The Layover : A must-read funny, forced-proximity wedding romance for summer 2025

'A fun, romantic tale full of wit and charm' Heat'A fun, romantic sensation' Closer'A fun, witty read!' BellaThe wedding of the year is about to hit some serious turbulence...Gemma is the maid of honour, but she's not here to throw confetti. After years of coming second to the bride, she's finally ready to stand up for herself.Leon is convinced his sister is making the biggest mistake of her life - their entire family hates the groom. He has to make her see sense before she says 'I do'.Francesca once spent a perfect night with the groom - right before he met the bride. If she doesn't tell him how she feels now, she never will.When a storm grounds their flight the night before the wedding, their plans collide. A few too many airport cocktails later, and their perfect schemes start to unravel -because love, like travel, never goes quite to plan...The brand-new romantic sensation from Beth Reekles, bestselling author of The Kissing Booth! Perfect for fans of Emily Henry's wit and charm and Christina Lauren's laugh-out-loud humour.Readers can't get enough of The Layover:'I took this with me on holiday and it was the perfect escapist rom-com to throw in my carry-on. Love love loved it!!' Reader Review 'Beth Reekles is an absolute wizard at making romance happen around other events, themes, narratives and The Layover is no exception! This book is FABULOUS!' Reader Review 'This book was a joy to read, and I can't recommend it enough!' Reader Review 'The book made me laugh, reflect, and left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Definitely an inspiring and heartwarming read!' Reader Review 'A fabulous read, loveable characters, and a great moral of the story - will be recommending it to all my friends!' Reader Review 'What makes this book great is how Reekles balances humour and emotional honesty. It's fast paced and fun but also dives into those messy moments where feelings aren't so clear-cut. A really enjoyable read!' Reader Review 'I absolutely loved this book! I didn't expect it to be so emotional, but it had me tearing up more than once...I cried so much, and I'm honestly gutted I finished it so quickly. It's a great mix of fun, heartfelt, and emotional - definitely worth the read!' Reader Review 'OMG! I love this book! I almost wish I could read it again for the first time!' Reader Review 'Okay, I loved this book! Seriously, I could not put it down. It was fun, chaotic, and full of drama in the best way possible' Reader Review