Book Description 

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.

My Review 

This was my first experience reading a Sophie Sullivan book and I found myself utterly charmed. It was so easy to like Presley right from the start by the way she was introduced as perpetually underappreciated by everyone but her BFF. So naturally– no pun intended– I wanted to see this sweet girl get a win. 

Speaking of sweet, this is mostly a closed door romance, but it worked well for me because Presley and Beckett spent so much time getting to know each other. I do think the description makes Presley seem a lot more prissy than she is. In fact, she is completely willing to step out of her comfort zone and try new things, even though outdoor sporting pursuits are not her thing. But in that regard, this is still an opposites attract romance, although Presley and Beckett realize that they have a lot more in common than they expected.  

Even though this is the first book in a series, it felt like the second or third book. There was clearly a lot going on with Beckett’s siblings’ backstories, and even though they were fleshed-out, I still felt as though I was late to the party. That said, I would love to see Beckett’s two siblings get books of their own. 

I would recommend Love, Naturally. It’s always nice to have books where characters get exactly what they deserve, and that Presley was able to find an outlet where her considerable talent would be truly appreciated. I am looking forward to reading more from Sullivan in the future. 

I received a digital ARC of this book from St. Martin’s/NetGalley.