The Gingerbread Bakery: The new enemies to lovers cozy romance for 2025 from the international No 1 best-selling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe: Book 5 (Dream Harbor, 5)
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The highly anticipated new Dream Harbor romance from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café ! 'All the makings of a top tier Hallmark movie that happens to include a nice dash of spice'― People on the Dream Harbor series ‘If you like steamy, small-town romance, then global bestselling author Laurie Gilmore should definitely be your go-to ’ ―Fabulous Magazine ‘Laurie Gilmore’s Dream Harbor series is a small-town romance lover’s fantasy ’ ―Book Riot Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone. ❄️❄️❄️❄️ As owner of her beloved Gingerbread Bakery, Annie Andrews should have a love life to match her business; sugary and sweet. But instead, she’s locked in a game of words with the irritatingly upbeat bar owner down the street. Mac Sullivan has everything he wants, except the girl he dreams of. It’s easier to argue with Annie than get her to talk to him but with Jeanie and Logan’s wedding coming up, they're about to spend a lot more time together. As the snowflakes fall and with romance in the air, will Annie see that the one she loves to hate might just be her perfect match after all? The Gingerbread Bakery is a cozy romantic novel with an enemies to lovers dynamic, small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed! Tropes: Enemies to lovers Found family Small Town Forced Proximity The Dream Harbor series The Pumpkin Spice Café The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore The Christmas Tree Farm The Strawberry Patch Pancake House The Gingerbread Bakery The Daisy Chain Flower Shop The Apple Pie Ice Cream Parlor (A Dream Harbor Novella – pre-order now) Readers love Laurie Gilmore 'The atmosphere of the small town of Dream Harbor envelops you from the very first pages: snow-covered streets, the aroma of freshly baked gingerbread, and a sense of community that only exists in a close-knit and friendly community’ ★★★★★ ‘ A charming break from reality ’ Publishers Weekly 'Gilmore's take on the ‘enemies to lovers’ trope is a real treat ’ ★★★★★ ‘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 Strawberry Patch Pancake House' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-03-24. Review: The best dream harbour book so far✨ - Hallmark kinda cozy read. Loved it! 🌸 the book was is good condition too Review: Didn't meet my expectations - 3.5/5 The Ginger Bread Bakery is the fifth book in the Dream Harbour series. It’s a cozy, small-town, enemies-to-lovers romance that follows Mac and Annie. Dream Harbour has always been one of my favourite fictional small towns. It reminds me so much of Stars Hollow, and with all that Gilmore Girls energy, I’ve adored this series from the start. But honestly, this one left me a little disappointed. I think the main reason was the hype surrounding this couple from the earlier books. Through those little glimpses and moments, Mac and Annie’s dynamic built up my expectations for a fiery, intense enemies-to-lovers romance. But when their story finally arrived, the spark I anticipated just wasn’t there. The chemistry existed, but it didn’t feel as sizzling or passionate as I had hoped. This book also leaned heavily on the miscommunication trope, which I personally dislike. At times, it even felt a bit childish, like it suited a teenage romance more than an adult one. That being said, if you read The Ginger Bread Bakery as a standalone, it might completely charm you. It’s cozy, sweet, and full of festive warmth. To sum it up, if you love small-town romances with an enemies-to-lovers vibe and all the Christmas charm, The Ginger Bread Bakery could be your perfect cozy read.
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,650 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in Holiday Romance #71 in Workplace Romance #105 in Romantic Comedy (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 29,320 Reviews |
B**A
The best dream harbour book so far✨
Hallmark kinda cozy read. Loved it! 🌸 the book was is good condition too
S**M
Didn't meet my expectations
3.5/5 The Ginger Bread Bakery is the fifth book in the Dream Harbour series. It’s a cozy, small-town, enemies-to-lovers romance that follows Mac and Annie. Dream Harbour has always been one of my favourite fictional small towns. It reminds me so much of Stars Hollow, and with all that Gilmore Girls energy, I’ve adored this series from the start. But honestly, this one left me a little disappointed. I think the main reason was the hype surrounding this couple from the earlier books. Through those little glimpses and moments, Mac and Annie’s dynamic built up my expectations for a fiery, intense enemies-to-lovers romance. But when their story finally arrived, the spark I anticipated just wasn’t there. The chemistry existed, but it didn’t feel as sizzling or passionate as I had hoped. This book also leaned heavily on the miscommunication trope, which I personally dislike. At times, it even felt a bit childish, like it suited a teenage romance more than an adult one. That being said, if you read The Ginger Bread Bakery as a standalone, it might completely charm you. It’s cozy, sweet, and full of festive warmth. To sum it up, if you love small-town romances with an enemies-to-lovers vibe and all the Christmas charm, The Ginger Bread Bakery could be your perfect cozy read.
T**L
Am adorable read and a walk down to memory lane more specifically dream harbor
Hands down my favorite read of the year! It had everything I love small-town romance, found family vibes, and even a twist of enemies-to-lovers (though Annie and Mac were basically in love for years). The angst, banter, and all the little snippets from previous books finally paid off here, and I devoured it in hours. Annie, the “perfect girl” turned reluctant rival, and Mac, her childhood enemy/crush, had me hooked with their tension and chemistry. Sure, their big “incident” wasn’t huge, but the fear of facing it felt so real. Plus, the cameos from all the other Dream Harbor couples and side characters made it feel like coming home. Definitely the best of the series so far cozy, heartfelt, and full of banter. Now I can’t wait (and lowkey dread) the final book.
S**I
Great read!!
This book has been my most anticipated read after the first two books. Logan, Hazel and Annie are best friends. I have been looking forward to Annie's story for so long. Finally I have it and it met my expectations. The strangers to friends to enemies trope always has so much drama in the plot. This book also had the same amount of drama and even more. The situations that arose during Logan and Jeanie’s wedding were fun, erratic, hilarious and downright entertaining. The mystery of Nana going missing and the reason was funny. But I wish Mac’s backstory was more refined it felt like it needed something more. Annie was unapologetically Annie, loyal to a fault making her Ms. Dependable. The past story of what happened between Annie and Mac was super lovey dovey. The result was not so much. The hurt and anger that Annie carried for so long was finally put to rest. Great read overall.
O**A
good
all good
M**H
Torned book cover
The cover of the book is torn and not so good!
R**A
Let's Gingerbead In
Arrived in good condition, and should be worth my time as I read it.
A**R
Luv all the Dream Harbour books
I love this whole line of books and can hardly wait for the next one. There is anothe coming out. Its not heavy reading. Just modern romances in a small town. You get to know the characters and the way they are written you care to know more about them . It nice to have books you look forward to reading That is an escape from real life and a happy ending.
D**D
Perfect quality
Book was in tact. Good quality.
P**T
genial
genial, me encanta esta saga
L**Z
Excelente
Llego en excelente estado y muy rápido
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