This is a feel-good, small-town romance about second chances that both characters didn't realize was a second chance! Jilly and Levi both had feelings for each other, but circumstances in life led them down different paths. When Levi ends up back in his hometown, he picks up where he left off with Jilly, but this time holds nothing back and lets her know exactly how he feels. Jilly has been hurt before and has trust issues, which plays a huge factor in them navigating life, both personally and professionally. There is a perfect amount of swoon and spice in this book!

(I received a complimentary ecopy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are my own. Thank you Netgalley, St. Martin's Publishing Group and Sophie Sullivan.)

Wonderful story, great character development, great writing! Highly recommend this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it

Another sweet love story by Sophie Sullivan, Get Lost With You explores the growing relationship between Levi, returned home after many years away studying and working as a chef, and Jilly, a divorcee with a young daughter who works at her family's lodge in their hometown. Both have issues: Levi is estranged from his father and Jilly is recovering from her emotionally abusive marriage to a narcissist. The side characters, mostly comprised of their respective families, include siblings, parents, and Jilly's young daughter, Ollie. All the characters are believable, and the story is engaging, touching, and humorous in spots. My one quibble would be with the third act breakup, which seemed just a little contrived, as Jilly second-guesses her trust in Levi with, it seems to me, little reason to do so. However, the story is enjoyable and absorbing enough to overcome this for me. I'd recommend this to lovers of romance and family stories.

Jillian Keller, a single mom, is content with her structured life in Smile, helping her brother run Get Lost Lodge. Levi Bright, a chef returning to his hometown, seeks a fresh start. When they reconnect, their old feelings resurface. As they work together at the lodge, Jilly must overcome her past fears to embrace what the future holds with Levi and her daughter, Ollie.

Overall, this book was an absolute delight and a breeze to read. The romance was incredibly sweet, and witnessing Jilly's journey of opening her heart to trust and love again after all she's been through was truly beautiful. Levi's unwavering support and patience with Jilly added an extra layer of heartwarming charm to the story. I really enjoyed the characters in this book.

However, I wish there had been more closure with Andrew's storyline. Additionally, a bit more of a slow burn between Jilly and Levi would have helped me connect with the story better. Despite these minor points, they didn't detract from my overall enjoyment of the book.

If you are looking for a sweet, cozy, small town romance- give this one a read when it releases mid Feb 2025!

Spice: 1/5 (closed door)
Rating: 3.5/5

Tropes:
Second Chance
Small Town
Friends to Lovers
Best Friend's Sister
Return to Hometown

Thank you St Martin's Press, Sophie Sullivan, and Net Galley for this ARC. All thoughts are my own.

I love a Sophie Sullivan book!!! I’ve had this arc for seemingly forever and just kept putting off!! But it was worth the wait! Being back in Smile was SO SWEET! Jilly and Levi are the PERFECT right person wrong time second chance romance. I loved watching their pieces fall into place!! And seeing everyone again was such a treat!

This was low angst but lots of feelings!! Levi was IN from the second he saw Jillian again, and I really loved that. Jillian was a little more unsure. Not about her feelings! She has had feelings for him forever! But she had a lot on the line, and while Levi was back and telling her he wasn’t anywhere it was still hard for her to really trust that. But he was willing to let her figure things out and really just prove her that he wasn’t going anywhere!! And it was worthy but wait!

And really they were SO SWEET together! And it was PERFECT how easily Ollie and Levi got along! And that little girl is not afraid to speak her mind. I loved how seamlessly they all became a sweet little family. It was truly exactly what Jillian needed!

I cannot wait to be back in Smile for Grayson’s story?! And maybe even Lainey?! And to figure out why Leo and Liam are fighting!!? And Sophie has a Christmas book coming out this year??? And I haven’t read her most recent release, Can’t Help Falling in Love, so I’m probably going to do that ASAP!

Thank you to SMP for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Thanks to NetGalley for an eARC of this book. It was the first book that I have read by Sophie Sullivan. I really enjoyed it and am glad to see she has another book in what looks like is going to be a series. (It looks like the first book is about two other character that are side characters in this book. I definitely plan to read that book now.) I really enjoyed all of the characters. I like that she made there be some conflict, but it still had a happy ending. I was rooting for the characters. This story is about Jilly and Levi. They both grew up in Smile, Michigan, moved away, but are now back. Jilly has been through a divorce and has a young daughter, so she is very cautious about dating or being in a relationship. One day, she runs into her old crush, Levi, who has moved back to town to help his parents out, and they both realize that they still have feelings for each other. Levi is content to take things slowly, though, because he knows Jilly was deeply hurt by her ex-husband. Smile is a small town, and both their families are friends. He knows that he doesn't want to ruin their friendship while trying to pursue a romantic relationship with her. He is also cautious because he doesn't want to hurt her daughter either. Not long after they decide to start a relationship, though, there are several big changes coming, and her ex-husband tries to come back into her life. Jilly can't handle all of the changes and wants to protect her daughter from being hurt. Will she be able to find a way to be together with Levi, or will she decide to end the relationship for good? Will she be able to handle all of the changes, or will she run away from the support of her family?

“Levi was pretty sure he’d never wanted to kiss a woman this badly except for one other time in his life. And it was the same woman.”

This sweet second-chance romance is a gentle, loving story with very little angst or tension. Levi returns to the small town of Smile, Michigan, looking for a new kind of life. Jilly is building a new life with her daughter Ollie after a bad marriage. She intends to keep the bad things out of her and Ollie’s life from now on, which means she isn’t interested in taking a risk on her teenage crush. But Levi patiently helps her let down her defenses. I loved all the declarations of love. The makeup scene after the third act breakup was well worth the angst.

Jilly’s family dynamic was so much fun thanks to her great brothers. This book has beautiful scenery in a great location, fun scenes, and a cast of characters you want to keep hanging out with after reading the book.

This was a bit tedious. It’s a common sort of small-town romance, but there really isn’t much plot there. A successful chef returns home to a small Michigan island and quickly falls again for the sister of one of his friends whom he’d liked in high school. She falls for him, but she has a nine-year old daughter and has lived through a bad first marriage. So she’s hesitant. They see each other, fall right back into love. She has qualms, and surprise, surprise, it all works out in the end. Meanwhile, the author depicts many scenes of their wholesome interactions together. I found myself skimming through whole chapters because not much was really going on.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's press for the E-ARC of this title.

I really love Sophie Sullivan's writing style. I love that she doesn't use miscommunication as a tool to drive the plot. Her characters are honest with their feelings, and she depicts mature relationships.

Levi and Jilly both had crushes on each other when they were younger. When Levi arrives back in their small town, all of their feelings come rushing back. Neither shy away from words nor their emotions with each other. Again, the honesty is so refreshing for a romance book.

Jilly's life is a bit more complex being a divorcee and single mom. Giving into her wants and desires isn't something any mother takes lightly and figuring out how Levi fits into her puzzle bleeds depth into the story.

Levi's also struggling to find his place and where he fits. Jilly is his best friend's little sister, he fails to measure up to his fathers expectations, and every choice he makes is based on his love for Jilly.

I really enjoyed this one. It is a closed-door, small-town romance and a simple and fast read.

This book is a second-chance romance that takes place in the same small town as another unconnected stand alone by this author that I haven't read yet. This book was felt good to read and I thought the romance was heartwarming. I also loved that Levi was a single dad and loved how amazing of a dad he was to his daughter.

“Lightning,” she whispered, pulling back. She literally left him dazed. He stared at her through lowered lids. “What?”“It’s not supposed to strike the same spot twice, but every kiss with you is good.”

Cute and easy to read second chance romance with a distinct Hallmark movie vibe! Small town romance at its sweetest.

Thank you to St Martins Press and Sophie Sullivan for the arc!

This was a sweet love story set in a small town. A full cast of characters including a big loyal family. I found the story to be nice and easy to read. It never really had a spark for me and I found it hard to connect to the love story. I wanted to love it because second chance love is my favorite trope but it just didn’t ever pull me in. I enjoyed seeing the main character rising from a difficult past and all the characters were enjoyable. It just felt lacking depth for me. Also while this is considered a stand alone, I definitely think reading the previous book would have helped.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are mine alone.

It reads like a Hallmark movie with the MCs immediately admitting their attraction to each and getting into a relationship, but the issues have very little to do with them. The bigger issues - distant father, ex husband, parents moving away - felt like they were resolved quickly without any angst.

I liked this author’s previous books but this one missed the mark for me personally. 2.5 stars.

Such a cute second-chance romance. The perfect feel-good cozy readm I've never read a book by this author but I will be definitely picking more up moving forward.

Friends to lovers will always be my favorite trope! To be honest, there’s not a book with that trope that I haven’t liked. I thought this was cute, well written and an easy one to recommend to lovers of romance.

Get Lost with You by Sophie Sullivan was a cute second chance, friends to lovers novel, which is a type that I enjoy. I thought it got a little bogged down in the middle because the FMC was not confident in herself or her decisions regarding the MMC, in spite of the fact that he was a gem and his intentions were very clear. I found her character to be somewhat less developed than his. In spite of this, I did enjoy the book and will look for more of this author's work in the future. Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

Get Lost with You is a heartwarming second-chance romance set in the charming small town of Smile, where the promise of love and healing runs deep. Jillian Keller, a woman who's found stability and contentment running the family lodge while raising her daughter, never expects her carefully controlled life to be upended by Levi Bright. After chasing his culinary dreams in the big city, Levi returns to Smile, hoping to reconnect with his roots and start fresh. The chemistry between Jillian and Levi is undeniable, and Sullivan does an excellent job of balancing their personal growth with the rekindling of their past romance. The story’s sweetness, combined with just enough tension to keep things interesting, creates a feel-good narrative that will leave readers rooting for the couple's happily ever after.

While the romance is lovely, the story sometimes leans heavily into familiar tropes, and the conflicts between the characters feel predictable. Jillian's reluctance to open up because of past heartache, combined with the classic “best friend’s sibling” dynamic, adds some drama, but the plot rarely ventures into surprising territory. Still, Sullivan’s writing shines through with her knack for creating lovable characters and capturing the warmth of small-town life. The pace of the romance flows smoothly, and fans of sweet, low-stakes love stories will find much to enjoy in Get Lost with You. With a perfect balance of romance, personal growth, and community charm, it’s a delightful, easy escape for readers in search of a cozy, feel-good read.

My ranking for this book is 2.5⭐️

I was so intrigued by the description of this book. I love friends to lovers books and when they are both harboring secret crushes.

The reason for my lower ranking is (1) the 3rd person narrative. I don't love books that are told this way unless it's done well. I think I don't feel as immersed into the story. (2) The change between the FMC name and nicknames was too much: Jillian, Jill, Jilly...I was like just pick one please. (3) The book was slow, the MMC was very transparent with his feelings but for whatever reason the FMC had reservations that I couldn't grasp.

I didn't know this book was the second book in a series going into it. I don't think it's absolutely necessary to read the first one to read this one, but there was some references to other characters that I probably would have understood better from being introduced in the first book. I don't think I'll look for the first book or continue the series, but wasn't awful.

Thanks Netgalley and Sophie Sullivan and St. Martin's Press for the eArc copy to review.

Get Lost with You is a dual-POV second-chance romance. Jillian is a single mother raising her nine-year-old while working at the family’s lodge. When her high school crush Levi returns to their small town she can’t believe it. Levi, who left town to have a career as a chef is happy to return home, and even happier to reconnect with his former crush, Jillian. Jill is a little hesitant about giving her heart away, but Levi is there to cherish it.

This was a sweet, fade-to-black second-chance romance. It was great to see Jillian get her own story, and I loved her daughter Ollie. Levi was absolutely perfect, a dream partner. Definitely worth the read.


Read dates: 01/06/2025 - 01/07/2025
Goodreads review: 01/07/2025
Instagram review: 01/08/2025
Blog review: 02/11/2025

I love a Sophie story and I love this world that she has created in Smile. I enjoyed this story of single mom Jilly and chef Levi a lot. It was very light and easy and great for a snow day. I liked that the problems were real but weren't over done. I liked that their fears were valid but not over inflated. It's just what we want for a cozy read and props to Sophie for bringing in a little heat to Jilly and Levi's story!