This book was a quick and easy read. It was a nice break from the darker romances, and fantasy reads. This was my first Kayla Olsen book, and it will not be my last. I really enjoyed the social media posts, text messages, and articles through this story. The FMC, Alix Morgan, is an entertainment journalist that has been hired as a ghostwriter for a former member of a boyband. She stays at a lodge in Vermont to sequester herself, so she can focus on writing and take time for herself. Alix meets Tyler, a ski instructor at the lodge. There was a twist that I didn't see coming, but figured it out just before it was revealed. I loved the character development and the interactions between all the characters.


Thank you Netgalley for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars! Entertainment journalist Alix Morgan has just landed the opportunity of a lifetime—she's been tapped to ghostwrite a memoir by Sebastian Green, former member of the popular boy band True North. Alix is thrilled to dive deeper into Sebastian's career and the mystery behind True North's downfall, especially since she was one of the last people to interview former frontman Jett Beckett before he disappeared from the public eye. Soon, Alix is whisked away from her cramped NYC apartment to Sebastian's luxurious penthouse at a ski resort in Vermont to write the book. Better yet, once she arrives, she's faced with a pretty cute distraction: her neighbor, ski instructor Tyler. As Alix and Tyler fall in love on the slopes, Alix's work begins to take an unexpected turn...can she uncover the truth about True North while also keeping her job and her relationship intact?

I really enjoyed this book! The mixed media elements were a definite highlight for me—whether it was a comments thread on social media, a voice note, an interview, or an article, I felt like they added so much depth to the narrative and were just super fun to read. I also liked finding out more about Alix's career as an entertainment journalist and ghostwriter. The romance between Alix and Tyler was so sweet (loved reading about their dates!), and while I did catch on to the twist pretty early on, I thought it was still really well-done. I did want a little bit more in the way of character development, but otherwise, I thought THE LODGE was such a cute, cozy read! It will definitely be super popular with readers this winter, especially fans of romcoms and books about celebritity culture. Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC.

What a fun winter themed romance! I really enjoyed Kayla Olson’s other book, The Reunion, so I was excited to read this new one early. It was a cute read but I didn’t love it.

I was very attracted to the plot of this book and while reading I have come to realize this book had such a creative and well-written plot that you wouldn't crave spice to make the book interesting. when an author can write a romance without spice and it is still exciting it's a gift.

The Lodge by Kayla Olson is the ultimate cozy read! Picture this: you’re curled up in your comfiest PJs, sipping the most indulgent cup of hot cocoa you’ve ever had. That’s exactly how you should experience this book, which I devoured in less than 24 hours because… I literally couldn’t put it down!

I mean, a love story with boy band vibes? Yes, please! (Still crossing my fingers for that *NSYNC reunion, anyone else?!) Alix and Tyler are absolute perfection, and every moment between them is swoon-worthy.

So, do yourself a favor—preorder The Lodge now. You’ll thank me later!

A huge thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my totally honest (and completely obsessed) review!

If you are a millennial who romanticized about meeting your late 90's early 2000's boy band of choice - I really think you'll LOVE this book! I could not put it down- and when I had to- I was so excited to get back to it!

This is such an incredibly original concept and story- so refreshing! The snippets from interviews, emails etc. kept the story moving, revealed little secrets and helped break everything up perfectly.

There are lots of twists (and you'll probably predict them) but the way that Kayla brings them to fruition definitely caught me by surprise on multiple occasions and I loved it!

The writing is beautifully done, there are so many "show me" moments to develop the story. AH! it's so good.

This is a just kisses romance and it was perfect. You still get the point and I wasn't missing anything more. I loved the love story so much.

This is definitely one of my top reads of the year and I can't wait for its release in January so I can cozy up and re-read! I'm ready to read more from Kayla Olson!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Overall it was a decent book, but there was nothing spellbinding nor bad about it. I didn't dislike it, but it's not one I would tell all my friends they have to rush out and get asap. The premise is cute and I like that the pieces fall into place. The character development felt a little flat but I can't quite pinpoint why I didn't love them.

Thank you to Atria Books for the ARC of this book! I read The Reunion by Kayla Olson and really enjoyed it, so I was excited to give this one a try as well. The Lodge was such a sweet romance and I just loved the cozy, wintery vibes sprinkled throughout. It is rare to get a book that is wintery and not about Christmas, and I actually really liked that about it! I think you would enjoy this book if you enjoy celebrity romance and a cozy wintery setting. All of the descriptive details made me wish I was on a ski vacation. See below for a brief synopsis!

Synopsis: Alix is a ghost writer for a popular boy band member. She has been given the opportunity to travel to a luxury ski resort in Vermont to work on writing the book. She makes a connection with her next door neighbor while there, who happens to be a ski instructor. They forge a sweet connection as she works on the book. There are some surprises along the way too, but I don't want to spoil too much, It is a sweet one perfect for the winter months!

Thank you so much to Kayla Olson and Atria Books for the eARC of this title. I loved Kayla's first book, The Reunion. I was so excited to read more from her and this definitely lived up to the hype. I loved reading the story of Alix and Tyler. This book is the perfect amount of mystery, and romance, Definitely one you should check out!

This super cute, fast-paced closed door romance had everything - an idyllic setting, realistic characters, and an interesting plot. I really enjoyed it and although it was easy to predict what was going to happen, I was still surprised by one or two things.

This was a cute and cozy romance. It was an easy read and it actually helped me get out of a little reading slump. I would recommend!
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC!

I really enjoyed reading this book! It was a cute romance and the plot was very well written. The characters were adorable and I loved their storyline. The setting feels like a real place and the characters feel like real people.

What a cute romance read! This is the perfect book to cuddle up with as the weather grows colder. I loved the ski lodge setting and following the characters as their love story unfolded. The plot was a bit predictable, but nonetheless captivating and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

In this book you follow Alix who is given the job of ghostwriting the memoir of a famous boyband member.

I loved the mixed media format sprinkled throughout the book. This was a fun element that added to the overall reading experience.

Thank you @atriabooks and @netgalley for the gifted copy of the book.

I liked the writing style in this book a lot! I thought the plot twist was very predictable, but the plot as a whole was very interesting and I enjoyed reading it. I don’t have many negative things to say about this book, other than I did not like Seb at all! Overall, this book was a cute, easy, close-door romance and worth the read!

Review to Come

Love the cover ❤️
Description intrigued me…
Author is new to me.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC

3/5

Close-door, celebrity/pop-star romance with a hint of mystery.

Alix Morgan, a journalist, gets her dream job ghostwriting a memoir for Sebastian Green, a former boy band member. While staying at a luxury resort in Vermont, she falls for a ski instructor, Tyler, and delves into the mystery of the band's missing lead singer. As romance blooms, Alix uncovers deeper secrets about True North’s downfall.

I didn't realize this was closed-doors before starting it, so I was expecting the romance to do a bit more with the story BUT it was a fun quick read. Alix and Tyler were just fine as MCs. Nothing wow'd me about this book but also nothing was glaringly wrong. I called the "twist" almost immediately.

I see a book with a ski lodge setting, and you can bet your bottom dollar I'm going to read it.

I thought The Lodge was such a fun premise! I went in blind because I really saw the cover and a Vermont ski mountain setting and was in, so I was totally thrown by the whole boy band and journalism aspect of the story, but I thought it added a really cool twist to the book.

Overall, a cute easy read. If you love boy bands I think you'll love this!

This is a sweet, fast paced romance about a journalist’s journey to ghost write a celebrity’s book but falls in love during the experience that it takes her through.

I thought it was cute, somewhat predictable but fun.

I don’t know if I really understand the term cozy across all genres but this does remind me of a hallmark movie with maybe a tad bit drama more than normal. And no ex hahah. If you know, you know.

Thank you to negtgally and the publisher for the opportunity for an honest opinion.

Super cozy romance! Very much reminded me of a Hallmark movie. The storyline and romance between the two main characters is just such a feel good love story. While there were a few things that were predictable it was a fun read I could escape in.

I was absolutely glued to my Kindle with this one. THIS IS SO GOOD! The cuteness of the couples and the snow is so great. You never see lodge or snowboard stories.