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The Cinnamon Spice Inn
by Harper Graham
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Summary
Love is the sweetest spice of all.
Self-confessed coffee addict and food writer Madison has convinced herself she belongs in NYC. But then she’s called back to the small town of Maple Falls to save her childhood home, The Cinnamon Spice Inn. She’s NOT looking forward to seeing her ex, Zach—now a sexy handyman who knows exactly how to push her buttons. But she won’t let anything distract her from the inn’s relaunch… right?
Sparks fly as they prepare for the big Halloween opening. Will Madison save The Cinnamon Spice Inn and have a second chance at love, or will it all go up in flames?
Review
🧲 Forced Proximity
🏡 Cosy Small Town
🤎 Second Chance Romance
🌶 Spicy
The Cinnamon Spice Inn has so much to offer! It is the cosiest, small town romance with the perfect sprinkle of autumn vibes.
Madison is our FMC, called back to her hometown by a ✨ mysterious letter ✨ from an ✨ anonymous friend✨, claiming that her father needs her help running the family business, The Cinnamon Spice Inn 🍂 .
This inn… this town… this family! They are honestly just pulled from a Hallmark movie and danced right onto the page. Whilst her dad is kind of wilfully incompetent, her grandma is sassy, speaks her mind and keeps everyone honest!
Madison notices the heart and soul of the inn is missing, which she believes got lost over time following her mother’s passing. All of the things she loved about the inn are no longer present (including her mother’s homemade cinnamon rolls). 🥮
BUT these are the only cinnamon rolls that have been missing from her life - enter our cinnamon roll MMC and childhood love Zach. He is the sweetest, most supportive little bean - running around town helping anyone who even looks remotely in need of help. He is super kind and helpful but goodness me the miscommunication between these two almost killed me. To be honest, it was probably quite realistic for some people but usually you’ll see at least some growth and over time people stop or reduce the miscommunication. Not these two! They could win a Guiness World Record for the sheer quantity of times they were unable to have an honest or direct conversation. That being said, I rooted for them and wanted to see them end up together! Despite being marketed as an enemies to lovers, it’s more of a second chance romance, reunited soul mates type vibe. There’s a little conflict/tension but ultimately they’re both pining for each other from the start.
It really felt like this was being set up for a Liam book, which I would love to see! If I was feeling critical, I would say it felt like this book was crammed with tropes (second chance, small town, forced proximity, work romance, Save-The-Inn, miscommunication, mystery letters) and I’d like to see it a little more stripped back for the next instalment.
🎧 Audiobook
Andi Eloise and Brandon Francis narrated this SO well! I loved the accents and how each character was so clear from the way they were delivered. Their voices were both warm, just like the inn itself. I always listen on x2, but I can image this would’ve been even cuter slowed down a little bit!
Throughout The Cinnamon Spice Inn, Harper Graham refers to so many different sweet autumn treats that really got me in that spooky season mood. I know it’s still summer but if you’re looking for someone to get you ready for the autumn season, grab your fave pumpkin spiced treat, a soft blanket, fireplace roaring (or if you’re like me, a fireplace YouTube video on loop with the heating on) and dive into Maple Falls with Madison and Zach.
Love is the sweetest spice of all.
Self-confessed coffee addict and food writer Madison has convinced herself she belongs in NYC. But then she’s called back to the small town of Maple Falls to save her childhood home, The Cinnamon Spice Inn. She’s NOT looking forward to seeing her ex, Zach—now a sexy handyman who knows exactly how to push her buttons. But she won’t let anything distract her from the inn’s relaunch… right?
Sparks fly as they prepare for the big Halloween opening. Will Madison save The Cinnamon Spice Inn and have a second chance at love, or will it all go up in flames?
Review
🧲 Forced Proximity
🏡 Cosy Small Town
🤎 Second Chance Romance
🌶 Spicy
The Cinnamon Spice Inn has so much to offer! It is the cosiest, small town romance with the perfect sprinkle of autumn vibes.
Madison is our FMC, called back to her hometown by a ✨ mysterious letter ✨ from an ✨ anonymous friend✨, claiming that her father needs her help running the family business, The Cinnamon Spice Inn 🍂 .
This inn… this town… this family! They are honestly just pulled from a Hallmark movie and danced right onto the page. Whilst her dad is kind of wilfully incompetent, her grandma is sassy, speaks her mind and keeps everyone honest!
Madison notices the heart and soul of the inn is missing, which she believes got lost over time following her mother’s passing. All of the things she loved about the inn are no longer present (including her mother’s homemade cinnamon rolls). 🥮
BUT these are the only cinnamon rolls that have been missing from her life - enter our cinnamon roll MMC and childhood love Zach. He is the sweetest, most supportive little bean - running around town helping anyone who even looks remotely in need of help. He is super kind and helpful but goodness me the miscommunication between these two almost killed me. To be honest, it was probably quite realistic for some people but usually you’ll see at least some growth and over time people stop or reduce the miscommunication. Not these two! They could win a Guiness World Record for the sheer quantity of times they were unable to have an honest or direct conversation. That being said, I rooted for them and wanted to see them end up together! Despite being marketed as an enemies to lovers, it’s more of a second chance romance, reunited soul mates type vibe. There’s a little conflict/tension but ultimately they’re both pining for each other from the start.
It really felt like this was being set up for a Liam book, which I would love to see! If I was feeling critical, I would say it felt like this book was crammed with tropes (second chance, small town, forced proximity, work romance, Save-The-Inn, miscommunication, mystery letters) and I’d like to see it a little more stripped back for the next instalment.
🎧 Audiobook
Andi Eloise and Brandon Francis narrated this SO well! I loved the accents and how each character was so clear from the way they were delivered. Their voices were both warm, just like the inn itself. I always listen on x2, but I can image this would’ve been even cuter slowed down a little bit!
Throughout The Cinnamon Spice Inn, Harper Graham refers to so many different sweet autumn treats that really got me in that spooky season mood. I know it’s still summer but if you’re looking for someone to get you ready for the autumn season, grab your fave pumpkin spiced treat, a soft blanket, fireplace roaring (or if you’re like me, a fireplace YouTube video on loop with the heating on) and dive into Maple Falls with Madison and Zach.