Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to get in the mood for romance than a cozy Hallmark movie marathon?
Whether it’s for a swoon-worthy date night or a solo binge session, these films are sure to keep the romantic, feel-good vibe going. Check out these top five romantic Hallmark movies to watch ahead of Valentine’s Day.
‘My Secret Valentine’
Released in 2018, this fan-favorite Hallmark movie stars Lacey Chabert as Chloe Grange and Andrew Walker as Seth Anderson. It follows the story of a winery owner (Chabert), who gets mysterious notes from a secret admirer.
It turns out, the person leaving the notes is the man (Walker) who’s trying to buy her family’s business. “My Secret Valentine” is available for streaming on Hallmark+.
Synopsis: “A young woman takes advice from the chalkboard notes that her mysterious house rental tenant leaves when a slick sales rep arrives with plans to buy her family’s prized winery.”
Starring: Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker
‘A Valentine’s Match’
Another must-watch Hallmark romantic movie is “A Valentine’s Match,” which premiered in 2020. The story follows Natalie Simmons (Bethany Joy Lenz), a reality TV host who, after losing her job, returns to her hometown and reconnects with her ex-fiancé, Zach Williams (Luke Macfarlane).
Thanks to their matchmaking mothers, they find themselves back in each other’s orbit as they run the annual town festival. “A Valentine’s Match” is also available for streaming on Hallmark+.
Synopsis: Fired from her job as a reality TV host, Natalie returns home for Valentine’s Day, only to find herself running the town festival’s auction with her ex-fiance thanks to two scheming mothers.
Starring: Bethany Joy Lenz, Luke Macfarlane.
‘Sweeter Than Chocolate’
This 2023 Hallmark movie follows the story of a local chocolatier, Lucy Sweet (Eloise Mumford), who is rumored to have the secret recipe to finding true love on Valentine’s Day.
Intrigued by this, a skeptical TV reporter, Dean Chase (Dan Jeannotte), investigates Lucy and her family’s chocolate shop. As the two work together, they find themselves falling for each other. “Sweeter Than Chocolate” streams now on Hallmark+.
Synopsis: A local chocolatier is rumored to have the secret recipe to finding true love on February 14th, drawing in a TV reporter to investigate.
Starring: Eloise Mumford, Dan Jeannotte, and Brenda Strong.
‘Love, Romance, & Chocolate’
Filmed entirely against the stunning backdrops of Brugge, Ghent, and Brussels, this 2019 Hallmark romance follows Emma Colvin (Lacey Chabert), a heartbroken New Yorker, who goes on a solo trip to Belgium. She crossed paths with Luc Simon (Will Kemp), a talented chocolatier who is preparing to compete for Belgium’s Royal Chocolatier. Stream “Love, Romance, and Chocolate” on Hallmark+.
Synopsis: New York accountant Emma Colvin is heartbroken when her boyfriend leaves her before their planned romantic getaway to Belgium for Valentine’s Day. Convinced by a friend to go alone on the trip, Emma has the adventure of a lifetime when her Belgian innkeeper introduces her to renowned chocolatier, Luc Simon. Luc and his fellow chocolatiers are in the midst of a competition to create the most romantic chocolate in Belgium for the upcoming Belgian royal wedding. He discovers her kitchen skills, and soon she’s immersed in the competition, and a budding romance develops.
Starring: Lacey Chabert, Will Kemp, and Brittany Bristow.
‘Dater’s Handbook’
This 2016 Hallmark flick features Meghan Markle as Cassandra Barber, a woman who uses a self-help book in her bid to find true love. As she follows the advice of the handbook, she must choose between the reliable George (Jonathan Scarfe) and the fun-loving Robert (Kristoffer Polaha). “Dater’s Handbook” streams on Hallmark+.”
Synopsis: A woman changes her personality according to a dating guidebook to find a husband, but realizes the man she wants is the one who loves her for who she is.
Starring: Meghan Markle and Kristoffer Polaha.
Having been waiting for the Valentine Match! Wonderful love story and perfect casting!
Anything that has MEga Markle in, I will never watch
I agree with you Celine. I am surprised that Hallmark would even present that movie as one of the specials. Most folks didn’t even like it! Also she and Harry are too much of a controversary to be involved or shown on Hallmark.
Why? What did she do to you?
How could you Not have
Matching Hearts 💕💕
Taylor Cole & Ryan Peavey-
One of the Best Chemistry Pairings Ever(Imo)
I Love Kristoffer, but Markle🤢….
Wouldn’t make my 500 list, Seriously.
Lacey & Will-1st
Luke & Bethany -2nd
Taylor & Ryan- 3rd
Valentine Ever After-4th
Autumn & Eric♥️♥️
Eloise & Dan-5th..
That’s my 5!!
Autumn & Jesse Metcalfe
Rachel Leigh Cook & Travis Van Winkle
Rachel Boston & Jesse Moss
Merrit Patterson & Steve Lund
Erin Krakow & Tyler Hines
my fav five 💕💕💕💕💕
Will not be watching Dater’s Handbook. There are so many good movies with better actors.
GLad to know that so I dont lose any sleep!
How about The Wedding Veil Trilogy, A Country Wedding, The Irresistible Blueberry Farm. Older films are the best.
Any rom com with Christopher Polaha has my vote!
My Top Five
I Do, I Do, I Do with Shawn Roberts, Autumn Reeser & Ali Liebert. (Countdown to Valentine’s Day)
Valentine Ever After with Eric Johnson, Autumn Reeser (Countdown to Valentine’s Day)
Story of Us with Sam Page and Maggie Lawson (Countdown to Valentine’s Day)
My Secret Valentine with Andrew Walker, Lacey Chabert (Countdown to Valentine’s Day)
Walking the Dog with Sam Page, Jennifer Finnigan (Countdown to Valentine’s Day)
I love all these mentioned!!
Also Rachel Leigh Cook and Travis Van Winkle!! Their first movie together was absolute genius. Their chemistry. Story. They are 2 of my favorites together!! But there are so many!!