BLURB:

When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Hazel can’t understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues… she just need someone to help her out.

Gorgeous and outgoing fisherman, Noah, is always up for an adventure. And a scavenger hunt sounds like a lot of fun. Even better that the cute bookseller he’s been crushing on for months is the one who wants his help!

Hazel didn’t go looking for romance, but as the treasure hunt leads her and Noah around Dream Harbor, their undeniable chemistry might be just as hot as the fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon buns the bookstore sells…

MY THOUGHTS:

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC! So, I haven’t checked out the first book in this series, but lucky me, I got to dive into The Cinnamon Bun Book Store. It’s like a warm, cozy hug with a hint of spice. This book made me seriously consider Googling the most amazing cinnamon bun recipe and hunkering down in bed with the snuggliest blankets I could find. I mean, hello, perfect fall cuddle material! It’s basically a sweet Hallmark movie, but with extra spice. Sure, there were some moments that made me raise an eyebrow – I mean, the constant back-and-forth questions between Hazel and Noah when things heated up? Come on, guys, you’re not teenagers anymore! I even caught myself speed-reading through the end because, let’s be real, it was starting to sound like a broken record. But hey, overall, it was a cute little read – like a quirky rom-com that you can’t help but enjoy. I’d give it three stars and a cinnamon-scented high five.