Thank you to NetGalley, Sophie Sullivan, and St. Martin's Press for a free ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

The Plot:
Jillian is back in Smile, Michigan with her daughter, Ollie, working at her brother's lodge.
Levi is back in town looking for his original roots after taking on the big city as a talented chef.
In high school, they both had crushes on each other, but when Jillian made a move, it didn't end the best.
Now they're adults and that spark is still there.

My Thoughts:
Overall, I thought this book would have a bit more conflict. The romance was cute and I always like when characters can just be honest about their attraction. This read more as a slice of life for me. It was too perfect and happy too often. There's an ex-husband character that's mentioned for a few pages, but that resolves itself quick and the third act breakup felt forced. I think it should have just stayed a happy, cozy, slice of life and I would have added a star.

4⭐
.25 🌶️
Tropes/Themes: Single mom, coming home, it’s always been you, second chance, fade to black, small town
Dual POV 3rd person

Sophie Sullivan has done it again! This feel-good story is so sweet and swoony and such a good read. It is important to know this is the second book in a series (which, again, I didn’t pay attention to lol) and while it’s mostly a standalone and I didn’t feel too lost, it’s probably best to read the first book before this one.

I really love how Sullivan brings her characters to life- you really feel immersed in their world. Like I was ready to pack up and move to the island. The chemistry between Levi and Jilly was perfect and the supporting characters were just…perfect. I feel like I’m being vague and cliche but I kept thinking about how I wanted to go back and read the first book because I wanted to know more of their stories.

The only complaint I have is the reason for Levi’s conflict with his dad was not clear. Even after his mom explained it to him I still felt like I was missing something.

Jilly and her daughter Ollie have made themselves at home again in Smile over the last few years, living with her parents and working at the family lodge. She’s learned to take charge of her own life and to do things for herself because her past romantic relationship let her down in ways she thinks she’ll never recover from. Levi Bright returns to Smile to help his recuperating father, and instantly reconnects with the Keller family. His teenage crush on Jilly resurfaces in a big way and now that they’re adults, pursuing a relationship with her and getting to know her daughter is something he can’t stop thinking about. If only Jilly would open her heart to love again and let Levi show her that their history and friendship and burgeoning love could give her a happily ever after she never expected in her life again.

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This book made me smile, laugh, cry, and kick my feet with giddiness. I ended it feeling like my heart was full. What a lovely story. It was incredibly sweet and fun and flirty. I looove when two adults that have already lived a bit of life find each other again. Jilly and Levi have great communication and are gentle with each other’s feelings. This book had a lot of really nostalgic “coming home” vibes to it. Small and loving communities, friends and family nearby, everyone knowing your business but loving you…it was what Levi wanted for himself after being away so long and it’s what made the book extra special.

Thank you to Sophie Sullivan, St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an advance eARC of this book for review.

I enjoyed this sweet and sweet romance and would recommend! Thank you so much to Netgalley, St. Martin’s Griffin, and Sophie Sullivan for an arc of this book!
This was a cute and lighthearted read that i had fun with. i loved the setting of the small town and camp lodge. some parts of the setting kind of reminded me of Canada and then i found out that the author’s actually a fellow Canadian!
Overall, I enjoyed the story, but however, I found the plot and characters to be lacking at times. I think we could have used more depth and angst to create something more. I did enjoy the themes of embracing change and not being afraid of it.
I loved Levi’s character. the fact that he is a chef and is good with kids did it for me. he was patient with jillian and waited for her, and showed how he would be there no matter what, which was sweet!
i thought the childhood-friends-to-lovers trope was well done and i enjoyed how our two main characters learned to lean on each other eventually. i wish it could have been a little more of a slow burn though; i just feel like their relationship moved unrealistically fast. like i feel like they could’ve spent more time to get to know each other again, but it seemed like they already did bc they were childhood friends, except it’s been years since then. but the proposal with the note was adorable :)

I thought the book was very cute and heartwarming. I think there are a lot of readers out there who will adore it. I admit, I hated that the town/island was named Smile. However, I sure wanted to live there.

This is a fun second chance romance. The characters are fun - all of them. I loved both Jill and Levi. I enjoyed every moment of the book. It was a feel good story. Each story set her makes me want to visit! I really like the author's style of writing. Her stories have a lot of heart and are infused with the right amount of humor. I received an advance copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This one was a sweet low angst romance. I loved the small town vibes of it and I’m a sucker for a big family and strong family dynamics. I felt like the romance was a little fast for me. I know this is technically a second chance and both characters are in their 30s and aren’t looking to waste time, but it just felt like it moved A bit fast. But overall a fine romance.

Content Warnings: divorce, strained relationship with parent
Fade to Black

Happy pub day to this wonderful book! It was everything I’ve come to love and expect from Sophie Sullivan. This time, it was a second chance romance with a single mom. I loved the missed chance between Jillian and Levi when they were teens and the feeling of rekindling now that they’re adults. There was lots of maturity, sweetness, and confidence that comes from being older. I loved all the yummy cooking, being back in Smile, and seeing all the Keller siblings. I thought the third act conflict was done so well and with such tender care. She really honored each of her characters as they struggled to figure out the right thing. This also had a great exploration of parental expectations and disappointments. The romance is swoony, and I can't wait for what she writes next!

4⭐️ This was cute. If you like single mom, brother’s best friend, second chance, meddling family, and healing from past hurt. Available today!!!

Synopsis:
Jilly is finally living life with happiness and opportunities she’s always wanted. With the help of her brother, she is working at Get Lost Lodge. She has plans to help make the lodge better and profitable.

Levi has returned home to Smile with plans to open a food truck. His biggest hindrance is that some people seem to not believe he back for good.

Sparks start to fly between Jilly and Levi. They can’t deny the opportunity for a second chance. But Jilly is still hurting from her ex. And Levi need to prove he’s home to stay and give Jilly and her daughter what they need.

Thank you to @netgalley @authorsophiesullivan and @stmartinspress for the advanced reader copy. Truly a beautiful story of second chances and healing. #netgalley #getlostwithyou #sophiesullivan #advancedreadercopy #arcreader #releaseday #bookstagram

Sophie Sullivan has done it again with another fantastic book!!
Get Lost with You by Sophie Sullivan was such a beautifully written love story.
A small town, second chance romance
I love how Sophie always creates such a lovely, heartwarming tale.
She expertly plots a wonderful tale of romance, emotions, and family relationships. I fell in love with all the engaging characters.
The characters are endearing, and they have great moments of banter, providing moments of genuine humor.
Could not put the book down once I began reading.
I adored book two in the Rock Bottom Love Series!
My sixth novel read by her and I can confidently say that she never disappoints and is truly a favorite romance writer of mine!
I can’t wait for a third!

I would like to thank NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read this ahead of its publication date in return for my honest review.

This book sadly didn’t do it for me.. I couldn’t quite buy the insta love from a brief childhood crush. I needed more chemistry building to buy into their love story.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press and Sophie Sullivan for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!
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This was such a sweet story to get to read! It follows single mom Jillian Keller who is focusing on her daughter Ollie and the opening of her brother’s new wilderness resort, Get Lost Lodge. And though she’s content, she misses the feeling of sharing her life with someone else.

Cue Levi Bright.

Levi has just moved back to his hometown of Smiles and is ready to set some roots down after being away in the big city when he left to pursue his dream of being a chef. When he spots Jilly, his childhood best friend’s little sister that he’s had a thing for since they were kids, he realizes those feelings never went away. And apparently it’s the exact same for Jilly.

We get to explore their lives coming together, but with some obstacles as Jillian is cautious with not only her heart after a nasty divorce, but also with the life of her daughter. And Levi wants nothing more than to be happy with both Jillian and Ollie.

I enjoyed this story so much. I’m not a parent myself, but it really touches your heart on how much a mom really does to ensure their children have a good life. I loved getting to see her do something for herself and healing in a way that I’m sure is not easy. And Levi was such a wonderful guy to help her with that. He was patient, caring and understanding! The absolute perfect book boyfriend! ❤️

I enjoyed a lot of things about this one! From the small town setting to the lovable family, this was a lovely romance!

I enjoyed the history between the main characters and the way it created a quick path for them to come together in the present day. I think some would call it insta love but it felt appropriate for the story in my opinion!

The conflict wan’t my favorite but it made sense in this story so I can’t fault that! I wanted a bit more angst in the plot but generally this was a lighthearted and fun read!

This is an entertaining, second chance, contemporary small-town romance novel. I really enjoyed Jilly and Levi's story. The characters were very likable and the romance was sweet.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for providing this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Get Lost With You is the second book in the Rock Bottom Love series. It follows Beckett's sister Jillian and Levi, their old family friend who's recently moved back to Smile. Jilly is an absolute powerhouse and a single mother. Levi is a sweetheart chef with some unresolved family drama. It really does give off hallmark vibes. Actually, I’ll say it gives off Gilmore Girl vibes. The town is perfect. The family elements are strong. The other characters living in town are the eclectic ensemble worthy of Stars Hollow. The romance is sweet. It just makes you feel good. And I really wish Smile was a real place because it sounds like the perfect place to vacation.

Thank you to NetGalley & St. Martin’s Press for the e-arc.

Jillian had returned to Smile to rebuild her life following her divorce. She had established herself as an important member of the community and a worthy business partner at the Get Lost Lodge. Everything was going according to her very well thought out plan until Levi returned to town reawakening old feelings. Now she must decide if she will follow her head or her heart.

It was great to return to Smile and the world of the Kellers. This time, the focus was on Jillian. She was a single mom who had been betrayed by her ex-husband. She was not ready to face Levi and her past feelings for him.

Levi returned home following many grueling years establishing himself in the culinary world. He enjoyed that success but was looking to find a position that allowed him to create amazing food and have work-life balance, and he wanted to do it in Smile. He also came home to help his father as he recuperated from surgery. It was his opportunity to try and mend the rift between them and reestablish his relationship with his father.

Levi also seemed excited to reestablish something with Jilly. She was his best friend's little sister and therefore off limits, but now they are older, and Levi still found that spark between them when they were reunited. I love second chances and although they never had their full romance back in their teens, this was their chance to finally act on their feelings.

Levi was such a wonderful love interest for Jilly. Her husband was toxic and cruel. Levi adored every part of he, just the way she was. He also adored that little spit-fire of a kid of hers, Ollie. There were some super sweet moments between Ollie and Levi that melted my heart, and even more moments between him and Jilly that showed what an incredible partner he would be.

I know I am in the minority, but I like my books low drama/angst, so Sullivan's books work well for me. She grabbed me with the setting, characters, and warm-fuzzy family focus. I adore the community of the Get Lost Lodge and all the outdoor fun that took place. I was not a fan of the third act breakup but it led to a great makeup. So, it was easy to forgive.

Overall, this was another fun and sweet romance. I am eager to return to Smile to see who Sullivan pairs with the eldest brother.

3.5 stars! I do love a good childhood crush romance! This was a sweet story and I loved how these two were given a second chance to act on their feelings. Again, my recents reads seem to be teeming with men who are “all-in” from the beginning and I am not sad about it. A man that can cook and is good with kids is always a green flag for me!

This had terrific small town vibes and Jilly’s daughter, Ollie steals the show. This is such a feel-good romance. If you are looking for a story with almost no angst, this is perfect.

I didn’t read the first book in this series, but I feel like I was lost at any point. There was plenty of back story given.

Childhood friends to lovers romance. Jillian is a divorced mom with a precocious daughter Ollie. After her failed marriage she returned to her hometown of Smile and has lived with her parents. She does accounting work and helps with their family lodge as well. Levi Bright returns to Smile to reconnect with his parents. He took off to follow a culinary career and did not go into his dad’s construction business. Levi was Jillian’s teen crush. They were only two years apart age wise but he was and is her brother’s best friend. When her brother offers him to work in the kitchen at the Lodge it means they’ll get to spend more time together.

This is a sweet and predictable small town romance. I read this easily as a stand alone but it is the second in the Rock Bottom Love series. The romances focus on Jillian and her brothers. I think I wanted something more to sink my teeth into. This was cheesy and angst free but I’m not going to remember it. I did feel happy for the characters at the ending.

I was in the mood for a feel-good, small town, sweet romance, and that's exactly what I got from Get Lost With You!

Jilly and Levi's story was laced with humor and charm and had low conflict and angst. I love the second chance, childhood friends to lovers tropes, and Sullivan crafted a connection between these two characters that I could believe in and root for.

All in all, this was a satisfyingly cute read. Though it's book #2 in the Rock Bottom Love series, it can be read as a complete standalone.

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*Complimentary copy for review provided by St. Martin's Press. All opinions expressed here are honest and entirely my own.


Genre: Contemporary Romance

Spice Meter: 1.5/5🌶 (Closed Door. Fade to black)

Tropes:
Second Chance
Childhood Crushes
Small Town
Single Parent
Brother's Best Friend

💕 A cozy, small-town second-chance romance that feels like a warm hug.

Sophie Sullivan delivers another swoon-worthy read with Get Lost with You, a story full of heart, family, and the kind of romance that builds slowly and beautifully. If you love second chances, single-mom heroines, and cinnamon-roll heroes who can cook, you’re in for a treat.

Jillian Keller has worked hard to create a stable life for herself and her daughter, Ollie, running Get Lost Lodge with her brother in the charming town of Smile. The last thing she needs is disruption—especially not in the form of Levi Bright, the boy who once held her heart and is now very much back in town. With Levi hired as the lodge’s new chef, their paths are constantly crossing, and old feelings quickly resurface. But Jilly’s been burned before, and letting Levi in means risking her heart—and her daughter’s.

This book is pure comfort. The town of Smile is so vivid it feels like home, the side characters add warmth and humor, and the romance? Perfectly paced. Jilly and Levi’s chemistry is undeniable, but what really shines is how they build trust—through shared moments, laughter, and Levi’s gentle persistence (swoon). It’s sweet with just a touch of heat, exactly what you want from a feel-good second-chance love story.

If you’re a fan of Emily Henry or Abby Jimenez, you’ll adore Get Lost with You. It’s the kind of book that leaves you smiling long after the last page.