On Location
Producer Alia Dunn finally gets the green light for her dream series showcasing Utah's national parks, made in honor of her late grandmother. Her new field coordinator is Drew Irons, the man who ghosted her after a great first date. With an unreliable host threatening to sink the show, Alia has no choice but to rely on Drew. Long days in stunning landscapes push the two former almost-couple together. A spirited workplace rom-com about ambition and second looks.
About This Book
On Location is a contemporary romance novel by Sarah Echavarre Smith, first published in 2021 by Berkley. It runs 352 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Length
- 352 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
Get On Location by Sarah Echavarre Smith
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When a producer and the man who ghosted her are forced together to save a TV series, they must overcome past tension in the stunning landscapes of Utah's national parks.
- Fans of workplace romantic comedies
- Readers who enjoy travel-heavy settings
- Lighthearted
- Features Enemies to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Lack of information regarding character identities or sexual orientation
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Rom-Com
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Professional collaboration between a producer and a field coordinator.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate tension, mild angst, moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult contemporary romance readers
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Alia Dunn has secured her dream job as a producer for a new series documenting Utah's national parks, a project she is filming in honor of her late grandmother. Her plans hit a snag when she is forced to work with Drew Irons, the field coordinator who ghosted her after a promising first date. As an unreliable host threatens the production, the two must set aside their personal history and work together in the field, leading to an inevitable re-evaluation of their past connection.
Central Conflict
Alia and Drew must set aside their personal history of a failed connection and work together to prevent an unreliable host from ruining a high-stakes production.
Setting
Utah's national parks
Strengths
- Clear, grounded professional premise
- Evocative setting
Consider before reading
- Lack of information regarding character identities or sexual orientation
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Sarah Echavarre Smith
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 352 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593201657
On Location: quick answers
- Who wrote On Location?
- On Location was written by Sarah Echavarre Smith.
- When was On Location published?
- On Location was first published in 2021 by Berkley.
- What genre is On Location?
- On Location is a contemporary romance novel, with enemies to lovers.
- How many pages is On Location?
- On Location is 352 pages long (Paperback).
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Get On Location by Sarah Echavarre Smith
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