Love, Naturally
A Novel
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4.4 • 15 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Most Anticipated by The Nerd Daily * The Everymom * Medium, and more!
A charming opposites-attract romance, Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan is for anyone who ever stepped outside their comfort zone and found that all the best things can happen when you take a chance.
Presley Ayers is not the woman you bring on a camping trip. An accomplished concierge at an exclusive hotel in Great Falls, MI, she knows more about the top ten places for champagne and caviar than she does about the best hiking boots to go stomping around near Lake Michigan. But when she surprises her boyfriend of eight months with a vacation to the Get Lost Lodge and he dumps her instead, Presley decides to rough it solo and take the trip herself.
When Beckett Keller helps the gorgeous woman off the rickety boat and onto Lodge territory, it’s clear to him she's made a mistake. She doesn’t like hiking, fishing, or nature in general, so why did she go on this trip? He’s got other things on his mind though—a crumbling lodge, and his own plans and dreams that are forever deferred—so he doesn’t have time for Ms. Fish-Out-of-Water. Even so, neither Beckett nor Presley can help that inexplicable draw they feel towards each other. He’s all rough stubble and plaid shirts, while she’s all high heels and brand-name athleisurewear.
But you know what they say about opposites.
"Sophie Sullivan proves opposites really do attract in this delightfully escapist, Fish Out of Water romance. Love, Naturally reminds us of the magic of embracing the unexpected." – Amy Lea, international bestselling author of Exes and O's
"Smart, sexy, and endearing." - Booklist
"Author Sophie Sullivan has a knack for penning heartwarming, wholesome rom-coms — and she’s sure to capture hearts again in her latest novel Love, Naturally!" - Woman's World Book Club
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Sullivan (A Guide to Just Being Friends) sets this sweet contemporary in a picture-perfect Michigan small town populated by a wonderfully welcoming cast. Overworked hotel concierge and social media influencer Presley Ayers finally has vacation time and plans a surprise trip to a fishing lodge in northern Michigan as a birthday present for her boyfriend, Emmett—who is less than thrilled, arguing that they're not serious enough for a couple's vacation, much to Presley's shock. So she goes alone, despite her lack of interest in the kind of rustic living Get Lost Lodge offers. When the air conditioning in her lodge room malfunctions, Beckett Keller, the resort owner's brother, offers his cabin as a temporary refuge. Soon, Presley and handsome, outdoorsy Beckett are head over heels—but can their different lifestyles stand the test of time? Sullivan makes it easy to invest in Presley and Beckett from the start, and the supporting characters charm: Beckett's outspoken niece Ollie steals every scene she's in, her mother Jillian is an instant best friend for Presley, and older guest Bernie Dayton is a wise delight. This opposites-attract romance will capture readers' hearts.
Customer Reviews
Fun, romantic escape
Love, Naturally is a fun, up lifting romance. Presley Ayers is taken out of her element and dropped off on an island for a lot of nature fun. It's all her boyfriend's fault. She was trying to do something nice by surprising him with a vacation. It backfired. Thank goodness for karma.
Presley arrives as a single at Get Lost Lodge at the perfect time. She is their white knight landing at the dock after a rough boat ride. Grayson got the lodge in a divorce settlement. The only problem is it is falling apart all around him. His brother, Beckett, and sister, Jill, are more than happy to make it a success. Unfortunately, they are in over their heads.
The family dynamics fill the pages making so jealous for such a lovely family. Ollie, Jill's daughter, is a total hoot. The family has a way of bringing guests together. Is it wrong that I am jealous that I haven't found such a place. They bring new meaning to customer service by treating lodgers like family.
Presley is out of her element. You can take the girl out of the city, but..... Thank goodness for Beckett. There was some type of connection during the boat ride over. They just click. He loves the great outdoors. She, not so much. I had a lot of laughs at Presley's expense. I tried not to laugh. I failed. The slow-build romance between Presley and Beckett kept me reading way past my bedtime waiting for their bed time.
Adding to the enjoyment of the story is the town of Smile. If you like small town romances with the town busybodies you won't want to miss out on Love, Naturally. There is so much small town drama riddling the pages. The citizens definitely have a uniqueness. The businesses left me shaking my head.
Presley is on vacation. Vacations don't last forever. What happens at Get Lost Lodge stays at Get Lost Lodge. That might work if she stays off of social media. She used her marketing skills to help the lodge. She used her influencer skills to help the lodge. The lodge and Beckett are all over her accounts. Who will help Presley and her broken heart? After all Beckett stayed at Get Lost Lodge.
Excellent
Great story