. A forbidden romance threatens to destroy two lives along with the magic of Christmas in this thrilling and sexy re-imagining of “The Elf On the Shelf” starring Amy Smart. Coming Valentines Day 2017! Julia Donovan (Amy Smart) has a perfect suburban life – a nice house, a wonderful husband, and two beautiful children who love to play “Elf On the Shelf” at Christmas time – but it still feels like something’s missing. When she discovers the Elf on the Shelf really DOES come to life at night, Julia’s Christmas becomes one she will not soon forget.