A fun relationship romantic comedy

The Convenient Groom

By: The Hallmark Channel

Rating: 5 of 5

Dr. Kate Lawrence (Vanessa Marcil) is a relationship advice expert. She has just run into an old friend from high school, Lucas Wright (David Sutcliffe). Lucas is now a carpenter who makes beautiful hand-made furniture. In the old days, Lucas had a huge crush on Kate and it seems like perhaps the flame still burns.

In hopes that some great publicity will land her a much-coveted book deal, Kate decides to announce her engagement (very publicly) to make the splash of news that should seal the deal. When her fiance, Bryan (Aaron Craven), calls the wedding off just as the cameras have started to roll it seems like the publicity stunt is about to backfire. Lucas steps in and steps up by announcing he is Kate’s fiance.

From there, the movie careens into more and more funny scenarios as the fake couple go through pre-wedding planning (again, very publicly.) There are a lot of ups and downs but the ultimate happy ending is in sight.

It was a lot of fun to see Ms. Marcil in another Hallmark production. I remember her fondly from her role on General Hospital as well. Mr. Sutcliffe is another actor I enjoy. I’ve seen him in another Hallmark movie and have enjoyed watching his work on various television series, including Gilmore Girls. It’s great that Hallmark is casting so many wonderful and well-known actors these days.

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