Laurie Gilmore Announces New Paranormal Romance Series “Maple Hollow”
If you’ve fallen for the charm of Dream Harbor, get ready to visit Maple Hollow.
Laurie Gilmore is taking us somewhere new. Somewhere with darker woods, deeper secrets, and a romance that might just be… supernatural.
Today, we’re thrilled to share the exclusive first look at Big Bad Wolf—the first book in an all-new trilogy from the Goodreads Choice Award-nominated author who brought us The Pumpkin Spice Cafe.
🐺 Introducing Big Bad Wolf
The darker the woods, the bigger the secrets…
Ruby Bellerose lives on the edge of the woods, in a cottage more akin to a fairy tale than modern day life. Her love life is practically non-existent, and she keeps away from the whispered gossip that travels through Maple Hollow.
Until a chance encounter with Rafe.
As mysterious as he is brooding, Ruby is drawn to the woodsman, curious to find out about the stranger who lives deep within the woods.
But Rafe is hiding a secret. And with something lurking in the shadowy forest, will Ruby find that Rafe is her knight in shining armor, or something altogether more dangerous…
📖 Book Details
Title: Big Bad Wolf
Series: Maple Hollow, Book 1
Publisher: HarperCollins
Cover design: @sereneillustrations
Release date: September 8, 2026
Status: Available to pre-order now!
🌕 What to Expect: Tropes
| 🌙 Small Town | 🌕 Fated Mates |
| 🌖 Grumpy x Sunshine | 🌗 Spicy |
| 🌘 Forced Proximity | 🌑 Found Family |
If you loved the small-town warmth of Dream Harbor but crave something with darker edges, this one’s for you.
🍓 But Wait—Dream Harbor Isn’t Done Yet!
Before we venture into Maple Hollow, Laurie Gilmore has one more stop in the world we already love.
The Daisy Chain Flower Shop (Dream Harbor, Book 6)
A brand new romance set in Dream Harbor from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café and The Strawberry Patch Pancake House!
What to expect:
- 💕 Fake relationship
- 🏡 Found family
- 🌲 Small town vibes
- 😍 He falls first
- 👋 Returning favorite characters
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