Another warm, sweet, Hallmark-esqu book from this author ❤️ I am loving all things Dream Harbor ☺️

This book is bout Kira and Bennett. Kira is an icy woman who’s working through some grief while owning and working at the Christmas Tree Farm. Bennett is able to thaw her icy personality and wants to help her but, isn’t sure if he should because he’s unsure of her intentions.

If you enjoyed the first two books from this author then, you’ll enjoy this one as well. Perfect for the holiday season. If you like the warm, sweet Hallmark vibe with a little spice, then give this book a try ❤️

Short and cute Hallmark type story ... Loved the setting and the town background... 3 stars overall. I liked it, but I'm not sure if I would be lining up for the next book release. I would continue at some point.

This is a sweet Christmas romance. It’s the 3rd in a series, all with similarly cutesy names. I actually liked this one better than the first. Very sweet, moderate spice. Cute. Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.

The Christmas Tree Farm was cute. I did enjoy it and it was a great little fluff read in-between some heavier books. Overall if you are looking to escape into a book this might be a fun holiday read.

Audience: Adult
Plot: 4 out of 5
Characters: 3.75 out of 5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5 out of 5
Keywords: Grumpy x Sunshine, Forced Proximity, One Bed, Small Town, Cozy, Romance, Christmas, Holidays
Tea Pairing: Christmas Tea by Twinings

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley from One More Chapter / HarperCollinsPublishers. Thank you! All opinions are my own.

When I saw that the author was going to continue the series with Christmas Tree Farm, I immediately put myself on hold for it. This novel is the third in the Dream Harbor series, and features a standalone romance in the same location / universe as the others (Pumpkin Spice Cafe, and Cinnamon Bun Book Store).

Christmas Tree Farm follows Kira North, who is the resident recluse, especially when it comes to the holidays. But she is also the brand new owner of the Christmas tree farm outside of Dream Harbor. Bennett Ellis is Jeannie’s brother, who is back in town just for the holidays. When he crosses paths with Kira, he is both intrigued, yet uncertain about her. When the town is convinced there is buried treasure on Kira’s property, they send Bennett to investigate. Hijinks and mayhem ensues in this delightfully steamy rom-com.

The pacing throughout the novel was very well done, and all the major plot points hit at the right times to make the story flow very well. I couldn’t put this novel down – I finished it in three days. I really appreciated the care the author gave when dealing with the fears of each of the main characters, especially during the third act. The humor and banter between Kira and Bennett was top-notch. There were moments that were laugh-out-loud funny, but it wasn’t anything over the top.

I would recommend any of the Dream Harbor novels, since they are sure to delight readers of contemporary romance, who are looking for something cozy, yet steamy. The fourth book in the series, Strawberry Patch Pancake House, is set to release in 2025, and I can’t wait to read it!

The Dream Harbor series continues to blow me away. I typically shy away from romance, considering most of the books I’ve read in the genre have been on the cornier side. However these books, and The Christmas Tree Farm in particular are *incredibly* charming and captivating. The setting in this book was palpable, I was able to envision everything distinctly which really helped with getting me in the holiday mood! Bennett and Kira are probably my favorite MC’s in the series so far, and their story felt believable and genuine. A typical problem I have with romance is excess smut but I felt like this book had a proper balance and leaned more toward emotion which I prefer. Also the dogs?! I was obsessed and made me love the two MC’s and the book even more. I’ll be eagerly anticipating the fourth book!

Thank you so much for an early copy of this book! Having read The Pumpkin Spice Cafe last year, and The Cinnamon Bun store this year, I was so looking forward to reading and jumping into The Christmas Tree Farm. I love all things Christmas, cozy, and romance and this book felt like it might be right up my alley!

Unfortunatley, I didn't connect with the story or characters like I would have hoped (especially having loved The Pumpkin Spice Cafe when I read it last year). This is not to say it's a bad book, by any means, but the story and characters were not ones that resonated with me.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.


I will start by saying that I read The Pumpkin Spice Cafe and The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore prior to reading this, as they are all set in the same town with the same cast of characters. I knew that with The Christmas Tree Farm that I could look forward to solid writing and a story that flowed right along, and it did not disappoint. This is a grumpy/sunshine romance where the FMC is the grumpy newcomer to town and the sunshine MMC is the brother to The Pumpkin Spice Cafe’s FMC. I enjoyed how their story progressed, but Kira drove me nuts for about the first 3/4 of the book. She just seemed very full of herself, and tried to appear as if she did not come from a life of extreme privilege. As a character, she came across as very combative, bordering on rude at times, while the rest of the cast just tried to continue to show her genuine kindness. (She has definitely been my least favorite character so far in the series.) But as a whole, this was a very entertaining book, and I cannot wait for books 4 and 5 to release!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC! I’ve gone back and forth on what I wanted to rate this book, but settle on rounding up to three stars. This one was really more of a 2.5 star for me. I enjoyed the first two books in this series, and after I enjoyed the second more than the first I was hopeful this one would continue the trend in a fun Christmas wrapped bow. While the Christmas time theme was fun and warm (I need one of those stroop waffles ASAP) Kira and Bennett’s story just wasn’t engaging. The central conflict wasn’t super believable and the issue that caused them to separate was something that carried a lot of tension that it shouldn’t. This one was like a hallmark movie you have in the background while you do other things. The setting is cute, it gets you in the holiday mood, but you don’t have to pay too close attention to know exactly what’s going to happen from the beginning.
That being said, will I read the next one? Absolutely! I can’t wait for Annie and Mac’s story.

This book is the perfect Christmas that features cozy friendships, steamy romance, and the personal growth that the holidays inevitably bring.

Loved this one! Possibly my fave of the series! I loved the reverse grumpy x sunshine (ish) it’s always the guy who is grumpy but not here! The spice was great, the story was so interesting and so believable! I loved coming back to this universe! Such a cute, fun low stakes series!

I love Bennett and how hard he loves, I feel for him and his situation, I liked Kira and her bravery and sass! Overall a fun Christmas season read!

Number 3 in the series brings us back to the idyllic town of Dream Harbor. Kira North hates Christmas. Which is unfortunate since she just bought a Christmas tree farm in a town that’s too cute for its own good. Bennett Ellis is on vacation in Dream Harbor taking a break from his life in California. And most importantly, taking a break from his latest run of disastrous dates. So of course, while out walking his three adorable dogs, he runs into Kira on the edge of her tree farm. He vows not to help her and she vows not to take any help from him. Well, you know that won't work out. These two have crazy chemistry and find themselves unable to stay away from each other. But how will they ever make it work? He lives in California and she owns the tree farm in Dream Harbor. What follows is a spicy good time as they try to work it out!

As usual, I really enjoyed this seasonal story. Dream Harbor still feels like a trip home to see good friends. If you love Gilmore Girls, I think this series will be for you!

Thank you to @netgalley and @harper360 for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is a fun and completely cheesy holiday rom com and I am totally here for it. It gives everything you want in a holiday story with the grand finale of a cheesy ending!

thanks to Harper 360, NetGalley, Laurie Gilmore for an ARC of this book.

5 stars!! It's not often that you hear about a FMC being the grumpy character in a grumpy x sunshine book. This was a great continuation of the Dream Harbor series, it was nearly a love at first sight situation. Kira was unsure of what her life would be like once she moved into this town, especially since her sister Chloe wouldn't be around to witness it. Bennett and his dogs stumbled onto her newly opened Christmas tree farm, and they were constantly attached at the hip ever since. I'm glad there's a fourth book in this series, I can't get enough of these characters.

Another adorable romance with a satisfying HEA from Laurie Gilmore. This one is grumpy x sunshine and forced proximity which I ate up. What I love most about this series is how cozy each book is and that they are interconnected so we get to see characters from the previous books from time to time. This is the perfect book to read when you're looking for something sweet and low stakes.

Unfortunately this book was not for me. A lot of stereotypes, literature tropes, and a bad sort of hallmark movie vibe. Almost didn’t finish but I pushed through.

Kira even though she hates the holidays buys a Christmas tree farm and does it to prove that she doesn't need the help of her parents or twin sister. Bennett is there visiting his sister and has been nominated to scope out Kira's place as the town peoples think there is a dead body or treasured buried somewhere. Kira is grumpy and not wanting to accept help from the town or from Bennett. They are both dealing with issues in their past when a snow storm comes through leaving Bennett to stay with Kira. That's when the two realize they actually like each other and decided on a holiday fling and after the new year he'll go home and she'll go on her way. Will that work for them though? Kira's grumpiness then sweetness was a little exhausting to me and annoying how she could flip, I'm not entirely sure she was my favorite character in the book. I did like the book ended on a happy note.

Thank you to NetGalley, Laurie Gilmore and the publisher for this ARC

This is <b>so</b> rare for me, but.....

<i>DNF @ 30%</i>

Honestly, I wanted to give this series a shot and branch out from my usual.
<b>I just think these books aren't for me, and that's okay. </b>

<b><i>Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.</b></i>

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars

A great addition to the Dream Harbor series. Super realistic, no, A Hallmark movie in book form with a little spice, yes.

Thank you NetGalley and Harper 360 for the advanced digital copy! Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Once again thank you Laurie Gilmore for a 5 star read! I have loved all of these and this did not disappoint. This was a fun love story with a little spice! I