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From Google images Directed by Peter DeLuise Written by Betsy Morris Samantha returns home for her town’s winter festival to celebrate her father’s retirement from coaching. Her hopes for a quiet visit are dashed when she discovers NFL quarterback and high school sweetheart Jake is also there. Stars Lindy Booth, Trevor Donovan, Joe Theismann, and Ed Marinaro. - The Hallmark Channel TREVOR DONOVAN and LINDY BOOTH looked so good onscreen that they looked like a real couple.  They weren't Trevor and Lindy, but instead, they were Jake and Samantha. Two old flames who started out as childhood friends until they had a falling out. The movie did not lack conflict, but what's great about this movie is that it's not mostly conflict.  It's about rediscovering each other, and so much more. It's also about priorities, true happiness, family, friendship, sports, literacy... I liked the flow of the story. It's well-written, well-directed, and well-acted. Th...

Not in any particular order.  These are the stories that livened up my July: 1) A CHRISTMAS DETOUR; 2)OPERATION CHRISTMAS(I could relate to this most, but this is not necessarily my favourite among the four); 3) CHARMING CHRISTMAS; AND 4) MARRY ME AT CHRISTMAS Two New York City-bound travelers find themselves inextricably linked when a snowstorm reroutes them to an airport hotel in Buffalo. Ever the eternal optimist and hopeless romantic, Paige desperately needs to find a way back home to meet her fiancé’s parents before her forthcoming wedding. And it’s somehow up to fellow passenger Dylan MacKenzie, who is permanently soured on romance following a recent heartbreak. Yet Dylan somehow rises to the occasion to become Paige’s chivalrous helpmate. The pair are joined on this misadventure by an older couple named Frank and Maxine trying to get to Connecticut. As their madcap journey ensues, our foursome will find plenty of surprises in store. - The Hallmark Channel Th...

Always willing to fight for a just cause, Aimie Roarke chains herself to her town's beloved oak tree to stop the mayor from cutting it down. While attempting to outwait her, a handsome landscaper becomes close to her. Director :  Mel Damski Writers:  Jessica Scott and Erik Patterson Stars: Ashley Williams, Trevor Donovan , Marilu Henne r, Ron Lea and Jefferson Brown #environmentalist #lovestory This is an environmentalist's love story and finding solutions for it. ASHLEY WILLIAMS and TREVOR DONOVAN are both beautiful people, but somehow, and maybe it's just me, I didn't see any chemistry, or very slight.  I liked Ashley better when she was in a ranch opposite John Corbett .  Here, her acting was forced.  Trevor was not only hot and sexy here.  He's definitely a natural.  Sorry Ashley.  Peace. I like the love angle between Zee(MARILU HENNER) and the Sheriff(RON LEA).   What about the mayor?  Well, h...

Director: Terry Cunningham Writers: Annalisa Daughety (novel), Bryar Freed-Golden (teleplay) The thing I liked most about the movie is the fact that they respected the Amish and their beliefs.  I have seen a lot of films who mocked them and their ways and vice versa. Thankfully, this is a balanced film.  It is a well-written story, and the actors did good too.   Emma(Danielle C. Ryan), ever since she was a little girl, felt she didn't belong with her community and she has always believed that she should go around the world, not knowing that there are many wolves among the sheep and sheep in wolves' clothing.  In her journey towards a firm decision, although she is already sort of spoken for , she meets Noah and Andy along the way. Noah(Trevor Donovan), a progressive Amish guy, and Andy(Drew Fuller), a rich English-er, both get interested in Emma in an instant. As viewers I believe we are unanimous with our choice for Emma...