A Sweet Holiday Rivalry with a Dash of Romance

In the charming small town of Dream Harbor, the scent of gingerbread means the holidays are near. But this year at The Gingerbread Bakery, a bitter rivalry is brewing faster than a pot of hot cocoa. When a pragmatic baker, determined to protect her family’s legacy, is forced to work with a charming but infuriating newcomer with radical ideas, the tension is thick enough to cut with a cookie cutter. They're complete opposites, competing for control of the town's most beloved institution.

As they work side-by-side through a flurry of flour and festive deadlines, their initial animosity begins to melt into a simmering attraction. From heated arguments over spice recipes to stolen glances across a countertop dusted with sugar, they discover they might have more in common than they thought. Can they set aside their differences to save the bakery's holiday season, or will their rivalry burn everything to the ground?

From international No. 1 best-selling author Laurie Gilmore, this is the fifth installment in the fan-favorite Dream Harbor series. The Gingerbread Bakery is a heartwarming and witty enemies-to-lovers tale, perfectly blending the cozy magic of a small-town Christmas with the irresistible spark of a workplace romance. It’s the perfect feel-good read for a cozy winter night.