This is such a warm-hearted, perfect swoon-worthy holiday romance that was such a great read. I adored that Kira, the MFC, was the grumpy one and Bennet, the MMC, was the sunshine. I loved the little town of Dream Harbor and how it was just like a Hallmark setting. I couldn’t get enough of it. The Christmas Tree Farm is the 3rd book in the series, but can be read as a standalone. This is the perfect holiday rom-com style read with some added spice.

The adorable cover caught my eye then the compelling book description caught my interest. This was a fun, snowed in, small town, opposites attract romance. The characters are well written and it was entertaining having the female MC Kira as the grump with the male MC Bennett upbeat and sweet. Also there were dogs, which I especially loved. I enjoyed Bennett's persistance with Kira and her growth through out the story. This is a great holiday season romance with a heartwarming happy-ever-after.

I loved this book!!!

This was such a sweet, cozy romance - and you can’t go wrong when it’s set during Christmas!!

Laurie Gilmore does an amazing job making her books have the perfect mix of humor and romance - while still creating characters that have depth and growth!

I absolutely loved The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore so I knew this one would be amazing too!! I definitely recommend this one to fans of cozy Gilmore Girls vibes and romance that will tug at your heartstrings!

Basically feels like a hallmark movie but with more spice!

Thank you NetGalley, and Harper Collins for this ARC! I adored it!

This book was just okay for me. I didn't like the female main character. She came to town and was mean and unsociable to everyone then she just turned around and made friends with the townspeople and became friendly. I would've liked to get to know more of her backstory. I didn't really like the insta love between her and Bennett either. I'm not sure if I will continue on with this series.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book for review.

Cozy, spicy, and perfect in time for the holidays! Read this for allll the Hallmark channel after dark vibes.

Best Parts: The vibes, obviously. A great length for a rom-com. The supporting characters - always so funny and great additions without being invasive. I love that the dogs were basically their own characters. I also really enjoyed that this book was about 2 brand new characters.

Parts That Could Be Better: As mentioned above, I just did not totally believe the rich girl backstory. I think my biggest gripe was that this story seemed to have deep lulls that I do not remember from the other books. It was easy to put this back down and then come back to it.

First of all, I am a big fan of this series so when I was approved for the Arc I was psyched! I love Dream Harbor and I could not wait to jump back into that world. That being said it started very slow for me. I did not instantly warm to the main characters enough to root for them as hard as I had for the previous two books in series. Yes Kira is supposed to be closed off but I didn’t see what Bennett saw in her until she started loosening up. Took awhile to get there but the ending was worth it. I loved the parts where the old characters pop in and I adored the ending, it was perfect. Can’t wait for the next book to come out…
♥️ Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this audiobook ARC.

I had just finished reading Pumpkin Spice Café & Cinnamon Bun Bookshop, so when I saw that The Christmas Tree Farm was available for request on NetGalley, I had to click the button. This book did not disappoint! Just like the rest of the series it reads like a spicier version of a Hallmark movie. I enjoyed the book so much that once I finished the ARC, I went and bought the ebook. Also, really like that they included some questions that would be perfect for a book club discussion. I find it so helpful.

After reading the first two books in the Dream Harbor series I was expecting a cute rom-com that was a quick read and Laurie did not disappoint. This book was basically a Hallmark Christmas Movie in book form.

The reverse grumpy sunshine trope gave serious Grinch vibes in this book. Kira is a bit of a hot mess at the beginning of the book. She impulsively decides to but the Christmas tree farm in order to escape from her past, not truly thinking that she is not in a space to be joyful for Christmas.

Then comes Bennett who thinks the tree farm is still closed and takes his dogs for a walk through the farm. With Bennett’s fix it attitude and the help of all the other characters of Dream Harbor, Kira grows so much as a person in this book.

I loved all the antics of the town and can’t wait to see what else is in store for the Dream Harbor series.

Thank you NetGalley, Harper 360, and Laurie Gilmore for the ARC of this book!

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One of the things that I’ve been posting about this series ever since I started reading it was that it is just too hot and steamy to be a Hallmark holiday romcom. So, upon opening the book and reading the dedication below, I started cracking up.

”For anyone who ever wished Hallmark Christmas movies were steamier, this one might do the trick”

Laurie Gilmore

This series has definitely been like an R-rated Hallmark holiday romcom marathon, for those of you who appreciate this type of info/trigger warning.

For those readers who read the second installment, we met Kira at the end, when she comes into town to take possession of her property and makes it clear to everyone that she will NOT be selling Christmas trees. On that note, I LOVE KIRA!!! Yes, she is a grumpy sourpuss and is a little brusque at times, and flat out rude other times, but she is also really funny!!! Most of my fave FMC’s are queens of the ”snarky attitude”, at all the right times too. However, what is the best thing about Kira? She’s a big-time dog person and is a completely different person around dogs; dogs bring out the best in her. I’m sure a lot of us dog parents out there can relate to that. All that makes her good people in my book!

The book summary pretty much lays out the whole storyline, so I’m not going to repeat any of that here. What the book summary doesn’t mention is why Kira, a transplant from GA, who has never lived on her own or run a business, bought an abandoned Christmas tree farm, with its run-down and dilapidate house. Kira is grieving the loss of her best friend and sister – who got married and moved to Denmark with her husband! Yes, Kira is a bit immature and self-absorbed, but she comes to her senses pretty quickly and realizes that her inheritance that she used to buy the farm and house is not going to last long if she doesn’t find an income source. So, she quits her whining and wallowing and she does what she needs to do to get the tree farm up and running. None of this is a spoiler since it’s basically how the story started.

Bennett, who is in town visiting his sister, Jeanie (from the first installment), and staying in her apartment, since she moved in with Logan (also from the first installment). Bennett is a “tech bro” from CA who has a terrible record with the women he dates. Bennett is the proverbial “too nice guy” who women always seem to take advantage of. He has vowed that he is going to stop being so nice and letting women walk all over him. However, old habits are hard to break, and Bennett can’t stop himself from being a nice guy and offers to help Kira with stuff around the farm (heating, wifi, etc...). This wouldn’t be a Dream Harbor story without the smoking hot chemistry and inst-love. The rest is your standard holiday romcom stuff.

However, I do want to mention that there is another storyline (sort of) that the tree farm is haunted by the previous occupants, according to the smutty book club members, and that there may be some treasures buried there somewhere. Initially, Jeanie, along with some smutty book club members, convince Bennett to go out to the farm and get to know Kira and check out the place. I swear, that smutty book club and its members are a bunch of scoundrels

The character development of Bennett and Kira was well done, and Iris was a nice addition to the motley cast of characters in Dream Harbor. Would have liked to know more about Iris, but it looks like I have to wait until the next installment (that is already on my to-read list). The pacing is what to be expected for a holiday romcom with the 0-60, insta-love/chemistry. The story was amusing and entertaining and the writing was on par with the rest of the series. I’m looking at an overall rating of 3.8 that I’m going to round up to a 4star review. I want to thank NetGalley and Harper 360 for sending me this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

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If you’re looking for a cozy hallmark book this is it!! Kira is looking for a new start but got more than she bargained for buying a Christmas Tree Farm without seeing it first. Her twin has moved to Denmark and she is in a Grinch type of mood. Bennett is in town visiting his sister through the holidays and crosses paths with Kira while waking his dog. They’re fighting the draw they have to one another due to their pasts, but the sparks start to fly. This book gave me all the cozy Christmas Movie vibes that I think everyone would love!!

Definitely my favorite book of the three! Gives off all the Christmas Hallmark vibes (with extra spice) ! The chemistry between Bennet(ugh the name) and Kira off the bat was intriguing. I couldn’t get enough of their story. Bennet has my heart; we all need a Bennet in our lives!

Ahhh! This is my fav book of the series-you would think being the ginormous pumpkin spice lover that I am I would be faithful to that title but this one won me over from the first paragraph and didn’t let go until the very end. It’s basically the Grinch in a Hallmark movie and I am all about it! Grumpy/sunshine is one of my fav tropes and Laurie Gilmore has nailed it with these characters! And the fact that the FMC was the grumpy one was refreshing (because I am the grumpy one in my relationship so I can relate 😂) This is book 3 and while it can be read as a stand-alone, I love that we get to revisit characters from the previous two books and see how life has progressed for them as well.
At this point I just want to go to Dream Harbor and spend some time. Each book has gotten better and better and I can’t wait for the rest of the series.
If you like small town, Hallmark vibes with spice added in, this is one you need to read asap!
Thanks to One More Chapter and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review

The Christmas Tree Farm, by Laurie Gilmore, is one of her Dream Harbor novels. This Christmasy, small-town, romance is perfect for a cozy afternoon read. While it is the third book set in Dream Harbor, they each stand alone so you can easily start with this one (but you will probably want to read them all at some point). Thanks, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with the ARC ebook I read and reviewed. All opinions are my own.

Another fun addition to this series! I’m not typically a fan of cozy romance books. These are definitely the exception- they’re so fun. I love the small town setting and the seasonal theming of the books. I cannot wait to read more from this series!

Thank you NetGalley for the earc.
I personally don’t think these books are for me. At first i thought i enjoyed the first book but looking back i think i just fell victim to tiktok hype. I’m not a fan of “cozy” books. I think they’re boring. But that’s all personal opinion

Who’s ready for a spicy Christmas?! Woooo boy, the naughty and nice list has a lot of crossover in this super fun holiday romcom. The third book in the Dream Harbor series and honestly, this series is just giving life. It has all the charm and quirky characters of The Gilmore Girls with enough pumpkin spice to make even Lorelei blush. I am such a fan of Dream Harbor and The Christmas Tree Farm is an awesome addition. Kira and Bennett are grumpy/sunshine to the max and the setting of a Christmas tree farm and old farm house is holiday perfection. Plus, there are dogs. So many dogs 😍 Books are just better with dogs, it’s a scientific fact.

Another adorable addition to the Dream Harbor series--This is still so Gilmore Girls coded, but this one felt straight out of the Hallmark channel, especially with the Christmas theme. I sat and binged this whole thing today in honor of it being published today, and it was such fun, cozy, relaxing vibes!

This won't really be memorable, and I did get a bit bored at points, but overall very cute. My primary issue aside from some pacing issues making this feel boring to me here or there was that Kira, our FMC, was incredibly unlikeable to me. The MMC was great, however it's a bit of a challenge to love/root for a romance with one character you like and another that makes you insane.

Overall, I recommend this whole series honestly for a fun, holiday/seasonally themed read, but it's not life-changing.

Thank you so much to Harper 360 and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I was so happy I was chosen to read this arc copy of The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore. It’s the third in the Dreamland Harbor Series! This book is perfect to get you ready for a festive cold winter season. This book was a delight to read. Kira owns a Christmas tree farm and is the fmc who is not a fan of Christmas but Bennet coming around might be the guy to warm her heart. This book has it all…..festive vibes…..cozy…a lil spice…they love dogs!! Definitely worth it to cuddle up and give it a read!

Easy holiday read. This is the third book in the Dream Harbor series, and I thought it was okay. I enjoyed the second book in the series (The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore) more though. I plan on reading the first book (Pumpkin Spice Cafe) soon and hopefully it'll be on par with the 2nd book.
I will keep an eye out and read the 4th book as these are cozy reads and a relaxing way to pass the time.

This author definitely hits the warm and fuzzy vibes and I want to live in this town. I am a sucker anything Christmas related. However I feel like a lot of the couples were insta love.