It could have been a watchable Christmas rom-com had the script been revised a few more times -- we got the most laughs from the huge plot holes and nonsensical leaps from scene to scene. The second most laughs were from the poorly done props. The cookbook with the title "Fondue" at the top of the page and then recipies for swan's down gingerbread and a cake was hilarious, especially with the exact same recipes on the facing page. Then the letters to Father Christmas were clearly already written -- and it is so clear that these actors have no idea how to handle cookie dough or how to cut out cookies.

The two leads were okay with acceptable chemistry, but the giggles and extra smiles got old. The aunt and uncle were sweet, but the land-grabbing realtor was ridiculously over the top. Overall it is watchable, but had potential to be more.

A wonderful tale of dreams, family, traditions, and the power of love at that most special time of the year. Ansley Gordon exudes warmth, joy and beauty whenever she is on the screen and Chris Connell likewise is charming, endearing, and almost achingly handsome. He's got some self-assurance that borders on arrogance, but the few minutes of an open shirt displaying a dark hairy chest with a matching trail swirling from his navel to his jeans, helped me forget the issues with continuity, abrupt editing, etc;. The character Rita Bird is absolutely an unforgettable riot! Brash, loud, and opinionated, she seems to be attempting to steamroll her way through lives of every business owner in town. A rough jewel of a movie with a heart of some of the best ingredients for love.