The Gingerbread Bakery

by Laurie Gilmore

Review

Okay, so Gingerbread Bakery has officially secured its spot as my #2 favorite in this cozy little universe (Cinnamonbun Bookstore still reigns supreme—some crowns can’t be touched). I’m such a sucker for a well-done second-chance romance, and this one absolutely delivers. Annie’s go-get-’em attitude mixed with Mac’s laid-back but quietly dependable vibe? Chef’s kiss. And for the first time in the series, we get a dual-timeline story, weaving their past and present into one seamless thread. Watching their old wounds unfold while seeing them stumble toward reconciliation had me fully invested from page one.

The entire town seems determined to push these two back together—intentionally or not—and honestly, I’m not complaining. I love that after all this time, the familiar townsfolk we’ve grown attached to still feel like themselves, showing up with their quirks, warmth, and community chaos. And the Book Club? Still my soft spot. They bring such charm and continuity to the series that every time they appear, it feels like coming home.