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.

Another reviewer (that I agreed with) asked what is going on at Hallmark ? I would ask the same. The quality of acting, storyline and scripting has been really dire in their recent offerings. Since lockdown actually - is their a connection ? The stories are lame with just a lot of piano playing background noise. This particular one has a storyline all over the place, and the acting was amateurish. I know actors need to get ecperience, but please bring back some of the old stalwarts who made Hallmark a joy to watch. Huge gaps in conversation were filled with a lot of ridiculous false laughing. The woman playing the part of the OTT potential buyer needs to go back to drama school.

No, this was a definite Christmas turkey.