Review of A Gingerbread Romance

Taylor (Tia Mowery-Hardrict) has a love of travel, instilled by her wandering parents from her childhood. Now an architect who visits many venues for the next big "project", she returns to her childhood Philadelphia home for an unusual job. Her firm has entered her into a contest to construct a giant gingerbread house for the holidays. This necessitates teaming up with a baker and the first one jumps ship when Taylor explains that she wants to be in charge. Accidentally, she meets baker Adam (Duane Henry) and they brush each other the wrong way. Adam, however, a single father to darling little Brooke, wants a higher profile so he can open his own dream bakery; he soon gets on board. Initial plans have problems. But, working together, Taylor and Adam get deep into the project and deeper into affections. Ho ho, what will happen when Taylor's firm asks her to travel again and/or, she doesn't win the contest! This sweet movie is again a lovely romantic experience. The two stars shine brightly and the supporting cast is nice, too. It is ESPECIALLY great to see an actress who is not ultra-thin on screen. The movie shows off the best of Philadelphia while script, costumes, and direction make grand impressions on the viewer. Why not add a lovely gingerbread spice to your movie list?