I actually enjoyed the plot of this typical holiday romance. While it does have the common secret/misunderstanding that most Hallmark/Lifetime movies have, the setting of a writer's retreat was refreshing and new. The acting was also a level above most of the holiday movies, all of the characters were likable or interesting. I do agree that the chemistry between the leads isn't 100%, but I can think of maybe 3 or 4 movies on these networks where the characters have had great chemistry. Finally, this movie had the fewest "wait whats" of a cable holiday movie that I've seen. My only critique is the conflict toward the end. Because the movies have to be 90 minutes, it's rushed and, of course, includes the "everything is a lie" drama. Other than that, it's a good midweek holiday film to watch.