Did you know that many of Hallmark’s movies are based on books? For lovers of the channel and the romance genre…


When Calls the Heart. Poster of the 2014 TV series and cover of the 1983 book
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When Calls the Heart
Janette Oke, 1983
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Neill Fearnley, Michael Landon Jr., Anne Wheeler, 2014-2021

The story of Elizabeth Thatcher, a young teacher accustomed to her high-society life. She receives her first classroom assignment in Coal Valley, a small coal-mining town in Western Canada which is located just south of Robb, Alberta. There, life is simple, but often fraught with challenges. Elizabeth charms most everyone in Coal Valley, except Royal Northwest Mounted Police Constable Jack Thornton.


Chesapeake Shores. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 2009 book, The Inn at Eagle Point
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The Inn at Eagle Point
Sherryl Woods, 2009
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John Tinker, Nancey Silvers, 2016-2022

Abby O’Brien Winters returns from New York to her hometown of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, after receiving a panicked phone call from her youngest sister Jess, who is renovating the Inn at Eagle Point. Abby’s demanding career, divorce, and young daughters have kept her too busy to even think about the town her father built. Saving her sister’s inn from foreclosure means dealing not only with her fractured family but also with Trace Riley, her first love whom she abruptly left sixteen years ago.


Love Comes Softly. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 1979 book
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Love Comes Softly
Janette Oke, 1979
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Michael Landon Jr., 2003

Marty Claridge has just moved out to the West with her husband Aaron Claridge, who dies in a riding accident shortly after. Expecting her late husband’s baby, Marty has nowhere to go and needs a place to stay through the winter. Desperate, she accepts the proposal offered by widower Clark Davis, who offers to give her a place to stay for the winter and provide her with the fare for the wagon train heading back East in the spring.


The Lost Valentine. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 1996 book, The Last Valentine
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The Last Valentine
James Michael Pratt, 1996
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Darnell Martin, 2011

The story of Caroline Thomas, a woman who has waited 60 years for her pilot husband, who was reported lost in action during World War II, to return to her, is given to jaded reporter Susan Allison on Valentine’s Day.


Love's Enduring Promise. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 1979 book
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Love's Enduring Promise
Janette Oke, 1979
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Michael Landon Jr., 2004

Missie Davis is a young woman working as a school teacher who spends much time reading. Her father has a near-fatal accident but is saved by a mysterious stranger with a troubled past whom Mr. Clark davis characterizes as God’s “enduring promise” making his Daughter think and offering them the chance to plough and plant some wheat ad corn together for the harvest everyday starting at Sun-up, Missie’s Gymnasium being closed for planting season and Willie living currently as a jobless trapper reaching for his Father, Zeke.


Christmas with Holly. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2010 book, Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor
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Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor
Lisa Kleypas, 2010
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Allan Arkush, 2012

Maggie Conway moves to small-town Washington state, opens a toy store dedicated to expanding kid’s imaginations and meets Mark Nagle, proprietor of the local coffee shop. Mark’s number one priority is his six-year-old niece, Holly, who hasn’t spoken a word since her mother died. Is there room in Maggie and Mark’s busy lives for romance? To be in love or not, that is the question.


The Nine Lives of Christmas. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2011 book
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The Nine Lives of Christmas
Sheila Roberts, 2011
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Mark Jean, 2014

With Christmas approaching, a handsome fireman afraid of commitment adopts a stray cat and meets a beautiful veterinary student who challenges his decision to remain a confirmed bachelor.


The Mistletoe Promise. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2014 book
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The Mistletoe Promise
Richard Paul Evans, 2014
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David Winning, 2016

A accidental encounter between two strangers who dislike the holiday leads to a deal to help them deal with their problems together. The fake couple learns there might be more to their deal than just business as they spend more time together and enjoy the magic of Christmas.


A December Bride. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2013 book
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A December Bride
Denise Hunter, 2013
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David Winning, 2016

A Christmas time wedding brings no joy to Layla, the bride’s cousin, who was literally left at the alter by the groom. But she might find her true love when she gains a fake fiancé in the process. A Hallmark Channel original movie.


The Christmas Secret. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2009 book
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The Christmas Secret
Donna VanLiere, 2009
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Norma Bailey, 2014

Christine Eisley is a single mom of two struggling to keep her family afloat during Christmas time in the small town of Wilsonville. Having recently moved into town, Christine becomes acquainted with the townspeople, and as the holidays progress, she comes to find her struggles are replaced by surprise and good fortune, as a long time family secret is finally brought to light.


Unleashing Mr. Darcy. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 1813 book, Pride and Prejudice
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Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen, 1813
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David Winning, 2016

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 their mutual attraction.


Unleashing Mr. Darcy. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2013 book
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Unleashing Mr. Darcy
Teri Wilson, 2013
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David Winning, 2016

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 their mutual attraction.

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