We’re back in Dream Harbor in the springtime! This time we’ve got world-renowned chef, Archer, who never planned on settling down in a small town. But for the time being, this is where he needs to be for his five-year-old daughter.

Then we’ve got Iris, who swiftly moves from job to job as the wind blows. But when she finds herself broke and needing a place to stay, a live-in nanny position seems like the answer.

🍓single dad
🍓nanny x chef
🍓small town vibes
🍓forced proximity

I loved this book! I have read all these books in the series and love each one more than the last. I loved the characters in this book - they had such a real life way of finding their way. I loved having characters from the other books pop up. And the ending had me crying!! I love this little family. I also LOVED the authors note at the end where she explained her inspiration - it made so much sense! Thank you SO much for the ARC!

🎉 Happy Pub Day Book Review

📖 The Strawberry Patch Pancake House
By @lauriegilmore_author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

🥞 Pancakes
🏡 Small town
🧑🏻 Single dad
🧑🏻‍🍳chef
👩🏼Nanny
🫒 sweet Olive
💖He falls first
🐰 bunnies
🍓 strawberry festival
🎤 town meetings
🫂 forced proximity
☀️ grumpy sunshine
🔥 slow burn
🌶️ spicy

I love this small town series set in Dream Harbor. Such a cute, fun and light read. This one followed a single father who found out he had a five-year-old daughter when her mother passed away. She won’t talk to him at first but slowly starts to open up and it’s adorable watching all their relationships come together to find their family. I can’t wait to pick up my physical copy when I go to Barnes and Noble for my birthday haul!

Thank you @netgalley @harpercollins360 and @lauriegilmore_author for my ARC in advance for my honest review.

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So this book was so cute, and I saw my husband as Archer! I loved this book, but I wanted to shake the sense into Iris about her kid phobia. She seemed so against it and little Olive seemed like the best girl! I loved seeing Kira again and how she supported Iris. I love this book and can't wait for the next wedding!!!

This book centers around Iris, a Dream Harbor resident, and Archer, a chef who just moved to town, after learning he has a 5 year old daughter he knew nothing about. His sudden life-shift means he needs to find a job in Dream Harbor, and will need a nanny to help take care of his daughter, Olive. Enter Iris, who is in need of a new job and a place to live, but is not good with children. She is very good with senior citizens however, and that seems to be enough for her to land the gig, as there are really no other options. As Archer and Iris navigate their new life taking care of Olive, will their forced close proximity lead to something more, or will it end in disaster? Additionally, if Archer gets custody of his daughter, will he decide to stay in Dream Harbor, or will he move back to Paris to continue on his quest to get a Michelin star?

THE STRAWBERRY PATCH PANCAKE HOUSE is a sweet and light-hearted romance that takes place in the charming small town of Dream Harbor. A famous chef finds out he's the father of five-year-old Olive and finds himself out of his depths and in desperate need of a nanny. Luckily, he comes across Iris, who may be what he and his daughter needs. The tropes of forced proximity and single dad make for a fun as Archer and Iris navigate living under the same roof while cooking up a lot of attraction between the two. 3.5 stars rounded to 4.

Thank you to Harper 360 and NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore is a cute, cozy, and romantic read. This is the fourth book in the Dream Harbor series and while you do not need to read them in order, you get glimpses of current events in the character's lives and relationships that were featured in the previous books. Its nice to get little updates. The cover art of the Dream Harbor series books always draws me in! The titles of the books in the Dream Harbor series are sweet and go perfectly with the stories.
This newest book follows the relationship between Archer and Iris. This is actually the first romance book I have read about a single dad. The story overall is well- written and relatable. The romance has a bit of spice and is not over the top. The Strawberry Patch Pancake House is an enjoyable, worthwhile quick read.
Thank you to Netgalley, Laurie Gilmore, and HarperCollins publishing for the ARC to read. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Absolutely loved this book!! I get so wrapped into any of the Dream Harbor books in the series because of the characters, small town community and spicy romance! I don't know what which book in the series is my favorite but I Really enjoyed this one!! I can't get enough of Laurie Gilmore. Looking forward to the next installment to the series!! Thank you Laurie Gilmore for writing these addicting and enjoyable books!! Cang wait to what's next in the near future

I love the dream Harbor series. It is definitely smut meets Hallmark. Iris is so fun and you can tell she’s a free spirit. She just looks at everything in life in a positive attitude. Archer was a great MMC. He starts out this grumpy guy who’s had his entire life turned upside down by fighting out he had a five-year-old daughter that was left to him when her mom died. This hits so many fun little tropes: boss/ nanny, he falls first, single dad just to name a few. This series is definitely one to add to your TBR.

𝑮𝒊𝒈𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 😂 😂
𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆 🔥🔥
𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

✮✮✮✮.25

“He didn’t need to be striving and striving all the time. He could be home cooking for the people he loved.”

Wow, this book was simply amazinggg!! As someone who loves kids in books this was definitely up my alley. I’m so thankful to have gotten the ARC of this book through Net Galley!!

At the start of the book I was definitely a little skeptical about Archer and how he would deal with his daughter but as the book progressed I simply fell in love with them.

There were so many scenes in this book where I was just giggling and smiling. My favorite scenes were definitely the ones where Archer was able to get through Olive, even if it was just making her smile a little. I also loved how Iris came into their lives and helped them.

The romance was simply adorable. Even with all the troubles that they had throughout the book they were able to communicate and work things out. Archer and Iris now have a little piece of my heart!!

Lastly, I loveddd how Laurie Gilmore incorporated the cooking scenes throughout the book. They were so much fun to read about and were some of my favorite scenes!!

*The Strawberry Patch Pancake House* is the perfect blend of warmth, humor, and heart. With a single dad, a quirky and lovable heroine, and a small-town setting that feels like home, this story is as comforting as a stack of pancakes on a Sunday morning. Archer and Iris have undeniable chemistry, and their journey from hesitant housemates to something more is full of tender moments, laugh-out-loud banter, and just the right amount of spice. The found-family dynamic adds an extra layer of charm, making this a perfect pick for fans of cozy, feel-good romances. If you love small-town stories with a side of sizzling attraction and heartfelt emotion, this book is a must-read!

I have to say, I think this installment is by far the best one in the Dream Harbor series! I'm also generally a sucker for the single dad/nanny trope.

This was the best yet in the series, IMO. I, too, am not always a big fan of children appearing in a romance but Olive is such a dear little girl that you are hoping for a happy ending for her more than anyone. Of course, there's a formula but Gilmore does a great job of drawing you in and making you feel like you're part of this very Hallmark lovely town that you don't really care. Loved it! So cute! Oh, and the pancakes! Hilarious!

Received a free arc. All opinions are my own and freely given.

I thought it was a cute little single father, nanny romance moment. Had me laughing and a few times even had some tears in my eyes. I didn’t read the other books but now ima need to get them all because I adored this. A must read for sure.

5/5 Absolutely love this series and Archer and Iris’ story. The relationship they develop with Olive so fast was so heartwarming. Such a cozy and quick read. I love that each book in this series has a “mystery” portion and I am already looking forward to Annie and Mac’s book next!!!

4⭐️ Thank you to NetGalley and Harper 360 for an advanced copy of The Strawberry Patch Pancake House.

Archer has just found out that he has a five year old daughter named Olive. Her mother has just recently passed away from a car accident and he needs to take care of his daughter. He moves to Dream Harbor to keep her close to what she knows. He takes a job at a diner as a cook despite being a very well known chef. His daughter will not talk to him but he will not give up. He hires Iris to be his live in nanny despite her not having any experience with children. She gets Olive to laugh and to even speak to him which he counts as a win. But the mutual attraction and flirtation between Archer and Iris is undeniable but Iris considers herself flighty and she does not commit to things long term. But the more time they all spend together the more it feels right. But will she get in her own way of happiness?

This is the fourth book in the Dream Harbor series and I really enjoyed this book! I loved the storyline and the amount of spice was perfect! You need to read this series because it will just put a smile on your face!

Yes Chef!!!! I will always love an excuse to go back to Dream Harbor! Oh my god this book was so good. Iris and Archer are simultaneously the hottest couple and the sweetest at the same time. This was such an easy read, I breezed through it in one sitting. The circumstances of Archer coming to Dream Harbor are a little heartbreaking and Olive really pulls on your heart strings, that poor little angel. But my goodness Iris fits into their new little family perfectly. I love how chaotic she is and how perfectly structured Archer is used to being and how seamlessly they blend together. I will always be feral for a single dad/nanny romance and they didn’t disappoint one bit! Two beautiful unlikely souls finding love in this perfect small town was so fun to read about. I can’t wait to keep coming back! Automatic 5 stars!

Ok I’m really hungry for pancakes now after reading all the yummy combinations Archer whipped up in The Strawberry Patch Pancake House, the fourth book in Laurie Gilmore’s Dream Harbor Series. World class chef, Archer just got the surprise of his life when he found out he was a dad and now is relocating to Dream Harbor (from Paris) to become his little girl’s full time parent after her mom’s tragic passing. Iris hasn’t quite found her calling yet and has held a variety of jobs over the years but agreeing to be Olive’s new nanny is a first for her.

Slowly and tentatively, Archer, Iris and Olive navigate their new lives together learning about each other, their community and falling in love. Archer’s feelings for Iris grew from lust to love in such a short time because of Iris and who she is and how she cares for Olive. Her plan was only to be Olive’s nanny temporarily but Olive and Archer snuck behind Iris’s walls and made her want to stay with them forever.

Loved catching up with all the residents of Dream Harbor and I can’t wait to finally get Annie and Mac’s story!!



Thank you publishers and netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest feedback

I'll admit that single dad/nanny romances aren't my favorite - I had to slooog through The Nanny by Lana Ferguson. But this was done relatively sweetly, I think. If you want good chemistry between the kid and the nanny, you aren't going to get that here - I feel like fatherhood was explored, but not deeply, if that makes sense...and the kiddo never had much of a presence in this book. But, if you would rather that than have a cringy 7 year old, then hey, this book will go pretty smoothly for you!

I have been so excited to read this new Dream Harbor Series since I laid eyes on its beautiful cover! The covers of all 4 of Laurie Gilmore´s books make me want to jump right inside of the quaint town of Dream Harbor where I feel like all those characters are my new friends. Laurie has a way of writing this town and these characters as if they are well beloved people in your life. I am truly invested in all the towns people from the current story of Archer and Iris to the previous stories of Jeanie and Logan along with Noah and Jess and Kira and Bennett. All the characters from her former books make an appearance in this new book, about Archer who discovers he must move to Dream Harbor to take care of his daughter Olive after her Mom dies. Archer has no idea he is a father prior to this and Olive is now 5 years old. This comes as quite a shock to the professional chef living abroad. The town pulls together to help Olive and Archer by bringing meals and helping find a nanny, Iris. This is where it starts to get complicated!
This is another great read that I devoured and I am impatiently awaiting the next book of my favorite small town. I highly recommend this book and all the books in the Dream Harbor series. Laurie Gilmore you have done it again they just keep getting better!