I absolutely adored the first book in this series and was eagerly anticipating the second installment, but sadly, it didn't quite hit the mark for me. The story revolves around Jillian and Levi, exploring the complex and long-buried feelings they have for each other. Levi, being her brother's best friend and a sweet, caring chef, shared Jillian's feelings all along—such a tantalizing premise!

However, I found the characters themselves to be rather dull. Unfortunately, they didn't bring enough excitement to the romance, and I found myself losing interest pretty quickly. The only real standout for me was Ollie, whose adorable antics provided some entertainment, but even that wasn’t enough to keep me engaged for long.

Maybe it was just my reading mood at the time, but this installment didn’t resonate with me like the first did. I was hoping for more passion in their conversations, especially since it’s a closed-door romance. Overall, this one just didn’t quite capture the magic of the earlier book.

Absolutely stunning! I couldn't wait for book 2 to arrive and Sophie did not disappoint. This was a beautiful friends to lovers / second chance / small town romance and I'm here for it. I love how all the characters intertwined and some much needed goodness from Book 1 revealed and it melted my heart. Plus I adore Ollie and can't get enough of her! Overall, a fantastic read and I highly recommend!

I enjoyed this cute romance book! I do wish I read the first one beforehand so that I could hear becket and Presleys relationship. I love the long time friends to lovers trope, and adding a cute child into the mix, makes it that much cuter!

I love Sophie Sullivan as an author and as a person. But this just wasn't my favorite. It was verrrry sweet, Levi was a walking green flag, the small town was charming. But something was missing for me. Maybe it was not seeing much into their past in order for their instant connection to feel genuine. Maybe it was the lack of real substance in any of the characters. Maybe it was the minor hiccup with the ex-husband that amounted to nothing. I can't quite pinpoint it.
There were plenty of redeeming moments to be sure. Loved how down bad Levi was and how much he loved her daughter Ollie. I can appreciate the grand gesture in the end and all of the loving things said between Jilly and Levi.
I'm happy they got their HEA but while it wasn't predictable HOW they would get there, it was predictable that they WOULD. It felt too sweet and easy, but if that's what a reader wants, then this is the book for them!

This was a sweet story about childhood friends becoming lovers. There are so many cute, swoon-worthy vibes in this one. Overall, the romance is adorable. It was enjoyable to read!

I had high expectations for this one after reading Sophie Sullivan’s Can’t Help Falling in Love and it was everything I had hoped for. It is a sweet and swoonworthy romance with a picturesque setting. There’s just something about the lodge/camp vibe that had me completely drawn in. This one had some of my favorite tropes with second chance romance and forced proximity and I loved Jilly’s growth throughout the story!

This was a quick, cute read! The mutual pining was really sweet and I loved how patient Levi was. I wish there had been a little more tension in the story because they both know they like each other pretty quickly so there weren't any big obstacles. But if you're looking for a cozy, low-stakes story this is perfect!

Tropes:
✨Childhood crush/mutual pining
✨Dual pov
✨Brothers best friend
✨Single mom (of a 9 year old)

Get Lost with You by Sophie Sullivan is a charming, feel-good romance with just the right amount of heart and humor. The small-town setting is cozy, and as always, the characters are lovable, with sweet chemistry and a hint of spice. While it didn’t quite reach five-star perfection, it’s a delightful escape and an excellent pick for anyone who loves a comforting, easy-to-love romance. Solid four stars!

I really enjoyed Jilly and Levi's story. I like a second chance at love romances and this one was pleasant read. The characters were likable and romance was sweet. There was something missing for me. Also, not a big fan of third person POV.
Read this if you like:
🌲Brother’s best friend
🌲Small town romance
🌲Second chance romance
🌲Childhood friends to lovers
🌲Single parent
🌲Dual POV

Even though this is the second book in the series, I didn’t read the first book and I was easily able to read this one as a standalone.

Get Lost with You is the second in a series. However, I think you could read this as a standalone. I did not read the first book and felt like this could be read on it's own. This was a cute brother's friend, second change romance. Jilly returns to the small town of Smile with her daughter after divorcing her husband. She is living in her childhood home and works at a resort that one of her brother's runs. Levi also returns to Smile after working in a larger town as a chef for years. Both of them had crushes on each other in high school but never acted on it. This was a cute story, predictable but fun.

3.5 rounded up to 4.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin for an ARC of Get Lost with You by Sophie Sullivan for an honest review.

Jilly is a divorced single mom who has returned to her hometown and is working on the family business, while Levi is her childhood crush with whom she shared a *moment* before he left for the big city to pursue his culinary dreams, but their reunion of course reignites old feelings. I recommend Get Lost with You for anyone interested in a delightful blend of family-oriented, wilderness-adjacent, second chance, single mom, brother's best friend, small town romance goodness.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for gifting me with an ARC to review! All opinions are my own.

Jillian Keller had to survive an awful marriage before moving back in with her parents along with her wonderful little girl. She's set up a life full of friends and family and convinced herself she has it all, until a boy from her past returns to town and shakes things up. Levi Bright left Smile to pursue his dream of being a chef. He left his family, his best friends, and their little sister, the girl he always had a crush on but never dared pursue. Now, they're back together and realizing that the seeds of feelings from their youth could grow into so much more if only they're brave enough to give it a chance.

I say the following with nothing but love: this book is pure, unadulterated fluff. And that's the reason why I enjoyed it so much. There are challenges, but they're the simple ones that everyone faces at one time or another of having to decide what to do with your life and where/how you want to live. There's no unnecessary drama beyond the mandatory third-act breakup that doesn't really feel like a breakup. You know these characters are meant to be and everything and everyone around them supports them. It's great to read a romance where the leads are mature enough to know what they want and ready to take on the work of an adult relationship. The fact that it's set in a small town that feels adorably like an extended family is just icing on the cake.

Very happy thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for the sweet romance read!

The charming little town of Smile works its magic once more. I couldn't help but smile. This is such a feel good story.

Jilly is busy at her brother's lodge when she unexpectedly reunites with an old friend, Levi, who has returned to town. He takes on the role of the lodge's chef, and their close quarters rekindle their friendship. The bond Levi shares with Jilly's daughter, Ollie, is incredibly heartwarming. As Jilly navigates the challenges of her divorce and the emotional turmoil that comes with it, Levi finds himself captivated by her all over again, as if no time has passed. Jilly considers what her daughter needs most, and Levi demonstrates how perfectly he fits into their lives.

Truly heartwarming and such a fun atmosphere to get me out of the winter funk.

Levi and Jillian are all grown up, with eye-opening life experiences behind them, and can finally get the second they both deserve in this sweet, heartwarming romance.

These two had wonderful chemistry between them. They started something pretty early on, and even though the attraction burned hot, they took their time to finally act on it. Their intimate scenes were fade-to-black, but very intense, nonetheless.

There were some slow-moving parts and the bits with her ex felt like unnecessary filler. It was clear that Jillian had plenty to deal with after her disastrous marriage, without bringing him into the picture. Levi had his own issues, but he was wholly committed to making the relationship with Jillian work. Ollie and Levi were super cute together.

The ending was pretty corny, but perfect for closing the loop of Levi and Jillian that started when they were kids. This book is part of a series but stands well on its own. I didn't read the first one. I can recommend it if you like a charming closed-door romance.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgally for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I love a good second change romance, but unfortunately this one was not for me. I love Jillian's daughter and love how Sullivan wove her in throughout the story. She was such a sweet girl and I love that she got her happily ever after. Sadly, I didn't love her mom Jillian. I felt like she was too chaotic and too much of a downer. I just didn't bond with her very well. I LOVED Levi. I loved everything about him. There is something about a sexy chef that just makes a character. I loved his background story and I'm so glad that he got redemption with his father in the end. Overall, this book just didn't do it for me. Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy.

A great read, the story of Jillian and Levi. He is back after years away, and she is now a single parent so will this be their chance? I liked how it was told from both points of view and look forward to the next book in this series - I loved the setting!

Get Lost with You was a sweet second chance romance that would be great for fans of this trope. A missed opportunity in high school between the two main characters becomes a real possibility when our MMC moves back home after leaving his small home town to become a chef in a big city. I had mixed feelings with this one. I appreciated how the book dealt with the family dynamics of healing the MMC and his dad's relationship and the way in which the couple have to lear to communicate, but while the beats were all there in the right places, their was very little chemistry between them to me. I felt that all of the characters were flat and that the book was going through the motions a lot of the time without building any real investment. It was still enjoyable, but nothing very new or exciting.

this was a sweet story, I did enjoy the characters a lot. but it wasn’t my favorite! I feel like the writing was a bit lacking and became repetitive. it wasn’t bad by any means, it just want my favorite! thank you Net Galley for ARC!

Second chance love for Levi and Jilly. This was so cute and cozy. It shows that love is scary but worth it.

A second chance at love with her childhood crush, if only her fears don’t get in the way.

I love Smile. It was great to be back at the campground and watch the romantic shenanigans. Sophie Sullivan has a way of having family deeply involved in your romance be a good thing (chuckle).

I was curious as to who would be able to win over hard-working single-mom Jilly and damn the minute Levi walked onto the page even I was salivating. This is the great thing about having the person the main character falls for be from the past is that they have a toehold in it already. The only people who can hurt me now or that I let in fully are the people from my past. They have an advantage of memories which create a soft spot. Levi has this advantage, plus the fact that Jilly had a huge crush on him.

I’m not a huge fan of Levi’s backstory. I like the cooking part of it, I’m just not a fan of the father-son problem. It doesn’t quite work for me and that’s probably because I have read a lot of this trope recently.

As for Jilly’s story, it is also a familiar one but I just love this family. Get Lost With You is a family love story. I don’t say that just because Jilly is a single-mom. I still remember how strong the bond was created in Love, Naturally. The author steps back from emphasizing this bond in this book, but the first book really resonates strongly in my head while I read this one. It’s because of these familial ties that Jilly’s story is just another single mother love story.

Get Lost With You is the happy-ending romance that you want. It ends with rainbows, smiles, and love. In this crazy time, this escape is exactly what I needed.