Very cute little story of high school crushes and second chances. It was simple and sweet. The characters were relatable and likable as well. It was a hint slow to start but I did appreciate that they kind of went with the flow

There were a few plot points I thought would be bigger issues but were actually resolved really quickly so it made the over all book feel much lower stakes which is fine. This definitely was more on the cozy side.

2.5/5 Stars

Jillian Keller is a single mother, who has settled in her hometown of Smile. She is helping her brother at their family lodge. They are preparing for their summer grand opening at the lodge. When Jillian reunites with Levi Bright, the boy she had a secret crush on for years, when he begins helping with the lodge, their old feelings start coming back. Jilly must decide whether or not to open her heart again, or keep it sheltered from Levi.

I liked that this was the second book in the series, but I didn't have to read the first book to understand what was going on. Although it was cute, and I love second chance romances, I was so bored with this story. It took quite a while for the story to start, but then picked up pace by the end. The romance was cute, and I love that they were childhood friends to lovers. I do think it felt a little rushed though. There wasn't really any development in the relationship, it was very much they are reunited and instantly in love without getting to know each other again. I'm assuming they probably changed quite a bit from when they were kids. I definitely liked Levi more then Jillian. He was the definition of a walking green flag and he was so sweet with Ollie, Jillian's daughter. He was also extremely patient with Jillian. Ollie was also adorable and I loved the inclusion of her in the story. It was a very quick read though, which is nice.

🌲 Book Review: Get Lost with You by Sophie Sullivan 🌲

Small town charm. Big-time feelings. 💚

Jillian Keller has built a life she loves in Smile, Michigan—raising her daughter, running the family lodge, and keeping things steady. But when Levi Bright, her brother’s best friend and her teenage crush, returns to town, old sparks reignite. As they team up to prepare for the lodge’s summer opening, their connection deepens, challenging Jillian to open her heart again. 💫

This one’s for fans of:
💚 Friends-to-lovers
💬 Cozy banter + real talk
👩‍👧 Single mom strength
🥄 A cinnamon roll chef hero
🌄 Small-town, lakeside magic

Perfect for fans of small-town settings, friends-to-lovers tropes, and sweet, uplifting love stories. 📚

📚 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
💬 “Sometimes getting lost is how you find home.”

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First and foremost, thank you to Sophie Sullivan, St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for an advanced edition of Get Lost with You in exchange for an honest review.

Summary:
Single mom Jillian Keller lives a carefully structured life running Get Lost Lodge with her brother in her cozy hometown of Smile. Levi Bright, a successful chef in search of meaning, returns home to reconnect and start fresh. When their paths cross again, old feelings reignite, and sparks start to fly—whether Jilly is ready or not. As they work together to prepare the lodge for summer, their relationship deepens, and Jilly must decide if she’s willing to risk her heart again to find something real.

Short and Sweet Opinion:
Sweet and easy, but kind of middle of the pack. The setup was cozy, the characters mature, but the chemistry just didn’t land.

In-Depth Opinion:
This was a very middle-of-the-road read for me. The premise had a lot of promise—childhood acquaintances reconnecting in a charming town with a cozy lodge setting? I was sold. But unfortunately, the execution fell a little flat.

The biggest struggle for me was the dialogue. There were so many moments that pulled me out of the story because it felt so scripted and unnatural. I wanted more organic, lived-in interactions and less overexplaining or forced emotional moments.

The third-person POV added to my detachment. I usually don’t mind it, but here it made it harder to feel immersed in the characters' internal lives and emotions. I appreciated that both Jilly and Levi were written with maturity—they actually communicated, respected boundaries, and modeled a lot of green-flag behavior. But despite that, I didn’t feel the romantic chemistry between them. Their relationship was nice…but not swoony.

Overall, it was a perfectly fine read, just not one that left a lasting impression. I think readers who prefer low-drama, feel-good stories with emotionally responsible characters might enjoy it more than I did.

First I would like to thank St. Martin's Press for providing me an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

What I Loved:
- Brother's best friend, I LOVE this trope so much and this one absolutely delivered
- Smile, I would love to live in a small town like Smile where everyone knows one another and looks out for each other
- Ollie, Jilly's daughter is such a spunky little girl who just wants to help wherever she can and Levi was so cute with his interactions with her
- Chef, I really enjoy books that have unique jobs for their main characters and Levi going to culinary school and becoming a chef was fun

If you are looking for a sweet brother's best friend, single mom, small town romance with a fun town great characters and a sweet love story I would recommend this book.

I thought my review had already been sent for this book. Apologies if this is a duplicate post.

If you love Hallmark movies, then this book is for you. I love Hallmark movies. Predictable, yes. Cheesy, absolutely. Happily ever after, of freaking course!! It's what draws me into Sophie's novels. She not only makes me fall in love with the characters but also the town and landscape. I'm not an outdoorsy type of woman. I'd much rather be inside, but Get Lost Lodge has my whole heart. Ollie does, too. She is a little firecracker. The chemistry between Levi and Jillian felt a little off in the beginning, but I think given what she went through, it's understandable that her heart is guarded. I loved this story, the redemption aspect of it, everything. Total swoon fest for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press (Griffin) for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own!!

This was such a fun, cozy read! I really enjoyed the characters and were rooting for them the whole way through.

This was a sweet second chance, brother's best friend romance. It didn't include the typical big brother freak out which I appreciated (that's always my least favorite part of that trope) I jumped in not realizing it was a part of a series but it can totally be read as a standalone

A cute family-centric romance with surprising layers. It wasn't a difficult read and would be a great summer lakeside pick. It made me want to book a glamping experience for myself and enjoy nature with all the comforts and my own hot chef nearby.

This was a super sweet second chance romance. The characters had low drama and they rekindled very quickly.

Thirty-one year old Presley thought her career and relationship status would be solidified by now.

Having dated Emmett the last eight months, Presley planned to give Emmett his birthday gift as they enjoyed pie at the place of their first date. Presley was sure he’d be thrilled when she told him she’d scheduled a ten day trip for the two of them that included fishing, hiking, and camping - things she was sure he would love. But Emmett seemed more excited about spending his birthday drinking with his friends. When he found out about the trip, he said that was way too much time for them to spend together. And since it was his gift, he said he should be able to pick who to take on the trip. Realizing they had much different views of their relationship, Presley decided to go on the trip herself.

Not being a fan of the big outdoors, Presley isn’t sure what she signed up for. Almost falling off the boat to step onto the dock, Presley is caught by Beckett, shooting electricity through her.

Might the universe have bigger and better plans for Presley? Or will she confirm Emmett’s assertion that she suffers from seeing what she wants and not what’s real.

Oh - and any book with a Pink Floyd reference is five stars in my book!

Thank you Sophie Sullivan and Netgalley for the e-arc. I am leaving this review voluntarily and all opinions are my own.

This was a sweet second chance, small town romance book. It was an easily bingeable book that had a slow burn love.

Yay, another story about the Get Lost cabins. Sophie Sullivan is the queen of slow romance, according to Fallon Ballard and I really have to agree.

The story between Jillian and Levi is cute and bittersweet. It is not a story with big revelations or very sudden twists or turns. But Sophie melts your heart and has you keeping turning the pages. Cute, cozy and very sweet.

Hopefully another story of the Rock Bottom Love series will be coming. Four out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

A second chance at love, a small-town romance, and an incredible number of corny phrases, "Get Lost with You" is the second novel in the Rock Bottom Love Series. And while I am a Sophie Sullivan fanatic, this book wasn't my favorite.

The main plot centers around Jilly and Levi finally getting their second chance at love. Except, they never really had a first chance. They were teenagers that had crushes on each other but never acted on it - not counting an unfortunate attempt at a first kiss. Now as adults, they are finally acting on those feelings and trying out a relationship.

While I love a feel-good romance, the pacing in this story felt incredibly slow. And there were many opportunities to expand on character growth and conflicts, but the author chose not to. I was hoping to gain more insight into Levi's relationship with his father, or Jilly's relationship with her ex and what that meant for their daughter's future. Furthermore, I understand that in any romance, there has to be some strife, in order for the resolution to lead to a happily ever after. But the disagreement was incredibly lacking. Without spoilers, Jilly panicked for no reason and then imploded her relationships for nothing. If she didn't want her daughter to grow close to Levi, then don't allow her to spend time with him., although, I do agree (as a mom) that if my daughter was not where I thought she would be, I would also be upset.

Sophie Sullivan also normally writes sweet romance but trust the byline on this one when it says, "a touch of spice." It definitely pushes her normal boundaries.

Though this book was not for me, I still enjoy a good Sullivan romance. I have great appreciation to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the advanced read. All opinions are my honest own.

Ok, this was cute and I enjoy it. I feel the journey of both are very well done and I love how Levi is all in. The struggle and obstacles are not so big, but reconnecting and finding themself was a nice touch.

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.