“Forgettable but works thanks to Torrey DeVitto's effortless charm.” Rotten Tomatoes
The Hallmark Channel movie (2014) is generally regarded by critics and viewers as a middle-of-the-road but charming holiday romance . It follows Jennie Stanton (Torrey DeVitto), a disciplined party planner whose dream of taking over her boss’s company is threatened by the arrival of the boss’s charismatic and spontaneous nephew, Nick (Steve Lund). Critical Consensus
Critics from sites like unobtainium13 and What to Watch suggest it hits the expected emotional beats of a holiday rom-com, though the ending can feel rushed as it quickly ties up all loose ends.
“It falls between decent Hallmark productions... actors are good and have some chemistry.” IMDb
Audiences on platforms like IMDb and Letterboxd offer mixed but mostly positive "cozy" ratings.
Some find it boring/slow, while others enjoy the focus on planning adversity. High High production value for New York Christmas aesthetics. Best Christmas Party Ever (TV Movie 2014)
Reviewers typically praise the lead actors but find the plot follows a predictable Hallmark formula.
The strongest asset of the film is the chemistry between Torrey DeVitto and Steve Lund . Many viewers noted that their banter and performance elevated a standard script.