This was a slow start for me, but I ultimately enjoyed it. I think the characters felt a bit random, as the series usually focuses on people we have read before from Dream Harbor. It was still a cute read.

This is a wonderful addition to the Dream Harbor series. I have read them all, but you don't have to read the rest to enjoy this book. The story takes place in Dream Harbor, which is a small town with all of the cozy vibes. Everyone in the town knows each other, and small local businesses thrive. Archer is a chef who was working in Paris when he found out that he had a 5 year old daughter named Olive. Her mother, who was a former fling of his, passed away so now he is living in Dream Harbor taking care of Olive and trying to figure out the custody situation. He hires a (hot) live in nanny named Iris, and begins working at the local diner. Archer and Iris are attracted to each other immediately, but try to push the feelings down for Olive's sake. Spicy, cozy, and sweet.

I love Laurie Gilmore’s Dream Harbor series and was so excited to receive an advance copy of the newest book in the series. The Strawberry Patch Pancake House centers around Iris, a side character from The Christmas Tree Farm. She takes a job nannying for single dad Archer who she’s already had unpleasant run ins with. I really wanted to love this one like the others in the series but couldn’t connect with the characters or the romance. I really loved the glimpses of other characters from previous books but overall this book felt forced. I would still recommend fans of the series read this book and I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!

Just another small town romance with some spicy spicy love scenes. Makes me want pancakes real bad so I too can be apart of this story.

Ok this was extremely adorable. I like that is about a single dad and well his journey to find a new life. And also I love that it centers around Iris too. While being mainly about found family and make your own. I enjoyed that the romance wasn’t rushed and it feels natural. I like that shows how scary parenting can be and how to raise a child you need a village. Also the whole pancake debacle that was priceless poor Archer. Overall I really enjoyed and like always can wait to get more from this author.

Cute!!! The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore is sweet, comforting, and full of small-town charm. With cozy vibes, lovable characters, and a sprinkle of romance, it feels like a warm hug in book form.

Loved this ! The chemistry between the two were awesome. I truly adored them ! they are a close second to Jeanie and logan for me ,I dont have any corrections on this each book gets better and better

I'd like to thank Netgalley and Harper 360 for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have heard of this series but this is my first book in the series to read. I loved the small town atmosphere with a daddy - nanny trope that brought on a lot of SPICE! The cutesy cover is deceiving!! Think of Hallmark movie but naughty!

This was just too spicy for me. I did not finish it. I love the concept of the small town and the characters I just felt it was too much.
Thanks for the advanced copy.

This is another great addition to the Dream Harbor series. I think that the books keep getting better and better. I look forward to more books in the series.

I was SOOOO excited for this one after loving Laurie's other books. Laurie did not disappoint! It was such a warm and loving story that leaves your cup filled at the end. Such a great book!!

A special thank you to NetGalley, Laurie Gilmore, and Harper360 for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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Warm, Wholesome, and Sweet as Syrup

The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore is a heartwarming, small-town romance that delivers all the cozy vibes you’d expect from the title—and then some. Set in a charming community where everyone gathers over coffee and pancakes, the story centers around love, fresh starts, and the magic of comfort food bringing people together.

Gilmore’s writing is tender and inviting, with characters that feel familiar in the best way—like neighbors you’ve known forever. The romance is soft and slow-building, full of quiet moments that feel genuine. Bonus points for the mouthwatering descriptions of the food (seriously, don’t read this hungry).

I’m giving it 4 stars because while it’s a delightful, comforting read, the plot follows a pretty predictable arc. That said, sometimes a predictable ending is exactly what you want—like a warm cup of coffee on a Sunday morning.

This was my favourite out of the series so far. The characters were gorgeous & I fell in love straight away!! This book was cosy, cheesy & I couldn’t put it down. It was the perfect spring read. This has became my comfort series for sure. The daddy x nanny trope worked really well.

I love this series! Pancake House was equal parts romance, life changes and laughter in this Nanny and new dad romance. I’ll read every one of her books!

I have loved all of the books in Laurie Gilmore’s Dream Harbor series, but The Strawberry Patch Pancake House was definitely my favorite!! A single dad and nanny trope?! Say less. Iris and Archer and instant attraction, which usually isn’t my favorite, but I really enjoyed their tension and banter. I also adored Archer’s feisty five year-old daughter, Olive.

This series has been so much fun and easy to read. If you’re looking for a Hallmark movie book equivalent, these are perfect. They are comforting in their cheesiness and predictability and I eat them up every time!

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins for this eARC in exchange for my honest review!

Another cute, engaging and quick read. It’s nice to see the continued character development and storylines. Will recommend

Thank you NetGalley for the ebook arc. While I have enjoyed this series more and more with each book release, this one almost ruined it with the surprised pregnancy trope. It’s my least favorite trope and I almost DNF’d as soon as the woman mentioning being sick. While this whole book would have been a 5 star for me the pregnancy trope unfortunately drags the rating down for me to a 3.75. The story as a whole was wonderfully written and cute romcom, of a newly single dad having to uproot his life cause a women he had a one night stand with informs him that she’s dying and he’s the father of her 5 year old daughter. After moving across the world and getting a job he hires a nanny that fits in and makes his family whole. With trial and error the family becomes one big happy unit.

Overall, this is a sweet and fun romance set in a cozy small town. I enjoyed the chemistry between the characters a lot, and it is one of my new comfort reads. I love the slow burn between Archer and Iris and appreciate the amount of spice, which is cozy and not over the top!
Thank you to the author and publisher for this arc.

I actually loved this series. It is cute that the books can be read as stand alones and they are perfect for Gilmore girls fans. I binged the series while watching my favorite rom coms on netflix and they were the perfect cozy reads that helped take my mind off of real world problems.

This is another fun and cozy book to this adorable series. It’s perfectly sweet and I just love this town! Can’t wait for more books in this series.