The Great Outdoors

By (author) Olson Kayla
Short description/annotation:
From the USA Today bestselling author of THE LODGE, a new rom-com about a high-maintenance woman who takes on a low maintenance-situation--hiking and camping for three weeks to prove just how "chill" she is.
Description:
From USA TODAY bestseller Kayla Olson, a new rom-com about a high-maintenance woman who embarks on a wilderness trek to prove to her ex how low-maintenance she can be—only to find herself with no makeup and an extremely attractive trek leader.

Those who say “be prepared” never met Sadie Whitlock.

Sadie has always been praised for being the most prepared person in the room, the one who’s thought of everything—and every backup plan—for any given situation. She knows exactly what she wants, exactly what she loves, and goes to great lengths to make sure her life runs perfectly as planned.

So, when her laidback boyfriend breaks up with her for being “too high-maintenance,” Sadie is eager to prove him wrong, and signs herself up for a weeks-long guided wilderness adventure in the High Sierras of California: camping, hiking, rappelling, and kayaking. It’s the most miserable, uncomfortable situation she can think of.

Sadie’s a five-star resort girl at heart, but she has a compelling—and suspiciously attractive—tour guide: August Thorn. Thorn lives for adventure and always keeps a professional distance from the trekkers under his care…but there’s just something about Sadie, and for the first time, he finds himself wanting to get closer. As they explore the wilderness together, Sadie realizes the great outdoors might truly be great with the right person.
Review quote:
“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
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“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
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“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
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"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
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“In The Great Outdoors, Kayla Olson proves there’s beauty and power in remaining true to yourself while al