Hallmark tropes bingo

• Small town charm with a tight-knit community
• Big city protagonist returning to their hometown
• A misunderstanding that leads to conflict but ultimately gets resolved
• A holiday setting
• A love triangle involving the main character
• A local festival or competition that brings the community together
• A family-owned business struggling to stay afloat
• A main character inheriting something unexpected
• A workaholic learning the importance of slowing down and enjoying life
• A widowed parent finding love again
• The main characters disliking each other at first but eventually falling in love
• An adorable pet that plays a role in bringing people together
• A character pretending to be someone they're not
• A significant other from the big city who is clearly wrong for the protagonist
• A wise and kindly older character who offers sage advice
• A main character faced with a choice between a career opportunity and love
• An unexpected snowstorm that leads to stranded characters spending time together
• A baking or cooking contest with high stakes
• A makeover scene that leads to the main character's newfound confidence
• A deadline that adds tension to the romantic plot (e.g. a wedding or holiday etc.)
• A scene involving decorating for a holiday or event that fosters bonding
• A chance encounter that seems like fate
• A character learning the true meaning of the holiday season
• A secret that threatens to derail the budding romance but ultimately brings the couple closer
• A grand romantic gesture that resolves the conflict and brings the couple together

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