thelovelylibrarylady's Reviews (1.1k)

Compared to the first two novels in the Dream Harbor series, I didn’t initially feel a strong connection with either of the love interests. However, after they were snowed in together, I quickly became invested in their relationship. The Christmas Tree Farm introduced me to a new favorite romance trope: forced proximity. Once again, Gilmore delivers a charming, feel-good romance that I couldn’t put down.

I enjoyed this clever short story. Similarly to his father, Hill has a talent for writing in the short story format. However, I only can give it a three-star rating, as I found it to be a tad predictable.

The Doll’s House is a novella tailor-made for readers who love eerie stories about creepy dolls and puppets. While the plot was skin-crawling, the execution fell short for me. Overall, it didn’t quite wow me, but it’s a quick, atmospheric read that could come in handy if you’re trying to catch up on a reading goal.

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(I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)

I didn’t enjoy this one as much as its predecessor, The Pumpkin Spice Café. However, it was still a wonderful, cheesy romance novel. I would have liked Hazel and Noah, the love interests, to have a bit more depth in the build-up to their relationship. The insta-love trope was definitely present in this title, which isn’t my favorite.