The Cinnamon Bun Book Store: TikTok Made Me Buy It (Dream Harbor, Book 2)

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars | 10,669 ratings

Price: 2.99

Last update: 11-17-2024


About this item

From the author of the viral TikTok phenomenon, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe, comes a brand new spicy romance!

‘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’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

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‘A charming break from reality’ Publishers Weekly

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’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Laurie Gilmore's book 'The Pumpkin Spice Café' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-09-23.


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The Pumpkin Spice Café The Christmas Tree Farm The Strawberry Patch Pancake House The Ginger Bread Bakery
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A spicy small-town romance and TikTok phenomenon, perfect for fans of Hannah Grace and Stephanie Archer. The Pumpkin Spice Cafe is a cozy romantic novel with a grumpy x sunshine dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed! From the author of the viral TikTok sensation, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe and The Cinnamon Bun Book Store, comes the only spicy grumpy x sunshine Christmas romcom you need this year! Fall in love with the brand new spring romance set in Dream Harbor, from the bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe and The Cinnamon Bun Book Store. A wedding in Dream Harbor can only mean one thing, everyone wants to get involved! This highly anticipated Dream Harbor romance is coming 2025!

Top reviews from the United States

Ireland Kathleen Robbins
4.0 out of 5 stars ALL THE FALL VIBES
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024
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“The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore” by Laurie Gilmore

Book #2 in the “Dream Harbor” Series

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
Spice: ????️????️
Genre: Small-Town Romance

Review:
I read “The Pumpkin Spice Café” in September and really enjoyed, and I could not wait to pick this one up. And let me tell you it did not disappoint! I’ve heard mixed reviews, but I honestly think I enjoyed this one a little better than the first. It’s super fast-paced, cutesy, and perfect for fall. Hazel, our FMC, is a self proclaimed introvert, bookseller, and “indoor cat,” so to speak, who I just related to so so much. Noah, our MMC, is a fishing guide who is the epitome of golden retriever energy, and has been pining after Hazel for quite some time. In this one we get to see Hazel break out of her comfort zone in the days leading up to her 30th birthday, when a mysterious individual starts leaving her scavenger hunt clues in some of the romance books in her store. Noah, adventurer that he is, was more than willing to be Hazel’s guide on her best summer ever, and it was just so dang cute. If you’re looking for a face-paced, lighthearted, cozy romance, this will be a great book for you! And THE COVER????????????????✨

Tropes:
⛵️Opposites Attract
⛵️Small Town
⛵️He Falls First
⛵️Bookish FMC
⛵️Golden Retriever MMC
⛵️Forced Proximity

What’s your favorite cozy romance??????
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Ireland Kathleen Robbins
4.0 out of 5 stars ALL THE FALL VIBES
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024
????B O O K R E V I E W????

“The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore” by Laurie Gilmore

Book #2 in the “Dream Harbor” Series

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
Spice: ????️????️
Genre: Small-Town Romance

Review:
I read “The Pumpkin Spice Café” in September and really enjoyed, and I could not wait to pick this one up. And let me tell you it did not disappoint! I’ve heard mixed reviews, but I honestly think I enjoyed this one a little better than the first. It’s super fast-paced, cutesy, and perfect for fall. Hazel, our FMC, is a self proclaimed introvert, bookseller, and “indoor cat,” so to speak, who I just related to so so much. Noah, our MMC, is a fishing guide who is the epitome of golden retriever energy, and has been pining after Hazel for quite some time. In this one we get to see Hazel break out of her comfort zone in the days leading up to her 30th birthday, when a mysterious individual starts leaving her scavenger hunt clues in some of the romance books in her store. Noah, adventurer that he is, was more than willing to be Hazel’s guide on her best summer ever, and it was just so dang cute. If you’re looking for a face-paced, lighthearted, cozy romance, this will be a great book for you! And THE COVER????????????????✨

Tropes:
⛵️Opposites Attract
⛵️Small Town
⛵️He Falls First
⛵️Bookish FMC
⛵️Golden Retriever MMC
⛵️Forced Proximity

What’s your favorite cozy romance??????
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Sommer
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery, Smut, and Friendship.
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
This series just keeps getting better! The second book offers the perfect mix of mystery, a dash of smut, and plenty of laughs. The characters are so endearing that you’ll find yourself wanting to pack up and move to a small town just to experience friendships like the ones in these pages. Another fantastic, cozy read that adds even more charm to the series.
Corkylee
3.0 out of 5 stars Such a cute read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024
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The Cinnamon Bun Book Store is the second book in the Dream Harbor series and it is so cute!

Another adorable read by Laurie Gilmore that focuses on Hazel and Noah’s love story!

If you read The Pumpkin Spice Cafe, you knew that Noah had a serious crush on Hazel! So watching their story play out in front of our eyes was so freaking cute!

I loved Hazel’s character! She’s smart and introverted, but also has moments of panic (especially when her 30 birthday is right around the corner). But when I really started to love her, was when she began hanging out with Noah. He brought out all the confident sides of Hazel and showed her that life can be lived on her terms and that she didn’t necessarily have to rush things to experience it all.

Hazel also taught Noah a lot about life. He was so ashamed of his past decisions that he was avoiding the people who meant the most to him (besides Hazel). She showed him that it’s ok to be vulnerable and to grow through it.

I highly suggest reading this book/series if you are looking for a quick, fun, and feel good read!

What to look for:
- Opposites Attract
- Small Town
- Forced Proximity
- He Falls First
Miss.Read.Alot
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, cozy & fun
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2024
The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore is the second book in the Dream Harbor series by Laurie Gilmore and it’s another really cute, comforting small town romance read. The banter is quote-worthy, the romance is heart-warming and character growth and insight is significant.

This story follows Hazel, the steady, quiet, responsible bookstore worker who is on the verge of turning thirty and regrets her “safe” existence. She wants to break the mold that she’s created for herself, live without regrets, try new things and enjoy a summer of fun. When she begins to find clues in random books in the romance section that have highlighted quotations, she considers it her call to action and decides to follow them like a treasure hunt. Noah is the town playboy who runs fishing tours and is happiest when outside. He’s as nice as can be, but feels like he has disappointed his family and is a not worthy of high esteem. He agrees to help Hazel follow the clues and fulfill her summer of fun, but is he in it only for the summer?

The plot is light and sweet, the story is entertaining and easy to read, and though there were times when the lack of communication trope was just as frustrating as it always is, it was still an enjoyable summer read. It was a bit repetitive with its constant declarations of personal failure and flaws, and more steamy that I’d prefer, but overall, The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore is a delightful story and even better than the first!

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