The Cinnamon Roll Bookshop - The sequel to the global TikTok phenomenon!

The sequel to the global TikTok phenomenon!

When a mysterious secret message emerges from the pages of a book at the Cinnamon Bun bookstore, Hazel is intrigued but unable to decipher it.

As other enigmatic codes slip between the pages, she decides to follow the clues… but she can't do it alone.

Noah, a charismatic fisherman always up for an adventure, jumps at the chance. A treasure hunt? That promises to be exciting.

And even better: it's Hazel, the charming bookseller who has been haunting his thoughts for months, who needs his help. Hazel hadn't planned on falling for him, but as their quest takes them through Dream Harbor, the chemistry between them becomes as irresistible as the freshly baked cinnamon buns from the bookstore…

✨ Review from the Old Grimoire Bookstore

"The Cinnamon Roll Bookstore" perfectly illustrates Laurie Gilmore's narrative mastery and her ability to reinvent the codes of cozy romance. By placing a bookstore at the heart of her plot, the author pays homage to bibliophilia while creating an enchanting setting that will deeply resonate with book lovers. The narrative device of a literary treasure hunt, with its coded messages hidden between the pages, adds a playful and mysterious dimension that elevates the story beyond simple romance. This quest becomes the ideal pretext to explore Dream Harbor and weave a progressive intimacy between Hazel and Noah. The character of Hazel, a passionate bookseller and code decipherer, embodies the intellectual and curious femininity that characterizes the best contemporary romance heroines, while Noah, an adventurous fisherman, brings spontaneous and benevolent masculine energy. Gilmore excels in the art of creating sensory atmospheres: the smell of cinnamon buns, the rustle of pages, the warmth of the bookstore all become elements that envelop the reader in a comforting cocoon. The metaphor of the treasure hunt works on several levels: literary quest, discovery of the other, and self-exploration. The viral success of this series on TikTok attests to its ability to reach a new generation of readers looking for intelligent and comforting romances. A novel that celebrates the magic of books, the power of words, and the beauty of unexpected encounters. An ideal read for anyone who believes that the best love stories begin between the shelves of a bookstore.

Translated from English by Marion Schwartz.

About the Author :
Laurie Gilmore writes novels with the warm atmosphere typical of small towns.

Her "Dream Harbor" series is filled with quirky townspeople, cozy settings, and cozy romances. She loves books with the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and strives to find it in her own stories.