3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and St Martin’s Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
If you're into the hallmark-esque small town romance, you'll love this. It is closed door, forced proximity, insta-love. Typically, I am not a fan of this trope(s) but I felt like with these characters the chemistry was there, and were genuinely falling in love.

Overall, an enjoyable cutesy story.

Quick hitters:
Expected Publication: January 2024
Rating: 4.25 stars
Genre: Small-town romance
Tropes: city girl / outdoorsy boy, rebound(?), instant attraction
Spice level: Closed-door

Thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for sharing an advanced copy of this book for review. It was my pleasure to read another of Sophie Sullivan’s books!

Summary
Presley Ayers is suddenly alone at a fishing lodge, and she doesn’t even like to be outside. How did this happen? Presley doesn’t do things by chance. She is a detail-oriented people-pleaser who REALLY likes a plan. She’s made a career out of it as both a hotel concierge and a small Instagram influencer who mainly shares vacation deals.

But you see, she booked this trip for her boyfriend as a surprise. When he told her that he couldn’t imagine spending 10 days with her nagging, she broke up with him and went on her own. Reeling from this shocking turn, a beautiful mountain man ends up sleeping on her couch so she doesn’t feel so isolated… and accidentally appears in the background of a picture she posts online.

Beckett Keller (the couch hottie) is devoted to his family (parents, siblings, niece) and helping his brother get his lodge off the ground. He works day in & out to make it happen, but lately, he’s been wanting to pursue his own dreams. When Presley stumbles into his life, they find a marketing strategy to drum up interest in the lodge as well as stoke their interest in each other.

My thoughts:
Another hit from Sophie Sullivan! I enjoyed meeting this whole cast of brilliant characters. Ollie, the niece, was hilarious throughout the book while still seeming believable as a little kid.

The romance was really sweet! Nothing but two people who legitimately want the best for one another making choices to that end. We got a good amount of depth from both Presley and Beckett without devolving into melodrama. I actually teared up just a little at the end of the book. Without spoiling anything, I love a little grand gesture moment.

I have my fingers crossed that Sullivan will bring back the secondary characters in stand-alone novels. Does Grayson heal from his divorce & settle down with someone new? Do the karaoke bar brothers ever resolve things? Does Adam get a car? I would love to stay tuned!!

Presley has planned the perfect trip for her boyfriend. The only thing she didn’t plan on was her boyfriend dumping her. Instead of postponing the trip, Presley decides to get out of her comfort zone and head out to Get Lost Fishing Lodge where she meets sweet and swoony, Beckett.

Love, Naturally is a sweet contemporary romance that features a small town, opposites attract, insta-love story. This book feels exactly like a Hallmark movie - the plot is quite predictable. Even though the reader knows exactly what’s going to happen, it still is a cute story.

I did feel that the pacing in the book was off. The entire story takes place over ten days, yet some of the days just seemed to last so long with very little happening to move the plot forward.

Overall, this was a cute story. I really enjoyed the cast of characters as well as the setting.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for giving me an ARC copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Opposites attract - or do they?? I liked this next book from Sophie Sullivan (loved her last three books) but had a little bit of a hard time getting into the romance of it all. I think it was a me problem (*cue anti-hero by TS*) but I will absolutely still recommend this one! Sullivan ALWAYS delivers a fun, fast-paced read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I have enjoyed Sophie Sullivan's work since reading the Jansen brothers' series. She is a sharp writer--dialogue is wonderful and characters you really care about. "Love, Naturally" follows in the same vein--and is the perfect book for a transcontinental flight! My 6+ hour flight went by quickly as I immersed myself in Presley and Beckett's story. There were laugh out loud moments and the occasional grimace--thinking about the hiking boots....And the supporting characters--Gramps, Chef Shane, Ollie, Jilly and Gray--such rich additions to the story. And, never underestimate the power of Instragram!

Love, Naturally is a closed door, contemporary romance that is cute and heartwarming. I enjoyed seeing multiple characters come and go through the Get Lost lodge. This novel embodies found family entirely as a whole crew helps get the lodge up and running successfully for the season. This romance is a slower pace, but still insta-lovey at the same time, making it flow through the chapters.


Thank you NetGalley and Sophie Sullivan for the arc, and I can’t wait to (hopefully) get to read Jill and Grey’s stories next!

Rustic lodge near Lake Michigan is the setting of this contemporary dual POV romance. Presley visits Get Lost lodge, meeting Beckett, his family, and their colorful community. As they fall for each other, they are both very aware of Presley's vacation coming to an end.

Both characters are at crucial points in their careers and get to talk through their dreams together. I appreciated the card scene as they got to know each other beyond their (very good) chemistry. That helped me, as it was more of an insta-love story than a slow burn (my preference).

The small town of Smile really shines in this story. I loved how Presley found a supportive community. Hoping to see more of these great characters!

Having read this author's Jansen Brothers series, I'm really enjoying Sophie Sullivan and can't wait for more.

Closed door romance - spicy but fades to black

Rating: 4/5

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book, and the only thing preventing it from being a full blown 5 was I wanted an epilogue into the future (if there were additional books on the rest of the Keller siblings, this would get bumped to a 5!). Presley was such a likeable and real character. After a weird breakup, she goes on a vacation she surprised her ex with herself. She meets the siblings who runs the lodge and immediately connects with Beckett. I appreciated it wasn’t an enemy to lovers story, and I feel the way it was written helped to visualize how they fell in love.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC. Below are my honest thoughts on this book.

Love, Naturally follows Presley, a city girl/ social media influencer, on a solo outdoorsy vacation she was meant to go on with her douche canoe ex boyfriend. At Get Lost resort she meets Beckett, a family oriented mountain man with dreams of opening a bike rental shop. Beckett, along with his brother and sister run the Get Lost Resort. Beckett and Presley have instant chemistry and start up a vacation fling, while Presley helps the siblings restore the resort. Of course a vacation fling never stays a vacation fling, and Presley learns that when it comes to true love, there’s never a reason to settle.

I’m obsessed with this book. It felt like I was watching a rom com. It gave me all the same warm fuzzies, and I felt like I could hear the soundtrack playing.

I could relate so much to Presley. Believing that you deserve so little that you’ll settle for any scraps that are thrown your way( in both her personal and professional life).That is until someone comes along, like Beckett, who shows you why you never should have to settle in the first place.

The plot was uplifting (who doesn’t love a good found family), the characters were relatable and there was just enough detail that I feel like I’ve seen Get Lost before, but not too much that we were bogged down with details.

4.5/5 stars. Would definitely read again. Would definitely recommend

Love, Naturally is a captivating story of charming opposites who find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. This heartwarming and sweet romance takes place in the quaint town of Smile, where its quirky and close-knit inhabitants add an extra touch of enchantment. Through its pages, Sullivan reminds us of the magic that lies in embracing the unexpected.

Sophie Sullivan is just so good at telling a heartfelt story. I adore how she makes her characters feel so real, raw and flawed and so full of love. This book is just what we all need after we have our heartbroken by an idiot boy!

I smiled so many times reading this book. It felt like a hallmark movie but better. I absolutely loved the story and the characters and the hope you feel throughout the entire book. It was such a feel good read.

Beckett and Presley are so good together and have the cutest relationship. I love that they are able to build each other up and become each others person.

Such a cute and fun read!

This is a cute sweet “hallmark-esque” romcom. It’s probably not one I would should from the rooftops about but if you are looking for a sweet palate cleansers these kinds of stories are great for that.

My Thoughts

Presley Ayers gives 100% to not only her job but of herself to those close to her.

That’s been true for years but now it’s time for Presley Marie Ayers to go a step further and make a decision about life going forward after finding out that the man she had invested time and effort in a relationship with, Emmett, was not as good a fit for her after all.

City girl fish out of water story that hits all the best examples for why someone should have an open mind about their own selves and expectations for what’s best for their future.

Presley has always been able to plan ahead but this time she has to rethink what really is important for the way she can make the best decision for not only herself but others who have shown there’s always been something missing, someone who has been missing to be exact.

The people who not only notice what she contributes but also the ones who see her for who she really is rather than who they want her to be are right there at the Get Lost lodge, if only Presley had the confidence that the one who matters most to her felt the same way.

Either way her future plan is no longer as alluring as it was before meeting Beckett Keller.

What can I say sometimes what we want doesn’t end up being what we need and so happy Presley finally understood that for herself.

A slow build romance at times and yet a fast-track love from very beginning for the characters, the settings, the experience of following along as story unfolds was fun as well as emotional at all the right times.

Good summer read.

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This definitely read like a hallmark movie which was good and bad. I liked the characters. My favorite was definitely Becket. He was such a sweet guy !

I didn’t like how each day lasted forever. I was halfway threw the book and it was only day two of Presley being in the lodge ! This made it a slow read for me. It was also really repetitive. It would repeat the same thing over again. I also found some of the dialogue cringy. Especially when Becket used “hashtag “.

I did love the found family aspect. I could feel for Presley for just wanting to have a family that cared about her and loved her. I’m glad she found it!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

Super cute book and good read. It takes place in a small town, which I always love, and Ollie was such. I also loved how the conflict of the books was not super stressful. I found myself chuckling and tearing up in this book. I can’t wait to read another one of her books!

Once again amazing book, love the story and how it develops, both characters are very relatable and fun. Sophie always envelope me with her words .

Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan is an opposites-attract romance and the story of Presley and Beckett.
 
Presley is such an amazing and loving person, and she organized a little getaway for her boyfriend. But he was a complete idiot, and she ended up going alone. She is a city girl through and through and this trip gets her out of her comfort zone. I really loved that, and she tried so many new things and ended up seeing the appeal in nature and being off grid. She is a pro at social media and hospitality and was another fantastic aspect.
 
Beckett helps his siblings to build up the Get Lost Lodge on Lake Michigan. I absolutely love this setting and I would love to visit the Get Lost Lodge as well. Beckett is such a hardworking and family-oriented man and I adore him. He is later known as the Hot Mountain Man, and I can totally see why Presley fell in love with him.
 
Presley and Beckett were opposite attracts and neither of them was looking for love, but they ultimately found it. They are such a cute and power couple, and I loved them together. The sparks between them are scorching hot and I was rooting for them from the beginning. Because of the lodge setting there weren’t many distractions and so they could truly get to know each other.
 
Overall, Love, Naturally is one of my new favorite romances and I absolutely love this book. 5 stars.
 
(ARC kindly provided in exchange for a review.)

I loved this book. It was sweet, fun and had great supporting characters. The family, love, camp and small town setting were perfect. Another hit by Sophie Sullivan

Overall, I really enjoyed Love, Naturally. It was a really cute closed door romance. I enjoyed both Presley and Beckett’s characters, and admired all of their moments together throughout the story. Although I don’t particularly enjoy the insta love trope, I still thoroughly enjoy this cute little rom com.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC!