Movie Review: Hallmark's A Novel Romance

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Summary: Romance novelist Liam Bradley (Dylan Bruce) has already found massive success with three books written under the pen name Gabriel August, but he's mysteriously unknown to his legions of readers. With his first book written as a way to heal after a broken relationship, Liam has slowly become disheartened with writing strictly for romantic fantasy, something evident to a sweet, but honest, journalist who reviews books, Sophie Atkinson (Amy Acker), whom he meets by chance on a plane. The two begin a tentative relationship in Sophie’s home town of Portland, Maine, where Liam has come to find inspiration for his newest entry.

Liam’s agent puts him on the spot with a long-planned reveal of Gabriel August’s true identity, but Sophie doesn’t know of his public persona. The longer Liam avoids telling her the truth, the deeper a hole he digs for himself. Will their romance survive once his true identity comes to light?


Release Date: 2015
Age Group: Family
Reviewed By: Nat

Review:
I know you are asking yourself "Is she sponsored by Hallmark?" And the short answer is NOPE. But clearly they should consider it. Could you imagine getting to preview these gems early?! Seriously, I just got the chills. 😂

Now, why is this Hallmark movie one of my favorites? And why should it be one of yours? Isn't it obvious? It's about an author and reader, turned book blogger, which obviously equals all #thefeels.

Listen, they wrote this for us! 🎉🎉🎉 We are loved. We are appreciated. We are readers, (maybe) bloggers, lovers of HEA. And now we have our own movie. We have it all.

The plot is so relatable for any book connoisseur. It was clever and both funny & embarrassing. I couldn't imagine critiquing an authors work straight to their face. I think I'd choose death. Could you imagine looking Tahereh Mafi in the face and telling her that you didn't like how the last Shatter Me book ended? Her freaking stylish outfit and all that talent that oozes off of her would cause me to put my tail between my legs and say "Whatever you say Queen". And I might even bow. Maybe.

and that's why we blog! We get to type our honest (and hopefully tasteful) opinions. We know when an author is struggling. Work reflects like right?

I loved how Sophie evolved into the role of a book blogger. I was cheering for her and secretly coveting how freaking organized she made the whole process look. Seriously, her office assured that I'd never share my "where the magic happens" space. 

Now, does it portray publishing houses correctly? No clue, but I like to think when you walk the halls of my favorite publishing groups that there are butterflies and twinkling lights in the halls with books stacked everywhere and free for the taking.Yea, kind of like the Holy Grail.

A Novel Romance is scheduled to air in a few days so go record it and enjoy!

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