Notes from the Heart Healer
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The premise
A single young mom forms an unlikely friendship with author Peyton, after a desperate situation forces her to abandon her child on Peyton's doorstep.
How unusual is it?
Middle of the road, with a twist — an actual miracle keeps it from being totally by-the-book.
A rare specific
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Who’s in it
You’ve seen this pairing before: Genie Francis and Ted McGinley have made 3 Hallmark movies together.
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Every trope, all in one place
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Setting2
Time & season3
Premise2
Characters8
Tone & quirks3
28 tropes in one movie
We counted 28 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Higher-rated than 28% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
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Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Peyton McGruder
LeadAuthor
thoughtfulcaringsearchingKingston Danville
Love interestMan in Peyton's life
Love interest
warmsupportivekindViolet Johnson
SupportingSingle young mom
The young mother Peyton befriends
strugglingbraveDot
SupportingFriend
Person in Peyton's life
warmHugh
SupportingAcquaintance
Person in the story
friendlyTilly
SupportingAcquaintance
Person in the story
Questions people ask about Notes from the Heart Healer
Is Notes from the Heart Healer a sequel?
Yes. Notes from the Heart Healer follows Taking a Chance on Love.
How long is Notes from the Heart Healer?
Notes from the Heart Healer runs about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and was released in 2012.
Is Notes from the Heart Healer a Christmas movie?
Yes. Notes from the Heart Healer is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.
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