Hold Me As I Land

by Kayla N. Jones

Releasing June 30th, 2026

Serenity Hayes thought she had it all: a degree, a job and the man of her dreams. But when her college sweetheart leaves her at the altar on her wedding day, her entire world is shattered. To escape, she heads to Jamaica with her best friend, believing that love just isn't in the cards for her.

That is, until she meets the sexy and alluring Apollo Brown.

Despite her best efforts, Serenity can't help but be charmed by Apollo's flirtatious ways. Over the course of two weeks, Serenity is caught up in a whirlwind romance that leaves her wanting more.

But as secrets are revealed and Serenity's life starts to fall apart, she wonders who she can trust and if a second chance at love is truly worth fighting for.

Paperback

Expected publication June 30, 2026

About the author

Kayla N. Jones is a contemporary/romance author, a poet, and novice screenwriter based out of Atlanta, GA. She likes to write about the vulnerable things that most people aren't brave enough to talk about.

She is the author of Can I Tell You A Story About My Soul (2017), empty boxes (2018), Set Me Free (2018), mourning doves (2021) and Hold Me As I Land (2026).

When she's not writing, you can find her reading a good book, brainstorming ideas with her husband, or playing with her dog.

Want to keep up with her? Follow her on all social media platforms: @kaethewriter

Reviews

[Symone · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️ This was a beautiful story that I binge read in one day. What was supposed to be a honeymoon turned into a girls’ trip to Jamaica and became the beginning of a passionate love story between two wounded souls.

This story highlights healing and starting a new chapter after dealing with grief and heartbreak. Serenity and Apollo’s chemistry was amazing, but they had both been through so much, and we all know you can’t fully love someone properly if you haven’t poured enough love into yourself first. I was so happy they understood that.

I loved the patience and understanding they showed one another throughout the story. There were definitely heavy moments that had me wanting to jump into the book and hug them, but the author also sprinkled in funny moments that had me laughing. The spice was also done well and fit naturally into the story instead of overpowering it.

I really appreciated how strongly their connection came through in the writing. You could truly feel the emotional pull between them. The only thing I wish we had gotten was Apollo’s POV. Even though we learned parts of his background, I wanted to dive deeper into his thoughts and also see how he was coping while Serenity was back in ATL.

But overall, I still really loved this story. It was emotional, heartfelt, and beautifully written.