A review by natbookreviews
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore

4.0

Review of “The Pumpkin Spice Café”

How I read: 📖
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ - 🌶🌶🌶 (Rating System Below)

”The Pumpkin Spice Café” is such a cute and cozy read! From the moment Jeanie arrives in Dream Harbor, I was hooked. The romance between Jeanie and Logan picks up quickly, and their grumpy-sunshine dynamic is just so fun to watch unfold. I loved how Logan’s gruff exterior starts to crack, and Jeanie’s upbeat attitude adds so much warmth to the story.

The small-town setting of Dream Harbor is another highlight. It’s packed with quirky characters that make the town feel like a place you’d want to visit. I especially enjoyed the little mystery woven into the story about who’s been messing with the café—it added a bit of suspense without taking away from the cozy, feel-good vibe.

Overall, “The Pumpkin Spice Café” is perfect for anyone looking for an easy, heartwarming read. The characters, the romance, and the hint of mystery all blend together so well, making it hard to put down. I’m really looking forward to seeing more from the Dream Harbor series and getting to know the rest of the town!

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*Star Rating Guide*
⭐ - The writing style didn’t appeal to me. The characters didn’t resonate with me. I pushed myself to the limit to avoid DNF’ing. I wouldn’t suggest this book to anyone I’m acquainted with.
⭐⭐ - The book was passable, but it won’t stick in my mind. Although I didn’t abandon the book, my mind wasn’t fully immersed in the story. I discovered that it was easy for me to stop reading it and not feel compelled to continue promptly. When everything was said and done, I was unsure of my immediate opinion on this book.
⭐⭐⭐ - If someone is actively seeking a book in this general premise, I would suggest this. While it was good, I don’t think I’ll ever pick up this book for a second read. If it were part of a series, I’d probably venture into the next book. Reading it was time well-spent.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - This book was brilliant. I had the urge to keep reading and turn to the next page. The book stayed on my mind for days after I finished it. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - I was actively engaged in wanting to finish reading this book. My thoughts are consumed by this book after completing it. I want to have a physical copy as a trophy that I can display on my shelf. I felt a strong connection and investment while reading this book, would definitely recommend.
🌶 - kissing, but anything else is behind closed doors
🌶🌶 - sexual tension, talks of spice but nothing in great description
🌶🌶🌶 - sexual scenes with detail but they are not the main story focus, mild language 
🌶🌶🌶🌶 - explicit sex scenes, naughty language, definitely full adult
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 - smut