Hallmark fans have plenty to look forward to this January with the return of the network’s “Winter Escape” event, featuring a selection of sun-soaked movies filled with plenty of romance and adventure, offering fans a welcome break from the chilly winter weather.
The lineup kicked off with the premiere of “Lost in Paradise” on Saturday, January 3, 2026, followed by “A Melbourne Match” on Saturday, January 10, 2026, “Love on the Amazon” on Saturday, January 17, and continues with the highly anticipated “Caught by Love.”
The film follows resort guest Annie (Rachael Leigh Cook), who, while on a journey of self-discovery, gets swept into an undercover investigation for stolen jewels that turns into an unexpected and adventurous romance. Luke Macfarlane plays private investigator Jake.
Don’t miss this exciting new premiere! Find out when and where to watch below.
When Is ‘Caught by Love’ Premiering?
Hallmark Channel’s newest movie will be premiering on Saturday, January 24 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT.
How to Watch ‘Caught by Love’
You can watch the movie live by tuning into the Hallmark Channel. It will be available to stream the next day on Hallmark+.
Watch the Sneak Peek for ‘Caught by Love’
Ahead of the premiere, check out a sneak peek of the film:
Meet the Cast: Rachael Leigh Cook as Annie
HallmarkAccording to her Hallmark bio, Cook was recently seen in, “‘He’s All That,’ a gender-swapped remake of her 1999 hit romantic comedy. In 2020, Cook pitched, produced and starred in the Netflix film ‘Love Guaranteed’ opposite Damon Wayans Jr. and Heather Graham, which premiered to the streaming platform’s #1 spot. She developed and headlined the highly rated film ‘Cross Country Christmas’ for Hallmark Channel. She also developed the concept for the Netflix film ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love,’ in which she produced and starred in.”
Cook has also voiced and appeared in multiple television projects, such as “Perception,” “Psych,” “Criminal Minds,” “Liza on Demand,” “Into The West,” “Robot Chicken” and the “Final Fantasy” video game franchise.
The actress has also starred in feature films, such as “Get Carter,” “Nancy Drew,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and “11:14.”
Meet the Cast: Luke Macfarlane as Jake
HallmarkAccording to his Hallmark bio, Macfarlane made his feature debut in Bill Condon’s “Kinsey.” He can be seen in the Netflix feature, “Single All the Way,” and he also appeared in the independent film “Lone Star Bull.” He has been in a number of television series such as “Brothers & Sisters,” “Killjoys” “Mercy Street” “Over There,” “Smash,” “Satisfaction,” and “Supreme Courtships.” He can also be seen in the 2023 series, “Platonic,” in which he co-stars with Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen.
He has also appeared on Broadway in “The Normal Heart” and off-Broadway in plays including “The Busy World of Hushed,” “Where Do We Live,” and “Juvenilia.”
Macfarlane starred in the romantic comedy “Bros,” in 2022 opposite Billy Eichner.
Macfarlane’s most recent credits for Hallmark include “Notes of Autumn,” “A Magical Christmas Village,” “Moriah’s Lighthouse,” “A Valentine’s Match,” “Chateau Christmas,” and “Taking a Shot at Love” for Hallmark Channel as well as “Christmas in My Heart” for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
