💕 NEW TV MOVIES to LOVE this Weekend - The Secret Ingredient 🎂, Twist of Fate 🌠, and Dead Over Diamonds: Picture Perfect Mysteries 🔎... *Plus, a sweet treat of Pet Specials!

Saturday, February 15, 2020:

Watch Erin Cahill and Brendan Penny star in a sweet "Love Ever After" movie...

The Secret Ingredient

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: Bakery owner Kelly (Cahill) hasn’t thought about love since Andrew (Penny) ended their engagement for culinary school in Paris. Now he’s back, and so is their chemistry. Unfortunately, Kelly’s still hurt and won’t see Andrew before he leaves. But little does she know that when she’s selected as a contestant on the Valentine’s Day Bake-Off, Andrew is as well. In fact, none of the contestants will meet until the final show when only two are left. Win or lose, it’ll be sad when Andrew leaves for Paris since he and Kelly have finally discovered the secret ingredient of why he should stay – love.

*Based on The Secret Ingredient by USA Today Bestselling author Nancy Naigle, it is the first-ever movie adaptation of a Hallmark Publishing original novel. Also available on Audio CD.

See the premiere of The Secret Ingredient

Saturday, February 15, 2020

at 9pm/8c on the Hallmark Channel

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More... Saturday, February 15, 2020:

Get ready to binge watch this weekend...

Love Ever After

Movie Event Countdown Celebration

images: Hallmark Crown Media

Following the premiere of The Secret Ingredient, stay tuned at 11pm/10c on Saturday night for a Countdown Celebration of *Love Ever After* movie premieres!

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Sunday, February 16, 2020:

UPtv has the cable premiere of the romantic comedy...

Twist of Fate

image: UPtv

Storyline: While stuck in her car after an accident, Kelly makes an emergency call and as the operator Jeff attempts to keep her calm, a true bond forms. Each spends months trying to find each other, until an unexpected coincidence just may provide the break they have needed.

See the premiere of Twist of Fate

Sunday, February 16, 2020

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

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More... Sunday, February 16, 2020:

Join Carlos and Alexa PenaVega, along with Erik Estrada, in a brand new case...

Dead Over Diamonds:
Picture Perfect Mysteries

image: Hallmark Crown Media
Please Note: Premiere time has been changed to 9pm/8c.

Storyline via Hallmark: After covering the opening of an exhibit of a priceless art collection, professional photographer Allie Adams (Alexa PenaVega) finds herself embroiled in the mystery surrounding the theft of a valuable necklace. When her unorthodox investigation uncovers a murder that is tied to the theft, Allie shares her findings with Willow Haven P.D.'s newest detective, Sam Acosta (Carlos PenaVega). While the two work together to identify and bring the killer to justice -- despite Sam's reluctance to allow Allie's involvement in his case - Sam's Uncle Luis (Erik Estrada), returns from his early retirement to give Sam a hand with his home renovation, along with plenty of unsolicited advice.

See the premiere of Dead Over Diamonds: Picture Perfect Mysteries

Sunday, February 16, 2020

at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

*PLEASE NOTE: Change of Time!

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More... Sunday, February 16, 2020
and Monday, February 17, 2020:

2020 American Rescue Dog Show

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Details: Rebecca Romijn and Rodney Peete host the third annual canine competition, the only one of its kind to shine the spotlight on rescue dogs. Purebreds and mixed breeds vie for top honors over the two-night event in adorable categories including Best in Wiggling, Best in Special Needs, Best in Couch Potato and more, with the winners in each category facing off for the title of Best in Rescue.

‘2020 AMERICAN RESCUE DOG SHOW’ (A Two-Night Event)

A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere

Sunday, February 16 and Monday, February 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

Starring: Rebecca Romijn, Rodney Peete, Larissa Wohl and more

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More... Monday, February 17, 2020:

Hallmark Channel's Tails of Joy

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Details: We follow the rescue of a group of 60 dogs and cats, starting with transport from a rural area in Central California, caring for these animals, watching them begin to flourish, identifying their unique personalities, and ultimately placing them in loving homes. This heartwarming journey offers a powerful message of hope and encourages families to adopt not shop.

‘HALLMARK CHANNEL’S TAILS OF JOY’

A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere

Monday, February 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

Hosted by: Larissa Wohl

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I hope you all have a most *love*ly weekend!

We have around 5 inches of snow here in the Midwest and our temps (brrrrr!!!) have dropped drastically. I mean, we are used to upper 20's - 40 degrees, but when the wind chill is negative, you'll find me inside, staying warm, as much as possible! It actually feels more like Christmas or Winterfest here, than Valentine's Day weekend!

Enjoy all the new movies... The Secret Ingredient, Twist of Fate, and Dead Over Diamonds: Picture Perfect Mysteries! I know I'm looking forward to watching them all! Hope you are too!

Love & Blessings! Net

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SHARING HIS LOVE:

"Beloved, let us love one another,

for love is from God,

and whoever loves has been born of God

and knows God."

~1 John 4:7

“Let all that you do be done in love.”

~1 Corinthians 16:14

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❤ “LOVE EVER AFTER” MONTH 2020 on the HALLMARK CHANNEL! ❤ -- Love is in Store ALL February with Valentine's Day Rom-Com Movies, Pet Programs and More! 💘📨 🐈🐕 SEE DE*TAILS* HERE:

Fall in LOVE this February...
with FOUR all New Original Movies,
plus Pet Initiative Programs
on the Hallmark Channel!

See the press release from Hallmark below for all the details on what is in store...

Love in Store - Alexandra Breckenridge and Robert Buckley - image: Hallmark Crown Media

Hallmark Press Release:

THIS FEBRUARY ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

CELEBRATE “LOVE EVER AFTER”

AND ADOPTION EVER AFTER

Four All-New Original Movies, and

Four Adorable Specials Highlighting the Joys of Animal Rescue

Crown Media Family Network’s first-ever national holiday

ADOPTION EVER AFTER DAY

will launch on Sunday, February 16th

FOUR HALLMARK CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERES: February is sweeter than ever, with four all-new original movie premieres that celebrate romance, every Saturday night. The fun starts with “A Valentine’s Match” (Saturday, February 1, 9 p.m. ET/PT), followed by “Matching Hearts” (Saturday February 8, 9 p.m. ET/PT). Next up, Hallmark Publishing’s first-ever movie adaptation brings Nancy Naigle’s beloved characters to life in, “The Secret Ingredient” (Saturday February 15, 9 p.m. ET/PT). Last up, opposites attract in “Love in Store” (Saturday, February 22, 9 p.m. ET/PT).

A NEW HOLIDAY – ADOPTION EVER AFTER DAY: Hallmark Channel’s overall pet initiative Adoption Ever After celebrates over 40,000 shelter-pet adoptions. In honor of that milestone, Crown Media Family Networks is launching its first ever national holiday, ADOPTION EVER AFTER DAY, on Sunday, February 16, 2020. The annual holiday will serve as a day to encourage shelter-pet adoption as well as a day of service to America’s neighborhood shelters. Each year, the holiday will fall on the third Sunday in February.

FOUR ANIMAL-ADOPTION THEMED SPECIALS: Kicking off the month, Hallmark Channel puts the “play” in Instant Replay with the return of “Cat Bowl II’ (Saturday, February 1, 11 p.m. ET/PT) and “Kitten Bowl VII” (Sunday, February 2, 2 p.m. ET/PT). Next up, the third annual “2020 American Rescue Dog Show” (a two-night event, Sunday February 16, 8 p.m. ET/PT and Monday, February 17, 8 p.m. ET/PT) shines a spotlight on rescue dogs. Later that night, “Home & Family’s” Larissa Wohl takes viewers on a journey of the heart and on the road in the all-new “Hallmark Channel’s Tails of Joy” (Monday, February 17, 10 p.m. ET/PT).

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: David Dolsen

‘A VALENTINE’S MATCH’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, February 1, 9 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Bethany Joy Lenz, Luke Macfarlane, Mary-Margaret Humes

Storyline via Hallmark: The path to true love is sometimes long and winding, especially for Natalie Simmons (Lenz). Recently fired from her broadcasting job in San Francisco, Natalie returns to her hometown in Oregon to assist her mom (Mary-Margaret Humes, “Dawson’s Creek, “A Feeling of Home”) with the town’s annual Valentine’s Festival. Even though Natalie is officially engaged, she’s thrown for a big loop when she reconnects with kind and handsome Zach Williams (Macfarlane), the guy who broke her heart – and their engagement – ten years ago.

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer:  Allister Foster

‘MATCHING HEARTS’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, February 8, 9 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Taylor Cole, Ryan Paevey

Storyline via Hallmark: Julia Palmer (Cole) is a professional matchmaker who is trying to convince Daniel (Paevey), the handsome newcomer to town known as “Mr. Stay Single,” to sign up for their matchmaking services. Landing him as a client would be a big feather in her cap and her chance to take the reins at the firm. While working with Daniel, who reluctantly agrees to be matched, Julia begins to develop feelings for him. Because he’s a client, however, she must stay professional and keep her feelings to herself while she helps him search for love. When she finds out that hers is the only heart he’s after, she must decide if she’s finally met her match.

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Steven Ackerman

‘THE SECRET INGREDIENT'
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, February 15, 9 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Erin Cahill, Brendan Penny

Storyline via Hallmark: Bakery owner Kelly (Cahill) hasn’t thought about love since Andrew (Penny) ended their engagement for culinary school in Paris. Now he’s back, and so is their chemistry. Unfortunately, Kelly’s still hurt and won’t see Andrew before he leaves. But little does she know that when she’s selected as a contestant on the Valentine’s Day Bake-Off, Andrew is as well. In fact, none of the contestants will meet until the final show when only two are left. Win or lose, it’ll be sad when Andrew leaves for Paris since he and Kelly have finally discovered the secret ingredient of why he should stay – love.

Based on The Secret Ingredient by USA Today Bestselling author Nancy Naigle, it is the first-ever movie adaptation of a Hallmark Publishing original novel.

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Ryan Plummer

‘LOVE IN STORE’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, February 22, 9 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Alexandra Breckenridge, Robert Buckley, Jackée Harry

Storyline via Hallmark: Shopping network hosts Terrie (Breckenridge) and David (Buckley) have different styles, and personalities that clash. Each wants a promotion, but first they’ll have to get along as co-hosts. Seeing a text from her boyfriend breaking up with her while on camera, Terrie goes speechless and David steps in. The audience instantly loves their charisma and, despite their initial dislike for one another, a romantic flame ignites. But when Terrie’s old boyfriend asks David to help him win Terrie back, explaining he got cold feet when she brought up marriage, David takes a step back, afraid Terrie may have already sold her heart.

*PET INIATIVE PROGRAMS:*

Screen grab - Hallmark Crown Media promo

‘CAT BOWL II’
A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere
Saturday, February 1, 11 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Beth Stern, Boomer Esiason, Cameron Mathison, Larissa Wohl, and Rashad Jennings

“Cat Bowl II” is a one-hour special featuring adult cats from Kitten Bowls past coming together for an all-star game. Featuring 'where are they now' segments with fun and heartwarming profile pieces. Presented in association with North Shore Animal League America, it is hosted by Beth Stern, TV personality and national spokesperson for North Shore Animal League America.

Screen grab - Hallmark Crown Media promo

‘KITTEN BOWL VII’
A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere
Saturday, February 2, 2 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Beth Stern, Jill Wagner, Brennan Elliott, Rashad Jennings and more
Hi-res images are available at crownmediapress.com.

Presented in partnership with North Shore Animal League America, “Kitten Bowl VII” will feature over 100 kittens rescued from across the country, as four teams will be competing for the Feline Football Championship. The 2020 game also marks a milestone of more than 40,000 shelter pet adoptions since “Kitten Bowl” premiered in 2014. TV personality, author and animal advocate Beth Stern returns as host for this year’s event from Hallmark Channel’s Kitten Bowl Stadium and is joined by commentators Jill Wagner and Brennan Elliott for all the play-by-play action along with field correspondent, former NFL running back Rashad Jennings, and four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Boomer Esiason, who returns as the Commissioner of the Football Feline League.

image: Hallmark Crown Media

‘2020 AMERICAN RESCUE DOG SHOW’ (A Two-Night Event)
A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere
Sunday, February 16 and Monday, February 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
Starring: Rebecca Romijn, Rodney Peete, Larissa Wohl and more

Rebecca Romijn and Rodney Peete host the third annual canine competition, the only one of its kind to shine the spotlight on rescue dogs. Purebreds and mixed breeds vie for top honors over the two-night event in adorable categories including Best in Wiggling, Best in Special Needs, Best in Couch Potato and more, with the winners in each category facing off for the title of Best in Rescue. Ross Mathews and Larissa Wohl return as co-hosts to report on all the action on the sidelines and backstage. Celebrity judges Melissa Peterman, Kevin Frazier, Gabby Douglas and Jennie Garth will help crown the top canine.

Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Rachel Framingheddu Murray

‘HALLMARK CHANNEL’S TAILS OF JOY’
A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere
Monday, February 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Hosted by: Larissa Wohl

We follow the rescue of a group of 60 dogs and cats, starting with transport from a rural area in Central California, caring for these animals, watching them begin to flourish, identifying their unique personalities, and ultimately placing them in loving homes. This heartwarming journey offers a powerful message of hope and encourages families to adopt not shop.

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There are certainly lots of movies and specials to love
this February on the Hallmark Channel!

Much Love and Blessings
to all my friends here! Net

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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

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NEW on DVD + My REVIEW of "CHRISTMAS ON THE RANGE" starring ERIN CAHILL!

Erin Cahill and Nicholas Gonzalez - 2019 Christmas On The Range

"Christmas on the Range" - New Release on DVD!

My Review...

Actress Erin Cahill (of "Love Fall and Order," "Random Acts of Christmas") shines in the holiday film, “Christmas on the Range,” as Kendall Riley, devoted rancher’s daughter who is strong-willed and determined to expand her family farm.

Even though it’s Christmastime, when you expect “Peace-on-earth, good will toward men…,” Kendall’s neighbor, Brick McCree (portrayed by A Martinez), will stop at nothing to sabotage Kendall and turn the Riley farm into financial ruin.

Lindsay Wagner and A Martinez - 2019 Christmas On The Range

When Brick’s ex-wife, Lillian (portrayed by Lindsay Wagner), and son, Clint (portrayed by Nicholas Gonzalez), discover he has cancer, they return to the ranch for the holidays, anticipating it might be his last. From there, you might expect Brick’s Grinch-like heart to soften and mellow, but an old vendetta from the past stirs up a hornet’s nest that he can’t seem to let go.

When Kendall initially meets Clint in an intense moment when her cow is birthing, she is relieved to discover Clint is a veterinarian. Thankfully, he has arrived at just at the right time to help deliver the breach baby calf. Kendall immediately warms to Clint after that, until she discovers he is Brick’s son. Kendall justifiably fears Clint has joined up with his father in an effort to spy on her farming methods and conspire against her in an effort to make her lose the ranch. But... is there a chance he might only be there to make things right? Can Clint McCree, Brick McCree's son, be trusted, after all?

Erin Cahill and Nicholas Gonzalez - 2019 Christmas On The Range

Good friends in the community stand by Kendall’s side and are always there for her when she needs them, especially her friends at the beauty shop, who enjoy gossiping and are quite intrigued by the fact that Kendall seems to be gradually opening up her heart to Clint McCree. Can Kendall actually have faith and trust in him, even though he is Brick’s son?

Is it possible for Rancher Brick McCree to ever change? Can deep hurts from the past be mended like fences and a gate to the future be opened that unites these two families?

I was so engrossed by what was going to happen next, I couldn’t wait to see the next scene. There was such a great mix of high level intensity and funny, laugh-at-loud, lighthearted levity.

This Christmas adventure is filled with lots of action, adversity, and triumph, secrets from the past, revenge, redemption, love and family.

I most definitely recommend seeing “Christmas on the Range” this Holiday Season. By the way, this movie would make an excellent stocking stuffer.

*CLICK HERE* to get your copy of
“Christmas on the Range”
on DVD from AMAZON – Today!

Christmas Blessings to You All, Net

Erin Cahill - 2019 Christmas On The Range

In case you missed it...

I also had the pleasure of interviewing Erin Cahill for "Christmas on the Range." You can see our interview - *HERE*!

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