Denny Montana never looks at Claire. She has been working for him for four years and fallen in love at a distance. When Denny's brother Regan returns to oversee the sale of the family vineyard, Claire and Reganen makes pact. To make Denny jealous and lure him away from his girlfriend's bad influence. But what Claire and Regan did not take into account was how difficult it can be to control their own emotions.
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While this made-for-TV movie is simple and light, I must give it some credit. First, it is set in California's Napa Valley, a place I have visited many times. But I was fooled, thinking it was really filmed there, when in fact it was filmed in South Africa. Second the star is from England but it sure sounded like an American to me, sort of in a Billy Zane sort of way.Jonathan Cake stars as older brother Regan Montana, the smart one, educated at Yale and having spent the past 10 years living and working in London. Dad died and they intend to sell their excellent Napa Valley land and winery to a foreign interest.Kevin Otto is the younger brother Denny Montana, not as smart and certainly not as dedicated to his law profession as his older brother. In fact after Regan shows up it quickly becomes apparent that Canadian Joely Collins as paralegal Claire Barnard is really doing all the work in the law office.Claire and Regan are at odds right away, seemingly completely in their likes and dislikes. In this kind of movie that usually means they will fall in love before the end of the movie.Dyan Cannon has a small role but she is the mother of the boys, Abby Montana.A lightweight story, but a pleasant way to kill 90 minutes.
I love this movie also. Its just a nice movie. I love the premise about a girl who is in love with her boss; then his brother shows up and they decide to make everyone think they're a couple thereby making the other brother jealous so he would fall for the girl. Of course it backfires and the brother realizes that he loves her. I've never seen any of these actors before but they're all very good. I have watched in on TV numerous times but wanted to own a copy. Its unavailable here in the US but you can find it on DVD in Canada from imavision.com. Its inexpensive and a great movie all around! I recommend it highly to anyone who loves romance books!
Not only is Jonathan Cake one of the hottest men, but he is a excellent actor. The chemistry between Joely Collins and Cake is hot and romantic. I personally love Harlequin romance novels and this movie is the answer to my prayers. I have always hoped that they would start making movies to these books, and now they have. Regan Montana is this movie is complex, sexy, charismatic, and anything you could want in a man. The movie is interesting seeing the romance that starts between Claire and Regan. The switch of couples in the end was the perfect touch to unite Reagan and Claire at last. It is also so funny to see Regan running from the things he loves, but when his brother makes him realize his true feelings Regan begs Claire to spend the rest of her life with him.
I liked this movie and would really like to see it again. What I'd really like to do is buy it but can't find it anywhere. I caught it on WE like other users but didn't get to see it again to tape it. The acting was kinda iffy but Jonathan Cake was beautiful. It gave you a good feeling like a romance novel does. I'd recommend it if you have a non-busy day to yourself.