Truth be told, Christmas rom-coms are not my usual genre at all; a familiar face on the cast list reeled me in. I have to say, I am pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed it!

The story follows self-absorbed music manager Luke on a mission to save his career, as he tries to acquire the rights to a Christmas song for his last remaining client. However, his big promises don't impress songwriter Melody, who has since Marie Kondo-ed her big music dreams into a box to focus on family instead. It's no surprise these two headstrong characters clash before they connect ("It won't work! [...] You're not that charming." "Challenge accepted!"), but the stereotypes soften as they start peeling away some of their polished layers.

The story has all the elements to spark nostalgic longing and fuzzy feelings: small-town antics, rekindled relationships, buried dreams to chase, a winding road to romance, and copious amounts of snow.

But what actually struck me the most about this film is that music is the connecting force - something that very much resonates with me. Songs come with the most intriguing stories, woven together by life experiences, connections, and a pinch of serendipity. Under the magnifying glass of the holiday season, it all adds up to an entertaining feel-good Christmas story. In this case, one with a Sheryl Crow-penned title song in a starring role. And with thanks to Karen David's voice fitting this song like a glove, this hero doesn't remain unsung.

What I love is that it's not the standard Christmas movie about a woman having to fall for a guy. Yes, there's some sweet romance in there in the end. Though, it's not the center of the movie. It's about a strong woman, who has her life together and in the end decides that she's ready to go for her dream in music again. The emotional scène between Melody and her father was so beautiful. Karen David portrays this character with such grace. Her very natural acting, in my opinion, makes the movie even better. Also love the title song! When Christmas was young is still stuck in my head, days after.

Filled with holiday decorations and one Christmas song, this holiday film is about a self-indulgent agent who looses his job and in a desperate attempt to keep his one remaining client he promises to get her this one particular Christmas song by an unknown writer.

This is how Luke Dawson meets Melody Douglass and her daughter. This is a hate to love romance because things do not start well between this aggressive agent and this small town heart of gold girl.

Eventually Luke wins Melody over only to have a misunderstanding derail their budding romance. Can a Christmas miracle save these two?

This was a sweet holiday romance, for those liking grinch-y or Scrooge-y style holiday romances. Taylor Hilton who plays Luke is particularly handsome...but I though Melody was a little too mature for Luke.

Not my favorite of the holiday offerings this year...but maybe still fun to watch.