This was my first Laurie Gilmore book, and I know she has a lot of fans! I’m sure this is an unpopular opinion, but I will give it nonetheless.

I wanted to like this book, and it did give cozy vibes, but there were two things that I really couldn’t overlook. The first being the quotations, or lack there of. In a book with so much dialogue, it was REALLY distracting and difficult to read when all I see are apostrophes used incorrectly. Secondly, the prose in this book was rocky at best. In general, I enjoy the different points of view, inner monologue, and banter, but maybe this particular writing style or author isn’t for me. Which is okay! I appreciate the cute stories and discussions she has brought to the book community and encourage her to keep doing her thing. Her fans will love reading this during the holiday season :)

The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore is a delightful holiday romcom that brings together Kira North and Bennett Ellis in the cozy small town of Dream Harbor. Though Kira initially rejects Ben’s help on her run down tree farm, fate repeatedly brings them together, with sparks flying as their forced proximity turns into undeniable chemistry. The book is full of humor, romance, and a hint of mystery into this heartwarming holiday tale. The small town charm, combined with the sizzling tension between Kira and Ben, makes for an entertaining and spicy read to warm up your holiday season!

This book makes me want to decorate for Christmas. And it’s September. It’s like drinking hot coca on a Saturday morning. It’s everything and then some. So sweet.

The Christmas Tree Farm is the third book in the Dream Harbor series. In this story, we meet and get to know Jeanie's (the main female character in the first book, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe) brother Bennett. He has come for a visit from California to spend the Holidays with his sister and her group of friends. Little does he know that an innocent walk with his 3 dogs will lead him to meet the newest, and not very friendly, resident of Dream Harbor, Kira.
Sparks fly, and not of the happy kind...at least not in the beginning. There is supposedly a buried treasure, or buried body, located somewhere on the Tree Farm, now owed by Kira, and Bennett has been volunteered to scope the place out.
Though Kira appears to be standoffish in the beginning, there is a reason for her feeling this way. As time goes by, she begins to thaw and warm up to an amazing group of new friends, and against her well, the fire blazes with a certain hot and sexy man.
I have loved every one of these books in the series and this one is no exception. It feels like visiting old friends and getting to know new ones. The characters are incredible, there is laughter, kindness, drama and some steamy heat all rolled into this excellent story. A great way to warm up the Holiday Season, or delve into any time of the year!

Peaches 🍑 🥹

I’m a sucker for a cutesy ass name from a hot guy😍

I loved this one. I loved that It was two new characters from out of town we’ve only met in passing.
Ben is a nice guy with a dirty ass mouth behind closed doors🫣🤤 what more could you want?

This book was giving me all the cozy Christmas hallmark movie vibes but still smutty. Perfect little Holliday read!

Received an ARC of this book, and this review is voluntary

What I like about Laurie Gilmore books is the banter between her leads, the friend group, and all the Dreamers. This one felt a little lackluster in comparison to her others. I still enjoyed it, and the banter between Kira and Bennett kept me involved, but something felt like it was missing. I'll keep reading about Dream Harbor, but this one is low in the ranking

Fresh off the high of Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, I was thrilled to receive a copy of Christmas Tree Farm from Netgalley. It was honesty exactly what I needed. This book was like a cheesy Hallmark movie but in the very best way. I adored golden retriever Ben and black cat Kira. Ben was so perfect and and his unwavering desire to help Kira, who was fully against it from the get go. Which just proves that if he wanted to.. HE WOULD.. Ben is full of green flags from his three dogs to his obsession with YouTube tutorials. But Kira.. sweet Kira.. she was traumatized from her childhood and the separation from her sister which made her believe she had to handle everything on her own... I loved seeing her growth and her realization that it’s OK TO ASK FOR HELP! Asking for help does not make you weak or needy! This is a lesson that I’m still trying to learn.. I wish we could have seen Chloe and Kira’s reunion at the farm but I’m hoping this just means they will pop up in a future book! I love this world that Laurie has built and I never want these books to end! In fact, I’m trying to see how I can make my way to Dream Harbor! Christmas Tree Farm is the ideal cozy read to kick off your Christmas season.

These books are so so cute! I love a hallmark Christmas story and I feel like all of these books have that vibe. It was a cozy read. I did like that the fmc was the grumpy one as usually the cards are reversed.

I enjoy all of the stories interconnecting and that we still get to know what’s happening with the other characters.

Thank you so much for this arc it is such a great holiday read. Can’t wait for book 4

Such a cute book it was so cozy and I love the characters I’m enjoying this series and hope it continues

This book features Kira, a formerly wealthy woman looking for a new start. That new start happens to become using her inheritance to buy a Christmas tree farm. Insert Bennett, the brother of a local, who is taking a month long vacation. Kira gives off all the grumpy vibes, but Bennett finds himself doing everything he can to help her get the farm and her new home up and running. This book gives you all the warm and cozy Christmas feels along with several laugh out loud moments. There is definitely a lot of spice between the two and some mystery thrown in to make things even more interesting. Definitely an overall great read! A special thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was lovely, there’s no way a cute Christmas love story with spice will ever be bad! Although I wish there had been a bit more exploration of Bennett and Kira’s relationship outside of the snowstorm, it’s a fast read that gives all the gooey goodness of the holiday hallmark movies that I am addicted to will definitely read again during the Christmas season!

I freaking LOVED this book. This book was just as good as the last one. The storyline was not just romance/smut, but was plot-driven and I really appreciated that. The addition of a playlist really helped me get into the vibes of the book and I loved reading it.

Ms. Scrooge meets Mr. Fix-It

I was so excited to be able to snag an ARC of The Christmas Tree Farm and go back to Dream Harbor.

*Small Town Romance
*Ms. Scrooge & Mr. Fit-It
*Forced Proximity
*Cozy mystery
*Spice
*Slow Burn
*He falls first

On a whim, Kira purchases an old Christmas Tree Farm in Dream Harbor in hopes of finding not only herself but independence she has always lacked. The last thing she expected was the cheerful and nosy neighbors. Hoarded up in her run-down farmhouse, Kira is alone and without heat.
Bennet is in town visiting his sister Jeanie. After several failed first dates, he has sworn off relationships. Only in town for the month, Bennet is surprised when he stumbles across the not-so-nice new tree farm owner while out walking his dogs. He instantly finds her attractive but plans to stay far way - yet the town has other plans. Bennet is volunteered to head to the tree farm in hopes of finding answers to the towns newest unsolved mystery.

Laurie Gilmore has once again given us a Hallmark Channel worthy love story filled with cozy mystery and all the spice. Oh, the spice - she took it up a notch! Bennet and Kira's slow burn story of she hates Christmas, and he can't help but to fall for her is a must read.

Kira just moved into the small town of Dream Harbor and is trying to reopen the run-down Christmas Tree Farm she bought, sight unseen. Although the town’s first impression of her wasn’t great, she’s hopeful she can drum up some business selling Christmas trees.

In comes Bennett, the brother of a local townsperson. Although he’s only visiting for the holidays, he decides to help Kira get the word out about the tree farm and help gain some customers.

This book gave major Gilmore Girls vibes with its small town feel - the town meetings, quirky townspeople, annual Christmas Tree Lighting festival, and a cute love story to boot! The witty banter had me giggling and kicking my feet, and the spice level was just right!

I also loved how characters from the first two books appeared and added to the storyline. A must read if you’re looking for a cute and cozy Christmas book!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper 360 for the ARC of this book.

Laurie Gilmore is a new to me author. I’ve seen so much talk about her Fall book I knew I had to try to get my hands on the ARC for her Christmas one. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. This is the PERFECT holiday story. Who doesn’t love a story set on a Christmas Tree Farm & a slow burn romance that turns real spicy, real quick? It was perfection. I was giggling throughout the book- it was funny, it was sweet, it was heartwarming. This book was a breath of fresh holiday air. I can’t wait to read Laurie’s other ones in this series! 4⭐️ read for me!

Kira has bought a Christmas tree farm, but it is more than she can handle. Bennett is visiting his sister and takes his dog for a walk in the woods and ends up trespassing on the Christmas tree farm. will he be willing to help Kira?

Talk about living in a cozy Hallmark movie! This small town romance had me grinning from ear to ear the whole time I was reading it! Kira (who doesn't even like Christmas) decided to leave her life in Georgia and move to Dream Harbor to start a new life and find her true self by buying a Christmas tree farm. Along the way she meets Bennett, or as he likes to call himself Mr. Fix-It! Bennett is in town to visit his sister for the holidays but finds himself drawn to the somewhat recluse Christmas tree farm owner. As the relationship progresses, they both find themselves trying to break old dating habits and ultimately forming a wonderful relationship. This was a quick and easy ready for me and will definitely be recommending to my friends as a cozy read for the holidays!
I was sent this ARC by NetGalley and Harper360 and this is my honest review.

Another perfect addition to the Dream Harbor series by Laurie Gilmore! This cozy Christmas book makes me want to put my Christmas tree up now- in September! I’ve been known to have my tree up before Halloween, so this isn’t too much of a stretch for me 😆. The Christmas Tree Farm is set in Dream Harbor, a Stars Hollow-esque town. As a big fan of Gilmore girls, I loved finding the similarities between the town and the townspeople. This sweet (with a dash of spice) novel follows Kira and Bennett on their quest to reinventing themselves. Kira buys a Christmas tree farm, sight unseen, to prove to herself that she can make it on her own. Bennett is a fixer who is trying to convince himself that he doesn’t need to save every damsel in distress, because some damsels don’t need saving. Kira’s and Bennett’s energy is very black cat/golden retriever meets forced proximity (snowed in- one of my favorite tropes 😍). Can these two overcome their own hang ups and admit to themselves that they need and love each other? If you enjoy Hallmark Christmas movies and Gilmore girls, read this book and find out! 🎄🎁☃️❄️

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review from NetGalley

The dedication says this book is for all the people who wishes their Hallmark Christmas movies were a little bit spicier and I would say that is a 100% fair assessment of what this book was.

This story follows Kira & Bennet; the girl who hates Christmas and the boy who is bound to show her that maybe there’s more joy to be found in investing in herself and her new life in Dream Harbor.

I gave this 3.25 stars and I truly enjoyed the experience of reading it and believe it’ll be a really fun holiday read for those looking to add something sweet, a little bit spicy and full of Christmas-y fun for the holidays. The story was fairly predictable and the character development wasn’t incredibly deep (although it was there!) but it was still a very fun, bingeable read.

If you’re looking for a sweet, quick story to cozy up with this upcoming Christmas, you won’t be disappointed with this one.

I’ll definitely be recommending this to friends for the holiday season! Thanks NetGalley!

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6709917494

3.5 ⭐️

These books are very lighthearted and aren't earth-shattering by any means. Because of that, I don't rate them too harshly...

This story was sweet and I did enjoy reading it, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. I wish we got more of Kira and her sister's relationship as for Bennett and his relationship with his family and Nicole. I feel as though that would be a way for me to feel a stronger connection to them and love their story even more.

I also feel like the timing of this story jumped a lot. One minute, Kira doesn't like him and then the next they're in love. If there was a little more build up, I would've liked this one so much more.

Regardless, it was a quick and easy read. Perfect for a winter read, especially during Christmas time.