The Great Outdoors

“Olson keeps the pages turning… The emotional journeys of the leads are similarly well rendered as they both gain confidence, learn to let each other in, and build a lasting connection. Armchair travelers will be especially delighted.” —Publishers Weekly “The sexual tension and chemistry between Sadie and Thorn are palpable, with a focus on the push and pull of the burgeoning relationship. Secondary characters and their relationships, friendships, and the experiences and struggles of the trail enhance the narrative. Olson (The Lodge) writes an engaging slow-burn romance.” —Library Journal“Kayla Olson’s The Great Outdoors is the most fun I’ve had reading a book in a long time. This romp of a rom-com is like if Alexis Rose pulled an Elle Woods and spitefully signed up for her ex’s hiking trek, only to fall for her hot wilderness guide instead. You don’t want to miss out on this sweet, hilarious, and affirming journey to self-love and happily ever after.” —Erin Connor, author of Unromance and Still Into You“The Great Outdoors is sweet, funny, and heartwarming. Whether you’re a nature lover or a city-slicker, Kayla Olson takes you on a beautiful adventure that you will thoroughly enjoy.” — Joss Richard, International bestselling author of It’s Different This Time“The Great Outdoors is a Legally Blonde-coded adventure romcom you’ll want to over-pack your bags for. Brimming with deep character growth, crackling tension, and highly necessary silk pajamas, readers will be rooting for Sadie and Thorn from the moment they step onto the trail. With every challenge they face—from actual danger to the world’s sketchiest shower stall—they each discover new wells of resilience that are only deepened when they learn to trust each other.” —Victoria Lavine, internationally bestselling author of Any Trope but You“In The Great Outdoors, Kayla Olson proves there’s beauty and power in remaining true to yourself while also learning how to step outside your comfort zone. An immersive, feel-good romance that made me want to head for the mountains!” —Lauren Kung Jessen, author of The Fortune Flip“The Great Outdoors beautifully illustrates how often the best things in life aren’t the ones we can prepare for, but rather the ones that simply happen. During an adventurous mountain trek, a woman with the white-knuckle resilience to thrive under any circumstances meets the man who genuinely believes that she can—and as they traverse the Sierras, their romance unfolds with such gentleness and care. This is a wind-swept, pine-scented escape of a story about the great, healing force of the wilderness and the people who make us feel truly alive.” —Ellen O’Clover, author of The Heartbreak Hotel

Kayla Olson is the author of The Reunion and The Lodge, in addition to two books for young adults: The Sandcastle Empire and This Splintered Silence. Whether writing at her desk or curled up with a good book, she can most often be found with a fresh cup of coffee and at least one cat.

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