Escape back to the charming seaside town of Dream Harbor in The Gingerbread Bakery, Book 5 of Laurie Gilmore's bestselling Dream Harbor Series. Filled with cozy winter vibes, enemies-to-lovers romance, found family, forced proximity, and plenty of holiday charm, this heartwarming romance is perfect for readers who love Hallmark-style stories with a touch of spice.

The Gingerbread Bakery is Book 5 in the Dream Harbor Series and can be enjoyed as a standalone.

Annie Andrews has poured her heart into making her Gingerbread Bakery the sweetest spot in Dream Harbor. While her bakery is full of warmth, festive treats, and happy customers, her love life is anything but sweet—especially when it comes to the frustratingly cheerful bar owner across the street.

Mac Sullivan has quietly fallen for Annie, even if she seems determined to keep him at arm's length. Teasing and playful arguments have become their love language, but with Jeanie and Logan's wedding bringing the entire town together, avoiding each other is no longer an option.

As snow blankets Dream Harbor and the holiday season fills the air with festive magic, Annie and Mac find themselves spending more time together than either expected. Beneath the witty banter and constant bickering, they begin discovering that sometimes the person who gets under your skin is also the one who feels most like home.

Filled with lovable townspeople, cozy bakeries, winter romance, and a guaranteed happily ever after, The Gingerbread Bakery is another delightful visit to Laurie Gilmore's beloved Dream Harbor.

The Gingerbread Bakery – Dream Harbor Series Book 5

Perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez, Emily Henry, Jenny Colgan, Lucy Score, Meghan Quinn, and Sarah Adams, this cozy romance features enemies to lovers, forced proximity, found family, small-town romance, holiday romance, bakery romance, and a guaranteed happily ever after.

Product Details

Title: The Gingerbread Bakery

Author: Laurie Gilmore

Format: Paperback

Series: Dream Harbor Series

Series Order: Book 5

Can Be Read As: Standalone

Genre:

• Contemporary Romance
• Small Town Romance
• Romantic Comedy
• Cozy Romance
• Women's Fiction

Pages: 384

Dimensions: 1 x 7.6 x 5 inches

Publication Date: September 16, 2025

Features:

• Dream Harbor Series Book 5
• Standalone romance
• #1 New York Times bestselling author
• Enemies-to-lovers romance
• Small-town setting
• Found family
• Forced proximity
• Cozy holiday romance
• Bakery setting
• Happily Ever After

Author Biography

Laurie Gilmore is a #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author celebrated for her cozy small-town romances filled with lovable characters, charming settings, and irresistible chemistry. Her debut novel, The Pumpkin Spice Café, won the TikTok Shop Book of the Year Award in 2024, and the Dream Harbor Series has become a reader favorite for its heartwarming stories, seasonal settings, and satisfying happily-ever-afters. She currently lives in upstate New York.