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From Google images Directed by Peter DeLuise Written by Betsy Morris Samantha returns home for her town’s winter festival to celebrate her father’s retirement from coaching. Her hopes for a quiet visit are dashed when she discovers NFL quarterback and high school sweetheart Jake is also there. Stars Lindy Booth, Trevor Donovan, Joe Theismann, and Ed Marinaro. - The Hallmark Channel TREVOR DONOVAN and LINDY BOOTH looked so good onscreen that they looked like a real couple.  They weren't Trevor and Lindy, but instead, they were Jake and Samantha. Two old flames who started out as childhood friends until they had a falling out. The movie did not lack conflict, but what's great about this movie is that it's not mostly conflict.  It's about rediscovering each other, and so much more. It's also about priorities, true happiness, family, friendship, sports, literacy... I liked the flow of the story. It's well-written, well-directed, and well-acted. Th...

Chocolatier Charlotte has left helicopter mechanic/businessman James at the altar two times. Now, she somehow has to find a way to prove to him that she really does want to marry him.  The problem is, his ex-girlfriend wants him back.   Director :  Christie Will Writers:  Joel and Lisa Canfield Aspiring interior designer Layla is dreading the Christmastime wedding of her cousin who’s marrying Layla’s ex-fiancé. Although Seth is the one responsible for introducing the bride and groom, she begrudgingly accepts his offer to be her date as she’s out of options. Seth gets carried away at the reception and announces they’re engaged, forcing a mortified Layla to keep up the pretense. Stars Daniel Lissing and Jessica Lowndes . - The Hallmark Channel Director :  David Winning Writers: Denise Hunter (novel), Karen Berger (teleplay) Two beautiful stories both with JESSICA LOWNDES in it.  In the first story, "YES, I...