3.5 Stars

The Cinnamon Spice Inn was a cozy fall romance with all the small-town charm I love. I enjoyed the mystery of who sent the secret letters to the townspeople and to Maddie, all while watching her and Zach slowly find their way back to each other. It had all the good vibes you could want in a fall read, with miscommunication, small-town romance, and a perfect blend of Gilmore Girls meets Hallmark.

This was such a cute autumn, small town romance. I liked the FMC and her family and the side characters that were introduced.

Whilst I love a good mystery, the element of mystery with the anonymous letter doesn’t really add anything to the story. It’s often forgotten about and randomly brought up as if the FmC is trying to discover who sent it but she doesn’t actually investigate it at all.

The miscommunication trope was strong with this one to the point where it was extremely annoying. Every time they talked something through something else came up and they didn’t communicate. In real life, there’s no way they would stay together after the end of the book if they can’t just talk. Unfortunately, the MMC was honestly pretty underwhelming, he was more of a real person than a book mmc - he kept giving up on them as a couple without really trying to fight for them.

That being said, it was cute, fun and cosy.

Got an early copy of The Cinnamon Spice Inn before it’s release (thank you NetGalley and Bookouture).

This was a pleasant read. Loved the cosy, autumn vibes and the storyline of main characters. The book was quite easy to read and the rest of the characters in the book were interesting.

Can’t wait to read more of Maple Falls stories. 🍁🍂

The Cinnamon Spice Inn is the perfect fall romance—think swoony small-town autumn vibes, spiced-latte charm, and a dash of second-chance magic. When Zach returns to renovate Madison’s family inn, their forced proximity reignites old sparks—complete with flirty banter, seasonal enchantment, and a love worth saving. It’s cozy, sweet, and just spicy enough to feel like a warm treat.

The Cinnamon Spice Inn is like a wonderful autumn hallmark movie but in book form. It is well paced, with interesting characters that you become invested in. I found myself rooting for Maddy and Zach whilst also wanting Maddy to not give up everything! The tension is well written between them and the setting is beautiful, really transporting me to this Autumn town even though it's a hot summer's day! Looking forward to reading the sequel!

Ok, but The Cinnamon Spice Inn was freaking adorable! This is absolutely perfect for anyone looking for cozy autumnal vibes with some spice thrown in!

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧:
- childhood sweethearts
- lovers to enemies to lovers
- small town romance
- opposites attract
- second chance romance
- forced proximity
- miscommunication

If you love cozy small-town romances with just the right amount of spice, The Cinnamon Spice Inn is your next autumn feel-good fix. Madison is an ambitious NYC food writer and returns to Maple Falls to save her beloved family inn, only to clash (and sizzle) with her ex-turned handyman, Zach. Packed with slow-burn chemistry, enemies-to-lovers tension, and warm, homey vibes, this one’s a total autumnal treat! Think Gilmore Girls meets steamy comfort food. Irresistible!

⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Cinnamon Spiced Inn delivers exactly what it promises—a cozy, small-town romance wrapped in an autumnal atmosphere. The setting is charming, and the story has a gentle, easy-to-read quality that would pair perfectly with a blanket and hot chocolate by the fire.

That said, I found the plot stayed fairly surface-level, and I struggled to connect deeply with the characters. The persistent lack of communication between the leads was more frustrating than endearing, which made it harder to root for their relationship.

Overall, it’s a sweet, seasonal read for when you want something light and comforting, but it might not leave a lasting impression.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Cinnamon Spice Inn – My ARC Review

From the very first page, The Cinnamon Spice Inn felt like stepping into the coziest corner of autumn. You can almost hear the crunch of leaves underfoot, smell the cinnamon in the air, and taste the warm, honeyed lattes that seem to follow the characters around.

Madison and Zach… oh, where do I even start? They’re the perfect recipe for an enemies-to-lovers romance—equal parts banter, tension, and that spark you know is going to catch fire sooner or later. Watching them work together to bring the old inn back to life was like watching two stubborn chefs share a kitchen—messy, frustrating, but oh-so satisfying once they find their rhythm.

And yes—it’s absolutely slow burn. The kind of romance where a single glance across the room makes you grin like an idiot. The kind where your heart starts beating faster because you know that this moment is leading somewhere, even if they’re both pretending it’s not.

The setting itself is another character—Maple Falls wraps around you like a knitted blanket. Between the laughter, the inn’s history, and the warmth of the small-town community, this book gives you that feeling of coming home, even if you’ve never been there before.

By the end, I wasn’t just rooting for Madison and Zach—I wanted to book a stay at the Cinnamon Spice Inn, curl up in front of the fire, and never leave.

If you love autumn, slow burn, spicy chemistry, and small-town charm, The Cinnamon Spice Inn is exactly the escape you need.

It may still be summer, but I am 100% not above blasting the AC, curling up in a blanket, and pretending it’s peak October, especially for a book like The Cinnamon Spice Inn.

This was such a cozy delight. Totally lives up to the Gilmore Girls and Dream Harbor comparisons, and Harper Graham’s descriptive writing had me aching for fall. I could practically smell the cinnamon, hear the crunchy leaves, and imagine bopping around my favorite local apple festival while reading. Absolute autumn vibes, but with a love story that actually delivers (plus…some spiceeee).

Madison and Zach’s enemies-to-lovers, second-chance romance is equal parts banter, tension, and “COME ON YOU TWO" moments. The small-town setting? Adorable. The Halloween opening? Festive perfection. The chemistry? Off the charts.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the ARC. I'm already looking forward to future stories from Maple Falls!

This is the kind of story that feels like coming home- wrapped in the scent of autumn air and the comfort of familiar faces. The small town setting brims with charm, layered with moments of nostalgia, longing, and hope. If you’ve ever dreamed of a second chance- at love, at family, at life- you’ll be swept away. Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls and heartwarming romance that lingers long after the last page. Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for gifting me the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The Cinnamon Spice Inn is the kind of book you want to curl up with on a crisp autumn afternoon—wrapped in a blanket, mug of something warm in hand, and absolutely no plans to move until the last page is turned.

From the very first chapter, Harper Graham pulls you into the charming, cinnamon-scented world of the inn, where small-town magic meets second chances. The setting is vividly atmospheric—think golden leaves, cozy fireplaces, and the irresistible smell of baked goods floating through the air. I swear I could taste the cinnamon rolls.

The romance? Sweet and slow-burning, with just the right amount of spark. I fell hard for the innkeeper and couldn’t get enough of the tension, the banter, and the way their pasts gently unfolded into something tender and real. There’s something so comforting about a love story that feels like coming home.

Graham’s writing is warm and heartfelt, with side characters that truly add depth to the story without stealing the spotlight. It’s a story about healing, belonging, and finding joy in unexpected places—and it left me with the happiest, coziest kind of book hangover.

If you’re a fan of Hallmark vibes, cinnamon-sweet romances, or books that make your heart feel full, don’t sleep on this one. Harper Graham has officially earned a spot on my cozy romance must-read list!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book. I was looking for a light-hearted, easy read, and this story delivered exactly that. I loved the scene building—Maple Falls truly came to life through the author’s descriptions, and I could picture the town vividly in my mind. The descriptions of the food were another highlight for me; they were so tempting that I wish the author had included some recipes at the back of the book.

I was intrigued by the mysterious letters and had hoped this element would be explored more fully. Unfortunately, the mystery never really developed, which I found disappointing. I also struggled to connect with the main characters. Their conversations felt stilted, their decisions often didn’t make sense, and at times their behaviour came across as childish and immature.

That said, if you’re looking for a light-hearted holiday read, this book would be a perfect choice.

Thank you to NetGalley for an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

The Cinnamon Spice Inn is everything you're looking for in a cozy, fall romance. When Madison receives a letter that her family's Midwestern inn is in trouble and in danger of closing, she leaves her home in NYC to help her father. She had left years ago to pursue her dream of living in the big city, and ended up leaving behind the love of her life, Zach.

This is a second chance romance filled with Hallmark-esque vibes, with just a dash of spice. The miscommunication trope is leaned on heavily here, and it is used more than once as Zach and Madison dance around each other for most of the book. The whole town is rooting for them to make it, and to see The Cinnamon Spice Inn return to its former glory. If you enjoy a warm, small town setting during the fall months filled with romantic tension, then definitely give this one a read.

I love everything fall!!!

This was such a cute, small town romance read! There’s everything from banter, spice, a handyman MMC, and pumpkins. I recommend giving this a read if you’d like a cute fall book! I’m excited for the series to continue.

Madison receives a mysterious note urging her to go back home to Maple falls and help her widowed father who is struggling with the family Inn.

Zach is the Maple falls resident handy man who is called upon to help repair the Inns roof after a storm sends a tree crashing through it.

Bit the pair have a bigger issue, as they are childhood sweethearts who’s relationship ended 6 years previously after Madisons career took her to New York and a lack of communication.

Can the former lovers put things to one side and help breath life back into to the Inn? And is a second chance at romance on the cards.

This was a great opening book to the Maple Falls series, if you love the Dream harbour series then you will enjoy this one as well.

⭐️ 4/5 | 🌶️ : 2/5

This book was everything I want in a cozy fall romance! Small-town charm? ✔️
Friends-to-lovers trope? ✔️
A sassy, spunky Gran I absolutely adored? ✔️✔️✔️

The autumn vibes were strong, the romance was sweet with the perfect touch of heat, and the setting made me want to book a stay at a cozy lakeside inn immediately. If you’re craving a warm, feel-good love story with cinnamon-scented charm, The Cinnamon Spice Inn is it!

🍂💛 Highly recommend if you’re in the mood for something heartwarming and lightly spicy this season!

🍂✨ ARC Review ✨🍂
Thank you to NetGalley & Bookouture for the free copy!
Imagine…
🍁 Golden leaves swirling in the breeze
🏡 A small-town inn dressed head-to-toe in autumn décor
☕ The smell of cinnamon, coffee, and apple pie in the air
📚 Cozy nights by the fire while romance sparks next door
That’s the vibe this book nailed.
The descriptions were so rich I could practically hear the crunch of leaves and taste the pumpkin bread. Autumn is my favorite season, and this setting had me ready to pack a bag and move in.
…And then the romance happened. 😅
For something tagged “enemies to lovers,” it felt more like “I’ve missed you since page two.” Madison is already daydreaming about Zach by chapter three, and honestly, I lost count of how many times she thought about his hands. The miscommunication was next-level frustrating — they literally spent years apart over something that took one minute to clear up… and then kept repeating the same mistake.
Madison? Not my favorite.
Zach? Sweet, but also not big on, you know, talking.
Me? Low-key rooting for them to stay single.
If you want flawless fall vibes and can ignore romance red flags, you’ll probably adore this. But if you need believable relationship tension, maybe enjoy this one for the scenery alone.
⭐ 3 stars for me — 5 stars for the atmosphere 🍂

I am incredibly grateful to Harper Graham, Bookouture, and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy of "The Cinnamon Spice Inn."

This book is a quintessential autumn romance, a true equivalent of a cozy Hallmark movie with an extra dash of spice! From the very first page, Harper Graham’s writing transports you to the charming small town of Maple Falls in October. She masterfully paints vivid pictures and cozy scenes - think beautiful autumn leaves, light reflecting on the lake, the nostalgic magic of a family's inn, and small yet subtle details which really bring the small town vibe to life.

This story is the romance book equivalent of a delicious sweet treat. Warning, it just might make you have an insane craving for an apple cinnamon vanilla latte. The author has fill this book to the brim with mouthwatering descriptions of all things fall, from cinnamon rolls to decadent desserts. It’s a slow (emphasis on slow) burn romance that lets you savor every moment of the story—perfect for those who love to take their time and marinate in a good read.

You'll find yourself rooting for Madison and Zach, even through all their highs and lows. Their journey is a sweet and heartwarming fall romance about rediscovering first love and taking a chance on a new chapter. Plus, all the animals in the story are adorable, especially the cute puppy named Cocoa, who was a total scene-stealer.

"The Cinnamon Spice Inn" is a perfect book to curl up with a blanket and a cup of cider, light a candle, and celebrate sweater weather. It's an absolute must-read for anyone who is obsessed with fall, summerween, and a reminder to embrace the magic of the season.

A perfect read for fans of:
🍂 Fall romances
❤️ Slow-burn love stories
🎃 Small-town, cozy settings
🍁 Hallmark movies with a little bit of extra spice

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The second I saw Gilmore Girls in the blurb, I was in. That show has had my little black heart in a chokehold for years, and this book delivered all the cozy-but-chaotic small-town vibes I was hoping for.

A mysterious letter drags her back from NYC to save the inn she grew up in… and who’s there swinging a hammer? Her broody ex she hasn’t spoken to in six years. The pining. The tension. The infuriating lack of communication. I felt it all.

Set during a fall festival, The Cinnamon Spice Inn is basically Gilmore Girls meets a cozy mystery with a slow-burn, second-chance romance that brings the spice, the heart, and the small-town drama.

If you’re into save-the-inn stories, broody exes, mysterious letters, and all the autumn magic, this one’s a winner.

Huge thanks to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for my ARC.