Sophie Sullivan writes some of the sweetest romances and Get Lost with You is one of her best! I adore second chance romances, so this was perfect for me. Add in the small town setting and it is *chef's kiss*

Thank you to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you to RB Media for a free copy of the audiobook.

Sophie Sullivan's 'Get Lost with You' offers a charming and heartwarming romance centered on Jillian, a dedicated single mother, and Levi, her childhood crush turned successful chef. The audio narration by Allyson Morgan was a genuine highlight, bringing warmth and authenticity to the characters, making them feel relatable and engaging. The story itself is undeniably sweet and enjoyable, a perfect comfort read.

However, a few narrative choices prevented me from fully immersing myself in the story. Levi's insistence on adhering to 'guy code' by seeking permission to date Jillian, despite already engaging in flirtatious and physical interactions, felt jarring and inconsistent. It created a sense of artificial conflict that detracted from the natural flow of their budding romance.

Additionally, the resolution of the conflict with Jillian's child's father felt rushed and underdeveloped. While I appreciate the attempt to introduce a realistic challenge, the issue was resolved so quickly that it lacked the emotional weight it deserved. It seemed like a plot point introduced for the sake of drama, only to be dismissed moments later.

Despite these minor frustrations, 'Get Lost with You' remains a pleasant and lighthearted read. The strong narration and the undeniable chemistry between Jillian and Levi make it easy to overlook the few narrative hiccups. If you're looking for a feel-good romance with engaging characters and a sweet storyline, this book is certainly worth your time.

3 Stars

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Jillian Keller is living life as a single mother, back in her home town helping her brothers run their outdoor adventure lodge. The last thing she needs is Levi Bright, her high school crush and brothers best friend to come back into town. Or maybe it’s exactly what she needs.

Second chance romance is always a favourite of mine but this was just okay. Jillian was okay, whereas Levi was perfection. Their emotions were complicated but where Levi and his dad’s relationship was complicated and rushed, but real, Jillian and her ex and her relationships were rushed and complex but also just a mess. It could have been a little more thought out and presented in a nicer way in my opinion. Her inevitable break down was just confusing as the reader, and she came across more moody teen than complicated adult.

As I said, overall okay. The feelings were there but were also a little rushed, making it not as real for me.

Cute! While I thought this was a sweet read, it was pretty low-stakes and didn’t make me feel strongly for the characters in a real way.

Thank you Sophie Sullivan, Netgalley, and St. Martin Griffin for this arc in exchange for my review.

Jillian is returning home after a divorce with her daughter that she adores. Her childhood love Levi is coming home to help with his dad, and try to shoot his shot with Jillian.

This book overall was a cute easy read. It was very much like a hallmark film and “instalove”, which personally isn’t for me. But for those who enjoy that this is a fast paced cheesy romance.

I was hoping for a bit more character development, but also that could just be how this type of romance is and that’s okay. At the beginning I was confused on what Smile was, but soon learned it’s the town and this is another book in a series. If it can be read as a standalone it might be helpful for a little intro or explanation in the beginning of the town of smile.


I do love middle aged romances and second chance romances so this did fill that joy in my heart. Ollie was such a cute and fun character, and it was heartwarming to see Jillian interact with her. This was such a fast easy read that pulled you in, and the writing was wonderful. I definetly see this book being a popular one in the romance world.

I was so happy to get to read this book! I am so in love with this town and characters. Sophie Sullivan knocked another romance out of the park. I am literally obsessed. Her writing style is so beautiful. It was very hard to put this book down.

This weekend I read Get Lost With You. It is the follow up to Love, Naturally - the family who owns the lodge on the lake in Michigan. This installment is about Jillian, a single mom and Levi, her teenage crush who returns home to their small town to take care of his ailing dad. Small town vibes, second chance romance and entertaining family dynamics with witty bantering galore made this a sweet romcom, perfect for Valentine’s Day weekend.

Jillian and Levi have a sweet and stormy romance. I was captivated by how real the relationship and characters felt. This story is even better than the blurb describes. It would be a great beach read.

4.5 stars

Another lovely , not-to-be-missed , book from Sophie Sullivan! Sullivan never disappoints. Her stories are always delightful and heartwarming. Her characters are always lovely people that I wish could be my real life friends.

Themes: Small town, Dual POV, Second Chance, Friends to Lovers, Cinnamon Roll MMC

This is the second book in the Get Lost Series which follows the Keller siblings. This is a stand alone book but I think it's best to read in order so that you understand and know the characters and the setting.

Jillian(Jilly) is a single mom who went through a bad marriage and divorce. A few years earlier she moved back to Smile, her hometown , with her young daughter. She has no time or desire for romance and is busy raising her daughter and working at the family lodge/resort that she co-owns. But then Levi , her childhood crush, decides to move back to Smile. Levi and Jilly have always loved each other but miles apart, families, and careers means they haven't seen each other in years. What happens when they reunite and discover the flames sill burn for each other? Can Jilly open up her heart again to love or will she keeps the walls up and let the love of her life not back into her world?

I absolutely loved this book. I identify a lot with Jilly and understand why the walls go up and how hard it is to knock them down. I relate to Jilly wanting to protect her heart and also wondering whether l0ve is worth the risk . Levi is one of the best book boyfriends you will ever find. He has a big heart and will do anything for Jilly and her child. This story is all about the power of love. It will warm your heart and make you believe in all that love can offer. I can't wait for the 3rd book in this series.

The below quote from the book nicely sums up the story:
“It isn’t always perfect and it’s definitely not always easy, but when you’re with the right person, that doesn’t matter as much, because no matter what happens, you know you can lean on them. Trust them.”

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the ARC. Opinions are my own

[3.25 Stars🙂] Get Lost With You was my first Sophie Sullivan book, and I thought it was a decent read. The tension between Levi and Jillian was nice but ultimately the book fell flat for me when the third act conflict happened. Their second-chance romance was sweet, but Jillian's freak-out over Levi changing his mind (about a food truck?!) left a bitter aftertaste that was difficult to swallow.

+Thanks Sophie Sullivan, St. Martin's Press, and Netgalley for the ARC of Get Lost With You! All thoughts in this review are my own.
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Details:
💘Romance
>>>🎈Romantic comedy
>>>🏡Small town romance
👀Dual, third-person POV
🥀Third act breakup (Yes)

Characters and tropes:
🪢Family ties
📍Forced proximity
💙He falls first
🪃Return to hometown
💞Second-chance romance
🦸‍♀️Single parent

Spice:
🧨Slow burn
💋Spice: mild
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Emoji Ranking System:
🤩Excellent to Fantastic (4.75-5.00)
😍Very Good to Great (4.25-4.50)
😊Good to Really Good (3.50-4.00)
😒Just OK to Decent (2.75-3.25)
😑It's A No (1.00-2.50)
🚫DNF

I always enjoy Sophie Sullivan books. The perfect light rom com you need when you want to read the equivalent of a nostalgic early 00s rom
Com (just wonderful)!

Get Lost with You is a heartwarming second-chance, small-town romance that follows Jilly, a divorced mom who has recently moved back to her hometown, Smile, to be closer to her family. Meanwhile, Levi Bright, who once left to pursue his culinary dreams, is now returning home. As old feelings resurface, the question lingers—will they find their way back to each other?

This story felt like a warm hug, filled with loving friends, family, and a sweet romance that tugs at the heart. Jilly’s journey of healing and finding her voice after her previous marriage was inspiring to watch. Levi’s complex relationship with his father added depth to the story, and I appreciated seeing their bond evolve as they finally confronted their emotions.

I gave this book 3 stars because I found the POV a bit difficult to follow, and I wished for more depth in the character arcs. For instance, what happened with Andrew? Based on how his character was built, it felt unrealistic that he never resurfaced. Additionally, I think the romance could have been drawn out more for a slow-burn effect. That said, Get Lost with You was still a sweet and quick small-town romance.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this ARC!

🔎 ARC Review

Get Lost With You

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Publication Date: February 11th, 2025

My Rating:
🌟 4/5

👀Read if you like
Second Chance
Brother's Friend 😉
Small Town

Jillian Keller took the long route to her best life, but is now happily settled in her hometown of Smile, raising her little girl alone while helping her brother run Get Lost Lodge. A lover of structure and routine, she doesn’t need anyone disrupting her carefully curated life.

After chasing and achieving his culinary dreams, Levi Bright realizes he’s still missing something he can’t find in a big city. Returning home to Smile, he intends to build a different future for himself, including reconnecting with family and friends, and creating elevated comfort food for a town he loves.

When Levi and Jilly run into each other, past feelings that never had a chance to bloom flare between them… but she’s been hurt before, and falling for her older brother’s best friend seems like a recipe for drama. But sometimes, a second chance at love leads you right where you’re meant to be.

🔎 My review
I was so excited to see that Jilly was getting her own book! She was definitely one of the characters that I fell in love with in Love, Naturally and wanted to see her get her happy ending. Levi is a sweetheart that I fell in love with, I am so happy that he didn't give up on Jilly ❤️. Can't wait to see who else will get their own book ❤️

Thank you @authorsophiesullivan, @stmartinspress, @netgalley for the ARC!

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Jillian is a single mom who enjoys running her family’s business Get Lost. When professional chef and Jillian’s childhood crush Levi returns to Smile he can’t help being drawn her once again. After healing from her toxic ex, Jillian isn’t sure she can let go of control and love again. As Levi keeps showing up for Jillian and her daughter she can’t deny the wonderful relationship developing between them. But when Jillian’s ex starts to cause problems once again will her protective instincts get in the way?

With the small town setting, a wonderful and supportive community and a sweet romance this book was an enjoyable read!

This was a super cute second chance romance with a single mom and a chef in a small midwest town. This was a low stakes and sweet little read with a well developed group of characters. If that sounds like you vibe, add this to your TBR!

Thanks to St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Steamy, male female, 3rd person dual point of view, contemporary romance. This is the second standalone book in the Rock Bottom series. This is a small town, cozy, "second" chance (they weren't a couple but had feelings) perfect length read.

Get Lost with You is a cute romance about going home and second chances. Jillian is back in her hometown and she finally happy. She’s helping her brother run the lodge while taking care of her little girl. Her life is simple, and planned, which is just how Jillian likes it.
Levi comes crashing back to town after becoming a chef in the big city. He’s achieved all he wanted but there’s still something missing. He wants to come home and reconnect with family and friends


After chasing and achieving his culinary dreams, Levi Bright realizes he’s still missing something he can’t find in a big city. Returning home to Smile, he intends to build a different future for himself, including reconnecting with family and friends, and creating elevated comfort food for a town he loves

Jillian and Levi realize that they always had feelings for each other but it was never the right time. Now she’s been hurt before and he’s friends with her brother. Is it time for them to try again?
I really enjoyed this story. It was cute and had a lot of heart.

If you’re in the mood for a cozy, feel-good romance set in a charming small town, Get Lost With You is the perfect escape. Jilly and Levi’s romance was sweet, heartfelt, and full of all the small-town charm you could ask for.

The story follows Jilly, who returns to her hometown of Smile with her young daughter, Ollie, after a painful divorce. She plans to rebuild her life by helping her brother run the Get Lost Lodge, but she doesn’t expect to reconnect with Levi, her childhood friend who’s now the lodge’s chef. Levi is all in from the start, completely smitten with Jilly and more than willing to step up for her and Ollie. Watching him navigate his feelings while trying to mend his own family relationships was touching, and his patience and dedication made him the perfect romantic lead.

I loved how their relationship developed naturally, with just the right amount of slow-burn tension. Levi’s interactions with Ollie melted my heart, and Jilly’s cautiousness was completely understandable given her past. The small-town setting added a cozy atmosphere, and the side characters brought humor and warmth to the story.

This book is low on angst and high on heart, making it the perfect comfort read. It was refreshing to see the hero fall first and be so open about his feelings. If you’re looking for a charming, easy read with lovable characters and a sweet, emotional journey, Get Lost With You is definitely worth picking up!

Huge thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts! 💕

I’m DNF-in this book. The sentence structures are so odd and read as if it’s a rough draft that needs editing and not a finished book. There are too many places where the author used commas instead of the word “and” or instead of just making them completely different sentences, and it really messed with the way it reads. I had to go back and read so many passages over again just to figure out what was going on. Here is one example early on:

His mom went back to the table, murmured something quietly to him, saw his dad shake his head. Levi’s jaw clenched, knowing his dad was too stubborn to ask for help. He pulled the cookies he’d made out of the fridge, set about warming a few up. “What are your more long-term plans, honey?” Levi grabbed a plate, set one of the cookies down in front of his dad.

It just isn’t clicking with me so I’m choosing to move on. Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy.

3.5 ⭐️

This was a super cute romance. Levi was definitely a golden retriever MMC! I loved all the characters in this one, including Ollie (I usually don’t favor children in romances) so this was a pleasant surprise.

There were a few moments where Jilly annoyed me a bit and it got boring and predictable at times. I struggled with Jilly’s Ex. I was disappointed the story built up a lot of intense suspense around him, which I really enjoyed, only to be anti-climactic in the end. It threw the pacing off and I was wanting so much more out of it. I felt let down in the end, but still liked other portions of the story. It felt a bit bland so was just okay for me.