She finally takes some time away, and impulsively joins her friends in South Africa, where they are already enjoying a Safari, but she has no idea how that one impulsive decision will change the whole course of her life. They became inseparable friends from the jump (the first time they met) but Liv did not grow up with the same affluent lifestyle as the rest of the group, so she can never quite believe that she is worthy of inclusion.įor this reason, she overcompensates by working too hard and being so financially responsible that she has never joined the others on their annual vacation until now. With the trust of the people she loves most on the line, Liv must decide between doing what she should … and risking everything for what she shouldn’t want.

But once they get back to L.A., Liv discovers that her leap of faith has become a freefall, sending her crashing into Deiss's arms. Their friendship is the only thing in her life that's still solid, and she vows to do anything she can to keep the group together.

But such close proximity makes everything more complicated, especially with the emotionally unavailable Lucas Deiss. But when Liv finally decides to start saying no, it feels good…good enough to leap straight into quitting her job and hopping on a plane to join them in South Africa.Īmid the exotic landscape and unforgettable sights, Liv expects sun and safari animals and an easy time with her best friends. An overworked graphic designer, she’s stretched so thin that she’s about to miss yet another vacation with her beloved group of college friends. Liv Bakersfield is used to living her life in “shoulds.” Be fit. A chronic yes-woman finally admits to what-and who-she really wants in this unforgettable and heartfelt romantic comedy, by the author of The Layover.

The layover by lacie waldon