The Cinnamon Bun Book Store: The viral TikTok cozy fall romance for fans of opposites attract and small-town romcoms in 2025! (Dream Harbor)

By #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café

'Unputdownable, I devoured [it] within days... Dream Harbor is not short of a vibrant and hilarious cast of characters to help breathe life into the already charming town' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone.

When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, 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-of-the-oven cinnamon buns the bookstore sells...

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store is a Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling cozy romantic mystery with a HEA guaranteed!

Tropes:

opposites attract
small town
forced proximity
he falls first

Readers have fallen for Laurie Gilmore

'I absolutely loved this small town, cosy romantic and very steamy novel just as much as The Pumpkin Spice Cafe' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This book makes my heart happy!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The perfect kind of romance for me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Perfect for reading in the evening with a little fire going' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I enjoyed this so much! Completely heartwarming and unputdownable, the steamy scenes were a bonus' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'[This] gave me everything I needed from an easy read and was the perfect addition to the Dream Harbor series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I read it in one sitting because I couldn't bear to put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Just the perfect amount of sugar and spice... a literal dream to read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Published Sep 3, 2024

384 pages

Average rating: 7.43

109 RATINGS

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Annie.S

Oct 16, 2025

8/10 stars

Such a cute story and an easy read with just the right sprinkle of spice!

BoiledBagels

Oct 12, 2025

4/10 stars

After reading the first book in this series, I assumed there would be a mystery component. This is definitely not a cozy mystery. This was essentially a romance novel which I would never have even considered reading had I known. Also way more graphic than I expected. I personally do not like romance novels at all, and I prefer any form of romance to be briefly brushed over. Overall, just not a book I was expecting. I can’t fault the author for this which is why it is not a flat out 1 star rating.

Amy L B

Sep 16, 2025

6/10 stars

A cute read, think quirky quiet book seller meets young, hot, reckless fisherman with hook ups and a side of corniness. Not as good as the first book though but overall it was quick fun read.

literarily_occupied

Aug 12, 2025

8/10 stars

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Mhoovs21

May 12, 2025

6/10 stars

If you are looking for a literary masterpiece that will change your life, this isn't it. If you are looking for a slightly spicy, cozy little rom-com, this could work.

The Dream Harbor is adorable and I really enjoy them. They are a nice little escape and always end HEA.