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**Dear Hallmark**

Every week Dara updates you with news and reviews of your favorite movies and TV shows from the Hallmark Channel and other made-for-TV movie networks.

Latest Episodes:

The Reluctant Royal Mar 20, 2025

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I’m late but I’m here! Let’s talk about The Reluctant Royal and do a Spring into Love Preview.

Books Mentioned in Reader’s Corner:

“A Stranger’s Game” by Colleen Coble: https://a.co/d/fawvKJG

“Cast the First Stone” by David Warren Green: https://a.co/d/dPBEFC0

“The Trouble with Love” by Toni Shiloh; https://a.co/d/d7jbU0Z

“The Light on Halsey Street” by Vanessa Miller: https://a.co/d/bcCMrjh

“A Cast of Stones” by Patrick Carr: https://a.co/d/aRv330e

Inhale: my book of poems and short stories—Print: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inhale-dara-alston/1132265891 Ebook: https://a.co/d/00Kgugr

To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw

Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

Sisterhood Inc + The Royal We Mar 05, 2025

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It’s a two-for-one as we close out Loveuary and step into our royal duties for March. In this episode, not onlyn do I give my reviews, but I also share some Hallmark news.

To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw

Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

The Groomsmen Trilogy Feb 21, 2025

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It's about time we talk about this group of movies that premiered in October 2024 on Hallmark+.

To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw

Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

The Wish Swap + Return to Office Feb 19, 2025

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It's time to talk about two of our newest Loveuary movie, but not without previewing some March movies and talking about my favorite Valentine's movies! Which Valentine's movies are your favorite?

Crown Chats with Hayley: https://youtu.be/wXjiXRGOnGk?si=0PlGjkBgA3iPBmYS

"Meet Me in the Margins" by Melissa Ferguson: https://a.co/d/ckxrnt3

To purchase "Chasing Wind":https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw

Dear Hallmark's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

The Perfect Setting Jan 29, 2025

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Our last Hallmark passport stamp is courtesy of Belgium as we learn the ins and outs of jewelry design in "The Perfect Setting."

Books mentioned:

If you want o get Brick House Cafe: https://www.carlalaureano.com/

Three Missing Days: https://a.co/d/crpccg1

It's All Relative: https://a.co/d/46kzjfu

Lowcountry Lost: https://a.co/d/0xaQkPw

My Phony Valentine: https://a.co/d/0RX9Bj5

To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw

Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

My Argentine Heart Jan 22, 2025

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It's time to get our Hallmark passport stamped in Argentina as we talk about "My Argentine Heart".

Hallmark Mysteries and More Spencer Sisters episode: https://youtu.be/A5xvL1XDuHg?si=Y41-FWbMbooJdGaw

Hallmark Mysteries and More Gourmet Detective episode: https://youtu.be/qCceOHVv9A4?si=3mA3UiH_xnRwhaEc

Hallmarkies 2024 Non-Christmas Hallmark Movie Ranking: https://youtu.be/zMfwkaXTd1s?si=MhILTGXZQtVTSoYi

For more Dear Hallmark:

To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw

Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

Polar Opposites Jan 15, 2025

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We're officially halfway through our Winter Escape lineup as we talk about "Polar Opposites" starring Rhiannon Fish and Markian Tarasiuk. I also touch on some major Hallmark news as well as talk about some of my favorite Hallmark winter movies.

Variety article: https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/hallmark-lisa-hamilton-daly-lawsuit-age-discrimination-1236267450/

Darren Abbott on CNBC: https://youtu.be/Xm1BrGkXfWg?si=_VbjSaB3TnQNenBN

To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw

Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

Love of the Irish Jan 08, 2025

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Happy New Year! There will be no breaks in January this year, so let’s kick the premiere episode of Season 5 off with talking about the first Winter Escape movie, “Love of The Irish.” In addition to the review, I talk about a recent interview a Hallmark actor did on a fellow podcast, and a new incentive that Hallmark+ is bringing to their platform.

Dylan Neal Interview: https://youtu.be/CjpXFHf4Lpk?si=l74iCNGnfSqZb2gU

To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw

Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

January 2025: Winter Escape Preview Dec 23, 2024

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“New Year, New Movies” is over and “Winter Escape” is here. Listen to my unedited reaction to reading the synopsis to the Winter Escape line up.

Favorite 2024 Hallmark Christmas Movies Dec 23, 2024

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The time is here! For my last episode of 2024, we talk about my favorite 2024 Countdown to Christmas movies…and some that didn’t quite make the list. Which were your favorites?

Hallmark+ article: https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/hallmark-plus-2024-countdown-to-christmas-movies-2025-next-day-1236251777/

To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g

For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw

Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/

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