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The Cinnamon Bun Book Store
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store | Laurie Gilmore
From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller and viral TikTok phenomenon, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe, comes a brand new spicy romance set in Dream Harbor! Working at Dream Harbor's bookstore, Hazel Kelly spends her time surrounded by books, but with her thirtieth birthday drawing near, she worries she has no exciting stories of her own. What she needs is an adventure. Noah's life on the other hand seems to just be one big adventure. With his boat and tattoos, the man lives and breathes excitement. When clues start turning up between the pages of the books in her store, Noah offers to help Hazel decode them. And who better to help than the most adventurous person she's ever met. As the treasure hunt leads them around town, Hazel and Noah unexpectedly find themselves falling for each other. Is it possible that a summer fling could turn into some more, or was it simply the adventure that brought them together? The Bluebell Bookstore is a cozy romantic mystery for fans of Gilmore Girls and a HEA guaranteed! Tropes: - opposites attract - small town - forced proximity Readers have fallen for Laurie Gilmore 'Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness' ????? 'Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative' ????? 'A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice' ????? 'I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate' ????? 'This book makes my heart happy!' ????? 'The perfect kind of romance for me' ?????
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AroundTheBookWorld
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[first initial], I returned to my small town for the holidays, [favorite color], and fell in love with [birth month].

Broke after a divorce, I returned to my small town for the holidays, won the holiday bake off, and I fell in love with a rugged mountaineer.

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Dilara 😂 😂 5d
BookmarkTavern Ready for a new adventure, I returned to my small town for the holidays, opened an ice skating rink, and fell in love with a holiday Scrooge with a heart of gold. 💛 5d
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Roary47
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Friday was a hard day teaching. I had two seniors pick up their bags and just leave. Very disrespectful and a little hurt because I care too much, but still have to muscle through one more week. A little retail therapy did help. I just need some words of encouragement, prayers, and good vibes my way if you have a chance. 💛

LiseWorks Does it show us that parents do not know how to teach manners to their children? Yes it does. Don't feel bad for their behavior. Sending 🫂. Don't take it to heart. Some just don't know any better. 5d
Read4life Stay strong and positive. Two walked out but more chose to stay. Remember you are worth all kindness so also be kind to yourself. We‘re all here when you need us. Sending love to you!! 💙💙💙 5d
Roary47 @LiseWorks @Read4life Thank you! 🥹🥹🥹 5d
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Born.A.Reader
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Thank you so much, @Marmie7 for this delightful package! Where in the world did you find the popcorn?!🍿 My little swooped in for the ornament right away lol. It's supposed to get super cold later this week, so I plan to hibernate with this new book, the hot cocoa ☕️ and sweets🍫! Thank you again! ❤️💚
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Avanders 🎄♥️ 6d
Jess861 I would also love to know where this popcorn can be found, lol!! It looks absolutely delicious! 6d
Meghan1 I think Favorite Day is a Target brand. 6d
Marmie7 @Born.A.Reader I found the popcorn at Target. I also got a bag for me. It's so good! I'm glad you liked everything! 5d
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BookBr
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Possibly an odd take — I liked this better than the first book. I really felt like we got to know the characters better, and that they had more depth than in the first book. The book-led scavenger hunt is a cute premise, and was an interesting way to get the two mains interacting. Another cute read for the holidays!

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melissajayne
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Mehso-so

3.5⭐️ Thought that it was ok; not as good as the first one in the series. I thought that the author could have been more restrained in how many sex scenes were played out and there could have been more of an actual story, like in the first book. #2024 #fiction #romance #contemporaryfiction

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Kshakal
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Dream Harbor is my happy place and I love and adored the cinnamon bun bookstore. This book had so much heart and plenty of spice!! Can‘t wait to read the next one in the series!!

brittanyreads Can you read them as standalones? Or should you start with Pumpkin Spice? 3w
Kshakal @brittanyreads you can totally read them as stand Aline‘s! 3w
brittanyreads Thanks!! 3w
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AnneCecilie
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2 months before Hazel turns 30. She thinks her life is too dull & decides to do all the crazy things you do in your 20s over the next 2 months. When Hazel discovers a clue hidden in a book in the bookstore she works, Noah is there, happy to help. This turns into a scavenger hunt and them spending some time together

I‘ve never read a romance with this much focus on consent and communication during steamy scenes. This is more steamy than the 1st

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bookish_wookish
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These books are my happy place!

Im starting this one today and im realizing that after working all day and then being in bed hours before i should be, these books are the perfect read!

I need to start reading more of the cozy mysteries i have!

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Arvena
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Mehso-so

Felt very generic, unoriginal, but was quite entertaining.

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AnneCecilie
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I‘m the same, Hazel. I have a feeling we‘re not alone in this feeling on Litsy

AnnCrystal 📚💝. 1mo
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AnneCecilie
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Hazel Kelly loved a good story.

#FirstLineFridays

ShyBookOwl Me too 😊 1mo
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BethM
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These just honestly feel like book hugs. Copious sexy time in this one compared to book one.

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OriginalCyn620
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Another cute and steamy installment in the series! I‘ll definitely be reading the 3rd book next month.

#bookspinbingo - got a bingo with this one!

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 1mo
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Read4life
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#WeeklyFavorites

Book 2 had a bit more 🌶️🌶️ than the first. Still a fun, light read and exactly what I needed last week.

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Read4life
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Pickpick

Such a fun, cozy read. A scavenger hunt with the clues inside books and plenty of baked goods. Count me in.
I think I liked book two more than the first. I will definitely be adding the third book to my December #BookSpinBingo list.

#SeriesLove2024 #readyourebooks #readyourTBR

TheSpineView Great job!😊🤩😀 1mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 1mo
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guinsgirlreads
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I read this is hardly no time at all. Loved it!

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Julsmarshall
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Sweet, charming, golden retriever younger guy who it takes a while for recognition to dawn. Always love a book with a bookseller character, especially one as delightful as Hazel. Nice escape leading into fall 😍 #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 1mo
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angel1
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/5
What a heartwarming follow-up in The Pumpkin Spice Series. I have to say I enjoyed this one more than the first🧡

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Cyndij82
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Pickpick

This is the second book in the series. It was a little more steamy than the first one. Very cute book! Fast read.

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Branwen
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Okay, I just finished book two of this series and they are so much fun! Such cozy and sweet books! 🍁🍂 I'm really looking forward to jumping into book three soon! 📚💕

bookish_wookish I just got the third one! Preorder for the win! 2mo
JenReadsAlot I enjoyed them both this month too! 2mo
Branwen @bookish_wookish You gotta love preorders! 🥰 2mo
Branwen @JenReadsAlot Right?! They are just such sweet, cozy books! 💕📚 2mo
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JenReadsAlot
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PuddleJumper 🖤🧡🖤 2mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2mo
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Ahw06
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Pickpick

I adored this book!! It‘s the second in the series with the most relatable, bookish, sweet and smart FMC. I can‘t wait for the next book in the series!

4.5 ⭐️

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laurabilly13
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2️⃣5️⃣ This was much better than the first book in the series. I preferred the couple and there was chemistry. This one has made me want to visit the east coast!

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Kshakal
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#sundayfunday @BookmarkTavern

I don‘t like spooky books but I did tag my most anticipated fallish read for the month!

BookmarkTavern This has got an adorable cover! Thanks for sharing! 2mo
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Sara_Planz
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It's cozy reads season, and this series is perfect for this time of year. You've got small town, opposites attract, and he falls first, all combined for Hazel and Noah's story. The "mystery" is low stakes, allowing the couple to get to know each other as their relationship grows. Of course, you have some spicy love scenes and a HEA to make you smile. Plus, for us bookish women, who doesn't like seeing themselves reflected in a steamy romance.

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bookish_wookish
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Book two was just delivered! Adding this one and the first one to my Fall/Halloween TBR list. It works out perfectly because the third book is Christmas themed!

JenlovesJT47 I really like the covers on this series! 3mo
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DiffidentBookworm
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Another perfect story in Dream Harbor. I think I liked this one more than the first because there‘s a lot of similarities between me & Hazel. Like Hazel, as I approach my 30s I worry I‘ll regret how I spent my time. Unlike me Hazel decides to do something about it. Hazel & Noah decide to have a summer of fun before her 30th birthday. Noah is a total cinnamon roll book boyfriend. This was seriously just a fun & cute read.