The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore is the book based on charming small town, having nosy neighbors, and eat your weight in pancakes. It’s got everything: a grumpy single dad, a chaotic nanny, an adorable kid, a quirky town, and, of course, piles of sizzling chemistry. Let’s get straight into it..
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“As a renowned chef, single-dad Archer never planned on moving to a small town, let alone running a pancake restaurant. But Dream Harbor needs a new chef, and Archer needs a community to help raise his daughter, Olive.”
| Author | Laurie Gilmore |
| Genre | Romance, Fiction |
| Number of Pages | 384 pages |
| Goodreads Rating | 4.10 ⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️(as of now) |
| My Rating | 3.5⭐⭐️⭐️ |
| Expected Release Date | March 18, 2025 |
Book Review: The Strawberry Patch Pancake House
Ever read a book that feels like a warm hug and mild frustration at the same time? The Strawberry Patch Pancake House is exactly that. It’s cozy, it’s sweet, and it’s got a single dad who cooks in the middle of the night, shirtless—so, priorities.
Archer is a world-class chef turned small-town diner cook (tragedy), struggling to connect with his newly discovered daughter, Olive. Enter Iris, a free-spirited yoga instructor-turned-nanny who does not like kids. But guess what? Turns out, kids are adorable (who knew?!).
The town is charming, the romance is a slow burn, and the banter is fun, but sometimes the pacing drags, and I wanted more depth in their relationship. Still, if you love found family, chaotic town meetings, and breakfast food, you’ll enjoy this. Just…maybe have a snack handy.
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The Strawberry Patch Pancake House Plot Synopsis
Meet Archer. A world-class chef who once ruled the kitchens of Paris but now finds himself flipping pancakes in a small-town diner. Why? Because life has a way of flipping his plans. Turns out, he has a five-year-old daughter, Olive, whom he only learned about after her mother’s passing. Now, he’s traded Michelin stars for maple syrup, trying to win over the town and his daughter—who, by the way, isn’t speaking to him. Ouch.
Enter Iris, a yoga instructor. Expert at avoiding responsibility. The closest she’s ever come to childcare is leading senior water aerobics, which, in fairness, involves plenty of complaints about snack time. But when an opportunity arises to become Olive’s nanny—rent-free, no less—how can she say no? Just one problem: she hates kids. (Or so she thinks.)
What follows is a delightful mess. The town is skeptical of Archer (his “fancy” food is practically a crime against their beloved diner). Olive is skeptical of her new nanny (who is this lady?). And Iris is skeptical of Archer (why does he cook half-naked in the middle of the night? Is that even legal?). But the longer they spend in forced proximity, the harder it is to resist the pull of found family, cozy small-town charm, and, well… Archer’s abs.
Of course, nothing is ever that simple. Can Archer prove he’s stable enough to keep Olive? Can Iris survive without running from commitment? And can the town please just accept that smoked salmon can belong on a pancake?
IsThe Strawberry Patch Pancake House Spicy?
This book delivers all the best tropes—grumpy/sunshine, single dad, opposites attract—wrapped up in warm, fluffy romance. With a slow-burn love story, hilarious small-town antics, and spicy enough heart to make you swoon alongwith some extra spicy moments, The Strawberry Patch Pancake House is the perfect read for when you need an escape. But seriously, stock up on pancake ingredients first.
Quotes from The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore:
“You cook at midnight? Shirtless? This is entrapment.”
“I don’t dislike kids. I just prefer them at a safe distance… like, several zip codes away.”
Final Thoughts- Who should read it?
The book is perfect for:
- Small-town romance lovers – If you love nosy neighbors, and that cozy village setup, it’s pretty much it.
- Readers who enjoy humor in romance.
- People who like a little spice – There’s heat beyond the kitchen. If you prefer your romances mild, you might be skimming a scene or two.
- Anyone who loves food in fiction.
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About the Author:
Laurie Gilmore is a bestselling author famous for her romance novels specially one with small town backdrop. Some of her famous ones are Dream Harbor series with books likeThe Pumpkin Spice Café.
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The Strawberry Patch Pancake House - Laurie Gilmore | Detailed Review |
The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore is the book based on charming small town, having nosy neighbors, and eat your weight in pancakes. It’s got everything: a grumpy single dad, a chaotic nanny, an adorable kid, a quirky town, and, of course, piles of sizzling chemistry. Let's get straight into it..
URL: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/213186396-the-strawberry-patch-pancake-house
Author: Laurie Gilmore
3.5
