I was a fan of Laurie Gilmore‘s last book and I greatly enjoyed her. If you’re in the mood for a Christmas romance with a grumpy protagonist, pick up The Christmas Tree Farm. You won’t regret it.

Oh, where do I even begin with The Christmas Tree Farm? I was swept away by the characters’ chemistry and the enchanting holiday vibes. The HEA is heart-melting and so satisfying. I adored every moment of this spicy, romantic whirlwind, truly a must-read for anyone craving a perfect holiday escape.

I absolutely adored ‘The Christmas Tree Farm’. It had me hooked from the start with its irresistible blend of grumpy x sunshine, cozy small-town vibes, and delicious forced proximity. The one bed trope added the perfect touch of tension and intimacy. The characters' chemistry was off the charts, their happily ever after left me with the biggest smile on my face.

-reverse grumpy sunshine
-cinnamon roll
-forced proximity
-HEA
4 🌟
1.5 🌶

This is the third book in the Dream Harbor series, but you don't have to read them in order. The characters are connected, but each book is a standalone story. If you loved The Pumpkin Spice Cafe story, then you will love this, too. This one is a cute and heartwarming Christmas book. I mean, who doesn't love a story set on a Christmas tree farm with adorable dogs? Plus, there's some fun banter, funny moments, spice, and even a little mystery. I want to move to Dream Harbor. This is Hallmark mixed with Gilmore Girls vibe with spice added in.

The main character is Kira, a woman who's trying to find her own way after her sister moves away. She's always relied on her sister, so now she has to learn to stand on her own two feet. And what does she do? She buys a Christmas tree farm without even seeing it first! That's her first mistake, but not her last.

Bennett is in town for the holidays, visiting his sister Jeanie, who owns the local coffee shop. He brings his three dogs with him, and while he's letting them run in the woods. He ends up trespassing on the Christmas tree farm land, while there he stumbles upon Kira. She's not too happy to see him at first, but she loves the dogs. And guess what? hat's not the last time he'll see her, though. Even visiting, he gets put into a situation by the major of Dream Harbor and his sister.

Booktok Holiday Girlies will looove this 🎄
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Yes, yes, yes! Such a cozy and thrilling read. I love when a romance novel can still hook you. Not even due to drama, etc. but just out of the storylines and development of the characters relationship.
I feel like this is a ‘cozy romance’ in the sense that stakes are ‘low’ and it’s not a whirlwind romance BUT that makes it the perfect holiday read to me. This one is a great one to read bundled up in bed or your preferred cozy spot ☕️

Look forward to reading once again once it’s released. This makes me even more excited for the cinammon bun shop book!

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.

I am a fan of Laurie Gilmore, so I was excited to read this book. It did not disappoint. It was a great cozy Christmas read. I especially love the small-town setting. I really liked Kira and her story line, and I thought that she and Ben had great chemistry. Between the story and the setting, it really put me in the Christmas spirit. This will definitely be recommended to all my friends. I am so excited for more of Laurie Gilmore’s books in the future.

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.

✨📚 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

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!!

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.

~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.

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!

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.

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.

Laurie Gilmore's The Christmas Tree Farm is a charming and steamy addition to the Dream Harbor series. This romantic comedy perfectly captures the essence of the holiday season while delivering a heartwarming love story.
Kira, a Christmas-hating city girl, finds herself 'unexpectedly' owning a Christmas tree farm in the quaint town of Dream Harbor. Her world collides with Bennett Ellis, a charming and easygoing Californian, who's looking for a holiday escape. Their initial clash is as frosty, but as they work together to transform the farm into a winter wonderland, their relationship begins to warm.
Gilmore expertly weaves together humor, romance, and a touch of mystery to create a captivating story. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the small-town setting adds a cozy atmosphere. The "grumpy and sunshine" trope is executed flawlessly, with Kira's initial cynicism providing a perfect contrast to Bennett's infectious optimism.
If you're looking for a feel-good holiday romance with a dash of spice, The Christmas Tree Farm is the perfect choice. Gilmore's writing is engaging and addictive, making it impossible to put this book down.

4.5 fun, steamy stars

this was a delightful read. kira and bennett story was just so sweet. felt like a hallmark movie.charming christmas vibes. there a snow storm and dogs .all the cozy feels.

I love this book so much. It had all the best things: reverse grumpy/sunshine, adorable dogs, snow, small town Christmas vibes and a sprinkle of found family. I read this in August and it was so full of Hallmark Christmas goodness that I'm ready to put up my tree. This series can do no wrong. I can't wait for the proper season to roll around so I can read this book all over again. Spice 3/5

Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore was a great read. It has a similar feel to a Hallmark movie but with spice! Kira takes her trust fund and decides to buy a Christmas tree farm, funny thing is, she knows nothing about running a business and doesn’t particularly care for Christmas.
Bennett heads to town to stay with his sister over the Thanksgiving to New Year holiday and meets Kira while walking his dogs on her farm. Bennett can’t help himself to jumping in to help Kira with things around the farm and their romance grows from there.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

Get yourself comfy, and get ready for this darling story of the most sweet story with the most darling characters. It was so precious.

Thank you Harper 360 & NetGalley for this ARC!

I loved this story! This whole series is the perfect cozy but spicy romance I needed in my life. I truly loved every bit of it!

I was provided the opportunity to read an ARC of this novel by the publisher, author and NetGalley.

I have adored the two previous novels so I was super hopeful for this novel. Did Laurie just take a Christmas themed book and knock it out of the ballpark, well Christmas tree farm?! Absolutely she did!!

This novel was the perfect balance of sugar, and spice! I adored the FMC and MMC and the banter! This was such a grumpy sunshine novel that I don’t know if I’ll find another Christmas one I’ll love again. This novel follows Kira and Bennett.

Kira, is the owner of a Christmas tree farm but ironically hates Christmas. Bennett is on vacation in Dream Harbor and escaping his life in California where his love life is a disaster. These two meet and Ben sets out to help Kira with her farm despite her stubborn ways.

This story is one I’ll read every year! I love it so much and think all cozy holiday romance readers should give this one a shot

✨Reverse Grumpy Sunshine
✨MMC is a Cinnamon Roll
✨Small Town / Holiday Romance
✨Forced Proximity

I loved "The Pumpkin Spice Cafe" by this author so I couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy of "The Christmas Tree Farm." I went into this book with really high hopes and the author definitely didn't disappoint me!

This storyline reminded me of everything I love about Hallmark Christmas movies. I binged the entire book cover to cover in an evening and it left me wanting to pull out my Holiday Decor a few months early.

I think readers are really going to connect with these characters, especially the MMC Bennett who is a loveable cinnamon roll.

I'd definitely add this one to your holiday TBR!

Thank you Laurie Gilmore, Bet Galley and Harper 360 for providing me with an ARC of this book!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Spice: 🌶️.5

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. The Christmas Tree Farm is a cozy holiday romance meeting all your needs. Kira is looking for a fresh start and with a little late night scrolling and desire to leave Georgia, she blindly buys a Christmas tree farm and moves to New England.

Stuck with her choices, she needs to work to make it her own but also to keep the lights on, literally. Handsome and handy Bennett see her in need and can’t help himself with assisting her. Through the trials tribulations to the holiday season, Kira and Ben look to see if the choices they made make sense for forever or is just the holidays?

This was adorable. I am a huge hallmark fan and this gave exactly as advertised. Give me the season, the lights, the dogs, the snowstorm romance. It will get you into the holiday spring and WISH Bennet could serve you.

I highly recommend for its short term bliss and holiday escaping needs.

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

This series gives me Gilmore Girl vibes every single time!! I really wanted to get Bennetts story after book 1 so I was very glad to finally get more from him. Why someone who dislikes Christmas buys a Christmas tree farm is beyond me but it made for a great story. Loved how these two were forced together from some bad weather.

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

This book was such a cozy read! I loved Bennett (how could you not) and Kira grew on me. I love the whole dream harbor family! Super quick- finished in a day.

As an avid Hallmark Christmas movie watcher, this book exceeded all my expectations! This book made my Christmas loving heart so happy. It was a beautiful story with the perfect amount of romance and spice. Definitely difficult to put this book down! The character development for both main characters was great, and I always enjoy a dual POV. I look forward to reading more books from this author!

📚ARC REVIEW📚

These books are so cozy. I’m really enjoying this series so far. Christmas Tree Farm by TS was stuck in my head the whole time reading this book. I loved all the holiday vibes. This book was like a Hallmark Christmas movie (with some spice). It’s going to be the perfect read during the holidays.

Bennett Ellis. That’s all. We love him. ❤️🎄

Thank you so much to Harper Collins 360, NetGalley, and Laurie Gilmore for granting me access to this ARC!

The third book set in Dream Harbor. I've read the previous one, but still need to go back and read book 1.

This is such a fun series to read - easy stories, fun romances, interesting characters and the dialogs are so much fun!

Bennett is back in town, visiting his sister, when he runs into Kira, a newcomer in town running a big Christmas tree farm. Kira bought a tree farm unseen and is disappointed to find the house and farm in disrepair. Bennett is the good guy that tries to help her, the sunshine to her grumpy. Their banter back and forth is so much fun and their romance was fun to watch bloom.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

I loved this book so much. It will really get you into the holiday spirit. After reading the first two books of this series, I had to run and grab this one and it did not disappoint. This was such a cozy holiday read with the perfect amount of spice. I would highly recommend this entire series.

I received a free copy of The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore for an honest review! Thank you @harpercollins360 for the ARC

This book has all the cute Christmas vibes! 🎄Kira is from Georgia and ends up buying a Christmas Tree Farm in Dream Harbor, to try and do something for herself since growing up everything was always given to her. But she just keeps running into more and more problems, forcing herself to have to say yes to help, and that help happens to be Bennett Ellis, who is only visiting for a month. She has been trying to stay away from Ben because she knows they have no future together and her feelings are growing for him. Together, will they make her Christmas Tree Farm all that she ever wanted? And what will happen to Kira and Ben’s hearts at the end of this??!
My only thing with this book was almost a little bit too much spice for me personally, but still a cute easy read! 🥰
Tropes: Grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity

Absolutely yes!! This is the best little cozy Christmas love story I’ve been craving. Coming from reading the Pumpkin Spice Cafe last year, this book easily tops that for all the vibes. This little town and all its characters have my whole heart. I cannot wait for more!

It’s like a Hallmark Christmas movie in book form!! This is my second one of these books in the series and they are just so cute. They have that cozy, feel good vibe that makes you want to light a few candles and cuddle up under a blanket to read all day. Although I am reading this book in the middle of a heat wave, I feel as if Christmas is just right around the corner.

In this book, many characters are brought back from the first book (The Pumpkin Spiced Cafe) and new ones are added. I love this because you get the best of both worlds, old characters you love and new ones to fall in love with.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. I truly enjoyed it

”this past christmas was my favorite, too. i hope we have a lot more together. i was thinking a lifetime of them might be enough.”₊ ⊹

my thoughts┊okaaaay, this served the ooey gooey goodness i’ve been needing in my life! moreso 3.5, but definitely happily rounding up.

i loved this! bennett and kira were suuch a good couple; this is probably my favorite from the series thus far. i loved the christmas tree farm setting, seeing kira grow into herself as an independent girlie and making roots for herself in dream harbor. and bennett was *chef’s kiss* favorite male character from this series for sure. their developments as characters complimented their relationship so well.

the angst made my heart hurt, too! i was really in my feels with this one. i teared up a little towards the end at the scene with the letters 🥲 so so so sweet!

so very happy i decided to pick up this series; it’s perfect for some feel good, cozy vibes. very much looking forward to the next/last (?) book! i’m imagining that it will be annie and mac’s story, finally, and i cannot wait to see how their story develops!

“So, I guess, I’m saying the word…”

Kira is my favorite Dream Harbor resident to date – hands down. Laurie Gilmore is striking gold with this series. The largely conflict free (no life shattering lies, no betrayal, relatively little drama) blossoming romances with damaged but rational people are a breath of fresh air. The Christmas Tree Farm is no different. As soon as Bennett was announced in The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore I immediately knew I wanted to read his story.

“You wouldn’t try to snuggle with a feral cat, and tugging Kira into his arms right now would amount to the same thing.”

Without getting too much into the story because *spoilers* I am not disappointed by this in the slightest. It is exactly what I wanted – cozy Hallmark/Lifetime holiday movie vibes while poking fun at Hallmark/Lifetime holiday movies. The chemistry between Kira and Bennett is excellent. How they read each other without issue but also don’t push or provoke one another because they recognize they individually have their own issues to work out was great. It created a really nice push-and-pull between them. The chemistry between the ever growing core friend group was also great. I love how welcoming and warm they all are together and was really happy to see Kira finally let that wall down. The touch about the letters and our generation hit the nail on the head. I found love letters my grandfather wrote my grandmother when they were dating, and they are some of my most treasured items. How this ended with their letters was perfect…. who wants to read a printout of DMs?!

Solid 4/5 – great cozy holiday read. I can’t wait for the next book in this series! Please please tell me that we’ll be getting one for Annie and Mac too at some point? I NEED TO KNOW THEIR HISTORY!

Thank you Harper360, Laurie Gilmore, and NetGalley for the eARC!

I couldn’t wait any longer for another Laurie Gilmore book and The Christmas Tree Farm was another five star read for me. Such a cute cozy story I love every single part of it.
Quote “ ‘You’re moving, Bennett. Here to Dream Harbor, to live here with me and our far too many dogs and possibly a future reindeer or two. And we will live happily ever after. Is that clear enough?’ “
Something I would say to my partner.

Mini Summary

Kira (Peaches) the grinch of Christmas decided to buy a Christmas Tree Farm at Dream Harbor where she finds Bennett (Mr. Fixer) she wants no help from him but he sees her freezing he can’t bare himself leaving her in the cold whether she didn’t ask for his help he decides to fix a few things around the house so her stay will be warm.
Bennett side story is on vacation visiting his sister the owner of the Pumpkin Spice Cafe but also to disconnect himself from his disastrous dates. Kira is now in the opens to welcome the town folks of Dream Harbor but due to her unwelcoming charm she finds herself stepping out of the grinch mode and opening herself to the town. Kira and Bennett find themselves stranded in the tree farm house due to a heavy snowstorm. As much as they both didn’t want to fall in love with each and fall into old habits they can’t denied any longer their feelings.

Thank you Net Gallery for the advance reading

Thank you NetGalley and Harper 360 for allowing me to read this eARC early. This book is #3 in the Dream Harbor series but you do not need to read them in order.This one is a cute and heartwarming Christmas book.

The Christmas vibes are spot on, and the small-town feel adds to the charm.
I loved the side plot about finding hidden treasure—it brought a cozy mystery element to the story. The tension and spice between Kira and Bennett were HOT and enjoyable! The character development is excellent; their vices felt very authentic and relatable.
Overall, it's a delightful book that really gets you in the holiday spirit. Highly recommend for a warm and festive reading experience!

Thank you HarperCollins & Netgalley for the eARC!

This series is Hallmark movies but to read 📖🥰
I just love how each season are represented in the first three books:
Fall for The Pumpkin Spice Cafe
Summer for The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore
Winter for The Christmas Tree Farm
And spring for the upcoming book: The Strawberry Patch Pancake House.

I really liked the She is grumpy, He is sunshine trope 💞
Being back to the town of Dream Harbor felt like a cozy dream.
The book is so addictive, it can be read on one sitting and you’ll be wanting more at the end 🥰

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!

I really enjoyed this book. It was a light quick and easy read. I loved that it was cozy. This was my first my this author but will not be my last. Can’t wait to read more by this author!

to echo my review of the previous books in this series, this is cozy-candy-cane fun! if you are looking for a book to spend an snow day with, this is a great choice
dream harbor is full of sincere characters you want to root for and simple storylines that make for a nice & quick read

Laurie Gilmore has done it again. I am pretty sure Bennett and Kira are by far my favorite couple from Dream Harbor. I always say I read for the feels and boy did I get feelings reading this and made me want to pick up and become a Dreamer!

I am a sucker for a third act breakup and boy did it deliver. I will definitely be back for more Dream Harbor.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Kira is not a fan of the holidays. She made a decision to buy a farm in a quaint little town. She keeps seeing Bennett around her farm and grows to like him. A nice read.

You can never go wrong with a Laurie Gilmore book and this one might have been my favorite one yet! First of all it was so cozy and a Christmas book at this time of year was exactly what I needed. Going back into the world of Dream Harbor was truly a dream come true! I can never get enough of this town or all the quirky wonderful people that live there. I loved Bennett from Jeanie’s book but seeing him get his own love story was epic. Kira was such a force and I loved how much the book was about their growth to being better versions of themselves separately and together. The dogs were such a fun addition, I loved all their little personalities. And I absolutely adore the underlying mystery that goes along with all these books, it’s such a fun side plot that I can’t get enough of! This book was just a warm hug, fun and sexy and Bennett is officially a new favorite book boyfriend. Immediate 5 stars! I can’t wait to keep going back to Dream Harbor!

5/5 stars. This book is everything I love about Christmas novels wrapped in a cute little cover. I cant tell you how much this book put me in a christmas-y mood and its only September.!! The characters were so much fun and there's nothing like a few loveable side pup characters. I enjoyed that a few characters that we have met in the past are also incorporated in this book.
This book makes me want to open my own Christmas Tree Farm and enjoy all the holiday feels. I absolutely loved this book and all the rest of Gilmore's novels!

I read this as an ARC from NetGalley and @HarperCollins360, oh my did it not disappoint. This is the perfect cozy winter read. It was not overpowering with Christmas but rather a prelude to Christmas. It would make for a great post Thanksgiving read. The connection between the main characters is palpable throughout the book.
The only reason for the 4 stars is the ending, I did not want the story to end and would have rather had a few more chapters for the story to further evolve than to end on the almost abrupt note that it did.
However I will continue to recommend this book and series to anyone and everyone and cannot wait for book 4.

I’m so beyond obsessed with Laurie Giilmore now!!! It’s an addition. This was just as good as the first two! I loved Bennett and didn’t expect to because I thought he would always be a b/c character. But the romance and the plot was so fun! Onto the fourth!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC. The relationships that Laurie Gilmore creates are just so sweet. The Christmas Tree Farm starts with Kira being the grumpy one where you wonder why she even came to Dream Harbor. However, the type of person Bennett is was exactly what she needed. I related a lot more to Hazel, but I appreciated the build up of Kira and her self worth.

You can't go wrong with Laurie Gilmore. Her books always grab you from the start and have amazing small town books that get you in the holiday mood. I wish it was Christmas and it's only September. This is book #3 and I can't wait for book #4 to come out. You did it again Laurie Gilmore and thank you NetGalley for the chance to read this ARC.

Thank you to Harper Collins Publishing, NetGalley, and to Laurie Gilmore for the advanced copy to read!

The Christmas Tree Farm is book 3 of the Dream Harbor series. I have read The Cinnamon Bookshop and now this one. I have The Pumpkin Spice Cafe ordered on my kindle- only $0.99 on Amazon right now! I have found you can read the books out of order without much confusion.

I really enjoyed The Christmas Tree Farm- Kira and Bennett's love story. I believe this is my favorite book out of the series. It is a very spicy read! Even though I am beyond ready for the Fall season, reading The Christmas Tree Farm had me wanting it to be Christmas!

Gilmore does a wonderful job writing a cozy small town filled with quirky and lovable characters. If you are a Gilmore Girls fan and love Stars Hollow, you will enjoy the Dream Harbor series! I like that with each book, we get to know more about the town and all who live there. I am very much looking forward to reading more! Gilmore provides you the Hallmark movie feel with her stories! Do not hesitate to pick up The Christmas Tree Farm or to add it to your TBR pile.

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

Yes, yes I think this one did the trick. This book left me feeling like I had indeed just stepped foot inside a cozy wintery Hallmark movie and I did not want to leave. I found myself grinning and kicking my feet throughout this whole book. This is a small town romance, grumpy x sunshine, slow burn and I am here for all of it!!!

The Christmas Tree Farm is the 3rd book in the Dream Harbor series, which I would call an interconnected stand alone series. The book has mentions of things that have happened in previous books, and of course the characters are from all the previous books but you would be fine without reading the rest.

This story follows Kira, the new resident of the old Christmas Tree farm in town and Bennett, Jeanie's brother who is just in town for the holidays. Kira came to Dream Harbor to start her life over and prove to herself she can be independent and not rely on everyone else. So she used her inheritance and purchased the old Christmas Tree Farm sight unseen. The downside, it had little heat and was run down. Oh and she had no idea how to run a farm, just an idea of what she had seen on social media. In her quest to become a new independent individual she became the town Grinch and wanted nothing to do with anyone. That is until she stumbled upon Bennett one morning as he was walking his dogs unknowingly on her newly owned property.

Bennett is in Dream Harbor just for the holidays to appease his sister and to get out of California for a little while. He finds himself trespassing on the once abandoned Christmas Tree farm property when his dogs lead him right to the new grinchy owner, Kira North. Their first interaction was less than ideal but Bennett quickly found himself finding reasons to visit the farm and finding a way past her tough act and into her heart.

This book was such a cute story and I loved every minute of it. I cannot wait to read the next story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper360 for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

3.5 rounded up to 4 stars

I read this immediately after the cinnamon bun bookstore! What fun bingeable stories! I really like the natural flow and ease this author writes with and the small town community she has created in this series. I need to go back and read the first one and I’ll definitely read the fourth.

If I had to say, the second had a more relatable main character for me and the angst and banter felt more sharp and like a build up. This one it felt like it was trying a little hard but that’s me being nit picky.

It’s a great seasonal story of love I’ll recommend to other romance readers. Thank you for the arc!

The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore is the third book in the Dream Harbor series and I was so fortunate as to receive an advanced reader copy of it! So, naturally, I sunk into my couch and did not emerge until I devoured it 😅 NO REGRETS. Laurie just outdid herself with this one! Fun town banter? Check. Sweet hallmark style love story? Check. Toe curling spice in a Christmas setting? Check. Bennett, our MMC, is a Clark Kent style Cinnamon Roll hero who Kira, our fiercely independent FMC describes as “polite in the streets but a beast in the sheets”. And if that sentence doesn’t convince you to read this book then what are you really doing with your life? 😂 The Christmas Tree Farm is 100% worth the read and should definitely be on your radar!

One of the best series I’ve ever read! I loved all of the characters and enjoy learning more about them with each subsequent book! Can’t wait for #4!!
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

So much fun, a perfect continuation in this small town series. I love how cozy and wintery everything was. So perfect for upcoming winter nights to get you in the right mood for the holidays! A lovely romance and so well done.

Quick and easy read to continue this series. Laurie Gilmore is amazing at creating small town, hallmark vibes. All her books are so cozy for so many different reasons, this one was great because of the winter vibes.

I would love the thank NetGalley and Harper360 for this ARC and being able to continue the Dream Harbor series! This was a very quick read for me and absolutely loved it!
I loved how I got a Small town Romance feel to this book and it is definitely a nice holiday/Christmas read! I cannot wait to have the physical copy of this book to add to my collection!!

The FMC being grumpy was fun and that he was the sunshine. I really like that there was deeper backstories to both characters in this one. It was very cozy like the first two books were, Laurie Gilmore really nails the Hallmark movie/Stars hallow vibe. If you like small town reads that are a bit cheesy but feel good this book is for you!

Thank you so much to netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Alright, Laurie Gilmore, I love you. And I love Dream Harbor. This was my favorite in the series so far, Bennett is perfect and dreamy and everything I want in a man. While I don't particularly relate to Kira in many ways, (other than her love of dogs, and animals in general) I love how real she feels. Like a real person with real insecurities and personal issues.

I never want to leave Dream Harbor, please take me back there as soon as possible, I cannot wait for the next book.

So cute!! An absolute end of the year read!! The characters and setting are so cozy! Would definitely recommend!

After devouring the first two books of this series, I was fortunate enough to receive an eArc for "The Christmas Tree Farm". Thank you for letting me read a copy of this before release! also, this might be the most spoiler-y review I've written but I need to explain what scenario was the cause of my decision to rate this book what I rated it.

That being said, I'm not sure I was in the right seasonal mindset for this as I just got into fall cozy read mode and maybe doing a Christmas read was too much *insert anxious self deprecating face here*. Even with that, this was a 3.75 star read for me and here's why:

The biggest trope in this book to me was the grumpy/sunshine which I usually enjoy. However, this was a little different because the Grumpy part of this equation was REALLY off-putting at the beginning and there was no "who hurt you?" to make it ok. That character just rubbed me the wrong way and while it was labeled as them hiding their true colors, it was real hard to shake off their previous actions, especially when the change of personality happened so fast.

The saving grace of this whole book was the cinnamon roll of the sunshine character and the supporting characters from the previous books. I love this town setting and the people in it and I couldn't be driven away by the grumpiest of grumps. looking forward to the fourth book and hoping for more of the swoon worthy men in this town!

This is the stuff Holiday movies are made of—prickly pear heroines who move to the country, cinnamon roll heroes to save the day, and dogs, all the dogs. I loved the letters. They were a nice touch.

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Thank you to NetGalley and Harper 360 for allowing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review! I may just add this to my list of books I need to reread each holiday season. Bennet and Kira were adorable. Add them to a backdrop of the small town Christmas season and it was the perfect cozy read. The book held the adventure of a treasure hunt, the inviting small town community, as well as just enough spice. I loved that this wasn’t just a romance but there was real depth to the characters struggling through self-exploration and growth. That their personal growth ended with a happily ever after was just the cherry on top. I can’t recommend this book enough and may even like it a bit better than The Pumpkin Spice Cafe (and that’s saying something)!

Laurie has done it again!! I loved the concept of having a FMC that hates Christmas. I feel like usually it would be the MMC. I got the same fun vibes from the previous two books. Great book for the holiday season!

Christmas is coming earlier this year, actually in the middle of September for me (thanks to Netgalley), and it's super cool because this is my favorite season.
"The Christmas Tree Farm" is the third book of the Dream Harbor series and now readers meet winter in the small town.
Kira North hates Christmas. Ironically, looking at her last name and the fact that she bought Tree Farm in the middle of the holiday season. She is grumpy and has zero intense to fall in love.
Bennett is the sunshine owner of three dogs, who coming to visit his sister in the Dream Harbor. He is struggling with saving complex but this time helping Kira feels right.
It was nice to meet characters from the previous two books and they spending Christmas together.
And ok, there are three cutest dogs in the plot so this book can't be bad.
The story is cute, nice, and cozy with perfect holiday vibes. Yes, it's a little bit predictable but in a nice way. The opposite grumpy/sunshine is written properly and lovelly.
"The Christmas Tree Farm" is now my favorite part of the series and I look forward to reading Iris story next spring.

This might be one of my new favorite authors. This is a great read for christmas time!! Love these books by Laurie Gilmore. Also gives me gilmore girl vibes!!

Very cute holiday small town romance. I love when the fmc is the grump in the story. Kira is kinda closed off in the beginning and is only sweet to dogs. Ben is the ultimate golden retriever who is too good for his own good. The town and its people seem so charming, I will have to pick up the other books set here.

As with the other books in this series, I loved reading about this town and these characters! Even though this is about a Christmas tree farm it could easily be read any time of the year. Heartwarming, touching and fun! Many thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this copy for read and review

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

The book made me laugh from literally the dedication page. It was also my favorite couple of the series, having two people who were not originally tied to the town both learn to let go of past scars, grow as individuals, and start to embed themselves in the town.

Overall, the book is a cozy and quick read, perfect for those looking to curl up with some holiday cheer and silly town shenanigans.

Thank you to NetGalley, Laurie Gilmore, and Harper 360 for providing me with an advanced reader copy.

The Christmas Tree Farm is the perfect addition to the Dream Harbor series. I cannot get over this small town holiday romance.

Kira and Bennet are beyond adorable together. Their backstories and character growth make this story relatable. As always these mcs have incredible character growth and you'll find yourself sitting there rooting for them.

I loved seeing past characters throughout the story and it's a nice touch to see their relationships progressing as the series goes on.

Laurie Gilmore did it again with another Hallmark worthy book. Once again I cannot wait to see what comes next in this series.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance review copy in return for an honest review. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I just love the dream farm books. They’re so cozy and fun. This one was another hit for me!

I think I am ready to pack my bag and head to Dream Harbor! If you want cozy hallmark romances with spice --- this series is for you!
I really liked Kira’s character and how the quaint small town and Bennett were able to thaw some of her icy exterior. She’s determined to do something on her own, for herself, while grieving the life she had with her twin sister (and missing her deeply) and while she has to overcome a lot, she definitely came out on top.
Bennett is a fixer, it’s one of his greatest attributes and greatest downfalls, he’s been heartbroken before because of it and while he wants to help Kira, he struggles with questioning her intentions.
I finished this book in one sitting, it was all things warm and wintery, perfect for sitting on the couch with a hot cup of tea and comfy pajamas.

This was yet another fantastic book by Laurie Gilmore. I have always wanted a spicy Hallmark movie/book and Laurie Gilmore nailed it! I love the grumpy sunshine trope so much and Laurie does it so well. This is book 3 in the series and I really love that you get to revisit the characters from other books and get a glimpse into how things have progressed for them as well. I also really loved that the FMC Kira was the grumpy one and Bennett was the sunshine. 90% of the time it is the MMC that is grumpy so this was really refreshing to read!

As always Laurie Gilmore's character/world building is absolute perfection. I feel so connected to these characters and to Dream Harbor and I just wish I could visit there. So far every book in this series has just gotten better and better and I can't wait to see what comes next in the series.

Just like the first 2 books in the series, I loved this one! Although Kira is first introduced in Book 2 you can read this as a standalone book. This book is a funny Rom-Com but also includes some spicy scenes! My only complaint (if you can call it that) is that I was hoping this book would have been about the woman (can't think of her name) that owned the bakery since she was introduced in the first book. This book still did not disappoint, and I highly recommend!

Cozy hallmark Christmas movie vibes, but with spice🎄

Kira is the grumpy new owner of the Christmas tree farm in Dream Harbor who has her hands full trying to get the place up and running. Meanwhile Bennett is a problem fixer who happens to be in town escaping his own problems. She is too stubborn to take his help and he is all green flags in helping her anyways. This book has the Christmas spirit and plenty of mistletoes to go around 🎅

“I realized, maybe too late, that being independent doesn’t have to mean being alone”

The Christmas Tree Farm is the 3rd book in the Dream Harbor series but they are all interconnected standalones, so you could jump into this one no problem.

This ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The Christmas Tree Farm will be published October 22nd.

I really really enjoyed this book! I wish it got a little spicy sooner but I was won over in the end! I love these small town hallmark romances! I need this to be a movie, along with your other books!! Can’t get enough of LG and can’t wait for the next read 🥰

Fast paced, well written with familiar characters but also easily read as a standalone this book is filled with plenty of Christmas touches and just enough heat to warm you up on a cold winter’s night.

Like much of the TikTok world, I have fallen in love with Dream Harbor and can’t turn back! I cannot wait to reread this by the fire in the winter. I absolutely loved the trope that the female, Kira, was the grumpy one. This trope is not very common and I love it! I can’t wait for book 4!!

The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore is the 3rd book in her Dream Harbor Series.

Kira purchased a Christmas tree farm and run-down Victorian home sight unseen and is less than pleased when the locals want her to open up for the season. Bennett is visiting his sister Jeanie for a month over the Christmas Holiday and is immediately thrown into small town life, including being volunteered to befriend the new Christmas Tree Farm owner to research the town’s rumors.

Bennett’s tendency to “fix” things and Kira’s refusal to accept help from anyone leaves a lot of room for misunderstandings and TENSION between the two, but a snowstorm might be just what they need to get them on the same page.

This story was cute, cozy, and overall a good time.

Read if you enjoy:
🤎 Small Town Romance
🤎 Cinnamon Roll MMC
🤎 Holiday Romance
🤎 Grumpy/Sunshine

3.75 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Laurie Gilmore is a new to me author. I’ve seen so much talk about her Fall book I knew I had to try to get my hands on the ARC for her Christmas one. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. This is the PERFECT holiday story. Who doesn’t love a story set on a Christmas Tree Farm & a slow burn romance that turns real spicy, real quick? It was perfection. I was giggling throughout the book- it was funny, it was sweet, it was heartwarming. This book was a breath of fresh holiday air. I can’t wait to read Laurie’s other ones in this series! 4⭐️ read for me!

Kira has bought a Christmas tree farm, but it is more than she can handle. Bennett is visiting his sister and takes his dog for a walk in the woods and ends up trespassing on the Christmas tree farm. will he be willing to help Kira?

Talk about living in a cozy Hallmark movie! This small town romance had me grinning from ear to ear the whole time I was reading it! Kira (who doesn't even like Christmas) decided to leave her life in Georgia and move to Dream Harbor to start a new life and find her true self by buying a Christmas tree farm. Along the way she meets Bennett, or as he likes to call himself Mr. Fix-It! Bennett is in town to visit his sister for the holidays but finds himself drawn to the somewhat recluse Christmas tree farm owner. As the relationship progresses, they both find themselves trying to break old dating habits and ultimately forming a wonderful relationship. This was a quick and easy ready for me and will definitely be recommending to my friends as a cozy read for the holidays!
I was sent this ARC by NetGalley and Harper360 and this is my honest review.

Another perfect addition to the Dream Harbor series by Laurie Gilmore! This cozy Christmas book makes me want to put my Christmas tree up now- in September! I’ve been known to have my tree up before Halloween, so this isn’t too much of a stretch for me 😆. The Christmas Tree Farm is set in Dream Harbor, a Stars Hollow-esque town. As a big fan of Gilmore girls, I loved finding the similarities between the town and the townspeople. This sweet (with a dash of spice) novel follows Kira and Bennett on their quest to reinventing themselves. Kira buys a Christmas tree farm, sight unseen, to prove to herself that she can make it on her own. Bennett is a fixer who is trying to convince himself that he doesn’t need to save every damsel in distress, because some damsels don’t need saving. Kira’s and Bennett’s energy is very black cat/golden retriever meets forced proximity (snowed in- one of my favorite tropes 😍). Can these two overcome their own hang ups and admit to themselves that they need and love each other? If you enjoy Hallmark Christmas movies and Gilmore girls, read this book and find out! 🎄🎁☃️❄️

Such a fun read! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

This book was lovely, there’s no way a cute Christmas love story with spice will ever be bad! Although I wish there had been a bit more exploration of Bennett and Kira’s relationship outside of the snowstorm, it’s a fast read that gives all the gooey goodness of the holiday hallmark movies that I am addicted to will definitely read again during the Christmas season!

Ms. Scrooge meets Mr. Fix-It

I was so excited to be able to snag an ARC of The Christmas Tree Farm and go back to Dream Harbor.

*Small Town Romance
*Ms. Scrooge & Mr. Fit-It
*Forced Proximity
*Cozy mystery
*Spice
*Slow Burn
*He falls first

On a whim, Kira purchases an old Christmas Tree Farm in Dream Harbor in hopes of finding not only herself but independence she has always lacked. The last thing she expected was the cheerful and nosy neighbors. Hoarded up in her run-down farmhouse, Kira is alone and without heat.
Bennet is in town visiting his sister Jeanie. After several failed first dates, he has sworn off relationships. Only in town for the month, Bennet is surprised when he stumbles across the not-so-nice new tree farm owner while out walking his dogs. He instantly finds her attractive but plans to stay far way - yet the town has other plans. Bennet is volunteered to head to the tree farm in hopes of finding answers to the towns newest unsolved mystery.

Laurie Gilmore has once again given us a Hallmark Channel worthy love story filled with cozy mystery and all the spice. Oh, the spice - she took it up a notch! Bennet and Kira's slow burn story of she hates Christmas, and he can't help but to fall for her is a must read.

Kira just moved into the small town of Dream Harbor and is trying to reopen the run-down Christmas Tree Farm she bought, sight unseen. Although the town’s first impression of her wasn’t great, she’s hopeful she can drum up some business selling Christmas trees.

In comes Bennett, the brother of a local townsperson. Although he’s only visiting for the holidays, he decides to help Kira get the word out about the tree farm and help gain some customers.

This book gave major Gilmore Girls vibes with its small town feel - the town meetings, quirky townspeople, annual Christmas Tree Lighting festival, and a cute love story to boot! The witty banter had me giggling and kicking my feet, and the spice level was just right!

I also loved how characters from the first two books appeared and added to the storyline. A must read if you’re looking for a cute and cozy Christmas book!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper 360 for the ARC of this book.

This was such a fun, hallmarkesque Christmas romance! It’s definitely my favourite of the series so far. I thought that Bennet and Kira balanced each other so well, and I loved them together and individually. As always, I also loved seeing the whole cast of characters together, and had a great time reading this book! I 100% recommend this whole series :)

So so cozy and warm and Christmasy!!

This book made me start wishing fall was already done and over with so I could have Christmas and snow already! Our couple was so cute and I loved their relationship and how they felt like they truly loved one another.

The vibes and feels of this book are so perfect for the winter! Definitely pick it up near Christmas for maximum cozy vibes!!

I absolutely adored this book. This reverse grumpy/sunshine had me from the first page. The FMC is grumpy, feisty spitfire, The MMC is a cinnamon roll of the first order and I cannot recommend this book enough!

From book 1 of the Dream Harbor series I was ready to order every book!! I’ve already pre-ordered the next in the series.
I’m in love with the characters and I love that you can meet with them again in the new storylines.
It’s small town with a touch of spice!
Easy reads that I just can’t put down!

I don’t reread books, but I will reread this series!!!

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

I will absolutely read anything this author writes now. I read this book in one sitting. I could not put it down. It seems like every time she puts out a new book it’s just as good as the last one. I don’t know how she does it.

Kira North has bought a Christmas tree farm but doesn’t really like Christmas. Bennett Ellis is just in town to visit his sister for the holidays. Can he convince her leave behind her grumpy ways and learn to love Christmas and him?

I absolutely loved this. It’s so cute. The whole series is so Hallmark with spice. I hope the series keeps going and going because I will keep reading every single one that comes out. I cannot wait for the next one.

This is a five out of five stars for me and I would highly recommend it to everyone.

The dedication in this book said something along the lines of if you like Hallmark movies but wish they had more spice, this is for you. And you know what, she’s right! 😂

Kira and Bennett meet in a small town when Kira moves in and decides to open a Christmas tree farm. Bennett is sent to have a look around the farm by the townies for a dead body that’s rumored to be there. He keeps making excuses to go back and look for the body but in the meantime Kira catches his eye in more way than one.

This book was the perfect amount of funny, sweet, spicy and a dash of mystery. I have not read the other books in this series but I will be adding them to my list for sure. I feel like I missed out of a few things and jokes from prior books but either way the book can stand alone. Loved the writing style.

This is the first ARC copy from NetGalley, so I was really excited to read this. This book was super cute! Very much hallmark vibes, and I loved every minute of it. The fact that there was also some spice in it made it even better for me. This book was a very cute, cozy, fluffy romance.

I picked this up after seeing the author’s last book, The Pumpkin Spice Café, all over social media. The Christmas Tree Farm is the third book in the Dream Harbor series and it’s a cozy, Hallmark-like romance. It's a sweet and spicy, small-town story with loads of charm.

Our heroine Kira has landed Dream Harbor, a small town in New England. She wanted a fresh start after her twin, Chloe, married and moved to Denmark. Kira grew up in Georgia, a rich girl with all the privileges of wealth, and, in an effort to prove to herself that she can make it on her own, she used her trust fund to purchase an old farmhouse in Dream Harbor sight unseen. She has depended on her family all her life, especially Chloe, and is determined to learn how to fend for herself. She has dreams of having a garden and making pickles.

But when she gets to Dream Harbor, she realizes the house has a Christmas tree farm and now that her boiler is barely working, she needs to get the tree farm up and running so she can afford a new one and doesn’t freeze over winter. (She is determined not to use her family money to solve her problems.) She's feeling pretty stressed and, one day, when she's both cold and grumpy, she runs into Bennet and his three dogs, walking through her farm. She gives him the cold shoulder and tells him he’s trespassing, but she loves dogs so she pets them and gives them doggie hugs before they leave.

Bennet grew up in the area and is visiting his sister, Jeanie, and staying in the apartment above the Pumpkin Spice Café. He'd moved across the country to California with a woman several years ago, but they broke up. He's in town for the holidays and working remotely (he’s a software engineer). Jeannie asks him to come to a town meeting and meet her friends. When he gets there, he finds a lively group making plans for the Tree Lighting Festival. When they find out he met Kira at the tree farm, they ask him to go back up and check on her because they think there could be a dead body or possibly a treasure on her property! Apparently, there was a cryptic letter in the house when the old owner, Edwin, died that claimed he had buried something important there. Bennet, who is sure Kira does not wish to see him, demurs. However, when they all stare at him, he gives in and says he will do it, even though he doesn't think she will talk to him.

Bennet is a super nice guy but has recently realized the girls he dates seem to be only interested in him when they need help with something. He’s a fixer and loves helping people but he also wants to be loved for himself, not for what he can do for someone. When he goes to see Kira, he tells her he wants to buy a tree for Christmas. Their conversation is funny and they make each other laugh. He asks her if she’s going to the Tree Lighting Festival and tells her she should go to let everyone know that the tree farm has reopened. When he offers to help her with things at her house (his dad was a contractor), she asks him if he gets off on helping people and lets him know that after having people help her all her life, she wants to try and do things on her own. However, when her tree farm gets busy and things become harder than she'd hoped, she begins to see that accepting help can be a good thing.

This story has tons of holiday festivities. There's ice skating, snow ball fights, hot chocolate, gingerbread cookies and making new friends. When a storm moves in and the power goes off, Kira and Bennet get snowed in at Kira’s place and enjoy their time in front of a crackling fireplace. One thing leads to another and they decide to have a holiday fling until Bennet has to go back to California. Together, they are spicy and sweet.

Kira and Bennet begin to fall for each other but they’ve only known each other for a month. Kira is worried about being hurt when Bennet goes back to California. Bennet wonders if what they have is real enough to uproot his life and move back across the country for. There is a third act break up--not my favorite--but it doesn’t last long.

This is my first book by Laurie Gilmore and while there were a few spots where I thought it was almost too sweet, I really loved the holiday festivities and romance. I think readers looking for a lighthearted, cozy and spicy holiday story to curl up to will find themselves smiling through this one.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harper 360 & Laurie Gilmore for the chance to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Let me preface this by saying I've read the two books that came before and I will absolutely be reading the book(s) that come after. This series is PERFECTLY cozy and I'm all in.

With The Christmas Tree Farm we've arrived at Christmas time! Yay! We get the fun dynamic of a black cat FMC, who reluctantly must run the Christmas Tree Farm, and a cinnamon roll MMC, who just HAS to help. We get the setting of a CHRISTMAS TREE FARM and all the cozy vibes and holiday tropes (I'm looking at you, snowed in) that come with it. Just like the first two books, very coastal Star Hollow mood- very appreciated.

I'm definitely ready for the next installment- The Strawberry Patch Pancake house- featuring Iris. I'm hopeful we'll eventually get Annie's book. The buildup between Annie and Mac in these first three books has that anticipation building!!

As author Gilmore says in her dedication, “For anyone who ever wished Hallmark Christmas movies were steamier, this one might do the trick,” and how right she is. Like the movies, it’s a small town Christmas romance between a pseudo-local guy (his sister now lives in the town where they both frequently visited as kids) and a former Georgia debutante who buys a farm sight unseen because she’s running away from her oppressive, uber wealthy, socially-conscious parents after her twin and best friend “abandoned” her to follow her new husband to Denmark. Turns out the farm grows and sells Christmas trees, and Kira doesn’t know the first thing about the business (other than what she’s gleaned from homesteading influencers), and, ironically, doesn’t even like the holiday. Bennett’s love language is acts of service, but his compulsive need to fix things has made him a human doormat. He’s a gorgeous, kind, cinnamon roll book boyfriend and she’s the grumpy to his sunshine. However, at some point, she’s going to have to begin believing in herself and making new friends and he’s going to have to realize that not all women just want to use him.

Gilmore makes good on her promise to make this steamier than the traditional made-for-TV movies by giving us a male lead who is the good kind of alpha in the sheets and a female lead who matches his enthusiasm. Their chemistry is hot, but the spicy scenes are also full of laughter and strong feelings. Mix in a trio of friendly mutts, a low-key treasure hunt, a plethora of Christmas activities, and busybody friends and neighbors, and it’s a winning recipe. Recommended!

The perfect cover. The greatest story. Pure indulgence at holiday time if you love to read spicy books! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

This was a really fun holiday romance! Kira starts as the grumpy to Bennett's sunshine, but by the end of the novel, she's battled most of her demons, and her true self shines through. I love all the characters in this series, and it's nice to see how the others are progressing in their relationships. I need Annie and Mac's book, though! I'm rooting for those two!

I received a copy of this book as an ARC from NetGalley. Christmas Tree Farm is everything you could ask for in a holiday romance. The characters from the first 2 Dream Harbor books return for the holiday season with a couple new characters introduced. Kira is the spoiled heiress looking for a fresh start to stand on her own two feet and Bennett is Jeanie’s (pumpkin spice cafe owner) brother who is in town for the holidays and to escape his not so happy life on the west coast. The enemies to lovers slow burn is the best in the series so far and you really end up rooting for these characters to find their own independence while also finding companionship in each other.

I very much enjoyed the intricate descriptions of the town and tree farm that made me feel like I had stepped right into a Christmas wonderland. I felt the character growth was perfectly paced and I ended up wanting to snuggle with the puppies after the first couple of interactions the characters had with them. I very much look forward to seeing what else Laurie creates.

Kira North wants a fresh start. Her solution? Purchasing a Christmas tree farm sight unseen. In the midst of preparing to open the farm, she finds Bennett Ellis, a handsome man vacationing in Dream Harbor, walking her property with his dogs. Seeing Kira as another fixer-upper, Ben can’t seem to stay away. Will Kira’s heart grow three sizes or will she stay the stubborn, anti-Christmas Grinch?

Laurie’s dedication “for anyone who ever wished Hallmark Christmas movies were steamier” sums up this book beautifully. This story is the perfect cozy winter romance to get you in the holiday spirit. While reading I was actually wishing for snow in October (which I NEVER do).

This book is the third in the Dream Harbor series and while it is not necessary to read The Pumpkin Spice Café or The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, I highly recommend it. There are characters and backstories that elevate this one and you’d be able to enjoy the cute Easter eggs sprinkled throughout. This series keeps getting better and better with each read and I find myself wishing I could transport myself into Dream Harbor with the snap of my fingers. I feel like this book helped me escape reality and I enjoyed every second of it.

The grumpy and sunshine trope is almost ALWAYS the MMC who is grumpy, but I loved how Laurie gave us a fresh twist as Kira, is the grumpy FMC instead. Throughout the book we learn about Kira’s life and how she became the latest resident in Dream Harbor. While I love a strong, independent woman, there were moments in this book where I struggled to connect with Kira and found her a little insufferable. As Kira’s heart opens up for Bennett, I think I found my heart opening up for Kira. I personally loved the forced proximity between Kira and Bennett and feel it was perfectly written. I found myself wishing I had a Bennett in my own life. I don’t love third act breakups usually in books, but because this was marketed as a book version of the Hallmark movies, I knew not only to accept it and actually thought it helped bring closure to some of the secondary plot lines.

Also, the music playlist at the start of the book was absolutely elite.

Overall, this book is ideal for a cozy Christmas read and I would recommend this to anyone and everyone. Thank you to NetGalley and Harper360 for giving me the chance to read this as an e-ARC!

I have enjoyed every minute of this series! a Christmas tree farm??! I mean are you kidding me, with a grumpy sunshine trope, I couldn’t ask for more: kira & bennet are just my favorite people!

Laurie Gilmore does it again!

Like the other Dream Harbor novels, this Christmas romance is full of the most lovable characters and has all the best tropes 🎄♥️

This book follows Kara after she bought a run down Christmas tree farm in holes of turning it into a homestead for herself. Determined not to fail, she has a hard time asking for help when the farm just isn’t what she pictured. Bills are piling up and she needs a working radiator! She reluctantly ends up restoring and re-opening the farm to make ends meet. All along the way Bennett is there lending a helping hand, which she doesn’t know if she likes.

If you love Christmas this story will seriously warm your heart. There’s twinkle lights, snowball fights, getting snowed in together, a woman who hates Christmas, and a man who loves it. This might be my favorite Dream Harbor story yet. Make sure to add it to your Christmas TBR 😌🎅🏼

4.25 🌟
1.5🌶

I am thoroughly obsessed with Dream Harbor. This town and the vibes are just perfect. Kira fits in well with everyone even if it takes her a bit to come out of her shell. Bennett is such a huge cinnamon roll. He wants (needs) to help those around him. The way he fell for Kira was just so wonderful. Definitely a beautiful, cozy Christmas read.

Thank you to Laurie Gilmore and NetGalley for this ařç copy!! This book has all the feels - the grumpy fmc and sunny mmc, the small town, found family, and of course a secret.

I think that’s what I love most about these books is that there’s always some sort of underlying mystery and it’s never quite what you think it is! I don’t know if I’d call this a holiday book other than the fact that she owns the farm, but still a cozy choice for fall and winter!

Laurie Gilmore gave us an adorable cozy holiday book in The Christmas Tree Farm.

Our FMC, Kira, buys a Christmas Tree Farm, sight unseen. She is trying to prove to herself that she can live a homesteader style life without help. Enters Bennett, our MMC, who has a major fix it personality. They clash at first but end up really warming up to each other with some great banter and spice. The spice is not overly descriptive but definitely not closed door either. Both Kira and Bennett have some really great growth in the book giving it some really great depth to the story.

This is my first Laurie Gilmore book and while this is the 3rd book in the Dream Harbor series, you don’t need to read the other books to understand this one. I will need to go back and read the other two books in this series though because this one was so great.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

This was my favorite from the series (so far). I love Bennett and Kira’s relationship! I also love how all the characters from the other two books show up often in this book as well. It’s such a cute community that makes me want to be a part of. I cannot wait for the next book ♥️

Truly was a steamy hallmark movie in book form. This was the coziest read with all my favorite tropes (reverse grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity, small town romance) we even get a one bed moment! Binged within 24hrs and can’t wait to go back and read the first 2 in this series!

Putting aside the October vibes for just a sec to discuss this spicy and quirky story, The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore. This is book 3 of her Dream Harbor series, so we get a chance to revisit some of the characters from the previous 2 books. Here we get to know Bennett, the brother of Jeanie (the protagonist from the first book) who meets Kira, and she's not into Christmas at all. Kira is a difficult character to embrace, but I admire her willingness to improve and strengthen herself to be a better version of herself. I personally like to think Kira was the tough, cold exterior who refuses Bennett--and Bennett is the warmth that melts her away. Such a cozy read with a balanced amount of spice to keep us warm throughout the winter storm that the characters faced together.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Laurie Gilmore for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for The Christmas Tree Farm coming out October 10, 2024. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I’m not sure if this book is coming out October 10th or 22nd. I really enjoy this series. The books can be read as standalone books. I love Hallmark movies, so this did feel like a spicer Hallmark movie. I really loved Ben’s character. I found him charming, even though it was sometimes hard to see why he’d pursue a prickly person. Kira wasn’t always my favorite. I’m not a fan of the grumpy character trope. It was a little unclear why she bought a Christmas tree farm if she hates Christmas. I think things really picked up in the second half of the book and I really enjoyed that. I really like this series and I’d definitely read more of them.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christmastime stories!

4⭐️

Alexa, play “Christmas Tree Farm” by Taylor Swift

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an advanced reader copy of “The Christmas Tree Farm” by Laurie Gilmore. I’ve really enjoyed this series and all the cozy hometown vibes and fun romances. This book was no exception: I absolutely devoured this! Bennet and Kira are the definition of a true grumpy x golden retriever combo. I was hesitant at first and thought there was going to be no way I actually liked Kira as she was honestly written as so unlikeable with some of the things she presents about herself and her behavior past and present towards others, but trust the process! I was a fan by the end. Additionally, I feel like this romance story was very realistic in this day and age which adds to the appeal.

This is the perfect holiday read and I can’t wait for everyone to get their little Dream Harbor holiday special!

Laurie Gilmore does such a great job combining cute, spicy, and small town. Will read every one in this series!

4.5/5
This was such a cute and had all the classic hallmark Christmas movie vibes you could wish for! The grumpy sunshine trope is always a hit with me especially when the FMC is the grumpy one.
I definitely think this is my favorite book out of the series so far because of how cute and cozy it was!
Kira views herself in a negative light thinking of herself as selfish and not a fan of Christmas when really she is the sweetest and most selfless person.
Bennett is a sweetheart that just wants to help anyone and everyone he can and will do anything to make sure Kira is happy.

I love the little world that’s been created in Dream Harbor it feels so cozy and tight knit and you can really connect with each of the characters. I feel like as the series has gone on the books just keep getting better.
Definitely recommend for all the Christmas lovers.

This book was so cute and cozy with great winter/Christmas ambience! I really enjoyed seeing how Kira and Bennett's relationship bloomed (reluctantly) and the conflict in this book felt very natural to me. I am excited to read the other books in this interconnected series!

Ok full transparency- I did not read the first two books in this ~Dream Harbor~ series (Pumpkin Spice Cafe & Cinnamon Bun Bookstore.) Everyone is in their fall feels so the wait on Libby is out the door. BUT @netgalley so graciously gifted me with this early copy of the third book, The Christmas Tree Farm, and I just couldn’t wait any longer to read it! Definitely catch me going back to the first two books though, because this series is cute!

So imagine this. Your stereotypical hallmark Christmas movie, but with way more spice. If you’re a Bk Borison fan, it gives Lovelight Farms vibes. There’s a small town setting, a perfect meet cute, and a house with no heat so body heat and a wood burning fire are of course essential. It’s giving cozy, cheesy Christmas energy and I’m here for it!

Kira bought the local Christmas Tree farm and is in over her head. She’s become known as the town grouch, and Bennet confirms that the first time he meets her when he’s walking his dogs on her property. She’s trying to be independent and get the farm up and running on her own, while he has the Mr. Fix it mentality. She’s resistant at the start, but Kira warms up to Bennet (figuratively & literally) and she wonders why she was denied his help for so long.

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This is so stinking cute!

Kira and Bennett had great chemistry. They give the black cat x golden retriever energy. I thought their dynamic was super cute and entertaining. I also enjoyed that this was a slow burn romance. It was nice to see Kira and Bennett connect on a deeper level before anything sexual happened.

I love the small town of Dream Harbor. It captures what we all hope a small town feels like. That Hallmark movie magic if you will. It just provides that heartwarming feeling you crave in a holiday read.

Loved this one!

Big town man visits a small town and falls in love with the owner of a Christmas Tree Farm - sounds pretty Hallmark to me! But this story adds a bit of spice and I loved every second of it!

This book is like a spiced hot cocoa, warm and cozy with a little kick to it.

If you don't want some spice in your cute small town romance, this book isn't for you. There are plenty of "clean" romances out there especially small town ones, but this isn't that and I personally had no problem with that (especially because they tell you ahead of time so there's no surprise there).
I also think the author does a good job of weaving it in, the characters are clearly not celibate and occasionally think about sex leading you to figure that they're no strangers to it and it could happen naturally in the story. The early mentionings of sex are not heavy handed either, they just simply exist in a perfectly normal way.

Moving on from the spice--

I've read all the previous books in this series and I would recommend reading them in order for the full effect (otherwise you'll read book 2 after book 3 and find yourself getting introduced to the new woman who bought the Christmas Tree Farm). While not a horrible decision, Dream Harbor is a small town and the series includes all the characters in all the books for the most part so it's best to follow the overall story.

I find Snowed In to be one of the lesser used tropes but it's so effective! It's a great tool to utilize for some forced proximity and I loved the way it unfolds in this story.

I adored Kira and Bennett - they're both fairly new to town but their stories both together and individually along with the progression of Dream Harbor all really worked for me. Kira and Bennett both have a bit of growing to do at the beginning of the story and this book allows them to grow together as much as they grow individually which I really love. I especially liked the ending and look forward to seeing more of them and their farm in the future books!

I am very much invested in all the lives of the Dreamers and will drink up any morsel of Dream Harbor at this point. Keep throwing these books at me I will be reading every single one.

Thank you Netgalley, Harper Collins, and of course Laurie Gilmore for the eARC!

I was so happy to come back to Dream Harbor and get another fix of my favorite adorable town, this time during Christmas. Kira wants to get away from her family and decides buying a Christmas tree farm is the way to go. She envisions herself as a homesteading queen because...social media made it look easy. She realizes she may actually have to sell Christmas trees in order to make ends meet. Bennett is in town for the month visiting his sister and runs into the grumpy Kira when her life is falling apart. However, Bennett has bad luck with women and gets used often. While they may be falling for each other, they may or may not be good for each other. Very cute third story, can't wait to read the next one!

Christmas Tree Farm is described as hallmark but make is smutty, and I don't disagree. It feels like a warm cup of coffee and a fuzzy blanket while reading it.

Thanks to HarperCollins for my NetGalley ARC!

Reformed spoiled rich girl Kira North buys a run down Christmas tree farm in an attempt to make it on her own. The meddling townsfolk (including our fave couples from Dream Harbor books 1 and 2!) send Mr. Fix-it Bennett Ellis (and his adorable dogs) to make sure she's safe, and despite wanting nothing more than a holiday fling, the two find they balance each other perfectly. This cozy spiced-up version of every classic Hallmark Christmas movie is a great holiday romance read!

Definitely not a work of fine literature, but that's not what we read romcoms for! Everything you love about Dream Harbor books is here - town meetings and events, knowing looks and comments from the book club, comfy cuddly vibes, the sweetest MMCs, a little bit of mystery sprinkled in, and just the right amount of spice. This is a perfect potato chip book for the season, romance lovers will eat it up. Bennett is precious and I think a lot of readers will love and relate with Kira's grumpy-but-secretly-soft personality, as well as her working through her loneliness. AND, there's an accompanying playlist and plenty of Taylor Swift references, so you couldn't ask for more.

4 stars. Recommended read, but the writing felt a bit repetitive and juvenile for the first half, which can take me out of the story if the characters feelings/motives/worries come off as overly simplistic, unreasonable, or I get "kuzcos poison, the poison for kuzco" vibes.

It’s good to be back in the cozy town of Dream Harbor!

If you have ever wanted a Hallmark Christmas movie in book form, this book will fill that void.

The Christmas Tree Farm is the story of grumpy farm owner Kira North and Bennett, in town to visit his sister (Jeanie from The Pumpkin Spice Cafe) for the holidays.

This book obviously has a romantic plot, but also a bit of mystery to uncover when they townspeople are certain that there is treasure…or a dead body hiding somewhere on the tree farm property.

It’s short and sweet and perfect for the holiday season!

This might be my favorite in the series, so far.

"He set himself up on the couch. Laptop, coffee, peacefully snoring dogs: check, check and check." is such a vibe and honestly, relatable since Bennett do remote work and I do it too.

We briefly met Kira, the new owner of the Christmas Tree Farm in book 2 and she was a bit grumpy and aloof. Bennett's the FMC's brother in the first book, so we saw glimpses of him. Bennett is in Dream Harbor to visit Jeanie and for a vacation. When the town banded together, Bennett was given a task to visit Kira's farm and look for treasure due to a rumor.

Kira was a grouch and grumpy at first, and that's due to her decision buying the farm, sight unseen and was overwhelmed with how much it actually needed work for her to get by. Bennett got this hyperfixation to fix things.

"He probably needed therapy, but that was an issue for another day". We love a self-aware man.

The book was sweet, and I love all things Christmas-sy. It was such a vibe, especially with holidays coming. Add in dogs in books, love!

I do appreciate how we both saw character development in both characters. Kira realized that she can be friends with Dream Harbor residents and she can ask for help, while Bennett got past his issues. The third-act was really understandable, and I am glad for it to happen.

Overall, I love this series because it felt like a warm hug and it's always good to be back in Dream Harbor. I cannot wait for Iris' story since she's next and she seems fun in this book.

Laurie Gilmore’s *The Christmas Tree Farm* is the perfect festive romcom for fans of the grumpy x sunshine trope, with just the right amount of spice to warm up the holiday season! Kira’s reluctance to embrace Christmas and her chaotic tree farm setup make her the perfect grumpy heroine, while Bennett’s easygoing nature and charming determination balance out their unlikely dynamic. Their banter and chemistry keep the pages turning, especially with the added tension of forced proximity and that classic one-bed situation.

Set in the delightfully quaint town of Dream Harbor, the story brings together small-town charm, sizzling romance, and a dash of mystery, making it an entertaining and cozy read. While the plot has its predictable moments, the heartwarming character growth and undeniable chemistry between Kira and Bennett make it a delightful holiday escape. A definite must-read for fans of holiday romance!

I absolutely love this book it’s very cozy romance. The main character Kira was very flawed but she was able to own her flaws and over come her codependency on her sister is what I believed was holding her back after she got out of that mind she she started to flourish from finding love for Christmas and a special person opens her to be a likable person I loved this series thanks to netgalley I had to pleasure of reading this book early in exchange for a honest review. Out of the three books I would say this is my favorite it was like reading a Hallmark movie.

4.5 stars for this sweet small town romance. This is my first time reading this author and I’m so happy I gave her book a try. I will be going back to read the other two in the series but don’t think it took anything away from this one not having read them yet.
Kira is new to Dream Harbor and Bennett is just there visiting his sister for most of December. Great set up for a Holiday fling right? But can they end it when they agreed to? Or did they already root themselves into each other's hearts ? He is a fixer and she is trying to be independent. What can go wrong? Very enjoyable story. Love the characters. Love the banter between Kira and Bennett. From the fun times to the steamy times, this one checks off so many boxes for me.

I loved this as much as I loved the others, which was A LOT. This was a very cute holiday romance and just really the icing on the cake for this series. I NEED MORE

What a charming, gentle escape during a hectic holiday season. I want to move to Dream Harbor, I could be the librarian character that falls in love with the town Veterinarian!

Thank you Net Galley and Harper 360 for the ARC of the third book in the Dream Harbor Series by Laurie Gilmore. I enjoyed Kira and Bennetts story, and was quite surprised to be introduced to both of them in the book since they were both new to Dream Harbor! This book is a great read for Christmas Time and really got me into that mood even in September! I think one of my favorite aspects of this book is the dogs part in it and their relationship. Be ready for grumpy sunshine, being snowed in, Christmas Trees, new friends, an MMC that is always fixing things, FMC that lets her past get in the way of what she really wants. But you’ll have to read to figure out how they endured up! Overall an enjoyable read.

Laurie dedicated this book to anyone who wanted Hallmark movies to be spicy and I can tell you that is exactly what this book is. So cozy and festive but also very spicy. I loved the found family aspect and the main characters energies. Not a huge spice girly so I did skip over some parts

She has done it again! Gilmore is back with another hit from the cutest small town, Dream Harbor. I've been following the series since its release last year, and was so excited to get my hands on this ARC. While I could see similarities to the characters/plot in previous stories (does any man in this town not have a broken heart and isn't broody because I'm falling in love with all of them), this story has definitely been taken up a notch. When Gilmore said this was a spicy Halmark movie, she wasn't lying! The story had all the charm that the previous books had as well as a new twist: two headstrong characters! I originally thought this would be a slow burn, but this book was a hot fire that had gasoline poured on it from time to time. Can't wait to check out the next book in the series next spring!

Laurie Gilmore has a talent of creating diverse characters with different personalities and life backgrounds and taking them on a journey to discover themself. This book was no different. I loved Mr. Fix It Bennet and Ms. Reformed-Rich-Girl-Rake Kira. The story contained all the Christmas vibes that I love in a Christmas story and added coziness, cute doggos, and some spice (Ch. 18, 21, 22, and 28 for anyone who wants to skip). I enjoyed Kira and Bennet’s journey and their time in their own snow globe of holiday wonder and whimsical cheer. It was the equivalent feeling of the multi-colored lights, obnoxious decorations, and child-like wonder I experienced during Christmases as a kid. I want to skip right to Christmas now!

Cue Taylor Swift's "Christmas Tree Farm."

Hallmark Movie with Spice? ✅ 🌶️ Kira and Bennett were so cute!!! Christmas Tree Farm owner meets hot techy nerd. Sign me up. Her old house seems to always be cold so he’s there to warm her up. I really enjoyed this one! 5/5 ⭐️ thank you Laurie Gilmore, netgalley, and Harper 360 for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Such a cute Christmas read! Loved being able to dive into Dream Harbor and get all the warm and cozy holiday feels. Laurie really knows how to make you connect with the characters and I love the fact that she intertwines the characters from previous books into this one.

Kira was such a breath of fresh air and loved the fact that she was the grumpy Christmas tree farm owner and Bennet was the sunshine. Such a feel good, warm and fuzzy story that is perfect for the holiday season.

I read all three of the books in the Dream Harbor series within about a week. I have really been enjoying them... they are very light, likable, and fun. There is no realism here however they are unapologetically Gilmore Girls-esque!

This third book started slowly for me... I disliked our heroine very much for the first quarter of the book but I absolutely came around to love this book. The cozy Christmas vibes were thoroughly enjoyable. I can't wait for the season, I will probably read this again!

The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore is a delightful holiday romcom that brings together Kira North and Bennett Ellis in the cozy small town of Dream Harbor. Though Kira initially rejects Ben’s help on her run down tree farm, fate repeatedly brings them together, with sparks flying as their forced proximity turns into undeniable chemistry. The book is full of humor, romance, and a hint of mystery into this heartwarming holiday tale. The small town charm, combined with the sizzling tension between Kira and Ben, makes for an entertaining and spicy read to warm up your holiday season!

This book makes me want to decorate for Christmas. And it’s September. It’s like drinking hot coca on a Saturday morning. It’s everything and then some. So sweet.

The Christmas Tree Farm is the third book in the Dream Harbor series. In this story, we meet and get to know Jeanie's (the main female character in the first book, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe) brother Bennett. He has come for a visit from California to spend the Holidays with his sister and her group of friends. Little does he know that an innocent walk with his 3 dogs will lead him to meet the newest, and not very friendly, resident of Dream Harbor, Kira.
Sparks fly, and not of the happy kind...at least not in the beginning. There is supposedly a buried treasure, or buried body, located somewhere on the Tree Farm, now owed by Kira, and Bennett has been volunteered to scope the place out.
Though Kira appears to be standoffish in the beginning, there is a reason for her feeling this way. As time goes by, she begins to thaw and warm up to an amazing group of new friends, and against her well, the fire blazes with a certain hot and sexy man.
I have loved every one of these books in the series and this one is no exception. It feels like visiting old friends and getting to know new ones. The characters are incredible, there is laughter, kindness, drama and some steamy heat all rolled into this excellent story. A great way to warm up the Holiday Season, or delve into any time of the year!

Peaches 🍑 🥹

I’m a sucker for a cutesy ass name from a hot guy😍

I loved this one. I loved that It was two new characters from out of town we’ve only met in passing.
Ben is a nice guy with a dirty ass mouth behind closed doors🫣🤤 what more could you want?

This book was giving me all the cozy Christmas hallmark movie vibes but still smutty. Perfect little Holliday read!

Fresh off the high of Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, I was thrilled to receive a copy of Christmas Tree Farm from Netgalley. It was honesty exactly what I needed. This book was like a cheesy Hallmark movie but in the very best way. I adored golden retriever Ben and black cat Kira. Ben was so perfect and and his unwavering desire to help Kira, who was fully against it from the get go. Which just proves that if he wanted to.. HE WOULD.. Ben is full of green flags from his three dogs to his obsession with YouTube tutorials. But Kira.. sweet Kira.. she was traumatized from her childhood and the separation from her sister which made her believe she had to handle everything on her own... I loved seeing her growth and her realization that it’s OK TO ASK FOR HELP! Asking for help does not make you weak or needy! This is a lesson that I’m still trying to learn.. I wish we could have seen Chloe and Kira’s reunion at the farm but I’m hoping this just means they will pop up in a future book! I love this world that Laurie has built and I never want these books to end! In fact, I’m trying to see how I can make my way to Dream Harbor! Christmas Tree Farm is the ideal cozy read to kick off your Christmas season.

Such a cute book it was so cozy and I love the characters I’m enjoying this series and hope it continues

This book features Kira, a formerly wealthy woman looking for a new start. That new start happens to become using her inheritance to buy a Christmas tree farm. Insert Bennett, the brother of a local, who is taking a month long vacation. Kira gives off all the grumpy vibes, but Bennett finds himself doing everything he can to help her get the farm and her new home up and running. This book gives you all the warm and cozy Christmas feels along with several laugh out loud moments. There is definitely a lot of spice between the two and some mystery thrown in to make things even more interesting. Definitely an overall great read! A special thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

I freaking LOVED this book. This book was just as good as the last one. The storyline was not just romance/smut, but was plot-driven and I really appreciated that. The addition of a playlist really helped me get into the vibes of the book and I loved reading it.

This was really cute. I didn’t think I’d be in the mood for a Christmas book in the middle of October, but this got me hearing Mariah Carey 🤣

My family would always cut down our Christmas trees at a Christmas tree farm, so this brought back some memories.

Bennett was a told golden retriever. He was so sweet. Kira came off black cat energy, but deep down she was a softy.

This book is cute for those who loved the previous 2 books and love all things Christmas. I also enjoyed the scene during the secret Santa exchange. Love seeing all the previous characters. I already know the main characters for the next book, but I’m BEGGING for an Annie and Mac book.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC, I squealed when I opened my email.

The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore is the third book in the Dream Harbor series. The story follows Kira North, the new owner of the old Dream Harbor Christmas tree farm. This was a very quick read for me and I absolutely adored it.
This is my favorite book in the series so far.
Overall, it was the perfect book for a cozy season!
Thank you to NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Welcome back to Dream Harbor!

I thought Logan and Jeanie were my favorite Dream Harbor couple, but I think Bennett and Kira are my new favorites!

On a whim, Kira decides to purchase an abandoned Christmas tree farm and move to Dream Harbor for a fresh start. Bennett is in town for the holidays visiting his sister when he runs into Kira while walking his dogs on her property, which he thought was still vacant. While the two have a bumpy first meeting, Bennett is a fixer and offers his help to Kira. The more they hangout, the more they enjoy each other’s company and eventually can’t resist the chemistry.

I loved the banter between Kira and Bennett! And the small town hallmark movie vibe. I enjoyed the grumpy/sunshine trope, Kira being the grumpy one and Bennett the sunshine-y cinnamon roll. Usually the grumpy/sunshine tropes I read, it’s the opposite.

The third book in the Dream Harbor series is interconnected and can be read as a standalone but I definitely recommend reading in order to get a better background of the other couples and characters.

I can’t wait for more Dream Harbor books!

It is very difficult not to like any of Gilmore’s books especially this one that revolves around Christmas, the happiest of holidays. Everything about the book is lighthearted and entertaining. There is some mild steaminess in the book. Overall, this is a good book to read as the holidays are approaching!

Gilmore’s use of the small town setting allows her to connect this book with the ones before it. Thus, there are characters that are already familiar to any reader having read the previous books. Even so, this book can be read on its own.

A few other things: Grumpy Kira is not a nice Kira. Kira does not like Christmas?!?!? How is this possible when she owns a Christmas Tree Farm! And Bennet - his love language is helping people he cares about (swooning here!); the littlest things he does made me smile.

Obviously there is snow; there is SOOOOOOO much snow however there are advantages to a snowstorm & a snowball fight with a hot guy. And the ending is so romantic - just be ready. I can say no more.

If you are ready for the holiday magic to begin then start by reading this book.

EXCELLENT during times of stress, love the happy, simple-life vibe. It helped me during a dark time to remember how simple joy feels again.

Holy cow this book was AMAZING! I’m gonna have to say the best one yet! 😭 I gotta take my time on this review so stay tuned. This book deserves time and love in the review. ❤️

Ok. This book. Was amazing. Kira and Bennett were way too cute together. Their attraction started next to immediately. Kira is the tough one and Bennett…I loovveedddd Bennett. He is literally a golden retriever MMC and just loves helping people. He fights his Mr. Fix-It urges because it’s only caused him to be taken advantage of in his past dating experiences but when it comes to Kira, he literally can’t help himself.

Once they finally stopped fighting their attraction for each other, their relationship immediately glows all over the pages. Not only is Bennett helping Kira fix up the old house on the tree farm she invested in, but they begin going through some of the things that the previous owner left behind. There’s a rumor throughout the town about a possible discovery somewhere on the farm and everyone puts Bennett up to the task of digging around.

But, y’all. My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PART in this book…are the letters. I’m not spoiling it so when you get there, you will know. And you’ll know which part almost made me cry while I was out eating lunch and watching a game with hubby. Please visit me on my insta when you read this so I can hear your thoughts too.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and opinions expressed in the review are completely my own. Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins Publisher for this opportunity!

What fun sweet book. Now I have not read the prior books, time crunch honestly. I do believe the other books tie in, the brother of Pumpkin spice café owner is the MMC in this book but overall it could be stand-alone! I was not expecting the dynamic between the characters but this book gave me Hallmark and Gilmore Girls combo with extra spice and I loved it!!!

Bennett is in town to visit his sister Jeanie (owner of the Pumpkin Spice Cafe) and has somehow been appointed by the town to check in on the grumpy Christmas tree farm owner Kira. She had dreams of owning a farm and homesteading, so she bought a farm sight unseen without realizing it was the town’s beloved Christmas tree farm. She’s been a hermit for the past few months trying to prove that she can be independent and she doesn’t need anyone’s help. Until she runs out of money and needs to re-open the farm for tree buyers. Bennett is the ever-helpful rescuing type of guy who relies on his helpfulness to be wanted by his dates. He’s trying both the help and resist helping Kira, and she is definitely resisting any assistance. It’s a lot of push and pull, but they ultimately get stuck together in a snowstorm and a temporary fling develops. It was fun to revisit this quirky little town and to see Bennett and Kira integrate into a bigger friend group.

I would like to thank NetGalley for this ARC. I definitely think this book is the best one in the series so far! I can't wait to see what else this author will bring to this series!

For someone who is obsessed with Christmas let me tell you that this should be added to your holiday tbr. This gives off those hallmark small town Christmas vibes. I felt like I was watching a movie right on the pages. The town is so cute and I loved everything about the Christmas tree farm. This was a quick and fun read about a girl named Kira, who moved away from her life to start over. Thinking she just bought a house with a plot of land she quickly finds out that it is actually a Christmas tree farm and she has to get to work. Then we have Bennett, who is in town visiting his sister. He quickly takes a liking towards Kira and will do anything to keep seeing her.

Read if you like:
- holiday books
- Small town
- Grumpy x sunshine

This book is such a cute fun Christmas read! Definitely perfect for the upcoming seasons! I can’t wait to dive back into this story closer to Christmas!

I loved this book! I have read every book by Laurie Gilmore and let me just say they keep getting better and better! This was my favorite of the series so far! It is such a cozy romance and perfect for a Christmas read!

Many thanks to HarperCollins Publishers for providing an advanced reader copy via NetGalley in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.

Just in time for the holiday season, The Christmas Tree Farm brings all the cozy, warm vibes. In this grumpy + sunshine, found family delight we follow Kira who blew her entire trust fund on a Christmas Tree farm. Her idea of a “fresh start” turns nightmare quick with one disaster after another. But just as she’s running out of hope, she meets Bennett who’s in town for the holidays. Ben enjoys being useful and quickly gets to helping Kira, however, he may or may not have been put up by the townsfolk to hunt for a hidden treasure or DEAD BODY (gasp!) on Kira’s farm.

Imagine your favorite Hallmark movie with just a touch of spice! Grab a warm beverage and cozy blanket and cuddle up for this cozy, romantic delight!

A perfect Christmas season romance. This was such a cute story. I love a Christmas tree farm and Dream Harbor is already so cute and Idealic that adding one to the mix is giving me major fomo. I need to live in this small town. Kira is new to Dream Harbor and though it takes her awhile to fit in, she’s a great addition to the growing list of characters. Then there’s Jeanie’s brother, Bennett, visiting from California with his 3 adorable pups. After a not great first impression Bennett and Kira eventually become friends he helps her start to fit in. But what happens when Kira starts to have feelings for this man she knows is only visiting for the holidays? *cue suspenseful music* You’ll have to read to find out.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper 360 for the advance copy.

This was everything I never knew I needed from the Dream Harbor series. Now I’m biased because Christmas is my favorite holiday, but this book was just a spicer version of a Hallmark movie.

I got to see some of my favorite DH characters and live out a dreamy love story on a Christmas tree farm (cue Taylor’s song). Kira and Bennett were so fun to get to know and I cannot wait for everyone to meet them when this book is released later this month!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC! This series continues to be so fun and cute. It is like reading a Hallmark movie. Dream Harbor is a perfect place to escape to in your reading. The characters are a delight to read about. I loved that she was the grump operating a run down Christmas Tree farm. A perfect holiday read!

Kira is a Christmas hate who wound up owning a Christmas tree farm thinking she would become an influencer who makes her own sourdough & pickles a ton of vegetables grown on her farm. Bennett is taking a break from his cushy Silicon Valley lifestyle and is trying to take a break from a string of bad dates. Kira has had people help her throughout her life and is finally trying to start the farm on her own while Ben is a fixer who loves to help. The townsfolk in Dream Harbor have a plan that might just have these two falling in love.

This book is the perfect spicy hallmark book that makes you want to sip spiked eggnog. It has grump sunshine, one bed, and a love for dogs (which hits me near & dear to my heart).

Laurie Gilmore doesn't disappoint again! This book was quintessential Christmas x hallmark x filthy

And dogs! So many dogs!

Thank you NetGalley for the read

The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore

Rating: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 3/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️

A huge thank you to One More Chapter, HarperCollins, Netgalley, and Laurie Gilmore for access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was yet another INCREDIBLE book by Laurie Gilmore! If you ever wished to read a book that has Hallmark vibes but with some spice, then Laurie Gilmore’s newest book is the perfect choice.

Kira and Bennett are such a cute couple! I love the grumpy x sunshine trope (especially when the FMC is the grumpy one) and Laurie really nailed it in The Christmas Tree Farm. Seeing how the MCs learn what they want, grow, and become the best version of themselves was so wonderful.

Since I LOVED the first two books in the series, I was thrilled to see that the characters from the other books make an appearance! The world that Laurie Gilmore has made in Dream Harbor feels so cozy and the character building is just perfect! This series just keeps getting better. HIGHLY recommend adding this one to your holiday TBR!

The Christmas Tree Farm is book three in the phenomenal Dream Harbor series by Laurie Gilmore.
Honestly I was too hyped about this book and didn’t think I would be approved! So to utter delight I was and I can’t thank this publisher enough!
This series has been seriously some of the absolute best books I’ve read in a long time!

A charming holiday romcom packed with cozy small-town vibes, witty banter, grumpy x sunshine tension, and some added spice.
I flew through this book, not wanting to put it down and needing to absorb every bit of this perfectly written story.
Kira and Bennett were absolutely amazing! I devoured their journey and gobbled them up!
I just adored how well fleshed out Kira and Bennett were. Their characters and how well developed they were really made their romance for me.

I can’t wait for book four The Strawberry Patch Pancake House and five The Gingerbread Bakery!

Thank You NetGalley and Harper 360 for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

I received a copy of this for my honest review

In book 3 of the Dream Harbor series, our MMC is the brother of the cafe owner in book 1. He's staying in town for a few weeks to just get away from his life and spend time with his sister. Our FMC left her phone in Georgia to buy the Christmas Tree Farm. She did this after her ride or die, her twin sister, had the audacity to fall in love, get married and move to Denmark. She is trying to prove she can do this on her own, she has had everything in life handed to her, she wants to earn this. But this farm is more than she bargained for. He has always wanted to fix things for people, and a run down farm owned by a beautiful woman is like kryptonite. But they both worry that they will fall into old patterns and not be able to move on and truly fulfill their needs.

The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore is a charming holiday romcom packed with cozy small-town vibes, grumpy x sunshine tension, and a sprinkle of spice! Kira and Bennett’s dynamic is filled with chemistry, witty banter, and the classic forced proximity that romance readers adore. Watching these two opposites navigate a Christmas tree farm and their growing feelings makes for an irresistible holiday read. Add in adorable dogs, festive cheer, and a heartwarming HEA, and you've got the perfect recipe for a holiday escape. If you’re a fan of grumpy heroes and swoon-worthy Christmas settings, this book is for you!

Fans of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe are welcomed back to Dream Harbor. Bennet is in town to get away from his busy big city life and to visit with his sister Jeanie. An accidental run in with Kira, the new owner of the Christmas Tree Farm sets in to motion an attraction they both try hard to fight. This small town romance is a mix of cozy and spicy while also giving all the holiday vibes!

Thank you @netgally and @lauriegilmore for the opportunity to read and enjoy this ARC!

I apologize but I'm unable to review this book. I don't like reading books with sexual content, and I wasn't aware there was any.

Ok this was SUCH a cute story. This is the third installment of The Dream Harbor Series by Laurie Gilmore. I think I connected most with Bennet and Kira, the two kind of outcasts in some sense, and reformed in their ways. Kira coming from money, and Benner from just needing to be needed. I truly loved this with the Christmas vibes. I think between this book and book 2, they are competing for the best of the series! My rank so far is 2,3,1 I think. You can tell Laurie is upping her writing game with each story. These characters felt more well developed. The spice was spicing as well! This Christmas book is Chefs Kiss! Add it to your TBR now!

I LOVED this one!! This is the third book in the Dream Harbor series! It is written so you can read them as stand alone books but I recommend reading them in order as you get so much background info on each couple and its so fun to see them pop back up in the other books!!

Kira and Bennett are the main characters in this book. Kira who just bought a Christmas tree farm (even though she hates Christmas) and Bennett who is in dream harbor on vacation while escaping a bad dating life back in California. This book was funny, full of banter and love. it is a guaranteed HEA which I love.

Tropes:
- Grumpy x sunshine
- one bed
- small town
- forced proximity

A totally unrealistic but totally fun festive lovefest. The Dream Harbor series has quickly become a fun fluffy guilty pleasure and I’m not mad about it. I’ll read as many as Laurie Gilmore wants to write. Love the focus on seasonal vibes and characters who love to read (they’re just like us!), with character growth (Kira’s and Ben’s grumpy/sunshine personalities and Mr fix-it/no-I’m-Miss-Independent issues fit together so nicely!). The mysteries are completely Hallmark cheesy and unnecessary, but the point is the love story, so I don’t even care.

Thank you to One More Chapter for the opportunity to read this ARC!

***ARC Review***

4.5/5 ⭐️
2.5/5 🌶️

Tropes:
Grumpy x Sunshine
Small Town
Forced Proximity
One Bed

This is the third book in the Dream Harbor series featuring Kira North and Bennett Ellis with some familiar appearances.

Kira North is the grumpy sunshine who decided she needed a fresh new start after her twin sister got married. After some influencing from her doom scrolling, she bought a farm. And not just any farm, A Christmas Tree Farm. Kira North hates Christmas.

Bennett Ellis is a software engineer from California visiting his sister Jeanie, owner of the Pumpkin Spice Cafe, for the holidays. In tow with him are his three cuter than ever pups.

The story between Ben and Kira is super cute! This small town romance between the pair delivers the perfect amount of playfulness, tease and spice. I absolutely gobble the One Bed trope!

Everyone should definitely add this to their winter holidays TBR!

This was such a fun read. Kira and Bennett were so cute together. I loved the drama and spice! It's a great holiday read and I can’t wait to read the next one in this series!

Another exceptional story inside Dream Harbor! This Christmas story was super cute and I loved the reverse grumpy/sunshine trope. The FMC Kira was so much fun and I loved everything about her. The connection between Kira and the MMC Bennett was adorable. I enjoyed all the Christmas vibes from the Christmas tree farm to the holiday festival and the snowed-in scene. A perfect cozy Christmas rom-com!

My Thoughts💭

If you know me well I’m a sucker for hallmark movies during Christmas and this was exactly it! It’s cute, heartwarming and of course spicy 🔥 Absolutely loved this book. I loved that this story the FMC was the grumpy one about Christmas! I swear each book comes out gets better and better! The character development was perfect. The forced proximity between Kira and Bennett is executed perfectly, leading to some great spicy scenes in this series. Thankyou to @harpercollins360 for this arc!


If you’re looking for
-Grumpy x Sunshine
-Small Town
-Forced Proximity
-One Bed
-Hallmark vibes

Then this is the book for you!

I was not expecting to like this book as much as I did. But throw in a grumpy FMC, cinnamon roll MMC, and some rescue dogs during Christmas time - and you’ve sold me on a great ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ novel.

This book had a bit of mystery, some struggles, finding oneself, and of course love. Kira and Bennet’s meet cute was top notch. The town get togethers are very reminiscent of Stars Hallow. Connecting with the rest of the town and the other books was a cherry on top.

This is a must read this Christmas season!

Kira North! Talk about grumpy. I thought when Kira made her debut in The Pumpkin Spice Cafe I was going to dislike her in The Christmas Tree Farm. Who hates Christmas, right!? 🤣 I thought wrong? I absolutely loved her grumpy character. I have to say, so far so good, in Laurie Gilmore’s Dream Harbor series. Can’t wait to read the next one! 🍓

Kira and Bennett are the perfect duo in this next installment of this small town series. I loved the way Ben was a fixer and Kira was determined to make it on her own. The doggies were adorable. The friendships blossomed, the mystery was delightful. I enjoy seeing past characters it really rounds out the series. Might be my favorite yet!

Better and better.... this series is addictive! Halfway through this book I was considering skipping Halloween & Thanksgiving and putting up my Christmas tree three months early. I was also googling local tree farms, making cocoa and considering a real tree for the first time. It got me in the Christmas SPIRIT - Lord Hallelujah! And the love story was "Snowed-In-Together-In-Front-Of-A-Fire- CRACKLIN'-HOT!

Jeanie's brother Bennett (in town for a holiday visit) and the new owner of the local Christmas tree farm, Kira, have a grumpy-sunshine co-dependent fling going on. She's trying to be an independent bawse lady and he's trying not to be a doormat. There are dogs, the sweetest romantic gestures, all the zany town characters you love, a check-up on Jeanie & Logan and Noah & Hazel and so much cozy-ness I didn't leave my couch all day. It's the perfect read for your spicy holiday TBR. Gilmore continues to tease the enemies-to-lovers romance of Mac & Annie (which I hope is coming SOON)!

Once you pick this book up, you won’t want to put it down. This is such a cute read for Christmas. Has all the feels of a cozy Hallmark movie. If you love Christmas, dogs, grumpy sunshine, and Mr. Fix it vibes then this is the book for you! It’s the perfect small town love story.

This book follows Kira, the grumpy new Christmas tree farm owner and Mr. Fix it, Bennett. Kira doesn’t plan on reopening the Christmas tree farm, but when funds run low and she has no heat, she has no other choice. Bennett starts coming by the farm more often at the behest of the town because they think a dead body or treasure is buried at the farm. Bennett can’t help but want to help Kira and fix all her problems. She is very closed off to this idea at first because she wants to prove she can do it on her own. The longer the spend together, the more they’re both willing to work together and start to fall each other along the way. The perfect mix of romance, spice, and a bit of a mystery thrown in as well.

I rated this book 4 out of 5 stars. I just love the cozy feeling all of Laurie Gilmore’s books have. They’re quickly, fun reads. I will always recommend them to everyone.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me a copy of this book for my honest review. All thoughts are my own.

5/5 - Kira North uproots her life and purchases a Christmas tree farm in Dream Harbor, in search for a new beginning. She’s a bit of a recluse and is not very fond of Christmas but is in dire need of customers in order to bring in income. The living conditions on the farm are insufficient and being able to survive through the cold winter might not be possible. Along comes Bennet who gradually eases his way into her life. But Kira is stubborn and refuses any help. Does Bennet have the heart and patience for Kira? After all, he’s only in Dream Harbor for a few weeks and will be returning to San Francisco after New Year.

This is my favorite story thus far from the Dream Harbor series! This small town romance had such a beautiful holiday vibe. I love how the author gave us a grumpy FMC instead of the typical male. I found Kira to be very relatable. I’m sure we’ve come across a point in our lives where we’ve felt defeated, but manage to overcome obstacles on our own. This story includes grumpy/sunshine, small town, forced proximity, and one bed.

I highly recommend this book, especially for the holidays! It was a quick read that was very enjoyable!

As always the vibes are there! The Christmas feels are perfect and I love a grump sunshine romance! It’s like the most adorable hallmark movie in book form! I loved it!