If you're looking for a book that is calm and low stakes then look no further than Get Lost With You. While I didn't read the previous book in this series, I feel that this book can be read as a standalone.

Jilly runs into Levi who has recently moved back to their small town and sparks immediately fly as the two reconnect. Levi is trying to find his place in Smile, while Jilly is leery to get back out there after how her previous marriage ended.

The story is sweet but I found it kind of boring. Levi and Jilly are cute together but there was no angst or tension between the two. Levi moved back and bam, insta love. Which, to be fair, they had crushes on each other as kids, but nothing had happened between the two of them until they were adults. It didn't feel realistic to me. There was more tension between themselves and their families than with each other.

I did appreciate how each character was straight forward with each other and made it clear what they wanted.

If you want a nice pallet cleanser with a low-stakes, sweet story then you will probably enjoy this one.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Jillian has settled back home after her divorce. Her and her daughter are living with her parents, and she is working for her brother’s new resort. What she doesn’t need is her childhood crush and brother’s friend, Levi, to return home after many years. Levi has used the excuse of his dad’s surgery to return home, but he wants to settle down after being on the go non-stop as a chef. When Levi and Jillian run into each other in town, the feelings they once had come to the surface. As they spend more time together, Levi works himself into her family and heart, and she must decide if she can open herself to love again. 

This was a quick, easy read. It is low tension and jumps into a romance between Jillian and LeviI. They both had feelings for each other and jumped right into it. I would have liked to see more of them getting to know each other again since a lot had changed since the last time they saw each other. I loved that Levi continued to show up, even when Jillian wasn’t sure while giving her the time she needed to move forward. 

I liked Jillian’s daughter, as well as the supporting friends and family in town that added to the story. The small town was quaint and adorable, allowing you to not only fall in love with the characters but the town. I felt transported to Smile, Michigan and loved getting to know everyone. This is a great story about starting over and learning to trust again.

If you love a small town romance, with low stress, this is the perfect book for you! Thank you to Netgalley and SMP Romance for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine.

This had so much potential but unfortunately despite having many of my favourite tropes I had a really hard time getting through this book.

My biggest problem with this book is that I just didn’t feel anything between the main characters and it all just felt way too easy. My favourite things about the second chance trope were generally missing - I couldn’t feel any longing or that knowing the other person so deeply and being desperate to get them back.

Overall, a bit of a disappointment especially after I really enjoyed the author’s previous book.

Thank you to St Martin’s Press and Netgalley for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review.

I love Sophie’s books. Every book she has written before this one was a 5 star. This book just missed the mark. It was, to be honest, boring. The characters weren’t engaging and thus neither was their story.
I did love going back to Smile and Get Lost, but otherwise this book was just blah.

This book was a nice cozy romance. I thought that there may be a more issue with her ex but there didn't seem like there was much of that. I would recommend this book..

This is a super cute romance between a si fake mom and her brother’s best friend. I really enjoyed their dynamic and how her daughter fit into their lives. I did have issues with the pacing, which is why my rating is not as high as it would have been.

Thank you to the publisher for the e-copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This weekend I got a chance to spend some time outdoors hiking in Arizona - which coincided with reading Get Lost With You, which involves some hiking, too, but in Michigan. The sun was shining, the views were great, and I, of course, brought my kindle along to take a picture. I think you can enjoy this book even if you aren’t outdoorsy, but I really want to go to the lodge!
If you enjoyed Love, Naturally, Sullivan’s previous release set in Michigan at the Get Lost Lodge, I think you’ll love revisiting the location and these great characters! Jilly gets a second chance with the boy she had a BIG crush on growing up, when he moves back to the small town of Smile. He’s friends with her brothers, and he is a chef who left for culinary school and then worked in Vermont for many years. I especially loved his interactions with Ollie, Jilly’s daughter that readers got to know in Love, Naturally.
You can read and enjoy this book as a standalone, but since there are a few weeks before it publishes I do recommend checking that book out in the meantime. Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin’s Griffin for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

OHH how I love small-town romances. This was my first book by Sophie and I was super excited to get my hands on this one.

The book jumps straight in to a cutesy romance between Jill and Levi. Jill is a divorced mom trying to move on and helping out with the Get Lost resort while Levi is a chef returning home to help his father post surgery. Turns out, these two knew each other growing up and HAD CRUSHES ON EACH OTHER (Levi was her brothers friend!) but neither ever spoke up. Now, years later, they reunited and give those crushes a chance.

This is such a cute story about starting over, reconnects and giving love another try. These 2 characters are very opposite (minus the avoidance) but they fit so well together and it was very much a feel-good romance.

3.5 Stars.

Thank you SMP, NetGalley and Sophie Sullivan for the eARC!

~Small-Town, Romance, Second-Chance, and more!~

2.5| Overall, this was a quick and mindless read. Unfortunately, it lacked any depth and was far too cliche and cheesy for my taste. While the town is quaint, far too many characters are introduced too fast. The plot itself is also quite weak. The conflict in the book didn't make much sense and came out of nowhere, which made the main character, Jilly, quite unlikeable. There isn't much growth between Levi and Jilly either because they have known each other since childhood. We barely get any scenes of them getting to know each other again, and the flashback scenes are few and far between, making the relationship move unrealistically fast. I also found Jilly's parents quite unlikeable regarding the house situation. It seemed out of character for the tight-knit dynamic built throughout the book. I found the issues with Levi and his father realistic and enjoyed that, unlike every other issue in this book, it was worked through, not solved, in one conversation. I wish I had seen more scenes with Levi and Ollie and how that dynamic developed. The side characters were okay but not very memorable. I enjoyed the scenery descriptions throughout the book, but they sometimes felt too long. This wasn't a bad book per say, but not very memorable or something I found myself thinking about.

Get Lost With You by Sophie Sullivan is an utterly charming small-town romance that feels like a warm hug. The story of Jilly and Levi rekindling a long-buried connection is filled with sweet moments, playful banter, and cozy scenes of lodge life that make Smile feel like a second home. Jilly's cautious approach to love and Levi's gentle persistence create a heartwarming dynamic that keeps you rooting for them. While the pacing occasionally felt a bit predictable, the blend of family, community, and romance made this an endearing and satisfying read. Perfect for anyone who loves second chances with a side of heartfelt charm!

What a sweet second chance romance!

Jilly & Levi were both likeable characters and their romance was very much "it's always been you" vibes. Their romance is sweet and will give readers butterflies. I also liked the childhood friends to lovers trope too. It gave the romance a epic feeling. These two had good chemistry too. This is closed door so don't expect any spice but there are plenty of swoon worthy moments to gush over.

The small town sounded adorable. The townspeople were a lot of fun and the town itself was charming.

Not much happens plot wise, the drama is mostly from the main characters' families. If you enjoy character driven stories, this one fits that bill.

A cute second chance romance!

I love everything Sophie Sullivan writes but being in Smile is one of my favorite settings, especially the Get Lost lodge. This story about Jilly and Levi (and Ollie!) was fantastic. A bit of a second chance romance, these two find their way back to each other after high school pining that never amounted into anything.

I loved Jilly's character arc as she learned to be brave for herself and have the life she wanted, not just the one that was going to make her content or feel safe. Change is something we all struggle with, and I really related to the struggles she had as part of her journey.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Some parts of the story dragged or seemed to contain too many mundane details. Overall I'd recommend this book.

The characters were likable and romance was sweet. There was something missing for me. but this was fun!

Thank you so much NetGalley for the ARC!

I loved this low angst, friends to lovers book! If you’re looking for a light, low stress read this one is for you!!

I went into this totally blind. I had not read any of Sophie's work before and let me tell you, I will absolutely start after reading this, It was tender, and charming, and it felt like falling in love. I adored Levi and Jillian so much and was so excited by how their relationship formed from being two teenagers with crushes to adults with an understanding of their feelings. I loved this and can't wait to read more from Sophie!

I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was delighted to return to Smile and see what happens to Jillian. This book is the second in a series but can be read as a standalone, though I think the experience is better with background from the first. This was a second chance, friends to lovers romance. Levi was a great MMC and had the perfect temperament for Jilly. I am a fan of dual POV and this was no exception. I felt like Jillian’s anxieties around relationships was believable- especially with a daughter. I like that her relationship with her family is so strong and that they were able to help her get out of her own way.

Well now, this was just delightful. I really like the first in this series so was excited to get the ARC of the second. Sophie Sullivan sure knows how to write a setting you just want to jump into!

I adore a second chance love story and this was just darling! Such a sweet setting, adorable characters and such a fun journey to follow them on.

I am a huge fan of second-chance romances, and Get Lost with You definitely did not disappoint! Sophie Sullivan has once again delivered a heartwarming and sweet story that’s full of charm, featuring a small-town setting, delicious comfort food, and the kind of romance that makes you believe in love all over again.

Jillian Keller’s character resonated with me right away—she’s grounded, organized, and completely focused on raising her daughter while managing the family business. She’s built a life for herself, but it’s clear she’s still holding on to some unresolved emotions, especially when Levi Bright, her older brother’s best friend, comes back to town. The chemistry between Jillian and Levi is undeniable, and their reconnecting after years apart was a joy to watch. It’s always fun to read about characters rediscovering love that never fully had the chance to blossom.

Levi is the perfect balance of ambition and vulnerability, and I loved how he came back to Smile, not just to pursue his culinary dreams, but to reestablish connections with the people and place that shaped him. Watching his relationship with Jillian evolve, especially through their shared history and feelings that never quite went away, was incredibly satisfying. But what really tugged at my heart was the way Levi and Jillian's bond deepened not just between them, but also through his connection with Jillian’s daughter, Ollie. It was a beautiful, tender portrayal of how love can grow in unexpected ways, even when it seems like the timing isn't quite right.

The only part of the story I felt could have been explored more was the potential conflict between Jillian and her Ex Andrew. Given the dynamics of the situation, I was expecting a bit more drama or tension there, especially when it comes to Jillian and Levi's relationship. However, sometimes less drama is actually a good thing, and this story is proof that a romance doesn’t need an abundance of conflict to be compelling. The simplicity and sincerity of their connection were enough to keep me completely hooked. I’d definitely recommend this book to anyone who’s a fan of second chances and small-town charm.