Jilly has been back in her hometown for a few years after divorcing her husband. She and her daughter live with her parents and she runs a lodge with her brothers, and she likes her life as it is. But when Levi moves back into town, her feelings for him come back up and shake things up--hopefully for good.

I liked the bones of this story but I wanted more of pretty much everything: more description, more conversations on-page, more of a delve into the characters' emotions. I felt like I was at a distance from everything and wanted to be more immersed. As a result, I had a hard time getting immersed but I did like the plot and the characters (though, again, I wanted a bit of a deeper insight into them), and I think it being closed door worked well.

Sophie Sullivan has done it again with Get Lost With You, the second book in her heartwarming trilogy, Rock Bottom Love! This small-town romance is like wrapping yourself in a cozy blanket—it’s full of familiar faces, family bonds, and a love story that feels as genuine as it is sweet.

The story centers around Jilly, a single mother navigating life’s challenges, and Levi, her childhood friend and her brother’s best friend (swoon). What makes their romance so captivating is how grounded it feels. They’ve both loved and lost, yet their connection blooms naturally, rooted in years of shared history and a growing sense of trust. It’s not all sparks and longing glances (though there’s plenty of that!); it’s also about late-night conversations, small gestures, and mutual support.

If you’re a fan of tropes, this book delivers in spades: small-town? Check. Brothers’ best friend? Oh yes. Friends to lovers with a dash of second chances? Absolutely. But what makes it stand out is how it weaves those elements into a heartfelt exploration of family. Jilly’s relationship with her daughter, Ollie, is tender and joyful, while Levi’s interactions with Jilly and her family show his depth and kindness. You can’t help but root for him and them as a couple.

And speaking of family, seeing more of Beckett and Presley from the first book (Love Naturally) was a treat. Their dynamic with Jilly and Levi adds warmth and humor, making it like catching up with old friends.

This isn’t a 5-star read for me because the pacing occasionally felt a bit slow, particularly in the middle. But the emotional payoff at the end? Totally worth it.

If you love sweet romances with heart, laughter, and a dash of small-town charm, Get Lost With You is a must-read. I’m already counting down the days for the final book in the trilogy!

Second chance small town romance with your brother's best friend who you've had a crush on all your life? A super sweet read! Jillian Keller is a single mom who has had a bit of a rough time but has finally happily settled back into her hometown of Smile and is raising her daughter alone while helping her brother run the Get Lost Lodge. Jillian was burnt in her last relationship and hasn't really opened up her heart yet... but there is one many who has always had her interest: Levi Bright, her brother's best friend and the one boy she's had a crush on since she was a teen. Levi Bright is a chef who has done it all but is ready to try and find his dream by moving back into his home town. Levi is determined to reconnect with family and friends and build his own restaurant. When Levi and Jilly run into each other, old feelings start up again.... and now Levi is determined to sweep Jilly off her feet, if she would only let him. Jilly is cautious about opening her heart up again and being hurt, but Levi is in it for the long run and wants to prove to Jilly that her feelings are absolutely returned. A very sweet and soft read, perfect for anyone looking for a really cute time. Very fluffy and adorable small town vibes. Levi is the ultimate love interest, he's super caring and patient with Jilly and so supportive. He's honestly just so sweet. The romance was sweet from the get go and this will definitely feel like a cute hallmark movie. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a light hearted romantic read.

Release Date: February 11,2025

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

My sincere thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read Get Lost with You by Sophie Sullivan. I give my unbiased opinion of it in the following review.

I love a childhood crush romance and Get Lost with You by Sophie Sullivan is such a sweet example. Jilly had a huge crush on her brother's friend Levi. She even threw caution to the wind when she was 15 and tried to kiss him just before he was to leave for culinary school. That didn't turn out too well, but what she didn't know was that he wanted to kiss her just as much. Fast forward 15 years and Levi has come home to Smile, Michigan and the feelings are still mutual. Is the time finally right for them?

This was seriously so cute. I genuinely liked both characters and could easily picture in my mind what they were like in high school and in the present as they finally got to find out what it would be like to be each other's person. It was also fun to see the rest of Jilly's family and how the lodge was progressing since the end of Beckett and Presley's book. I can't wait to see what happens next. I recommend this to anyone who likes a sweet, low steam, small-town romance between two people who are already friends. Think Hallmark vibes.
This book releases February 11, 2025.

Thank St. Martin Press and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy. All thought are my own.

This was a great fun light read. I love it when the MMC can cook and man Levi could cook. Loved Levi and Ollie’s chemistry. I respected Jill so much for the love she shows her family and her community. I now need to read about Beckett and Presley.

Read this book if you like:
✨second chance romance
✨small town romance
✨she is scared to love again
✨single mom

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️ fade to black and implied intimacy
Language:🤬🤬🤬, 14 f words 13 s words 5 a words
Violence: no violence
Content warning: Toxic relationship (not the MMC)
Post will be done on 1/22

We’re finally back at Get Lost Lodge in Smile, Michigan for Jillian’s book! I was so excited to see that Jillian (one of my favorite characters in Love, Naturally) was getting her own story and (hopefully) a happy ending!


Jillian Keller is a single mom trying to make it in her small town. Between parenting her daughter, Ollie, helping her brother run his wilderness lodge, and working with her freelance clients as an accountant, she doesn’t have time for most things, much less herself. Levi Bright, a once head chef in Vermont and childhood best friend to the Keller brothers (Jillian’s older brothers), is back in his hometown after a family emergency. Sparks immediately fly between Levi and Jillian as fate (and the entire population of Smile) conspire to thrust the two together.

I always enjoy Sophie Sullivan’s books! Each time I read one, I smile the entire way through. Her books are so wholesome, but the characters she creates feel completely real.

The whole time I was reading, I kept wishing Get Lost Lodge was a real place! I loved the small town of Smile so much and the cameos of all my favorite characters from Love, Naturally. I already cannot wait for Grayson’s book!

If you’re looking a cute rom-com with strong sibling relationships, a kind hearted hero AND heroine, and small-town, hallmark vibes that will make you laugh? Look no further than this book. This one is out in February! Preorder or request from your library ASAP.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for the ARC!

Unfortunately, I DNF this ARC at 25%. I enjoy small town stories and second chances, but the main characters in this novel (who are around age 30) seem immature despite their ages and life experience. The beginning of the novel is all build-up, but not executed particularly well. Between the "I just want to touch her, she smells so good" and "I wish I could touch him," there's not a lot of substance or chemistry. I felt more intrigued by the family relationships and the career decisions than the romantic plot at the center of this novel. I hate not finishing an ARC, but this book was just not for me.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this book.

This second chance romance (ish), brothers best friend, single mom romance was very sweet. Sometimes a little too sweet! The conflicts felt a little reaching and unfinished. And when the characters get together when the book is 30% done, you know the miscommunication trope is coming in hot.

This was a cute story about family, small towns, relationships, and taking a second chance on love. I enjoyed the characters and dynamic between the characters, especially Jilly, Ollie, and Levi. The obstacles that interfere with Jilly and Levi getting their second chance (after the missed opportunity in high school) are realistic and understandable, not feeling contrived. The story has plenty of sweet and humorous moments.

What an adorable second chance romance! Jilly and Levi grew up together and she always had the biggest crush on him. Only issue was he was her older brothers best friend and was moving away for college, and at the time it didn't seem like he was into her. Fast forward many years later and he is back in her life but it looks a little different now for both of them. That tiny childhood crush never went away, and Jilly wasn't the only one who had one. I adored watching their story unfold, the small town setting and revisiting characters from book one just made this book even more amazing. Looking forward for more from Sophie Sullivan!

Thank you so much NetGalley for this ARC.

Get Lost with You is a fun and sweet second chance, small-town romance. Levi is a pretty great book boyfriend who needs to help Jilly find a way to trust him. Her devotion to her daughter and memories of her terrible ex-husband are serving to hold her back from pursuing romantic relationships. I enjoyed watching their romance unfold within the backdrop of the lodge she runs with her brothers. Family is a huge theme in this novel along with the budding romance! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this novel.

I loved Beckett and Presley's story, so when I heard Jilly was getting her own book, I was so excited!

I loved getting to see more of Jilly and Ollie, and Levi was an absolute delight! I thoroughly enjoyed this, though I felt like there was opportunity to really ramp up the external stakes that was missed!

Regardless, I fell just as hard for Levi as Jilly did and can't wait to see who else from Smile might be featured in the future!

Get Lost With You by Sophie Sullivan is a modern day romance set in the town of Smile. The main character Jillian Keller who is raising her daughter alone and working with her brother’s place, Get Lost Lodge. It is with all this happening that her old crush Levi Bright moves back home.

Being that this is the second book in the series, the town and characters might be known to readers from the first book, but as I read it as a stand alone, I did not find my lack of prior knowledge was not a problem. Jillian’s family are a close family and they all pitch in to help each other. Smile being a small town guarantees that gossip passes quickly through the town, but it also means that many people are willing to pitch in and help. Levi, as a chef, moved back into town thinking of running a food truck and staying in Smile for good.

Levi and Jillian had eyes for each other since they were teenagers. Levi left to go to become a chef. Jillian left, married, had a daughter and returned divorced, heartbroken and less trusting. When Levi moves back, Jillian is hesitant at starting any relationship with Levi. She feels she can only count on herself and she needs to put her daughter first with all decisions. So much happens and yet they still just can’t keep their hands off each other.

Sophie Sullivan was a new author for me and I did enjoy her book. Get Lost With You was a good read.

Cute cover! Great romance story. The writing was delightful with well-crafted characters. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I absolutely LOVED this book. It has such a sweet storyline with real emotions that help you relate to the characters. The whole concept of childhood sweethearts is near and dear to me since my parents fell in love as next door neighbors. I would fully recommend this read to anyone who loves a happy romance.

I love a second chance romance with the brother’s best friend. I thought this was cute and an easy going read. I too would like to get lost and meet up with my hot chef crush from growing up.

Set in the small town of Smile, Michigan, Jillian (29) and Levi (31) reunite after Levi returns home after leaving 14 years ago. This is a low angst contemporary romance told in third person dual POV. The most angst comes from the scars from her ex-husband and his relationship with his dad. This is the second in a series that focuses on Get Lost resort and the family running it. This book is about a year after the first just before their June opening of the season. Jill's brother Beckett was the hero of the first book, and I'm hoping Grayson gets his chance next!

What I loved:
✨ teenage crush to lovers
✨ brother's best friend
✨ single parent heroine (9 year old daughter with ex)
✨ chef hero
✨ supportive small town characters
✨ navigating changing relationships with parents
✨ a pie shop I wish I could visit
✨ epilogue set at Christmas

4 / 5 stars

Closed door / fade to black

Many thanks to NetGalley and the author for providing an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I can rely on Sophie Sullivan’s books to put a smile on my face, to able to lose myself in the romance, love, and devotion of her characters. The love story of Jillian and Levi is heartwarming and tender, sometimes a bit sappy, but always sincere. The town of Smile lives up to its name, and its residents are sometimes grumpy but mostly endearing! I hope I get to return to this lovely setting! I received an early copy of this book from the publisher.

3.5 Stars
Sophie delivered another adorable and heartwarming romance story. We follow our FMC Jillian "Jilly" as she tries to move on from a not so great marriage. Jilly has a 9 year old daughter, Ollie, that she focuses most of her attention on, but really uses an an excuse to not look for her happiness. Enter our MMC Levi, a childhood friend of both of her brothers, and gasp, her childhood crush. He is back in town after leaving at 17 to pursue his culinary dreams. Lucky for them both, the feelings from all those years ago were requited and are still quite strong when they reconnect. This is a wonderful story about starting over and allowing yourself to be happy even when you feel like you've failed. There is also a storyline with Levi and his father about accepting that you have to find a way through familial disagreements and disappointments. Both of them use avoidance as a coping mechanism and have to find a way through that now that Levi is back in town.

The only issue I take with the overall story was the addition of her ex-husband Andrew. I feel like that part of the story didn't need to happen as it really did not add anything to the story except a conflict that was a little overdone. Overall, a very sweet and relatively closed door and clean romance.

Get Lost With You is second chance romance that gives off a cozy hallmark vibe. The combination of relatable characters and their undeniable chemistry, makes this a fun read. This was my first novel by this author, and I can't wait to have the opportunity to read more.


Thank you so much to Sophie & St. Martin's publishing for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book so early.