Roadhouse Romance

Callie returns to her hometown to find that things are not as she remembered. Her former flame is now in a relationship with someone else, and her family's barbecue restaurant is struggling financially. While dealing with these challenges, she crosses paths with a famous director who has become stranded in town. Although they initially clash, this man may have the means to help prevent the restaurant from closing.

The film was written by Sally Robinson and produced by Charles Cooper. It stars Lauren Alaina as Callie Jackson and Tyler Hynes as Luke Ellis, with a supporting cast including Michael Teigen, Lauren K. Robek, Sarah Edmondson, and Rachelle Goulding. Directed by Paul Ziller, this production follows his previous work on A Godwink Christmas: Meant For Love and Good Morning Christmas!, and precedes his later films Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans and Private Princess Christmas.

This Canadian and American TV movie combines elements of comedy, drama, and romance. Since its release on September 11, 2021, it has received generally positive feedback from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.8 based on 1,600 votes, while on TMDB it has a slightly higher score of 7.1 from 29 votes.