Another wonderful read by susan mallery!! She always makes you want to continue reading to find out more. Another five star read

Wow, just wow. Susan Mallery delivers another hit with Beach Vibes (releasing March 2025)! This book had me hooked from page one, blending heartfelt emotion, wit, and high-stakes drama into an unputdownable read.

Beth’s journey is both relatable and heart-wrenching. I adored her passion for her Malibu sandwich shop, Surf Sandwiches, and the bond she shares with her brother, Rick. But when her seemingly perfect world shatters after discovering Rick’s betrayal, I was right there with her, feeling her pain and conflict. The way Mallery explores themes of family loyalty, love, and morality is simply masterful.

Beth’s growing romance with Jana’s swoon-worthy brother added just the right touch of sweetness, making the stakes even higher when everything started unraveling. The story’s twists kept me guessing, and I was completely invested in how Beth would reconcile her loyalty to her brother with her desire to protect the people she loves.

If you’re looking for a beach read with depth, humor, and characters you can’t stop rooting for, Beach Vibes is a must-read.

Beach Vibes revolves around Beth, a committed proprietor of a sandwich establishment in Malibu, who navigates intricate familial relationships and friendships. She holds a deep sense of pride for her brother, Rick, a flourishing surgeon who has triumphed over a difficult upbringing spent in the foster care system. Their connection is profound, with Beth having forfeited her own aspirations to aid Rick throughout his medical journey. The narrative progresses when Beth forms a friendship with Jana, a single mother and aspiring nurse, who begins a romantic relationship with Rick, infusing Beth's life with excitement and camaraderie. However, this seemingly idyllic arrangement deteriorates when Beth uncovers Rick's infidelity with Jana, compelling her to grapple with a moral quandary between her allegiance to her brother and her commitment to her friend.

The plot delves into the emotional upheaval stemming from Beth's dilemma. Torn between her protective instincts toward Rick and her developing friendship with Jana, Beth confronts the formidable decision of whether to disclose Rick's betrayal, a revelation that could jeopardize her relationships with both her brother and Jana. This internal conflict invites readers into a compelling examination of familial loyalty juxtaposed with ethical accountability, illuminating the difficulties of sustaining connections when confronted with treachery. The characters are intricately developed, each possessing unique traits that amplify the narrative tension, particularly Rick, who is portrayed as a sociopathic individual whose behavior reverberates through those in his orbit.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Malibu's coastal culture, Beach Vibes transcends mere entertainment; it probes the complexities of human connections and the challenging decisions individuals must confront. While the storyline presents certain implausibilities, especially concerning the initial romantic entanglements, it effectively encapsulates the essence of friendship, love, and the significance of making judicious choices during crises. Ultimately, the narrative underscores personal development, leaving readers with an uplifting sense of hope despite the adversities faced by the characters.

Thank you to the publisher for the advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.

Beach Vibes is a good story about family dynamics.
Beth and Rich are brother and sister who were orphaned at a young age and didn’t know their mother had estranged sister who eventually found out that they were living in foster care because their mother had passed away. Aunt Agatha and her now deceased husband had taken them in a cared for them even offering Beth the purchase of their sandwich shop while Rick pursued his dream of becoming a surgeon. Rick who isn’t married turns out to be quite the ladies man and Beth finds herself divorced and all her old friend groups end up staying friends with her x husband and she decides that she’s friendless and lonely.
Jana is unmarried mother and lives with her brother Teddy and his 3 children. Teddys wife died suddenly leaving him alone to care for 3 children.
Beth and Jana meet at a local food bank and the two become friends and when Beth meets Jana’s brother Teddy sparks fly the same time Jana happens to meet a successful surgeon who just happens to be Beth’s brother. Rick ultimately is someone neither Jana or Beth realize that his betrayal almost destroyed the relationship between all of them. I enjoyed the dynamics of this book.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

I love Susan Mallery's books....except this one. It was different from any of her other books I've read. I struggled to read it, mainly because the characters were hard to like. Beth is Rick's sister, and Jana's friend. Once they make the connection with each other, it goes downhill from there.

This was not as enjoyable as most Susan Mallory books. From the start it was hard to like Beth and Rick and my opinion didn’t change throughout. I continued reading in hopes they would redeem themselves. A quick but mediocre read. Thank you Net Gallery for this advanced copy.

Another good story written by Susan Mallery. I loved the friendship that developed between Jana and Beth. The family dynamic in this story is interesting and different than any story I’ve read. I also loved the twists in the story. I found myself very invested in the characters and their lives.

Beach Vibes is the story of siblings, friendship, and family relationships. Beth is the proud sister of Rick, who is a successful surgeon, and who Beth has supported both financially and emotionally since their years in foster care. Beth's sacrifices for Rick mean that she took a different life path than initially planned, but she has found great success in her Malibu beach sandwich shop. Beth fills a friendship gap in her life when she meets Jana and the two women quickly develop a great friendship. Things get even more exciting when Rick and Beth start dating!

Beth is forced to make difficult decisions when she catches Rick with another woman. She knows that her reaction could impact her relationship with her brother, her friendship with Jana, and her new romantic interest with Jana's brother. Lots of emotions come into play as these different relationships are impacted.

Get ready for a fun summer story with this one! I adored every minute! Susan Mallery you wrote such a darling book! I absolutely loved every minute of this book. It was so sweet to see the characters story intertwine. Highly recommend!

Susan Mallery’s latest novel takes place in Malibu. Beth owns a sandwich shop and her brother, Rick, whom she is pampered, is a surgeon. Beth, fresh out of a divorce, has started volunteering at a food bank where she meets Jana, a single mother trying to get into nursing school. Jana meets a doctor and unbeknownst to Beth, it is her brother Rick. Beth meets Jana’s brother and the two are smitten. Rick is upset about the intertwining relationships, but Beth does not understand why until she discovers that Rick is unfaithful to Jana, a secret she decides to keep which ends up blowing up in her face. I felt a lot of angst during this read. There were so many dynamics, and I felt the characters did not really manage them too well.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this advanced copy.

Most definitely not Susan Mallery's best work. It read as if someone else wrote it entirely. Very wordy, characters that were really not likeable, felt jumbled. Typically her books are fun, fast, light-hearted reads. This one missed it on all marks.

Thank you #netgalley and #htp and #canarypress for the eARC.

Enjoyed this newest read, although it felt like something was missing. I admit, my patience with Beth was a major struggle throughout the story. There is an HEA for Beth and Jana, the path was littered with debris. Not my favorite Susan Mallery book, but this is an enjoyable read,, do not miss it.

I thought this book would be a light hearted romance read but it was much more than that. Beth is a very strong independent woman and I love that about her, she’s also very kind and caring. I loved that Beth meets Jana not knowing that it’s her brother boyfriend and they become good friends. Rick is a narcissistic jerk and I did not like his character at all. Rick put Beth in a very tough situation… I dont know what I would do in her shoes. Overall I enjoyed this read very much!

Susan Mallery's latest, Beach Vibes, is set in beachside Malibu, but the title is misleading. The story has little to do with the setting (except for some surfing scenes) and much more to do with family dynamics.

Beth and Rick are siblings who were briefly in foster care when their inattentive mother, a devoted adventurer and risk taker, died, and they were later taken in by their aunt and now-deceased uncle--Beth still lives with Aunt Agatha. Rick is now a brilliant physician, while divorcee Beth, who once saved money for culinary school, is the successful owner of a popular sandwich shop. Jana is a single mother and part-time community college student who lives with her brother, a widower with three lively children, while dreaming of going to nursing school.

When Beth and Jana meet when volunteering at a local food bank, they gradually become fast friends, but when each meets the other's family, it leads to heightened emotions, romance, and betrayal. In my own family (going back a couple of generations), two brothers married two sisters, but it doesn't go nearly as smoothly in this story. Even though the conclusions are telescoped early in the plot, it didn't ruin the ending for me. The main characters are well drawn and mostly empathetic, although one is devious and cold, with little chance for redemption. I loved the four children, who behaved as children would at their ages, and of Aunt Agatha and family friend Dex. . I particularly found 12-year-old Magnolia engaging, as she tries to take on the role of substitute mother for her younger siblings.

Although this isn't my favorite Susan Mallery novel, I found it engrossing and sometimes surprising, which is always a good thing.

My thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review of this book.

This book was just okay fr me. It was very predictable and seemed to drag on. I kept waiting for a surprise of some sort but, it never came.

I loved this book and the characters, the settings, the relationships. If you want a break from suspense and historical fiction, and want something that is heartwarming and full of great characters, read this book. Susan Mallory does a great job of pulling you into her stories. You want to stay up all night to see how the problems are resolved. This book was compelling, a great read, and well written. I highly recommend this book!

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. I usually love all of Susan Mallery's books, but I kept putting this title down as I found that I wouldn't say I liked the premise of the book to begin with.

It seems so weird to read a beach book in fall, but Beach Vibes was just what I needed to take my mind off of the chilly weather. A great read!

Another great read from Susan Mallery.

Beth runs Surf Sandwiches and volunteers at the food pantry where she meets Jana. Beth and Jana become friends. Little do either of them know that the lady Beth's brother, Rick, is dating is Jana herself. After Beth meets Rick's new girlfriend and Beth and Jana realize they already know each other, Teddy, Jana's brother decides he needs to meet Rick's sister. Sparks fly between Beth and Teddy and a relationship begins to form. Can it work out with brothers and sisters dating each other? Pick this one up to see what happens with the relationship between Rick and Jana and Teddy and Beth. Throw in Jana's daughter and Teddy's 3 children to make things even more interesting. Grab you copy in March of 2025.

This book reiterates the fact that despite what has happened in the past such as Beth's divorce and Jana's unexpected pregnancy, that a person must move forward and not see the past as mistakes but rather lessons as to how both people chose to live their lives moving forward. Despite her feeling of stagnation and the demeaning statements by her brother Rick, Beth realizes that she has much to be proud of in terms of her kindness in working at a food bank and truly caring for those who frequented it as well as her success as owner of Surf Sandwiches. She is a wonderful human being who deserved happiness in her life and was no longer one who can only achieve it at the sacrifice of others interpretation and perception of herself. Similarly, Jana also began to understand her worth of how strong she is and so deserving of being accepted to nursing school at UCLA. It is evident that when both women realized who they are and what they deserve is they let those who will love them just as they are. This is a truly inspiring book of the strength of character and how life be both for oneself as well as others really changes everything.