Thank you NetGalley and Harper 360 for the arc of “The Christmas Tree Farm” by Laurie Gilmore.

I enjoyed reading this book, especially the cameo of the other couples from previous books and their found family was lovely. However, I didn’t really like the FMC. She was very rude to the townspeople and Bennett and I could not understand Bennett’s attraction to her. I did enjoy the Christmas and small town vibe and the spice was great as well.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t push through in this one. I expected to be reading about Mac and Annie and I couldn’t get past this FMC. She was rude and mean for no reason and too unlikeable for me to root for. It wasn’t very believable that Bennett would be having these loving thoughts about her even as she was being a total ass to him. No one looks THAT cute in a blanket to ignore those rude comments of hers. I’m sure it got better but I wouldn’t have been rooting for her so unfortunately I’m going to pass on this one and wait for her next book!

Kira- local Christmas tree farm owner knows no bounds when she buys the farm, wants to do everything on her own and wants no help from Jeanie’s brother Bennett, who is staying above the Pumpkin spice Cafe fixing up the house & farm. When eventually after a storm and talking they become friendly, the spiciest one I’ve read yet. I love Christmas books! Thanks to netgalley & the publisher for the ARC. Will own copy’s

I found the aspect of community to be the most appealing since everyone seemed to know each other, making the town feel very friendly. Kira the protagonist was a lovely character and the story was quite interesting to me. Also, the romantic subplot of the main male character Ben was well developed and realistic. All in all, this is a charming Christmas story that left me with the warmest of fuzzies from beginning to end.

Thank you to One More Chapter and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.

I LOVED the Pumpkin Spice Cafe so I was super excited to read this one! It put me in such a Christmassy mood! (Hush, I know it’s August!) It was such a cozy and fun romance. Kira and Bennett are EVERYTHING! I really love that in both Pumpkin Spice Cafe and this one, there's this little bit of mystery that the characters would like solved. I love the ending and how the relationship played out.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Harper 360 for the ARC!

I was so excited to receive this arc! The pumpkin spice cafe was one of my favorite books ever, and this was such a sweet addition to the series. I felt like Kira could be a little too grumpy sometimes compared to Bennett, but overall they were such a good match. Loved this and love this author!

~Small-Town Romance, Holiday Romance, GrumpyxSunshine, and more!~

The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore follows Kira North, the new owner of the old Dream Harbor Christmas tree farm. The problem? Kira doesn't like Christmas and bought the property sight unseen. Kira is determined to fix the farm on her own and go from a spoiled trust fund baby to a self-sufficient homesteader. So when the handsome Bennett Ellis with a fixer complex comes to town for a vacation, what will happen when he meets the stubborn owner of the Christmas tree farm who refuses to accept help? Will it just be a holiday fling, or will it turn into something more?

4.5| First, before even reading this book, I loved the playlist and map. It is a great addition that really set the scene for the book and also allowed me to picture the town more clearly. I think the map could be a bit bigger in the future; I was reading on a Kindle, so I had to put it close to my face to make out the words. I finished this book in less than a day because it was so captivating and hard to put down. I loved Kira's character and how strong, determined, and stubborn she is. The more I learned about her backstory, the more I understood her character and decisions. She and Bennett had great chemistry, and I enjoyed this book being more of a slow burn. The back-and-forth between their personalities was great, and I loved the contrast between her not wanting to accept help and him wanting to fix everything for her. I loved Kira's interaction with his dogs and how soft she was towards them.

One thing I really enjoyed about this book was how they both found themselves and wrapped up some loose ends before finding their way back to each other. Kira and Bennett had a lot of character growth throughout the book, which I appreciated. Seeing Kira make friends and finally find a sense of belonging was great to see, and I love how much her confidence grew throughout the book. I did feel like some of the sentences were odd and made me re-read them a couple of times before fully understanding what it was trying to say. I also found it a little odd that Kira's first thought was to sell the items Bennett finds. It seems the letters had a lot of sentimental value for her, so selling the items that represent the love of those people she read about didn't really make sense as her first thought. The side characters were great; I loved what they added to the story. I would have liked to see some reunion with Kira and her sister to tie everything up.

Overall, I loved the vibe of the story and the town it takes place in. It very much gave mature Hallmark movie! The characters and chemistry were great. Kira and Bennett were truly a couple I was rooting for up until the end of the book! I was so excited to read this book and even more excited to read what's next in the town of Dream Harbor!

I loved this book!!! The Christmas Tree Farm is such a cute story surrounding Kira, who bought the aforementioned farm sight-unseen, and Bennett, who's in town visiting his sister. It's filled with holiday cheer, a little skepticism, some mystery, and just enough spice. Highly recommend!

Laurie Gilmore writes the best cozy books for various holiday seasons and this one is no different. The romance and the plot makes you feel all festive inside like you're ready to break out the Christmas tree. I felt like I was reading a Hallmark movie with a splash of Gilmore Girls.

This book is like a Hallmark series and I am here for it. Something about this pulls me in… I loved it so much. Thank you NetGallley for the opportunity to read this early ARC.

Spicy Hallmark feels! Put me in the mood for Christmas and hot chocolate. This was a cute, quick fun read. I’ve read all three in this series so far and they have yet to disappoint. This author delivers the right amount of humor and “spiciness” and there is always a HEA.

I adore Laurie's books. Not only do they pull you in by cover alone, the stories are entertaining as well. Each character has their traits. Thank you for the opportunity to read this one!

Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collin’s 369, and Laurie Gilmore for this ARC!

Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore is a delightful, spicy holiday romance that feels like a modern Hallmark movie with an edge. The story follows Kira North, who takes on the challenge of running a Christmas tree farm, only to realize she's in over her head. Enter Bennett (Ben), a Mr. Fix-It type with three loyal dogs, whose initial encounter with Kira is far from smooth. As they navigate a series of events, including a cozy snowstorm, their chemistry sizzles, making for a heartwarming and festive read that's perfect for the holiday season. The dogs, along with the snowy setting, made this a particularly cozy and heartwarming experience that I couldn't put down.

Oh my lanta! This was the coziest holiday romance with all the Christmas goodness and Gilmore Girl vibes. Think Hallmark after dark. I thoroughly enjoyed 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒞𝒽𝓇𝒾𝓈𝓉𝓂𝒶𝓈 𝒯𝓇𝑒𝑒 𝐹𝒶𝓇𝓂. Bennett + Kira were absolutely adorable. Bennett, the MMC, is a total cinnamon roll willing to do anything for those he cares about. Kira, the FMC, appears to be quite prickly in the beginning but underneath that grumpy exterior is a heart of solid gold. They were each healing from things in their past and together they were able to heal and find a genuine love. This sweet romance is Christmas magic🎄✨

I cannot wait to reread this book at Christmas time!

Tropes:
☀️ Grumpy x Sunshine
🏘️ Small Town
💕 Forced Proximity
🛏️ One Bed
🎄 Holiday Romance

Thank you Laurie Gilmore, Harper 360, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙢.

Laurie Gilmore does it again! I'm obsessed with her books.. The small town, the Christmas vibes, the most perfect characters that I absolutely adore. It's like a spicy version of Gilmore Girls and I couldn't love it more. I'm so sad this book is over. 5 huge stars!!

reading this in the dead of summer is crazy but i ate up every second nonetheless! this was a cutesy fast paced spicy lil romance that just tugs at your heartstrings (and in your pants. heheh). no but honestly if you’re looking for a quick paced small town steamy holiday romcom, this is the perfect place!

✨📚 If you're a fan of Hallmark movie vibes but crave a little extra spice, then I've found your new favorite read! This cozy, small-town Christmas romance gives us the perfect reverse grumpy-sunshine duo who feel so real, you might just bump into them on your next holiday stroll! 🐶❤️ I adored how both characters own their flaws and genuinely strive to grow—it's like a masterclass in authenticity! 🎄💫 I'm rating it a solid 4.75/5 stars because honestly, who doesn't love a good grumpy-sunshine story? Can’t wait to dive back in and relive the magic! 📖✨ #BookRecommendation #CozyReads #HallmarkFeels

If you love a Hallmark movie kind of book but always wished they had a little spice mixed in this is the book for you! This is a reverse grumpy-sunshine, which gave you just enough back story to absolutely fall in love with the characters, This was the perfect mix of cozy, small town, Christmas cheer, dogs, and spice. One of the things I loved about this book was that both of the main characters know what their flaws are and are trying to learn/grow from past experiences. It makes this book see so authentic that you could possibly meet these people in real life.

Overall I'm giving this book a 4.75/5 stars. The only thing I like more than a reverse grumpy-sunshine is a regular grumpy sunshine. I would 100% reread this and recommend it to other people.

I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I really wanted to like this, but the writing style just wasn’t for me, I prefer books written in 1st person point of view, I feel as though they are easier for me to follow along with but I digress. this was a cute and fluffy holiday read. it definitely felt like I was watching a hallmark movie.

“I did fall in love with you in a month. you are everything I want, and it has nothing to do with your broken house or your…. your… whatever it is you think about yourself, that you are selfish or not worthy or… I don’t know… I really don’t know kira because I think you are fucking perfect.”

there is truly something about loving someone even though you know they aren’t ready to accept that love

A cozy Hallmark Christmas movie, but add steam! The Christmas Tree Farm was a great escape from the bazillion degree summer days. It covers all the bases: cozy small town, dogs, Christmas cheer, living room blanket forts, and steamy open-door loving. I like that our MCs were fully aware of their flaws and were trying to grow. I love the friend group. I want to live in Dream Harbor! My biggest complaint about the book would be all… the… ellipsis… Seriously, at one point I was playing a game to see how many pages in a row had ellipsis, but that was distracting me from the story and I stopped. Otherwise, I enjoyed this low-angst, steamy, cozy, fluffy Christmas book.

I received an ARC of The Christmas Tree Farm from NetGalley. I am leaving my review voluntarily.