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Dream Harbor #6
Blomsterboden
Blomster, kjærlighet og småbysjarm – velkommen tilbake til Dream Harbor
Den største kjærligheten er den du aldri forventer å finne
Daisy har alltid uflaks i kjærlighet, og humøret stiger ikke akkurat da borgermester Kelly etter en drøm hevder at det hviler en forbannelse over blomsterboden hennes. En påstand som naturlig nok demper omsetningen.
Elliot har nylig flyttet til Dream Harbor og strever med å tilpasse seg småbylivet etter sitt eget kjærlighetskaos. Fram til nå har han unngått Blomsterboden for enhver pris. En forbannelse er det siste han trenger akkurat nå.
Så da han går inn døra til Blomsterboden, har han ingen anelse om at livet aldri vil bli det samme igjen. Og vil også den uheldigste kvinnen i Dream Harbor innse at kjærligheten faktisk kommer når du minst venter det?
Den største kjærligheten er den du aldri forventer å finne
Daisy har alltid uflaks i kjærlighet, og humøret stiger ikke akkurat da borgermester Kelly etter en drøm hevder at det hviler en forbannelse over blomsterboden hennes. En påstand som naturlig nok demper omsetningen.
Elliot har nylig flyttet til Dream Harbor og strever med å tilpasse seg småbylivet etter sitt eget kjærlighetskaos. Fram til nå har han unngått Blomsterboden for enhver pris. En forbannelse er det siste han trenger akkurat nå.
Så da han går inn døra til Blomsterboden, har han ingen anelse om at livet aldri vil bli det samme igjen. Og vil også den uheldigste kvinnen i Dream Harbor innse at kjærligheten faktisk kommer når du minst venter det?
411 pages, Paperback
First published May 5, 2026
About the author
Laurie Gilmore
23 books16.4k followersLaurie Gilmore is a #1 New York Times, Sunday Times, and Globe & Mail bestselling author who writes steamy small-town romance. Her Dream Harbor series is filled with quirky townsfolk, cozy settings, and swoon-worthy romance. The first book in the series, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe, was featured on Good Morning America and was named the TikTok Shop Book of the Year 2024.
She loves finding books with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice and strives for that in her own writing. If you ever wished you lived in Stars Hollow (or that Luke and Lorelai would just get together already!) then her books are definitely for you.
She loves finding books with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice and strives for that in her own writing. If you ever wished you lived in Stars Hollow (or that Luke and Lorelai would just get together already!) then her books are definitely for you.
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May 9, 2026
does laurie gilmore ever sleep at all ?
[09.05.26] : 2,5/5
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June 26, 2025Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!
July 28, 2026
"Her mother was Daisy. Her grandmother was Daisy. The literal chain of Daisies went back for at least a hundred years."The Daisy Chain Flower Shop used to be a staple in Dream Harbor but after a string of weddings ending...quite poorly...there's murmurings floating about the town.
Scratch that, there's an outright witch hunt and all the fingers are pointed at Daisy. No one will buy her flowers for any event that remotely deals with love - no weddings, Valentine's day, Beltane (pagan holiday about fertility) (don't ask), or even baptisms - for the fear of the subject being cursed.
"It's really all besides the point," Daisy said, "I'm not cursed. There's no such thing as curses and even if there were, flower crowns for Beltane have nothing to do with weddings."
But the flower shop cannot survive on funerals alone. And when Daisy's ex-fiancé walks into her flower shop with his NEW fiancée on his arm, she makes a calculated (and possibly grievous) decision.
And then the gears start spinning. If she can convince the town that Daisy is not, in fact, unlucky in love...then maybe the flower shop can be saved.
"Really David, it's fine with me. Like you said, we've both moved on." Daisy smiled and waived at Elliot in the doorway. "In fact, here's my new boyfriend now. Elliot, come say hi!"
But what happens with a decidedly fake relationship turns into something more? After two failed attempts at marriage, could Daisy be ready for something real?
Whew! Daisy was a breath of fresh air... fresh flowers? Either way, this was exactly the book I needed in my life right now.
"She collapsed on top of him and may have briefly died."
I've been reading some really fabulous but intense books, thus when this one popped up on my Libby page, I leapt at the palate cleanser.
This was a wonderful addition to the Dream Harbor lore - full of fun escapades, mischievous moments, and (of course) a bit of spice sprinkled in.
I liked Daisy and Elliot together - some characters just click and make me go, "awww" and the pair of them certainly did that.
I also was living for the Beltane festival. Yes, it's technically used in pagan worshipping circles...but it's also an excuse to wear flower crowns and throw a town festival, so of course the Dream Harbor residents go gaga over it. Hilarious!
The one thing that I was disappointed about was that I was expecting more regarding
May 8, 2026
Thoughts
First off I completely forgot my kindle synced between CR and read on goodreads was on so excuse the few days late update - Haven't opened much lol || I really enjoyed this one! I just love small town; tight knit feel reads. Daisy and Elliot's interactions and development were super cute at times funny from how awkward they both were 😂 Daisy did lowkey get on my nerves at times lol the way she kept nipping at every glimpse of chance the guy thought they could have together 😂 you know the people who suck the excitement out of something you're hopeful about; that was her 🤣 like I get they both have baggage and whatnot but lowkey felt bad for him lol but that made the relationship development between them even more cuter!
Plot Summary
Daisy’s flower shop has earned a reputation for bad luck after several weddings she worked on ended in divorce. The we have Elliot who is avoiding romance after his own heartbreak and staying far away from the supposedly cursed shop at all costs. When Elliot reluctantly visits Daisy’s store, the two form an unexpected connection and begin to wonder if love might arrive when they least expect it.
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First off I completely forgot my kindle synced between CR and read on goodreads was on so excuse the few days late update - Haven't opened much lol || I really enjoyed this one! I just love small town; tight knit feel reads. Daisy and Elliot's interactions and development were super cute at times funny from how awkward they both were 😂 Daisy did lowkey get on my nerves at times lol the way she kept nipping at every glimpse of chance the guy thought they could have together 😂 you know the people who suck the excitement out of something you're hopeful about; that was her 🤣 like I get they both have baggage and whatnot but lowkey felt bad for him lol but that made the relationship development between them even more cuter!
Plot Summary
Daisy’s flower shop has earned a reputation for bad luck after several weddings she worked on ended in divorce. The we have Elliot who is avoiding romance after his own heartbreak and staying far away from the supposedly cursed shop at all costs. When Elliot reluctantly visits Daisy’s store, the two form an unexpected connection and begin to wonder if love might arrive when they least expect it.
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July 6, 2026
let's not do this again 🫡🙏
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
”You’re so pretty”
“You’re the prettiest girl in the entire town”
“𝒫𝓇𝑜𝒷𝒶𝒷𝓁𝓎 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝓇𝑒 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓁𝒹”
Soft, earnest, sincere. I really believed I was about to fall completely into this story. And in some ways, I did… but not without hesitation.
The premise itself was difficult to fully settle into. The idea that an entire town genuinely believes a flower shop is cursed felt a bit too exaggerated to be convincing, and that lingering disbelief created a distance I could never quite shake. Instead of feeling immersed, I often felt like I was observing from the outside, especially with the third-person point of view, which made it harder to emotionally connect in the way I wanted to. 😬😬
That said, Daisy was easy to care about. She’s kind, well-meaning, and undeserving of the reputation placed on her. Even in moments where she came across as slightly immature, there was something very human about her. Something that made it difficult not to root for her despite my reservations about the story itself.
Elliot on the other hand, brought a quiet charm that worked incredibly well. He’s a little awkward, a little unsure, but undeniably genuine. The “he falls first” dynamic is always compelling, and here it felt especially soft. His hesitation and nervousness made his feelings feel more real, more grounded.
There’s a gentleness to the writing, a sense of longing that almost pulls you in completely.
The small-town atmosphere was warm and easy to settle into, giving the story a comforting, almost cozy tone. The diary entries from Daisy’s aunt added a lovely layer of depth and sentimentality, and her relationship with Iris stood out as one of the more grounded and heartfelt aspects of the book as well. 🫶🏼🫶🏼
Overall, this was a sweet and approachable read—something that flows easily and offers a gentle romantic experience. It has its charming moments and likable characters, but it never quite reached the emotional depth needed to make it truly memorable. It’s not a story I would necessarily return to, but it’s one I can appreciate. 😌
things to know about the book ↓
🌼 fake dating
🌼 he falls first
🌼 small town charm
🌼 quiet pining
🌼 supportive friendships
🌼 written in 3rd person
spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
swearing: yes
Thank you NetGalley, publisher & author for this arc in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
⸻⸻⸻
・❥・⁀➷ pre-read
so stoked that i got this! i’ve actually not read any of the others before this so I know it won’t hit the same, but I’m still excited nonetheless 🌼 🩷✨
“You’re the prettiest girl in the entire town”
“𝒫𝓇𝑜𝒷𝒶𝒷𝓁𝓎 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝓇𝑒 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓁𝒹”
Soft, earnest, sincere. I really believed I was about to fall completely into this story. And in some ways, I did… but not without hesitation.
The premise itself was difficult to fully settle into. The idea that an entire town genuinely believes a flower shop is cursed felt a bit too exaggerated to be convincing, and that lingering disbelief created a distance I could never quite shake. Instead of feeling immersed, I often felt like I was observing from the outside, especially with the third-person point of view, which made it harder to emotionally connect in the way I wanted to. 😬😬
That said, Daisy was easy to care about. She’s kind, well-meaning, and undeserving of the reputation placed on her. Even in moments where she came across as slightly immature, there was something very human about her. Something that made it difficult not to root for her despite my reservations about the story itself.
Elliot on the other hand, brought a quiet charm that worked incredibly well. He’s a little awkward, a little unsure, but undeniably genuine. The “he falls first” dynamic is always compelling, and here it felt especially soft. His hesitation and nervousness made his feelings feel more real, more grounded.
“But she missed him.
She missed his crooked smile and his glasses and the way he turned pink when he was embarrassed.
She missed him, and that terrified her.”.
”She was wearing yellow today and she looked
perfect.
Like sunshine and flowers and summer days.
She looked like the future.
She looked like his.”
There’s a gentleness to the writing, a sense of longing that almost pulls you in completely.
The small-town atmosphere was warm and easy to settle into, giving the story a comforting, almost cozy tone. The diary entries from Daisy’s aunt added a lovely layer of depth and sentimentality, and her relationship with Iris stood out as one of the more grounded and heartfelt aspects of the book as well. 🫶🏼🫶🏼
Overall, this was a sweet and approachable read—something that flows easily and offers a gentle romantic experience. It has its charming moments and likable characters, but it never quite reached the emotional depth needed to make it truly memorable. It’s not a story I would necessarily return to, but it’s one I can appreciate. 😌
things to know about the book ↓
🌼 fake dating
🌼 he falls first
🌼 small town charm
🌼 quiet pining
🌼 supportive friendships
🌼 written in 3rd person
spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
swearing: yes
Thank you NetGalley, publisher & author for this arc in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
⸻⸻⸻
・❥・⁀➷ pre-read
so stoked that i got this! i’ve actually not read any of the others before this so I know it won’t hit the same, but I’m still excited nonetheless 🌼 🩷✨
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June 15, 2025Fake relationship?? Yes please!
May 8, 2026
☆☆☆☆
The Daisy Chain Flower Shop by The Daisy Chain Flower Shop is easily one of my favorite installments in the Dream Harbor series so far. I absolutely loved the premise, and both Daisy and Elliot were such likable, well-developed main characters. Their relationship felt genuinely sweet and refreshing — they were so cute together, and I really appreciated that there was very little unnecessary drama between them.
What stood out to me most was how mature and adult their relationship felt. Their communication was mostly healthy, uncomplicated, and honest, which made the romance feel very comforting and believable. It was nice to read a romance where problems weren’t dragged out for the sake of tension.
I also really enjoyed how parts of Dream Harbor’s past were woven into the story, adding even more charm and depth to the setting that keeps bringing me back to this series.
At this point, there’s no stopping for me, I’ll definitely be continuing with the next book in the series!
The Daisy Chain Flower Shop by The Daisy Chain Flower Shop is easily one of my favorite installments in the Dream Harbor series so far. I absolutely loved the premise, and both Daisy and Elliot were such likable, well-developed main characters. Their relationship felt genuinely sweet and refreshing — they were so cute together, and I really appreciated that there was very little unnecessary drama between them.
What stood out to me most was how mature and adult their relationship felt. Their communication was mostly healthy, uncomplicated, and honest, which made the romance feel very comforting and believable. It was nice to read a romance where problems weren’t dragged out for the sake of tension.
I also really enjoyed how parts of Dream Harbor’s past were woven into the story, adding even more charm and depth to the setting that keeps bringing me back to this series.
At this point, there’s no stopping for me, I’ll definitely be continuing with the next book in the series!
May 6, 2026
These books are such comfort reads for me. I love seeing all of the characters come back in every story. This series has really improved since The Pumpkin Spice Cafe.
May 22, 2026
This has been such a fun and silly series that I really enjoyed. Dream Harbor is the quintessential cutesy small town where everyone knows everyone else as well as their personal business too. Most of the installments are flat out spicy hot reads that you will never see on the Hallmark channel. This installment picks up after the last one where we met Daisy and Elliot at Jeanie's and Logan’s wedding.
The book summary pretty much lays out the primary storyline of Dream Harbor native, Daisy, who took over the family flower shop from her mother and grandmother, Daisy May and Daisy June respectively. Daisy has been back in town for about a year now after a failed marriage and a failed engagement brought her back because she had nowhere else to go. Elliot landed in Dream Harbor about a year ago fleeing from his own failed marriage.
The flower shop is struggling without wedding business and can’t survive on funeral business. Daisy needs to prove to the Dream Harbor residents that she and her shop are not cursed in love. Elliot’s mom is coming to town because “she’s worried about Elliot being alone”. So, Daisy and Elliot agree to help each other out by pretending that they are dating in order to make Elliot’s mom happy and not worried about him and let the Dream Harbor townspeople see that Daisy is not cursed when it comes to happy relationships. What could possibly go wrong? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
There is also a secondary storyline of Daisy and Elliot discovering old pictures (from the 1920’s) of one of Daisy’s ancestors and one of Elliot’s ancestors and it appears they knew each other and possibly dated. I actually really enjoyed this storyline; and was just as curious as they were about finding out what happened.
The character development of Daisy and Elliot along with the continuing development of other Dream Harbor residents like Iris and a couple of others was well done. The pacing was steady, and the storyline, once again, was cute, funny and entertaining. The writing was on par for the series, and maybe just a little toned down, not much, but just a tad. I’m looking at an overall rating of 4.1 that I will be rounding down to a 4star review. I want to thank NetGalley and Harper 360 for sending me this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
#NetGalley #Harper360 #TheDaisyChainFlowerShop
The book summary pretty much lays out the primary storyline of Dream Harbor native, Daisy, who took over the family flower shop from her mother and grandmother, Daisy May and Daisy June respectively. Daisy has been back in town for about a year now after a failed marriage and a failed engagement brought her back because she had nowhere else to go. Elliot landed in Dream Harbor about a year ago fleeing from his own failed marriage.
The flower shop is struggling without wedding business and can’t survive on funeral business. Daisy needs to prove to the Dream Harbor residents that she and her shop are not cursed in love. Elliot’s mom is coming to town because “she’s worried about Elliot being alone”. So, Daisy and Elliot agree to help each other out by pretending that they are dating in order to make Elliot’s mom happy and not worried about him and let the Dream Harbor townspeople see that Daisy is not cursed when it comes to happy relationships. What could possibly go wrong? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
There is also a secondary storyline of Daisy and Elliot discovering old pictures (from the 1920’s) of one of Daisy’s ancestors and one of Elliot’s ancestors and it appears they knew each other and possibly dated. I actually really enjoyed this storyline; and was just as curious as they were about finding out what happened.
The character development of Daisy and Elliot along with the continuing development of other Dream Harbor residents like Iris and a couple of others was well done. The pacing was steady, and the storyline, once again, was cute, funny and entertaining. The writing was on par for the series, and maybe just a little toned down, not much, but just a tad. I’m looking at an overall rating of 4.1 that I will be rounding down to a 4star review. I want to thank NetGalley and Harper 360 for sending me this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
#NetGalley #Harper360 #TheDaisyChainFlowerShop
May 7, 2026
I’m sorryyyyy it was my least favourite yet
May 26, 2026
Ate this tf up. Would I of enjoyed this so much if I hadn't read the first 5, probably not, BUT Laurie Gilmore pulls it out of the bag yet again. The fake dating would have been more convincing if he clearly wasn't in love with here from the start lol. Dream harbour series ranking:
1. The Gingerbread Bakery
2. The Strawberry Patch Pancake House
3. The Pumpkin Spice Cafe
4. The Daisy Chain Flower Shop
5. The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore
6. The Christmas Tree Farm
1. The Gingerbread Bakery
2. The Strawberry Patch Pancake House
3. The Pumpkin Spice Cafe
4. The Daisy Chain Flower Shop
5. The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore
6. The Christmas Tree Farm
May 26, 2026
I have been patiently awaiting this release since I finished the last book in the Dream Harbor Series. I have LOVED each and every one of the books so far and this one holds a particularly special place in my heart 🌼💖✨ Just as the name Daisy has been passed down through the generations of this family, my beloved grandmother was also called Daisy; known for making daisy chains 🌼 Sadly she is no longer with us, however, I felt a connection to her strong, caring, and loving character through the Daisy found in this book.
Gilmore has won me over, once again, with a charming small-town romance with a fake relationship dynamic. You can also expect ‘he falls first’, plenty of cameo appearances, and an intriguing mystery that brings this couple closer than you might think 💭
I will never get tired of returning home to Dream Harbor…
Daisy’s flower shop has gained a reputation of being cursed after several weddings she has done the flowers for end in divorce. Meanwhile, Daisy is still in the midst of recovering from her own messy breakup. She is done with unlucky love. And just to make matters worse, her ex-fiancé turns up with his new bride to be.
Enter: Elliot
New in town, Elliot is trying to pick up the pieces from his own relationship disaster. But when he ends up in Daisy’s store, he gets more than he bargained for. Suddenly the two end up in a fake dating arrangement to appease those around them. However, often the greatest love is the one you never expected to find…
Daisy was such a loveable character. Independent, caring, and kind. Despite her past cutting her off to love, she was a fun and entertaining character to read about. I couldn’t help but feel for her and the poor rep she got due to unsuccessful relationships. There was something so pure, real, and genuine about her; it was hard not to want the best for her.
‘Daisy was falling and she didn't know if she wanted to catch herself this time.’ 💘
Elliot was quite the charmer and SUCH a gentleman. I could happily have an Elliot in my life. He was so respectful of Daisy’s feelings, never pushing her despite being the one that ‘falls first’. He is the ultimate book/history nerd 🤓 He may be a little awkward at times but he is all the more loveable for it. He was your shy, introverted type for sure, making him very relatable. And with his own fair share of past relationships problems, the two were able to become vulnerable with each other and grow stronger together. It was really very sweet 🥲
‘She was wearing yellow today and she looked perfect.
Like sunshine and flowers and summer days.
She looked like the future.
She looked like his.’ ☀️ 💖 ✨
This romance felt so tender and gentle to read. The smooth writing style completely sucked me in and I was held from start to finish. The sense of longing runs from their very first interaction, yet with a slow build up, it pulls you along, awaiting their next move. I also loved the diary entries from Daisy's aunt, they added an extra layer of love and a stronger emotional connection between her and Elliot as they bonded over the past.
Overall, this was such a sweet and enjoyable read. It is a fairly simple story but it is ALL about the FEELS 💖 This story was literally MADE for this time of year, and I was blessed enough to be able to enjoy it in all its glory in the beautiful sunshine ☀️ I always feel like coming home when I return to Dream Harbor and this book felt no different. My only issue is: I always seem to go through this series’s books too quickly and then I am lost waiting for the next one 🙇🏻♀️ somebody please tell me there’s another one to come? 👀
4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Gilmore has won me over, once again, with a charming small-town romance with a fake relationship dynamic. You can also expect ‘he falls first’, plenty of cameo appearances, and an intriguing mystery that brings this couple closer than you might think 💭
I will never get tired of returning home to Dream Harbor…
Daisy’s flower shop has gained a reputation of being cursed after several weddings she has done the flowers for end in divorce. Meanwhile, Daisy is still in the midst of recovering from her own messy breakup. She is done with unlucky love. And just to make matters worse, her ex-fiancé turns up with his new bride to be.
Enter: Elliot
New in town, Elliot is trying to pick up the pieces from his own relationship disaster. But when he ends up in Daisy’s store, he gets more than he bargained for. Suddenly the two end up in a fake dating arrangement to appease those around them. However, often the greatest love is the one you never expected to find…
Daisy was such a loveable character. Independent, caring, and kind. Despite her past cutting her off to love, she was a fun and entertaining character to read about. I couldn’t help but feel for her and the poor rep she got due to unsuccessful relationships. There was something so pure, real, and genuine about her; it was hard not to want the best for her.
‘Daisy was falling and she didn't know if she wanted to catch herself this time.’ 💘
Elliot was quite the charmer and SUCH a gentleman. I could happily have an Elliot in my life. He was so respectful of Daisy’s feelings, never pushing her despite being the one that ‘falls first’. He is the ultimate book/history nerd 🤓 He may be a little awkward at times but he is all the more loveable for it. He was your shy, introverted type for sure, making him very relatable. And with his own fair share of past relationships problems, the two were able to become vulnerable with each other and grow stronger together. It was really very sweet 🥲
‘She was wearing yellow today and she looked perfect.
Like sunshine and flowers and summer days.
She looked like the future.
She looked like his.’ ☀️ 💖 ✨
This romance felt so tender and gentle to read. The smooth writing style completely sucked me in and I was held from start to finish. The sense of longing runs from their very first interaction, yet with a slow build up, it pulls you along, awaiting their next move. I also loved the diary entries from Daisy's aunt, they added an extra layer of love and a stronger emotional connection between her and Elliot as they bonded over the past.
Overall, this was such a sweet and enjoyable read. It is a fairly simple story but it is ALL about the FEELS 💖 This story was literally MADE for this time of year, and I was blessed enough to be able to enjoy it in all its glory in the beautiful sunshine ☀️ I always feel like coming home when I return to Dream Harbor and this book felt no different. My only issue is: I always seem to go through this series’s books too quickly and then I am lost waiting for the next one 🙇🏻♀️ somebody please tell me there’s another one to come? 👀
4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
May 10, 2026
1.5 because Annie continues to ruin this series for me. GO TO THERAPY.
May 19, 2026
Am o slăbiciune pentru seria asta, e tare cute deși previzibilă.
Foarte simpatice personajele, fără multe drame inutile 🌸
Foarte simpatice personajele, fără multe drame inutile 🌸
June 11, 2026
Zolang Laurie winkels en personages blijft verzinnen in dit dorpje, blijf ik ze lezen. I love love love small town romance boeken. Helaas vond ik dit verhaal over Daisy en Elliot wel iets minder. Het was voor mij iets te veel instalove en ze gedroegen zich ook iets jonger/kinderlijker dan ik had gehoopt. Ik miste een beetje extra diepgang, maar hij las wel weer heeerlijk snel weg en ik vind het zo leuk als andere personages ook langskomen. Ik vond de extra hoofdstukken van Daisy's tante wel echt een leuke toevoeging.
June 17, 2026
2.5-3 / 5
este o serie simpatică, dar DOAMNE ESTE slab scrisă. ORI e traducerea de vină, ORI e cartea problema. În opinia mea, frazele sunt scurte și repetitive, nu au o substanță, iar dialogurile dintre personaje sunt, de cele mai multe ori, CRINGE și enervante.
relația dintre personaje se desfășoară într-un ritm de zici că e la F1. Personajele abia apucă să interacționeze și deja sunt îndrăgostite. Da, înțeleg că este un romance 300+ pagini, dar iartă-mă asta nu este o scuză. IMO se poate scrie o poveste de dragoste convingătoare și în același număr de pagini….PT CA AM CITIT cărți bune sub 300 de pagini.
Personajele sunt lipsite de profunzime, povestea este banală, iar partea de romance nu are chimie. unele volume din serie sunt mai ok decât altele, însă este enervant să le tot cauți printre cele mediocre.
coperțile sunt cele care salvează această serie și motivul pentru care am continuat să îi mai dau șanse.
este o serie simpatică, dar DOAMNE ESTE slab scrisă. ORI e traducerea de vină, ORI e cartea problema. În opinia mea, frazele sunt scurte și repetitive, nu au o substanță, iar dialogurile dintre personaje sunt, de cele mai multe ori, CRINGE și enervante.
relația dintre personaje se desfășoară într-un ritm de zici că e la F1. Personajele abia apucă să interacționeze și deja sunt îndrăgostite. Da, înțeleg că este un romance 300+ pagini, dar iartă-mă asta nu este o scuză. IMO se poate scrie o poveste de dragoste convingătoare și în același număr de pagini….PT CA AM CITIT cărți bune sub 300 de pagini.
Personajele sunt lipsite de profunzime, povestea este banală, iar partea de romance nu are chimie. unele volume din serie sunt mai ok decât altele, însă este enervant să le tot cauți printre cele mediocre.
coperțile sunt cele care salvează această serie și motivul pentru care am continuat să îi mai dau șanse.
May 8, 2026
The Daisy Chain Flower Shop was such a cozy, charming read! Laurie Gilmore truly knows how to create small-town settings that feel warm, inviting, and impossible not to want to step into.
I loved the flower shop and all of its quirks, the strong sense of community, and the comforting atmosphere woven throughout the story. The romance was sweet, and the characters had a natural chemistry that kept me invested from start to finish.
The cozy charm and feel-good storytelling completely won me over. This was the perfect comfort read and exactly the kind of book to curl up with in a comfy chair, a warm mug in hand, and a blanket wrapped around you.
I loved the flower shop and all of its quirks, the strong sense of community, and the comforting atmosphere woven throughout the story. The romance was sweet, and the characters had a natural chemistry that kept me invested from start to finish.
The cozy charm and feel-good storytelling completely won me over. This was the perfect comfort read and exactly the kind of book to curl up with in a comfy chair, a warm mug in hand, and a blanket wrapped around you.
June 26, 2026
2.5 / 5 ⭐
3 / 5 🌶️
Third Person POV 👀
Spicy chapters: 19, 33, 36 🔥
Elliott (MMC) and Daisy (FMC)
This book was soooo boring, I'm sorry to say. It literally had nothing new to say, and the main characters were so insecure, immature and cliché 😓😥😫. The MC's are two lonely, dull, pitiful individuals who just happen to fall in love for spending some time in each other's vicinity, without really having anything in common, except for their physical attraction for each other.
Usually, a nerdy/intellectual MMC is my all time favorite, and Elliott was a really nice guy and a sweetheart overall. However, I do not for one second believe that he would be a divorced thirty something grown ass man who would be constantly blushing for the smallest things... Yes, a shy guy is charming, but Elliott got me wondering if he had some underlying health issue. Because it is not normal to blush in every single chapter for the most insignificant things (i.e. looking at her lips), and it just infantilized him imo, which I didn't find attractive in any way, shape or form.
Both MC's kept comparing the other to their previous relationship, which got repetitive and annoying fast. Like, move on already 🥱😤.
Also, there's a "mystery" (giving it that name generously) that was totally meh, and in the end when resolved, underwhelming and anticlimactic.
Read at your own risk, but I wish I had never picked up this novel and now I'll never get those hours of my life back 🙃...
Happy reading 📚
3 / 5 🌶️
Third Person POV 👀
Spicy chapters: 19, 33, 36 🔥
Elliott (MMC) and Daisy (FMC)
This book was soooo boring, I'm sorry to say. It literally had nothing new to say, and the main characters were so insecure, immature and cliché 😓😥😫. The MC's are two lonely, dull, pitiful individuals who just happen to fall in love for spending some time in each other's vicinity, without really having anything in common, except for their physical attraction for each other.
Usually, a nerdy/intellectual MMC is my all time favorite, and Elliott was a really nice guy and a sweetheart overall. However, I do not for one second believe that he would be a divorced thirty something grown ass man who would be constantly blushing for the smallest things... Yes, a shy guy is charming, but Elliott got me wondering if he had some underlying health issue. Because it is not normal to blush in every single chapter for the most insignificant things (i.e. looking at her lips), and it just infantilized him imo, which I didn't find attractive in any way, shape or form.
Both MC's kept comparing the other to their previous relationship, which got repetitive and annoying fast. Like, move on already 🥱😤.
Also, there's a "mystery" (giving it that name generously) that was totally meh, and in the end when resolved, underwhelming and anticlimactic.
Read at your own risk, but I wish I had never picked up this novel and now I'll never get those hours of my life back 🙃...
Happy reading 📚
May 24, 2026
3.2⭐️
it’s been a while since i’ve been in the town of dream harbor but now that im back i can confidently say that this series is cozy, yes, but nothing life-changing. this was not a book i haven’t seen before but it was a great palette cleanser.
it’s been a while since i’ve been in the town of dream harbor but now that im back i can confidently say that this series is cozy, yes, but nothing life-changing. this was not a book i haven’t seen before but it was a great palette cleanser.
May 10, 2026
The Daisy Chain Flower Shop is the 6th book in the Dream Harbor series. This is just a fun, easy to get into, cozy small town romance series. Each book is a standalone but you’ll continue to see the characters and shops around town in all of the books. Each book is usually themed/around a season and they’re just low angst and cozy! This one has fake dating where he falls first.
Daisy owns the flower shop in town, and yes it is named after her and actually all of the women in her family (they’re all named Daisy oddly, quirkily, or cutely depending on how you see it lol). Because of her bad luck in relationships and the fact that the last few weddings she did flowers for have lead to divorces too, people are saying her flower shop is cursed…which means business is hurting. She’s also hurting when her ex arrives in her shop with his new fiancée talking about how they want to have their wedding in her small town. Panicking, Daisy says she has a new boyfriend and that it’s Elliott, who just so happens to be in her shop at the time! Elliott has been secretly into Daisy since he first moved to town a year or so back and is very excited to be her fake (hopefully not-so fake for long) boyfriend.
We get some moments of Daisy looking through old family photos and reading her great aunt’s diary about a romance she had in the 1920s as well. Elliott and her were cute, he’s smitten and ready to prove how great they are together. A solid addition to the series, not my absolute fav but somewhere in the middle range for me. I do appreciate the books in this series being short and easy to fly through. I grab them on audio and always enjoy being back in this comforting, cozy small town!
Daisy owns the flower shop in town, and yes it is named after her and actually all of the women in her family (they’re all named Daisy oddly, quirkily, or cutely depending on how you see it lol). Because of her bad luck in relationships and the fact that the last few weddings she did flowers for have lead to divorces too, people are saying her flower shop is cursed…which means business is hurting. She’s also hurting when her ex arrives in her shop with his new fiancée talking about how they want to have their wedding in her small town. Panicking, Daisy says she has a new boyfriend and that it’s Elliott, who just so happens to be in her shop at the time! Elliott has been secretly into Daisy since he first moved to town a year or so back and is very excited to be her fake (hopefully not-so fake for long) boyfriend.
We get some moments of Daisy looking through old family photos and reading her great aunt’s diary about a romance she had in the 1920s as well. Elliott and her were cute, he’s smitten and ready to prove how great they are together. A solid addition to the series, not my absolute fav but somewhere in the middle range for me. I do appreciate the books in this series being short and easy to fly through. I grab them on audio and always enjoy being back in this comforting, cozy small town!
May 11, 2026
Oh we are so back after the last two books. Fake dating for the win forever and always. Also I may have shed a tear at the end briefly because I thought this series was over. Yes this is a guilty pleasure but I’m not guilty.
June 2, 2026
3,5 ⭐️
Another cozy and enjoyable trip back to Dream Harbor! Like the other books in this series, Daisy’s story was a fun, easy read that was perfect for unwinding.
I really enjoyed the fake relationship trope in this book. It’s one of my favourite romance tropes when done well, and I thought it added a lot of charm and entertaining moments to the story. Watching the relationship develop from something pretend into something more genuine kept me invested, and the chemistry between the characters felt natural and believable.
As with the other Dream Harbor books, I loved returning to the small-town atmosphere. There’s something so comforting about this series, and it always feels like coming back to familiar friends and places. The story is quite predictable, but that’s part of the appeal for me. I know exactly what kind of cozy romance I’m getting when I pick up a Laurie Gilmore book.
And of course, I have to mention the dog. I absolutely adored him and would happily take him home with me!
Another cozy and enjoyable trip back to Dream Harbor! Like the other books in this series, Daisy’s story was a fun, easy read that was perfect for unwinding.
I really enjoyed the fake relationship trope in this book. It’s one of my favourite romance tropes when done well, and I thought it added a lot of charm and entertaining moments to the story. Watching the relationship develop from something pretend into something more genuine kept me invested, and the chemistry between the characters felt natural and believable.
As with the other Dream Harbor books, I loved returning to the small-town atmosphere. There’s something so comforting about this series, and it always feels like coming back to familiar friends and places. The story is quite predictable, but that’s part of the appeal for me. I know exactly what kind of cozy romance I’m getting when I pick up a Laurie Gilmore book.
And of course, I have to mention the dog. I absolutely adored him and would happily take him home with me!
May 7, 2026
I think Daisy and Elliot really saved this book for me 3.5 stars.
Elliot especially stood out because he feels noticeably different from the other MMCs in the series. He has a steadier, more understated presence that made the romance feel more believable and less formulaic, which I really appreciated this far into the series.
I also enjoyed the diary entries and the extra layer of history woven into the story. It gave the book a sense of identity outside of just being “the next small-town romance” and added a little more depth to the overall atmosphere.
However, this series is definitely reaching the point where there are too many characters. I understand the intention — creating a close-knit community where everyone overlaps — but every new book makes it harder to remember who everyone is and why they matter. At some point, an entire town of recurring characters stops feeling immersive and starts feeling overcrowded.
For me, the biggest thing holding this back from a higher rating was the lack of emotional tension. I need romance books to unsettle me a little. I want moments where things genuinely feel fragile or complicated, where I’m desperate for the characters to figure it out. Here, most of the conflict stays internal, and while that works to a degree, it never fully pulled me in emotionally.
Still, I really liked Daisy and Elliot together, and their relationship gave the book enough charm to keep me invested the whole way through.
Elliot especially stood out because he feels noticeably different from the other MMCs in the series. He has a steadier, more understated presence that made the romance feel more believable and less formulaic, which I really appreciated this far into the series.
I also enjoyed the diary entries and the extra layer of history woven into the story. It gave the book a sense of identity outside of just being “the next small-town romance” and added a little more depth to the overall atmosphere.
However, this series is definitely reaching the point where there are too many characters. I understand the intention — creating a close-knit community where everyone overlaps — but every new book makes it harder to remember who everyone is and why they matter. At some point, an entire town of recurring characters stops feeling immersive and starts feeling overcrowded.
For me, the biggest thing holding this back from a higher rating was the lack of emotional tension. I need romance books to unsettle me a little. I want moments where things genuinely feel fragile or complicated, where I’m desperate for the characters to figure it out. Here, most of the conflict stays internal, and while that works to a degree, it never fully pulled me in emotionally.
Still, I really liked Daisy and Elliot together, and their relationship gave the book enough charm to keep me invested the whole way through.
May 21, 2026
This series is so MEH but I felt obligated to finish it. It’s almost too cheesy and never believable. Glad it’s over.
June 9, 2026
This was very cutesy, very fun, very Laurie Gilmore and I very much enjoyed it.
what to expect:
- small town
- fake dating
- he falls first
- florist x architect
- a very cute puppy
what to expect:
- small town
- fake dating
- he falls first
- florist x architect
- a very cute puppy
May 29, 2026
This was cute! Nothing crazy but nothing bad. I liked Elliot and Daisy together but felt their relationship took a bit of time to take off and then was rushed at the end.
June 28, 2026
Tengo que decir que, aunque los otros libros de la saga me han gustado, este no ha conseguido sorprenderme. Por suerte, todos pueden leerse de forma independiente.
Con este libro no he sentido esa necesidad de seguir leyendo para descubrir qué pasaba después. Al igual que en otras entregas de la saga, la historia me ha recordado a otros libros o películas que ya había visto 🤨. Sin embargo, en esos casos eso despertó mi curiosidad y me animó a seguir leyendo; con este, en cambio, he tenido que obligarme un poco para terminarlo.
La relación entre los personajes y los acontecimientos de la trama me han gustado, pero no he terminado de conectar con ellos. Además, la historia se me ha hecho algo lenta, predecible y, por momentos, un poco aburrida.
Con este libro no he sentido esa necesidad de seguir leyendo para descubrir qué pasaba después. Al igual que en otras entregas de la saga, la historia me ha recordado a otros libros o películas que ya había visto 🤨. Sin embargo, en esos casos eso despertó mi curiosidad y me animó a seguir leyendo; con este, en cambio, he tenido que obligarme un poco para terminarlo.
La relación entre los personajes y los acontecimientos de la trama me han gustado, pero no he terminado de conectar con ellos. Además, la historia se me ha hecho algo lenta, predecible y, por momentos, un poco aburrida.
June 11, 2026
3.5⭐️
"The place was packed, but Elliot wasn't really seeing anyone else but Daisy."
Laurie Gilmore strikes again. I loved this honestly, I flew through it, the main characters were really cute and I love a socially awkward main character (especially if they are male).
What I love yet again is that Laurie has a subplot. Besides their love-story and fake-dating, they spend time to learn about their families history and to break Daisy's 'curse'. It makes the story more than just romance piled onto romance.
Personally I imagine the main characters in their early twenties, even though Elliot is literally thirty-two, but that could just be a personal thing.
And now I'm also in need of Shawn and Vivienne's story. Sorry, not sorry
"The place was packed, but Elliot wasn't really seeing anyone else but Daisy."
Laurie Gilmore strikes again. I loved this honestly, I flew through it, the main characters were really cute and I love a socially awkward main character (especially if they are male).
What I love yet again is that Laurie has a subplot. Besides their love-story and fake-dating, they spend time to learn about their families history and to break Daisy's 'curse'. It makes the story more than just romance piled onto romance.
Personally I imagine the main characters in their early twenties, even though Elliot is literally thirty-two, but that could just be a personal thing.
And now I'm also in need of Shawn and Vivienne's story. Sorry, not sorry
June 29, 2026
This book took me completely by surprise. I was not expecting to love it as much as I did! I absolutely adored Daisy and Elliot! It felt so good to be back in Dream Harbor. I love this series so much.
Both these main characters were so sweet, and I loved their flirtatious banter together. The whole mystery of their ancestors was such a fun aspect of the story.
Both these main characters were so sweet, and I loved their flirtatious banter together. The whole mystery of their ancestors was such a fun aspect of the story.
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