The Layover
by Lacie Waldon
After ten years as a flight attendant, Ava Greene is ready to settle down with her steady fiancé, and she plans to enjoy one last trip before giving up the job. Her perfect farewell is spoiled when she finds out that Jack Stone, a colleague she cannot stand, is on the crew. Mechanical trouble then strands the whole team at a Belize resort for an extended layover. Between bickering and a matchmaking scheme for two coworkers, Ava starts questioning both her opinion of Jack and the safe life she has planned. A breezy, sun-soaked rom-com.
About This Book
The Layover is a contemporary romance novel by Lacie Waldon, first published in 2021 by G.P. Putnam's Sons. It runs 336 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Length
- 336 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A flight attendant's final trip before marriage takes an unexpected turn when mechanical trouble strands her at a tropical resort with a colleague she despises.
- Fans of workplace romances
- Readers looking for breezy tropical settings
- Vacation-minded
- Features Enemies to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers seeking heavy emotional intensity or dark themes
- Potential reliance on conventional rom-com beats
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced as workplace peers.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate tension.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult contemporary romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Ava Greene has carefully mapped out her future, including a steady marriage and a departure from her career as a flight attendant. Her final trip is intended to be a victory lap, but the presence of her workplace rival, Jack Stone, threatens her peace. When mechanical failure leaves the crew grounded at a resort in Belize, Ava is forced into close proximity with Jack. Amidst the humidity, bickering, and the distraction of playing matchmaker for others, Ava finds her long-held opinions of Jack—and her plans for a 'safe' life—starting to unravel.
Central Conflict
Ava must navigate unexpected proximity to her workplace rival, Jack, while reconciling her established plans for a settled life with emerging feelings that challenge her perspective.
Setting
A flight, and subsequently a resort in Belize.
Strengths
- Classic, high-appeal trope implementation
- Clear, relatable setup
Consider before reading
- Potential reliance on conventional rom-com beats
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?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Lacie Waldon
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam's Sons
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 336 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593328255
The Layover: quick answers
- Who wrote The Layover?
- The Layover was written by Lacie Waldon.
- When was The Layover published?
- The Layover was first published in 2021 by G.P. Putnam's Sons.
- What genre is The Layover?
- The Layover is a contemporary romance novel, with enemies to lovers.
- How many pages is The Layover?
- The Layover is 336 pages long (Paperback).
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