To set the expectation, this is a Lifetime movie that strikes me of more of a Hallmark movie. It's pure innocence, nothing that would raise a brow or create even an iota of scandal.
This story focuses on two young entrepreneurs who both have started their own cafe businesses. Technically, one is a cafe (hers) and the other is a pastry shop (his). They are neighbors on a cute Hallmark-y street, and have just met at the start of the movie. They have no chemistry, because they are both somehow a little reserved.
Colette is adorable but extremely suspicious that Marcus is trying to steal her business when she discovers that his hot chocolate recipe is identical in taste to her own.
I won't give away the rest, but basically, the story writes itself. Except: there are some little twists that create more interest than the usual Christmas movie.
1. There is a twist mid-movie that is not expected, at least not to me.
2. The situations are realistic; money is not overflowing magically, and there are potential hardships.
3. The supporting characters (his partner and that person's wife) are very likeable, real, and contained by the limitations most of us would face.
4. The mom of Colette is probably my least favorite character, mainly because she has an inexplicable hard side. However, I think the movie resolves (or at least explains) that fairly well.
My only concern is the resolution; I thought that should have been more of a dual decision, but you can watch and see for yourself.
