Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC!

I needed something that would get me into the winter mood, as I had a trip planned to visit Whistler, Canada, and I can confirm that it did not disappoint! The story is full of snowy atmospheric vibes with lots of ski lessons, hot cocoa, ice skating, snowstorms, and curling up by the fireplace.

The romance itself felt very cutesy and nostalgic of some of my favorite reads growing up!

If you're looking for a cozy winter romance to help you romanticize the long winter ahead, along with a side of mystery and pop culture intrigue, definitely check this one out!

A big thank you to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read The Lodge by Kayla Olson! This book was such a fun, cozy read, and I’m excited to recommend it.

From the very start, the mystery grabs your attention and doesn’t let go. The twists in the plot were seriously addictive—I couldn’t stop turning the pages to figure out what would happen next! The characters are a blast, and I loved the romance between the ski instructor and the writer. Their relationship develops in such a sweet, natural way that you can’t help but root for them.

The setting is just perfect—set in the mountains, you can practically feel the cold air and see the snow-covered peaks. It really adds to the vibe of the story.

One of my favorite things about The Lodge is how Olson uses social media posts, articles, and voice memos throughout the book. It’s such a fun way to add depth to the story, and it made the whole experience feel fresh and engaging.

With its mix of mystery, plot twists, and a heartwarming romance, The Lodge is a book I’ll be recommending to anyone looking for a thrilling yet cozy read. You won’t want to put it down!

*The Lodge* follows entertainment writer Alix, who has been hired as the ghostwriter for former boy band member Sebastian Green’s memoir. Struggling to focus while her sister stays with her, Alix accepts Sebastian’s offer to stay in a luxurious penthouse at a Vermont ski lodge.

While there, she meets a charming neighbor who encourages her to take a break from writing and try ski lessons with him. Before long, Alix discovers the perfect distraction—one that just might change everything.

A delightful mix of romance, self-discovery, and a dreamy winter setting, *The Lodge* is a must-read for fans of cozy, feel-good love stories.

This author is new to me, but I will be keeping an eye out for anything else they publish. I loved the story and the characters. The pacing of the story was great and the characters were relatable.

Think 90s boy band craze and Charlotte Steins “When Grumpy Met Sunshine” had a baby that was conceived on the board game Clue. I really like this book. It was a little predictable for me but the romance was good and the plot was fast and the ending tied up all the loose ends.

Honestly, I couldn’t ask for more in a romcom. I actually like when my suspicions play out and the author did it WELL. I love an HEA, and this was the perfect cozy read for a cool wintery day.

Thanks to Netgalley and Atria Books for the Advanced Copy in Exchange for a fair and honest review!

Omg. Wow. Did’t expect to get invested THIS MUCH

Alix is ghostwriting a memoir for a popstar, Sebastian Green, an ex-member of a famous boyband years ago. But since she has to be discreet about it, she struggled to write in privacy, with her sister living at her apartment. So she was sent to a lodge in Vermont for a writing retreat. At the lodge she met a man living next-door, a ski instructor that goes with the name Tyler.

Try as she might to focus on the project, Sebastian is still hard to reach out, leaving her quite ample of time to spend with the guy next-door. Soon they get closer, but then Alix found out something that complicated her writing project.

The insta-attraction was too instant, but Tyler is such a massive green flag that i began to root for the relationship. But the romance was not the thing that kept me listening in one sitting… it’s the boyband mystery. Sure I guessed the “mystery” early but i was anticipating the reveal, how it all would untangle, and what it would follow. And it was worth it!

As a firstborn daughter, sometimes I really feel Alix, especially when it comes to Lauren. Lauren being the youngest sibling frustrated me A LOT but I’m glad at least she’s not above self-introspection.

This book also gave me a disturbing insight on famous people’s life, how people put a magnifying glass on them, violate their privacy, treat them as if they’re not human, all the pressure and control.

In conclusion, I enjoyed it.

I want to start first by saying that I am not a hater of romance- if you know me, I just prefer it a little darker.

Now, I did like the book! I loved the wintery vibes and I honestly wish I could teleport myself into the book because I would love nothing more than to cuddle up next to a fire in a cabin with a good book- but I digress

This book was a little too Hallmark-y for me, which like I said earlier, is just a personal preference that does not apply to me. If you like that sappy and cheesy romance story, this is literally meant for you girl

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Atria Books for the arc!

This was such a sweet romance that was perfect for a cozy winter weekend after a season of holiday romances. I loved the boy-band-era nostalgia and the peek into the paparazzi craze that surrounded it. The setting was actual perfection and I really liked the main character. Some of the back stories with her relationships with her family frustrated me, but it all worked out. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this e-book in exchange for my review!

This story follows a writer who decamps to a Vermont lodge for woprk but finds herself distracted by the charming ski instructor next door. When starting this book, I have to say that I was hooked into the story. However, towards the middle it started to go downhill. The writing started to get all over the place and the mystery aspect was honestly not that mysterious. There were so many hints that it was obvious where the readers should be focusing on. I did like the mini article and transcripts after each chapter to get the layout of the band, however it just didn’t go with the story. This book is told from Alix’s pov.

Alix is a writer and is now a ghostwriter for a celebrity. I liked her character but didn’t see any development with her. Then we have Tyler who is the ski instructor. We get to learn he has a lot of personalities and he was mainly the one who even developed. There were many side characters in this book but none who truly took a spotlight. They were just there except Lauren who was mentioned way too often for no reason. The romance was starting off in the right direction but then the chemistry burned out. Their romance just felt random and it felt like I was just waiting for the chaos to unfold.

For the ending, I truly stopped caring about the book. I just got bored because the ending was just fast paced that it just didn’t execute the main points properly. I saw a lot of potenital for this book but it just was not it.

**4 Stars**
*The Lodge* by Kayla Olson is a delightful and heartwarming rom-com set against the charming backdrop of a Vermont resort. Alix Morgan’s opportunity to ghostwrite a memoir for Sebastian Green, paired with a luxurious retreat, sets the stage for both professional success and personal discovery. The romance between Alix and Tyler, the ski instructor, is sweet and full of chemistry, making their interactions on the slopes a highlight of the book. The added mystery of the missing lead singer, Jett Beckett, provides an interesting layer to the story, keeping readers engaged in both the romance and the intrigue. While some elements feel familiar, the combination of cozy atmosphere, engaging characters, and a touch of suspense makes *The Lodge* an enjoyable and satisfying read, perfect for fans of lighthearted romance with a bit of mystery.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁: A cozy winter read with all the feels. This book has it all: forced proximity, a layer of mystery, skiing, ice skating, hot cocoa, cute texting, a giant yeti storm and snow much more! If you haven’t ever loved boyband and the drama you will love following Alix as she writes one’s memoir while dating her sexy ski instructor vacay neighbor.

Alix just hit a huge career milestone after years working in the entertainment journalism space she was selected to ghost wrote a memoir for the famous boy band member: Sebastian. This book has to be written fast and furious to meet deadlines but Sebastian has gifted her a month stay at a Vermont ski lodge so she can pump it out.

Alix escapes NYC and enters her winter snow-globe in VT, she gets to stay in a penthouse! She’s surprised when her nextdoor neighbor is a sexy ski instructor, and of course she drools. He convinces her to take a ski lesson and it apparent these two have a spark so when he ask her out on a date she says yes.

But as Alix spends more time with Tyler she quickly discovers there is more to his story than he’s telling her. How could a ski instructor afford a penthouse at a posh ski resort? Tyler is pretty perfect though: he takes her on romantic dates, he’s thoughtful and they just click.

Her writing of the book is going ok, the more she uncovers about Sebastian the less she likes him. So she struggling on how to paint him in a good light while staying true. There is definitely a lot of details she didn’t know about behind the breakup of True North and the disappearance of Jhett Beckett. But a big storm will bring a lot more than snow when it hits Black Maple Lodge.

𝙁𝙖𝙫 𝙌𝙪𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨:
“It’s a really lovely door.” … “Oh, yeah,” he says with a serious nod. “People come from all over the world just to see it.” - Alix & Tyler

“I realize: once you start falling, it’s nearly impossible to stop—you pick up speed, and you might flail a little to course-correct, but at the end of the day you find yourself in over your head.” - Alix

𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅:

* FMC is Ghost Writing Memoir for Celebrity
* Hot Ski Instructor MMC
* 1 Month All Expense Paid Writing Retreat
* Hidden Identity - Missing Boy Band Member
* Romantic Dates w/ Neighbor
* Forced Proximity
* Cozy & Swoon-Worthy
* Vermont Ski Resort - Black Maple Lodge
* Dual POV

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Overall, a cute cozy romance, however i thought the chemistry between the characters was missing the story itself was good although it was obvious what was going to happen.

I received this as an ARC. This was my first Kayla Olson book and it did not disappoint. I really enjoyed how she combined the romance story with a little bit of drama and mystery. The ghostwriting for the celebrity memoir added such a unique element to this book. I loved how there were little interviews and other forms of media included in the story to help the reader become invested in this celebrity’s life as well. I loved both main characters, as well as the side characters. Although, Alix’s sister definitely got on my nerves a bit, which was intentional. The love story was very cute. I enjoyed some of the little twists at the end. Overall, this was a really unique and fun experience. I loved Kayla Olson’s writing and will definitely check out more of her books.

This was a great winter romance. I loved the boy band aspect - It made my NSYNC heart happy. The romance was sweet and the story kept my attention overall. I felt like it dragged a little bit there in the middle, but the ending made up for it - the ending was actually my favorite part of the book. Highly recommend for a wintry read!

This was a great winter romance. I loved the boy band aspect - It made my NSYNC heart happy. The romance was sweet and the story kept my attention overall. I felt like it dragged a little bit there in the middle, but the ending made up for it - the ending was actually my favorite part of the book. Highly recommend for a wintry read!

I loved this romance book! It was so cute, easy to read. I enjoyed that there was some mystery to it, but you also knew what was going to happen. I enjoyed the setting and most of the characters! I enjoyed that there was multi-media evolved I think that helps break up the story and adds some fun to it. I’d be interested to read more by this author and more with some of these side characters!

"The Lodge" by Kayla Olson is an adorable rom-com that is especially enjoyable for fans of boy bands.

A former boy bander who now lives incognito once again meets the female reporter that changed his life. When it becomes clear that the reporter is actually secretly ghostwriting for his rival bandmate, chaos ensues.

This was a fun and very quick read and ultimately, I found it quite enjoyable. It also had the added bonus of making me want to listen to my boy band playlist.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria books for gifting me this ARC.

This was a cute clean romance. The storyline was fairly predictable but I enjoyed it for what it was - a cozy winter reas. Plus it made me think back and reminisce on my boy band crazy days so that was kind of fun.

This was light and fun- everything a plaster cleanser romance should be. I didn’t love it and I didn’t hate it- definitely middle of the road. One direction fans will eat this up!!!

Olson’s latest is a snow globe in print. I loved watching Alix and Tyler fall in love in snowy Vermont. The perfect read for a cozy winters evening in front of the fire.
4.5 stars