The Christmas Tree Farm is the third book in the Dream Harbor series by Laurie Gilmore. Although it’s part of a series, it can also be read as a standalone.
Here’s more about the book, along with our free Dirty Dozen downloadable discussion question guide for your spicy book club.
Book description
Kira North hates Christmas. Which is unfortunate since she just bought a Christmas tree farm in a town that’s too cute for its own good.
Bennett Ellis is on vacation in Dream Harbor trying to take a break from both his life and his constant desire to fix things.
But somehow fate finds Ben trapped by a blanket of snow at Kira’s farm, and, despite her Grinchiest first impressions, with the glow of the fairy lights twinkling in the trees, and the promise of a warming hot chocolate, maybe, just maybe, these two lost souls will have a Christmas they’ll remember forever…
The Christmas Tree Farm is a spicy romantic mystery with a HEA guaranteed, perfect to curl up with this winter!
The Christmas Tree Farm book club discussion guide
**PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS DISCUSSION QUESTION GUIDE MIGHT INCLUDE SPOILERS**
We’ve provided the Dirty Dozen below; twelve spicy and intriguing questions to spark discussion and help you uncover the spine-tingling depths of the story.
The Dirty Dozen
Foreplay – Warm Up Questions
1. What’s the overall spice level? 1 (Not Spicy) – 10 (Spiciest Thing I’ve Ever Read)?
2. How does the spice level compare to the other books we’ve read together?
3. Kira used her trust fund to buy a farm sight unseen—a bold, reckless, totally heart-led decision. Have you ever followed your heart (not your head) into something wild—quitting a job, starting fresh, moving for love—and how did it turn out?
The Spicy Bits – Gettin’ Down and Dirty with the Plot
4. Like Jeanie from The Pumpkin Spice Café, Kira is desperate for a fresh start. Do you think small towns in romance novels really heal “lost women,” or do you think the magic comes from finally letting yourself be loved as you are?
5. Kira’s world-freezing moment when she first saw Bennett is the definition of love-at-first-sight. Have you ever had that instant attraction—the kind that made your heart skip and your knees wobble?
6. Have you ever made a “bad decision that was wrapped up in a good decision package?” Sometimes the prettiest packages hide messy truths—like Kira’s decision to stay tangled up with Bennett. Have you ever made a “good on the surface” choice that was secretly disastrous? How’d it turn out?
7. Bennett holding Nicole felt like holding his past in his arms. Letting go isn’t easy when memories feel like home. What advice would you give to Bennett—or your past self—about releasing what no longer serves you?
8. “The lies we tell ourselves are often stronger than the truth.” Oof. What’s a comforting lie you’ve told yourself before (romantic or otherwise), and how did you finally face the truth?
9. Insta-love: Kira and Bennett basically sprint toward forever in under a month. Do you believe two people can fall that hard, that fast—and last? Or is this just book magic?
10. What trope-scented candles would you invent for a holiday romance line? (Examples: Small Town Hero = cedarwood + leather, Insta-Love Blizzard = sugar cookies + snow). Share your dream candle and what it smells like.
11. What’s the sweetest, most perfect gift you’ve ever received? (Bonus points if it came wrapped with twinkle lights and a sprig of mistletoe.)
Aftercare – Final Thoughts
12. Romance heroes come in two flavors: bad boy with a soft heart, or true gentleman with hidden fire. Which do you crave more
Bonus: The town thrives on connection and holiday traditions, so host your own Secret Santa. Decide ahead of time whether they will be real or funny. Open them together and discuss what perfect gift you’d have given to Bennett or Kira?
Please feel free to use this post as a starting point for your spicy book club discussion questions and use the comments below to share your thoughts and insights about the book. You can also get a free downloadable copy of the discussion guide using the button below.
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