Laurie Gilmore

Get ready to fall in love with a new small town, opposites attract romance in 2024!

The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore (Dream Harbor, Book 2)

Mary Carmona

'Your friends? Logan talks to animals, Jeanie can't decide if she lives here or in her own apartment, and Annie is engaged in a one-sided feud with the owner of the only good bar in town. These friends should not be telling you how to behave, Haze'.

She was laughing again, doubling over with giggles now, her hair falling into her face. 'What I want to know,' she said, between gasping breaths, 'is do the animals talk back?'

'And the clues are going to unstick you?'

Hazel's breathy laugh sent a little thrill down Noah's spine.

'I just want to have a fun summer. What's left of it anyway.’

Noah laughed. 'Good. That would make me feel dirty.’

‘Hey.’ He grabbed her hand, keeping her next to him. ‘We'll just blame it on the blueberries!'

Hazel softened and her mouth tipped into a smile. ‘They are really strong blueberries!’

A surprised laugh burst from Noah. 'Yeah, they are.'

Laura Dobie

Hazel had brought a book to the pub. Of course she had.

If only it was more about the cosy town and less about them sleeping with each other every other chapter. 

Shari Ilg

Such a cute book I really enjoyed this I am starting to fall in love with this tiny little town.

Kathy gerrard

This book was always going to perform better in my books (ha-ha) given its concept (even down to the heroine's birthday date) and that I have now had a chance to get used to Gilmore's writing style and her - to refine it slightly. Still felt a little bit flat and just... insulting to the intelligence of the reader. The bit where a book seller says she does not understand why they make kids in school read "Lord of the Flies" or "The Scarlet Letter" I think actually tells you everything you need to know here.

Not a lover of a miscommunication trope but these books are so fast paced it doesn’t drag it out for too long 

Ella Williams

Another easy read 

Not a lover of a miscommunication trope but these books are so fast paced it doesn’t drag it out for too long 

Got bored. I think the first book in the series was better.

Paige Leitner

This book was literal serotonin in paperback form. Cinnamon Bun Bookstore made me feel so ridiculously content, like I was wrapped in a fluffy blanket with a hot chocolate while someone played a rom-com on loop in the background. The vibes were pure warm and fuzzy, and honestly? It had me daydreaming about starring in my own little love story ASAP.

And let’s not skip over the tension—because wow. The spicy parts?? Chef’s kiss. Laurie Gilmore really knew what she was doing there. It was funny, sweet, and had just enough heat to make me blush at inopportune times. 10/10 would recommend if you want to giggle, swoon, and maybe kick your feet a little too hard while reading.

Jasmine Dykes

This book was literal serotonin in paperback form. Cinnamon Bun Bookstore made me feel so ridiculously content, like I was wrapped in a fluffy blanket with a hot chocolate while someone played a rom-com on loop in the background. The vibes were pure warm and fuzzy, and honestly? It had me daydreaming about starring in my own little love story ASAP.

And let’s not skip over the tension—because wow. The spicy parts?? Chef’s kiss. Laurie Gilmore really knew what she was doing there. It was funny, sweet, and had just enough heat to make me blush at inopportune times. 10/10 would recommend if you want to giggle, swoon, and maybe kick your feet a little too hard while reading.

Another good one!! I officially love this series🤗

Salomé GB

taci

soph 

Fun, escapist, fluffy romance. I did find it a little cringey at times, however.

Yasmina Paniagua

Haley Miller

loved this book so much!! fun, easy read, finished in one night. i prefer this book over the first one. loved hazel and noah!!

berenice!!!

Leah Diaz 

i finished this in 3 hrs, love a fast read that’s actually entertaining bc the first one was actual shit. the book store and clues are so cute but the miscommunication was so annoying like… yall are grown 

julie reads

the couple and smut was better but the miscommunication and constantly repeating their life problem (yes they just have one problem in their life) as if the reader forgot the last time they read it is mad annoying AND THE CONSTANT WINKING NO ONE WINKS THAT MUCH

debbie <3

This was fun! Friends to lovers will always be a fav of mine. The miscommunication lasted for WAY too long though. 

Abigail

i like the general plot but they were kinda annoying 

taylor

Cute story!  As cute as the book cover.   Liked this one better than the Pumpkin Spice Cafe. Not too much drama before the  happily ever after part. I enjoyed Noah and Hazel!  

Jeannie Gallagher

Kelsey 🎀

Picking up these books when you’re in the right mood is absolutely vital I swear. Once you’ve finished reading two books you’ve DNF’ed or a couple heavy classics or fiction, pick up one of these books and I swear to God you’ll love them. This time we follow Hazel; the cozy kind of girl who’s a book reading pumpkin spice latte cinnamon bun eating page annotating young women who’s got a little emotional baggage of lack of self love and embarrassment. She’s clearly not been handled the best in the past, but Party Boy, free spirit cute fisherman Noah shows up and he changes her life for the better. It’s so obvious he has a thing for her, and as they embark on their mini treasure hunt journey, they for closer and fall in love. What I love about these books is the dialogue is so real and isn’t forced at all, there isn’t a breaking act and then a resolution just to make the book a bit more interesting, and that the communication is perfect. They do hide their feelings, but it isn’t handled where they leave each other, and it isn’t left for long until they communicate properly. Love this series. Will be sad when it ends, although I cannot wait for the third book. 

surtified™

When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Book Store, Hazel can't understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues... she just needs someone to help her out.

Gorgeous and outgoing fisherman, Noah, is always up for an adventure. And a scavenger hunt sounds like a lot of fun. Even better that the cute bookseller he's been crushing on for months is the one who wants his help!

Hazel didn't go looking for romance, but as the treasure hunt leads her and Noah around Dream Harbor, their undeniable chemistry might be just as hot as the fresh-out-the-oven cinnamon bun book store sells...

The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore (Dream Harbor, Book 2)

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