Review | Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan
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Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan
2024 Publication Date: January 16
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A Charming Opposites Attract Romance Book...
In a world where love is often portrayed as a fairytale romance between two perfect people, Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan is a refreshing change. This novel is not "just another game" when it comes to romance... But all about taking chances, stepping outside our comfort zone, and finding love in the most unexpected places... And at the most unexpected time and circumstances.
The charming opposites attract romance between Presley Ayers and Beckett Keller will leave you swooning and wanting more.
Here is my T.I.M.E. Best Book Review of Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan... Grab some popcorn and prepare to lose yourself in the world of romance...
Plot Points
Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan is a heartwarming tale of Presley Ayers, an accomplished "city girl" concierge at an exclusive hotel, who surprises her boyfriend of eight months with his dream rugged vacation to the Get Lost Lodge, only to be dumped as they are about to leave. In an attempt to move on and step out of her comfort zone, she decides to go ahead with taking the vacation she planned alone.
When she arrives, it becomes clear (with every earned blister!) that she is not the kind of person who would enjoy a rugged vacation... And meets Beckett Keller, a lodge employee who seems to embody everything she's not... Including being the personification of a rugged vacation in the flesh!
City girl plus rugged mountain man? You can probably tell where this might be going. But I did not mind that one bit... I was so charmed by the two main characters plus Beckett's other family members who run the Get Lost Lodge that I was thrilled to be on a romance va-cay!
Standout Features of Love, Naturally
• Finding Love In Unexpected Ways
When it comes to romance novels, there's nothing quite like a love story about two people from different worlds finding true love in unexpected ways. That's what makes Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan such a delightful read.
This charming opposites attract romance is for anyone who has ever stepped outside their comfort zone and found that all the best things can happen when you take a chance.
• Relatable Characters
The first thing that makes Love, Naturally such a great read is its relatability. Presley is a strong, successful woman who thinks she has it all figured out, only to find out that life has other plans.
Beckett, on the other hand, is trying to keep his family's legacy alive, but he's struggling to make ends meet. This makes it easy for readers to connect with both of them on a personal level and root for their happy ending.
• Witty Dialogue
Another reason why Love, Naturally stands out from other romance novels is its humor. Sophie Sullivan has a knack for writing witty dialogues that are both funny and endearing.
The characters' banter is entertaining to read and adds a lightness to the story that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.
Prepare yourself to meet a true firecracker of a "young girl on the rise" in Beckett's young niece, Ollie. .. And I must say that Ollie's witty dialogue truly steals one scene after the next!
• Charming Rustic Setting
One of the most appealing aspects of Love, Naturally is the setting. The Get Lost Lodge is a rustic, outdoorsy retreat that allows readers to escape to a place where they can disconnect and find solace in nature. It's the perfect backdrop for a story about two people who couldn't be more different.
And the lush descriptions of the scenery and the charming adjacent village help transport readers to the heart of the story and allow them to experience the journey alongside the characters.
• Undeniable Chemistry with Slow Burn Appeal
The chemistry between Presley and Beckett is undeniable. Their attraction is both intense and a slow burn... Or at least as slow burn as a holiday romance can be! Readers will definitely feel the sparks flying off the page... However, the closed door romance element keeps the graphic scenes off the page and completely left to your imagination.
As they navigate their differences, their relationship is both heartwarming and fraught with slow burn sexual tension, making it impossible to put the book down.
EPILOGUE
Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan is a must-read for anyone who loves a good contemporary romance novel... With relatable characters, witty humor, a stunning setting, and undeniable chemistry, this is the perfect book to get lost in.
This charming opposites attract romance is a testament to the fact that sometimes the best things can happen when you step outside your comfort zone and take a chance. So go ahead and lose yourself in the beautiful story of Presley and Beckett.
And if you find yourself longing to book your own rugged vacation, make sure you pack Love, Naturally to read as you sit under the stars!... ✨😎✨
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Currently, Love Naturally is being released as a standalone book. But the author has hinted that both Jilly's & Grayson's stories (Beckett's sister & brother) are being planned for two additional books coming soon... So, I am tagging this an interconnected romance series... What does this mean for you as a reader?... You can read this book series as standalone books since they are interconnected romance books… Meaning each book focuses on a different couple from the same "world" of the Keller family... But interconnected romance is still a cumulative series... As for me, I started with Book 1 and am always glad to get in on the ground floor of world-building to fully embrace the interconnected romance bonus element... ✨😎✨
BOOK DETAILS
Pages: 320
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Sub-Genres: Opposites Attract Romance | Holiday Romance | Interconnected Romance
T.I.M.E. Jalapeno Rating:️ Closed Door Romance
Time Period: Contemporary
Location: Northern Michigan (US)
Publisher: St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin
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BOOK SYNOPSIS
Get ready for a charming opposites-attract romance in Sophie Sullivan's Love, Naturally... Step outside your comfort zone and embark on a journey where the best things happen when you take a chance...
Meet Presley Ayers, an accomplished concierge at a fancy hotel in Great Falls, MI. She knows all about champagne, caviar, and the luxurious life, but hiking boots and adventuring? Not her thing.
When her boyfriend dumps her instead of appreciating the surprise vacation she planned for them, Presley decides to go on the trip solo and embrace the rough wilderness all by herself.
Enter Beckett Keller, the guy who helps Presley off the old boat and onto the Lodge grounds. He can immediately tell that she's out of her element. Hiking, fishing, and nature? Clearly not her forte.
But Beckett has his own worries... Like helping his family restore the dilapidated lodge and what to do with his deferred dreams. He simply doesn't have time for a fish-out-of-water like Presley.
However, destiny has other plans, as they both feel an inexplicable attraction towards each other. He's all rugged with stubble and plaid shirts, while she's the epitome of style and athleisure.
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of surprises and chemistry, because you know what they say about opposites... The lines blur as they definitely attract!
Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan is a charming opposites-attract romance that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. Presley and Beckett’s unlikely and unique love story is a perfect example of how stepping out of our comfort zones can lead to unexpected and beautiful things.
BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION
Stepping outside of your comfort zone can lead to unexpected and beautiful things.
In Love, Naturally, Presley decides to take a solo trip into the wild, something that is completely out of her comfort zone. And through this experience, she finds love and discovers more about herself. Reminding us that sometimes we need to push ourselves past our limits to truly grow and experience new opportunities.
Attraction can come in many forms, even between two seemingly opposite individuals.
Presley and Beckett couldn't be more different on the surface, but their undeniable chemistry proves that opposites can attract. Encouraging us that we shouldn't judge someone based on appearances or assumptions, as there could be a deep connection waiting to be discovered.
Slow burn romance can be just as fulfilling and exciting as a fast-paced one.
In Love, Naturally, the relationship between Presley and Beckett is a slow burn. They both have their own struggles and insecurities to work through before they can fully commit to each other. And as readers, we get to experience their journey of growth and self-discovery alongside them, making their happily ever after even more rewarding. Reminding us that a love built on patience and understanding can be just as (or even more) fulfilling and exciting as a whirlwind romance.
BOOK QUOTE
"No matter how much you plan, things happen. You roll with it, you adjust, and sometimes the thing that knocked you down is the thing that wakes you up... What you think might be the worst moment in your life can show you exactly what you were missing... " — Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan
Sophie Sullivan | Photo by Shelley Bell
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
SOPHIE SULLIVAN is a Canadian author as well as a cookie-eating, Diet Pepsi-drinking, Disney enthusiast who loves reading and writing romance in almost equal measure. She writes around her day job as a teacher and spends her spare time with her sweet family watching reruns of Friends. TEN RULES FOR FAKING IT is her romcom debut novel, but she's had plenty of practice writing happily ever after as her alter ego, Jody Holford.
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