So sweet, bingeable and heartwarming. This will be a perfect book to curl up and read once the weather turns this autumn!

This was an adorable little autumn vibe read! A little bit of spice (the pumpkin kind and the romantic kind!), mystery and small town feel good romance. If you need something cute and cozy to put you in the mood for fall this is definitely the book to read!

Thank you to NetGalley and OneMoreChapter for kindly gifting me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.

The Pumpkin Spice cafe gave me all the autumn feels. I am so ready for September to roll around so I can get all my throws and blankets out, light all my pumpkin scented candles and curl up next to the fire.

This book is giving Hallmark movie, small town vibes. I do feel like the relationship between Jeanie & Logan was 100 miles per hour declaring their undying love for each other after a month… but I guess when you know, you know!

This is a cute easy read, with some questionable character traits (specifically members of the book club) and a slightly predictable plot. I did enjoy it though!

3/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I received an arc from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed this book. It was the perfect small town cozy fall vibes romance. The story follows Jeanie who leaves big city corporate life after a big wake up call and takes over her aunts cafe in the small town of Dream Harbor. There she meets Logan... the flannel wearing small town farmer that comes with his own baggage. The story is their journey of falling in love with each other but learning to love themselves. If you are a fan of contemporary romance and want a good fall read I definitely recommend.

The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore is the ultimate in cosy autumnal reads, with a small town setting , a grumpy/sunshine romance and more descriptions of delicious seasonal baked treats and hot drinks than you could ever count.
Jeanie has left her corporate job and taken over her aunt's cafe. She is looking for a slower, less intense pace of living - the thrill of city crowds and concrete has definitely lost its allure. It hasn't all been plain sailing however , and for the past few nights she has been hearing strange noises coming from the back of the cafe. When she almost clocks Logan Anders, a local farmer making a produce delivery, with a baseball bat she realises that things may be getting a little out of hand, so when he suggests that she attend the next town meeting and see if any of the other local business owners are having problems, it seems like a good idea. This town meeting was one of my favourite scenes in the book- I was having Gilmore Girls flashbacks, and we get to meet a whole group of fun characters in a very short space of time.
The last thing Logan wants is to be attracted to another new arrival in town- after all it didn't work out so well the last time, and when a very public proposal went very wrong he made himself a promise - no more dating flight risks , and definitely no more dating with the whole town watching.
Inevitably Jeanie and Logan find themselves drawn to each other , and of course the chemistry is sizzling, and against his better judgement Logan finds himself falling for Jeanie, much to the amusement of many of the town locals. Of course the path of true love never did run smoothly and that is also the case here, but fear not, a book this cosy could not end without a happy ever after.
This was just such a sweet fun heart warming read, I had a constant smile on my face as I turned the pages. I loved the setting of Dream Harbour so much, and I could easily picture all the townsfolk. I think the author has set up several more potential romances among the secondary characters in this book, and I am so here for it. I would love to revisit this world again, it definitely gave me Stars Hollow/Gilmore Girls vibes, and I think anyone who enjoyed that series could do a whole lot worse than pick up this book.
I read and reviewed an ARC courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher, all opinions are my own .

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I usually read romance novels when I'm stuck in a rut with reading and I need something easy to digest and this did the job! It was the perfect cocktail of adorable, romantic, tortured, and sexy with the most delightful fall backdrop.

The main characters, Jeanie and Logan are lively and lovable and I found myself not only getting sucked into their romance, but their normal lives and the mysteries of Dream Harbour and the Cafe too! The world building and the townsfolk were so vibrant and colourful I almost wished that there was more to the plot BEYOND the romance.

As with a lot of romance & spicy books, the writing and the editing showed a lot of room for improvement, and I found that some of the body language, dialogue and description could be repetitive, an easy fix would have made this a more stand-out romance book! I also felt that there wasn't enough distinction between the voices/viewpoints of the two main characters, so sometimes I was confused about whose POV it was.

Overall though, The Pumpkin Spice Café is an addictive, satisfying and well fleshed out romance, where the plot didn't feel completely empty, and the character's relationships outside of the romantic relationship were nicely developed and enjoyable to read. A fluffy warm blanket of a book 🥹

I loved this book.

Small town, grumpy-sunshine, HEA. What more do you need from a romance novel.

Jeanie and Logan were straight out of Stars Hollow. Her, the big city girl and him the small town hero.

Both characters were really likeable and the town's support for Logan due to his history was heart-warming.

The plot was predictable, but sometimes you just need that book that is exactly as you were expecting.

If you like those Hallmark movies, you'll love this book.

You can almost smell the Pumpkin Spiced Lattes.

The Pumpkin Spice Café is about relationships, abandonment fears, healing from the past and making a fresh start. A desire to fit in is also an important part of this story. This light cosy romantic mystery focuses on two main characters: Jeanie and Logan. And to a lesser extent Jeanie’s aunt Dot and her store manager, Norman. There are other notable cast members who fill out the edges of the story: including a cat named Ghost!

Jeanie has decided to leave her office role as an Assistant to the CEO of a company in the city; especially after she finds her hard working boss dead in his chair. She realises that life is too short to work so hard that you never have any fun. So, when her live aunt bequeaths her a cute little café in Dream Harbour, she decides it is time to make a change and start living. Once arriving in the quaint village to run the successful café, she meets some interesting townspeople. When she moves into the flat over the café, she immediately begins to have many sleepless nights. Her imagination goes into overdrive when she hears some re-occurring strange sounds. Is it a burglar, an animal, a ghost or something else? This first mystery doesn’t take long to be solved. Thanks to the help of Logan, the local farmer. He first advises her to attend a town meeting where someone may be able to help her but in the end he teams up with her for an all night stake out session to catch the culprit. What they find is quite a surprise. But with one mystery solved, the strange noises and a series of events that follow prove someone is out to frighten her or make her leave her business. And after guessing a number of suspects, the guilty party eventually confesses.

In the meantime, a relationship blossoms throughout the story between Jeanie and Logan but not without a few tests and emotional obstacles to overcome. They are indeed very different people from very different backgrounds but their attraction is strong. Logan is fiercely under the protection of the community who do not want to see him hurt or humiliated again. But Jeanie’s cheerful attitude and sincere affections capture his heart and that of the townspeople. They all eventually see she is serious about staying and caring about Logan.

This is a light and friendly read though there are a few overly spicy bits that seem out of place for this kind of story. On the positive side, the autumnal tones in the descriptions and cover are eye-catching. The mention of pumpkin in the title first drew me in as it made me think of my favourite Thanksgiving pie (due to my Canadian roots)!

This story has humour, happiness and healing (and some unexpected overt spice). A lively reminiscent read to keep you busy while the leaves are falling. 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to One More Chapter and Netgalley for my review copy.

<i>I would like to thank HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.</i>

This is a sweet read about a girl that moves into a small town to manage her grandmother’s caffe, and ends up falling for a guy who is the town’s sweetheart..

The story is told through third person narration on dual POV, which I wasn’t particularly fan.
I found the romance to be underdeveloped as we don’t see them falling for each other at all. The “get to know” and longing are my favorite parts of romances and this one left me disappointed.

The story would have benefit from more interactions between Jeanie and Logan. Still, I might read the remaining characters stories.

Recommended for contemporary romance readers who enjoy:
- Small town setting
- Dual POV
- Insta love
- Found family
- Spice
- Third person narration

Cute romance that takes place in a small town, and light hearted as well, the kind of book that will have you smiling.

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for this advance copy in exchange for an honest reviews.

This is a story about Jeanie finding her place in a small town and also finding love. Jeanie is given her Aunt Dot’s cafe when she decides that she is going to retire. Jeanie has to figure out how to survive small town life and how to run a business at the same time.

This book is very much Hallmark style and will give you cozy feelings.

I rate this book 3 stars out of 5. It was fine but it was not great. I do feel it could have been shorter so sometimes it feels very drawn out.

The Pumpkin Spice Cafe was such a cute and cozy read. I loved the fall theme to it and it came across so well. The trope for this book is Grumpy x Sunshine romance and I absolutely loved it. I manage to read this book in over two days, I love the small town romance book. The characters are really well written and the side characters were just as good too! I liked the plot and it flowed perfectly for me.
The story follows Jeanie who takes over her Aunt’s cafe after looking for a fresh start. This is where she meets Logan and as they say opposites attract!
They both have issues to work through and slowly you see a beautiful relationship ship
Start after a few bumps along the way.
I enjoyed the author’s writing style.
I’m looking forward to seeing more from this author.

Thank you to Netgalley, Publisher and the author for and advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

2.5

I'll start off by saying that I love the cover of this book. It's gorgeous and gave me all the autumnal feels. The overall story of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe is cute, I just found that it fell a little flat at times and was quite drawn out. The characters were quite likeable and the plot does remind me of a Hallmark film (a sexy Hallmark film). There was a decent amount of spice in it and there was quite a satisfactory ending. It just isn't something that will be quite memorable for me unfortunately.

Super cute romance, this was a quick and easy read and an enjoyable one. I really liked the characters and the romance, it was entertaining and sweet.

💭 𝕄𝕪 𝕋𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤:

🎃 This was a cute, grumpy/sunshine fall read with everything you love about autumn and good coffee. The romance was cute. Logan gave me Luke from Gilmore Girls vibes. Flannelly and all. ♥️

☕ There were a few random suspect romances of other friends thrown in there that threw me off a little bit but I could see these other characters having their own books. Maybe that is what the author has in mind.

🍂 Their version of a Fall Festival sounded so perfect and exactly what I need every year. I wish there was such a thing where I lived.

👨‍🌾 I would recommend this to anyone that wants a quick, cute, down-to-earth read. I did enjoy it but had a few mixed feelings.

BOOK REVIEW 📚 of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore
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My absolute thanks to One More Chapter, Harper Collins, NetGalley and Laurie Gilmore for giving me the chance to review this eARC.

After the death of her CEO boss due to stress, workaholic Jeanie Ellis is looking for a fresh start, away from Boston. The timing coincides beautifully with her Aunts plans to retire and cruise the Caribbean. Aunt Dots beloved Pumpkin Spice Cafe in Dream Harbor is now in Jeanie’s hands and she’s determined to make her perfect life in the seaside town.
There’s just one problem- Jeanie doesn’t know anything about running a cafe, and not knowing anyone in the close knit community makes her more anxious than ever. So, when she’s surprised by farmer Logan in the early hours of the morning, delivering her produce order, she pulls him into her whirlwind and discovers a golden heart to go with his long lashes and devastating blue eyes.
Loner Logan, who prefers as little interaction with the nosy townspeople as possible, is quietly enthralled by inherently loveable Jeannie’s effervescence and cannot resist her gravitational pull.
Could they be each others Dream come true?

I love, love, LOVED this book. With oodles of small town charm, eccentric characters and a happily ever after, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe is the ideal comfort read. Cosy, romantic and just a touch spicy 😉
I can’t tell you how often I actually laughed out loud while reading but… it was a lot!
There are many comparisons to the Gilmore Girls in prior reviews, and I can definitely see the parallels, in the BEST possible ways. As a diehard GG fan, the main character is similar to Lorelai Gilmore- she’s smart, determined and intense, and Logan definitely has the Luke Danes ‘gruff but lovable softie’ deal happening. They aren’t carbon copies though, and Laurie Gilmore has crafted original characters that still give you that gooey feeling of wholesome goodness.
Jeanie’s journey is so relatable for anyone who has ever felt on the outskirts of a group, desperate to be accepted, and it was a pleasure to fall in love with the town and its residents right alongside her.
Also, can you say FALL VIBES? I had the urge to play in piles of autumn leaves, sit by a fire and go apple picking THE. WHOLE. TIME.
I want to live in Dream Harbor, where do I buy a ticket?!
BRB- I’m going to read it again right now.

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This was a cute and fun read. It's perfect for fall and has little town/Gilmore Girls vibes.
It took me a while to read it because even there were these little mysteries going on, I felt like I was missing more excitement I guess. I wanted to feel more chemistry between Jeanie and Logan and learn more about each character. I feel like the book had more potential.

Thank you Net Galley and Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter for the free ARC!

From the moment I read the synopsis, I knew it would be something that would make me feel so warm & the book did exactly that. From the cosy village setting, to the beautiful descriptions of the cafe, it felt like a second home.

From the very moment we met Logan, he reminded me of Luke from Gilmore Girls: a tough exterior but the BIGGEST heart. It made me love him as a character/love interest even more & I just rooted for him the entire narrative.

As a main character, Jeanie was quirky, raw & honest throughout. I loved how relatable she became as the narrative continued. She was unbelievably likeable & I genuinely really warmed to her.

I do not want to delve too much into Jeanie & Logan’s relationship, because quite frankly, I could talk about them for hours on end but the ENTIRE NOVEL had me dreaming about the life they could have together & it made me just adore it from start to finish.

Hallmark movie set in a town that reminds me of Stars Hollow in Gilmore Girls – a match-made in book heaven.
The Pumpkin Spice Café is a cosy easy read perfect for the fall/autumn.
The story follows Jeanie who moves to small town Dream Harbour to inherit her aunt’s coffee shop.
She can’t settle in as she feels a ghostly unwelcoming presence and then she literally bumps into handsome farmer Logan delivering fresh goods to the café – her knight in not so shiny armour!
Jeanie is hoping for a fresh start and to make a life in this little town and Logan is still trying to get over his heartless ex who humiliated him infront of the entire town! Will these star-crossed lovers fall in love or fall out altogether?
There’s lots of heart-warming moments and not too many steamy bits so you could read this at work on your break!

Hazel and Annie are such supportive and patient friends.
I felt like little crumbs for future stories featuring other characters were being laid throughout the book and I’d definitely want to read more!

A meet-cute easy read rom-com.

Laurie Gilmore's "The Pumpkin Spice Café"

Laurie Gilmore's "The Pumpkin Spice Café" is a charming small-town romance that brilliantly depicts fall and the thrill of unexpected love. This beautiful romantic mystery features Jeanie and Logan in Dream Harbour.

When her aunt gives her the Pumpkin Spice Café, city girl Jeanie leaves her boring desk job. She takes the café job to change her life. Logan, a Dream Harbour farmer, is used to the calm and gossip-free existence. Jeanie's entrance upsets his routine, and he first resents her.

Jeanie and Logan's "grumpy x sunshine" relationship is the story's charm. The author expertly creates a story of true emotions, personal growth, and surprising relationships as they struggle over their personalities. The reader sees Logan's growing acceptance of Jeanie's positivity, adding depth and reality to the story.

With its charming charm and eccentric population, Dream Harbour becomes a character. Gilmore's rich descriptions easily transport readers to the cosy atmosphere, making them feel like part of the group. Jeanie's pumpkin spice lattes, which symbolise comfort and love throughout the novel, make the Pumpkin Spice Café feel warm and inviting.

"The Pumpkin Spice Café" is a romantic mystery that keeps readers interested. Gilmore brilliantly blends romance and intrigue to provide depth and interest to the story. The viewer wants to know how the narrative ends as secrets are disclosed and individuals confront trials that test their connections.

"The Pumpkin Spice Café" is a charming page-turner that will make readers grin. Laurie Gilmore's characters and small-town setting are intriguing. This autumn, snuggle up with a pumpkin spice latte and this lovely romance with a hint of intrigue and a sure happy ending.