Summer Villa (2016)

In the bustling heart of Manhattan, two worlds collide as Terry Russell, a successful romance novelist plagued by writer's block and a solitary love life, crosses paths with Matthew Everston, a renowned restaurateur and two-time Iron Chef grappling with a waning culinary inspiration. Terry's creative drought threatens her publishing deal, and Matthew's recent negative review from a prominent critic jeopardizes his business expansion plans. Their paths entwine when a disastrous blind date, set up by Terry's friend and Matthew's sister, Leslie Everston, falls apart. To stave off Terry's looming deadline, Leslie offers her the tranquil refuge of the Everston family villa nestled in the picturesque French countryside for the summer. This proposition, far from Terry's comfort zone and against the wishes of her city-loving teenage daughter, Abby, becomes an unexpected adventure when Matthew, unbeknownst to Leslie, also seeks sanctuary at the villa to reignite his culinary creativity. Despite their initial animosity, Leslie convinces them to cohabitate the spacious villa, fostering an uneasy truce as they grapple with their personal dilemmas. During their summer sojourn, they encounter locals who spark their interests - Terry is drawn to the gifted local chef Jean Luc, and Matthew to Jean Luc's charming butcher, Nadia. However, as the summer unfolds, Terry and Matthew find themselves entangled in an unexpected romance, becoming each other's muse amidst the French countryside's idyllic backdrop. Their blossoming relationship is observed by Abby, who, much to her surprise, finds herself flourishing in this unfamiliar setting, discovering there's more to life than the city confines she's used to. The trio's journey towards self-discovery and romantic entanglements culminates in a local cooking contest, a prestigious event won by Jean Luc for four consecutive years. As the competition nears, the outcome holds the potential to shape their paths to happiness and fulfillment, weaving a narrative of love, self-discovery, and culinary adventures in the heart of France.

Summer Villa is a comedy movie featuring Hilarie Burton.

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