everyone needs to read this right now!!!!! What started off as the cutest romance ever with exceptionally funny banter quickly took a wild twist! Although I did anticipate a plot twist, how it unfolded was not what I would have expected at all!! I loved the character building of our FMC feeling insecure about her work and life to being the one her sister looks up to and helping the MMC overcome his own battles. I will definitely be rereading this again and again. I laughed and I cried. Thanks to netgalley I was able to read this ARC, and now I will be ordering immediately.

Thank you to Netgalley, Kayla Olson, and Atria books for the ebook ARC! I read The Reunion and loved it, so I was excited about this one!

This also has one of my favorite settings for a story, in a secluded place with a snowstorm on the way. I also love a bit of a celebrity element. This one is about a ghostwriter who is tackling a former boy band member’s memoir. A boy band that has been missing one of its stars for the past eight years after he disappeared. Where might he be? 😉

A bit of close proximity, a snowy ski resort with a small town vibe, celebrity status, and more. A very enjoyable read!

The Lodge by Kayla Olson follows Alix Morgan, a ghostwriter for a celebrity.
This book was really cute, cozy, fast-paced and enjoyable. The cozy, snowy winter vibes were everything in this book. I liked the closed room romance.
Highly recommended for your cute cozy winter reading.
Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and Kayla Olson for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

જ⁀➴ 4/5 ⭐️

✧.➛ you have to risk making mistakes in the first place if you’re ever going to get better at dealing with them

2025.01.05

💌 release date: jan 7

꒰ ❄️꒱ - this book follows alix who’s ghost writing for a celebrity. she gets the chance to stay at a penthouse in a luxurious ski resort to complete her writing and jumps at the opportunity. she finds out she has a pretty hot neighbor at her penthouse, turns out he's ski instructor. they chat and he starts to help her out on the slopes and they spend more time together, having dinner and going skating. lines start to blur and they end up catching feelings. this is pretty insta love, completely clean so it's just some heavy making out, 13+, and it's perfect for winter.


꒰💞꒱ - cute winter story about a writer and a ski instructor who are neighbors falling in love. one’s a writer and the other’s a ski instructor. the main characters are easily likeable, tyler was so sweet. both are witty and perceptive, seeing right through the other. it was pretty wholesome and sweet, with cozy vibes. perfect read for a snowy day in! super fast and easy ready - takes place on a ski resort.

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꒰🚠꒱ tropes
🤍neighbors
❄️boyband
🤍writer x ski instructor
❄️small town
🤍closed door
❄️snowed in


thank you so much to atria books and netgalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review

I read this in one day, in nearly one sitting. It’s cozy and adorable but also contains a mystery with enough tension that I was wide awake until the end.

Alix is a pop culture journalist who is pivoting to ghostwriting the memoir of one of the members of True North - formerly one of the biggest boy bands in the world that fell apart after another member disappeared. The disappearance of Jett Beckett is part of the story she’s crafting, and she gets sent off to a world class fancy ski resort to work. And meets super hot ski instructor Tyler. Their connection is immediate and he’s a distraction as much as a support. As Alix both falls in love and unravels a mystery, things are more complicated than she can anticipate.

There’s a lot going on here - Alix’s family dynamics, her professional history, her re-examination of her career, and her feelings about relationships. Tyler sets a high bar as far as dates go and it makes Alix question her cynicism.

It’s also so delightfully cozy. This is such a perfect read for dark moody January because it will bring you light.

Alix Morgan has been hired to ghostwrite the memoir of famous boy band member, Sebastian Green. He puts her up in a penthouse suite at a ski lodge in Vermont so Alix can write without disturbances, but she is soon distracted by the handsome ski instructor next door, Tyler. Alix begins to dive into Sebastian’s world, questioning what happened regarding his missing band member, Jett Beckett, while squeezing in some time on (and off) the slopes with Tyler.

The This was the perfect sweet, cozy winter romance! The story encompasses a fun, pop culture vibe with Alix as an entertainment journalist writing memoir of a boy band member, set against an idyllic winter backdrop. I enjoyed the romance between Tyler and Alix, and found myself rooting for them throughout the book. I’d recommend curling up with this book on a snowy day!

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for my gifted physical and digital copies!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books, for this ARC and the opportunity to share what I think! All opinions are my own.

Publication day is January 7th!

The setting is truly the standout feature of this book. The descriptions of the lodge make it feel like stepping into a snow globe. The wintry atmosphere is super cozy.

The characters however, left much to be desired. Lauren and Sebastian, were extremely unlikable. I can get behind an unlikeable character, but their unpleasantness didn’t add much to the story. Instead of deepening the plot, their presence felt more like a distraction.

I couldn’t help but notice the repetitive mentions of Alix's daily honey nut latte and her outfit choices. These details, while adding a touch of realism, detracted from more meaningful character development and the romance between Alix and Tyler. I found myself wishing the story spent more time on their connection rather than the minutiae of Alix’s daily life writing Sebastian's memoir.

Although this book is marketed as adult, it read far more like YA. Generally I'm not the biggest fan of YA romance, so it left me wishing for more maturity in the narrative.

While the book was enjoyable enough for a light read, it's not one that will stick with me. I feel like it's one of those books that I'll forget in a month. Overall, "The Lodge" offers a cozy escape into a wintry setting, but it lacked the depth and lasting impact I hoped for.

Just a cute, cozy little winter romcom ✨

I loved the mystery aspect & the characters were very sweet! The snowy, wintery vibes in this one are unmatched ❄️⛷️⛄️

Thank you NetGalley & Atria Books for this ARC!

For anyone who has boyband or had boyband fantasies, this book is the fulfillment of those fantasies 😂

I’m not a super fan of celebrity romance because their life under the spotlight always comes with drama but I have to say, I did enjoy this one! I finished it in one day. I was that invested 😅

Our female lead, Alix is an entertainment journalist. Her latest assignment is to ghostwrite a memoir of a famous pop star (a star who is part of a boyband with a member who famously just disappeared) With her Brooklyn apartment being too distracting for her writing process, they arranged for her to stay at a ski resort in Vermont. There she meets a cute ski instructor and that’s how our story starts…

I saw great reviews about this book before I started reading it and honestly, it did not disappoint! I love all the cute dates and witty banter. The mystery behind the missing boyband member. And omg snowed-in at a ski resort in Vermont?! I loved it!

This book comes out tomorrow. Definitely recommend for you to add to your reading list if you love celebrity romance!!

💭 Did you love boybands before?? Who were your favorites??
☕️ Mine were Westlife, this Asian group F4 😂, and obviously Backstreet Boys!

The Lodge is a book by Kayla Olson. In it, Alix Morgan has just received the job of a lifetime, ghostwriting a memoir for a former member of the boy band True North. He offers her a penthouse at a ski lodge in Vermont and she jumps at the chance to write in peace. There is so much drama with how True North ended and fans eagerly await the memoir. Along the way, she meets Tyler who is a ski instructor who she quickly falls for. Alix's work hits a big twist.

I really enjoyed Alix and Tyler. Tyler was very down-to-earth along with Alix. There was no big drama between them or 3rd act breakup. They had cute dates and a wonderful progression. There are side characters thrown in that added to the story like the egotistical Sebastian or the quirky barista Makenna. The small side story with Alix's sister was tiring because her sister is so immature!

There is a twist that is pretty obvious once you start the book but it doesn't take away. I really enjoyed the news articles/blog posts, etc between each chapter. It kind of gives a little more backstory to the band.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the e-ARC. This review is my own opinion.

4.25 stars. Alix lands a huge opportunity for her writing career - to ghostwrite a memoir for a famous celebrity, Sebastian Green. Sebastian was part of a boy band, True North, who had a member vanish 8 years ago without a trace. Alix is put up in a fancy penthouse lodge in Vermont to have a place to work on the memoir and connect with Sebastian as needed. In the meantime, Alix meets Tyler; a ski instructor on site who has a soft spot for her. Alix begins to juggle her blooming career and her first love interest in years.

This was so cute! I could have read the book in one sitting if I had set my mind to it. I am a big fan of books with celebrities and how they navigate the spotlight vs. their personal life - so this definitely reached its target audience. Tyler seemed too good to be true and there were a few things I felt were unrealistic about his connection with Alix; however, it did not stop me from fully enjoying this read! It was perfect to cozy up with in the cold weather and felt like I was there with Alix out on the slopes!

I really enjoyed this one! It was a fun, cozy read. I loved the thought of the entire story taking place at a ski lodge. The characters were likable and the boy band vibe was so much fun. It reminded me of all the boy bands I grew up loving (I still love them all btw). It did feel a little predictable, but I ate this story up. I liked how this story flows and how close everyone was. I really liked how Alix, the FMC, ended up and the status she had with her family. Tyler, the FMC, was kind and supportive. I really enjoyed this book; I feel like inside through it and I wanted more, but I didn’t feel like the book was lacking at all.

Couldn't have asked for a better first read of 2025 than this one.

Alix just got her big break as the ghostwriter of a memoir by Sebastian Green, a former member of the boy band. And when he offers her a penthouse at a luxurious resort in Vermont, she jumps at the chance to work there. As she begins her research of the missing lead singer remains, she also takes up ski lessons with a handsome instructor named Tyler. As Alix and Tyler fall in love on the slopes, Alix’s work takes a complicated turn.

This story is so much more than a just love story & that's what makes it ao profound. I was pulled into it from the very first page & finished it in one go as it was unputdownable. I'd say that if you've ever been a fan of a boy band, then don't think twice about picking this up.

Told solely from Alix's pov, this not only deals with Alix falling in love with someone so deeply but also how one-sided perspectives can ruin someone's life. I appreciated how this story dealt with the real issues in the showbiz industry, of how easy it is to lose sense of what's right & what's wrong.

The romance was probably the most comforting thing ever. I was thrilled to watch Alix & Tyler fall for each other & tryst each other in such a small amount of time. I absolutely loved how Kayla handled some conflicts that could've escalated very quickly & without causing any major 3rd act breakup.

2025 reading is off to a great start!! Can't wait for the world to talk about this book!

<i>Thank you Netgalley and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.<i>

This was a lighthearted, although predictable rom com. The premise was interesting and the writing was good - I especially liked the "historical" blog posts throughout.

The characters were well written with one exception: Alix's sister Lauren. I found her to be too high strung and annoying, regardless of her role in how the story played out.

As this was my first Kayla Olsen book, I would definitely read another.

This was soo good, i started it going blind. Doesn’t disappoint at all.

A very good romcom romance to put on your January TBR, cute cozy vibes!

4 stars

This was a decently original story in my opinion and I found it intriguing. There was a portion in the middle that felt a little repetitive but otherwise I enjoyed the book. The writing was great and I really enjoyed the news articles/voice memo transcripts/text conversations etc in between chapters a lot. I do see some sites calling this a holiday romance though which is not ture.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

Summary:
Alix Morgan just scored her dream gig: ghostwriting a memoir for Sebastian Green, former heartthrob of the boy band True North. Even better, Sebastian hooks her up with a posh Vermont resort stay so she can write in style (goodbye, noisy apartment; hello, luxury penthouse!).

But it’s not all spa days and mountain views. While sifting through Sebastian’s memos, Alix can’t ignore the lingering mystery of Jett Beckett, the band’s elusive frontman who disappeared without a trace. True North fans want answers, and Alix might be closer to finding them than she expected.

But it’s not all work—cue Tyler, the ridiculously charming ski instructor who makes falling on the slopes totally worth it. Between solving band mysteries, penning a career-defining memoir, and navigating a budding romance, Alix has her hands full. Can she piece together the truth without sliding off course? Fun, flirty, sweet and full of twists, this one’s a page-turner you don’t want to miss!

Thoughts:

What’s not to love? A juicy dose of celebrity intrigue and mystery, a behind-the-scenes look at ghostwriting, and a dreamy Vermont ski lodge setting that made me want to book a cabin ASAP. Oh, and let’s not forget Tyler—the hot, charming ski instructor-next-door who stole my heart right along with Alix’s. The way everything tied together at the end was so rewarding, and I had an absolute blast reading it. Cozy, warm, and totally perfect for this time of year, this book is like a steaming cup of cocoa on a snowy day—comforting, fun, and impossible to put down!

Thank you to @authorkaylaolsen, @NetGalley and @atriabooks for the gifted ebook arc. All opinions expressed are my own.

it was great overall. great job.The Lodge is one of the cutest stories ever and it needs to be made into a movie ASAP! 🥹💕🎿❄️☃️ It’s the perfect winter read to pull up in with a hot cocoa in hand and relax under a blanket with. I am 100% the target audience for this book because I absolutely love boy bands! 🫶🎶🎸🥁 I grew up listening to NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Jonas Brothers, and One Direction so I love that this was such a huge aspect to this story. In other words I love absolutely everything about this story! ❤️

Soooooo good and realistic. I love all the characters and the storyline, especially the mystery of Jett Beckett.

3.75⭐️

Alix is an entertainment reporter who has just gotten a job ghostwriting the memoir of Sebastian Green, the lead singer of the famous boy band, True North. She had covered them at the height of their fame, until one of the members, Jett, just disappeared after a concert 8 years ago. In order to focus on the writing, Sebastian sends Alix to a penthouse at a ski lodge in Vermont. And there she meets her ski instructor neighbor Tyler.

I immediately liked Tyler, I thought he was so sweet and I loved all of the dates he planned with Alix. He cooked her dinner, took her ice-skating and to the top of a mountain to watch a meteor shower...I mean so swoony. I liked the dynamic between Tyler and Alix as well they seemed to enjoy each other's company and had a lot of fun together.

This is the perfect book to read in the winter, the snowy ski lodge in Vermont was such a perfect setting and I definitely wanted to be there. The characters we meet at the resort were fun and I enjoyed them.

What I was not expecting was the mystery that was woven throughout the story. The missing band member became a bigger part of the story and that kept me turning the pages. It was such a fun addition to the story, even if I had the mystery figured out fairly early it didn't take away at all.

I also really enjoyed the mixed media in the book, the different entertainment articles about the band, text messages, social media posts. All were fun and added so much to the story.

There were some parts that I wish were developed a bit more. I would've liked more detail about the dynamic with Alix and her family. It was mentioned a bunch, but I would've liked some sort of resolution to that. I also would've liked a little more relationship development between Alix and Tyler, I really liked their dynamic and I would've liked the relationship to be a bit deeper than it was.

Overall, I did enjoy this book. It was a quick, easy read. It brought back so much nostalgia surrounding boy bands and that crazy fandom. The setting was also so cozy and perfect.