Appetite for Love (2016)

Enter the bustling world of Mina Jones, a fierce and ambitious executive at International Corporate Brands (ICB), an Atlanta-based entity specializing in strategic food and restaurant acquisitions. Alongside Reed, her equally ambitious boyfriend, Mina navigates the corporate labyrinth, with their eyes set on the pinnacle of success. Mina is offered a golden opportunity to spearhead her first corporate compliance for a regional chain, recently acquired by ICB. The catch? The non-compliant flagship restaurant, Hart's Diner, is nestled in her forgotten hometown, Sycamore Springs, Tennessee. Fifteen years ago, Mina, then known as Willi Mae Jones, bid farewell to Sycamore Springs intending never to return. Hart's Diner was a cornerstone of her past, owned by her high school sweetheart, Clay Hart. Now, she is thrust back into this world when she discovers that Clay, having inherited the diner after his father's passing, is the one obstructing her corporate mission. Clay's Diner, rich with local flavor and fresh ingredients, stands as a stark contrast to ICB's preference for nationally sourced, preserved foods. Clay's refusal to sell and Mina's determination to convince him sparks a fiery clash between a cherished local tradition and the cold efficiency of corporate standardization. As Mina and Clay lock horns professionally, their unresolved romantic feelings resurface, igniting a complex emotional dance. Amidst this whirl of professional demands and personal entanglements, Mina finds herself torn between Reed, who embodies her urban ambitions, and Clay, who represents the rustic charm and simplicity she left behind. The story unfolds as Mina grapples with her divided loyalties and conflicting desires. Will she manage to bridge the gap between her past and present, reconcile her professional obligations with her personal feelings, and find a path that truly fulfills her? The answers lie in the heart of Sycamore Springs, waiting to be discovered.

Appetite for Love is a romance movie featuring Taylor Cole and directed by David Mackay.

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