Thanks to St. Martin's Press for the eARC.
I absolutely adore Sullivan's romances and look forward to each new one, and I think this might be my favorite yet because she managed to take a trope that I have a hard time with, instalove, and turned it into the most beautiful story of love and found family. The set up of this novel was so fun - Presley taking a trip alone that she planned for her boyfriend, but things didn't quite work how she wanted, This island was so vivid for me. I had an easy time picturing the lodge and cabins and different characters. I thought there was rich character and plot development. I laughed and cried right along with them. This book had great tension and flirting. There's just so much here that I loved, and I am so glad I read it.

This will be a big hit for the girlies who love insta-love! The opposites attract was cute, and having it be dual POV was fantastic! This is definitely a fast-paced read, but it was missing a certain spark that would have bumped it from a 3-star read to a 4-star read.

4.5 stars

Let me start by saying that the official synopsis for Love, Naturally does not do the book justice. In fact, I would not even call the main characters opposites. The fact that the synopsis emphasizes character traits and story elements that are not big plot points is strange. It overlooks all the wonderful things this book has to offer.

Love, Naturally is a charming romance novel about a woman who finally takes a chance on herself. After she surprises her boyfriend of 8 months with a vacation for two, Presley Ayers finds herself dumping him and taking his ideal trip alone. She does not know the first thing about fishing, hiking, or the outdoors, but she is determined to have a good time. Presley finds that and a whole lot more at the Get Lost Lodge.

Love, Naturally is told in dual points of view from both the female and male main characters. Sophie Sullivan really employs this narrative structure well. She uses it to develop her main characters as well as allow readers to know their inner thoughts.

This story takes place over a 10 day vacation; yet, it did not feel like instalove. Sure, the protagonists initially find each other attractive, but they get to know one another before the romance blooms. When you consider how much time they are spending together, this feels like a plausible, organic love story. I also found the plot refreshingly free of melodrama and miscommunication. I am tempted to go into detail about the resolution, but I will not for fear of spoilers. I will just note that the ending is perfection, and I dare you not to swoon over Beckett.

Another part of Love, Naturally that really worked for me was Presley. I thought she was very relatable as a woman who is serious about her career and its growth. In addition, Presley undergoes a lot of personal growth over the course of the book. Regardless, she did not compromise for a man, whether that be her crappy ex-boyfriend or Beckett. Therefore, I found her to be a fresh, unconventional female main character (for a romance novel).

The other aspect of Love, Naturally I would be remiss if I failed to mention is the secondary characters! Beckett’s siblings and niece play a prominent role in the story, as does his hometown of Smile. There are also a few fellow vacationers who become a sort of found family. Together with the plot, these characters helped the novel feel like a big, warm hug. I am really hoping that Sullivan will bring back the secondary characters of Love, Naturally in additional books. I would be very disappointed if she does not since they (along with the town of Smile) carved out a special place in my heart.

As a native Midwesterner, there were a few details that I found inauthentic or knew would never happen. Other than those and a little unnecessary objectification, I did not have any large issues with the book.

Overall, Love, Naturally is an endearing romance novel with a relatable protagonist and great characters. It warmed my soul and even made me tear up a little. I highly recommend this novel and hope the character will appear in future books.

Such a cute romance, perfect for a pallet cleanser. The main characters are funny and interesting, and i love the setting and side characters (perfect for spin of books or sequels if you ask me).

After a few months of reading thrillers and suspense stories, a little romance hug from Sophie Sullivan was exactly what I needed to start this year off right. I’ve been lucky enough to review some of her earlier books and was super excited to get my hands on a copy of Love, Naturally - her newest novel !

This has a little bit for everyone, whether you’re a city girl or a nature boy or anything in-between. Love, Naturally follows Presley - a compulsive planner- as she goes through a breakup and discovers that sometimes the best things happen between the planning. We also meet Beckett, our leading "Hot Mountain Man", who is also discovering that sometimes it’s ok to be a little selfish with your dreams. The two meet and it’s immediate chemistry.

Opposites definitely attract, and the Get Out resort was the perfect backdrop for their budding romance. Add in a charming little town of Smile, some fabulous guests, and a wonderful group of siblings that would do anything for each other and BOOM - we got ourselves a story! 


This was a closed door romance, but I think given the speed of their connection I wasn’t too upset. We do witness a few stolen kisses here and there to fill the smutty void. And, as implausible as their instant connection felt … it also felt .. well … Natural? Normally I like to see a little buildup but I found myself forgetting the timeline for the sake of their connection. 



I appreciated the seamlessness of the dual POV, and somewhere along the middle I ended up rooting for them pretty hard, though sometimes it felt a little TOO hallmarky. 



If you’re looking for an escape from reality, you don’t mind a handsome man taking you on picture perfect dates, and you also think hiking is torture, then I highly recommend this one! 



4 ⭐️ and a great kick off to 2024! 


Thanks NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.

What a fun read! I really enjoyed Love, Naturally and am excited to have read my first book by Sophie Sullivan. This won’t be the last book I pick up by her for sure! Love, Naturally tells the story of Presley - a successful hotel concierge and city girl through and through. She surprises her boyfriend with an outdoorsy trip of his dreams and instead of showing the excitement she hoped for, he initiates a breakup. Determined not to back down, Presley goes on the trip to Get Lost Resort on her own. Here she meets Beckett and his family, who run the resort, and definitely steps out of her comfort zone.

Presley’s story drew me in from the very beginning. I was super invested in her and Beckett as characters. They were complete opposites, but their chemistry jumped off the page! I loved the island resort as the setting and the overall small-town vibes. It would be amazing to read more from this world! I felt pretty connected to all the side characters as well and would love to read more of their stories. I did have a few issues with the pacing of this novel. Parts of this story felt a little slow to me (even though it only spans a couple weeks overall), while others felt fast or glossed-over. It lent itself to an insta-love feel, which isn’t always my favorite type of love story. Super cute overall though!

Give Love Naturally a read if you like :
▫️Opposites attract
▫️Closed-door romance
▫️Small town / Outdoorsy settings
▫️Found family
▫️Maybe some insta-love vibes

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher St. Martin’s Press Griffin for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Love, Naturally was my first by Sophie Sullivan and I can guarantee it will not be my last! This book was sweet, adventurous and so wholesome! I loved the setting of the lodge and the charming small town of Smile where everyone knew each other (& the community chalkboard was so fun!). All the characters, from the other guests staying at the lodge, the residents of Smile, Presley, Beckett and his family, were so fun and lovable. I loved Beckett's relationship with his family and seeing how they all got to know and love Presley. I really enjoyed following Presley on her journey throughout the book as she pushed herself outside her comfort zone and how she finally got to a spot where she felt like she belonged.

Overall, I really enjoyed this one and rated it 4.5 stars! If you are looking for a sweet, cute and adventurous romance that brings the small town and found family vibes with a great cast of characters and lots of forced proximity, check out Love, Naturally (out January 16)!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this sweet romance! Sophie Sullivan knows how to sweep you off your feet with her romantic tales. Presley is a hard worker and doesn't get the praise and attention she deserves in her hotel concierge job. And when her so called boyfriend drops the bomb that they are not really an item, she takes off on his birthday trip she planned alone. The trip to do guy things such as fish, hike and bike. She's not prepared for what awaits her.

Siblings Gray, Jill, and Beckett are doing their best to get Get Lost lodge up and running successfully. They have bookings but they need more money and help to get the rest of the grounds up to par to actually allow for more bookings and to earn a living. Beckett has his own dreams but will not step out on family. Add Presley to the mix, and sparks fly and ideas soar. Was this where Presley was supposed to land

Love, Naturally is a very cute romcom. You'll love all the characters (well except one) and fall into their story as they navigate life and love. 5 stars for sure!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC. The opinions expressed are my own.

Presley and Beckett’s relationship was very swoon-worthy. A little bit insta love but they only had ten days together so they had to move fast. I think I needed an illustrated map of the grounds because I did not understand the layout. The secondary characters could have been a bit more distinct, I kept confusing them.

Due to St. Martins Press refusal to address the remarks made by their employee regarding Palestine, I will not be reviewing this book on social media. This in no way has anything to do with the author. But I refuse to support anything from SMP because of their refusal to address a major issue at hand.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨️/5

Synopsis: A city girl takes a leap out of her comfort zone, finds herself immersed in the great outdoors, and meets a hunky mountain man in a small town, with loveable side characters!

Presley and Beckett had an instant love connection, which is not my favorite trope, but I genuinely loved following their journey together! I found it very heartwarming that they both supported each other as they grew into better versions of themselves over the course of the book.

The secondary characters, especially every member of Beckett's family, gave this story that warm hug, cozy vibe feeling. The support this family showed each other reminded me of my brothers and sisters, and I absolutely loved how these characters were written.

While I wouldn't classify this one as spicy, overall I still enjoyed the budding romantic relationship between Presley and Beckett. There's definitely swoon worthy vibes given off by Beckett, the hot mountain man.

Read this if you like:
🚪 Close door romance
🏕 Outdoor excursions like hiking, biking, or fishing
🏘 Small town romances
👫 Opposite attract tropes
💕 Insta love tropes
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found family

Thank you to @netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review!

I have enjoyed each of Sophie Sullivan’s books that I have read! I was so excited when I got an early copy of this one because it’s her first outside of the Jansen Brothers’ series and I adore that series! I really enjoyed this small town vacation type read. While it was not your typical beach read, and more about finding yourself and helping to save the lodge, there were vacation aspects and trying things out of your comfort zone that brought the characters to life while reading. I loved reading about the lodge and how special this town was to the people who lived there, and how easily Presley seemed to fit in when she arrived. This book was so cute and fluffy and had me swooning over the Hot Mountain Man himself. I love books like this that allow you to escape but also have some really important stories behind them - this one really shows how not settling and finding yourself can lead to a brighter and happier future, and I think that’s so important for readers everywhere. The love story was so moving and I’m so happy I cozied up with this book this weekend. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a romance book that will make your heart happy and quiet fluffy romance that will make you laugh and smile!

I loved this rom-com! Presley is a concierge at a high-end hotel in Great Falls, Michigan who loves shopping and the big city life. When she surprises her boyfriend with a trip to the Get Lost Lodge for a long week of fishing and hiking on the shores of Lake Michigan, and he's less than enthusiastic, she dumps him and goes on the trip without him. There she meets Beckett, who's helping his family renovate the run-down resort they've just inherited and sparks fly!!

I loved the story and all of the supporting characters at the resort. I loved Beckett's family and niece.
The story is told from a dual perspective so we know how they both feel. I love the small town, opposites attract, and found family romance vibe, so this story was perfect for me. I hope this becomes a series to learn more about the other siblings and see them find love.

Thanks to Netgalley, St. Martin's, and the author of this ARC

"Love, Naturally" was a cozy-good romance that had a beautiful setting and the most endearing and relatable characters.

Presley is a hotel concierge and social media influencer. She’s passionate about hospitality and has a keen business sense for it. I liked her other passion for finding good deals and the best experiences for others. She’s a planner through and through, raised to be independent and self-sufficient, which has helped her as a reliable and hardworking employee.

Unfortunately, Presley unceremoniously learns that not even the most carefully made plans in life (or love) work out, so she’s determined to make the most of her week-long vacation at Get Lost Lodge and then hopefully move forward stronger and wiser.

I love that the story takes place in Michigan, a state I really want to go to someday because there are a lot of really cool and scenic places to visit. The author makes Get Lost Lodge sound like a wonderful, picturesque getaway.

Get Lost Lodge is owned by Grayson whose siblings, Beckett and Jillian, help him run the place. While not fully operational, there’s plenty to do and good food to eat on the grounds or in the town of Smile on the mainland, which is full of welcoming and wholesome people. I loved the other guests at the lodge and how kind and friendly everyone was; it felt like family. My favorite guest was Mr. Dayton.

Beckett works at a sporting goods store when he’s not helping out at the lodge. He wants more for his life while still being nearby to support his family but is hesitant to make big, harder changes. He and his siblings are close and have always had each other’s backs. For now, his focus has to be on keeping the lodge financially afloat until they’re able to accommodate more guests.

From an instant attraction, a whirlwind romance blossoms fiercely and quickly between Presley and Beckett that could not be ignored. Because Presley’s only staying for a week, they decide to have a temporary fling even though it’s clear they both want more. I liked how they came to discover what that more is and the grand gesture at the end was so adorable.

"Love, Naturally" was an enjoyable staycation read with a sweet romance and a cast full of lovable characters.

Love, Naturally follows Presley just off of a breakup with her boyfriend. She goes ahead solo on a couples trip that she planned as a surprise for her then boyfriend. Presley experiences insta-attraction and romance with Beckett, who runs the place with along with his family.

Through a series of events, Beckett and Presley experience forced proximity and even a pinch of fake dating as they embark on a romance during Presley's trip.

I enjoyed Beckett and Presley. The moments they had together were the best part of the book. Though, I also really enjoyed Beckett’s niece, Ollie. She definitely was a scene stealer.

The larger story outside of the romance didn’t quite capture me, but if you enjoy a small town romance, you’ll want to check out Love, Naturally!

Holy cow that was a ride! This fast paced story makes me feel like a kid a summer camp again. Those fast summer flings that you know are just for fun. Well that what Presley and Beckett thought but what would a flight be doing in a romance novel! This great story has the romantic ending we all want!!

This was too cute! I have been lucky enough to receive a few arcs from Sophie Sullivan and each one just hits so well. I would really like this author to get more attention because her stories are poignant and well written, and the romance plus internal arcs always make me think and swoon at the same time. Definitely check out this book !

At first I thought this was going to be a typical urban woman out of her element in a rural setting. There is some of that, but what makes this an exceptionally sweet and enjoyable story is that the characters go beyond the cliches for that sort of story. Presley is sweet and eager to try new things and make new friends. And Beckett, the hunky brother of the lodge’s owner might help her forget her obnoxious Ex. The characters are charming and engaging. I look forward to seeing the story for Beckett’s brother and sister. They deserve their own stories.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

The title of this book fits the story absolutely perfectly. Love, Naturally is genuinely a fun romance read.

Presley thought everything in her life was going almost the way she wanted it. Her job as a personal concierge made it so that she could get people the things that she wanted. By nature, she’s a pleaser, and her job made her even more so detailed about it. But somehow she missed the details. When a surprise she planned for her boyfriend goes in a completely different direction. As Presley reveals that she had planned a trip for him the situation takes a complete turn and they end up breaking up. Instead of wallowing in her misery, she steps out of her city girl, comfort zone, and decides to take on the wild outdoors of Michigan on her own.

Beckett is a man of the outdoors. He’s loyal to his family and dedicates a lot of his time to helping his brother get the lodge into complete working order. He also has a few dreams of his own and an opportunity that’s kind of hard to say no to. Things change for Beckett when I guest at the lodge, a woman who caught his eye on the fairy, has an issue with her room, and he gives up his cabin for her to have a warm place to sleep. That simple invitation opened up a whole New World that Beckett didn’t realize he needed.

Love, Naturally was truly a fun read. I love seeing the city girl take on the outdoors. When she said that she was stepping out of your comfort zone it’s something she truly did. Presley needed this experience to truly figure out what she wanted in her head. Sometimes one thing that we think that makes us happy is not our true happiness until we experience something that we didn’t even realize with syncing to our hearts. Beckett, my goodness what a swoony man. His heart was in the right place with everything And he definitely knew how to catch your heart as well. They are truly a pair that complement one another in the best ways. In a matter of a few days, they found a way to help one another, help themselves and find a way to make their worlds just a little bit better.

I have really loved Sophie Sullivan's past novels so I was really excited to know that another was coming out. However, this one was a little too predictable and a little too unrealistic.

Found family is something that I absolutely love in books but I struggled to embrace how quickly the found family took to each other. I appreciated the growth of the relationships of the characters & how they worked through the conflict.

Overall, I was a quick & enjoyable read - but not my top fave.

Thank you to St Martins Press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.