The novel this movie is based upon was originally published in 1998 as "The Last Valentine", but when it was re-published in 2011 after the success of the movie the title was changed to "The Lost Valentine". According to author James Michael Pratt's website, the story was inspired by true events.
The pictures of Caroline on her mantle are actual pictures of Betty White in her youth
Meghann Fahy's debut.
Betty White admitted that she had always wanted to do a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, and being able to do this film was a dream come true for her.