Posts tagged with ‘television’

  • “When Calls the Heart: A Time to Speak” Hallmark Episode Review

    By Ruth on February 27, 2016
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    Abigail is reeling after the discovery of Frank’s past as an outlaw, even as Jack investigates, and Frank assures everyone he is a changed man. While Hope Valley begins to turn their back on the once beloved pastor, Elizabeth sets out to prove she’s a real frontier woman, impressing Jack with her new confidence. And while Bill enlists Jack’s help […]
  • “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart” Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Review

    By Ruth on February 21, 2016
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    The POstables investigation of a damaged letter leads them to a public figure who could be brought down by its contents; while Oliver, Shane, Norman and Rita each deal with personal challenges in the aftermath of Valentine’s Day. [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2zJIOX6szw[/embedyt] First of all, if you have not read my interview with Crystal Lowe (Rita), please check it out here. Secondly, […]
  • “When Calls the Heart: Troubled Hearts” Episode Review

    By Ruth on February 20, 2016
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    Elizabeth and Jack struggle to find time alone as their romance grows more serious. As Elizabeth makes a decision to move out on her own, Abigail learns Gowen has an upsetting new plan for her café, and Cody’s misbehavior causes a rift between Abigail and Elizabeth. Then, as Jesse and his gang move into Hope Valley, Frank realizes he can’t […]
  • “Anything For Love” Hallmark Movie Review

    By Ruth on February 14, 2016
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    Katherine, a high-powered executive who believes men are intimidated by her career, is persuaded by her friend to create an internet dating profile claiming she is an executive assistant. Meanwhile, Jack, a male nurse, creates his own internet dating profile without realizing his best friend has secretly changed his profession to be a doctor. They are matched and find themselves […]
  • “All Things Valentine” Hallmark Movie Review

    By Ruth on January 31, 2016
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    When Avery is assigned a Valentine’s Day advice column for the local newspaper, she’s less than thrilled. After a string of disappointing Valentine’s days, she’s all but given up on love. But when Avery takes her dog o the vet and meets the handsome veterinarian Brenden, she throws herself into the assignment. A chance encounter with the newly single Brenden […]
  • “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 […]
  • “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 […]
  • “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 […]