This was a quick, cute romance read. While I wasn't fully in love with either main characters (Presley and Beckett) I still enjoyed it enough. 3.5 stars.

This is super charming! Tropes include small town, fish out of water, forced proximity, opposites attract, and found family. I really liked how kind Presley and Beckett were to each other even when they were butting heads.

I started out with my eyes and switched to audio. I can’t fully decide if I liked the narration by Julie Rogers. At times I thought it was very good, but then it could occasionally slip into being a bit robotic.

**I received an eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**

I absolutely adore Sophie Sullivan’s books. As always, this was a cozy, closed-door romance. I loved the small town support system and thought Ollie was the perfect side-character. I’ve visited Mackinaw Island several times, so it was very easy for me to picture the island and I thought Sophie did an incredible job at representing the relaxed, loving, non-tropical island experience.

3.5 stars

Love, Naturally is a super cute and wholesome small town, fish-out-of-water romance. Presley is a hotel concierge who loves the big city who finds herself taking a trip to the wilderness, where activities like hiking and fishing are on the menu. She then meets a lovely guy named Beckett, with who she has an immediate connection. But can they be more in the short amount of time they have together?

I enjoyed this book. I found that their connection was believable and enjoyable to read about. They also had side plots in relation to their jobs that I liked well enough, more so when it comes to Beckett. The setting was also so well set it made me want to go and bike around Smile! The book is double pov which I find works best for romance, though the way it was written it was sometimes hard to tell which person we were supposed to be following (its in 3rd person). I found it more confusing towards the middle honestly, which also dragged on a bit for me. Like are you guys doing this or not? It could honestly get a bit childish at times like you guys are adults not teenagers.

If this ends up being a series I might check them out as well.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the eARC. All opinions are my own.

This book gives you all the warm fuzzy feelings that signify Fall and happy reading. Presley Ayers is a City Girl and she know knows it, but who also knows that a relationship means more than just what she knows she likes. In her attempt to bring more to their relationship, Presley plans a vacation to the Get Lost Lodge that will show how.much she is will to learn and share to her boyfriend. But what she finds is a great new world of romantic love, family and understanding. This well written romantic comedy that is perfect for any Lifetime movie fan. If snuggling up to watch a well plotted Netflix original is A great night in, this is a hit for you

Love Naturally is the first book in a new series by Sophie Sullivan. Presley Ayers is a concierge at an exclusive hotel in Great Falls, Michigan. She can tell you about champagne and caviar, but knows nothing about camping, fishing, hiking of nature. She will put up with it for her boyfriend, so surprises him with a vacation for two at the Get Lost Lodge near Lake Michigan. He tells her he wants to take a buddy, not her and promptly dumps her. Presley takes back her gift and decides to go alone. She is picked up at the dock by Beckett Keller, and it is obvious to him that she is in the wrong place. The lodge is crumbling, he's trying to rebuild it and doesn't have time to entertain or put up with who he refers to as "Ms. Fish-Out-of-Water". As much as they have not interest in getting involved with anyone, they can't ignore the pull they have toward one another. They say opposites attract.

This is a fun opposites attract rom-com. I liked Presley, especially that she was willing to step out of her comfort zone and try new things. I think if I had gotten sick on the boat ride over, I might have just hung out in my cabin/room and read my book, but not Presley. When she gives in to the sexual attraction they seem to have, it's just a ten day fling, then she'll be off home. Beckett is working hard to make a go of the lodge for his family, yet he can't ignore the attraction her has. I enjoyed meeting the secondary characters and hope they will get their own story in another book. The dialogue was great and the witty banter between the characters had me smiling. This is a story about family, finding your place, taking chances, and of course romance. I enjoyed the setting of Smile, Michigan and the Get Lost Lodge and would love to actually visit there. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Julie Rogers. She did a wonderful job bringing this story to life with her voices. Her pacing and tone were wonderful and I know listening to this one added to my enjoyment.

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~What should have been a surprise fishing trip with her boyfriend, turned into a solo adventure of rediscovering herself. Add in a tight knit family who owns the lodge and a small town who knows everything about everyone.. it's about to be an interesting trip. Especially since the man she's been eyeing since the boat ride over keeps popping up.~

I freaking loved this so much! Beckett's niece, Ollie, is actually the cutest kid ever. I love how quickly she bonded with Presley. His whole family is so sweet and welcoming. Beckett and Presley's connection though.. 😍 I can't wait to read more of this family.

small town x forced proximity

Presley Ayers is a creature of comfort. She enjoys shopping for bargains and fine dining, but a desire to deepen her relationship with her boyfriend sees her planning a vacation at Get Lost Lodge that's all fishing, hiking, and nature. Except the boyfriend dumps her and she goes by herself to a place that is so out of her comfort zone it's not even in the same country. Beckett Keller loves nature and his family, so he's happy to help his brother and sister get the Get Lost Lodge up and running. It's pushing his own dreams and plans to the backburner and he's willing to suffer as long as it helps his family, but meeting Presley and seeing her do her best outside of her comfort zone is making him think that maybe being comfortable isn't all there is to life.

It's a fun and super predictable story that I enjoyed because I knew exactly what was going to happen at all times. There's no real pressure or drama to push the story, just sweetly romantic and endearing moments where not just Presley and Beckett get closer, but the Keller family and the visitors at the lodge all form connections. The lack of any serious situations beyond both leads being too proud and stubborn to recognize that they're perfect for each other and can easily adapt their lives to be together makes this an excellent comfort read. There are tiny details and backgrounds that ground it in reality and keep things from being way too saccharine, it's just an all-around perfect comfort romance.

Happy thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for the romantic read!

It’s a grand gesture when a boutique hotel concierge Pressley gifts her boyfriend of eight months with a 10-day vacation at a wilderness resort with hiking, fishing, sweat, and bugs… but when he thinks it’s too soon for their relationship to spend such a long time together, she promptly–smartly!–dumps him, and decides to solo the trip. The Get Lost Lodge is charming, but it’s financial position is precarious, and Pressley’s background is just what the struggling Keller siblings. She ends up working more than relaxing, all the while falling head over heels for #hotmountainman Beckett, who has his own dreams of owning a bicycle rental shop.

It was initially difficult for me to get into this story. Pressley presents as naive and came across as a bit two-dimensional. The immediate attraction was believable except that Pressley was ready to move in with her ex in spite of all the red flags. Everything beyond kissing is closed door. The writing is good and the whole piece is light and fluffy and sweet and predictable, while being authentic to influencer culture, with wonderful sensory details about the great outdoors. Rogers makes great choices for voicing each character distinctively, and keeps the story moving.

I received a free advance reviewer’s copy of #LoveNaturally from #NetGalley.

A broken-hearted city girl goes to the remote fishing/hiking resort alone, in spite of her jerk of an ex. What is not to love? This book was cute and the characters were easy to love. This had plenty of cozy vibes for your next weekend read!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Sophie Sullivan always writes lovely romances, and this book is no exception. Watching Presley be willing to book the trip for her ex in the first place, and then deciding to go on the trip alone despite having next to no outdoor experience, inspires readers to be willing to explore new experiences. I enjoyed reading how Beckett also had to go out of his comfort zone to find someone who was a good fit for him - despite being nothing like he would have chosen for himself on his own.

I loved this book so much and now all I want in life is a visit to the Get Lost Lodge! Presley was the embodiment of girl power and I loved rooting for her throughout her story.

Overall Rating: 3.75

Love, Naturally was such a cute story! It was a fairly quick read. It gave Hallmark vibes, which I just adored! The characters were adorable and I found the plotline enjoyable. I really felt that the space was detailed well and could picture myself right there with the characters which I loved.

My main drawbacks were that with such a large cast of characters, although enjoyable, it could get confusing at times when figuring out who they were talking about.

This was cute. I wanted a bit more overall and the MC felt a bit young. I love Sophie's books though so I'll likely continue picking up her books!

REVIEW: Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan

Sophie Sullivan's "Love Naturally" is a delightful romantic comedy that combines two unlikely characters in a wilderness setting. The novel follows city girl Emma, a stressed-out marketing executive, as she reluctantly embarks on a company retreat in the mountains. There, she meets rugged park ranger Jack, who challenges her perceptions and slowly wins her heart. Emma's journey from uptight urbanite to someone who learns to appreciate the simpler things in life feels authentic and engaging. While initially seeming to fit the "outdoorsy heartthrob" trope, Jack reveals surprising depth as the story unfolds.

While the arc is somewhat predictable, Sullivan keeps things interesting with witty dialogue and well-paced character development. The supporting cast, including Emma's quirky coworkers and Jack's close-knit community, adds color and humor to the tale.

"Love Naturally" is perfect for readers who enjoy enemies-to-lovers romances, fish-out-of-water stories, or simply those who appreciate a love story set against a backdrop of natural beauty. It's a feel-good novel that will leave you with a smile and perhaps a newfound appreciation for the great outdoors.

Thank you, Netgalley and St. Martin's Press, for the free advanced copy for my honest review!

I could see others enjoying this book, but it just wasn’t for me. I couldn’t connect with Presley or Beckett at all. I also struggled with the dual 3rd person POV - I was often mixed up as to whose point of view we were in.

Absolutely LOVED Love, Naturally (naturally). Insta love/love at first sight isn’t usually my thing but I love Sophie’s other books so I had to read this one too! 4.5⭐️ cute and fluffy, Closed door romance. It’s a perfect summer beach read! I can't wait to read more about Beckett's family, too. As usual, her books set up the future and make you keep wanting more.

This book was cute! It moved a little slow for my liking. The slow-burn, insta love story line just isn't for me.

I love the found family trope. I thought the side characters made the story.

Will give it 2 stars. Unfortunately this wasn't for me. Writing style was not an issue, just didn't connect with the main character (I don't even remember her name). She seemed really immature and I couldn't get into the story. Others have loved it so its worth checking out if the cover and synopsis catch your eye.

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

Read this if you like: Dual POV, opposites attract, closed door

This was such a cute read. I could not put it down. I do love a good out of her element type. Beckett and Presley are so damn adorable. I highly recommend this!