The cinnamon bun book store is basically a cinnamon bun in book form. It's sweet, cozy, warm, and you know exactly what you're going to get. But it's still tasty.

Laurie Gilmore continues Dream Harbor series with The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore. I felt this book was much better than The Pumpkin Spice Café which I liked a lot.

3.5🌟

This book was so cute! I loved Hazel and Noah. The scavenger hunt was a great addition to their dates. The only thing that brought this down is the miscommunication trope is not my favorite.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Harper360 for the ARC read! This book about Hazel & Noah was a fun and enchanting read which I co-read on Kindle & Audiobook! It was a lovely tide over between Halloween & Christmas. I must admit I liked the characters more in this one than the previous (Pumpkin Spice Cafe) but I think that PSC had slightly more additional plot than the romance. The spice level was anticipated and well done. I think the characters came off as authentic and cute but I was seeking more depth. All along a fun read!

Thank you for the eARC! This was fluffy and cute! The cover is deceiving as this felt incredibly summery and not at all fall like. I did enjoy the characters' banter and the set up was fun. This was a whirlwind romance that was a little shallow but it's not meant to be that deep, in my opinion. I would read more by this author but I think that the characters were not as fleshed out as I expect from a romance for me to feel fully invested. This was a fun read though! Very fast!

I LOVED THIS BOOK! I need 100 more books in this series please. I lovee the characters, I love the town, I love the love!! Running to read the Christmas Tree Farm!!

I loved this book! The storyline was cute and made me not want to put it down. I love that we still get updates from the other people in Dream Harbor. This small town is one I would love to be a part of!

after multiple attempts at reading- I have decided to DNF. I’m hoping to return to it in the future but right now i’m unable to connect with the author’s writing style.

First, a big thank you to NetGalley, Laurie Gilmore, and Harper 360 for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Was this book so sweet and cute? Absolutely! Did I see myself in Hazel? 100%! The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore brought a lot of charm, and Hazel’s character felt wonderfully relatable. She’s a real girl with real insecurities, managing a demanding career and still figuring out her place in the world. Noah, with his fun-loving and sunny personality, was the perfect match for her, nudging Hazel out of her bookish shell in the most heartwarming ways.

Though I’m not usually a fan of the “insta-love” trope, it worked for me here, maybe because Hazel and Noah shared so much time together, allowing their connection to feel authentic despite the short timeline.

One note—while the cover hinted at a cozy fall setting, that wasn’t the case in the story. That aside, The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore was a delightful read, blending sweet romance with relatable characters. Definitely worth picking up for anyone looking for a feel-good escape!

Thank you Net Galley and publishers for letting me read an arc of this book in return for an honest review.

I liked this book a lot more than I thought I would. It was better than the first, I feel like I liked this couple more than the first. Is it still bad, make you laugh kind of writing? Yes, but I was expecting it this time unlike the first. Was this still a super over the top cheesy rom-com hallmark movie? Very much so, but it was really cute. It does have more spice than the first, so if you're not into that then you won't like this one. I don't know if I related to the characters more, but I didn't want to roll my eyes at it all. It's definitely more of a summer book than a cozy fall read so the cover throws you off. If you're looking for a super easy to read in one day, cozy, still bad writing but entertaining book then this is for you.

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore

This is book #2 in the dream harbor series! Now this is definitely giving Rory Gilmore vibezzzz!! 🤣 it was soooo funny! I enjoyed the sexual tension and chemistry the two main characters Hazel and Noah had for each other. So far they’re my favorite couple! This is not your typical “hallmark” book because it’s most definitely giving adult content. 🌶️🥵

I loved the little mystery within this book too, it makes it so much more fun and interesting getting to know the townsfolk’s more. The book club group is my favorite side characters, especially the leader Kaorie I believe…🤣‼️ The season this book takes place in is towards the end of summer fyi.

My favorite scene was definitely the boat scene 😩…best scene written in the entire book! Chef kiss 💋!

This book has my heart, soul, all of it. Hazel is ME. I may be only 26 but I relate to her introverted, cozy night in-loving, bookworm self. The book scavenger hunt is my dreaaaam along with a lad like Noah? My GOODNESS. I can't wait for future installments in this series.

When the book is called The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore & the MMC is a Cinnamon Roll boyfriend disguised as a no strings attached fisherman the vibe of the book is 👩🏻‍🍳 🤌🏼 *Chef's Kiss*
Book 2 in the series, but this can totally be read as a standalone if you wanted to. She (Hazel, a bookstore manager) needs to loosen up & He (Noah, a fisherman known for entertaining the out of town ladies) needs to lock things down ❤️. When clues start showing up in her bookstore that lead Hazel to think she needs a summer of fun before her next birthday she asks Noah to help her out. Such an adorable small town, slightly spicy mystery romance. I liked this one even better than The Pumpkin Spice Cafe.

💕 He Falls First
🏘️ Small Town
☀️Summer Romance
📚 Books about Books
🧲 Opposites Attract
🔎 Cozy romantic light mystery

Thank you Net Galley & Harper Collins UK One More Chapter for an advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

Wow! I am so happy I have found this series! I absolutely loved The Pumpkin Spice Cafe (Spice included!) and wasn’t sure the same fall time vibe could be recreated and I was so wrong! Laurie Gilmore did it again and it was so fun, cozy, sweet and spicy in all the right ways! I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the next in this series!

*Cinnamon Bun Bookstore* was such a cozy fall read that had me feeling all the warm and fuzzy vibes! Even though I picked it up at the tail end of summer, it completely satisfied my craving for autumn. The story is reminiscent of *Gilmore Girls*, with its charming small-town setting and delightful character dynamics.

When Hazel discovers secret messages hidden in the pages of books, she enlists the help of the handsome fisherman, Noah. Their scavenger hunt takes them all over Dream Harbor, and I loved watching their chemistry grow amidst the backdrop of cozy bookstores and delicious cinnamon buns.

This book perfectly blends romance and mystery, making it the ideal read for anyone looking to get swept away in a heartwarming adventure. If you’re looking for a delightful escape, definitely grab a copy of this one!

Quick easy read with maybe a little bit too much spice and not quite enough character development. But a great option for a spicy romance with a happy ending.

Okay as much as it enjoyed The Pumpkin Spice Cafe. I enjoyed this one so much more and I want more story. I hope I get more of Hazel and Noah’s story in the other books.
I say everyone needs to read this series. It’s so good.

I thought this book was very fun and sweet. I would have liked a little more spice (I think I assumed there would be more given the popularity of the series on TikTok). I loved the scavenger hunt concept and thought it was a delightful way to keep the plot moving forward.

I love Hazel. I believe this is my favorite of the series (so far)
I think I may have said “Seriously guys?!?!” a couple times with her and Noah. But they are a perfect match. I love books with dual POV and this one didn’t disappoint. I would give it 3 🌶️, I’m not a fan of a lot of spice, however with a cute vibe and slow burn, it worked. Cannot wait for book 3!!

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store was the perfect read for a cozy fall day. Hazel and Noah are both characters that you just can’t help but to grow to love and root for. The town “player” and the local “good girl,” an unlikely pair who somehow fit so well together. This store had me laughing out loud & on the verge of tears multiple times. It was light and airy and easy to fly right though, and it helped that I couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next. If you’re looking for a book that just feels like fall, don’t look any further, Cinnamon Bun Bookstore is for you !