The Pumpkin Spice Cafe

Description

The Pumpkin Spice Cafe book by Laurie Gilmore follows Jeanie, a city girl seeking a fresh start after discovering her boss’s unexpected death.

Her Aunt Tess, recognising her need for a change, gifts Jeanie ownership of the beloved Pumpkin Spice Cafe in the cosy, close-knit town of Dream Harbor.

Excited for a new beginning, Jeanie dives headfirst into her role as the cafe’s new owner, surrounded by quirky townsfolk and plenty of autumn charm.

Enter Logan, a local farmer who goes out of his way to avoid the town’s never-ending gossip.

Despite his reluctance to get involved with another city girl (his ex-girlfriend was from out of town and famously rejected his public proposal), Logan finds himself inexplicably drawn to Jeanie.

As Jeanie and Logan’s relationship unfolds, Dream Harbor’s small-town quirks come alive, with regular town meetings, the annual fall festival, and a tight-knit community.

But a series of strange incidents at the cafe leave Jeanie unnerved.

She confides in Logan about the odd happenings, but Logan remains wary, especially when he finds clues suggesting that Jeanie might be planning to sell the cafe and leave town. This discovery sparks the typical third-act conflict, with Logan picking a fight over his fear of being abandoned again.

The book’s grumpy sunshine dynamic and autumnal setting evoke cosy feelings, though the romance takes an unexpected turn with a very spicy ending.

While The Pumpkin Spice Cafe is a romance wrapped in a cosy mystery, the combination of genres provides plenty of small-town warmth and the ultimate question: will Jeanie find her place in Dream Harbor and win over Logan’s trust?