i love this series. daisy and elliot were so cute. a perfect easy romance read, that gives you feel good vibes. thanks Harper 360 and Netgalley

Gilmore's popular series continues, and each book, for me, has gotten better and better. I really appreciated that both Daisy and Elliott act like adults and make adult decisions in this installment-- very little reliance on the miscommunication trope! Huzzah! I find Gilmore's writing to be eminently readable; it sweeps you right along. And her descriptions of small town life make me almost reconsider my distrust of the trope.

Honestly my biggest issues (and they are minor quibbles) are the lack of diversity in the books (I can't tell the couples apart anymore, honestly) and the fact that HEA for Gilmore seems to require children. Neither of these are dealbreakers for me at this point (and I suspect for many an integral part of the series' appeal),, but I couldn't put either issue out of my mind as I read and wonder if the the series will continue in the same way.

But I can't end the review on a negative note, considering I read this one in less than 24 hours. I really enjoyed this one and look forward to reading more of the series!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper 360 for the opportunity to read and review this DRC. All opinions are mine alone.

Thank you NetGalley and Harper 360 for sending me this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

The Daisy Chain Flower Shop is a return to cozy Dream Harbor that leaves you feeling warm and sentimental. The whole crew of previous FMC and MMCs join as Daisy and Elliot find their way to each other. In this dual POV telling, we see each of them work through residual grief from past failed relationships to grapple with whether they are truly ready for a new one. I really appreciated their careful consideration and reflection on if they are really ready to act on their feelings while playing out their fake dating scheme. Their unexpectedly easy physical affection with each other continually surprises each other in hilarious ways, and I found myself cheering them on to trust it and jump in the deep end together. To anyone familiar with the Dream Harbor series, it’s no surprise this was a lovely read.

I absolutely loved Elliot and Daisy and how their relationship developed and evolved. This was such a fun and cozy story and I loved the history of Daisy and Elliot’s family woven in. I loved this story so much and will be re-reading it this summer!

Welcome back to Dream Harbor!!! I was so so excited to receive this eARC! The Dream Harbor series is one of my favorites and I couldn’t pass up the chance at another adventure with these characters.

Fake dating is one of my favorite romance tropes so I knew that would love this. Daisy and Elliot are so adorable! I love that’s kinda storm cloudy thinking that she’s cursed but all it takes is sweet shy Elliot to bring the sunshine.

Daisy was a fun character because while we know she’s a native resident of Dream Harbor, she didn’t really show up in the series until Strawberry Patch Pancake House. So it was fun to learn so much about her in this book. And Elliot! Gah I love a shy nerdy MMC and that is exactly what he is!!! He was the perfect compliment to Daisy and was so attentive to everything she needed. The perfect “fake” boyfriend!

The story that really touched me was the parallel between Daisy & Elliot and Aunt D & Nathan. Daisy reading her aunts journals and seeing that is was just as scared of love as Daisy was so touching. I loved that Daisy & Elliot gave that 2 past lovers a second chance at happiness and a chance to do differently. It’s was really so so sweet.

As always Dream Harbor brings us crazy characters and eccentric Town Hall meetings. That is always my favorite part of these books. The epilogue was also such a treat! I don’t think Laurie has taken us that far into characters futures so it was so fun to see!

As always these a such fun sweet stories that just make your heart happy! Thank you so much Harper 360 for the opportunity to read this early copy. And to Laurie Gilmore for taking us back to Dream Harbor for another wonderfully adorable story.

I loved The Daisy Chain Flower Shop, the sixth book in Laurie Gilmore’s Dream Harbor series.

This one had all the elements I’ve come to expect (and love) from her books—a sweet love story, small-town charm, and just the right amount of romance to keep you hooked. The combination of he falls first, slow burn, and fake dating made this such a fun read, and the tension built in a way that kept me turning the pages.

I ended up reading this in about 24 hours because I genuinely didn’t want to put it down. It’s one of those easy, feel-good romances that you can just sink into.

If you’ve enjoyed the other books in the Dream Harbor series, this one fits right in and delivers that same cozy, heartwarming vibe.

Many thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins 360 for the ARC to read and review.

Such a cute & cozy read Daisy & Elliot were perfect & I am a sucker for the fake dating. I think the flower shop is my favorite setting but I love all of these they are perfect between big fantasy series!

A heartfelt romance with a hint of mystery! As this is the 6th book in the series, the explanation of background and characters were sparse. I enjoyed this, as it left more room throughout the plot for the main characters. Some of the behaviors of the town were almost silly, but it matched from previous books. The story was well paced, with the mystery element and town interactions balancing the emotions. This currently stands as my favorite in the Dream Harbor Series! Highly recommend if you've read any book in the series.

Soft, sweet, and fully leaning into that cozy small-town atmosphere, this was such an easy book to settle into. I loved the thread of the “curse” and the family history woven throughout, especially how it tied into the idea of taking chances on love instead of repeating the fears of the past. It gave the story a little extra meaning beneath all the sweetness, and made Daisy’s journey feel more intentional and grounded. 🌸💛

There was so much care in this book, not just in the romance but in the friendships and the community as well. Iris’s storyline stood out to me in particular. It was such a small piece of the story, but the way early motherhood was portrayed felt honest and important. This is definitely a very sugary, gentle kind of read, but sometimes that’s exactly what you want. Cozy, comforting, and full of heart, this one was an easy four stars for me. ✨

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper 360 for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was an adorable story about two people who are so scared to get hurt again that they create a fake relationship. Of course, feelings get in the way. With a hallmark feel and a pinch of spice, this was a really cute read. Thank you to Net galley for the ARC opportunity.

This story follows Daisy, who owns a flower shop that’s gained a bit of a reputation…every wedding she’s provided flowers for (including her own past relationships) seems to end in heartbreak. Convinced she might be cursed, Daisy brings in Elliot as her fake boyfriend to prove to everyone that she’s capable of a happy, lasting relationship. Of course, what starts as pretend quickly begins to feel very real.

It felt so good jumping back into the cozy, charming small town of Dream Harbor. The sense of community, familiar faces, and heartfelt moments made this story extra special. That being said, this is a standalone so you do not need to wait until fall vibes to catch up on the other books before reading this!

Thank you so much NetGalley and Laurie Gilmore for this ARC read!

I really enjoyed The Daisy Chain Flower Shop! The charming small-town setting and lovable characters set the stage for a cozy, feel good romance! Daisy and Elliot’s fake dating trope, was sweet and engaging.

The story is easy to get into and has that warm, “Hallmark movie” vibe, which made it a great escape.

Overall, a light, enjoyable read that I’d recommend to anyone who loves cozy romance!

Dream Harbor! One of my favorite small towns to read about.

This one features Daisy, the owner of the local flower shop & love cursed FMC, and Elliot, our MMC, a shy architect who is new in town and recently has a broken heart. They enter into a fake dating situation for different reasons. For Daisy, it's to show she isn't cursed in love so her flower shop sees more business. For Elliot, it's to get his family off of his back and show them that he's moving on from his ex.

Like any fake relationship trope, our MCs fall for one another. I ate up every page of this book. Laurie Gilmore did a great job of showing their feelings grow for one another rather than just telling us about it. Meaning, during their cute banter scenes, I had a goofy smile on my face the whole time and was kicking my feet right along with them. In their more intimate moments, I felt like I was holding my breath.

There was an added layer of a mystery in here about Daisy's aunt and how that mystery unraveled helped Daisy to change and grow, which was a really great moment for that character and solidified her relationship with Elliot.

Overall, I loved this story. It can be read as a standalone without feeling lost so if this is the first one in the series you pick up, you won't miss out on anything with these two characters.

Thank you NetGalley for the early copy!

I've really enjoyed this story! I knew I'd love it when I saw it offered here.
This book has made me snicker at times. I sometimes just wanted to shake my head at Daisy. She aggravated me at times.
A little bit of repetitiveness over the same subject but I still enjoyed it
I skipped over the bedroom scenes and the cussing. There's quite a bit of it.
Elliott is an interesting character a bit nerdy but still sort of cute.
His and Daisy's banter was fun too.
I kept rooting for them because I felt that they'd make a great couple!
I did enjoy getting to know them as the story went on.
I also like Iris Daisy's best friend she was a wonderful friend and I felt like she was my friend too when the story was over.
4 stars for a job well done. I gave it 4 stars because of the cussing. I felt that it was unnecessary.
Thanks for the opportunity to read and review. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

The Daisy Chain Flower Shop was such a good (final?) trip to Dream Harbor. If you’ve liked the rest of this series, this one will hit too. Dream Harbor’s quirkiness is back, with the townspeople believing Daisy’s flower shop is cursed, after a few failed marriages that featured her flowers and Daisy’s unluckiness in love. To combat this, Daisy starts fake dating Elliot, the shy architect, to make the people of Dream Harbor feel like the curse is broken.

The dynamic between Daisy and Elliot is so sweet, particularly due to Elliot. I love how often and easily she can make him blush, and just how much he cares for her. Both of them have some understandable commitment issues, and it does get a little frustrating at points on Daisy’s side, especially when she discounts his feelings a bit in an effort to keep Elliot at arm’s length. Despite this though, he’s very patient with her and respectful of why she feels the way she does.

This was a sweet, cozy time as usual and Laurie Gilmore continues to be an auto buy author for me.

Laurie Gilmore can do no wrong. This was one of my most highly anticipated reads of 2026 and it did not disappoint! I found “The Daisy Chain Flower Shop” to be full of heart, humor, and all of the quirky things that made readers fall in love with Dream Harbor in the first place. This slow burn definitely heated up by the end and the fake dating trope was executed so well 🙌🏻 Loved Daisy (November) and Elliot’s journey and how they were exactly what they needed for each other. Highly recommend when it comes out in May! Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins for the arc and opportunity to read and review!

Thank you to NetGallery and HarperCollins for the ARC! I’m so grateful to receive this ARC and to be one of the first to read and review!

This was such a soft and comforting read that completely pulled me in! It has that cozy small-town charm that makes everything feel warm and familiar, and while there is some spice, the story really shines in its sweetness and emotional connection.

Daisy and Elliot’s romance felt so tender and genuine. It’s full of quiet moments like shy glances, tentative hand-holding, and those little bursts of affection that feel bigger than grand gestures. Their relationship unfolded in such a gentle way that made it impossible not to root for them. I loved the fake dating trope here (it’s one of my favorites!), and it worked especially well in a town where everyone is constantly watching and speculating. Daisy and Elliot were both a bit guarded because of their pasts, which made their growing feelings feel even more meaningful. The way they slowly opened up to each other, through small touches and soft smiles, was just adorable. And Elliot falling first and being completely all-in? That was everything!!

Elliot was such a standout character for me. He’s a shy and introverted architect who loves history and would rather stay out of the spotlight. It’s not often you see a male lead written this way, and it felt really refreshing. Even with his quiet nature, he showed up for Daisy in all the ways that mattered, especially when it came to standing by her side. The added layer of family history and the “curse” storyline brought something unique to the book. It blended nicely with the romance and gave their connection a deeper meaning without taking away from the cozy feel of the story. And that ending? So satisfying! I just wish I could spend more time in this world!

Daisy thinks she might be cursed and everyone in town thinks so too! I was looking for a comfort read and this fit the bill perfectly. It’s my favorite of the Dream Harbor series so far. Daisy has had a bad run of luck with her last three customer’s weddings that ended in disasters. Her own love life hasn’t been great either. The town begins to steer clear of her, afraid her curse will rub off on them. When Daisy’s ex shows up at her shop with his new fiancé, she pretends that Elliot is her boyfriend and he goes along with it. Elliot is still grieving from a divorce and knows how it feels to be left behind. He moved to Dream Harbor to start over and is an architect, designing the inn remodel. He and Daisy decide fake dating could help her business and keep his mom from being worried about him. Daisy likes his shy smile and nerdy glasses. Elliot thinks Daisy is beautiful, intelligent and funny.

My favorite part of the story is the town’s Beltane festival to celebrate spring. There’s a maypole, food trucks and fairy wine plus Daisy makes beautiful flower crowns that quickly sell out. Daisy and Elliot begin to research the history of the flower shop and her family to try and find a way to break the curse. The main characters are kind and gentle and there’s not a lot of drama except for when they run into some exes and that is really funny. It’s special to see some of the characters from earlier books, especially Iris, Daisy’s best friend (The Strawberry Patch Pancake House). I see that Gilmore will have a new series this fall starting with Big Bad Wolf and I can’t wait. Thanks so much to the author, @HarperCollins360 and NetGalley for the ARC. 05/05

I’m such a huge fan of the Dream Harbor series, and I was so excited to read this ARC—thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins 360! This book was the perfect mix of sweet, funny romance and charming small-town quirkiness. It follows two people who don’t have the best history with relationships and are both a little guarded because of it.

Daisy is trying to break the “curse” the town believes her shop has, while Elliott, who’s new in town, is busy renovating the inn. When he offers to help her break the curse, they agree to fake date—an arrangement that benefits them both. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear these two are meant for each other, but their past traumas and failed relationships make them hesitant to take that leap.

Did I mention how much I love a fake dating trope?! It’s always so much fun to read. The town has such a cozy, campy, Stars Hollow vibe that makes the story even more lovable. Add in a precious rescue puppy, and it’s basically perfection. Sometimes you just need a sweet, feel-good story that makes you smile and giggle, and this one absolutely delivers. I really hope there are more books on the way—I’m not ready for Dream Harbor to end!

I absolutely loved this book! Daisy and Elliot 🥹 Their chemistry was incredible, and I found myself rooting for them the entire time. It’s such a sweet, cozy romance, and the ending was my favorite, it felt just right.

Laurie’s writing never disappoints; her books are always a joy to read. This one also had a bit of spice, which added to the story. I’ve read all the books in the series, and I really appreciate that each one can be enjoyed as a standalone!

Tropes:
He falls first
Small town
Found family
Fake relationship


Thank you NetGalley, Laurie and Harper 360 for the eARC!

Rating: 🌟🌟 🌟🌟🌟
Publication Date: May 5, 2026

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I love the entire Dream Harbor series, and the Daisy Chain Flower Shop is my new favorite! Daisy and Elliot are just so sweet together, I just loved how obvious it was from the beginning how much they cared about each other - and how strong their communication was, even as they tried to fight their growing feelings!

I also loved the “curse” aspect of the book and how it was interwoven with a previous ancestor of Daisy. And as always, I love the pop-ups of characters from previous books!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper 360 for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinions!

I really enjoy these books! Each has a different vibe and can truly be enjoyed alone, you really don’t need to read these all or even in order! These are low angst and easy reads!

Daisy is the town florist and has recently discovered that she is cursed. Or maybe her flowers are? Definitely something is going on because a few of the couples have broken up after their weddings. A frustrated Daisy hatches plan- fake date the new guy in town to convince everyone she’s actually great with love! Hello Elliot! He’s crushed on Daisy from afar and readily agrees! These two have being unlucky in love in common as they are both divorced.

Fake dating isn’t my favorite trope but it really works here. It’s very obvious to everyone that these two are mad about each other. I genuinely enjoyed how they both were so open and honest with one another and it made their summer of falling in love very believable. I also liked getting updates on all the other couples too, plus that epilogue!

This was such a cute and easy spring read! I already love Laurie Gilmore’s Dream Harbor books, and The Daisy Chain Flower Shop totally delivered those cozy small town vibes again. The fake relationship trope felt light and natural, not overdone. One of my favorite parts was the found family energy…Dream Harbor just feels like a place you want to live. And seeing returning characters pop in made it even better if you’ve read the others. Nothing too heavy, just sweet, cozy, and a little bit magical. Perfect if you want something light and happy for spring!

This was a truly charming and heartwarming read. The story had a cozy, small-town atmosphere that made it easy to get immersed, and the characters were well-developed and engaging. Daisy and Elliot’s journey felt genuine, with a nice balance of emotional moments and lighter, feel-good scenes.

As a bookseller, I would especially recommend this title to readers who enjoy uplifting, romantic stories with strong community vibes and relatable characters. It’s the kind of book that works perfectly as a comforting, easy read.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and would happily recommend it to customers looking for a sweet and engaging romance.

I really loved the story between Elliot and Daisy. It’s so cute. I loved that it took place in the flower shop😍. I definitely recommend this book. Laurie Gilmore is still one of my favorite authors. I hope she continues to write more because I want more romance books😍. I loved that this book felt like fake dating and the ending of the story felt even more beautiful.

I REALLY enjoyed this story! I've read all the books in the series, and this one was definitely my favorite. I really loved both Daisy an Elliot, and their relationship was so sweet. Their tension was SO GOOD, and I really felt for both of them as they overcame past heartbreak and healed, allowing them to open themselves up to each other. I also really enjoyed the old diary entries and the "mystery" of figuring out the past in order to break the curse. A great read!

The next installment of The Dream Harbor series is a gem, as expected. I appreciate the earnest conversations. The candor of this couple is purely fiction because Lord knows that no complete communicates their feelings that well!

I love the throwbacks and was happy with the full circle moment. This series does a wonderful job of spiraling back to older stories. So many emotions in this one but I may know who the next couple is if…

My concern is that it is pretty ambiguous whether there will be another story in the series or, with the epilogue, it will be complete. Here’s to hoping for another!

Thank you to Harper 360, Laurie Gilmore, and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.

Review of an advanced reader copy from Harper Collins 360.

Short sweet small town story just like the rest of the series. Daisy who runs Daisy Chain Flower Shop comes from a whole lineage of Daisy's who have ran the flower shop in the family. Everyone thinks her flower shop is curses since the couples who uses her flower shop as the florist would end up breaking up.

She suddenly enlist Elliot as her fake boyfriend when her ex & his fiancé visits her flower shop looking for florists for their wedding. Both Daisy & Elliot are scarred from their past relationship mistakes. There's angst with each other but can they let go of their past doubts to make this fake relationship last?

Sweet story but it feels like maybe something is missing?

Cute cozy fake dating romance just in time for upcoming reads. This is book 6 in the Dream Harbor series but you can enjoy this sweet romance without having read the others. The mayor of Dream Harbor has stated Daisy, the owner of a florist shop, is cursed. Several weddings she’s produced arrangements for have resulted in divorce. To make matters worse, her ex-fiancé, David, shows up with his new fiancé, Hailey. But in comes new-to-town Elliot and quick thinking Daisy introduces him to David and Hailey as her new boyfriend and gets him to agree to pass as her boyfriend to ward off the “curse”. In the course of pretending, Daisy finds a diary of her Great Aunt Daisy detailing her romance. The two read it sometimes together. Daisy is determined to erase the curse and Greet Aunt Daisy may help. Sweet story. Perfect for anytime you just need to snuggle up for a good read. I’d like to thank NetGalley and Harper 360 for allowing me to read this ARC.

Another absolute HIT!!!!! I will never get tired of this series :) Laurie Gilmore has the fake dating trope down perfect and has just the right amount of spice.

Thank you to #netgalley and Harper Collins for an advanced reader copy for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Laurie Gilmore is an incredible cozy, romance storyteller and this book is no different. I jumped in immediately back into the world of Dream Harbor, like I never left and have lived there forever. Daisy's 'curse' and 'fake relationship' had me flipping pages as fast a possible. The pacing was perfect and incorporating previous leading ladies of Dream Harbor was a beautiful balance. I loved the historical connections intertwined with Daisy's past. It felt like a sweeter version of Gilmore Girls with the perfect happy ending. Taking me into multiple futures of 'breaking the curse'. What an ending!

There are some spicy scenes but they flow naturally with the book and are a great way to showcase the magnetic and deeply passionate love Daisy and Elliott have.

The Daisy Chain Flower Shop is sweet, spicy and... cursed. At least according to Daisy and the entire town. No one will use her for their wedding flowers because the last few couples that did broke up. Enter Elliot, the very sweet and nerdy architect in town to renovate houses and the inn. Daisy and Elliot decide to have a fake relationship so she can start getting business again. Sparks are flying and I was waiting to see who would fall first. I loved these two as a couple and I loved checking in to see all the other couples from prior books. Laurie Gilmore just has a way of writing a romance that will warm your heart, you know exactly what is going to happen, but you will find yourself cheering them on along the way. If you are looking for a sweet but spicy contemporary romance, I highly recommend you check out the Dream Harbor series.

Daisy and Elliot are the best fake relationship HEA I've read in a long while! This is one of the top books in the series for me. The yearning! The spice hits at around 75% of the way through and it's **chef's kiss**

The town of Dream Harbor believes flowers from Daisy's historical downtown shop are cursed because the last couple of weddings she did ended in divorce and she herself has been spurned twice. Small-town superstition is killing her business. In order to save her shop and her sanity, she enlists the help of local architect divorcee Elliot and their attraction is REAL immediately. As word spreads of their romance, Daisy and Elliot investigate a possible family connection and wrestle with opening their hearts again.

The flirting is so delicious, I breezed through this book in two days. These two were a joy to root for. The way he shows up for her, gives her understanding, and then the time and space to choose him - is EPIC. Everyone will be fully in love with Elliot long before Daisy realizes she is.

I'm guessing book 7 will feature Elliot's brother Caleb and Vivienne the hot local vet? Gilmore also gives you a satisfying 20-year-in-the-future epilogue, so you won't be left guessing on how Daisy & Elliot's HEA is going. I LOVE it when authors do that. I wish this had come out in time to add to my Easter basket! Especially BIG THANKS to the team at Harper Collins for the ARC!

What a cute, cozy romance story that takes place in a small town called Dream Harbor. I loved following Daisy and Elliot’s story of becoming friends through a fake relationship to change the minds of the town people and said ‘curse’ that is corrupting the local Flower Shop business.

This is book 6 of the Dream Harbor romance series. I will say, this one read very well as a standalone. I have books 1-3 on my physical bookshelf TBR pile, and I have not started them yet (covering my face with embarrassment… LoL). I have been told to read them in order, as past characters do come back into the story, and you will understand their back story better along the way. Well, I guess I am going backward then!

** Thank you, NetGalley, Harper 360, and Laurie Gilmore, for an eARC copy of ‘The Daisy Chain Flower Shop’.

Daisy Chain Flower Shop,
#6 in the series and yet this is the first one I’ve read 😅. Don’t mind me staring at my copy of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe that I now really want to read. I was pleasantly surprised with this one considering I’m not a huge fan of an only romance book, but with that said, I loved it. There were times it was a little slow or I was questioning why I was reading the same thing over and over again in regards to their feelings for each other, but overall the romance was good. And who doesn’t love a fake relationship?

“Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance reader copy; all opinions are my own.”

Daisy Chain Flower Shop continues the Dream Harbour series in a way that we've all come to expect. The banter, flow and plot are both endearing and enjoyable. The looping in of past characters and the quirks of the town in general really shines in this book as most of the plot revolves around the mayor's dreams having a negative impact on Daisy. It's hard not to love these characters and it was even harder to put this book down.

I love the Dream Harbor series so much! I would happily keep reading these stories forever.

Daisy’s flower shop is suffering after the town has decided the weddings she does are cursed. Her own love life seems pretty cursed too. So her solution? Fake date sweet, shy Elliot. Convince the town they’re in love. Earn back wedding business and save the shop. But naturally, fake dating leads to real feelings.

Laurie has managed to make all of her couples feel so real and their stories distinct. I thought the curse made for a fun mystery element. The hint of magic has me excited to see what she has in store with Big Bad Wolf!

But also, I hope we’ll be back in Dream Harbor sooner than later!

Thanks to Harper 360 and NetGalley for the e-ARC! All opinions are my own.

I was so excited when I received this book as an ARC from Harper Collins through NetGalley. I love to read and sell the Laurie Gilmore Dream Harbor stories and have been excited for this next story. Already pre-ordered. I have to say that this one is probably my favorite! I really enjoy how each book can be a standalone but you get to enjoy previous characters in each book. This one will definitely be a hit. Daisy and Elliot are literally two of the most endearing characters yet. Fake relationship, yes please.

Can't wait to recommend this book to my readers and customers!

Although this is is Dream Harbor #6, it was my first book by this author. I really enjoyed it. It was a nice, light romance set in a great community with plenty of interesting characters. I love a good story about a green-light hero, and the historical twist was fun. Reading this one made me want to go back and read the others. It also made me wonder who's next on the list for love.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper 360 for an ARC in exchange for my honest assessment of this work.

The Daisy Chain bookshop is by far the best in the Dream Harbor series in my opinion! It had so much more depth & history to their little town! I felt like I was really getting to know every character, even from past books so much more!

Daisy & Elliott were adorable! Daisy felt very relatable to me, I think most of us have loved & lost and then felt exactly as she did, like it would never work out again.

Iris & Archer and then Jack & Gabe were fun couples to follow while reading as well!

The whole story very much gave Firelight Festival vibes (IYKYK) — Mac serving his version of “Pattys Punch” haha. Still giving Gilmore Girls in the best way!

I think my favorite part was the journal entries! That to me is what gave it more depth, more history, made it feel like a real town even more rather than just a scene in a story!

Anyways 5/5 for sure from me! If you love Gilmore Girls & Hallmark with spice, these are it for you!

4.5 stars! Another cutie little edition to everybody favorite small-town romance series, from the actual queen of small-town romances!

The Daisy Chain Flower Shop is another usual suspect.
It's adorable, it's cozy, it's sweet and a little spicy and can be read as a stand alone if you haven't read the previous books in the series. (with tons of mentions of past main characters though!)
It is also SEASONAL! Just as the other books are. And with the way that I yearn for seasonal reads, I basically hope that this series will be never ending.
This is just perfect for spring! I am so glad to have gotten to read and enjoy it early, during what I feel is really a peak time for this sort of thing.

I almost feel like the entire Dream Harbor series is starting to blend together in my head a bit. and I am starting to lose track of people, their spouses and their businesses.
But genuinely I cannot bring myself to care because the vibes are so strong that I don't even feel like it matters.

With that being said, this books couple, Daisy and Elliot- are super cute.
This really comes through to me as being sunshine x sunshine, which is fantastic. and again... exactly what I wanted to see in a spring coded story.
It's giving me tons of happy, flowery energy!
Now, there are some elements about Daisy being "cursed", and also some hard emotions regarding failed marriages... and so on. But, I still felt the overall feel was pretty bright.

Do I even need to mention what an awesome writer that Laurie Gilmore is? Probably not!
I feel like we all know it already, but I'll talk about it anyway.
She's great! Actually so great, that I didn't even need to read the synopsis of this before deciding that I needed to read it.
I went in with high expectations, knowing that I would not be disappointed, And I wasn't!
I just think her writing style, her prose and her attention to cute, vibey details comes through so well in everything that she creates. She is one of those authors that I can tell puts thought and effort into her stories and her characters, which is impressive considering how often she releases new work!

Overall, it's great.
It seems to be pretty on-par with the rest of the series, so if you have enjoyed those, get ready for your next fun read!

Thank you to Netgalley. Harper 360 and author Laurie Gilmore, for providing me with the eARC of "The Daisy Chain Flower Shop", in exchange for my honest review!
Publication date: May 05, 2026
Reviewed on Goodreads: April 09, 2026

This was my first read of this series but I'm hooked. I was lured in initially by the cover and title since my dog's name (and this review blog) was Daisy. That said, I was immediately drawn in from the very start and found myself liking and rooting for Daisy and Elliot. Dream Harbor sounds like one of those small towns where everyone knows everyone's business almost before they do. It's also quirky enough that the town seems to have fallen into believing Daisy's flower shop is cursed due to a dream the town mayor had. Although I'm only getting introduced to many of the probably usual characters at this point, none of them seem to genuinely dislike Daisy, so that belief was a bit, uh, "out there". It was rather sad to read that in a town that seems to pride itself on knowing everything and then some about residents, however, that Elliot remains a mystery to most. Talk about not being noticed.

I definitely don't want to ruin the plot for readers so will keep this vague. Fake dating is the trope of the day here and while it isn't necessarily one of my favorites, it's sweet and works. Honestly, I was rooting for Daisy even before Elliot appeared. His quick thinking and ability to follow the upset Daisy's lead on deceiving her former boyfriend and his new girlfriend, who, no lie, she finds herself liking, made me like him immediately. That he's a history buff would have been the deciding factor for this history buff but, well, as noted, I was already rooting for them as a couple. As a new reader, I may have been hearing Daisy's background for the first time but family is obviously important to both and they find themselves caught up in looking at some old photos and digging into their family backgrounds. The idea of the curse is woven into it all and gave the story a bit more meaning to me as one who has spent some time researching my own family's heritage and backgrounds. So, all in all, as noted, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and will be looking for future books from author Gilmore as well as catching up on all I've missed.

Bottom line, a sweet story that had likable characters and a quirky but fun setting made this one a winner for me. I use the word sweet in that their connection was so cautious and was a gentle slow burn with small, usually hesitant steps together with shared looks, hand holding, and getting to know each other without relying on steamy scenes. Thanks #Harper30 for introducing me to this charming couple and the town of Dream Harbor where dreams do make a difference.

The Daisy Chain Flower Shop is the sixth book in the Dream Harbor series and follows main characters Daisy, the owner of the Daisy Chain Flower Shop, and Elliot, an architect who is new to town and working to renovate the local inn. The town is convinced that Daisy is cursed since the last several weddings she did flowers for ended in divorce, not to mention she herself has an ex-husband and an ex-fiancé. One day, her ex-fiancé shows up in her flower shop with the women he is engaged to. Daisy panics and tells them that she is dating someone right as Elliot walks into the shop. He is unknowingly conscripted to be her fake boyfriend and before they know it, rumor has spread all over town that they are dating. Determined to get Dream Harbor to think that the curse is broken, Elliot and Daisy keep up the ruse through fake dates, introducing each other to their families, and tracking down their shared ancestral history in Dream Harbor. While there is a momentary panic that they are related, they confirm they are not and slowly begin to fall for each other, all while denying it to everyone including each other.

This is another hit in the Dream Harbor series by Laurie Gilmore with favorite characters from previous books making appearances. The town's fun and quirky atmosphere also stays intact and readers are introduced to new couples that will hopefully be featured in future books. I am already looking forward to book sevens release!

Huge thank you to NetGalley, Laurie Gilmore, and the publisher for an eARC of this book!

"He looks at you like you are his entire reason for being."

"You put me back together... brought me back to myself."

3.5 Stars!

This was adorable. Elliot was this cute, awkward, shy, nerdy guy who was trying to put his life back together after divorce. Enter Daisy, who suddenly needs a fake boyfriend to convince the town that she's not cursed after two failed relationships.

Fake dating ALWAYS leads to more and it was so fun to watch these two blur the lines between fake and real until they couldn't take it anymore!

The subplot about their past family members was also super interesting as Daisy learned more about what happened to her great aunt. Anything to help break the curse!

A super cute and fast read. Love being back in Dream Harbor. And maybe looking at book 7 with Elliot's brother and the vet?!

Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins for this eARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I love this cover and title! The book is great as well. The story captured my attention right away, and I was invested in the characters’ outcomes. Gilmore crafted something sweet and fun! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you Netgalley and Harper 360 for this E-Arc.

Any book in the Dream Harbor Series is a must read for me and this did not disappoint. I love that the loveable small town cast of characters are always brought back into each story, and we even get introduced to some new ones. Daisy and Elliott were a fun couple to take on the fake dating trope. I loved how the couple dived into past history within Daisy's family and a little bit of Dream Harbor. One of my favorite parts in the book although at the end was how far into the future the epilogue was set, I would love to read more of that.

I can’t get enough of the Dream Harbor series, it’s one of those worlds I never want to leave. This installment follows Daisy, whose struggling flower shop gets tangled up in rumors of a wedding “curse.” Her solution? A fake relationship with the quiet, lovable Elliot… which of course starts to feel a little too real. I loved the mix of romance and light mystery, and the small-town charm continues to shine. Each couple in this series feels unique, and this one was no exception. The subtle magical elements add a fun twist, and I’m already excited to see where the series goes next.

Thank you so much for allowing me to read this book. This book was amazing. I fell in love with Daisy and Elliot and enjoyed the real life challenges they faced post - breakup. This book captured me from the first scene, Lauren Gilmore did an amazing job finalizing this series.

Laurie Gilmore is back to form with The Daisy Chain Flower Shop. This was such a fast and cozy read! Daisy's "curse" was brought up in the previous novel in the series and it intrigued me, so I was excited to read her story. Elliot was also mentioned previously and I appreciated his story. Elliot was shy and married his first girlfriend, only to have that relationship fizzle when they realized they didn't have much in common. He is attracted to Daisy but still recovering from heartbreak/grief and doesn't want to make a move. Daisy corrals him into pretending he is her boyfriend to save ace when her ex-fiancé shows up with his new fiancé to plan their wedding in her town.

What I Liked:
Elliot and Daisy were two sides of the same coin and I really was pulling for them
that their fake dating was a real friendship and they allowed themselves to grow in their affection for each other (but damn it was a slow burn)
how much Elliot's family loved and cared for him
Elliot was so sweet and steadfast
seeing more of Iris and Archer, one of my fav couples from the previous book in the series (Strawberry Patch Pancake House)
the town was still there, and still quirky, but more grounded in reality
The photo and connection between their ancestors

This was one of my favorites of the series, the main characters were just so likeable and her writing is stronger than it has been. Fans of Sarah Adams Rome, Kentucky series would love this book! 4.25 stars. Thanks to Net Galley and to Harper 360 for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I love all of these books! This would not be my favorite, but I love how Daisy got her happy ending and saved her shop! I enjoyed the diary entries from her Aunt and this history of the town. I enjoy small town romances, they are like a breath of fresh air! I hope there will be more Dream Harbor books in the future!! Thank you so much for a chance to read this arc, now I am ready for the book to come out so I can buy a shelf trophy and then reread all of these once I know the series is complete!