The Strawberry Patch Pancake House: A small-town romance, perfect for fans of forced proximity, found family, and slow-burn romcoms for fall 2025 (Dream Harbor) (Book 4)

This was a very sweet story. I’ve bought all the books in this series and I always read them in the fall, they’re perfect for this time of year! The first one with Jeanie & Logan, then the one with Kira & Brandon, and now this one are my favorites in the series. I really liked Iris and Archer, the story was very cute. Lately I’ve been reading some dark romance and psychological thrillers so this was definitely much needed, I needed something light. And with the weather changing, this just seemed like the perfect distraction. They also remind me of the show Gilmore girls, and that’s one of my favorite shows so these never let me down. 5 stars, perfect for a light sweet read.

4.5 stars I never planned on reading any books in this series. A big reason for that was what I heard about how spicy the series was. As of late I have been staying away from those labels because those tend to be more smut based than romance based, which don’t really hit the spot for me. But I kept hearing the hype surrounding this series so I decided to give it a shot. I’m glad I did. I was hooked immediately. I was just sucked into the story with such ease that it was surprising. The characters, storyline, tropes, and the small town I really gravitated to a level that I just wasn’t expecting. I loved the cozy vibes that really enmeshed me into this world. I felt like I was right there with them. I thought the journey for both Iris and Archer were incredible. The transformation that were made were pretty spectacular. To see them both not only fall in with each other, but Olive was so special. The pacing for that was spot on and so very sweet. It really was great to see them become a family. They worked out perfectly for them. The romance was really well done too. The slow burn nature was great I thought. There were moments of sizzling attraction that was just adding to the build up and the tension. The angst was there because it was slightly forbidden with Iris being the nanny. But it was more than that because they were developing an emotional connection before they gave into said attraction, which made it all the better. When they finally got together it was so satisfying and I was really all for them as a couple. Overall I had a really good time with this one. There were a couple of things at the end I wasn’t thrilled with, but other than that I thought it was a great story/romance. I was happy I decided to listen to the hype and give it a shot.

4.5 rating (really great) This was another wonderful read in this series. The story grabbed me and held on like all the rest. I also am super excited about the next book as it is beyond time for that story. This love story was sweet and while even more different than the previous ones I did enjoy it. The way the two grew and learned together and the direction it took they just made sense. Fate really. All the feels and like things just clicked right into place the way they were meant to. Having said all that I did rate this just slightly lower than the others because, SPOILER… I had no issue with Iris and Archer falling in love while she was Olive’s nanny. They were two consenting adults and their lives just happened to change for the better upon meeting. Again, them learning and growing together in a way that worked for them to be together was awesome. It all worked out in the end and I loved their little family, but the unplanned pregnancy just felt unnecessary. Because it threw Iris for a loop and lead to her leaving for a bit before the HEA also made it feel more slipped in for dramas sake. Again, I still think this book is really really great and the love story between not only Iris and Archer, but between them and Olive was beautiful, and yet the unplanned pregnancy I could have done without is all. The epilogue sold it a little bit as that scene was cute as hell, but I still would have been happy without the pregnancy part.

It was so much fun to be back in Dream Harbor with characters that truly feel like old friends. The Strawberry Patch Pancake House is full of the small-town charm and warmth that makes this series such a comforting read. The setting is delightful, and the community atmosphere adds so much heart to the story. While the plot didn’t necessarily break new ground, it was a cozy, feel-good journey from start to finish. The pace was steady, the characters lovable, and the overall vibe just made me smile. A perfect pick for when you're in the mood for something sweet, comforting, and filled with pancakes and friendship.

Good book with well developed characters and place. Story was a little predictable but the steamy intimate content was quite the surprise. Nice easy read. My first book by this author but I will definitely read her other books. I could see these books being made into a tv series.

Meet Iris, she lives in Dream Habor her whole life and doesn’t keep a job for more than 6 months. Iris now need a new place, Gladys the diner owner offers her a live in nanny position for her new chef Archer, who just found out he a Dad to Olive. During the interview both her and Archer find each attractive, recipe for disaster. Favorite book of the series so far. Absolutely love the chemistry between these two characters. How they both want tge same thing and protect Olive at the same time. And Olive such a cute little character, so much like her daddy. And then the pancakes, Archer trying to find the original recipe and trying new pancakes. The town wasn’t having that. Great book. 🍓🥞🥹🥰😊🌶️

I’ve read the first three books in the Dream Harbor series, and honestly, they still give me those spicy Hallmark movie vibes in the best way. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every moment in this world. The single-dad and nanny trope always gets me, and this author delivers it so well. And Olive? I absolutely adored her. That little girl has spunk for days and totally stole the show. There’s such solid character development throughout the series, too. Watching everyone grow, heal, and fall into their connections made the story even more enjoyable.

Excellent book

The perfect book, that’s all I have to say 🥰😭❤️❤️ I highly recommend everyone to read this masterpiece, Laurie Gilmore is a genius ❤️❤️❤️

I have not read yet. But I'm a bit disappointed in the writer. I read tree book from her 2 of those was basic almost without any story. So I hope it's going to be better

I really enjoyed this story. It is a smooth follow up from Laurie Gilmore other stories. You can read them separately but it is nice to have the other characters life integrated. Wouldn't it be amazing to live in Dream Harbor?

Ahhh loved this! Such a cozy read. Felt like watching a rom com or Gilmore Girls. Very light and easy but had a lot of heart. Truly a great read - perfect for when on vacation if you want to unwind and distress. This series is the best!