Book Synopsis:
Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone.
Kira North hates Christmas. Which is unfortunate since she just bought a Christmas tree farm in a town that’s too cute for its own good.
Bennett Ellis is on vacation in Dream Harbor trying to take a break from both his life and his constant desire to fix things.
But somehow fate finds Ben trapped by a blanket of snow at Kira’s farm, and, despite her Grinchiest first impressions, with the glow of the fairy lights twinkling in the trees, and the promise of a warming hot chocolate, maybe, just maybe, these two lost souls will have a Christmas they’ll remember forever…
The Christmas Tree Farm is a spicy romantic mystery with a HEA guaranteed!
My Review:
Ooh I did love this book and managed to devour it in two days which is no easy feat for a busy mum of three this close to Christmas!
Firstly it was lovely being back in Dream Harbour and getting to hang out again with the fabulous characters. Dream Harbour is a place that I’ve long wished I lived in as it sounds such a fun place to live. I loved the description of the festive lights switch on and spending time at the Christmas tree farm which has made me want to visit a real Christmas tree farm as soon as possible. It was fun to catch up with all the couples from previous books and finding out what the hilarious book club members have been up to since the last book.
I thought the book had a great pace to it and I soon found myself quickly drawn into the story. It was great to get to know two new characters and watch them slowly grow closer to each other. They’re both characters that have been badly burned in the past so it was great to see them have some happier moments and learn to trust each other. The story is set in the run up to Christmas which makes it the perfect book to read at this time of year. I loved visiting the Christmas tree farm alongside the characters, watching them cut down their trees and attend wreath making workshops together. It’s a really heartwarming read and has definitely left me feeling very festive. There is a bit of spice which might not be to everyone’s taste but it didn’t seem as much as in the last books. The ending was perfect and I’m now very excited to read more in this fabulous series. There’s two books coming out next year which is incredibly exciting.
If you’re looking for a spicy, festive and romantic read than I highly recommend this one.
About The Author:
Laurie Gilmore is a No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller and a USA Today bestseller who writes steamy small-town romance. Her Dream Harbor series is filled with quirky townsfolk, cozy settings, and swoon-worthy romance. The first book in the series, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe, was featured on Good Morning America and was named the TikTok Shop Book of the Year 2024.
She loves finding books with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice and strives for that in her own writing. If you ever wished you lived in Stars Hollow (or that Luke and Lorelai would just get together already!) then her books are definitely for you.
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Nice review, Joanna. I read the first two and found them a bit too spicy for my taste, but, I am curious to complete this trilogy.
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