❄️ Cozy vibes, hot neighbors, and boy band references? Sign me up! 🎶

This book was chef’s kiss perfection to kick off the winter months. Picture this: a snug ski lodge, a dash of forced proximity, and steamy hot neighbors. Toss in some boy band nostalgia, and you’ve got my full attention! 💁‍♀️

Now, if you’re searching for a soul-shattering, tear-inducing romance... maybe keep scrolling. But if you’re craving a quick, feel-good rom-com that’ll have you grinning like an idiot and saying “Awww!” out loud? This one’s the pick! 😍

The characters? Super likable. The love interests? Totally swoon-worthy. And trust me, every time I had to put this book down (ugh, real life), I was counting the seconds until I could dive back in. 📚✨

Grab a blanket, light the fireplace, and settle in for the perfect snowy day read. You’ll thank me later. ❄️🔥

The Lodge by Kayla Olson is a delightful winter romance that transports readers to the snowy charm of Stowe, Vermont. Alix Morgan, an entertainment writer, retreats to a cozy lodge to ghostwrite a memoir for the enigmatic former boy band star, Sebastian Green. As she settles into her new surroundings, she encounters the charming ski instructor, Tyler, and a budding romance begins to blossom.

The story is filled with heartwarming moments, from ice skating under the stars to cozy evenings by the fire.

However, the narrative takes an unexpected turn as the drama surrounding Sebastian's former band, True North, unfolds. The contrast between the endearing Tyler and the manipulative Sebastian adds depth and intrigue to the plot.
Ultimately, The Lodge is a captivating blend of love, redemption, and suspense. With its picturesque setting and relatable characters, it's the perfect escape for those seeking a heartwarming and emotionally satisfying winter read.

Cute. Predictable. I was a bit bored at times. I wanted to love it but it was just okay. I may just need to pick it back up when I'm in a different mood.

After positively loving The Reunion (and being hit with ALLLLL the feels) I couldn't wait to dive into this author's next novel.

Alix, while ghost writing a book for a famous pop star, escapes to snowy Vermont for a solo writing retreat to focus on the book. Between articiles.and voice memos and a boy band star who is literally the worst communicator ever, Alix befriends her neighbor Tyler. And sparks start to fly between the coffee shop and the ski slopes and some of the most melt worthy dates. I loved watching the two fall into friendship and fall in love. There wasn't quite a 3rd act break but it felt appropriate for the story and for their (his) character.

I may not be a skier but I can tell you this story makes me want to pack up to Vermont and hit the slopes. While I wanted a bit more at the end, it was a perfect winter read without being specifically holiday and I already can't wait to see what this author does next!


Thank you Netgalley and Atria Books for the ARC in exchange for my review!

The Lodge isn’t a bad book, in fact it was a very easy book to read. The romance was sweet, but the overall story failed to leave me with all the warm and fuzzy feelings I love in a romance. I was hoping for more emotion or depth from the characters by the end. Overall though this one was still a cozy read.

2.5 stars

I wanted to like this book so badly because I loved The Reunion by Kayla Olsen, but it just didn’t hit the same way.

This book in it’s entirety felt unbelievable and shallow. I cannot tell you why these characters like each other enough to dish deep dark secrets. Also, our protagonist is so dumb. How she managed to take so long to recognize this man is beyond me.

I found myself frustrated more than entertained throughout this book. It’s missing the magic of the first book. So disappointing.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

This book had the PERFECT winter vibes! I was so excited I read it this time of year!

If you are looking for an atmospheric, short, and sweet little read, I highly recommend The Lodge!

This plot had such a unique concept! The FMC, Alix, was hired as a ghostwriter for a memoir, which was interesting to read about. I also really liked Tyler—he was very sweet and thoughtful!

The only downside for me was that I felt as though the plot twist was predictable, and expected it to happen.

With all of that said, I recommend this book as a short and cute winter read, and I think you'll especially like it if you value the vibe of a book.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

📚ARC Review 📚

The Lodge ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Alix just landed her first writing job as a ghost writer for Sebastian, a member of the boy band True North, to write his memoir. Every fan is excited to hear his story and what really happened to one of the members when the band broke up eight years ago. Jett Beckett has been missing ever since then and no one knows what happened to him. Maybe Sebastian has some answers.

When Alix is offered the opportunity to go to a remote Ski Lodge in Stowe, Vermont to finish the book, she decides a change of scenery is just what she needs. Enter Tyler, her new neighbor and ski instructor. He is such a charmer but Alix must focus on the task at hand, she didn’t come here looking for love. But her world crashes down when love isn’t the only thing that finds her.

This was such a cute and cozy romance that was easy to binge read. I loved the 90’s boy band nostalgia feel. Tyler and Alix had an adorable meet cute and you could feel the sparks flying between them. Loved that this was a closed door romance with swoony kisses. The setting was described perfectly and made for such a fun winter read. I can’t wait to read more from this author!

This book will publish on January 7th 2025. Be sure to add to it your TBR list!! Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this advance reader’s copy. This is my honest and voluntary opinion.

I really enjoyed The Lodge as a holiday/winter romance for 2024 and it really got me in the mood for the season! While I saw the various pieces of the plot and the twists quite early, it did have great nostalgic vibes at a ski resort setting that drew me in and made me want to read more. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for review!

The Lodge” is a fun, engaging read. I truly enjoyed it! Alix Morgan is an entertainment writer and has been give the opportunity to be the ghostwriter for a popular boy band member. The band fell apart years earlier when one of their lead members disappeared. Alix is sent to a beautiful ski resort in Stowe VT to finish the book. The setting could not be prettier. The characters were vivid & very likable. This book will keep you warm on these winter nights! Highly recommend to pre-order, coming out January 7th 2025. Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this advance read

Cozy cozy COZY!!

This was such a sweet romcom with some great millennial nostalgia on the side! Alix is an entertainment reporter turned memoir ghost writer for a former boy band member. In order to focus on the work, she is sent to a ski lodge to crack down on writing…and so much cuteness and coziness happens there you’ll just have to read it!

This is not my normal fare—things just happened so easily here I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. But that was part of the charm of this book—the main characters’ intentions were true and honestly communicated from the very start, and I actually found that pretty refreshing.

My one gripe is that the connection was a little too instant for my tastes—although I recognize that’s a trope that others may love!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this! A super cozy winter romance! &&& as a girl who grew up in the boy band era…I just felt right at home.

Alix is a ghost writer for Sebastian, a member of a boy band who broke up 8 years ago….after one of thier members goes missing. She gets sent to a fancy resort in Vermont to work on her writing & falls for the hot ski instructor…

This was cozy & cute. I really loved the setting,..a fun winter romance. This was a closed-door ramble which is also refreshing.. I loved Tyler & Alix. This was a great romance with some deep topics. Def gonna recommend to everyone.

kayla Olson’s The Lodge is a gripping tale of suspense and survival, set against an atmospheric backdrop that pulls you in immediately. With twists you won’t see coming and characters you’ll root for, Olson masterfully builds tension while exploring themes of trust and resilience. A chilling and unputdownable thriller perfect for fans of locked-room mysteries!

5/5 stars. I loved this! It was the perfect cozy winter vibe, laugh out loud funny and full of lovable but complex characters. Thank you NetGalley for the arc! Check this out in January when it comes out.

This was fine. Nothing great, nothing terrible, just fine. The cozy winter setting was definitely there, but there were a lot of characters that I didn't like, and that brought the story down for me.

This is a perfect winter romance rom com if I ever read one! Alix is ghostwriting her first every book by a former boy bander who’s decided it’s time to write his memoir…only problem is other then some voice notes he’s made himself scarce by traveling all over the world and dodging Alix’s calls and texts. Alix is offered the opportunity to go to a remote ski lodge in Stowe, Vermont to finish the book and decides as change on scenery is just what she needs to get the creative juices flowing. What Alix does not expect is the meet a very cute ski instructor who also happens to be rooming next to her and have it develop into possibly something more. This was such a fun easy read and a perfect snowed in book to read by the fire!

Cute and cozy! Perfect winter rom com read to cuddle up with. Excited to have this one in store, I think the cover really enhances its opportunity to do well..

ɴᴇᴛɢᴀʟʟᴇʏ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ || THE LODGE [thank you to Atria and @netgalley for my #gifted copy!]

Title: The Lodge
Author: Kayla Olson
Genre: Romance
Format: Digital
Star Rating: ★★★☆☆
Would I Recommend: 👍🏻

ꜱᴜᴍᴍᴀʀʏ:
While ghostwriting for a former boy band member at a luxe Vermont resort, Alix uncovers secrets about the group's mysterious downfall—all while falling for a charming ski instructor who might just melt her heart.

ᴍʏ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛꜱ:
After reading (and loving) Olson’s THE REUNION, I was really looking forward to her next novel! Unfortunately, while this book was enjoyable, it didn’t meet the expectations that I had for it.

The relationship between Tyler and Alix is adorable! You can tell right from their Meet Cute in the hallway that sparks are flying, and their relationship just takes off from there.

I also loved all of the ways that their paths have crossed, and that added a little bit of depth to an otherwise “instalove” story.

I would still recommend this one if you’re looking for a book that will allow you to escape to a Winter Wonderland!

ʀᴇᴀᴅ ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ʟɪᴋᴇ:
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ᴅᴇᴛᴀɪʟꜱ:
GR: 4.05 ⭐️
# of Pages: 352 page
Pub Date: January 7, 2025

This book was so adorable and I ate up every single bit of it. I read it during a snow storm at a skii resort so that just made it all the more enjoyable. I loved both MCs, their benign casual interactions quickly became so much more. Formal review to come.

If you’re looking for a cozy winter romance, this is for you. ❄️ Alix is spending time at a Vermont ski resort while she ghost writes for one of the music industries biggest celebrities. While there, she falls for the incredibly hot and romantic ski instructor, Tyler. Her romantic life might be going well but working on the memoir proves difficult and drama ensues because of it. This book made me want to curl up in front of a fire place with a hot chocolate. This book was so fun. I love a good winter romance and a happily ever after.