The lodge

Olson (The Reunion) delivers a cozy insta-love story against the scenic backdrop of a Vermont ski resort. Alix Morgan has secluded herself at Black Maple Lodge to finish ghostwriting the memoir of former boy band member Sebastian Green. Eight years ago, Green's bandmate and rival, Jett Beckett, vanished from the public eye and the world is eager to hear Geen's take on what happened. Alix was the last person to interview the egotistical Jett before he disappeared and suspects she might have encouraged his retreat. Her writing would go smoother if Green would respond to any of Alix's texts and calls--and if she weren't so distracted by her hot ski instructor neighbor, Tyler Fox, who shows her around the surrounding mountains. The pair are immediately besotted, which will put off readers who prefer a slower burn, and the truth about Tyler's mysterious past--and how it connects to Alix's present--is easily guessed. There's not much depth to be found here, but as a quick, wintry outing it works just fine. Agent: Holly Root and Taylor Haggerty, Root Literary. (Jan.)

Celebrity journalist Alix Morgan just got the biggest break of her career--writing the memoir of Sebastian Green, a former member of True North, the hottest boy band in recent memory. It's been eight years since True North's lead singer, Jett Beckett, mysteriously disappeared in the middle of a tour, and Alix, who was one of the last journalists to interview Jett, hopes that Sebastian's notes and voice memos can give her and the band's fans some answers. When Sebastian offers Alix the chance to spend the month writing at a luxury ski resort in Vermont, she jumps at the chance to get out of the city and away from the tiny apartment that she shares with her sister. After she meets the guy in the room next to hers, handsome ski instructor Tyler, her month on the slopes gets even more interesting, and ultimately her work gets a lot more complicated. Even though the twists are predictable, the well-paced storytelling will draw readers into this entertaining winter romance. VERDICT Readers will love Olson's (The Reunion) trademark blend of romance and pop culture and the unique spin on the traditional third-act conflict, which ultimately leads to a satisfying conclusion.--Whitney Kramer