Hallmark Mystery Movies Based on Books

Looking for a cozy mystery to curl up with or a more intense story to sink your teeth into? Whether you’re a fan of Hallmark Mystery movies or love thrilling suspense stories, these mystery books based off of beloved Hallmark Mysteries have something for everyone! 

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Hallmark Mysteries Based on Books

Check out all of Hallmark’s Mystery Movie adaptations and book series to enhance your viewing and reading experience!

The Goldy Schulz Culinary Mystery Series by Diane Mott Davidson is full of delectable suspense – 17 books in all! Follow Goldy, a Colorado caterer and single mom, and Detective Tom Schultz as they unravel mysterious deaths related to food, uncovering hidden clues and uncovering the truth behind each tantalizing case. 

Hallmark Movie Based on Book, Curious Caterer
Curious Caterer Mystery Series on Hallmark | Nikki DeLoach as Colorado Caterer, Goldy Berry and Andrew Walker as Detective Tom Schultz
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The opening credits of Movie #1 say that the movie is based off of Book 1 'Catering to Nobody' & the movie title references Book 2 'Dying for Chocolate.'

Curious Caterer Mystery Series with Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker
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Hallmark Mystery Curious Caterer 'Fatal Vows' with Andrew Walker & Nikki DeLoach
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Uncover forgotten secrets of the past with the Family History Mystery Series by Brynn Bonner.  This four-book series inspired the Hallmark Mystery series of the same name, giving readers an intriguing and inspiring look at the past.

Hallmark Mystery Family History Mysteries
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Gethsemane Brown, a former orchestra conductor, embarks on an exciting new chapter in Ireland as she unravels perplexing puzzles and embraces the magic of Ireland in A Gethsemane Brown Mystery series by Alexia Gordon.

The Hannah Swensen Mystery Series by Joanne Fluke is an absolute must-read for fans of suspense and delicious desserts! With 29 books in the series, you’ll follow the tart-tongued, red-haired heroine as she bakes her way through intriguing mysteries, solving crimes one delicious clue at a time. 

Murder, She Baked Hallmark Mystery with Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison
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Murder, She Baked Hallmark Mystery with Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison
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Murder, She Baked Hallmark Mystery with Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison
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Murder, She Baked Hallmark Mystery with Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison
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Murder, She Baked Hallmark Mystery with Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison
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Murder, She Baked Hallmark Mystery with Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison
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Hannah Swensen Mysteries, Carrot Cake Murder with Alison Sweeney | Hallmark Mystery
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Hallmark: Hannah Swensen Mystery 'A Zest for Death'
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Explore the exciting world of crime-solving with The Gourmet Detective Mystery Series by Peter King, by Peter King, the inspiration behind the Hallmark Mystery series. Follow a culinary mastermind as he solves complex cases and assists chefs with everything from locating rare ingredients to achieving Michelin-star status.

The Gourmet Detective Hallmark Mystery Series with Brooke Burns and Dylan Neal
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The Gourmet Detective Hallmark Mystery Series with Brooke Burns and Dylan Neal
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The Gourmet Detective Hallmark Mystery Series with Brooke Burns and Dylan Neal
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The Gourmet Detective Hallmark Mystery Series with Brooke Burns and Dylan Neal
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Follow Aurora, a small-town librarian and true crime buff, as she teams up with the Real Murders Society to crack the cases in the acclaimed Aurora Teagarden Mystery Series by Charlaine Harris!  

Aurora Teagarden Hallmark Mystery Series with Candace Cameron Bure and Niall Matter
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Aurora Teagarden Hallmark Mystery Series with Candace Cameron Bure and Niall Matter
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Aurora Teagarden Hallmark Mystery Series with Candace Cameron Bure and Niall Matter
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Aurora Teagarden Hallmark Mystery Series with Candace Cameron Bure and Niall Matter
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Aurora Teagarden Hallmark Mystery Series with Candace Cameron Bure and Niall Matter
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Aurora Teagarden Hallmark Mystery Series with Candace Cameron Bure and Niall Matter
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Hallmark produced 18 movies based on Charlaine Harris’ Aurora Teagarden book series, which consists of 10 books.

Discover the charm and mystery of Martha’s Vineyard with Philip R. Craig’s acclaimed series, the Martha’s Vineyard Mysteries. With 19 books, follow beloved amateur sleuths, Jeff “J.W.” Jackson and Zee. Hallmark Mysteries made 4 movies based on the series.

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The book series, Crossword Mysteries by Nero Blanc, serves as inspiration for 5 Crossword Mystery movies on Hallmark. These movies follow the story of a crossword puzzle editor who experiences a major disruption in her life when the clues in her puzzles become connected to unresolved crimes. As a result, she becomes involved in the police investigation.

Crossword Mysteries with Lacey Chabert & Brennan Elliott
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The Flower Shop Mystery Series by Kate Collins has 19 books full of intrigue and suspense. Follow Abby Knight, a former lawyer who has opened her own flower shop, as she deftly navigates the delicate balance between arranging beautiful bouquets and unearthing the hidden secrets of murder. 

Hallmark Movie Based on Book, Flower Shop Mysteries

Wedding Planner Mystery is adapted from Deborah Donnelly’s Veiled Threats from the 6 books in the Carnegie Kincaid series. Carnegie Kincaid, an amateur detective, possesses extensive knowledge in both weddings and crime.

Wedding Planner Mystery on Hallmark with erica durance and Andrew Walker
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Discover the heart-pounding suspense of the Hailey Dean Series by Nancy Grace. With three books and nine Hallmark movies based on the series, follow the thrilling story of former lawyer-turned-therapist Hailey Dean as she returns to her case-solving roots to unravel a series of mysterious deaths. 

Hallmark Mystery Movies: Hailey Dean Mysteries based on a book
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Join Shannon Hughes, a skilled home renovation specialist, as she partners with an investigative reporter to solve mysteries and enjoy thrilling suspense in Fixer Upper Mystery Series by Kate Carlisle.

Hallmark Mystery: Fixer Upper Mysteries with Jewel
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Hallmark Mystery: Fixer Upper Mysteries with Jewel
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Hallmark Mystery: Fixer Upper Mysteries with Jewel
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Meet Emma Fielding, brilliant, dedicated and driven archaeologist who has a remarkable talent for uncovering lost treasures that have been buried for centuries in Emma Fielding Mysteries book series by Dana Cameron.

Hallmark Mystery Movies: Emma Fielding Mysteries
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Hallmark Mystery Movies: Emma Fielding Mysteries
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Hallmark Mystery Movies: Emma Fielding Mysteries
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Jennifer Shannon owns an antique store called ‘Rags To Riches’ and loves looking for treasures by exploring local garage and estate sales in Suzi Weinert’s Garage Sale Mysteries Series.

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