The Apple Pie Ice Cream Parlor

A Dream Harbor novella from the #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Dream Harbor remains a cozy spot to linger”—Publisher’s Weekly

“A setting that rivals the Gilmore Girls’ Stars Hollow for cozy charm… wonderfully warm and whimsically witty”—Booklist

“Cosy… quirky… swoon-worthy” My Weekly

Romance should be anything but ordinary…​

Dream Harbor loves a celebration, and what better excuse than a warm summer's day filled with ice cream, festivities and catching up with your friends in the shade of Main Street. And working the Sundae Funday fundraiser in the ice cream parlor with her best friend, Leo Faber, should be the perfect afternoon for Charlotte Andrews, except for the fact they shared an unexpected kiss just that morning. A kiss that could change everything…​

​Torn between preserving their friendship and exploring their undeniable chemistry, will Charlie and Leo realize that love really can be easy if you're willing to open your heart? ​

​Tropes ​
Friends to lovers​Forced proximity​Found family​He falls first ​
Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone.

The Dream Harbor Series
The Pumpkin Spice CaféThe Cinnamon Bun BookstoreThe Christmas Tree FarmThe Strawberry Patch Pancake HouseThe Gingerbread BakeryThe Daisy Chain Flower Shop
About the author

Laurie Gilmore is a #1 New York Times, Sunday Times and Globe & Mail bestselling author who writes small-town romance. Her first novel, The Pumpkin Spice Café, won the TikTok Shop Book of the Year award in 2024. Her Dream Harbor series is filled with quirky townsfolk, cozy settings, and swoon-worthy romance. She loves finding books with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice and strives for that in her own writing. Laurie is currently based in upstate New York.