Maybe This Once (Rock Bottom Love #3)

Author: Sophie Sullivan Title: Maybe This Once Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin Date Published: 02/10/2026

Read Dates: 01/02/2026- 01/04/2026
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐💫

 📖 I received a gifted e-book ARC. The following is my honest review✍🏻

Maybe This Once is a dual POV, opposites-attract small-town romance. Charlie's life in California is upended when a viral video of her ruins her opportunity for her dream job before she can even get started. She heads to Michigan to hide out with her great-Uncle and figure out a new path forward. Grayson, owner of the Get Lost Lodge, is intrigued by their mysterious new guest, but as drawn as he is to Charlie, he's not willing to risk his heart again. The two can't deny their attraction, though, and decide that they can keep feelings in check for a temporary fling, until secrets come to light and threaten everything they are building. I have been enjoying this series, so I was glad to get to read Grayson and Charlie's story. I loved the small-town island life and getting to see familiar characters from the first two books. I understood Grayson's reluctance to get involved with someone new, and while I understood Charlie's need for anonymity, I did find her insistence on keeping secrets frustrating. Still, I am glad I read it and got to see how this series wrapped up, and I look forward to more from this author.

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.