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Directed By: Eva Tavares  Written By: Topher Payne  When a baby boy shows up on their doorstep days before Christmas with a note written specially for them, Erin (Liebert) and Kelly (Barrell) must learn how to navigate their new relationship and career dynamics while unexpectedly caring for a newborn. As the couple spends more time…

Directed By: Stacey N Harding Written By: Joey DePaolo Falling on Santa’s Naughty or Nice list used to be a call made by Santa and his elves. But with the number of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to the Naughty or Nice Group, a consulting firm that has cornered the market on…

Directed By: Dustin Rikert Written By: John Bellina, Talia Gonzalez, Nicole Drespel Inspired by her father’s acclaimed legacy in dog sled racing, Anya decides to follow in his footsteps. After his passing, she heads to Finland to participate in the 40th annual Joulurauha race, her father’s final race where he fell short of the victory.…

Directed By: Troy Scott Written By: Rick Garman Ellie is a fun-loving, classically trained pianist living in the city who gave up on her passion long ago. Her best friend Leo lives in the rustic outskirts of British Columbia. He’s a famous author with writer’s block who can’t seem to finish another installment in his…

Directed By: Jeff Beesley Written By:  Nina Weinman with Rod Spence The wedding between ghost hunters Jana and Brian at a haunted inn is disrupted by Angelique — a ghost who mistakes Brian for her own dead fiancé. Starring Janel Parrish and Dominic Sherwood. This movie was a breath of fresh air. Hallmark doesn’t make…

Directed By: Craig Pryce Written By: Sue Tenney and Amy Palmer Robertson With Halloween fast approaching, Cassie and the town of Middleton are hard at work preparing for the annual Harvest Festival. This year, Cassie is transforming Grey House into a delightful haunted house, and when a handsome stranger checks in, the family suddenly find…

Directed By: Jeff Fisher Written By: Garrett Frawley and Brian Turner A hopeless romantic who can’t ever seem to give a guy a real chance begins receiving each of the “12 Days of Christmas” as gifts anonymously at her door. As she tries to figure out who is sending the gifts, she begins to believe…

Directed By: Rich Newey Written By: Zac Hug and Annika Marks Katherine is a Ghost of Christmas Present and she must help one soul, Peter, rediscover his Christmas spirit. But this year has something unusual in store. Starring Kim Matula, Ian Harding, Beth Leavel, Lori Tan Chinn and Reginald VelJohnson. It begins with the story…

Directed By: Ron Oliver Written By: Nancey Silvers Chicago native Emily Jones (Autumn Reeser) loves her city, and has dedicated her career to coordinating its beloved Thanksgiving Day parade every year. This year, Emily is hoping for a memorable holiday and anticipating a long-awaited proposal from her long-distance boyfriend Brian (Ben Cotton). Then, the parade…

Directed By: Corey Sevier Written By: Kate Pragnell Whitney (Skarsten), a cautious librarian raised by home security experts, finds herself in a real-life adventure when a blind date mix-up leads her into an undercover FBI operation. Forced to pose as the girlfriend of Special Agent Josh (Sevier), she helps him track down an art thief…

Directed By: Ron Oliver Written By: Julie Sherman Wolfe As Anna travels back to Barcelona, reuniting with Erica to celebrate her engagement to Nico, she meets a charming farmer and accidentally finds herself “engaged” to save his family’s legacy. Starring Alison Sweeney and Ashley Williams. I wasn’t expecting to love this as much as the…

Directed By: Ron Oliver Written By: Julie Sherman Wolfe Erica, an American translator, secretly revises a novel set in Barcelona. Everything is fine until bookstore owner Nico invites the credited author, Anna, to the city for a book-signing. Starring Alison Sweeney and Ashley Williams. First of all, a day where you give someone you love…

Directed By: Jessica Harmon Written By: C Jay Cox When organic farmer Sarah meets a man who claims to be from 1787 named Rip Van Winkle Jr., she soon discovers old fashioned romantic feelings that might be just as crazy as his story. Starring Torrey DeVitto and Niall Matter. Nobody does time travel romance like…

Directed By: Clare Niederpruem Written By: Cameron Johann Harriet, who thinks that no real man compares to Mr. Darcy, is transported into Pride & Prejudice and gets an unexpected chance to find out. Starring Eliza Bennett and Nicholas Bishop. I loved seeing writer Harriet’s reactions upon being transported into her favorite book. There are many…

Directed By: Stacey N Harding Written By: Tamar Laddy Rachel’s stuck in a time loop, reliving the night of her parents’ Hanukkah party. Can Zach, the “nice boy” Grandma’s trying to set her up with, help her make it to tomorrow? Starring Vic Michaelis, Bryan Greenberg and Rick Hoffman. As a nerd, I always enjoy…

Directed By Heather Hawthorne-Doyle Written By Jennifer E Smith Settie Rose, a quirky family matriarch, enters her town’s annual holiday letter-writing contest but needs help, so she hires struggling novelist Juan to craft the perfect letter. When a mix-up leads to the rumor that Juan is engaged to Settie’s daughter Lily, the whole family scrambles…

Directed By Jeff Beesley Written By Nina Weinman After moving to New York to make it on Broadway, Violette Wagner gets a job at Fiore’s, a legendary theater district diner, famous for its singing wait staff, who bide their time there, while awaiting that big break. Luck seems to be on her side when she…

Directed By David Winning Written By Michael Nourse A chance meeting between two strangers who share a disdain for Christmas results in The Mistletoe Promise, a pact to help them navigate their holiday complications – together. But as they spend more time with each other and experience the magic of Christmas the phony couple discovers…

Directed By Jeff Beesley Written By Russell Hainline It’s time for the annual Santa Summit, in which revelers put on Santa suits and hop around designated locations in town to eat, drink, and be merry. Three best friends decide to go together: Jordin, a recently dumped art teacher looking to cut loose; Ava, a shy…

Directed By Claire Niederpruem Written By Audrey Shulman When Claire goes home to save her dad’s annual Fall Fest on her family’s pumpkin farm, sparks fly with an old rival – the opposing lawyer she now faces in court. Starring Erin Cahill and Trevor Donovan. This movie was packed full of Hallmark tropes in the…

Directed by Steven R. Monroe Written by Nina Weinman Ten years ago, Faye and Lydia each opened their own bakeries in Emeryville, Ohio, after a personal and professional fall-out during a local Pumpkin Pie contest. Now their children, and co-workers, Casey and Sam, are set to carry on the rivalry as they go head-to-head in…

Directed by Kevin Fair Written by Marcy Holland Grace has recurring dreams about a handsome stranger named Michael due to a mix-up in Dream Central. When they finally meet in person, Grace is shocked to learn he has no idea who she is. Starring Skyler Samuels and Kapil Talwalkar. I knew I was going to…

Directed by Max McGuire Written by Keith Hemstreet and Annabelle Costas A hard-working, single mom gets into a war of words with a neighbor who she feels is ruining Christmas, only to find that this misunderstood grouch just may steal her heart. Starring Natalie Hall and Corey Sevier. I meant to review all the Christmas…

Directed by Terry Ingram Written by Karen Berger Brian and Jenny are engaged and preparing for the grand opening of their bed and breakfast. But when a big storm hits Bucks County, all their plans end up sopping wet! With funds running low and time running out, Brian agrees to go back to Wall Street…

Directed By Maclain Nelson Written By Andy Sandberg When Emily unexpectedly spends the holidays alone at her parents’ house, their HOA insists that she participate in its many Christmas festivities. Starring Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky, Melissa Peterman and Ellen Travolta. This movie is so funny, it’s as close as Hallmark gets to a…

Directed by Dustin Rikert Written by Julie Sherman Wolfe When Anna (Osnes) offers a stranded mother (Clark) and son (Tveit) shelter in a blizzard, she learns that they are the Royal Family of Galwick. Anna shows the Prince how they do Christmas in her hometown, encouraging him to open his heart and be true to…

Directed by Michael Robison Written by Karen Berger and Luther M Mace Ella’s unique designs inspire publishing mogul Derek to include plus-sized fashion in his magazine. Soon, Derek begins to realize that Ella’s influence reaches far beyond the catwalk. Stars Jaicy Elliot, Benjamin Hollingsworth and Candice Huffine. This movie had a great feel good message…