Media From the Heart by Ruth Hill

Literary / YA (older teen) Publisher: Cur Dog Press Published Date: February 7, 2019 Seventeen-year-old Kelly is in a spartan boarding school in northern Idaho, sent away for drugs—as planned. Her little brother Sammy is left home in Missouri, getting ready for high school. He is twitchy, quick, writes dark poetry and longs to play football. He’s also got a […]

If you were amongst the millions who tuned in to watch Christmas At Graceland this past holiday season on the Hallmark Channel, then you may recognize Tamara Austin as the one who played Laurel’s (Kellie Pickler) best friend. I realize that there are those in the community who have made it apparent that they are not fans of this film, but […]

    Surrender the Past After suffering a brutal attack at fourteen, Elinor Abbott avoided men, finding refuge in America until war sent her back to England’s shores. Viscount Easton, wounded and sent home, falls for the unrefined beauty on the voyage home. Can Easton help her overcome her aversion to men? Can Elinor conquer her fears and give love […]

I have watched When Calls the Heart from the moment the pilot movie premiered, to the series, throughout the ups and downs, and I am certainly ready to see more of this incredible show beginning Sunday, February 24th! As an anticipatory prequel to the official start of season six, The Greatest Christmas Blessing premiered on the Hallmark Channel (and Super Channel Heart & […]

Prison Fellowship presents The Restoration Series: Jonathan’s Walk, a 5-part documentary film series following one man as he re-enters his community after 15 years in prison. It demonstrates in imagery, powerful storytelling and social interaction what it means to be human and the shared need of all people to see communities restored. Though America is home to only 4% of […]

Her Beast of a Billionaire Boss by Lucy McConnell When Bella Creer’s father has a heart attack and is unable to finish his contract for Adam Moreau, a ruthless lawyer based in Seattle, she steps in to take his place and save The Cove Phase II. Adam, a billionaire who lives in a secluded castle on a cliff, is gruff, […]

    Valentine Gold by Danielle Thorne When Natalie Boyd inherits an old cabin in the north Georgia mountains, she thinks it could be the answer to all of her problems. She’s ready to start over after a heart-breaking divorce, and the cabin on the banks of a river once mined for gold is the perfect hideaway for her new, […]

The Unfading Lands Series by Katharine E. Hamilton Genre: Epic Fantasy    Betrayal. Power. Love. Loyalty.       The sinister Land of Unfading Beauty has breached the Realm and chaos has ensued. The four kingdoms must unite to overcome the mysterious darkness that threatens the safety of them all, but treacherous secrets frustrate strategies, and trust is hard to […]

Because I have so many friends in Vancouver who act for a living, there are numerous occasions where I recognize various names and faces even before they become popular on the Hallmark Network. Dave Collette happens to be one of those people. Until I saw Ali Sweeney tweeting about his inclusion in her new mystery series Chronicle Mysteries, I couldn’t have […]

I think it’s safe to state that I have followed Brittany Bristow’s Hallmark career, even before I knew her name. Her presence on-screen has been something quite distinctive, and she consistently engages her fans on social media in a remarkably positive fashion. Even though she is still fairly young, her success within the industry has entertained Hallmark viewers notably in […]