Review

Moonlight in Vermont—Love, Snow, and a Whole Lot of Tartan Plaid

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you mix Hallmark movies with charming small-town magic, Moonlight in Vermont is here to show you that it’s basically the ultimate snow globe of romance, family drama, and adorable mountain settings. It’s like every Hallmark Channel movie you’ve ever seen, but with more plaid scarves, more hot cocoa, and way more snowflakes.

Enter Fiona, a successful New York businesswoman who thinks she’s got it all together—until her ex-boyfriend shows up and ruins her perfect life by breaking her heart and her plans. So, what does she do? She heads to the charming Vermont inn (because of course, every broken-hearted woman finds herself in a charming inn in Vermont). There, she’s greeted by a man who is basically a walking “perfect small-town guy” checklist: rugged, kind-hearted, and with just the right amount of flannel shirts to make you question your whole wardrobe.

The plot? Classic Hallmark formula: two people meet, sparks fly, and then they spend the whole movie trying to ignore the obvious chemistry because, hey, life’s complicated when you’re about to have a perfect Christmas in Vermont. Can Fiona resist the pull of the snow-covered romance while also being haunted by her ex and too many feelings about a town that just won’t let her leave? Spoiler alert: Nope, she can’t.

In true Hallmark movies style, Moonlight in Vermont delivers all the goods: romantic stares, awkward but sweet moments, and slow-motion snowball fights (because nothing says love like throwing snow at someone’s face and watching them fall in love with you). Of course, there’s the small-town charm, where everyone knows everyone’s business, and a romantic moonlit stroll is always just a click away.

And as for the big emotional payoff? Let’s just say there’s a grand gesture (it involves a surprise under the stars, of course), and Fiona realizes that maybe Vermont is exactly what she needed to fix her broken heart—and maybe, just maybe, she’s falling in love with the rugged guy who might be the perfect match, but only if he stops trying to fix her life.

In the end, Moonlight in Vermont is exactly what you want from a Hallmark Channel movie—a heartwarming tale of love, second chances, and the magic of Vermont. It’s like the ultimate winter vacation for your soul, filled with cozy scenes, heartfelt moments, and just enough snowflakes to make you believe anything is possible—especially finding love in a small town. Because in the world of Hallmark movies, anything can happen—especially if you’re wearing a scarf and a smile.