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Get ready to sleuth through secrets, lies, and… reality TV scandal? In this week’s episode of Hallmark Mysteries and More, Andrea and Eric break down episode 4 of Private Eyes Season 1: “The Devil’s Playground.” It’s a fun, fast-paced mystery set against the surprising backdrop of the Toronto Islands (yes, they’re real!).

We dive into why this might be the best Private Eyes episode so far—complete with character-driven storytelling, smart red herrings, emotional depth, and a delightfully unexpected twist involving two very familiar HGTV-style “hosts.”

Along the way, we explore Angie and Shade’s evolving chemistry, the emotional father-daughter arc, and how this series continues to blend comedy, romance, and intrigue with Hallmark-level charm.

📌 Chapters:

0:00 – Welcome to Devil’s Island

1:15 – Toronto has islands? Who knew?!

4:02 – A strong start: Coffee, PI licenses & baristas

7:30 – Why this might be our favorite episode

11:10 – The characters: Colorful, complex, and purposeful

16:00 – The big twist: Publishing drama & attempted murder

20:45 – Red herrings done right

25:10 – The mystery’s pace and reveal

29:05 – Favorite scene picks: Emotional or hilarious?

33:20 – The Hallmark+ twist we didn’t see coming

36:00 – Weekly watching vs. binging (and travel plans)

39:45 – Listener reviews & final thoughts

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Andrea and Eric are back—armed with hot takes, cool sarcasm, and more head-scratching than heartwarming—as they dive into Hallmark’s “May for Moms” movie lineup. Spoiler alert: it’s not exactly a love letter to motherhood… or good storytelling.

From balloon-based romances to castles with utility bills the size of small countries, they rate and roast all five flicks. Along the way, they dish on everything from Diagnosis: Murder finally hitting Hallmark+ to the ageism-fueled drama surrounding Love in the Clouds. Plus: how Poker Face got it right, why Kissing Stars fell flat, and what happens when Catherine Disher shows up (hint: everything gets better).

It’s snark, sincerity, and some solid film critique—all wrapped in one delightfully unfiltered episode. Tune in as they rank the best (and worst) of May, debate onscreen chemistry, and agree on… absolutely nothing.

🟢 Listen now if you love:

• Hallmark movies that forget their theme
• Fiery co-host banter
• Real talk on casting, chemistry, and cringey proposals

📍 Next week: They’re heading back to Mystery 101 and Private Eyes—so get ready for some actual mystery and (hopefully) fewer fascinators.

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In this can’t-miss episode, Eric Rutin sits down with the queen of quirky cozies herself—Tonya Kappes! Best known for her Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery series (soon to hit the screen on Hallmark Mystery Channel), Tonya shares what it’s like writing over 40 books in a single series, how her RV lifestyle inspires her fictional campground capers, and why Dottie—with her sponge curlers and sass—may just deserve her own spin-off.

From bourbon martinis and body barrels to how laundry rooms became gossip hubs in her fictional world, this episode dives deep into Tonya’s creative process, writing rituals, and the real-life Kentucky charm that infuses her work. She also talks about the Hallmark TV adaptation, her dream casting for Mae West, and whether she’ll insist on a cameo (spoiler: yes, she will!).

Whether you’re a cozy mystery reader, Hallmark fan, or aspiring author, this episode is packed with inspiration, laughter, and plenty of “Dottie-isms.”

📚 Bonus: Hear about her brand-new Bluegrass Ridge Ranch series—described as Yellowstone meets Heart of Dixie… with murder.

🔍 Listen now and get the inside scoop from a USA Today bestselling author whose career is as colorful as her characters.

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