As a renowned chef, single-dad Archer never planned on moving to a small town, let alone running a pancake restaurant. But Dream Harbor needs a new chef, and Archer needs a community to help raise his daughter, Olive.
Iris has never managed to hold down a job for more than a few months. So when Mayor Kelly suggests Archer is looking for a nanny, and Iris might be available, she shudders at the thought. But in need of money she reluctantly agrees.
As Archer and Iris get used to their new roles, is it possible that they might have more in common than they first thought, or is Olive just determined to play match-maker…
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I've been looking forward to this book since I read Christmas Tree Farm in December. I've been intrigued about Iris since her appearance in the previous book. Strawberry Patch Pancake House is my new favorite in the series. I like how the story had a child, which set it apart from her previous books. Having a child can make it difficult to be together. Perhaps Olive knew what was happening, or that was my impression while reading the novel. Olive was too cute to resist; it couldn't have been easy for her to live with someone she had never known after losing her mother. I admired how Archer went to Dream Harbor to care for his daughter. Not everyone who finds out they had a child will act like Archer did.
I had a hunch thing would get tough when Iris took on the role of live-in nanny. I felt the connection between Archer and Iris from when Iris arrived at the interview, even if none wanted to admit what was happening. I wondered if Iris would accept the job if it did not include a place to live, given her lack of experience with children. I adored Iris' bond with Olive, how she made her feel at ease, and how much Olive looked up to her. Olive seemed to want Iris to become part of the family. I adored the friendship Olive eventually formed with Archer. I couldn't help but wonder how it would grow further after turning that final page. I have always enjoyed reading about father-daughter relationships. I really hope they make an appearance in the next book.
The meetings are one of my favorite parts of the novel, and I like how everyone started coming up with suggestions after Archer asked for help. Strawberry Patch Pancake House made me crave pancakes, particularly with strawberries. I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next for Iris and Archer. Archer and Iris had something about them that made me fall in love. In general, I love the world of Dream Harbor that Laurie Gilmore has created, and I wish I could escape into real life. It sounds just like a place I would love to live in. I’m excited for Annie and Mac’s story in Gingerbread Bakery !
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