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Some of our favorite Hallmark TV shows are inspired by beloved book series!
I found that the characters and narratives in the show took on a whole new level of importance once I read the original books. It was truly fascinating to see how the show’s creators adapted the source material and brought it to life on-screen.
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Check out this list of Hallmark TV shows based on book series for a dose of cozy, heartwarming entertainment.
When Calls the Heart is an emotional television drama series, inspired by Janette Oke’s beloved Canadian West book series.
Follow Elizabeth Thatcher’s journey as she moves to Coal Valley in, Canada in the early 1900s to become a teacher and adapt to frontier life and build relationships with the local townsfolk while discovering newfound faith.
When Hope Calls is the heartwarming spin-off of Hallmark Channel’s beloved series When Calls the Heart. The series is based on the beloved books by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan.
When Hope Calls centers around two sisters, Lillian and Grace, who open an orphanage in the small 1916 Western town of Brookfield.
The beloved Hallmark TV series, based on Sherryl Woods’ beloved Chesapeake Shores novel series, follows Abby O’Brien Winters as she returns home to her hometown of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland. After a difficult divorce and an all-consuming career, Abby is finally able to focus on the town her father built – and all the memories, relationships, and possibilities that come along with it.
The television show Cedar Cove is adapted from Debbie Macomber’s book series with the same title.
Set in a charming town on an island in the Puget Sound, it centers around Municipal Court Judge Olivia Lockhart and her professional and personal life. The show aired for three seasons (2013-2015) and marked the network’s debut in original scripted programming.
Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke is a beloved book series set in the 1800s frontier, following widow Marty’s journey towards faith and love. The books and movies, including the 2003 film adaptation starring Katherine Heigl and 11 subsequent films, have impacted countless readers and audiences.
