The Gingerbread Bakery (Dream Harbor, #5)

The Gingerbread Bakery (Dream Harbor, Book 5) by Laurie Gilmore is a 2025 contemporary holiday romance. It follows Annie (bakery owner) and Mac (pub owner) as they shift from enemies to lovers in a cozy, small-town setting. The 384-page novel features a "then versus now" narrative, focusing on their high school past and current, festive, holiday-season tension. 

Key Details

Genre: Cozy Romance / Holiday Fiction

Release Date: September 11, 2025

Series: Dream Harbor, Book 5

Characters: Annie Andrews and Mac Sullivan

Plot: The duo must navigate their mutual animosity while preparing for a major wedding in the town.