Reviewed by
Patricia
Posted by
Alison Dee
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October 2, 2025
The Pumpkin Spice Café is the first book in Laurie Gilmore’s viral “Dream Harbor” cozy and spicy small-town romance series.
The story follows Jeanie, a city girl who inherits the beloved Pumpkin Spice Café in the small town of Dream Harbor, seeking a fresh start away from her dull desk job. Her arrival immediately clashes with Logan, a gorgeous, local farmer who is determined to avoid the new, “irritatingly upbeat” girl and the town’s gossip.
Despite his efforts, Logan finds himself inexplicably drawn to Jeanie, and the two are thrown together as they navigate Jeanie’s new life and investigate odd happenings at the café. The novel is a sweet and steamy romance that explores whether Jeanie’s charm and delicious pumpkin spice lattes can win over the cautious, grumpy farmer, resulting in a happily ever after
