Jillian had a huge crush on Levi when they were teens, now here his is back in town stirring up feelings. Sparks fly between them as they try to navigate what is going on.
Her girlfriends tell her to stop overthinking things the answers will show up. Her brothers think he should stay hands off their sister.
She’s afraid of making a fool of herself living in a small town. Seemingly always in your business they can celebrate your good times and help lift you up when you fall.
Recognizing she always worries about everything and everyone else, she needs to face what she wants. Will she let the burdens on her shoulders stop her or will she let Levi pick up some of the challenges?
Cute small town romance story. Quick read with great characters. There are good guys out there!
I received a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own. Thanks St Martins Publishing Group.

This book was really difficult to get into. The characters, while seeming to mean well, lacked the instant hook chemistry that I was expecting.

I was extremely excited for Get Lost With You because I had chosen book one, Love, Naturally, for my Sisterhood of the Traveling Book Club in 2024 — and Sophie absolutely did not disappoint with this follow-up!! Ah!!!

Jillian's journey tugged at my heart. I loved reading how she navigates life as a single mother to Ollie, so grounded in her routine and responsibility, while still holding onto her strength. Her connection with Levi Bright was everything I wanted in a romance — the slow-burning, full of chemistry, and layered with soooo much history. Levi’s return to Smile and his desire to create a meaningful life (and delicious food!) was such a good contrast to the fast-paced world he left behind when he moved.

The “brother’s friend” trope is done perfectly here. It is so sweet, emotional, and we are given the right amount of tension between the two. Watching Levi and Jilly find their way back to each other was like wrapping up in a cozy blanket with a mug of hot cocoa while sitting on the porch of the lodge. GLWY is filled with so much heart, small-town charm, and characters that make you fall in love with them from page one.

I cannot wait for Maybe This Once in 2026!!!

This was not for me.
I just wasn’t interested in this story.
Story, romance, setting. This just work for me. I got real bored.

Sometimes you just need a dose of small town romance that involves returning home and falling in love. If you're looking for a dose of that, that's what this is. Jillian and Levi, former friends, have each found their way back to Smile. Things are different now, but they find themselves spending lots of time together. Are Jillian and her older brother's best friend (Levi) finally going to find love? As you might guess given it's a romance, things start to trend that way. This one is a nice, light romance (and again sometimes you need those kind of vibes!) to check out. Thanks to NetGalley for the look at this February 2025 release.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

This is my biggest pet peeve in books and audiobooks: if you are writing about a real location, don’t make things up that are well-known or easily googled.

I was doing a joint read/listen to GET LOST WITH YOU by Sophie Sullivan and started with the audiobook. The narrator called the Mackinac Bridge, the “Mack-in-act” bridge 😖 This should have been caught by the author, the audio producer, or the narrator should have looked it up. The simple way is “Mack-in-awe,” and it’s easy to Google. 😤

Things like this get me angry because what else has the author just not taken care of to ensure is correct? I know that authors take liberties, and we are supposed to have an open mind, and I do. Make up a town, a restaurant, fudge time, and pretend the drive is shorter/longer for storyline purposes, but don’t take a bridge to a well-known vacation spot in Michigan and butcher the name.

The first book was cute and fun, but if you can’t tell, I won’t be continuing this one.

Thanks, St. Martin’s Griffin, for the arc.

Get Lost with You by Sophie Sullivan is like wrapping yourself in a cozy blanket straight out of the dryer and then realizing the blanket smells suspiciously like fresh-baked pie. Jillian Keller has built her life like a Pinterest board come to life, full of routines and color-coded calm, and honestly, can you blame her. After enough curveballs to last a lifetime, she’s not about to let feelings, especially messy ones, ruin her perfect vibe. Enter Levi Bright, former big-city chef, newly reformed small-town heartthrob, and inconvenient blast from the past.

When Jillian and Levi reconnect in their hometown of Smile, it’s clear pretty quickly that the teenage crush energy never actually left the building. It’s just been slow simmering like one of Levi’s fancy comfort food recipes, waiting for the exact moment to blow up her very organized life. He’s charming, he’s grounded, he’s also her older brother’s best friend which means obviously nothing could possibly go wrong.

This book is sweet without giving you a toothache, just the right amount of flirty heat that makes you kick your feet a little but still recommend it to your mom. Jillian’s journey of learning how to loosen her white-knuckle grip on life and maybe let happiness sneak in is so relatable it hurts. Levi is the kind of book boyfriend who makes you wonder if it’s too late to move to a small town and develop a sudden interest in rustic lodges.

Get Lost with You is second-chance romance done right, complete with small-town charm, family meddling, kitchen flirting, and just enough swoon to make you wish someone would casually bake you a pie and confess their feelings.

Get Lost With You by Sophie Sullivan – ★★.5☆

Okay, so this was very middle of the road for me. If you’re a fan of contemporary romance with characters working through their baggage and finding love again, this might be your jam. Unfortunately... it just wasn’t mine.

I found the story pretty predictable — which I can sometimes roll with — but what really got me was the dialogue. I had so many moments where I was literally yelling at the book, "No one talks like this to someone they're falling for!" It just felt so forced and unnatural. 🫠

Honestly, compared to some of the recent contemporary romances I’ve read and loved, this one just didn’t hold up. It’s not bad by any means, but it’s not one I’ll be shouting from the rooftops about either.

Themes You’ll Find:
Healing from heartbreak
Family bonds and expectations
Small town restart
Friends-to-something-more (but very lightly)

Would I recommend this?
Maybe... if you're a diehard contemporary romance reader who doesn’t mind a bit of cheesiness and predictability. Otherwise, I’d probably say there are stronger picks out there!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read and review.

Get Lost with You by Sophie Sullivan is exactly the kind of small-town second-chance romance that feels like a warm hug. Jillian and Levi’s story is all about finding love when you least expect it — and trusting that sometimes, the best plans are the ones you don’t make. I loved how grounded Jillian was as a single mom trying to protect her peace, and Levi’s return to Smile (and to his roots) brought such a comforting, homey vibe to the story.

Their chemistry is a slow, sweet burn with just a hint of heat, true to Sullivan’s signature style. Plus, the small-town setting, Get Lost Lodge, and all the cozy food scenes made it even more delightful. My only reason for docking a star is that it moved a little slowly in the beginning, but once Jillian and Levi started reconnecting, I was hooked. If you love best-friend’s-brother romances, heartfelt second chances, and a cozy, feel-good escape, Get Lost with You will absolutely hit the spot.

Read if you like:
🌲 Second Chance
🌲 Brother’s Best Friend
🌲 Single Mom
🌲 He Falls First
🌲 Found Family

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed Sophie Sullivan's previous book, so I had high hopes for this one. It lived up to my expectations. I really loved this one!

I tried so hard to finish this book, but I just couldn’t.

This is not the romance niche I enjoy. Maybe because it hits too close to home. Small town, Hallmarky. I like just like different characters. And better flowing banter.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC. These opinions are my own.

I first met Jilly when I read Love, Naturally and was excited to see she was getting her own book! Jilly has been burned by love in the past but this second chance romance was so great for her! I adored meeting and reading about Levi as well. Their past history gave them a great start off point to grow their relationship. I also enjoyed watching both of them have self-growth throughout the story! Sophie Sullivan has become an auto-read author for me and I cannot wait to return to this series to catch up with the Kellers! Thank you to St. Martin's Griffin for an advanced copy! All thoughts and opinions are my own!

I loved my first Sophie Sullivan book and can’t wait for more in this series! I want to read the first book next, which features two side characters from this story.
The characters were great, with just enough conflict and a happy ending. I rooted for Jilly and Levi, childhood friends from Smile, Michigan, who reconnect after years apart. Jilly’s back after a divorce, raising her daughter, while Levi’s helping his parents. Old feelings spark when they meet again.
Levi is kind and patient, respecting Jilly’s hesitation from her tough past and her need to protect her daughter. The small-town vibe, with its familiar faces, adds charm and some pressure to their romance. Things get tricky when Jilly’s ex-husband returns, forcing her to make tough choices about her heart and her daughter.
Sullivan’s stories are heartwarming and romantic, with a touch of sweet sappiness. Smile, Michigan, is cozy and full of quirky, lovable locals. I’m excited to revisit this charming world!

First, I wanted to say thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!

I'm a sucker for second chance romance, as once a single mom, I know how hard it is to date and let people in after a messy breakup with the kids' dad. It was a cute story overall, but I feel like Jillian and Levi didn't have enough chemistry.

I also didn't know when I signed up for the ARC that this was Book #2 in the series 😳 😅 So woops on my part.

Overall, I rated 3.5 just because I didn't feel the chemistry between the two.




emotional : 0️⃣
spice: 0️⃣
stars: 🌟🌟🌟.💫
recommend: maybe
would I read the rest of the series 🤔: not at the moment

This is my second book by Sophie Sullivan, and similar to A Guide To Being Just Friends, I didn’t read the first book(s) in the series before picking up the standalone in the same environment. I didn’t realize I was doing it again (whoops), but I just remember loving how Sullivan wrote her characters and wanting to dive into something well-written and not frustrating. Overall, the love story here was very well written and I really loved the world we were dropped into!

What didn’t work for me

The “standalone” in a series: Just like last time, I really wish I had realized this was the second book in a series before I requested it as an ARC. Although Sullivan does a really great job at filling in the blanks you missed if you didn’t read the first one, it felt like I was walking into a room halfway through the story when it came to anything about the Keller family. Though I loved their dynamic (more on that later), everything felt pretty established, and I still felt like I was missing…something. It didn’t affect the actual romance or the plot for the main characters, but it was more just a feeling.

Jillian’s ex: I don’t want to venture into spoiler territory, but I don’t think we needed the extra tension with Jillian’s husband. It made her character a little more frustrating, to be honest. I wish he were just an absent father who wasn’t really mentioned or acknowledged.

What I liked

The male main character: It’s so refreshing when the male main character knows what he wants and is all in with the female main character before she is. He wasn’t trying to play with her mind and wasn’t on the fence. He was all in—and it was so sexy. Plus, he’s a chef, which is just a bonus in general.

Family dynamics: I literally kept this from my last review because this is another situation where I loved the family dynamics. The Keller clan are just so supportive of each other without being fake—and you pretty much want to be adopted as a reader. Even Levi’s family dynamics were a bit complicated, but it seemed realistic for small-town living. Plus, there’s Jilly’s little girl, Ollie, who adds some humour and lightness to the story in the best way.

4 STARS

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced book copy in exchange for my honest review.

I liked Jilly from the beginning. Her high school environment was realistic. I felt like I was there with her. I feel sympathy with her backstory with her having to raise her daughter alone. I was hoping that she could find happiness, and was happy when she met Levi.

The lodge she runs with her brother is an original idea. and Sophie Sullivan writes really well. This is the second book in a series and I would like to experience the rest of the series to get more backstory, because I really liked the characters.

There's a good mix of banter, real life issues and difficult moments in the story. I feel that both characters are relatable.

Smile is a great name for the town and is very original.

Thanks to Sophie Sullivan for my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

4 stars

She’s cute and all the butterflies. Seriously if you like the small town happy romance quick reads you will absolutely Love this one. Perfect to brighten any day.

# Get Lost with You (Rock Bottom Love, #2)
# 3/31/2025 ~ 3/31/2025
# 5.0 / 5.0

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 stars

[ thank you to the publisher for the eARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own! ]

Sophie Sullivan writes books you just want to get lost in. They are so comforting and this one was no different!

This second chance romance was adorable. I loved the characters and their chemistry! Loved the low angst, small town vibes happening in this book. Jilly & Levi. ❤️

Escape to Get Lost Lodge a cozy, family-run retreat brought to life in detail in this lighthearted contemporary romance. Book two in the series, but easily read as a standalone (I did!). Loved Levi and the sweet HEA. Looking forward to more!