Oh my GOSH! I can not stop thinking about this book. I have shared it with all my gal pals who read. It just had all the feel good feels and was just precious. Beautifully written.

What a sweet book! If you are in the mood for a cozy, fall read, The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore should be your next read!

This book was everything I wanted it to be and so much more. I dare say this might be my new favorite series. I read the first book last year and fell in love. I loved it so much that I was honestly worried that nothing could come close to it. I am so glad I was proven wrong. Reading this book was like getting a deep hug from the man of your dreams while he chews Big Red gum. If you are a fan of Gilmore Girls and like a little spice with a deliciously mysterious plot, then you really should quit reading this review and crack the book open already. You won't be disappointed. spice 3/5

Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Sweet, Spicy, and Totally Addictive
Okay, so, The Cinnamon Bun Book Store is basically like a warm hug in book form, if hugging also leads to more steamy pursuits. It's got everything you could want: a cute bookstore owner, a hot fisherman, and a mystery that'll keep you guessing.
Hazel, the bookstore manager, is totally relatable. And Noah? I'm a sucker for a ginger, and he's a cinnamon roll himself.
The mystery part was pretty cool too. But let's be real, the best part was watching Hazel and Noah's relationship blossom. It was like watching a slow-burn rom-com, but with way better characters.
If you're looking for a book to curl up with and forget about the world, this is it. Trust me, you won't regret it.

Adding this author to my must read list after being gifted this A R C and happily volunteering my review.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

When I read the Pumpkin Spice cafe I couldn’t wait for the next in the series and let me tell you this one did not disappoint! I read this is one sitting and I was hooked! I think I may have even liked this one better.

Hazel is a 29 year old book seller who has never really had any adventures in her life. Now she’s two months away from turning 30 and she wants to have adventures before her big birthday. Then one day someone starts leaving book askew in her shop…but once she goes to fix them she notices they are dog eared and passages are highlighted. She doesn’t think anything about it until she mentions it to the hot local fisherman who mentions they might be clues to a scavenger hunt. So she recruits him to help her and they go on a huge scavenger hunt to have adventures before her birthday! But will love be her biggest adventure of all?

This was such a fun cozy read.
4/5 stars and I would highly recommend this whole series so far!

The perfect end of summer read! Hazel and Noah’s love story was adorable. Just like the first in the series I continue to find myself charmed by the fictional town of Dream Harbor. If I could live in any fictional town - it’s Dream Harbor. The secondary characters are just so quirky and endearing. If you loved the first book or even if you love Gilmore Girls - this is a must read! I flew through the book. It was really sweet that Hazel and Noah discovered new parts of themselves together. They really brought out the best in each other. Don’t let the cozy name fool you there is still spice 😉 I enjoyed the cozy mystery aspect of trying to figure out who was leaving in the bookstore to encourage Hazel to get out of her comfort zone and have fun! I found her character to be so relatable. I won’t give away any spoilers but that ending was so sweet! Truly the perfect ending.

Look at that cover! This book contains all the good stuff that makes up my dreams. There's a great cozy setting, so many books, a cute bunch of shops, mystery, love, and more! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

This is the perfect second book in this series! I enjoyed Hazel and Noah's story. I loved the idea of the secret messages inside the books encouraging Hazel to go on adventures and Noah being the perfect partner! The only thing I wish we got more of was Noah with his family. I think both of their families kind of fell off in this story and it would have been nice to have a little more of that in there.

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore
Rating: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 3/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️

A huge thank you to One More Chapter, Netgalley, and Laurie Gilmore for granting me access to this ARC.

Laurie Gilmore’s second book of her Dream Harbor series did not disappoint! After reading (and absolutely LOVING!!!) The Pumpkin Spice Cafe last fall, I was thrilled to read the second installment of this wonderfully cozy and cute series. This is a perfectly quintessential small town romance with a cozy mystery element, late summer adventures, swoon worthy moments throughout, and spice.

Hazel, who is turning 30 soon and has been extremely responsible throughout her twenties, sets out to do something different and go on an exciting adventure. The opportunity arises when she starts finding random clues in the books from the bookshop where she works. This gives Noah, the sexy fisherman who has been harboring a crush on Hazel, the opportunity to spend more time with her. As the story progresses, we see Hazel become more carefree and fun-loving, while Noah grows in confidence. Overall, such great character development! Hazel and Noah have incredible chemistry and their differing personalities work well together.

This entire series is so comforting and I can’t wait for the next Dream Harbor book!

Hazel’s quest to decode secret messages hidden in books leads her to a heartwarming scavenger hunt with the charming fisherman, Noah. Their journey through Dream Harbor is as fun and flirty as it is endearing, with their chemistry popping like fresh cinnamon buns from the oven. The cozy small-town setting and vibrant characters make this read feel like a warm hug. I loved reading it.

~Small-Town Romance, He Falls First, Opposites Attract, Mystery, and more!~

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore is a cozy small-town romance. Hazel is months away from turning thirty and can't help but feel she has wasted her twenties playing it safe. After some mysterious marked-up books appear in The Cinnamon Bun Book Store, she decides to take it as a sign and live the last couple months of her twenties up following the clues and having fun. With the help of the younger, handsome fisherman, Noah, will she find out who is leaving the clues? Will she finally stop playing it safe? Will she and Noah turn into something more?

3.5| This was a very cozy and easy read. I initially did not know it was part of a series, but I am now very interested in reading the first book better to understand the town and context of the side characters. Hazel's character is very relatable and felt like someone who could be a real person, not just a book character. I loved her growth from being insecure to being happy and confident in herself and her body. Even though Noah and Hazel are such opposites, I felt they had a lot of good chemistry and bounced off each other's energy well. Seeing both perspectives was nice and helped me understand where both characters were and how they felt about the relationship. I do wish this book was a little more heavy on the mystery aspect. There isn't really any conflict besides the lack of communication between the characters about their feelings. It got a little frustrating, and at times, I just wanted to yell at them to say how they felt about each other.

One thing that bothered me was some of the wording of the sentences. It felt a little awkward at times. I also wasn't particularly a fan of hearing about Noah's past experiences. While it helped me understand who the character was, it felt a bit much. I did love Noah's character growth and his relationship with his family progress. I would have loved to see Hazel meet his family and a more in-depth scene of Noah meeting Hazels family formally. The town felt very cozy and very realistic with everyone being in eachother business. I loved Hazels friendships and how much she relays on her friends. I wish we saw more of Hazel's relationship with her parents. I would have liked to see a little bit more between the end of the book and the epilogue.

Overall, this book was cozy and quick to read. I loved the characters and their personality. The town of Dream Harbor is adorable and one I'll definitely be interested in reading more about. I was so excited to read this book and even more excited to see what's next. The cozy vibes of this book can't be beat.

Never been adventurous, love books versus adventure, but questioning if the quiet life is all there is - so a little scavenger hunt with the town hottie is just what the doctor ordered! A fun small town with likeable characters, a good vacation or weekend read.

I didn't realize this was the 2nd book in a series and I don't use TikTok so I don't know about the "viral TikTok phenomenon, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe" -- but this was a very enjoyable stand alone read, too. But I would like to go back and read the first one.

Hazel has a big birthday coming up and she's re-thinking a lot about her life, and decides she needs to say "yes" to more fun! I totally understood this part. She runs a bookstore and finds a mis-shelved book and when she opens it, finds a certain passage underlined and takes it to heart. She continues to find these mystery clues and decides to follow them - with the help of handsome, fisherman Noah who's always up for adventure. It's a sweet, spicy romance and a fun read.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

I want to start by thanking the author and publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. I finished this book in a day! I found it to be very easy to read!

Such a cute and lighthearted read! Absolutely loved noah and hazel’s relationship. I was already in the fall mood so this was the perfect read. The only thing I didn’t like was how frustrating it was that they both refused to just say they had feelings for each other.

****Publishing September 3, 2024****

Hazel owns the Cinnamon Bun Book Store in Dream Harbor. She is approaching 30 and wants to change her single status. Noah, a local fisherman, has taken an interest in Hazel. When Hazel discovers books with highlighted passages, she begins to wonder. She asks Noah to help her figure it out. What will she discover? Who is doing this? Will this lead her to a love interest?

A fun and entertaining book with a satisfying ending. I loved the mystery element in this book! When books are being left in her bookstore with highlighted passages, Hazel has to figure out who is doing it, which sends her on a scavenger hunt. Such a clever premise! If you love cozy mysteries, then this book is for you! A perfect book to read with a cup of tea!

Thanks to Harper 360, I was provided an ARC of The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Ahhhhh!! I absolutely adored this novel and did not want it to end! I adored everything about this book from the visual description of the town created in my head by the authors description, to the actual characters and their budding romance. This is the perfect fall cozy read, that will have you craving Cinnamon rolls and a good throw blanket!


Hazel, whom is about to turn 30 has realized that she has lived her life very carefully and safely in her twenties and sets out to do something different and more sporadic before turning 30. That opportunity comes when she begins finding random issues with books within the bookshop she works full time. The first book she finds out of its original place has a dog eared page and also a highlighted portion of the book. Hazel takes a chance at looking for these clues and they lead her to Noah.

Noah has his eyes on Hazel and wants an opportunity to see if they can work out and persuades Hazel to give him a chance. Noah is so sweet, and loving! I adored him and Hazel together.

I went into this novel fairly blind out of pure love for the first novel and was highly anticipating this novel! I am sooo thankful I was provided an opportunity to read an ARC of this novel by Harper 360, NetGalley and the author Laurie Gilmore. I adored this novel and truly binge read it around a busy work schedule in less than 24 hours.

If you loved the first novel, definitely pick this one up! I have already preordered my copy!

I really enjoyed reading this book! I was initially a little nervous, because it is third person POV but this was a great book. Hazel’s quest to decode secret messages hidden in books leads her to a heartwarming scavenger hunt with the charming fisherman, Noah. Their journey through Dream Harbor is as fun and flirty as it is endearing, and such a great fall read. Their chemistry was just perfection. The cozy small-town setting and vibrant characters make this read feel like a warm hug, and also the right balance of sweet and spicy. Overall, I loved this book and this entire series and I cannot wait for the next book!

After adoring the Pumpkin Spice Cafe, I couldn’t wait to dive into this one. What a warm and cozy read. Thank you NetGalley.

First I would love to thank Harper 360 and NetGalley for the arc of "The Cinnamon Bun Book Store" by Laurie Gilmore.
This book literally has my favorite tropes opposites attract, small town, forced proximity, and he falls first!
So far out of this year, I have to say this was my favorite read and definitely in my Top 5 books! I enjoyed how Hazel and Noah were not perfect (like in real life) and that we could definitely relate to the main characters (honestly all the characters). Ever since I read The Pumpkin Spice Cafe, and heard about The Cinnamon Bun Cafe, I immediately added it to my TBR! These two books were perfect and I really don't think I can thank NetGalley and Harper 360 enough!!! You guys will definitely enjoy this cozy read!!

Thank you Harper 360 and NetGalley for the arc of "The Cinnamon Bun Book Store" by Laurie Gilmore.

5/5 🌟

🍁 opposites attract
🍁 small town
🍁 forced proximity
🍁 he falls first

One of my favourite reads this year so far! The setting was adorable, the characters lovable and the plot was great. I really enjoyed that Noah and Hazel were not perfect people and I could relate with Hazel a lot. The Pumpkin Spice Cafe has been on my tbr for the longest time but never got around to it, however starting with the second book in the series was no issue at all. I cannot wait to read the third book in the series.

📖 ARC REVIEW 📖

Thank you @harpercollins360 for an early copy of The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore by @lauriegilmore_author. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. 🤍

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5/5
Release date: September 3rd, 2024

Blurb: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/196241667-the-cinnamon-bun-bookstore?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=HzgvK90kQx&rank=1


The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore is so so good, and I would argue it’s even better than the first book in the series, The Pumpkin Spice Café! It’s an adorable small-town romance between bookseller Hazel and fisherman Noah, who have been attracted to each other since the first time they met.

Hazel was turning thirty in a few months and realized that she felt stuck in her life, having the same job, same friends, and being in the same town for so long, she wanted to experience some fun and adventure before she hit that milestone in her life. Her character is very relatable; she’s somehow satisfied with how her life is going, being in her comfort zone and all, but feels like there’s more she can do and experience.

Coincidentally, she finds defaced books in her bookshop, dog-eared and with some highlighted passages, seemingly giving her clues on how to have fun. Seeking Noah’s help, the fisherman who doesn’t do long-term relationships, they complete or do each activity highlighted in each book Hazel finds at the bookstore, and with each activity, their attraction for each other grows stronger, and I swear their banter never fails to make me smile! And while they were only doing those fun activities as friends (but honestly I feel like they’re dates with all Noah and Hazel’s flirting!), I can’t help but think that Noah was getting free date ideas from the books’ clues. (But he did come through at the end with a huge grand romantic gesture – which was one of the sweetest ones I have read thus far - *swooonnnn*)

Both Hazel and Noah’s character growth in this book was very evident – with Noah’s help, Hazel was able to get past her insecurities, and Noah finally had that sense of being enough for somebody – their growth made this book all the more satisfying to read.

The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore was such a fun and easy read, with lots of chemistry and spice from Hazel and Noah, and the other characters in Dream Harbor being the ever-nosy but supportive bunch, I would highly recommend you guys pick this up when it releases next month! Ready your pumpkin spice lattes and autumn music playlist for a full Dream Harbor reading experience.

The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore is a small town romance about bookstore manager Hazel and fisherman Noah.

This book is another trip into Dream Harbor with many characters we've already met in the Pumpkin Spice Café.

With Hazel's 30th birthday approaching she regrets playing it so safe in her 20s, as codes begin to appear in books in her store, she begins a scavenger hunt for adventure with the help of Noah. Hazel and Noah have amazing chemistry, and although they're complete opposites they compliment each other's personalities.

This next book in the dream harbor series was a quick and cozy read, I love these characters and can't wait to see what comes next.

Thanks to the publisher & author for the ARC of this book, Hazel who wants to have this great & exciting summer before her 30th birthday, decides to follow clues from her books. Unbeknownst to her who put them there relies on her on the special town hottie for help. Love her & her friends and family, can’t wait to read the Christmas tree farm!

I loved this so much that I read it in one sitting! The love those characters had for each other was so heartwarming to read. I would describe The Pumpkin Spice Cafe as the funny one, and this one as the sweet one. I loved both so much and I’m glad I found this author!

I liked this book because it has a neat plot with a touch of mystery that intrigued me. The idea of codes and secret messages is what actually pushes Hazel to go on an adventure and Noah is the perfect companion for her. Hazel and Noah are great characters and have a good dynamic between the two with opposite personalities. It was wonderful, the perfect ending and such a great cozy atmosphere. I highly recommend it!

Thank you to Harper360 and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore is a heartwarming romance set in a quaint, small town. Hazel is approaching her thirtieth birthday and feels like she’s spent her twenties being too cautious. When she discovers some mysteriously annotated books at The Cinnamon Bun Book Store, she takes it as a sign to make the most of her last few months in her twenties, following the clues and embracing spontaneity. With the assistance of Noah, a charming and younger fisherman, will she uncover the identity of the person leaving the clues? Will she finally take more risks? Could something deeper develop between her and Noah?
This was a warm and effortless read. Hazel is a character many can relate to, feeling very much like someone you might know in real life, rather than just a fictional figure. I appreciated her journey from insecurity to becoming content and confident in who she is, both in mind and body. Despite Noah and Hazel being so different, their chemistry was evident, and they complemented each other nicely. Seeing the story from both characters’ perspectives added depth and helped me grasp their emotions and thoughts about their relationship. However, I wish there had been more focus on the mystery element. The only real tension stemmed from the characters’ lack of communication about their feelings, which was a bit frustrating. At times, I just wanted to tell them to be honest with each other.
I did enjoy seeing Noah's character develop and the progress in his relationship with his family. I would have liked a scene where Hazel meets Noah's family, as well as a more detailed depiction of Noah meeting Hazel's family. The town itself was depicted as very cozy and realistic, with everyone involved in each other’s lives. I loved Hazel’s friendships and how much she depends on her friends. I wish there had been more exploration of Hazel’s relationship with her parents. I also think there could have been more content between the conclusion of the story and the epilogue.
All in all, this was a charming and quick read. The characters and their personalities were delightful, and the town of Dream Harbor is utterly charming—I’m definitely interested in reading more about it. I was thrilled to dive into this book and am looking forward to what’s next. The cozy atmosphere of this story is truly unmatched.

Spicy contemporary male female romance. I really enjoyed this book! Both leads were interesting and relatable. The way they came together was believable and really cute. Lots of fun and super cozy. I can't wait to read the first book (though this is a standalone I wish I had read them in order).

Perfect mix of Cozy AND Spicy!!!! Guuuurl sign me up 🤣 this was such a cute read and I loved that this was giving innocent vibes with our adorable bookstore worker Hazel who’s realizing she never had her wild 20s moment and enlists the hottie fisherman Noah to help her let loose for the summer. This was such a great read to help me prep for the cozy end of summer and transition into fall vibes. It included all my favorite things books, hot men, and a girl learning to love to me herself unapologetically. This was my first book in the series and I will definitely be going back to read the pumpkin spice cafe ♥️

Hazel works at the bookstore in her small town. She’s about to turn 30 and has been feeling in a rut. When she discovers a book askew on the shelves that has been highlighted, she decides to go out and recreate the scenes.

Noah is the local playboy. He’s a bartender and fisherman who has been crushing on Hazel for months. He drops into the bookstore regularly asking for recommendations, just to see her. When he gets wind of the whole defaced books situation, he insists on helping Hazel make the most of her summer.

It’s a third person, dual POV, small town, spicy, cozy romance. The town is charming, sweet, and endearing. If you like B.K. Borison’s “Lovelight Farms” series, add this to your TBR right now! It’s like if you took a Hallmark movie, but added steam.

The nod to the name change of the book made me laugh. We love a self aware queen! Though with all the mentions of summer, I’m curious about why they switched the cover art to look like fall. This book def gives end of summer vibes.

I wanna know more about Annie and the bar owner she has one sided beef with. It looks like book 3 already has characters assigned to it, so maybe book 4? Fingers crossed!!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my advanced digital copy!

this was another great read in the dream harbor series. we follow hazel a bookseller, and noah a fisherman. hazel is worried about turning 30 feeling like she hasn't lived. when she find this savanger hunt. she need noah help to work out the cluses.

I loved getting the chance to return to Dream Harbor. These characters feel like friends, and the town feels like a place you never want to leave. There is some good spice in the romance but not too much that it loses the story. The book is well written. It is a perfect, cozy read! I highly recommend this book for when you want a quick and comfy romance. It will not disappoint!

This book was everything I wanted it to be. I was in a reading slump, and this is the only book that was about to hold my interest and I fell in love with the characters. I cannot wait to read the rest of this series.

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore was such a sweet and spicy book. I loved meeting Hazel and Noah and the fact that their romance grew through quotes in books was so adorable. Hazel, an introverted almost 30 year old, finds a book mis-shelved and highlighted in when looking through the romance section of the book store she works at. She realizes the highlighted part of the book is a clue in a sort of birthday treasure hunt. She enlists the help of Noah, a handsome younger man who does fishing tours in their quaint town, to complete each activity as the clues show up in books at the store. Over time, Hazel and Noah develop feelings for each other and I loved reading their love story.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own. 4 stars!

I loved Hazel and Noah’s story, especially after loving the Pumpkin Spice Cafe. I was excited to read this and loved every second of it! I can’t wait for the next one.

The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore by Laurie Gilmore
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I 100% applied for this ARC because of the authors name, so thank you to @Netgalley for sending it to me in exchange for my honest review.

This was a perfect summer read as the story is all about Hazel making the most of her summer before turning 30. She suddenly realizes that she's bored with her life. She's worked in the same bookstore, in the same small down she grew up in, and doesn't really do much for fun. When random clues start showing up at the bookstore, she takes it as a sign and starts following them.

Noah has secretly had a crush on Hazel for months, so when she asks for his help following the clues and having fun adventures for the summer, he's all in for any excuse to spend time with her.

The two have lots of mutual friends and lots of small town neighbors keeping an eye as them as they start hanging out together and realizing how much they enjoy each other's company. In some respects, this book was super cheesy and small town wholesome... until you got to the spicy parts that were decidedly unwholesome, so it was slightly discordant in that respects, but not unenjoyable.

I loved this book! I have a full review up on Goodreads as well, but this was a perfect read. I related to hazel which made me love her even more and I fear that the love Noah had for Hazel I might never fid in my lifetime. it was so beautifully written and I think I read this books just smiling and giggling. I usually hate books in third person but I did not mind one bit with this one. I think this may have been my favorite book ive read all year!

Thank you Harper 360 and Netgalley for this ARC.

While this book did take place in the summer, its the perfect cozy romance for fall. Make it make sense ??? I loved everything about this. If I am being honest I never read the first one but this one was amazing that I think I need to go back and read immediately.

Charming and cozy, I read this in one sitting! I loved following the characters on their journey to solve the mystery but omg the spice! I loved the spice!

I received this arc after book 3, The Christmas Tree Farm, and I was so excited to read the rest of this series that I devoured this book in one day. I loooove this sweet little town, which is entirely new for me as I usually do not get too interested in side characters. I have a particular distaste for hearing about how 'experienced' a male love interest may be, which seems to be a theme for this author. I also get very irritated very quickly by miscommunication tropes, but at the end of the day I can recognize that it is a very popular romance trope for a reason. Overall I really enjoyed this book as an addition to such a sweet series.

Such a cozy, cute, and fun romance! If you want a good palette cleanser with end of summer/early fall vibes and spice, this is the perfect book for that. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

You know how some sequels don’t live up to the first book? That was NOT the case with Gilmore’s latest novel.

I loved every moment between Noah and Hazel. They were absolutely perfect together. Couple Goals for sure. And the spice? Goodness, I’m fanning myself just remembering it.

In this novel we follow Hazel and Noah. Hazel works at a bookstore and begins to find these mysterious messages (or clues) in some of the books. These clues give her the nudge she needs to live her life freely until her 30th birthday (2 months away). Noah has had a crush on Hazel for the last year and comes into the bookstore every week to see her and buy her latest book recommendation. When he finds out about the messages, he wants in on the adventure. Who is leaving the clues, and will this duo find the treasure at the end? (Psst, the treasure is love).

This book is perfect for someone who is looking for a relaxing read. Yes, there is an interesting plot that moves, but it has a chill vibe…know what I mean? I’ve been super stressed the last few weeks, and this series has been the perfect mellow book to put me at ease.

Not only did I receive this book as an ARC from the publisher and NetGalley, but I received the next book featuring Jeanie’s brother Bennet. I can’t wait to dive into the next one! I’m not ready to leave Dream Harbor!!

I was planning on reading this book in September with book one just to get the fall vibes, but gosh I am happy I read it right away (and in one sitting).

Contrary to the cover, It felt more like a summery beach read than Fallish but it was very cozy and such a cute read.
Hazel, a 30 years old booklover and bookseller decided she needed real life adventure after realizing that she never lived fully her youth.
Enters Noah the fisherman and all fun casual only guy who was in fact pining for her.
Together, they will go on a scavenger hunt like adventure after finding clues hidden in her boookstore.

I just loved the coziness and mystery vibes of this book.
It was everything I wanted to read and I still plan on rereading it in september.

The perfect little cozy romance that's perfect for fall! I loved the Pumpkin Spice Cafe just as much and cannot wait for the rest of the series to release

I couldn’t resist but to read “The Cinnamon Bun Book Store after reading “ The Pumkin Spice Cafe ” couldn’t wait any longer to see what new adventures this cute small town (Dream Harbor) romance had in store🍂☕️ @lauriegilmore_author did an amazing job I love every bit of it.

Rate: Definitely 5 🌟

Mini Summary

🍂Sexy fisherman
🍂Book Boyfriend
🍂BookClub
🍂Started as a flimsy excuse to see her
🍂Cute Dates
🍂Romance Section
🍂Bookstore
🍂He fell for her first

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“ If you had told him a year ago that he would regularly be tearing through five-hundred-page books, he never would have believed it. But he loved these things. What had started out as a flimsy excuse to see Hazel had turned into something real. “ Too Cute

Literally so, SO good. The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore is the kind of book you pick up to feel warm and fuzzy. The main characters are so well written and have such fun chemistry. The playlist to go along with the story was AMAZING and was so nice to listen to while reading. This book had me giggling and kicking my feet. I really have enjoyed this series so much, each book is the perfect amount of plot and spice. The fun little clues through out the story was a fun little touch. I can't wait to see what Gilmore does next! :)

𝐞𝐀𝐫𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
4 🌟
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The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore is the second book in the Dream Harbor series and can be read as a standalone!
Now, this book gave off cozy, fall, sitting by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate vibes, lol.
I didn't like how often they (Hazel and Noah) brought up, "This is only for two months." And the whole secret messages in the books weren't a mystery to the audience, but to Hazel, they were. We knew who it was; I just wish it had been kept a mystery to us, the audience, as well. But overall, it's a good read, and I finished it in one day. The storyline held my attention. It's a really cute romance read.
𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 Sept.3
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Thank you, Netgalley, and Harper Books for the eBook in exchange for my honest review.

I received a copy of this for my honest review

After reading the Pumpkin Spice Cafe - I couldn't wait for this!

In this story our FMC is the manager of the local bookstore, which right now is called the Cinnamon Bun Book Store. She is two months from turning 30, and scared that she wasted her 20s. She was never the wild child, has been at the same job for 15 years, in the same town, with everything else the same. When she finds a book in the romance section sticking out, she goes to reshelve it but notices that it's dog eared. She looks at it and finds a highlighted quote. She gets caught by our MMC, the local fisherman who offers tours, has the reputation of only causal relationships, and has had a crush on her since he moved to Dream Harbor. He offers to have an adventurous summer with her, following the clues from the books, and giving her a chance to live. They both want to spend the time together, but are under the impression that the other is only looking for casual. Will she feel that she has done enough by the time she is 30? As a transplant, will he find a permanent home here, or need an escape to run from his past?

The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore is so cute and so perfect for a cozy autumnal(in my best British accent) romance read. This book is just adorable. I was super impressed that there is a Spotify playlist at the beginning of the book too to set the vibe. The banter between the FMC and MMC is perfect. The romance story gives you all the good feels and early love butterflies. The spice level is so well written. Its in 3rd person POV which normally takes me a minute to get into and she uses single apostrophes for dialogue versus quote marks so that was a bit different(I caught on quick, so it wasn't a big deal). A few things I absolutely loved: Age range is late twenties, LGBTQ+ representation, genuine friendship where I could connect with all characters, the plot kept me engaged for the entire book. I ate this book up in less than 2 days. It's a must read for the fall!

This story was absolutely adorable. Hazel is turning thirty and looking to shake up her seemingly stagnate life. It was very relatable. I loved the town of Dream Harbour and all the characters we meet along the way. It was fun to read as an end of summer book. It had the perfect amount of romance. I enjoyed the cozy vibes. Looking forward to the next books in this series