Such a lovely nature themed love story. Parts were completely unbelievable and others rushed, but overall a good story. if you enjoy found family, found love, and found self, this book will be for you.

Presley’s character seemed fleshed out but she also seemed so unhappy and just settling in life. In comes Beckett, her found love and family, which makes the world all that much better. He brings out the best in her and they develop a relationship quickly. By providing Presley with a safe space, she’s able to learn more about herself and become at ease in a place she never would typically be found. This was one of the few unbelievable story parts, as she so seamlessly integrated into the Get Lost family so quickly, but it led to cute story pieces.

Also - the found family with other guests was a cute touch, but there were so many people and side characters in the story, I couldn’t keep them all straight.

Overall, a cute story set in nature and in a “slow paced life,” which is what I needed! Thanks for the opportunity to read!

3.75 ⭐️

This was a cute, low stakes romance book. If you are looking for a feel good, small town romance type book, this will be a book to add to your list. 

I do love that Presley was not afraid to immediately dump her loser boyfriend and go on the trip she planned by herself, even if it was 100% not her idea of a good time.

I did find the pacing a little off throughout the book. It was a very short timeline (10 days) but some parts felt repetitive. As well, lack of communication is not something I enough, and that happens a few times between the main characters.

If you’re looking for a fluffy, small town, closed door romance- this checks those boxes.

This books was like a hallmark movie in a bad way. Very very cheesy. I think that there are a lot of books like this with a similar presence that do it better, like It Happened One Summer. Both of the main characters seemed more like caricatures of Hallmark characters than well-fleshed out people.

I really enjoyed this book. I loved Presley and Beckett. The town was quaint and I loved feeling as if I was part of the small town.

I’m not the biggest fan of insta love but Sophie did it well and I was impressed. I kept wanting to know more and see what happened between the characters.

Thank you Netgalley and St Martins Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you so much, NetGalley, for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book was a quick read, but not for me. It was a dual POV but was a little confusing because I wasn’t always sure whose perspective I was reading from. I liked that it was a small-town romance, but I felt like the FMC was frustrating, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. It might have been because she was like a lot of the other “city girls” in books but not as developed with not a significant arc/character development (in my opinion). I also felt like the chemistry was a little forced, but I did like Beckett a lot. In my opinion, he had the typical golden retriever energy once you got to know him.

Love, Naturally by Presley Ayers is a delightful opposites-attract romance that will warm your heart and make you believe in the power of taking chances. With its charming characters, picturesque setting, and delightful humor, this novel is a perfect pick for those seeking a feel-good escape.

Presley Ayers, an accomplished concierge at an exclusive hotel, finds herself unexpectedly single when her boyfriend calls off their vacation to the Get Lost Lodge. Determined to make the best of the situation, Presley decides to embark on the trip alone, despite her lack of enthusiasm for hiking and nature. Little does she know that her decision will lead her to a transformative journey filled with unexpected surprises.

Enter Beckett Keller, a rugged and ambitious man who has his own dreams and plans for the Lodge. When Beckett comes to Presley's aid upon her arrival at the Lodge, their connection is immediate. While their differences are stark, with Presley being a fish out of water in the wilderness and Beckett embodying the outdoorsman persona, their undeniable chemistry brings them closer together.

Love, Naturally explores the age-old concept of opposites attracting by brilliantly showcasing the tension and magnetic pull between Presley and Beckett. The author masterfully portrays their contrasting personalities, with Presley's polished style and Beckett's rugged charm, creating a captivating dynamic that adds depth and complexity to their relationship.

Presley and Beckett's journey is beautifully narrated, with the author infusing the story with lighthearted humor, breathtaking descriptions of the Lodge's surroundings, and moments of self-discovery. As they navigate their own insecurities and past experiences, their emotional growth is authentic and relatable, making readers invest in their happiness.

One of the highlights of Love, Naturally is the vivid setting of the Get Lost Lodge and its surroundings. The author's descriptive prose brings the scenery to life, making readers feel like they are right there alongside the characters, experiencing the beauty of nature and the transformative power of stepping outside one's comfort zone.

Although the novel follows a predictable path at times, it does not take away from the overall enjoyment of the story. The heartwarming moments, engaging dialogue, and genuine chemistry between Presley and Beckett keep the narrative engaging and captivating.

In conclusion, Love, Naturally is a charming and enchanting romance that celebrates the magic of taking chances and finding love in unexpected places. Presley Ayers' storytelling prowess, well-drawn characters, and picturesque setting make this novel a must-read for fans of opposites-attract romances. If you're in the mood for a heartwarming and entertaining escape, don't miss out on this delightful tale of love, growth, and embracing the unknown.

Splendidly entertaining…I loved the characters and how initially Presley is out of her element.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is a very enjoyable slow-burn, friends to lovers romance. I love the main characters, Presley and Beckett, and how their relationship develops over the course of the novel. The writing flows really well and the pace is perfect. The issues that Presley and Beckett navigate because of wounds from the past believably impact their present relationship, and the touches of humor in the story are light and not overdone. Emmett, the despicable ex, and Ms Twain, Presley's employer, provide tension and a good foil for the lovable characters in the story, and I like how Mr. Dayton, who starts out mildly annoying, becomes a hero and part of Presley's found family. This is one of the best romances I've read this year!

ʟᴏᴠᴇ, ɴᴀᴛᴜʀᴀʟʟʏ
ʙʏ: ꜱᴏᴘʜɪᴇ ꜱᴜʟʟɪᴠᴀɴ
ᴘᴜʙʟɪᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴅᴀᴛᴇ: ᴊᴀɴᴜᴀʀʏ 16, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/ 5

Love, love, LOVE this book! This is my first Sophie Sullivan book, and it won’t be my last.

When Presley plans a surprise vacation to Get Lost lodge for her boyfriend, everything goes as wrong as possible and she finds herself at this fishing resort, alone. While she is expecting to go there and wallow, she finds an even greater gift; a family and other guests. And we can’t forget about what else she finds… “Hot Mountain Man,” Beckett Kellers.

This dual POV book has an incredible romance between Presley and Beckett with sweet, swoony, and heartwarming moments at just the right times. The side characters are written perfectly as well as the town of Smile.. you can really feel like you are there with all of them.

This book was an amazing, quick read rom-com, and I would recommend it to anyone. I can’t wait for everyone to fall in love with Beckett the way I did! 😍

ᴛʜᴀɴᴋ ʏᴏᴜ @ɴᴇᴛɢᴀʟʟᴇʏ, @ꜱᴛᴍᴀʀᴛɪɴꜱᴘʀᴇꜱꜱ ꜰᴏʀ ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴀʀᴄ ɪɴ ᴇxᴄʜᴀɴɢᴇ ᴀɴ ʜᴏɴᴇꜱᴛ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ

Great romcom with main and supporting characters you can fall in love with.

Presley and Beckett’s love story was sweet, with the instant attraction, opposites attract, and falling hard and fast. I do with there had been a little more build up, given the quick change from Presley’s ex to starting things with Beckett, but overall it was a very sweet with heat romance.

I hope we’ll get more stories out of Smile surrounding some of the supporting characters from Love, Naturally n the future. The town and people were too lovable to only have one story in Smile.

4 ⭐️

I thoroughly enjoyed everything about Beckett & Presley. I loved the events of the book & how it all played out!

I will say part of it was a struggle mainly just a little bit of the pacing for me as it was only over 10 days time, HOWEVER it didn’t necessarily take much away from the book!

I didn’t mind the insta-lust aspect & almost loved it because of the setting & plot of the story! I felt that trope fit perfectly regarding Beckett & Presley & you could easily see a connection. I loved the opposites attract but realize they aren’t actually that opposite in the end.

i very much love the small town & everybody knows everybody’s business & protects/helps their own.

I haven’t read sophie’s books yet, but this definitely won’t be my last & I truly can’t wait & hope this series goes further! because even the side characters were just incredibly fun! Grayson, Jilly & Ollie!! maybe even Adam? sophie truly created a special environment in this small town romance!

read if you like:
small town
opposites attract
i’ll give up everything for you
insta-lust / love
strangers with benefits to lovers
found family

thank you Net galley & sophie sullivan for the arc in exchange for an honest review!

This is the first book I've read by Sophie Sullivan, and it did not disappoint at all. I was first drawn to the artwork for the cover and the description of the storyline. When I started reading the book, I could tell that I loved Sophie's writing style.

'Love, Naturally' follows Presley Avery (a hotel concierge) and Beckett Keller (one of the three siblings who help run the Get Lost Lodge). Presley has gone through a breakup, and decides to take the vacation she planned with her ex, solo. While Presley is at Get Lost, she becomes smitten with Beckett, who isn't in the market for love, but there is something about Presley that might make him change his mind. They both make each other see what they're missing in their individual lives.

This is a great read, one where you can see that there is a happy ending. As the story develops the supporting characters make a big impact on the storyline as well. I loved that the storyline isn't only centered around Presley and Beckett, there are hints at Beckett’s siblings’ lives as well.

I'm excited to read more of Sophie's books in the future.

Are you looking for a small town romance that centers around a close knit family and their vacation lodge?

The story follows Presley, who surprises her boyfriend with a trip to the get lost lodge. When he dumps her instead of going on the trip with her, she goes by herself and meets Beckett, the brother of the lodge owner. Both Presley and Beckett are likable, but they didn’t seem particularly unique as characters. I really liked the family element and close family relationships! On the other hand, something that I didn’t really connect to were all of the side characters. The story takes place in a small town, so a lot of the characters were mentioned by name because Beckett and his family know all of them. But, I had a hard time keeping track of all of the different side characters.

I really wanted to enjoy this book but overall, I did not feel the spark while reading. I felt like there were not very many unique elements to the plot, which made it drag. There were some plot inconsistencies in the beginning as well. So, I was reading pages multiple times to make sure I understood things. This did improve as I continued reading.

I think this book just was not for me, but for a lot of other readers, I can see a lot of my concerns being non-issues. I can’t put a finger on why this book didn’t work for me, but it may be as simple as reading the right book at the wrong time!

I’ve read a few of Sophie Sullivan’s books and really enjoyed them. Unfortunately, Love, Naturally fell a little flat for me. Presley and Bennet are cute but everything was a little too perfect. I was hoping for a little push/pull with them. I was even hoping we’d see Emmett show up to the lodge but we got a short argument that didn’t do much. I also think a lot of comedic relief from the lovebirds was placed too much on Ollie who didn’t always sound like a child. While I think the point is she parrots what she hears adults say it didn’t work for me.

I will say if you need a break from something really heavy and just need a happy story Love, Naturally would be a good choice. I just personally wanted a little more drama THEN get the storybook ending. I’m rating 2.5 stars rounding to 3.

I did receive a digital copy of Love, Naturally from NetGalley to read and review.

This was an enjoyable read. I really liked Beckett and Presley. They were a cute couple. I also liked the setting of this story.

Ahhh, I cried when she left!!!

This is coming from a non-emotional personal. I rarely ever cry and have never cried reading a book. Still not sure why I cried, but I know that I got really attached and invested into this book!! I loved Presley's character and feel like she is very relatable. How often have we as women read too much into a relationship for it to turn into something different? I know I have.

Presley plans a trip for her and her boyfriend of eight months and cannot wait to tell him, little did she know she would be dumped on the spot. Heartbroken and with the trip already paid for, she is taking a step out of her comfort zone and going to Get Lost Lodge alone.

Beckett is a an avid outdoorsman and is the brother to the owner of Get Lost Lodge. Desperate to make sure his brother, niece, and sister are taken care of, he has placed his goals and dreams on the backburner in order to help his family. Beckett is a dream!! He is patient, kind, and never saw Presley coming.

Neither Presley nor Beckett could have ever imagined the force that would pull them together. Both being pulled into uncharted territory and into a world of trying new things.

I love the emotional connection these two had throughout this story. It isn't often that I am completely in love with both main characters in a romance novel, but I am in love with these two. Sophie Sullivan did an amazing job writing this book. I honestly wouldn't change a thing. I enjoyed the history of supporting characters just as much as the history of the main characters. It took no effort to imagine what it was like at Get Lost Lodge. The details of the setting were perfection and I plan to read more books from Sophie Sullivan in the future. Solid 5 stars!

I loved this sweet story. It has “The Proposal” vibes in that city-girl-meets-country-boy + found family and a charming and beautiful small town. It’s not E2L, more like opposites attract…and boy o boy, do they! 😮‍💨🔥 You can’t help but root for Beckett and Presley, the Get Lost Lodge, and the whole family.

The setting makes me immediately want to book a getaway to somewhere quiet and lovely, immersed in trees and surrounded by water. The escapism provided by this book is 🤌🤌 top notch. The family banter and contemporary plot line (influencer and entrepreneurs) make this book so relatable and entertaining. I laughed and swooned in equal measure which is why this book gets a full five stars! I’m going to have to buy this one one print when it’s released.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I absolutely adored Love, Naturally! This was my first read by Sophie Sullivan and now I am going to be checking out all of her previous work. She has found herself a new fan.

Presley and Beck captured my heart from the start. Their story takes place over a ten day vacation, which I usually don't enjoy. However, Sophie Sullivan had great pacing with their relationship. It didn't seem too rushed or too forced, which I often find to be the case.

If you're looking for a cute romance story, look no further than Love, Naturally.

(I wish I could give half star ratings. This is a 4.5 in my book!)

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for the early copy to review!

4 stars
Sophie Sullivan's books are perfect light reading. Sometimes they touch on serious issues, such as social anxiety or childhood trauma. But, they always end on a happy note and this one is no exception. Sullivan has left the Jansen brothers behind (her first three books focused on 3 brothers) and is branching out. Love, Naturally is an opposites attract, indoorsy woman meets outdoorsy man. She ends up at his family's summer lodge on an island in Michigan after her "boyfriend" shows just what a jerk he really is. So, she takes what was intended to be a couples vacation solo. Presley is not about the nature life, and there are some funny scenes. But, there's a lot of love - not just the romance, but between the siblings who own the lodge. They're all making sacrifices for each other, to help each other realize their dreams. Also, Sullivan should be a travel writer. I never had a desire to vacation in Michigan until after I read this book!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the digital ARC in return for an honest review.

Presley Ayres plans the perfect getaway for her ungrateful boyfriend. When they break up before they can leave, Presley decides to go on a solo vacation to a mountain lodge. Out of her element, she decides to embrace new experiences and is welcomed into the Keller family. Presley is especially surprised by her growing relationship with Beckett Keller - who seems to understand her better in 2 days than the anyone else ever has. Can love that blossoms during a vacation last beyond the check-out date?

This is a Hallmark movie in book form. Delightful characters, a loving supporting cast set against a quirky, small town. This one is full of feels.