Dream Harbor series by Laurie Gilmore

The Dream Harbor series by Laurie Gilmore is a cozy, Gilmore Girls-esque romance series. Set in a charming, fictional coastal town, it blends small-town community dynamics with slow-burn, grumpy-sunshine and enemies-to-lovers romances, complete with heartwarming storylines and spicy moments.

The interconnected series generally follows this reading order:

• The Pumpkin Spice Café (Book 1): Jeanie inherits her aunt's café and clashes with Logan, a grumpy local farmer who wants nothing to do with town gossip. 

• The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore (Book 2): Jasper, the cynical bookstore owner, butts heads with a woman escaping her chaotic city life, leading to steamy tension. 

• The Christmas Tree Farm (Book 3): Focuses on local holiday magic, community events, and a swoon-worthy holiday romance. 

• The Strawberry Patch Pancake House (Book 4): Features Archer, a world-renowned chef and single dad, who navigates life in a small town and a romance with his new live-in nanny. [1, 2]The Gingerbread Bakery (Book 5): Annie, owner of the local bakery, engages in playful, fiery banter with Mac, a cheerful local bar owner. 

• The Daisy Chain Flower Shop (Book 6): Centers on finding unexpected love and second chances among the quirky townsfolk.