I liked this book. It was a sweet 2nd chance romance. I love books in which the MMC is a chef or can cook. I ended up craving grilled cheese sandwiches and smores. Wonder why?? lol

Thank you, Sophie Sullivan and St. Martin's Press, for giving me an ARC copy of this book to review.

Thank you, Netgalley, the author, St. Martin's Press for the gifted e-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

Read this book if you like: Dual pov, single mom, best friends sister, steamy

This was so cute! I loved the previous book, and that couple is present here too. Jill is a single mom who has always liked her brother's best friend. I highly recommend this!

After meeting Jillian in Love Naturally, I couldn’t wait to read her story! As a single mom battling the aftermath of a toxic marriage, her journey to finding happiness was everything I could have hoped for. I’ve read many Sophie Sullivan books, and they’re always adorable love stories filled with delightfully charming settings and flawed characters you can’t help but love. There’s so much heart in her writing. From the tender-hearted moments to the laugh-out-loud ones, you can feel the emotional depth, and this book is once again proof of that. Jillian 100% deserved her happily ever after, and I’m happy that I was able to experience her journey!

Allyson Morgan did an excellent job of bringing Jillian’s story to life through her narration! The pacing and emotion felt genuine and allowed me to immerse myself in the story.

Thank you to RBmedia/Recorded Books, St Martin’s Press, and Sophie Sullivan for the opportunity to review this digital ARC & ALC. All opinions expressed are my own.

After realizing that the man she married wasn’t the man she thought he was Jilly has returned to her hometown with her daughter Ollie for a fresh start. It allows her to be close and work with her family, but it also brings Levi back into her life. She doesn’t believe she is ready for another relationship but not only does she find herself working with Levi but there is also the way he is with her daughter.

Levi is a chef who has recently returned to his hometown to be there for his family. Seeing Jilly again reignites the feelings he had for her as a teenager but this time around he isn’t going to hide them. He is going to show Jilly that he is the man that she and her daughter can count on to be there for him but that means showing her she can trust him with her heart.

This a second chance romance for Levi and Jilly and it is finally their time. Through life experience and maturity that realize what and who really matters however that means first overcoming the past.

It was nice to be back at Get Lost Lodge with the whole crew. This time Jillian Keller is getting her second chance at love with her brothers' best friend, who she crushed on for years as a teenager. One glance after he rolls back into town as a grown man and the crush is back with a vengeance. Only this time, she realizes that the crush is not just one=sided. They fall into a rhythm that feels so natural and easy, but when things get real, she freaks out--it isn't just her heart on the line. Her daughter is invested as well.

This is perfect for fans of second-chance, small town, single parent romances, with banter, extended family antics, and a sweet and swoony happy ending.

Thank you to SMP for my ARC.

Once again - I want to move to the fictional town of Smile, Michigan - even though it's way north and scares me because I dislike cold weather. I love the whole town's characters and way the author works these stories. Yes, we have some angst, but luckily I know this author's writing and didn't fret too much. Levi was a dream come true, although he had some issues to deal with from his past. Jilly - past issues too mixed with a intense need to protect her daughter (maybe herself more.) And Ollie - kids always make books better in my opinion! A feel-good book that will end with a Smile on your face.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin for providing an eArc of this book. All opinions are my own.

Such a cute and swoony romance! Jill and Levi were each other's high school crushes, but it was not their time. They lived separate lives, and now once again meeting in their hometown, it's like they were never really apart. Loved how their relationship with each other did not have any awkwardness after years apart. It seems like their romance was insta-love; however, keep in mind that they do have history. Levi knew what he wanted-Jill-and did not hesitate on making a move. While Jilly had some reservations, she realizes that she also deserves to be happy.

>>> Single-mom
>>> High school crush
>>> Second chance
>>> Small-town
>>> Swoony

I have to pick up the first book of this series!

Thank you to @stmartinspress for the e-arc!

I was so excited to have the eARC copy of Get Lost with You in hand that I was immediately able to start after finishing Love, Naturally. I adored Jill and Ollie in the first book and was excited to learn a bit more.

Get Lost With You is about second chances, first crushes and first loves that never quite leave. It was nice to see Levi all in from the beginning, and Jill a little hesitant.

“I think we each get wrapped up in our versions of how we expect things to go, and then when others don’t fall in line, we feel a disappointment we shouldn’t.”

The little glimpses of Becket and Presley as well as other Smile town favorites was also so fun. Hoping there will be a third book alll about Grey getting his happily ever after.

Thank you St Martin’s Griffin for this eARC to read and review.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC publication for an honest review.

First, I have to say, I want to go to the "Get Lost Lodge" If only it was a real place...:)

This is book two, but you could read this as a standalone even though there are cross characters from other books. One of my favorite tropes is childhood friends/second chance at love. Jilly and Levi crushed hard on each other growing up even though Jilly was the sister of Levi's friends. They had an almost kiss (which literally scarred him! lol) and then immediately after Levi went away to culinary school at 17. Fast forward years later...

Jilly has been back living in her childhood home with her parents, divorced after being betrayed by her husband, and raising her daughter alone while working at the Get Lost Lodge. Levi is now back as well after a successful career in the big city, he is looking for something that is missing. in life

The connection between Levi and Jilly was so sweet. While it was a little bit insta-love there was a history between the two, so it felt organic enough. Jilly was rightfully hesitant after being burned by her ex (boo hiss!) but Levi was patient and all in from the start. His interaction with Ollie made him even more genuine.

While there was some emotional turmoil for Jilly that happened all at one time, I was frustrated with her for taking such drastic measures ruled by the intensity of everything. Poor Levi! But sometimes you need that third act angst to get a grand gesture and a happy ending. Levi is total book boyfriend...and Jilly fairly quickly realizes her hasty decision (mistake!) and tries to make amends, too.

The ending couldn't have been more perfect!

4 stars

Small-town drama…Big-time feelings…

Welcome back to the small town of Smile! Jilly + Levi = Swoon!! This was a sweet and cozy read! I really liked the small town/summer camp vibes. I loved Jilly and Levi’s story - they had good chemistry and I really liked how their relationship developed.

Levi cooks! I love it when the MMC can cook - add s’mores into the mix and I am sold! I also loved his relationship with Jilly’s daughter Ollie. No spoilers, but you will love the ending!!

I really love how the start of this book started off with a high school reunion; it seemed to be the perfect way to really introduce the characters. Jillian Keller has really struggled with settling back into her hometown of Smile - this time it's as a single mom of a young daughter, Ollie, and she's not going to let anyone disrupt her routine.

This is a second chance romance, so obviously there's a history, but I absolutely loved how he was all in from the very beginning. Levi is just truly impressive - he's loving and generous with his time, and the way he treats both Jillian, and her daughter is a really beautiful thing.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

This book was a quick, feel-good read with a great cast of small-town characters (some of whom were giving me big Gilmore Girls vibes!). Not a lot happens plot-wise — the main characters are great at communication and solving conflict, which is wonderful for them but ultimately doesn’t make for the most engaging story. I also wish there was a bit more justification for why the main characters fall for each other, besides the fact that they were childhood crushes. Part of that is personal preference; I’m a big fan of the slow burn. One of my favorite parts of the book was the relationship between Levi and his dad. As someone who also moved away from their family and their hometown, I felt like their conflict was realistic, and it explored the topic in a more nuanced way than I’ve seen in other small-town romances. I recommend this book if you’re looking for a fun, charming, and easy romcom.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

I 100% love this book and this series. Second chance, brother’s best friend, single parent, small town. The tropes are here and I love it. I mean Levi. In love. And he can cook?!? And her parents house 🥹😭

And omg the uncles. I literally want to go back and visit Smile every chance I can.


Looking at you Gray………..

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review.

I am not sure why I didn’t connect with this one as much as I expected to, it just didn’t grab and keep my attention, it’s not a bad book by any means, it just wasn’t necessarily for me. But I could see a lot of people really loving this

I haven't been a fan of Sullivan's books after the first one in the radio show series, but this one brought me back to her side. I enjoyed the chemistry between the characters and the side characters were enjoyable as well.

Jillian is a single mom after removing her jerk of an ex-husband from her and her daughter's life. She's now living in her hometown of Smile and helping run her brother's resort. And then, suddenly, Levi Bright turns back up in Smile. Levi is probably best described as the one who go away, but it turns out that he would say the same about Jillian. He left for culinary school and she didn't and their would have been slipped by. But anyway, essentially, immediately upon reconnecting the two realize that there's still an attraction there. What they're also dealing with, though, are issues in their personal lives. For Levi, he came back to Smile partially because he was ready to come back home and partially because his dad had surgery and he wants to be there for him. Except Levi and his dad aren't actually getting along. At all. For Jillian, it's a low level of anxiety and panic that keeps ratcheting up due to outside forces and an inability to accept that things are changing because of said anxiety and panic.

I found Jillian remarkably relatable because I too get overwhelmed and want to scream and shut down when too many things seem to be changing at the same time and I'm not in control. Unfortunately, this was one of those times where seeing yourself in the main character makes you fully aware that it's unfair to be disliking them and yet finding yourself unable to stop. It's just that Levi was so wonderful that her panicking and pushing him away felt so truly unfair! And yet, to be loved like that. You know? All I'm saying is that a man who cooks for you should be treasured. And I would like to try that s'mores cake.

I guess to try and make this review something that could help someone outside of past me, what I'm telling you is that this book is about a man who is down bad for this woman and the woman is unable to trust or believe him because men. And if you are feeling disillusioned about the world and would find that to be a comfort, pick this book up. But if that would make you want to scream for some reason, maybe try a different book. Hopefully that somehow helps you know if this is the one for you... Seems unlikely, but here's hoping anyway.

Sophie Sullivan continues her series based in Smile, Wisconsin, home of the Get Lost Lodge. The only Keller sister, Jillian, reconnects with her teenage crush, Levi, and sparks fly! Jillian has to keep the needs of her daughter, Ollie, in mind as she fights her attraction to Levi, as well as the fact that he is long time friends with her two brothers. Levi is instantly smitten and pursues her as he finds his place back in Smile after a long absence establishing his career as a chef. He must repair his relationship with his father before life will be complete. A fun, sweet romance where the door is cracked a little, but not flung open wide. Now to read some of Sullivan's previous books!

After her divorce Jilly brought her daughter home to Smile and the arms of her family. She needed to figure out what was next. Four years later, she's found her place working with her family and looking for new ways to keep the guests of Get Lost Lodge entertained. Jilly and Ollie have found comfort and quiet joy in working with her brothers.

Levi's dad had expectations that Levi would join him as part of his repair and remodeling business. Levi had other plans for his life. Instead of going to college, Levi headed for the big city and culinary school. Now he's had it with the city and is back in Smile. He's missed home, but not the tension that still sits between him and his dad. Levi has some ideas of what he wants to do next, but first he wants to settle back into the small town life.

Levi always had a thing for Jilly. Now that they're both back in town. Levi is determined to revive their friendship, and maybe more. Jilly's divorce has made her afraid to trust, afraid to take a chance. Levi has time and he's not about to give up.

Each page of this story is infused with warmth, with friendship and with love. Add to that a dash of humor and your basic close knit family type drama. Levi has an easy going manner and a sensitive heart. He remembers good times with his dad as a kid and he dearly wants that back. Jilly's brothers, Grayson and Beckett, do what big brothers do teasing and taunting her, but offering her love, support and a shot in the arm when that's what she needs

It was the setting of the story that led me to read the first book. It was the characters and the emotions that drew me in and kept me reading. And it was the promise of both that brought me to this book. I am happy to say, I wasn't disappointed.

So, I did feel like there were some parts that kind of dragged out but overall the story was enjoyable. Jillian, back home helping her family and building her life back up after a terrible marriage has to decide if risking her stability and heart to the boy, now a man she has always loved is worth it. Levi, back home for good, must decide if the risk of losing his best friends (family) is worth pursing the girl, now woman he always held a torch for. Throw in a daughter for Jillian, very protective brothers, ex drama, a rift between Levi and his dad, and fear of making the wrong choice for everyone, they have to decide if the risk is worth the reward. You also get some information about her brother who I gathered was the focus of a previous story, and potentially her older brother as the focus of the next.

Another adorable story set in the lovable, small town of Smile. I enjoyed getting to know Levi, who was a childhood friend of the Kellers. He moved away to peruse his career as a chef and returned to settle down in his hometown. The tension and chemistry between Levi and Jilly is evident from the beginning, picking up where they left off all those years ago. Similar to book one, I loved the side characters and Get Lost Lodge setting. Being a single mom, Jilly is hesitant to let someone take her time away from her daughter, Ollie but Levi fits right in. The relationship between Ollie and Levi was so sweet.🥹 Overall, a quick, enjoyable read!