{"product_id":"dream-harbor-strawberry-patch-pancake-house-laurie-gilmore-paperback","title":"Dream Harbor The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780008713348\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult \/ 18+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEscape to Dream Harbor with The Strawberry Patch Pancake House, book four in Laurie Gilmore's beloved small-town romance series. World-renowned chef and single dad Archer never imagined trading his career for a quiet pancake house, until family circumstances bring him and his young daughter, Olive, to this close-knit coastal town. When free-spirited Iris arrives as a live-in nanny, sparks fly in this forced-proximity, found-family love story. A No.1 New York Times bestseller, it's the perfect cosy romcom for fans of slow-burn romance and heartwarming small-town charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn The Strawberry Patch Pancake House, Laurie Gilmore returns to Dream Harbor for a fourth instalment blending comfort, humour and romantic tension. Archer, a celebrated chef, finds himself unexpectedly running the town's cherished pancake house while single-handedly raising his daughter Olive. When Iris, a woman with a history of moving from job to job, steps into the role of live-in nanny, the two are thrown into close quarters, and an undeniable attraction slowly builds beneath shared parenting duties and kitchen mishaps. Gilmore's signature warmth shines through as the story balances cosy, feel-good moments with a gentle current of mystery running through the town's history and its residents' secrets. Readers who have followed the series will recognise familiar faces, while newcomers will find it easy to fall into this tight-knit community from the first page. The romance builds slowly and believably, driven by genuine emotional connection, and the found-family dynamic between Archer, Olive and Iris gives the story real heart. Themes of rebuilding after setbacks and discovering that home isn't always where you expect it run throughout, making this an ideal pick for anyone wanting an uplifting, character-driven romance to curl up with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA No.1 New York Times bestselling small-town romance from a TikTok-famous author.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh take on the single-dad and forced-proximity tropes, with genuine emotional depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook four in the much-loved Dream Harbor series, ideal for existing fans and newcomers alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosy, feel-good tone balanced with light mystery elements to keep pages turning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect gift for romance readers and book club members who enjoy discussing family and reinvention themes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLaurie Gilmore is the pen name of American author Melissa McTernan, known for her warm, character-driven small-town romances. She launched the Dream Harbor series with The Pumpkin Spice Café, which became a bestselling TikTok sensation and won TikTok Shop Book of the Year in 2024. Gilmore's books are celebrated for their cosy settings, relatable characters and heartfelt storytelling, striking a balance between light-hearted romance and genuine emotional resonance. She continues to build the Dream Harbor world one instalment at a time, delighting readers with each new visit to the town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you love cosy small-town settings, slow-burn romance and found-family warmth, The Strawberry Patch Pancake House delivers all that and more, with a page-turning mystery thread woven throughout for extra charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover image shown is the UK edition; ISBN as listed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laurie Gilmore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56950045376894,"sku":"SNG22186","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/strawberry-patch-pancake-house-laurie-gilmore-paperback-front-cover.jpg?v=1784432928","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/dream-harbor-strawberry-patch-pancake-house-laurie-gilmore-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}