Flying the friendly skies has been more than just a job to me. It’s my home. Ten years ago I ran away from everything I’ve known and vowed never to return. That is, until my flight is cancelled due to weather, and I’m stuck in San Francisco. Fate is not on my side when I end up in an Uber ride share with the one man I thought I’d never see again. Zack Hunt was my high school sweetheart, and the … school sweetheart, and the boy I walked away from without a note saying goodbye. Except, he’s no longer a boy. No, this man is gorgeous, intense, and heated at the sight of me.
The anger searing off him is nothing compared to the way my heart pounds from seeing him again. Words are said. Feelings are crushed. But when he invites me in to his bar to hash out our past, I find myself following him in, desperate for more.
The line between past and present is blurred when Zack challenges me to a dare—come back home with him to see what I walked away from.
Call me a glutton for punishment, but I do.
Then I challenge him right back to live a day in my shoes.
We drive home to rediscover the past
We fly abroad to live in the present.
When we stop moving, we realize we may never have a future.
Layover Lover is a second chance romance, aligned by fate. Can two lost souls really find love again on a layover? Or do they need to keep flying?
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OKAY … This is my absolute favorite of favorites and it can never be matched! Seriously, there is absolutely nothing not to like and days later I am still smiling from the sheer enjoyment of it all! I felt so at ease reading this duo that I had to double check to make sure I had not read either of them before because who is this comfortable with a new author from the first words on a page?!?! ME, THAT’S WHO! *swoon* If you’re a lover of second chances, this story is for YOU. If you love small town vibes and/or single parent tropes, this story is for YOU. If you like well written story that develop perfectly and make your heart soar with likeable characters in relatable situations, this story is for YOU. So yeah, this story is for everyone! Read it now. DO IT!
OH what a stunning second chance romance this story turned out to be. Once I started it, I could not put it down. It was raw, passionate and sizzling! Jolene has had such a rough go of it. All the pain from losing everyone in her life, Zach stood by her, but it wasn’t enough for her fragile heart. I could feel her pain radiate off the pages as she told her side of the story. My heart ached for Zach for losing the love of his life the way he did. But Fate had a different plan and it was beyond stunning. There are some intense ups and downs as these two try to navigate what they are to each other again. Their pull to each other is beautiful, how fierce they love. This was an amazing story by this duo!
Jolene and Zack second chance romance story is interesting, they meet under an unexpected circumstance again and they aren’t glad to see each other again, their story is unveiling slowly and the slow burn will have you reading it in no time. Fantastic story.
Layover Lover is a cute second chance romance. It had me swooning over its characters from the beginning to the very end. My heart felt every heart break and the healing all along the way.
The reasons behind Jolene and Zack’s decisions/choices in the past are absolutely believable. Sure, you’d always love to ask “WHY?” though, but don’t we always? It’s always easier to see things from a different perspective, if you are not in the very same situation and are just an observer.
Jolene and Zack are intriguing and caring characters which makes it very easy to love them right from the beginning. They pull you into their world right away. I just couldn’t stop reading until they got their so well deserved happy ending.
Jeannine Colette and Lauren Runow did it again. They showed off their talent for collaborated stories. After the Sexton Brothers Series I was addicted to them. So it made my heart jump with joy reading reverences to the first book “Austin”. I would have loved to see Austin for real in this story, but sometimes a girl can only wish.
Layover Lover is the a second chance romance and also a part of the Cocky Hero Club. This is Jolene and Zack’s story!
Jolene and Zack were high school sweethearts. Yes they have young love but Jolene also has dreams to travel the world. She makes the choice for them and takes off literally for follow her passion. She becomes an international flight attendant.
Zack was so in love with Jolene and when she left he actually waited for her to come back …years passed and it didn’t happen. Heart broken be moved on the best that he could.
A chance meeting in an Uber and the night takes a drastic turn of events. Truths are told, feelings are exposed and their past love is once again front and center but so much has changed.
is it possible that Jolene can have it all and Zack is still the man do give her that world! It was emotional, sexy, fun and real!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
I loved every minute of this read! Zack and Jolene are destined to be together. Jolene is a flight attendant grabbing an Uber to San Francisco to stay with her friend Monica. Zack is her first love who is her ride share. He is heading to his bar in San Francisco from the airport too. Jolene has been running from her past for the past ten years and Zack has tried to move on from her leaving him. Truly a great read! 5 stars
Since the moment that these two announced that they were going to write another book together I thought I was going to burst, with happiness of course.
They have created one series that I absolutely love and the anticipation was killing me.
Jeannine Colette and Lauren Runow are freaking awesome. I had the chance to meet Jeannine in person and she’s fabulous. I didn’t get the chance, yet, to meet Lauren but one day I will.
Their writing is hot and sassy, wild, and intense.
Just get ready.
Layover Lover is their latest release and it’s another novel that belongs to the Cocky Hero World Series.
Oh boy… What a series…
This new book explores the lives of Jolene and Zack.
Jolene is a flight attendant that was dying to go to Paris. She needed a break after finding out that the guy she was dating was “dating someone else”…
She was obligated to stay in the city and ask her friend to stay with her.
On her shared Uber ride…
Zack wasn’t expecting to share a ride with his ex highschool sweetheart. What were the odds to run into her after 10 years…
Perfect… Perfect in every way…
Sublime plot, super engaging, super, intense, and super hot.
These characters were made for each other, and it was amazing to witness their struggles and fears.
They share a great chemistry that oozes out of the pages.
Hot stuff is very present, and oh boy… Those scenes… Hot hot hot.
We have true love, loyalty, and second chances well present in this book.
Each chapter made me want to read and read without stopping.
Too much was happening and the need to know more was super high.
Once I started to read it I couldn’t put it down, nor did I wanted it.
It was perfect to have references to another character from another book. It made me miss him and want to read that series again.
This collection is getting better by the book and I can’t wait to read the next book on the list.
Another masterpiece Jeannine and Lauren. It was perfect from page one till the end.
Can’t wait for more. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I love all things small town, second chance romance so I was all over the chance to read this book, the title alone had me wanting to know how this story was going to go!
Jolene and Zach are from a small town in California they grew up together and then life happened and decisions were made that separated them. Jolene is a flight attendant and randomly bumps into Zach in a layover and while there are so many unanswered questions between them, the love they once shared is still there.
I recommend reading especially if you love small town, second chance romance
Layover Lover by Jeannine Colette & Lauren Runow is the story of Zack Hunt and Jolene ‘Jo’ Davies. Layover Lover is a part of the Cock Hero Club Series but can be read as a standalone book. Zack and Jolene at one time were young and in love but Jolene left him. Jolene life has been full of travel and adventure since become a flight attendant but has always lacked something in her life. When she is forced to stay back in her old stumping ground she happens to meet Zack again. Zack is no longer the young boy she left but is a successful man who has struggled getting past the hurt Jolene gave him. Neither are excited to see each other at first but then they both want to show each the life they have and ones they could of had. Will this be their second chance at love? Enjoyed their story.
A very well written and enjoyable story. I enjoyed reading about the characters and how they grow into their relationship with each other again. The story was easy to read with a few ups and downs along the way. Very enjoyable.
A great second chance romance!
Zack and Jolene were high school sweethearts who haven’t seen each in ten years, but end up in an uber together. It seems like the universe is bringing them back together. An emotional and steamy story with love, angst, trust and forgiveness.
Disclaimer: I was provided an advance reader copy by the publisher in exchange for my unbiased review and opinions.
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I started to read this book with zero expectations since the authors are unknown to me. It’s always good to have an open mind when you’re delving into a book, even more so when you’re reading a series of books like the Cocky Hero Book Club Books.
I SO enjoyed this book! I was surprised by the amount of heart in this book and let me tell you this is EXACTLY what I want when I read a romance. A perfectly written sex scene is a thing of beauty and I am not discounting that at all( by the way, this book has them too….win-win!).
What I am saying is that romance novels need to have that moment when you inadvertently put your hand on top of your heart because that’s exactly where you feel those words. Watching Zack and Jolene get that second chance and work through the obstacles threatening that chance was a delight. I was enchanted by the detailed descriptions of Jolene’s work and I enjoyed the secondary characters, even those that came as a surprise.
Bravo for a fantastic read and five glittering stars to Layover Lover!
Most of the time when I find an author I love I will read everything I can find on them. This has happened to me with Lauren Runow. Then I was introduced to Jeannie Colette and Lauren writing together and have fallen in love!
Layover Lover is their newest book and I was blessed with an ARC to read and review. This is a great second chance lovers story that will make you laugh and ahhh a bunch. There are sad parts from the past that will come up but all in all this is a story that will make you want to live your dreams. These two authors write this contemporary romance in a way that makes you want to see more, do more, and appreciate what you have been given. This story is not only a second chance for love but a second chance at seeing what life is all about. I think we can all get caught up in the bigger picture, the speed of life and wanting more. When in reality if we stop and look around we will see that what we have is so much better and worth any sacrifice needed to hang onto it. That’s why I say these two authors are amazing, because they don’t just give us a distraction they make you think and hold the stories close to our hearts. So grab this amazing book today and curl up to read! You will not regret it!
I really enjoyed Layover Lover, it’s a second chance romance between Zack and Jolene. They come face to face in a moment of fate if you will when they are both at the San Francisco airport and get into the same UBER that just so happens to be a ride share. Bonus points neither one gets out of the car, they just roll with it. Zack ends wanting some answers so he asks her to have a drink with him, well one thing leads to another and it’s a crazy ride to getting to know each other again, see they haven’t seen each other since Jolene left their small town of Dixon to do what she’s always wanted to do…see the world. Has seeing Zack again brought back old feelings?? Were they ever really gone…or just buried, on both sides? You’ll just have to read Layover Lover to find out what happens, and if they can let go of the past and look towards the future, and if there is a “together” in all that or not…I am for sure recommending this book, you will not be disappointed!!
Layover Lover is part of the Cocky Hero Club series. It is a story about getting a second chance at love. It is a sweet, sexy, and swoony read with no angst and a great epilogue. I recommend reading it.
****ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.****
Layover Lover is one of my favorite second chance romance so far. Jolene left Zach ten years ago without a word. She left her small town and everyone in it. Now Jolene runs into Zach in a chance encounter and he is not letting her go this time at least not without an explanation. I enjoyed Zach’s determination and fight. He will remind her of who they were and where she comes from.
I adore this couple. These duo of authors has brought a story of second chance love as it should be written, with love.
The hero club never fails to amaze me. Everytime I pick up a book from this series I am pleasantly surprised again and again.
Zack and Jo are just…everything seriously I adore everything about this couple. Mending broken hearts, and figuring out how to navigate their love makes this story so good on do many levels. So many feelings. I kind of want more of them haha
I listened to the audible version of this story and absolutely loved it. Jolene and Zack characters were enjoyable and there was no denying the chemistry between the two. This second chance at romance story was sweet, touching, steamy and funny. Luke was so adorable that you had to love him. The ending will leave you with a smile on your face. I will definitely be recommending this story to family and friends and I’m looking forward to reading more books from these authors.
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A terrific addition to the series. My favorite so far. It takes a some years, some growth (mostly on her end) and some distance, but Zach and Jolene eventually find their way home to each other. Good narration of the audiobook.
I loved this book!! It grabbed me, sat me down and would not let go. I fell in love with these characters, the story itself, Italy and fate. Fate. Wow! This will make you believe and wish for your own. This is my first book by Jeannine and Lauren – wonderful!! Definitely not my last. Thank you ladies for time well spent.