Bookstore owner Emma believes in fairy tales. Although she has yet to be swept away by prince charming, she sees real knight in shining armor potential with a new suitor, Landon. As Emma balances time with Landon and saving her bookstore with once irritating business consultant, Eric, however, she weighs storybook romance against genuine commitment. While she sorts out her feelings toward Landon and Eric, as well as toward love and romance, Emma begins to realize that fairytale endings aren't always by the book.
Production
Actual functioning bookstore set design
Acting
Stefanie Powers brings vintage Hollywood gravitas
Director
David S. Cass Sr.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director David S. Cass Sr. spent decades as a first assistant director on Westerns before pivoting to TV movies; this explains the surprisingly efficient visual storytelling.
This film arrived at peak 'save the bookstore' rom-com era (2014-2016), tapping into post-recession anxieties about small businesses and artisanal authenticity.
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