Thank you to NetGalley and Harper360 for providing me the opportunity to read this book ahead of publication!

I thought this was a really sweet, cute story and very much enjoyed it. This was my pallet cleanser to the thriller books that I have been reading and I couldn’t have chosen a better book to read as a thriller break. I was not able to put this book down! I fell in love with the main characters and the author wrote this book so well that it felt as though you were right there with the characters. This book has officially put me into the holiday spirit and now I am on a mission to read more from this author and to read more holiday romance books.

Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine, One Bed, Small Town, Romance, Christmas, Cozy, Forced Proximity
Spice Level: 5/5

2.5 ⭐️/5

👩‍❤️‍👨 Dual POV
☀️ Grumpy/sunshine
🏠 Small Town romance
🖇️ Forced Proximity
🌶️ Some spicy scenes

Thank you @Netgalley and @Harper360 for the ARC! Kira is new to the little town of Dream Harbor. In her rush to branch out (get it?) and do something separate from her twin sister, she accidentally bought a Christmas Tree Farm. Now, she's figuring out how to be independent for the first time in her life and is STRUGGLING to get it right. Bennett is in town for the holidays to visit his sister Jeanie, and he can't resist a damsel-in-distress. On top of it all, the town is convinced hidden treasure is buried somewhere on the farm. The two just can't seem to stay apart, and this Christmas tree farm is in for a Merry Christmas indeed.

💛 Becca says:
This one was my least favorite of the series. I didn't really love the main characters, I didn't like how the “searching for treasure” storyline resolved. It didn't feel like the tension was very earned and the emotional realizations fell flat for me. A lot of the character growth happened previous to the start of the book, so I was left wanting more to really feel invested. Over all, it's a No from me.

We're back in Dream Harbor for the third installment of Laurie Gilmore's series. For book three, Kira is the new owner of the Christmas tree farm. The twist is that she hates Christmas! We also have Bennet who is visiting his sister, Jeanie, for the holiday season. Our holiday grump and golden retriever end up crossing paths and take us on a "will they/won't they" journey.

This was an enjoyable read and recommend to anyone in search of a cozy holiday read ! I appreciated Kira's self-awareness and her determination towards achieving change in her life. I also loved seeing the relationship with her sister, even when their relationship had its own set of challenges. Ben was sweet but I wished we saw more of his past to better understand why he has a "people pleaser" personality. We get a glimpse at his previous toxic relationship but it just felt a bit off. Overall, I liked seeing how these two characters came together and were able to push each other to be vulnerable and outgrow their old habits.

Something I struggled with was that this was a part of "Dream Harbor" series when both of these characters are new to town. I absolutely loved the first two books in the series and wished book three was Annie and Mac's story. Even though there were mentions of Bennet throughout the first two books and glimpses of Kira in the last, they felt disconnected from the series as a whole.

I will never not be thankful for this series. it gives my gilmore girls loving heart all the feels! dream harbor is where i want to live out the rest of my days!

I love that Laurie adds a bit of suspense in her books, every book has had some sort of mystery to it (as per the nosey book club). Kira bought the Christmas Tree Farm in Dream Harbor and while she doesn't want to open it back up, she decided she must do it for an income. Enter spooky happenings, the book club says that the tree farm is "haunted" and has some "possible treasures."

I liked this one for the plot a lot. the hallmark small town vibes of the grumpy girl coming into town and buying a tree farm but refuses to open it b/c she is basically a grinch. Bennett was the best part of this book for me, I loved him with all of my being which in all truth, is why I kept reading. he was such a good mmc and so likable and precious to me. this definitely gave all the rom com and hallmark holiday vibes, and I ended up loving the plot and how the story played out. it was warm and cozy, and Bennett is the best for just wanting to make Kira happy, even if at some points, i almost felt like he deserved better, but that quality about him made him that much more endearing.

I will say part of the reason I'm only giving this book 4 stars is because I struggled with Kira's character throughout the book. she was so mean, not just grumpy, plain mean. her character development was definitely good to see because i did see parts of her i liked, she was funny and really did deserve a happy ending in the end, but at points it was hard not to think about how she acted in the beginning.

This was a really fun and quick read for me. I read the other two books in the Dream Harbor series. This was like entering a Hallmark movie but with spice. We have these two characters- grumpy x sunshine trope, and you'd never guess the FMC is the grump! I really enjoyed this one, thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for the galley. I am looking forward to reading the rest of Dream Harbor!

💕📚ARC Review📚💕 Thank you @netgalley, @lauriegilmore_author, and @harpercollins360 for an ARC of The Christmas Tree Farm! This has been my favorite so far in the Dream Harbor series. 🎄

While this could be a stand alone, definitely read the first two in the Dream Harbor series, The Pumpkin Spice Café and The Cinnamon Bun Bookshop to get to know the other secondary characters. The is the story of Bennett Ellis, Jeanie’s (the owner of The Pumpkin Spice Café) brother who is visiting and taking a break from his life (and past romantic decisions) in California and Kira North, the new owner of the Christmas Tree Farm, who is grumpy and not a fan of Christmas. Kira is heartbroken that her twin and best friend got married and now lives abroad with her husband.

Kira quickly learns she has no idea how to run a farm and Bennet offers to help grumpy Kira (he’s a fix-it guy) when he’s on her property walking his dogs, but she stubbornly resists his offer. The grinch has a change of heart and begins to warm up to both Bennett and accepting help from her new community.

I loved this one! As I mentioned, it is my fave of the Dream Harbor series so far. Some may find Kira a bit unlikeable, but I really enjoyed the reverse grumpy x sunshine trope. Being the third in the series, coming back to Dream Harbor and seeing Jeannie, Annie, the town meetings, Logan’s grandparents’ farm, etc. is such a joy to revisit. The perfect Gilmore Girls-esque Hallmark Christmas style novel with a touch of spice. 🎄

Another warm, sweet, Hallmark-esqu book from this author ❤️ I am loving all things Dream Harbor ☺️

This book is bout Kira and Bennett. Kira is an icy woman who’s working through some grief while owning and working at the Christmas Tree Farm. Bennett is able to thaw her icy personality and wants to help her but, isn’t sure if he should because he’s unsure of her intentions.

If you enjoyed the first two books from this author then, you’ll enjoy this one as well. Perfect for the holiday season. If you like the warm, sweet Hallmark vibe with a little spice, then give this book a try ❤️

Short and cute Hallmark type story ... Loved the setting and the town background... 3 stars overall. I liked it, but I'm not sure if I would be lining up for the next book release. I would continue at some point.

This is a sweet Christmas romance. It’s the 3rd in a series, all with similarly cutesy names. I actually liked this one better than the first. Very sweet, moderate spice. Cute. Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.

The Christmas Tree Farm was cute. I did enjoy it and it was a great little fluff read in-between some heavier books. Overall if you are looking to escape into a book this might be a fun holiday read.

Audience: Adult
Plot: 4 out of 5
Characters: 3.75 out of 5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5 out of 5
Keywords: Grumpy x Sunshine, Forced Proximity, One Bed, Small Town, Cozy, Romance, Christmas, Holidays
Tea Pairing: Christmas Tea by Twinings

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley from One More Chapter / HarperCollinsPublishers. Thank you! All opinions are my own.

When I saw that the author was going to continue the series with Christmas Tree Farm, I immediately put myself on hold for it. This novel is the third in the Dream Harbor series, and features a standalone romance in the same location / universe as the others (Pumpkin Spice Cafe, and Cinnamon Bun Book Store).

Christmas Tree Farm follows Kira North, who is the resident recluse, especially when it comes to the holidays. But she is also the brand new owner of the Christmas tree farm outside of Dream Harbor. Bennett Ellis is Jeannie’s brother, who is back in town just for the holidays. When he crosses paths with Kira, he is both intrigued, yet uncertain about her. When the town is convinced there is buried treasure on Kira’s property, they send Bennett to investigate. Hijinks and mayhem ensues in this delightfully steamy rom-com.

The pacing throughout the novel was very well done, and all the major plot points hit at the right times to make the story flow very well. I couldn’t put this novel down – I finished it in three days. I really appreciated the care the author gave when dealing with the fears of each of the main characters, especially during the third act. The humor and banter between Kira and Bennett was top-notch. There were moments that were laugh-out-loud funny, but it wasn’t anything over the top.

I would recommend any of the Dream Harbor novels, since they are sure to delight readers of contemporary romance, who are looking for something cozy, yet steamy. The fourth book in the series, Strawberry Patch Pancake House, is set to release in 2025, and I can’t wait to read it!

The Dream Harbor series continues to blow me away. I typically shy away from romance, considering most of the books I’ve read in the genre have been on the cornier side. However these books, and The Christmas Tree Farm in particular are *incredibly* charming and captivating. The setting in this book was palpable, I was able to envision everything distinctly which really helped with getting me in the holiday mood! Bennett and Kira are probably my favorite MC’s in the series so far, and their story felt believable and genuine. A typical problem I have with romance is excess smut but I felt like this book had a proper balance and leaned more toward emotion which I prefer. Also the dogs?! I was obsessed and made me love the two MC’s and the book even more. I’ll be eagerly anticipating the fourth book!

Thank you so much for an early copy of this book! Having read The Pumpkin Spice Cafe last year, and The Cinnamon Bun store this year, I was so looking forward to reading and jumping into The Christmas Tree Farm. I love all things Christmas, cozy, and romance and this book felt like it might be right up my alley!

Unfortunatley, I didn't connect with the story or characters like I would have hoped (especially having loved The Pumpkin Spice Cafe when I read it last year). This is not to say it's a bad book, by any means, but the story and characters were not ones that resonated with me.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.


I will start by saying that I read The Pumpkin Spice Cafe and The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore prior to reading this, as they are all set in the same town with the same cast of characters. I knew that with The Christmas Tree Farm that I could look forward to solid writing and a story that flowed right along, and it did not disappoint. This is a grumpy/sunshine romance where the FMC is the grumpy newcomer to town and the sunshine MMC is the brother to The Pumpkin Spice Cafe’s FMC. I enjoyed how their story progressed, but Kira drove me nuts for about the first 3/4 of the book. She just seemed very full of herself, and tried to appear as if she did not come from a life of extreme privilege. As a character, she came across as very combative, bordering on rude at times, while the rest of the cast just tried to continue to show her genuine kindness. (She has definitely been my least favorite character so far in the series.) But as a whole, this was a very entertaining book, and I cannot wait for books 4 and 5 to release!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC! I’ve gone back and forth on what I wanted to rate this book, but settle on rounding up to three stars. This one was really more of a 2.5 star for me. I enjoyed the first two books in this series, and after I enjoyed the second more than the first I was hopeful this one would continue the trend in a fun Christmas wrapped bow. While the Christmas time theme was fun and warm (I need one of those stroop waffles ASAP) Kira and Bennett’s story just wasn’t engaging. The central conflict wasn’t super believable and the issue that caused them to separate was something that carried a lot of tension that it shouldn’t. This one was like a hallmark movie you have in the background while you do other things. The setting is cute, it gets you in the holiday mood, but you don’t have to pay too close attention to know exactly what’s going to happen from the beginning.
That being said, will I read the next one? Absolutely! I can’t wait for Annie and Mac’s story.

This book is the perfect Christmas that features cozy friendships, steamy romance, and the personal growth that the holidays inevitably bring.

Loved this one! Possibly my fave of the series! I loved the reverse grumpy x sunshine (ish) it’s always the guy who is grumpy but not here! The spice was great, the story was so interesting and so believable! I loved coming back to this universe! Such a cute, fun low stakes series!

I love Bennett and how hard he loves, I feel for him and his situation, I liked Kira and her bravery and sass! Overall a fun Christmas season read!

Number 3 in the series brings us back to the idyllic town of Dream Harbor. Kira North hates Christmas. Which is unfortunate since she just bought a Christmas tree farm in a town that’s too cute for its own good. Bennett Ellis is on vacation in Dream Harbor taking a break from his life in California. And most importantly, taking a break from his latest run of disastrous dates. So of course, while out walking his three adorable dogs, he runs into Kira on the edge of her tree farm. He vows not to help her and she vows not to take any help from him. Well, you know that won't work out. These two have crazy chemistry and find themselves unable to stay away from each other. But how will they ever make it work? He lives in California and she owns the tree farm in Dream Harbor. What follows is a spicy good time as they try to work it out!

As usual, I really enjoyed this seasonal story. Dream Harbor still feels like a trip home to see good friends. If you love Gilmore Girls, I think this series will be for you!

Thank you to @netgalley and @harper360 for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is a fun and completely cheesy holiday rom com and I am totally here for it. It gives everything you want in a holiday story with the grand finale of a cheesy ending!

thanks to Harper 360, NetGalley, Laurie Gilmore for an ARC of this book.

5 stars!! It's not often that you hear about a FMC being the grumpy character in a grumpy x sunshine book. This was a great continuation of the Dream Harbor series, it was nearly a love at first sight situation. Kira was unsure of what her life would be like once she moved into this town, especially since her sister Chloe wouldn't be around to witness it. Bennett and his dogs stumbled onto her newly opened Christmas tree farm, and they were constantly attached at the hip ever since. I'm glad there's a fourth book in this series, I can't get enough of these characters.