When her notorious drug lord uncle is recaptured, Layla Navarro catapults to the top of Mexico's most powerful cartel. To expand cartel influence she accepts an offer to move two tons of cocaine from Colombia to Cancun by jet. Along for the ride are her abusive bodyguard/lover, the laidback Canadian pot grower who set up the deal, and a coke-addicted Vietnam vet.

The deal takes a bad turn during a stopover in Guatemala when Layla unexpectedly uncovers a sex-trafficking ring. Plagued by self-doubt, she must navigate the minefield of Mexican machismo, fight off gangsters, and outsmart government officials. Against a backdrop of lush tropical settings, Layla plots to succeed, wreak vengeance, and find herself--not to mention stay alive. 

If you liked The Queen of the South, you'll love Wheels Up.