A coffee shop called The Pumpkin Spice Cafe, a hot farmer who rescues animals, a cute cat named Casper, rescue goats that eat apple cider donuts, a smutty book club and a female MC that is genuinely lovable! This book was amazing and made you feel all the fall vibes. I seriously cannot wait for book 2 in the series to come out and I have been recommending this book to everyone!

This really is the perfect book to curl up with this autumn with its heartwarming blend of romance and humour. I laughed a lot reading this book and it really lifted my mood. I gave myself a full quiet Saturday to myself to enjoy it and it was the best thing ever.

There was a little bit of mystery for added drama but nothing too serious and it provided a legitimate reason for Jeanie and Logan to spend time together. Both of these characters were likable and their interactions were adorably cute and funny. They complemented each other well.

The small-town community was very relatable with everyone knowing each other's business but generally friendly and looking out for one another. I'm looking forward to Hazel's story next.

I loved this book so much that I'm going to buy the print version for my bookshelf.

Jeanie's aunt gifts her the Pumpkin Spice Café, located in the small town of Dream Harbour, which she jumps at the change for a fresh start. Logan is a local farmer who avoids Dream Harbour’s gossip at all costs. But Jeanie’s arrival disrupts Logan’s routine, who he wants nothing to do with but finds himself drawn to her.

This book was a cute conclusion to the first book in the series. I’m interested to see how the rest of the series will progress and whether it’ll feature more of the small town and characters. Although I do think that all of the characters are all surface level. I feel like we don’t know them very well. There is a lot of them which is hard to keep up with who is who. I wish it focused on less characters and getting to know them more, rather than having a lot of characters and not focusing on them a lot. Unless we will get to know them more as the series continues. I like the small town setting and grumpy x sunshine vibes but wasn’t a fan of the miscommunication as it was so unnecessary, plus the second chance romance didn’t need to happen when all they had to do was talk and it would have solved everything.

⚠️ CWs: cursing, alcohol use, sexual situations, masturbation, oral sex; mentions death, derogatory language ⚠️

Thank you to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book!

Thank you net galley for this cute read. This was a very hallmark type book perfect for fall . I loved their town and the book club . It also had a little mystery to it so it was fun and enjoyable . It did feel a little rushed at the end and had quite a bit of spice but I enjoyed the book and most of the characters .

The Pumpkin Spice Café - Laurie Gilmore

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Just when Jeanie feels like she needs a break from her life after an incident at work, she inherits The Pumpkin Spice Café from her aunt Dot.

Jeanie soon meets Logan and falls for the sexy farmer instantly. Unfortunately running the café is not all sunshine and rainbows and turns into a bit of a mystery as well as a romantic escape.

This book has a really wholesome Gilmore Girls, autumnal, PSL vibe. I really enjoyed reading this and was perfect to get me in the seasonal mood.

I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a seasonal romance to get them in the autumn spirit. 🎃

The title and the cover was enough to catch my attention!!! I really enjoyed this book as it was very cozy and to my surprise, a little spice!! This is the perfect read for fall season. Highly reccomend!

3.5/5 stars!!

after reading the pumpkin spice cafe, i can confirm that no other book screams fall/autumn more than this book. i absolutely adored the vibe of this book. reading it felt like enjoying a warm cup of tea, all cuddled up with a blanket, with a scented candle burning beside me.

the plot was simple but it kept me entertained throughout the whole book. this book is perfect for those who are looking for a lighthearted read!! it’s easy to follow and you’ll get really absorbed into the world whilst reading it. although i wished the author delved a little deeper into the mystery aspect of the book. the plot twist/big reveal definitely felt flat.

now for the romance aspect of the book… it was very adorable and cheesy at times (in a good way) but i thought the pacing felt a little too fast. the relationship buildup was done with all possible haste. i couldn’t quite place exactly when the main characters, jeanie and logan, fell for each other because they seemed to be in love from the very first chapter. i think i would’ve like this book more if i got to see the relationship development.

nonetheless, if you’re looking for an easy read with a similar vibe to gilmore girls, or maybe you just like fall-themed books… then you might want to give this one a try!

thank you netgalley and laurie gilmore for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review!!

The Pumpkin Spice Cafe is a well written romance. I throughly enjoyed the plot, characters and setting. I recommend this book. My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.

Laura Gilmore is one of my new favorite authors. The new book the Pumpkin Spice Cafe is filled with amazing characters that you will enjoy. Happy reading.

**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**

Amazing book! Loved it! the characters are so relatable! Thank you so much for this gem. I have gone on to purchase the other books in this series!

What a perfect fall book! This story had the perfect mix of delectable baked goods and drinks, a homey small-town setting and the perfect amount of spice for the fall-themed romance!

Last week I read The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore and really enjoyed it! It's pegged as grumpy x sunshine but I don't think Jeanie was as much a sunshine character - she was more a fish out of water anxious person 😬.

Either way though, PSC brought all the fall vibes - Logan in a flannel shirt, a fall festival, a coffee shop - definite small town coutry, little bit cultish and there was a smutty book club. If you want something to get you in the autumn mood, I'd definitely recommend. I've just seen this book has a #1 next to it so now I'm looking forward to the follow up.

Pumpkin Spice Cafe is a quick read - less than 300 pages and it's cosy and sweet. Not overly dramatised with a little mystery rolled in and a touch of spice (could defo have more!). I think some readers will be disappointed with the lack of drama but it was just right for me for an early autumn read.

Ok, you couldn’t pick a more perfect Fall read! The Pumpkin Spice Cafe is funny, relatable and full of romance and some mystery! I really enjoyed this one!

A hilarious, fall read that is a must read that is perfect for pumpkin spice coffee season. The character are relatable and the story keeps you hooked from beginning to end with the mystery and romance.

A brilliant read and one I really enjoyed. The characters are loveable and varied, the plot is one that is engaging and medium paced. I found myself completely drawn into the story and enjoyed the writing style.

I've never read anything from Laurie Gilmore before. But I saw this cover and I was like this is fall vibes for me and I love it. Then I read the title and blurb and knew I needed to read it.

I loved it from start to finish. It was such a sweet read and I loved the characters. I'd love to have my very own café in a cute town where fall is beautiful.

This was Gilmore Girls in book form. I loved every page of it. Perfect cozy mystery aspects mixed with romcom - perfection for a fall read. I can't wait to read more about the other characters.

I submitted this review earlier on netgalley but it didn't submit for some reason so- second times the charm!

So this feels like a cozy mystery that's cute and tame and then BAM here comes the spice! It was so shocking that I wondered if the writer brought in a different writer to write all of the steamy love scenes. It just didn't flow. And I love some spice- so that's not a dig on a spicy cozy mystery, I think we need more of these!

Overall I wasn't super invested in the love story but I wanted to be. It was fine but not wonderful.

If you're wanted some fall vibes and a cozy mystery, you won't regret picking this up but it won't blow your mind.

3 stars
3-4 steam level

thank you netgalley for the ARC!

The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore is a really cute, autumn romance. It is also book 1 of the Dream Harbor series. There was an element of mystery, but with more than enough romance to make up for it. This book made me want to curl up with a soft blanket and a pumpkin spice latte. A fun, quick read that sets the scene for fall perfectly. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

A beautiful autumnal read that unjust couldn’t put down.

I loved the way the author set the scene and introduced the characters.