Deserts, Lies, and Love is a "cute dramatic" themed story of a secret billionaire CEO, Scott Hill. Scott was not born rich so naturally, he is not a "snobby/stuck-up" individual. 5 years ago it was shown that Scott was homeless, trying to collect $500 to pay for his mother's medical bills. Lydia Taylor shows up like a guardian angel and provides Scott with the $500 along with a small cake that she put together from leftover ingredients. This truly touches Scott. As the years went by, Scott became a successful billionaire and CEO of the H group.
Scott's team locates Lydia after years of searching for her. A delighted Scott prepares to visit Lydia at her workplace. But not in our usual get-up, Scott decided to meet Lydia in a "homeless get-up." Lydia recognized Scott, and they chatted for a quick second. Scott tries to give Lydia a debit card as compensation for the act of kindness she showed 5 years ago. She refuses to accept it as she still thinks that he is a "hobo." Lydia finds out that her fiancé is cheating on her with her step-sister and is heartbroken and in a dilemma as she had promised her grandmother that she would get married the next day and would meet her grandson-in-law. Scott proposes a contract marriage and Lydia agrees.
Scott has deep feelings for Lydia over all these years, but Lydia slowly starts to feel the same attraction as Scott has towards her with his small acts of kindness. The plot consists of lots of misunderstandings, and misjudgments, and Scott continues to hide his identity till the very end. In between, we do see that Lydia is competing in a bake-off that would put her on the stage as a pastry chef. We also see some cute moments between Scott and Lydia that will make you feel like you're watching a holiday movie with the family! When Scott's identity is revealed, Lydia is extremely upset and leaves Scott heartbroken (totally both of their faults!) but then comes to her senses that she scored a million in one! Goons try to kidnap her. Scott saves the day but gets injured along the way. Lydia confesses her feelings, Scott is released, and they get re-married and live happily ever after!
Let's talk about John Jamieson Michaels! John is a powerhouse of talent and emotional depth, to say the least. His ability to convey raw vulnerability and fierce strength in a single glance sets him apart as one of the greatest actors in the vertical world. John brings an emotional nuance and charisma to Scott, making the viewers wish they had a Scott Hill in their lives, as he is so humble and down to earth! John truly became Scott in this one. I did notice some weight gain around his face, and this just shows how he truly prepped for the role of Scott rather than just having your "typical hot billionaire CEO." No, he truly showed that Scott came from nothing and is a self-made billionaire with perfections within his imperfections! This small touch personally made me an even bigger fan of John as it truly shows his dedication towards his character and towards his acting career. John brings an unwavering authenticity to every role to date in his unique way. John doesn't just perform-he inhabits his characters, making their struggles and triumphs deeply human and unforgettable. His work is a masterclass in the works to become something huge soon.
