Surprised by Love (2015)

In the heart of a prosperous cookware empire, Josie Mayfield, a resolute businesswoman, finds comfort and ambition in the arms of her picture-perfect boyfriend, Richard. Yet, not all is well in paradise, as her parents, Joseph and Claire, find Richard's charm and success unimpressive. Amidst this turmoil, Josie's path crosses with her high school sweetheart, Maxwell - a charming underachiever who still harbors feelings for her. In a twist of fate, Richard concocts a plan to win over Josie's parents. He proposes that Maxwell accompany Josie to her parents' upcoming anniversary celebration, hoping his lackluster persona will make Richard seem more desirable. Maxwell, in a bid to win Josie's heart, agrees to play along, unaware of the transformative journey that awaits him and the Mayfield family. As the anniversary weekend unfolds, Maxwell's free-spirited nature and down-to-earth charm shake the Mayfield household, causing ripples of change. His presence becomes a catalyst for the previously reserved Mayfield family, unraveling hidden secrets, inspiring Josie's younger sister Mindy to assert herself, and leading Josie's grandfather, Conway, to reveal a startling secret. Simultaneously, his unpretentious lifestyle begins to chip away at Joseph and Claire's reservations. All the while, Josie finds herself drawn to Maxwell's refreshing authenticity, questioning her own life choices and the way she's been living. As Richard steps back into the picture, Josie is left at a crossroads. Her heart torn between the familiar allure of success and the newfound charm of simplicity, Josie must decide her life's trajectory, both romantically and otherwise. 'Surprised by Love' is a heartwarming tale of love and self-discovery, where the unlikeliest of encounters can stir the deepest of transformations, proving that sometimes, perfection lies in the most unexpected places.

Surprised by Love is a romance movie featuring Hilarie Burton.

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