I couldn’t wait to start this one, and I absolutely DEVOURED it!! The spooky vibes!! The character growth! The callback to Lyla’s first series!! I am so excited to see where this series keeps going, and this was such a great start to the fall reading TBR!! 👻🍂

Thank you NetGalley for the arc!!

I did not like the tone of the main character towards her family. I couldn’t get past it and honestly did not finish the book because of it. We will still be purchasing the book for our store and I expect it will do well.

Contemporary romance can be very hit or miss for me, but I enjoyed Lyla Sage's Rebel Blue series and thought the paranormal element of Soul Searching seemed like a fun addition to the mix. Unfortunately, I don't think the plot and genre elements of this story ever gelled. There's a Hallmark Movie-style real estate plot, a tragic ghost story, and some awkward family drama, and none of these threads seem at all connected to each other or to the main couple's romance. We meet almost none of the local townsfolk, making the quaint mountain town of Sweetwater Peak seem deserted. I wanted to root for Collins & Brady as a couple, but they were pretty bland. Brady in particular has no distinguishing characteristics besides being kind and good at restoring furniture. This book just wasn't my cup of tea, although I continue to appreciate the way Lyla Sage writes mutual and enthusiastic consent between her main characters.

I was happy to receive this book by Lyla Sage. I loved the book, the characters were well written. That being said, I do feel that the story lagged to begin with, when you finally get to the plot it’s far into the book. But romance readers will love the story of Collins & Brady, it’s sweet with very little spice. The supernatural aspect of the story was a little bit too contrived, it just seemed to not fit. Thank you for this ARC, NetGalley

I am a huge Lyla Sage fan, but this book was a major letdown.

I’m not sure what this book was missing exactly, but it lacked something that is inherent to Sage’s past works. I didn’t buy into the main relationship, and this did not have the gothic/spooky vibes it’s marketed to have. And perhaps that’s the issue- it’s being mismarketed!

I will continue to read Sage’s next book, but even diehard fans (like myself) may struggle with this one.

Thanks for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

This book unfortunately missed the mark for me. The book read more as a stream of consciousness and I didn’t enjoy that. The characters, especially the MMC, felt so flat. The FMC was overly descriptive with her actions.

Another great story by Ms Sage! I enjoyed the characters so much, they really are two sides of the same coin. If you’re looking for a sweet read with some spooky vibes this fall, I’d definitely recommend this book. Our fmc is photographer who can see and talk with ghosts. When her career starts to go downhill, so does abilities. She goes back to her small town home to see if she can regain her gift, and ends up working for the mmc. Watching their love for one another grow as they explore the spooky spots around the town was a joy to read.

Lyla Sage has sucked me into another small town again! I adore Sage’s use of feisty inner monologues and I LOVE how she includes just the right musical artists to set the tone. Can’t wait to hear about who put a ring on Clarke’s finger!

I have been eagerly awaiting this book ever since I saw the announcement, so I was very excited to get this ARC! Lyla is an amazing writer, and I absolutely adored this delve into paranormal romance. Collin’s was a great main character, and I also really liked Brady. This was very fun, and I cannot wait to see more from Sweetwater Peak!

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for allowing me to read this eARC!

LYLA! Another beautiful setting that makes me want to live in middle-of-nowhere Wyoming. The slow burn really did her thing and the yearning kept me turning pages. Also, the paranormal elements were well done and not cheesy like they can often be. Lyla's ability to write s*x scenes gets better with every book and the stuck-together-in-a-storm trope gets me every time. *chefs kiss*

I do think I could've used a bit more background on both characters so I felt more connected to them, but overall, a great fall read that makes me want October to come sooner. I would visit Sweetwater peak any day. Thanks Dial for an early review copy!

I was really looking forward to Soul Searching, a paranormal country western is such a unique concept, and it did not disappoint! The characters are so likable, and the story itself is just delightful.

What I loved most is the way this book made me feel. It’s sweet and heartwarming, but also so sad at times, a truly bittersweet read that lingers with you after you finish. Lyla Sage has a way of crafting stories that feel both comforting and emotional, and this one was no exception.

I’ve really enjoyed Lyla’s books in the past, and Soul Searching just reminded me why. I’m already looking forward to the next book in this series!

This book! Lyla Sage keeps writing BANGERS. Please read this. I didn't expect to enjoy a lightly paranormal/small town romance this much, but here we are. Brady is such a sweet and gentle man, until you get him between the sheets. DAMN

I love Lyla Sage and her writing style. I devoured her Rebel Blue Ranch series and was so excited to hear about this book. I loved the paranormal aspect of this one, it was a fun twist. Highly recommend!

Listen I don’t give out 5 stars lightly. This was so good. Small town romance with a paranormal twist. I’m obsessed with Brady and found myself identifying with Collin’s more than I expected. Can’t wait to see what Lyla has for us next.

I'm a big time fan of the Rebel Blue Ranch books so when I got to read Soul Searching early, I was so excited. This book exceeded my expectations. It was the perfect mixture of romance, ghosts, and all of my favorite tropes. I liked that Collins and her sister could both see and talk to ghosts and I've never read a book where one of the main characters is a furniture refurbisher. I liked the connections between the main characters, like how her photographs are what inspired Brady to move to Sweetwater Peak in the first place. The plot was a great mixture of serious romance and funniness.

Appreciate the ghost story and romance combination for a different genre compared to the Rebel Blue cowboy series. Lyla Sage is fascinating at making the characters feel alive and like someone you know.
I think the ghosts and supernatural elements make this a more complex story. The romance was great and I liked the characters and their personalities. I would have liked more time on their relationship but I think the author was experimenting with a new approach.

I was hooked from chapter one. I flew through this book and couldn't put it down until I was finished. I'm now kicking myself realizing how much longer I need to wait until I can get my hands on book 2.

Collins is sarcasm and personality is someone I would instantly love to befriend, and her ability to talk to ghosts is something I've always wished I could do. Reading about her overcoming the hard things and confront issues of the past, leave a small town and return to it while not knowing if you want to stay, is something I felt I could relate too.

Brady's character was 5 stars, I feel like he's a man that we could use more of in this world. He was so good from his 1st page, and his character arc was fantastic. And reading about how him and Collins interact was entertaining, the kitchen scene was a favorite of mine.

I loved that it had a good amount of suspense, and romance and the storyline was perfect with all the side characters.

Cowboy romance with a hint of the supernatural? Not what I typically pick up, but I enjoyed reading this one! Overall pretty good.

I absolutely love how binge-able Lyla Sage's writing is - once I pick up any of her books, I really struggle to put it down - and this was no different! I love the fact that at its core it still has all of the qualities I love about Lyla's writing, yet the premise and the type of book is different to the Rebel Blue Ranch series whilst still maintaining that western vibe. I feel like the release date is perfect for the atmosphere of the story, the paranormal element gave me all of the fall longing.

I also give extra points to romance books that don't contain a third act conflict, so I greatly appreciated that there were no unnecessary hiccups for the sake of creating drama. The book was engaging and had me hooked from the start - I highly recommend!

Thank you NetGalley and Dial Press for you allowing us to review Soul Searching by Lyla Sage. There was nothing I didn't like about this book. I devoured it! I especially loved that it was low angst. This book had everything, solid swooning, ghosts, happily ever after, photography, losing yourself and finding yourself again and where you belong. If you're in the mood for low angst, re-finding yourself, love, spice and ghosts, this one is for you. I give this book a solid 10/10.