Summer Villa

Terry Russell is a successful author of romance novels who struggles with her own personal life and a creative block. After a failed date with Matthew Everston, a confident New York chef facing professional difficulties, Terry travels to a villa in France for the summer. Accompanied by her teenage daughter, she hopes to find the inspiration needed to complete her latest book. While staying at the estate, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Matthew. Despite their initial dislike for one another, the two gradually develop a romantic connection.

Directed by Pat Kiely, this Canadian and American television movie was released on July 23, 2016. The film stars Hilarie Burton as Terry, Victor Webster as Matthew, and Emorphia Margaritis as Abby. Other cast members include Cristina Rosato, Brittany Drisdelle, and Joseph Bellerose. Produced by Hallmark Media, MarVista Entertainment, and RG Productions, the movie has a runtime of 84 minutes. It was written by Carrie L. Evans and Emi Mochizuki.

The film has received generally positive feedback from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.7/10 based on 3,100 votes, while on TMDB, it has a rating of 6.4/10 from 105 votes.