The first book in the viral Dream Harbor series by #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Laurie Gilmore! When Jeanie’s aunt gifts her the beloved Pumpkin Spice Café in the small town of Dream Harbor, Jeanie jumps at the chance for a fresh start away from her very dull desk job.Logan is a local farmer who avoids Dream Harbor’s gossip at all costs. But Jeanie’s arrival disrupts Logan’s routine and he wants nothing to do with the irritatingly upbeat new girl, except that he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her.Will Jeanie’s happy-go-lucky attitude win over the grumpy-but-gorgeous Logan, or has this city girl found the one person in town who won’t fall for her charm, or her pumpkin spice lattes…The Pumpkin Spice Café is a cozy spicy romance novel with a grumpy x sunshine dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed! Tropes:Grumpy x SunshineSmall townFound familySpicyThe Dream Harbor Series The Cinnamon Bun BookstoreThe Christmas Tree FarmThe Strawberry Patch Pancake HouseThe Gingerbread BakeryThe Daisy Chain Flower ShopThe Apple Pie Ice Cream Parlor (A Dream Harbor Novella – pre-order now)TikTok Made Me Buy It – Winner of the TikTok Shop Book of the Year 2024, Sunday Times and USA Today bestseller. As seen on Good Morning America!Readers have fallen for Dream Harbor, will you?'AHHHHH I loved this so much!!!! It's like Gilmore Girls x Hallmark movie x romcom goodness all wrapped up into one delicious novel. The fall vibes in this book were IMMACULATE… I want to live in Dream Harbor' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is everything I love! Cozy small town romance, fall vibes, coffee house vibes, and grumpy x sunshine trope that was done perfectly!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘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, the cast of people around Jeanie and Logan amazing, the story soooo heartwarming’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Ooohh I adored this! Fall setting, small town, coffee shop, grumpy sunshine!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book makes my heart happy!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'As a lover of fall and small town romance, this book was the perfect kind of romance for me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was a gorgeous cinnamon spiced huge mug of psl and cozy jumpers and autumn leaves sort of a book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘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 ‘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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The Pumpkin Spice Café is a cozy romantic novel set in a small town, capturing fall vibes and featuring charming characters. Customers appreciate the delightful story, beautiful edition, and the perfect blend of romance and small-town charm.
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Characters (11%): Customers expressed appreciation for the well-thought-out and charming characters in the book.
Read (33%): Many customers raved about this book, describing it as a wonderful, cozy read that perfectly captured the fall.
Romance (20%): A significant number of customers remarked that this small town romance is cute, easy to read, and perfect for the autumn season.
Fall (10%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the cozy fall book that perfectly captured the feeling of fall.
Vibes (10%): It was highlighted by customers that the fall vibes provided a perfect and cozy fall vibe, making it a popular choice.
"Great fall vibes, characters are realistic and charming." — Jess D.
"The story is cute and the special edition looks very nice." — Anna B.
"I found this to be an easy book to finish, the characters were fun and it was a quick and easy read." — Leah
Reviews
It was so good 🤩🤩🤩
"I bought it as just a cute book to try. It was a awesome book and when I found out there was a serious I was so happy!"
— Wills R. (5/5)
Fall vibes and a cozy feel
"Great fall vibes, characters are realistic and charming. Little predictable, kinda like Hallmark. But still a good warm and cosy feel good book. Overall, a good book to read and pass the time."
— Jess D. (4/5)
Pumpkin Spice Cafe
"The Pumpkin Spice Cafe is a romantic read, the small town is quaint. The two main characters are clearly smitten. I enjoyed the story line, it reminds me of a Hallmark movie."
— Lucia L. (4/5)
Feel good de l'automne
"Suite bien sympathique qui se lie facilement. Un plaisir en attendant ds les transports ou dans un parc avec un bon café en profitant également des couleurs de l'automne. Excellente suite et un plaisir de retourner à Dream Harbor."
— Georgette (5/5)
Sweet, Warm, and Wonderfully Cozy
"The Pumpkin Spice Café is a charming, feel-good romance perfect for cozy fall reading. With an easygoing storyline, likable characters, and a heartwarming small-town setting, it’s the kind of book that leaves you smiling. A sweet love story with a happy ending; comforting and delightful from start to finish."
— Lori (4/5)
Cute seasonal romance
"It was a cute, easy to read, simple story. Gilmore girls meets Hallmark Christmas movie. I would have liked to see some more character development and depth of story but for what it is, it was a nice read."
— Demeccaa (3/5)
Hallmark in a book.
"I was looking for a good fall book. This book felt like fall in a book. I loved the fall vibes, the picturesque landscape of the small town as well as the will they won’t they tension between the two main characters Jeanie and Logan. Perfect book to read if you want a feel good romance mixed will fall."
— Simone S. (5/5)
Cute fall read
"Cute fall read, enjoyed the characters. The development was nice and it was an easy read that got me out of the day-to-day worries. Will definitely read another one of this author’s books again. I always love a good sprayed edges so for me the purchase was definitely worth it"
— Katie (4/5)
Hallmark movie as a book
"It's essentially a hallmark movie in book form, with a little extra. It wasn't a serious read - but that wasn't why I picked up the series - it was enjoyable """"turn off your brain and enjoy the vibe """" kind of style which is what I wanted after a long day of work. The worst part was honestly the punctuation, while characters were speaking it was in single quotations instead of double (an example 'what do you mean' instead of """"what do you mean?"""" But after the first chapter or two you stop noticing it. I very much enjoyed the map, and the suggested Spotify playlist - it really added to the overall experience for me personally."
— Kate B. (3/5)
Cozy and heartwarming, the perfect autumn read
"The Pumpkin Spice Café was such a great reading for me! It’s everything I love about a cozy autumn romance , warm, comforting, and full of small-town charm. The characters felt real and lovable, the setting was beautifully described, and the story gave me all the fall vibes (pumpkin spice lattes included!). I couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend curling up with this book, a blanket, and a cup of coffee on a chilly day. I love so much the story of Dream Harbor, that I bought the whole series!!"
— Potcha (5/5)
Q&A
Published date: Aug 12, 2025
Language: English
Publisher: Harpercollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008759827
Dimensions:
5.551181102" W x
1.338582677" L x
8.74015748" H
‘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
Laurie Gilmore is a #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author who writes small-town romance. Her first novel, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe, won the TikTok Shop Book of the Year award in 2024. Her Dream Harbor series is filled with quirky townsfolk, cozy settings, and swoon-worthy romance. She loves finding books with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice and strives for that in her own writing. Laurie is currently based in upstate New York.
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