A review by katie_the_reader
The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore

lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This series is just so sweet 🥞🍓

The Dream Harbor books are always a cutesy fun time, I always love them and always get super excited for a new installment!

This wasn’t my favourite of the bunch, the love story between Archer and Iris didn’t grab me as much as the others, but it was still super heartwarming and foot-kicky-inducing.

As a mum it’s really nice to have a steamy romance that includes parents, a nice little reminder that your life isn’t over just because you have a kid 💖

I think the reason this one felt a little less engaging to me is that Archer didn’t seem to have that much of a personality beyond chef/reluctant dad. Like he didn’t have any hobbies or interests or friends and I know that his transition from high flying workaholic to family man is part of the story, but like… nothing??? No tv shows or even a favourite wine or something? He’s just blank - hot af but like hot and blank 😂

I’m SO excited for the next one and seeing Jeanie’s wedding! And finallyyyyyy the tension between Annie and Mac will spark off!