: Uniquely, Sustad and Campbell co-wrote the original story , with Campbell writing the teleplay, which fans believe contributes to the authentic feel of their performances. Critical Consensus
" Christmas by Starlight " (2020) is a Hallmark Channel holiday romance that follows Annie Park (), a family law attorney in Chicago, as she fights to save her parents' neighborhood diner, the Starlight Café, from demolition. To protect the business, she enters a unique agreement with the developer's son, William Holt ( Paul Campbell ): she must act as his legal counsel for a week to appease his father, and in return, he will save the café. Performance & Chemistry Christmas by Starlight (2020)
: Critics highlight the fast-paced, screwball-style dialogue and banter, which many feel is superior to the average Hallmark script. : Uniquely, Sustad and Campbell co-wrote the original