An unexpected road trip turns life changing
April Moreira needs to get to Los Angeles. The dream job that she had to turn down years prior for personal reasons has come available and she has an interview in the morning. The only problem is, she is stranded in Houston thanks to an outage that has grounded all air traffic. Desperate to not blow her dream a second time she accepts a ride from a handsome stranger who just happens to also be going to Los Angeles. As she and Max set out the air is politely tense but as they get to know each other they feel an attraction. And when her interview is delayed, the pair really have time to get to know each other better. What starts out as an arrangement of convenience begins to blossom into a magical journey across the country and into each other’s hearts.
Layover in Love is the newest title by author R.G. Prince and the first in her Spring Fling Sisters series. The story follows female main character April as she attempts to get to Los Angeles to chase her dream job. But it seems as if the world is against her as she finds herself stranded in the airport due to an outage. Max comes to her rescue, and the pair begin the road trip to end all road trips. Told from the alternating viewpoints of both April and Max, Prince does a great job of getting the reader inside both characters’ heads as both struggle with their growing attraction to each other. The added text message exchanges between Max and his best friend Nico as well as April and her sisters May and June were hilarious, sometimes completely unhinged, and relatable. Add in a quaint, and slightly eccentric small-town celebration along the way and Prince has checked off all the boxes for a sweet rom com that any casual reader or K drama fan would enjoy.
Is this tropey? Sure. Predictable? Maybe, but what book isn’t? April and Max’s story had me smiling, laughing, and looking forward to seeing if my predictions were correct. I am not typically a romance girly, but when I am I usually gravitate to cozy, quirky low to no spice reads that rely more on heart and storytelling than explicit scenes. With Layover in Love, Prince has achieved this goal and has delivered a fun, easy read that will delight and reignite the dream of “love at first sight”.
After reading April and Max’s story I am looking forward to the other books in this series as they are released. If Layover in Love is any indication, May and June’s stories are sure to be just as quirky, fun and enjoyable. If you are a cozy, sweet romance fan. Layover in Love will take you on the trip of a lifetime.
Full disclosure: I was provided a copy of this title by the author or their authorized agent, however, have voluntarily provided a review. All opinions are my own. Layover in Love is scheduled for a September 16, 2025 release.
Jennly Reads 