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  • “Dater’s Handbook” Hallmark Movie Review

    By Ruth on January 30, 2016
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    Realizing she has a recurring habit of picking the wrong type of guy, Cassandra Barber (Markle) turns to relationship expert, Dr. Susie, and her latest self-help book, ‘Dater’s Handbook’ to help with her ailing love life. She follows the advice in Dr. Susie’s book to evaluate potential suitors, and then must ultimately choose between reliable George (Scarfe) and fun-loving Robert […]
  • “All of My Heart” Movie Review

    By Ruth on January 25, 2016
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    Note: This is an updated review from almost a year ago. I was only a novice reviewer in those days, and as the DVD is now available, I thought it high time this review received a “face lift.” Synopsis: A young caterer’s life suddenly changes course when she inherits a country home and learns she must share it with a […]
  • “Unleashing Mr. Darcy” Hallmark Movie Review

    By Ruth on January 23, 2016
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    [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT0o_k54Y6M[/embedyt] In this modern day spin on “Pride & Prejudice,” Elizabeth Scott, is fishing for direction in her life and gets the opportunity to professionally show her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in a fancy New York dog show. Dog show judge Donovan Darcy comes across as aristocratic and rude and a chain of misunderstandings unfold during the competition, complicating […]
  • “Flower Shop Mystery: Mum’s the Word” Hallmark Movies & Mystery Review

    By Ruth on January 17, 2016
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    Former attorney-turned-small-town-florist, Abby Knight, has a nose for sleuthing, quickly embroiled in a murder investigation, grateful for the help when she teams with retired private eye, Marco Salvare, who now owns a local bar and grill. [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxjE5zr03jc[/embedyt] Disclosure: For those of you who do not know, I am a massive supporter of Brennan Elliott, so if you are looking […]
  • “Murder She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery” Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Review

    By Ruth on January 9, 2016
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    Sitting in her nearly empty store, Hannah Swensen can only hope that the popularity of the new Magnolia Blossom Bakery is just a passing fad. The southern hospitality of Eden Lake’s two newest residents, Melanie and Vanessa Quinn, is grating on Hannah’s nerves — and cutting into her profits. Then Hannah finds Melanie shot to death. Everyone in town knew […]
  • “Garage Sale Mystery Guilty Until Proven Innocent” Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Review

    By Ruth on January 3, 2016
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    [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsDMqEu3Iwk[/embedyt] When Jenn’s old pal Sandra becomes the prime suspect in a murder case, it’ll be up to her to discover who done it before time runs out. I have had the honor and privilege of watching all the movies in this film  series, and I can conclusively state that this one is possibly my favorite so far. Of […]
  • “Love in Paradise” Hallmark Movie Review

    By Ruth on January 1, 2016
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    Avery Ford, (Luke Perry) a famous actor in popular Western films, is sent by his manager to a Montana dude ranch where he’s supposed to rustle up business for the ranch while also re- energizing his flagging career. Heather Twain (Emmanuelle Vaugier), whose family owns the ranch is a natural beauty who can ride, rope, fix the truck, whip up […]
  • “Angel of Christmas” Hallmark Movie Review

    By Ruth on December 31, 2015
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    [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-OYdiIs_nc[/embedyt] Based on the popular novel by Jane Maas, “Angel Of Christmas” follows Susan Nicholas, a newspaper writer whose boss has been given her three weeks to write a holiday story about her great grandfather and the angel he carved as a young man. As the days countdown to her Christmas Eve deadline, Susan finds herself being courted by […]
  • “Angels in the Snow” UP Movie Review

    By Ruth on December 29, 2015
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    [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMNrcrT8uMc[/embedyt] When nothing short of a miracle can hold a deteriorating family together, a Christmas getaway sets the stage for a miracle to occur. A heartwarming family story of love, loss, and rediscovery. First of all, I somewhat dragged my heels in watching this film, I must admit. My mom watched it first and encouraged me to watch and […]
  • “The Flight Before Christmas” Lifetime Movie Review

    By Ruth on December 28, 2015
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    [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MisSbFnqhZ0[/embedyt] Excited to take the next step in their relationship and move in with her boyfriend, Stephanie is crushed when he drops the bombshell that he wants to break up. Faced with spending the holidays heartbroken and homeless, she decides to fly home to Connecticut. On a red-eye the day before Christmas, Stephanie finds herself seated next to Michael, […]