Two people end up with more feelings than they bargained for after pursuing a summer fling, in this small-town, opposites-attract romance from Sophie Sullivan.
Charlotte “Charlie” Ashford has worked hard to become her own person. Tired of living in the shadow of her famous parents, she gladly left behind a life of glitz and glamour to pursue her true passion: becoming a counselor. However, when a viral video upends Charlie’s plans, she wonders if the real key to discovering herself is through her late father.
Grayson Keller has finally found his footing. He’s settled in one place, surrounded by family, and secure in his business. By his third summer as owner, Get Lost Lodge is showing a steady profit and seeing its fair share of repeat visitors. Whatever happens, Grayson is perfectly content with his quiet life and careful heart. That is, until he meets Charlie, who he can’t seem to get out of his head.
On the surface, Charlie and Grayson seem to have nothing in common more than a growing attraction that neither of them can fight. Trusting each other isn’t easy. They’ve both been hurt before, and they’re not looking for anything serious. The solution is easy: they’ll date, have some fun, and walk away unscathed. Right? Or, maybe this once, they can see past the hurt to what, or who, is on the other side waiting for them.
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I’ve been hearing about Sophie Sullivan from my friends, but I have yet to read her books. Maybe This Once was the first book that I read by her, and I’m so glad that I did. There is so much that I adored about this book: the characters, their connections with each other, and, of course, the setting. I loved the way everyone came together and how welcoming they were towards Charlie; it’s what she needed – friends. I enjoyed the big focus on the found family, which is one of my favorite tropes to read about. Maybe This Once won’t have you connecting only with the main characters but also with the secondary ones. It’s not a story that you will forget.
What drew me into the story was the title and the cover. I think both of those tell their own stories. I didn’t realize it was part of a series until I started reading, but it can be read as stand-alone and Sophie did an excellent job on that. One of my favorite parts was the setting, Get Lost Lodge, which sounds like a perfect place to escape to. I love nature, and all those descriptions had me imagining myself there. I loved the way that everyone worked there; they were a team. I do wish that Sophie told others the truth; but I understood why she didn’t but was afraid of what might happen when others found out.
How can you not love Grayson? He’s the type of guy that every girl wishes for. Grayson needed someone like Charlie, and she needed him. You could tell that there was something special between the two of them from the moment that they met. I feel that Charlie was the most relaxed when she was around him. I was rooting for the two of them throughout the book. This was such a heartwarming story, and now that I have read it, I want to read the others in the series. I highly recommend checking out this book.
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