOT:


After learning she's been entrusted to take care of her deceased cousin's children, an architect is torn between focusing on her career and honoring her cousin's wish.



WATCH TRAILER:





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*images via: ACI - American Cinema International

COUNTRY HEARTS and more Hallmark Publishing Books to be featured at Walmart!

Hallmark Press Release:

HALLMARK PUBLISHING
TO LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE

MASS MARKET PAPERBACK PROGRAM
WITH WALMART

Walmart Stores Will Highlight A New Hallmark Publishing Title Each Month

New York, NY, February 24, 2020 – Hallmark Publishing, the book division of Crown Media Family Networks, announced today its expansion into mass market paperbacks through a partnership with Walmart. Beginning tomorrow, February 25, 2020, a new Hallmark Publishing romance novel will be highlighted in Walmart stores each month, showcased in a Hallmark-branded offering uniquely designed to promote the program.

Hallmark Publishing launched as a digital publisher in late 2017 and has since expanded into trade paperbacks and audiobooks. “Our books allow readers to experience all the joy and romance Hallmark movies have to offer,” said Stacey Donovan, Director, Hallmark Publishing. “We believe Walmart shoppers will love these books and we look forward to providing new, exciting offerings in store each month.”

Click Here to Order from Walmart.com

Click Here to Order from Amazon

The first title to be released in stores will be Country Hearts, a “cowboy next door” romance by USA Today bestselling author Cindi Madsen. Other titles to be released include Love on Location by Cassidy Carter, Love at the Shore by Teri Wilson, and many more.

“These new paperback titles from Hallmark Publishing are an exciting addition to our book department,” said Chris Nagelson, Vice President of Entertainment at Walmart. “We are always on the hunt for items that will resonate with our customers and I’m looking forward to seeing these in stores soon.”

Hallmark Publishing offers wholesome romances that focus on family, friendship, and community, in addition to intriguing mysteries and original titles by USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors.

ABOUT HALLMARK PUBLISHING

Launched in 2017, Crown Media Family Networks’ publishing division, Hallmark Publishing, recreates the rich storytelling from Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ beloved movies as eBooks, audiobooks, and paperbacks. From sparkling romances to intriguing mysteries, including original titles by USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors, Hallmark Publishing offers a whole new way for viewers to engage with Crown Media’s stories and characters. In addition, Hallmark Publishing will adapt existing books into new original movies. Hallmark Publishing’s books can be found on Walmart, Amazon, iTunes, Rakuten Kobo, and at retail and online stores.

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💕🎂 Hallmark Announces New Movie #TheSecretIngredient based on the @HallmarkPublish book by Nancy Naigle for "Love Ever After" Event in February! 💕🎂 @nancynaigle @theErinCahill @BrendanJPenny @hallmarkchannel - DETAILS:

Hallmark Press Release:

CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS

ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER

BOOK-TO-FILM ADAPTATION

Hallmark Publishing Original Novel, The Secret Ingredient, for New Original Movie to Air in February as Part of Hallmark Channel's "Love Ever After" Programming Event

New York, NY, January 14, 2020 - Crown Media Family Networks announced today its first-ever movie adaptation of a Hallmark Publishing original novel. The film, based on The Secret Ingredient by USA Today Bestselling author Nancy Naigle, is slated to air this February in conjunction with Hallmark Channel's "Love Ever After" programming event.

"When we launched Hallmark Publishing two and a half years ago, we envisioned a future when we would be able to leverage the division's original novels as blueprints for new movies," said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Crown Media Family Networks. "The Secret Ingredient checked off all the boxes for a great Hallmark Channel movie - a compelling narrative, rich, multi-dimensional characters, heart-warming sentiment - and we are so proud to bring this wonderful story from page to screen as our very first book-to-film adaptation."

The Secret Ingredient

The Secret Ingredient tells the tale of a once-engaged couple that dreamed of opening their own restaurant. Though life took them in different directions, one special recipe turns out to be a reminder of how much their past is a part of them still. The novel can currently be found on iTunes, Hallmark.com, Amazon.com, and Kobo.com.

Hallmark Publishing, which originally launched in 2017 as a digital publisher, offers wholesome romances, intriguing mysteries and original titles by USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors in eBook, audiobook, and paperback form.


ABOUT HALLMARK PUBLISHING

Launched in 2017, Crown Media Family Networks' publishing division, Hallmark Publishing, recreates the rich storytelling from Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' beloved movies as eBooks, audiobooks, and paperbacks. From sparkling romances to intriguing mysteries, including original titles by USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors, Hallmark Publishing offers a whole new way for viewers to engage with Crown Media's stories and characters. In addition, Hallmark Publishing will adapt existing books into new original movies. Hallmark Publishing's books can be found on Amazon, iTunes, Rakuten Kobo, and at retail and online stores. To visit the website, please visit www.hallmarkchannel.com/hallmark-publishing Hallmark Publishing on Social Media: Facebook, Twitter

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MORE DETAILS on "The Secret Ingredient" Movie:

Nancy Naigle, author of the book The Secret Ingredient, also wrote other popular books turned into Hallmark movies, including Christmas in Evergreen, Christmas Joy, Hope at Christmas and Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa!

Starring in "The Secret Ingredient" are: Erin Cahill (Love, Fall and Order") and Brendan Penny ("Chesapeake Shores").

"The Secret Ingredient" storyline: Small-town baker, Kelly, gets a big surprise when she is invited to compete on a Valentine's Day baking show in New York City - and an even bigger surprise when she runs into her ex-fiance.

I was so happy to learn (during the Christmas season!) that Erin Cahill would be starring in this upcoming "Love Ever After" movie for Hallmark! She has quickly become one of my Hallmark favorites since her sweet Christmas movies and "Love, Fall and Order!" Plus... I absolutely loved her in the INSP film, "Christmas on the Range!" She's truly fantastic in that movie! (By the way... You can watch it digitally through Amazon Prime Video or get a copy on DVD!)

Erin's co-star, Brendan Penny, (also one of my favorites!) is no stranger when it comes to working in the kitchen in Hallmark movies. His character worked in a restaurant in both "A Dash of Love" and "Pride, Prejudice & Mistletoe!" Will he be the secret ingredient in this movie? I have a feeling Hallmark has cooked up another sweet romantic comedy!

Be sure to look for "The Secret Ingredient" during Hallmark Channel's "Love Ever After" month - premiering Saturday, February 15th at 9pm/8c!

Blessings to you all, Net

CANDACE CAMERON BURE'S 2019 HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIE REVEALED!

Candace Cameron Bure to star in

Hallmark's "Christmas Town"

Candace Cameron Bure - image: Hallmark Crown Media

Hallmark movie news just keeps pouring out today!

US Weekly has revealed - Candace Cameron Bure will be starring in (of course!) a NEW HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIE THIS YEAR! Candace's new movie will be "Christmas Town," based on a book by author Donna VanLiere. In fact, a number of Donna's books have been made into Christmas movies, already, including two previous ones for Hallmark: The Christmas Secret and The Christmas Note!

Here is a synopsis of Christmas Town via US Weekly:
"Lauren Gabriel leaves everything behind in Boston to embark on a new chapter in her life and career. But an unforeseen detour to the charming town of Grandon Falls has her discover unexpected new chapters – of the heart and of family – helping her to embrace, once again, the magic of Christmas."

Candace's co-stars in the movie are Tim Rozon ("Wynonna Earp") and Beth Broderick ("Romance at Reindeer Lodge")! According to US Weekly, Beth will portray Betty... "a waitress at the local diner who helps Lauren (Candace Cameron Bure) in the new town." Oh, I think Beth will be great in this new role! Since she has such a fun, carefree spirit, this sounds like an ideal character for her!

According to US Weekly, Tim Rozon is... "the film’s leading man, Travis, a local of the town who helps Lauren (Candace Cameron Bure) by giving her a ride from the train station in to the town of Grandon Falls." I am unfamiliar with Tim Rozon's work, so I'll be interested in seeing him portray this character, opposite of Candace! What do you think? Please share your thoughts in comments below!

If you would like to read the book, Christmas Town,
before you see the movie, 

it is available from Amazon -

 through Kindle, Audio Book, Hardcover, and Audio CD!

Christmas Town will be one of 40 All New Christmas Movies coming to the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries this year to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Countdown to Christmas!

This Year will be Candace' Cameron Bure's 8th Hallmark Christmas movie!

Candace's Previous Hallmark Christmas Movies:

Moonlight & Mistletoe - 2008

Let It Snow - 2013

Christmas Under Wraps - 2014

A Christmas Detour - 2015

Journey Back to Christmas - 2016

Switched for Christmas - 2017

A Shoe Addict’s Christmas - 2018