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The Gingerbread Bakery
Dream Harbor (Related to this series)
- Author
- Laurie Gilmore
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 11 September 2025
- Run Time
- 9 hours 8 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Modern and Contemporary romance, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: identity / belonging, Family life fiction / Stories about family
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 reviews)
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What to expect
'All the makings of a top tier Hallmark movie that happens to include a nice dash of spice'—People on the Dream Harbor series
*This audio edition includes an exclusive Q&A with the author*
‘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.
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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)
'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’ ★★★★★
Critics Review
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PRAISE FOR THE PUMPKIN SPICE CAFE:
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‘Gives off the same level of endorphins as taking a sip of an actual pumpkin spice latte… all the makings of a top tier Hallmark movie that happens to include a nice dash of spice’—People
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‘With a name this cute and a cover this autumnal, how could I not cozy up with my blanket and relax with this adoring book?’—New York Post
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‘Witty and fun… set in a small town an entertaining enemies-to-lovers read that gives all the feels’ Reader review
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‘I truly adored the setting, this adorable little town where I'd move in a heartbeat, and Jeanie and Logan were absolutely fantastic’ Reader review
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‘Fall is my favorite season and this book totally captured that perfectly’ Reader review
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‘This book is what happens when you turn a pumpkin spice latte into a story… perfect for fans of Hallmark movies’—People
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
Probably my favourite in her series so far! Loved the flashbacks and the insights into the characters.
jeannette 2025-12-26 -
5.0 5.0
Cosy and fun with a little angst to sprinkle in the mix. An enjoyable tale told in flashbacks coupled with present day happenings.
dizzydyslexic 2025-09-25
Details
- Author
- Laurie Gilmore
- Narrator
- Laurie Gilmore, Savannah Peachwood, Sebastian York
- Duration
- 9 hours 8 minutes
- Release Date
- 11 September 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008749293
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and Contemporary romance, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: identity / belonging, Family life fiction / Stories about family
- Rating
- 5.0(2 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(2 reviews)
Synopsis
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 *This audio edition includes an exclusive Q&A with the author* ‘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’ ★★★★★
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