I have thoroughly enjoyed this series. When an ambitious chef finds out he has a daughter and her mother recently died, he leaves his beloved position in France and moves to Dream Harbor. He hires Iris, a local woman who is losing her apartment and needs the live in nanny position. His traumatized daughter will not speak to him and he works so hard to gain her acceptance. Iris has no experience as a nanny but bonds quickly with little Olive and her father. The romance is sweet and passionate. As with all the books in this series, the sense of community is wonderfully heartwarming.

4 stars everyone. I think this may be my favorite of the Dream Harbor Series so far. I was an absolute feral creature for Archer. The absolute adoration for his daughter and the bond between him and Iris is uncanny. This is so much more than a single dad x nanny romance. This has everything. There is so much emotion, understanding, growth, and mutual respect in this. The tension between Iris and Archer was intense. I couldn't wait for the two of them to finally give into their feelings for one another. It did not disappoint.

I am a huge fan of the Dream Harbor series - I have grown to love the characters so much and enjoy meeting new ones with each installment. I must say that this one was not my favorite of the series, as I typically don't love the boss-employee romance trope, but what redeemed this story was the precocious and lovable Olive. I think the story would've fallen a little flat had Archer not been a single dad to the most adorable kid but I looked forward to every scene and one liner brought to us by Olive. Can't wait for Annie and Mac's story! I want more Dream Harbor!

This was my favorite of all the Dream Harbor series! I loved Iris and Archer’s love story. Olive was a sweet and cute little girl and I loved her spunk and personality. I can NOT wait to read Annie and Mac’s story next!!

Omg I love love this book, the found family troupe, the spice is chef kiss and the love between the two main characters really develops so much for them and they always needed each other no matter what others had told them. Laurie Gilmore never disappoint and I can’t wait for the last book in the series. Thank you for letting me experience this book once again

This town is growing on me.

Archer's life went upside down when he found out he got a child, so she moved in Dream Harbor, got a job in the diner and needed a nanny stat. Enter Iris, who needed a play to stay and a job.

I just got off from reading a fantasy book and wanted a fun silly little romance book then I saw this up in NetGalley and immediately requested it. Thankfully, they approved so thank you NetGalley gods!

Anyways, I love the first 60% of the book. It got me hooked and I read it so fast in a span of few hours. It was great, it was fun, it's your usual single-dad and nanny trope. I love the whole journey.

However, when I reached the second half of the book I lost interest and they introduced my least favorite trope so I mentally already clocked out after that.

Overall, not the best book from this series (Book 3!) and not the worst (Book 2!), and still looking forward to the next one because that couple was hinted from the very beginning.

The Strawberry Patch Pancake House
by Laurie Gilmore


I still can’t believe I received an eARC of this book! How can you not fall in love with Dream Harbor? I want to pack my bags and head to the pancake house. Two different people with two different lives, are they meant to be?? I really like Iris and Archer. I love cute cozy romantic mysteries. I could put this one down! I really enjoy Laurie’s writing!

Tropes:

👨‍💼single dad
🛌 one bed
🏡 found family
🐌 slow burn
⭐️ forced proximity

Big thanks to NetGalley, Laurie and Harper 360 for the eARC! I truly feel so lucky to have gotten an eARC! This one of my favorite series!! I can’t wait for the next book!

Publication Date: March 18th 2025
Rating: 🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓

#NetGalley #TheStrawberryPatchPancakeHouse

What an absolute wirlwind of a book.. it will have you feeling happy, anxious, sad, and relieved. Sometimes all at once!! I just adore the Dream Harbor series by Laurie Gilmore, so when this book was announced I was THRILLED to get my hands on it. This one is more… dimensional? As it involves a familial relationship as well as the “typical” Dream Harbor intimate relationship. And I absolutely love how it came together. Blending the two “worlds” into something beautiful, and not letting either relationship overshadow or take away from the other relationship. But letting both bloom and have their own spotlight. (Familial relationship with child *versus* intimate relationship with lover)

Archer, a world class chef, finds himself in Dream Harbor after a fling from the past passes away, leaving him custody of a daughter (Olive) he didn’t know existed. Iris, a local woman, is desperate for a job so she takes the live in nanny position.

The 4th in the series, and it was my favorite so far. The writing is getting better and the storylines have more depth. It was awesome to watch both Archer and Iris grow as people, and always amazing when past couples make appearances!

THE STRAWBERRY PATCH PANCAKE HOUSE ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/5. Archer has a big life, striving for a Michelin star, a world trained chef. When he finds out he fathered a girl 5 years ago, and her mom has passed, he moves to Dream Harbor to be with her. Iris is still finding her footing in life, and needs a job, so the mayor suggests she be his nanny. You know where this goes. It was a cute book, not my favorite on the series. A small town romance, that you can see a mile away, and you are there to enjoy the ride. I honestly just wanted a bit more of the townspeople in this one! The Dream Harbor fan fare can be my fav part. Overall, a quick enjoyable cozy read. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Tropes
* Single Dad
* Forced Proximity
* Slow Burn
* Found Family

If you’re in the mood to read a small town cozy romance story with a HEA you will like this.
You’ll fall in love with this cute small town atmosphere and the characters.
It’s the 4th book and a new romance in Dream Harbor. If you’ve read the other books in this series you enjoy this one also.
Overall it’s a heartwarming addition to the Dream Harbor series however it can be read as a standalone also

When Archers daughter needs him he moves across the world to take care of her. He has already secured a rental and job at the local diner so now all that’s left is a nanny. Iris is available and despite not liking kids the money is too good to pass up. It took them awhile to settle in to their new roles, it is possible that they have more in common than they first thought. And with a little matchmaking anything is possible.

This was about to become my new favorite book in this series. Iris and Archer are an unexpected match but the more time they spent together making pancakes at night, flirting and taking care of Olive you see that they’re a perfect match. The tension is delicious, slow burn was definitely the right choice.

The thing that took me out of it was the third act breakup and the reason behind it. So unnecessary!

However everything else up until that point was amazing. Olive had been thru a lot and I loved watching her being a happy kid again after everything she went thru. The small town setting is cozy and the mystery of the pancake recipe was a fun side story as well.

Regardless of my opinion about the third act I believe many readers will enjoy this book.

Read this if you like
🥞Single dad x nanny
🍓Small town setting
❤️Forced proximity
💫Dual pov

We are back for another cozy love story in the sleepy town of Dream Harbor.

I do have to admit I have a love/hate relationship with this series. First, this series has been all over the place. I really loved Hazel & Noah’s story, but the last book I was not a fan. So expectations were not high going in. Also side note learn from my mistakes I did no research ahead of time so I thought this was finally Mac & Annie’s book. Was definitely a tad disappointed when I realized this was Iris & Archers book. Now did I grow to throughly love Archer & Iris, yes I did. But it took me a hot minute to get into their story and let me tell you once I did I was hooked.

Now the only reason I didn’t give this a 5 star is because I am not a parent, nor do I plan on ever being a parent. And this book felt like a love letter to parenting. Which there’s nothing wrong with. I just found the situations both characters were in challenging to relate too. However, Laurie Gilmore writing style is easy to follow and you can’t help but fall in love with everyone. I loved seeing our past book characters making cameos and I loved watching Archer & Iris relationship growth and development. And out of the series by far this is my second favorite.

Overall, I highly recommend this book. It’s a fun, quick easy read that anyone could enjoy. I will definitely also be continuing on with this series. Big thank you to NetGalley & Harper 360 for providing me and arc to read and review.

Just like the red of the books in this series I love this book I never thought that the plot twist trope would be my favorite part of the book I just love this book

Love this cozy Hallmark movie type book series! I want to live in Dream Harbor. This newest book is perfect for a cozy spring reading day.

This was such a cute book! I absolutely love single dad/nanny romances and this one did not disappoint. Iris and Archer are incredibly sweet together. They have a slow burn but it's definitely worth the wait. And little Olive has my heart. This series just keeps getting better and better. If you like cozy small town romance you'll love this book. I highly recommend it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper 360 for allowing me to read this book ahead of release in exchange for my honest opinion.

You know those cozy days where you put on your favorite clothing, make a cup of tea, order some comfort food (Thai for me!), and put on your favorite show (Buffy-that may age me)? That’s what these books feel like. They are cozy and comfortable and just needed some days.

These are my guilty pleasure and therefore I’m giving 5 Star for how it makes me happy and content.

The Strawberry Patch Pancake house follows some new comers to the neighborhood after a tragic accident leaves a 5 year old girl, Olive, with the need for a home. That home comes in the form of her dad, a Parisian Chef, that didn’t know she existed prior to the loss of her mom. He moves across the world to Dream Harbor unsure how to raise a kid, put his Michelin Star dreams on hold, and find new job.

Luckily, Iris, the local swim/yoga teacher, is in need of a new job. And one that comes as a live in nanny is ideal for her financial hardship. She just didn’t expect a smoking hot dad!

This one was just as cute at the other series. Although Cinnamon Bun and Christmas Tree are still my favorites. This one was different with new characters and the storyline around a little girl. It still had all the cozy vibes and makes that small town vibe a dream.

Come curl up with this new edition to Dream Harbor and be ready to want to make some pancakes.

Thanks @Netgalley and @HarperCollinsPublishers for the advanced digital ARC

This is my first book by Laurie Gilmore, but it won’t be my last. In fact, I did not realize this book was number 4 in the Dream Harbor series. So, to answer your question, yes it can be read as a stand alone. I loved it so much, I already have purchased the others in the series. The book is filled with all of the emotions. A really nice family story with a surprise kid, romance, food and sex all taking place in a small town where everyone knows your business.

Thank you #NetGalley, #HarperCollinsPublisher, #Harper360, #LaurieGilmore and #TheStrawberryPatchPancakeHouse for the advance copy for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. This was CUTE. It was fast paced and stereotypical, but that’s expected. I love Dream Harbor and already can’t wait for the next one!

I had so much fun reading this book! This entire series is just so yummy! Laurie Gilmore literally knows how to write a yummy MMC!

A single-dad romance, which is usually my least favorite trope, where Archer comes to town all the way from culinary heaven in Paris to small town head chef at a diner. Not exactly in his plans.

Iris, our fun and flighty FMC, needs a job and a place to stay so of course there’s no reason to not take the live-in nanny position that Archer needs filled. Their attraction is instant and the slow burn and build-up is just delicious. Archer can play in my strawberry patch anytime! 😘

This book gets a 3/5 for spice. I love her spice scenes.

Highly recommend if you’ve been enjoying this series as thoroughly as I have!!!

Thank you NetGalley, Laurie Gilmore and publishers for this opportunity!