Full of the most mouth-watering food descriptions, all the boy band nostalgia a girl could want, and adult characters who know how to communicate, The Lodge is yet another cute and cozy, no spice romance novel by Kayla Olson.

I absolutely love the aesthetics of this book. It has such a comforting vibe, especially for the winter season. Kayla always does such a great job with descriptions, especially in regards to the food. I wish this ski resort was a real place I could visit!

Some parts felt a little too convenient for the plot, but the romance is super sweet and adorable and more than makes up for that. I also love that the story includes a teeny, tiny mystery that is fangirl-level exciting.

I would recommend this book to anybody looking for a warm, feel-good romance or who daydreamed about their favorite boy band growing up.

HADDDDDDD to finish this book right when I woke up this morning. It was the most coziest winter read of my life. I’ve very intrigued now by the idea of hot chocolate and pretzels?????

This was such a fun and cozy, wholesome read. I loved the choice for the setting. I loved how things weren't dragged out and every conflict seemed well timed and solved in a way that seems accurate to real life. I am definitely interested in reading more from this author!

3 Stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book gives all the cozy Hallmark romance vibes! Set in Vermont at a ski resort, Alix is ghost writing a memoir for Sebastian Green during his time with former boy band group true north.

The group broke up years prior when band member Jett Beckett disappeared. As Alix navigates through Sebastian’s voice memos and pieces together the parts of his boy band past she begins to uncover more details of Jett’s disappearance!

Definitely a predictable read but still entertaining!

Thank you to NetGalley, and Atria Books for providing me with an e-ARC.

I’m not gonna lie, I was a little unsure of this book but I’m glad I read it. It was cute and sweet and I loved the little mystery going on. Would definitely recommend. Thank you NetGalley for this incredible arc.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I flew through this one, but it was just okay to me. I liked it, but I saw the twist coming from a mile away and the romance was a little rushed for me. I did enjoy the banter between the two main characters but I got nothing out of the side characters and the MFC’s little sister annoyed me.

If you love music, boy bands and being cozy in a ski resort, then this is the perfect winter read for you.

Alix is an entertainment journalist who has been given the biggest assignment yet; to ghostwrite the memoir of famous ex boyband member Sebastian Greene. To help her really delve into the project, she’s put up at a quiet but beautiful ski resort in Vermont. The lodge is supposed to help with distractions, however the ski instructor Tyler may just become the biggest one yet.

Okay, I loved this story, the romance and Tyler may become one of the most popular book boyfriends to exist. BUT I hate the writing style. It reads as so clunky, slow and repetitive that it really takes away from the enjoyment of the story. The story itself is extremely predictable and nothing surprised me but again it’s just too cute to not like. It’s a great palate cleanser and the use of voice memos, articles and emails are a really fun addition.


Overall, I really enjoyed it but it would have been five stars if edited a bit better.

4 ⭐️

I adored this book so much 😭 holy cow I was not aware of what Kayla’s writing could do to me. This felt like an immersive experience into a ski lodge, winter storm and boy band. I couldn’t help but think about a movie of “Big Time Rush” but make it a book hahaha. Alix + Tyler were felt really authentic and believable, which can be hard when reading a rom-com but this just did it for me! I loved the setting of this book. The side characters were also enjoyable and the dynamics of different relationships kept me intrigued. This is hands down one of the coziest books I’ve read. This book was a quick and easy read, but had great structure to the plot!

Expect:

-strangers to lovers
-close proximity
-boy band
-mystery
-ski lodge setting
-winter romance

Thank you NetGalley, the author and Atria books for this ARC copy in exchange for my honest review ✨

Thank you to Arria Books for a free ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is out next week on 1/7!

Romance. Alix Morgan has been grinding away as an entertainment journalist for the past 10 years when she finally gets her big break: ghost writing Sebastian Green’s memoir. Sebastian Green was a member of THE boy band True North and after the mysterious disappearance of member Jett Beckett after an altercation between the two eight years ago, Sebestian’s start has only continued to rise. To free Alix from distraction to work on the book, Sebastian pays for Alix to stay at the idyllic and swanky Black Maple Lodge, one of the best ski destinations around. Determined to make way on the book, Alix’s plans a little derailed after crushing on her sky instructor, Tyler Fox. Add the fact that Sebastian is impossible to get ahold of and her sister is causing drama back in New York, Alix has her work cut out for her. ESPECIALLY when she uncovers a secret that could up-em everyone’s lives.

I really enjoyed this one! Obsessed with the ski lodge setting, it’s SO cozy and perfect for a winter read and made me want to get on a mountain ASAP. I didn’t love the sister drama - seemed a little crammed in and honestly didn’t care much about that dynamic. This would make such a fun rom-com movie (someone make this please)! I wish there was a liiiiiittle more spice, but overall enjoyed this one!

Looking for a cozy romance set against the snowy backdrop of Vermont? The Lodge by Kayla Olson might be just what you need.

Alix, our FMC, lands a dream job ghostwriting the memoir of a former member of the world-famous boy band True North. To help her focus, he offers her a stay in a luxurious penthouse at a picturesque lodge in Vermont—an opportunity she can't resist.

True North’s story is steeped in mystery, particularly the unexplained disappearance of one of its members, Jett. Rumors swirl about whether he ran away, vanished, or met a darker fate. As Alix dives into writing the memoir, she also finds herself drawn to her charming neighbor, Tyler, a ski instructor who proves to be a sexy distraction.

While piecing together the past and navigating her budding romance, Alix edges closer to uncovering the truth about Jett’s disappearance—whether the world is ready for it or not.

This book delivers a sweet, low-stakes escape with a touch of mystery. While I personally wished for more heat in the romance, readers looking for a closed-door, feel-good story should give this one a try.

As soon as I heard about “The Lodge” I knew I wanted to apply for an e-ARC! I’m an avid snowboarder, and I actually live in a very tiny ski town, so I knew this book was going to be perfect for me!

This book did not disappoint and I loved the cozy ski resort vibes! The plot was really well written, and while I guessed the plot twist early on, it was still so well done!

I was 100% interested in this book the entire time. It kept me entertained the whole way through, and I didn’t want to put it down.

The MMC was a cinnamon roll and I LOVE cinnamon rolls. All of the dates planned by the MMC were SO DREAMY!

The Lodge is the PERFECT winter romance read!

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books, and Kayla Olson for providing me with a free e-ARC of the Lodge in exchange for my honest review.

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3.5/5

This had the best cozy vibes and would be perfect to curl up with this winter! The lodge where Alix is staying sounds absolutely gorgeous and even though I have no desire to ski I would love to stay there just for the food and the ice skating. Alix and Tyler’s developing relationship was so charming and sweet, the little dates he planned for them were beyond adorable. While I adored them there were some truly awful secondary characters that never redeemed themselves fully for me. This was light and fluffy, very Hallmark movie style problems but overall really cute, despite the little twist being really obvious.

I loved The Reunion and was super excited to read her upcoming title.
The Lodge by Kayla Olson was everything I wanted!
This story is comical, witty, romantic, and so heartfelt. I can’t think of a single thing to change, and I cannot wait to see what others think of it as well!
These characters were so sweet and likable.
I loved every page of this book and I was devastated that it didn’t continue for 300 more pages.
The perfect story to curl up with and devour.

What a delight!!!! I enjoyed The Reunion so I was excited to recieve an ARC of The Lodge. This was the perfect winter romcom! I loved the setting, the romance, and the surprise!

Another winner by Kayla Olson! This one was even better than her first novel. I loved the romance elements and how she weaves together a mystery with the romance. You'll want to pick this one up.

I just could not get into this book and ended up DNF-ing it at 20%. I wanted to love it but it wasn’t for me. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this arc ebook in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

3.5 stars

When I requested an eARC of The Lodge, I was thinking it would be a cozy read for a cold day. I can say that I was right about that! The Lodge is a book I sat down to read and I was done before I knew it. Kayla Olson's writing style makes this book hard to put down and makes it hard to stop reading.

If I'm honest, I kind of have some mixed feelings about The Lodge. When I started reading, I was getting five star vibes. Once I guessed what the twist was, and that took over a big part of the story, I enjoyed it a little less. I understand what the author was working towards, but part of me just didn't love the mystery aspect of this one.

That being said, The Lodge also had so many things that I loved. As a boy band fan when I was a teenager, the fact that Alix was ghostwriting the memoir of a former boy band member had me smiling. Add a perfect location in wintry Vermont, and I was wishing I was where Alix was curled up with a good book. The descriptions had me wanting to book my ticket immediately.

I also have to talk about the romance. Tyler was such a sweet MMC and he definitely earned a spot on the book boyfriend list. He was so sweet with Alix and I loved the small gestures that made her feel cared for. Both of them clearly had their walls up for many reasons, but they just fit! I smiled quite a bit while they interacted and went on dates. The epilogue definitely gave me everything I needed for these two.

The side characters in this book also need to be mentioned. Alix's best friend, Chloe, was the best, and couldn't stop me from laughing out loud. The people we meet at the resort were fun and the other members of the boy band we meet, were interesting to say the least. All in all, I really enjoyed The Lodge. Even if there were a few things I didn't completely love. I'll definitely pick up more books by Kayla Olson.

3 stars. I’m not confident that this was the book for me.

The premise was interesting but it was too easy to unravel. I didn't feel connected to the characters. The backstory with the ex-boyfriend felt underdeveloped and because of that the comparisons were awkward. The chemistry between the characters was missing for me. The developed feelings after just a tiny short amount of time felt forced. I was missing fun and giggle worthy banter. The miscommunication with the family was also weird. The texts barely seemed to resolve it? Felt like a bit of a bandaid wrap up.

The Lodge is such a sweet, cozy romance for all of the boy band girlies! I loved that it was wintery but not set during Christmas. Alix is ghostwriting a celebrity memoir and goes to a ski resort in Vermont to be able to meet her deadline. The format is unique with news articles, social media threads, voice memos, etc. throughout which made it really fun. There’s also a mystery element to the book, but I guessed the plot twist almost immediately. Loved all of the cozy vibes and the relationship between Alix & Tyler. I have to say that Alix’s sister was probably the most annoying character ever 🫣 There were some things at the end that felt rushed or didn’t quite add up to me but overall a really fun!

⭐️ 4.5/5

This was the perfect wintery read for my December! Ghostwriter, Alix, needs to focus, but how can she when she meets her next-door neighbor who turns out to be a total hottie? Throw in the insistence from her best friend to get out and enjoy the mountain and the fact that her new neighbor, Tyler, is a ski instructor. She might as well take advantage of the location… as long as she gets in time to write, right?

Currently ghostwriting a memoir for boyband frontrunner, Sebastian Greene, Alix also finds herself grappling with the mystery that is the disappearance of Jett Beckett, the OTHER lead singer for said boyband. But there’s something fishy about Sebastian’s voice note saying that Jett’s disappearance was the best thing to happen to him… Oof.

I forget how much I love a celebrity romance until I’m in the thick of it. This book filled me with such nostalgia, from boyband fanaticism to skiing with my family when I was growing up. There was also some added mystery that had me trying to figure out where in the world was Jett Beckett?

The beginning of the story was a bit slow, but the story eventually ramped up and I found myself flipping the pages of the last half, anxious to see what happened next. I had so much fun hypothesizing with my friends, Sabra and Kayleigh, as we buddy read together. Always a fun time in the group chat!

Though a smidge insta-lovey, this was such a cozy winter romance. I loved the added mystery and truly had so much fun reading it.

Thank you Atria for the advanced copy!

I really loved Kayla Olson's first book, The Reunion, so when The Lodge showed up, I requested it immediately. She writes fantastic characters with depth and complexity. All believable conflicts with truly no eyeroll romance tropes if you know what I mean. If you're a fan of closed door romances, I would also recommend her for that.

I read the Lodge in a little over a day, on a cold, icy day in December, just before Christmas, and it was the perfect mood read. The main character is tasked with ghostwriting a memoir with a BackStreet/NSYNC esque lead singer, only to be gifted a month away in Vermont at a luxury ski resort. Her neighbor next door has ghosts of his own, and while teaching her to ski, she begins to think maybe he has a tie to the boyband as well. It was just on the touch of unbelievable that makes a romance novel fun and I was here for it!