This book was a great romance. I always love a nature setting, but it's not as frequent so it was nice. Lucy is from the city (though an outdoor type of gal) and books a hike with her crappy boyfriend. They book a hike but boyfriend subsquently breaks up with her ON her birthday.
Lucy still goes on the hike and meets Jonathan in a bar the night before and whoops he turns out to be her tour guide. Jonathan has gone through a lot lately as well, so it was a lot of emotions throughout their story.
I thought they had wonderful tension. I could have launched Lucy's old boyfriend into the forest never to be found, and this book was one I flew through.

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and K.L Parsons for this ARC.

This was a fantastic romance. Hearts, love, tension. . I . Right away, I was hooked with how odd this situation was, and things only increased, which had me on the edge of my seat.

I have tried to read this book on multiple occasions. I’m not sure if it’s the writing or the characters, but something just isn’t jiving with me. I’m going to go ahead and shelf this as a DNF, I apologize. Hopefully I will be able to return to it and try again in the future. Thanks!

I have never read anything by this author, but I will be looking out for other books they write in the future. I really enjoyed the story as well as the pacing of the story.

4.5 ⭐️ (rounded up)

Didn’t realise it was possible to get your heart crushed in less than 2 pages. Though the story as a whole made me feel giddy.

📚 second chance
📚 forced proximity
📚 one bed (hammock)
📚 care when sick
📚 single POV

“She wasn’t cute. She was a liability“

🌶️🌶️🌶️

|Thoughts|
Fell in love with Lucy & Jonathan and their initial attraction and subsequent forced proximity was just perfect (chefs kiss). Was truly the comedy of errors for them as they completed their hike. Really made me miss my Duke of Edinburgh expedition days.

“Being lost wasn’t ideal. But maybe being lost with her wouldn’t be the worst thing.”

Was a solid 5 stars, until the dreaded third act break up. That I truly could have done without. Although, the ‘apology’ was not was I was expecting and was worth it.

“Jonathan thanked his lucky stars for the enchantress before him. He thanked her ex for setting her free. He even thanked that damned landslide for trapping them together. He didn’t deserve this.”

Great debut novel and just wish we got more of them together at the end.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was so extremely cute! While some parts were on the more predictable side, that’s not uncommon in contemporary romance. I didn’t mind those plot points at all, and found the sass between the characters super lighthearted and enjoyable! I can’t wait to read more by this author!

What a great debut novel! The characters had amazing chemistry and interesting dialogue and it was fun watching their romantic relationship develop. Lucy’s resilience and determination along with Jonathan’s backstory made the plot interesting and compelling. The wilderness setting and all the events that came with it was so well written that you were transported there. Overall a great book! I’m looking forward to more from this author.

I'm always a sucker for a grumpy x sunshine story, so this one was a fun read. It gave me a teeny bit of Happiness for Beginners vibes with the wilderness and self exploration themes. This was a really cute, quick read if you're looking for a palette cleanser with a sweet story and lovable characters.

This was a super cute rom com!
It started off with the FMC getting dumped on her birthday, which is such a tough thing to go through! It takes you on her journey as well as the MMCs journey.
It was a grumpy/sunshine, and I absolutely loved it!
I loved how both characters grew throughout the book.
It was a fun read and I definitely recommend it!

I was looking forward to reading this first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a fun romcom perfect for those who love the outdoors. Lucy is dumped on her birthday (who does that?!) and has to move out. She then goes on a hiking trip alone with a grumpy guide which is a good distraction from her sadness. I loved Lucy and Jonathan together and their chemistry was spot on.

I look forward to reading more from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

I loved this rom-com so much. A woman rediscovering herself after her relationship ends; a man learning to trust again after an accident takes his wife. A hiking trip that forces them together… and a landslide that turns it into a much more involved adventure. Add to that a grand gesture at the end (and a drag queen bff) and this ended up being such an enjoyable book to read. I can’t wait until book 2 is out!

I love a good grumpy/sunshine book, and this one did not disappoint! It was such a cute story with great characters, I had a really hard time putting it down. I hope the next one comes out soon!

Love by a Landslide is an adventurous romance with a touch of rom-com. Recently single, Lucy O'Malley books Jonathan Miller as a hiking guide in Leavenworth, WA. Her hiking skills are a bit rusty, but she falls back into the swing of it until an avalanche leaves their path blocked and extends their hike by a few days.
They are forced to rely on each other for survival, as well as navigate the quickly growing attraction to each other.
The characters are stubborn and damaged, making them realistic and relatable. The author does mention at the end that this is going to be a series, which is exciting. I'm definitely a series girl! Plus, Lucy's drag Queen BFF, Todd, is hilarious!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for a copy of the arc.

Getting dumped is hard, getting dumped on your birthday is harder. Especially after spending time with people you didn't want to spend time with but only did because your boyfriend was supposed to be there to make things better for you.
This book is grumpy/sunshine coded. There's no denying it.
It's absolutely wonderful and I love how both characters grew at the end of the book.
I'll definitely be interested in more by this author.
Till next time.

Such a cute read! I loved this!!
I don't have a lot of needs when it comes to a book, and Ill read almost all tropes, but a good grumpy/sunshine would have to be at the top of my lst for a good time! So glad this debut novel didn't disappoint!!

I just devoured "Love by a Landslide" by K.L. Parsons, and wow, what a fun read! This fresh new release (available since the beginning of June), is a perfect blend of adventure, romance and self-discovery.

Lucy O’Malley is on a mission to reinvent herself after a rough breakup and a milestone birthday. Her destination? The charming, Bavarian-themed Leavenworth, Washington, for some solo beer, bratwurst, and backpacking.
Then there's Jonathan, the cautious owner of Off the Beaten Adventures. He is all about meticulous planning and avoiding risks, so he isn't thrilled about taking Lucy on a one-on-one hiking adventure.

They have an undeniable mutual attraction to each other, but neither is looking for a fling, especially when things get rocky—literally. A freak landslide traps them in the wilderness, and their adventure turns into a fight for survival, complete with sizzling chemistry and heart-pounding moments.

Lucy and Jonathan's journey through the wilderness is packed with tension, both from their predicament and their growing feelings for each other. The dynamic between them is electric, and I couldn't help but root for these two to find their way home (and into each other's hearts haha).

Huge thanks to K.L. Parsons for the advanced readers copy! If you're looking for a fun romance with a side of adventure, this one's for you.

Love by a landslide is a cute grumpy sunshine story with a dash of enemies to lovers and forced proximity.
Lucy’s just been dumped on her birthday no less & the couples hiking trip for her birthday they had planned is now for 1.
Johnathan has some un-dealt-with trauma from losing his wife a few years back, he doesn’t like change and the idea of having 1 woman under his guidance in this hike instead of a couple throws him off, he desperately tries to cancel, but Lucy is having none of it!
Unplanned weather, change of routes and injuries cause their 2 day trip to double and pushes them to trust each other more than ever, but is it just the situation they’re in? Or could what they are feeling be real?
This was a cute story, very easy to read and fairly well paced.
3.5 stars rounded down

Awesome debut novel written by K.L. Parsons! This romance novel is perfect for nature lovers, fans of the one hammock trope, and feeling all the feelings. When Lucy is dumped on her birthday and forced to move out of her long term boyfriend’s apartment suddenly, she embarks on a previously scheduled trip alone with a grouchy hiking guide. What follows is an adventurous tale about learning to be the sunshine. Lucy and Jonathan are very cute together as they navigate some intense circumstances. This is a must read heartwarming adventure!

Thank you to Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op and K.L Parsons for the e-arc.

Love by a Landslide is an adventurous romance with a touch of rom-com. Recently single, Lucy O'Malley books Jonathan Miller as a hiking guide in Leavenworth, WA. Her hiking skills are a bit rusty, but she falls back into the swing of it until an avalanche leaves their path blocked and extends their hike by a few days.
They are forced to rely on each other for survival, as well as navigate the quickly growing attraction to each other.
This is a great, quick summer read.. as long as you don't have any hikes planned near avalanche zones😅🤣😂. The characters are stubborn and damaged, making them realistic and relatable. The author does mention at the end that this is going to be a series, which is exciting. I'm definitely a series girl! Plus, Lucy's drag Queen BFF, Todd, is hilarious!
Thanks to NetGalley and K.L. Parsons for early access to read Love by a Landslide in exchange for an honest review. This is my first book by this author, but it won't be me last.

This was the perfect summer read! Love by a Landslide is the cutest little romcom I've read in a while. It was so darn adorable and addictive.
And I can’t wait for book two!