Entertaining from beginning to end, it maintains the spirit of the franchise while establishing it's own seal with a fun cast

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Blistering performances.

This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.

Really enjoyed this movie. Bridget Regan as Emory was also the star of Magic Stocking (2015) in which she had black hair. Her hair is still brunette here but not as dark. Travis Van Winkle as Scott is very good and he brings a unique character which added to the movie. Loved these two- Emory never felt like this before and Scott knew it felt right. Scott has a daughter who truly makes the movie exciting. He has a mother played by Teryl Rothery who I loved from Cedar Cove (her presence added something special) as well as a wanna be girlfriend Sarah Smyth who also played in Cedar Cove. Emory's cell conversations with her editor was really a good way to bring out her character. This really was a well cast and a well executed movie. They made Christmas magic.Loved the scene near the end when the daughter gives them her Christmas present video of them being together to the tune of "Christmas- Baby Won't you Please Come Home." The fulfilling of the daughters Christmas bucket list made all the Christmas routine fun, especially with her excitement. I thought Emory was not attractive in the two scenes where she has the abundant red lipstick (just didn't look good on her).

I HAVE REVIEWED OVER 400 ( C H R I S T M A S ) MOVIES AND SPECIALS.PLEASE BEWARE OF SOME REVIEWERS THAT ONLY HAVE ONLY ONE REVIEW. WHEN ITS A POSITIVE THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THEY WERE INVOLVED WITH THE PRODUCTION. NOW I HAVE NO AGENDA! I REVIEW MOVIES & SPECIALS AS A WAY TO KEEP TRACK OF WHAT I HAVE SEEN! I HAVE DISCOVERED MANY GEMS IN MY QUEST TO SEE AS MANY " C H R I S T M A S " MOVIES AS I CAN. Someone keeps reporting my reviews. I guess they are jealous because I do tell the truth. I want to point out that I never make snide remarks about actors weight or real life sexual orientation. If there acting is terrible or limited "I talk about that". If a story is bad "I will mention that" So why am I being "picked on"? IMDB will not even tell me what someone found offensive. Well on to the reviewIn this film After a surprising breakup with her boyfriend, a travel writer decides to go on the picturesque Christmas vacation planned for the two of them, alone. Now she is hoping to spend the holiday relaxing, a travel writer takes a traditional Christmas vacation for the first time. Through a mix up on the rental site, she finds herself double-booked for the holidays with a widower, his young daughter and mom. What begins as an inconvenience blossoms into much more. What is nice about this film is that they do not have a "Scrooge" type character. The little mini-love triangle doesn't really have some for you the viewer to hate but in reality "Care About". She is in fact putting herself out there. So I felt sorry for her. I was glad they made her a nice lady that pushes the man into the arms into a love rival. Now this isn't the greatest Hallmark Movie of 2017 but it is very good.

So a little honesty here, my least favorite part of Hallmark Christmas movies is the preachy attitude. That is what separates this movie from the rest. Instead the focus is on the characters who happen to be enjoying Christmas traditions together. The chemistry between the 2 appealing character leads, Emory and Scott is wonderful, and Scott's daughter and mother are also on mark. You just believe and like them, and the amusing dialogue is a step above the usual Hallmark movie. It's just a fun romantic comedy, and I hope Hallmark makes more of these movies in the future.

For those looking for the song it is by Darlene Love called Christmas (Baby please come home) You can find it on You Tube, ITunes and probably elsewhere as well.