The Cinnamon Bun Book Store: TikTok Made Me Buy It: Book 2 (Dream Harbor) Paperback – 29 August 2024

Love the quality of the book

This was such a cute, spicy read. I love the slow narrative that ends with a strong punch. But I would have loved more character development and a little bit of twists in the plots. The writing is good, both the quality and style.

Genre:Cozy romance with spiceThe Cinnamon Bun bookstore is a cozy feel good romance,when Hazel stumbles across a secret cryptic message in one of the books at the store ,she tries to shrug it off but something piqued her curiousity,she is after all turning 30 and she hasn't done anything fun but she needs a little nudge in the right direction to go with the little message prompts,enter Noah,a charming adventurous fisherman who have had a crush on Hazel for the longest of time and if it's this little scavenger hunt that can bring them close so be it.This was my first Laurie Gilmore book and I did hear the first book was a way better than this one,I did assume this was a fun little small town romance with fall vibes but it was centered around summer and somewhere along the lines the story took a turn from being cute and slightly naughty to heavy on spice atleast the ending was cute but it could have been better yk,I am still sad at the fact that this isn't an autumn romance like I had hoped it was.I am guilty of skimming through certain parts but I was there for all the cute Noah and Hazel moments and we did have potential for a lot of fun moments and a better plot.I do agree that the Hazel Noah moments had all the cute classic rom come elements and I was expecting a bit more of those,their chemistry is definitely something that carries the whole book.Pick this one up if you want a spicy small town romance with a book girl and a boy who loves a bit of trouble falling for each other.

Amazing quality. Received in a good condition.

The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore by Laurie Gilmore is the second book in the Dream Harbor series, following the success of The Pumpkin Spice Café. I made sure I read the first book before I set myself up to read this one. It is a delightful cozy mystery filled with romance and small-town charm.The story revolves around Hazel Kelly, the manager of the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore (the name of the store keeps changing), who discovers mysterious messages hidden in books throughout her store. Books each time are made to stand crooked in shelves which when opened have dog ears in a page which hold clues that are highlighted. Hazel initially is hesitant and tries to hide it from Noah when he makes a sudden appearance. Noah is a handsome hunk whose had a crush on her for years. Noah also gives her a slight nudge to follow these clues. Hazel who’s wanted to do something adventurous and interesting once she turns thirty in a few days is determined to uncover the source of these clues, and solicits the help of Noah. As they follow the trail of clues, their undeniable chemistry leads to a blossoming romance. It’s all lovey-dovey at many places, I especially loved the encounters at the blueberry bushes. But I felt it got spicier at many places, and I felt an overdose.

This is second book of dream harbour story and I can say this is the best out of two I have read. The story is good and engaging. If you have time you can finish a book in 2 days. It was hard to put down. Its soft yet engaging. Pumpkin spice cafe was good and have some overlap and Jeanie and Logan story is growing here as well but Hazel and Noah steal my heart. we get Hazel’s book store looks and Noah’s Gorgeous and outgoing fisherman vibe. The Scavenger hunt get them together on an Adventure of finding themselves with each other. Noah confession is to die for. Love you Hazel & Noah

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore – ReviewLaurie Gilmore’s The Cinnamon Bun Book Store is a heartwarming small-town romance filled with charm, mystery, and deliciously cozy vibes. Set in Dream Harbor, readers are taken through the journey of a shy bookstore owner named Hazel, and Noah, a fishermen who seems to scream charisma. As they embark on the slow romantic adventure, the engaging banter between them is complemented with emotional depth. Together, they work to solve a scavenger hunt that she had hidden inside her books.One of the novel’s biggest strengths is its setting. Dream Harbor is an ideal place for vacation because it has captivating streets and cheerful people. And of course there is Hazel’s cozy book shop. In addition to everything, the people of the town serve their signature cinnamon buns which makes the book a must comfortable read for everyone out there. Gilmore portrays small town themes perfectly, because in a little town like that, there are bound to be many stories along every corner waiting for someone to discover them.Aside from the sweet romance, the storyline portrays bold topics like exploring self-discovery and breaking free from the barriers one sets around themselves. To go from being a shy and quiet bookseller to a woman full of love and spontaneity is the journey that Hazel goes on, and it is a journey many people will find inspiring, along with relatable.Sprinkled with a sense of humor – both laugh out loud and warm at the same time, The Cinnamon Bun Book Store is a perfect read for anyone who enjoys sweet romances with a dash of mystery.

The writing skills of the author are flawless and through her writing style I could visualise the plot unfolding in front of my eyes little by little. I could totally relate to the character of Hazel and her dreams to fulfill before she turns 30. So grab your copy today guys. I will definitely recommend this book to fall and romance lovers. The book is a perfect read along with some coffee beside you. The pacing of the book is also just perfect.