Beach Vibes by Susan Mallery Published by Harlequin on March 18, 2025
Genres: Fiction / Family Life / Marriage & Divorce, Fiction / Family Life / Siblings, Fiction / Friendship, Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
Pages: 384
Format: ARC, eBook, Paperback
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery comes an unforgettable beach read about love, secrets, betrayal and the family we’re born into—and the one we choose for ourselves, perfect for fans of Emily Giffin and Mary Kay Andrews.
What would you do if you caught your brother cheating on your best friend?
While Beth is proud of her Malibu beach shop, Surf Sandwiches, she's even prouder of her charismatic brother Rick, who rose from foster care through surgical residency. She makes subs, he saves lives. Life takes a turn for the happy after she finds out Rick is dating her new best friend, Jana. Then Jana’s handsome brother adds even more sparkle to Beth’s days...and nights.
But when she catches Rick with another woman—like, with-with—her visions of an idyllic family future disappear in one awful instant. Either she betrays her brother, or she keeps his secret and risks losing the man she loves and her best friend.
Love and loyalty collide with secrets and betrayal in this witty and emotional tale about the lengths we’ll go to for family, from Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author of The Boardwalk Bookshop.
Discover more heartwarming tales by Susan Mallery:
- One Big Happy Family
- The Summer Book Club
- The Happiness Plan
- Home Sweet Christmas
- The Boardwalk Bookshop
It isn’t a typical romance but it definitely is one that makes you think about your relationships and your own beliefs. ~ Amanda – Simply Love Books
Beach Vibes is an interesting introspective story of family, trust and loyalty. What would I do if I found out my brother was cheating on his girlfriend who is also my friend? Talk about being caught between a rock and a hard place. Beth is caught in this dilemma and has to make choices that will not only affect her life but all of those involved as well. She’s walking a tightrope and trying to navigate it the best way she knows how but she knows that it could end badly for all.
Beach Vibes isn’t your typical girl meets boy and falls in love romance. It is a bit of a departure for this author to make this path Beth must travel to really look at individuals in her life for what they really are. It isn’t easy taking the rose-colored glasses off and finding things aren’t what you hope they should be. And that is what makes this story so engaging that you can’t put it down because you need resolution for the characters. It isn’t a typical romance but it definitely is one that makes you think about your relationships and your own beliefs.