This series exploded on the scene during the holiday season and I was intrigued. I am definitely a judge a book by its cover reader and this book really highlighted the flaws in that logic. This was wholesome don’t get me wrong, the small town feel full of independent owned and run shops giving all the Stars Hollow vibes. But the romance? Well, I was not expecting the level of spice these books offer and I am here for it.

A grumpy sunshine romance featuring a surly out of towner and a charming stranger visiting family for the holidays. This was the perfect cozy and surprisingly spicy read I needed this holiday season. I can’t wait to continue the series and check back in with Ben and Kira.

Just not for me… not enough character development or interactions even for me to believe in the romance of it all. I think I’m done with books by Laurie Gilmore :/

This was JUST the thing I needed over the holidays. Fun, light, and emotional. Highly recommend for cozy mystery fans. Already purcahsed for libraries.

Cute little Christmas romance novel, and out of the 3 in the series this one is definitely my favorite. She’s trying to venture out on her own unfortunately she bought a run down Christmas tree farm sight unseen. He was going from one relationship to the next and each one used him for his kindness. They slowly fall for each other as they build up the tree farm and business. After a snow day and a weekend of being stuck in the cabin together they both decide that they want more than friends with benefits.

I like a good reverse grumpy sunshine and this was it! Definately like a good christmas hallmark romcom movie with some good spice!

Real or fake Christmas tree? We did a real tree a couple of years with the kids which was fun, but otherwise, I have had a fake tree my entire life.
Kira North has bought an old Christmas tree farm in a small town in the Northeast. She is trying to determine where to go with life. Even though she hates Christmas, she decides to sell Christmas trees to make enough money to fix up her house. Bennett (Ben) Ellis meets grumpy Kira while walking his three dogs on her farm. Ben helps Kira with fixing things up on her farm. Will the two be able to move beyond their broken pasts to start a new romance?

My thoughts on this novel:
• It reminded me of a spicy Hallmark Christmas romcom movie.

• It was a cozy Christmas read that I enjoyed at the beginning of January.

• Kira was grump at first, but she really grew on me.

• Grumpy x Sunshine romance, forced proximity, slight enemies to lovers.

• This was a steamy romance with a lot of sweet romance and basically one really steamy scene.

• This was the third novel in the Dream Harbor series. I haven’t read the previous two books, but they are on my list. This worked as a standalone, but I think I would have enjoyed the side characters even more if I knew their back stories.

Overall, The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore was a good romance with great characters, and it was a quick read.

Dream Harbor was my favorite series of 2024! I enjoyed spending time in this cozy, small town, it feels like home! I liked that Ben was introduced to us in a previous book, he is Jeanie's brother and came to Dream Harbor for a visit during the holiday. He meets Kira, a new girl in town who has isolated herself from the town, she has any icy personality, bought a dilapidated cabin that she is struggling to repair, and owns a run down Christmas Tree Farm that she originally insisted that she wouldn't be re-opening, but with much encouragement from Ben (a fix it hero) she opens the farm, and the town is overjoyed. There's a snow storm (forced proximity) that allows Ben and Kira to explore their feelings for each other, they are both guarding their hearts, not expecting to fall in love. It's a cute, quick romance full of banter, spice, sweetness, a treasure hunt, adorable dogs, lovable characters, and a very joyful ending (the best ending of the series). I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series. This was easily a five star read, very festive and Hallmark vibes, highly recommended. I can't wait to go back to Dream Harbor!

3.5 🌟 This is the 3rd book in the Dream Harbor series and I probably liked this 1 the most. I like Christmas setting and this crazy town. I always enjoy reading series because I like that we get continuations of the characters' stories we read earlier. It makes the world and series feel more familiar and makes it fun to read. Another easy, seasonal read!

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for a honest review.

This is my 2nd read in this series. I love the characters, the humor and just the right amount of "spice" Looking forward to more...

If you’re a big dog lover like me and are considering reading this book, please know at 87% in the MMC mentions stowing his dog beneath the plane in cargo containers (that he also makes them be in for the drive to the airport). That immediately ruined the book for me. Especially since the MMC is described as a golden retriever and I know a REAL golden retriever wouldn’t let his fellow men down like that 🙅🏻‍♀️🐶

It was a cute story line, overall, but it took me two weeks to read it because I wasn’t totally hooked on it. Very Hallmarky.

I was looking forward to Kira and Becketts story! I loved their cameos leading up to this book! Of course like the others, has the small town hallmark feel. Cute little Christmas read! It’s by far my favorite of the series so far!

Sweet little holiday romance novel with some spicy scenes; exactly what you would expect from this book and maybe hope for as a holiday read. This one is great if you have not read the previous books also as it could be a stand alone.

This is a great time and everything you could want from a small town spicy holiday romance.

# The Christmas Tree Farm
# 12/30/2024 ~ 12/31/2024
# 5.0 / 5.0

Thank you for the ARC! This was cute. I enjoyed it more than the second book in the series. I love this little town, especially the town meetings.

Laurie Gilmore's cute little town of Dream Harbor has become such a staple for me and my seasonal reading. I loved the first two in the series and my love continued for The Christmas Tree Farm. I hope this series can just keep on continuing. I couldn't put this one down just like the others. Perfect mix of cozy, cute, and spice that I love to see in romance books. Highly recommend to anyone who hasn't read this series yet.

I appreciate the opportunity to read this title and thank you to Harper360 for providing me with an eARC, however I was unable to get it read during the holiday season and I ended up purchasing the book. I will plan to update my review when I read it in the future.

I absolutely devoured Laurie’s other works, but this one was not my favorite. I liked it, but I couldn’t immerse myself in it fully at times. I think it is a great read for the winter/Christmas just for the vibes.

I loved this book. I totally fell in love with the characters and was rooting for them from the beginning. The cutest winter romance book I read all December. Make this a top pick at Christmas time!

Loved it!! Cute story and easy to read. A perfect palate cleanser. Love the small town romance vibe and can’t wait to read the next dream harbor book.

I had such a fun and festive time with this book! I have loved all of the books in this series by Laurie Gilmore.
If you are looking for a feel good book with a small town setting, a fun group of characters, and some steamy romance then this series just might do it for you!
I love how Laurie Gilmore has become a seasonal author. I have found myself looking forward to every new release.
Thank you NetGalley, Laurie Gilmore, and the publishers for this ARC.