The Strawberry Stack Pancake House: Book 4 (Dream Harbor) Paperback – 13 March 2025

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This book is a heartwarming romance set in a small town.This story features a single dad, a lovable nanny, and a gruff but charming chef. It’s all about love, family, and belonging. This series is so much fun! I’m loving every minute of it, and this book is the perfect springtime read,lighthearted and delightful!Archer finds out he’s a dad to a sweet 5-year-old girl named Olive after her mom’s passing. He leaves his exciting life as a chef in France to care for his daughter. Iris is a fun-loving yoga and water aerobics teacher who loves working with older ladies. She’s not looking for serious relationships or kids, but she becomes Olive’s nanny due to financial struggles!❤️Olive is my favorite, she’s so sweet and clever. This book made me fall in love with the single dad trope! The community was warm and lovely too, it felt so real!🫶🏻This series is perfect for a light, cozy read with a small-town charm, just like Gilmore Girls! I highly recommend this book or this whole book series!🍓🥞

I just fell headfirst into "The Strawberry Patch Pancake House" by Laurie Gilmore, and I'm still pinching myself to see if it was all just a delicious dream. This book is like discovering a hidden gem in a quaint town – you won't want to leave!Archer, a world-renowned chef, finds himself in the quirky town of Dream Harbor with his adorable 5-year-old daughter, Olive. Cue Iris, the free-spirited nanny who's about to turn Archer's life upside down.

a sweet single dad romance set in the small town of Dream Harbours where Archer finds out about his daughter after the mother of daughter passes away. Now not only he has to move to the small town to take care of her but also settle down so that he can provide stability.When because of the job he starts looking for a Nanny, Iris is what the people of town recommends. What starts as a fear of her incompetence leads to so much more because of attraction.I felt that the couple deserved a little more built up in their relationship and I wish more scenes of Olive and Archer were there.The spice was adequately put and I liked the fact that the insecurities and inner thoughts of Iris where shown which were raw.

This is a warm, feel good romance with just the right amount of heart, humor, and emotional depth. Laurie Gilmore brings the small town of Dream Harbor to life with a story that’s both comforting and engaging.Archer, a talented chef who’s just discovered he has a young daughter, Olive. His world flips upside down as he moves to a quiet town to give her the stable life she deserves. Enter Iris, a spirited yoga teacher with a gentle heart and a fear of putting down roots. When Iris becomes his daughter’s nanny, a slow and heartfelt connection begins to bloom.There’s forced proximity, one bed, found family, they’re written in a way that does feel like really smooth. The emotional parts hit just right, and Olive honestly steals a few scenes with how sweet and clever she is.Overall, it’s a cozy, low drama read with heart, chemistry, and some really lovely moments. Perfect if you want a slow burn romance that makes you feel safe and seen.

The Strawberry Patch Pancake House is such a sweet and feel-good story that I couldn't stop smiling while reading it! Laurie Gilmore has created pure magic with this one.The story follows Archer, a top chef who had big dreams in Paris but suddenly finds himself in a small town with a huge surprise – a daughter he never knew he had! Little Olive completely stole my heart. She’s funny, smart and honestly the glue that pulls everyone together.Then comes Iris, the free spirited nanny who wasn't planning to settle down but life had other plans. Watching Iris and Archer fall for each other while trying to figure out their new lives was so heartwarming. Their chemistry felt real, natural and full of those sweet, stolen moments that make you grin like crazy.The small town setting made everything even more charming. I loved the nosy neighbors, the cozy diner and the little community events that made Dream Harbor feel so alive.This book felt like a warm hug with a side of pancakes! If you love heartwarming romance and cozy small town vibes, you NEED this book in your life! 🩷

Once I started reading this book, I couldn’t stop! It was really engaging, and the pacing was just right. The writing style is simple yet effective, and it just kept me going. I could see the inner struggles of Archer and Iris and where it's coming from.I loved how Archer was such a great dad because I honestly did not expect it. The single dad romance trope has been executed well in this book. Little Olive definitely increased the cuteness level of the story. Overall, it was a lovely and enjoyable read. And I can’t wait for the final book of the series!!! *super excited*