The Town That Came A-Courtin'

Abby Houston is a successful author and former obituary writer who visits the town of Bliss. While there, she finds that the residents mirror the eccentric characters she creates in her novels. The townspeople take an interest in her personal life and attempt to arrange a romance between Abby and the local mayor, Spencer Alexander, a widower. As Abby navigates these matchmaking efforts, she develops feelings for Spencer, though his grief over his late wife creates a conflict between them.

This 2014 television movie was directed by David Winning, following his 1997 film Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie. The screenplay was written by Sheryl J. Anderson and produced by Kirk Shaw. The film stars Lauren Holly as Abby Houston and Cameron Bancroft as Spencer Alexander, supported by a cast that includes Iris Quinn, Cameron Grierson, Kendra Anderson, and Lucie Guest. A total of 27 cast members and 86 crew members are credited in the production.

The film received a mixed response from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.6/10 on IMDb based on 444 votes, while its rating on TMDB is lower, sitting at 4.4/10 from 14 votes.