We frequently see movies about rich men who want to find a wife that will
love them and not their money. They keep their wealth a secret when
dating. I liked the twist of it being the female who withholds her
true identity this time.
It does seem that one lie leads to another though in order to keep the secret. Plus, the question of when to reveal the secret definitely becomes a problem in a blossoming relationship.
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Once again, a movie undergoes a name change. A Hot Cocoa Christmas was released in 2021 and originally named Much Ado About Christmas. In my case, I am certain I selected this movie to watch because "hot cocoa" was in the name. Therefore, I think it was a great name change.
A Hot Cocoa Christmas Movie Synopsis
When Haley Logan Lloyd (Susie Abromeit) steps in to help serve hot cocoa at a Christmas party, she has a rare opportunity to meet two men who have no idea who she is. That is an awesome advantage for her because both men are more honest about who they are when interacting with a nobody barista making and serving them hot cocoa.
With one, Claud Miller (Torrance Coombs), she experiences instant attraction. The other shows his less attractive side which keeps her from falling for his "gentlemanly facade" after he finds out her real identity.
Unbeknownst to Haley, both men are at the Christmas party to curry favor with Leona Lloyd, owner of Lloyd Industry, and Haley's mother. They both work for advertising agencies that are vying for her new fragrance line account.
Before Claud leaves the party, he spots Haley and asks her for her number. She writes her name and phone number on a napkin for him, but she leaves her last name off. She just wants a "real" relationship based on attraction and love, not prestige.
Just to add a little more fun to the movie, Haley's best friend, Beatrice, previous dated Claud's co-worker, Ben. When Haley and Ben play matchmakers by inviting them to join them for Christmas karaoke, Beatrice and Ben find they are still attracted to each other. For those of us who are hopeless romantics, having a second happy couple in the movie, is like adding whipped topping on hot cocoa. Just makes it all the better!
Haley and Claud make a really cute couple. Your heart breaks a little when Claud finds out who she really is and feels betrayed.
Check Out More Great American Family Christmas Movie Review
The Great American Family Channel (GAC) has become my favorite streaming service. GAC offers family-friendly programming with movies that pure entertainment without disturbing scenes or foul language.
Here are some of the GAC Christmas movies that I have previously reviewed. I hope you enjoy watching them as much as I did!
A Royal Date for Christmas
Lives are changed forever when a European duke's luggage is lost & he goes to a local store to buy a suit. He realizes he needs more than just clothes.
A Paris Christmas Waltz (2023) Movie Review
A really sweet & uplifting movie about 2 people whose sacrifices for others result in significant changes to their lives that lead them to each other
A Brush With Christmas
When the demands of her restaurant increase for the holidays, Jillian must choose between her commitment to her family & her art due to limited time.
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Twas the Text Before Christmas (2023) - Great American Family Movie
A grandmother sends a text to wrong number & ends up making friends with a woman who replies. A Christmas invite is a chance for fun, family & romance.
A Dash of Christmas
Great American Family channel delivers "A Dash of Christmas" in time for the season. A delightful romantic movie with lots of cooking, baking, & fun.
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Nice to know that Hallmark isn't the only source for entertaining and fun Christmas movies. The Great American Family Channel appears to be bringing delightful viewing fare this holiday season. A Hot Cocoa Christmas sounds like a wonderful movie to watch as we take a break from our holiday preparations this month. Thanks for introducing me to these movies, Mouse.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a delightful movie
ReplyDeleteOh, Ms. Mouse, this really does sound delightful! I love that there are two romantic story lines. All the deceptions are troubling, but understandable, and the truth comes out in the end. I presume there are two HEAs, which I love!
ReplyDeleteAnother winning movie to watch during this cold spell we are having! I always enjoy the ones that have been featured here and I'm sure I'll enjoy this one too. Thanks for this recommendation!
ReplyDeleteThe name revision was a good marketing approach - I agree with you that the words "Hot Cocoa" would also appeal to me :) - anything cozy right? Sounds like another worth watching
ReplyDeleteThe name of this movie is immediately appealing on a cold winters day! Sounds a wonderful movie, love the plot and twists, I am sure I would enjoy it. Thank you for your review and recommendation.
ReplyDeleteCocoa in the title caught my attention too. I love the correlation of a second romance being like adding whipped topping to hot cocoa. Thanks for the recommendation. I've already set up a recording to watch it, from when I first scanned over recent review titles. Yep, the cocoa in the title was definitely a great choice.
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