I think this movie sets a record for the number of cliches that fit in one Hallmark movie. The only things missing are a dog, cat, heirloom ornament or an angel.
Successful but not quite happy lawyer returns from New York to her home town. Check.
Reunites with high school boyfriend, whose Nashville career isn't quite working out. Check.
Small town with Christmas events every night, culminating in a big Christmas concert. Check.
Widowed mother sells the family home, and may be finding love with her neighbor's dad. Check, though the chemistry didn't convince me.
Hot chocolate, the guy who plays the mayor in every Hallmark movie, and did I hear the Christmas tree guy is named Nick? Check, check, and I'll have to listen more carefully if I watch this again.
But the movie works, thanks to the great scenery - including the oh-shucks good locks of Niall Matter.
Spoiler alert: I like that the movie leaves us with some loose ends.
Successful but not quite happy lawyer returns from New York to her home town. Check.
Reunites with high school boyfriend, whose Nashville career isn't quite working out. Check.
Small town with Christmas events every night, culminating in a big Christmas concert. Check.
Widowed mother sells the family home, and may be finding love with her neighbor's dad. Check, though the chemistry didn't convince me.
Hot chocolate, the guy who plays the mayor in every Hallmark movie, and did I hear the Christmas tree guy is named Nick? Check, check, and I'll have to listen more carefully if I watch this again.
But the movie works, thanks to the great scenery - including the oh-shucks good locks of Niall Matter.
Spoiler alert: I like that the movie leaves us with some loose ends.