Susan Mallery books never disappoint! This one does not either!
I loved watching both main characters learn and grow from their experiences with each other and their siblings. I enjoyed reading stories of how both ladies lived in the non-traditional family set up and how each family worked to make their lives easier.
At first I was thinking that the one scene was predictable and figured this would go one way but was pleasantly surprised that I was mostly wrong. I'm so glad that the predictability didn't happen.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin for the opportunity to read this newest Mallery book!

Beth is recently divorced and living with her Aunt Agatha. Her brother Rick was a doctor who seemingly was awkward and needed help was actually a jerk. Beth meets Janna volunteering at the food bank and sets up a dinner with Beth, Janna and her brother Teddy knowing that Beth and Janna are friends. Beth and Teddy hit it off, and Rick continues to show his narcissistic side. Keeping a secret for her brother made Beth lose everything, but Rick didn't care a bit. Family can be very difficult, and I think this story really showed how much. I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for providing this book, with my honest review below.

Beach Vibes may take place in a beach setting but it’s a heartbreaking story in many ways and not exactly what I’d call relaxing, though it’s a fascinating study in family and what we would do if we were faced with a difficult decision - what’s right for our friends or our family, if what’s right for our friends is also what’s right morally.

Beth is content enough following a divorce to run her charming surf sandwich shop, with backing from her beloved brother Rick. As Beth is a great person she also volunteers at a food bank where she is friends with Jana, who endeavors to be a nurse. When Beth runs into a billboard on the way to Costco that has her husband and his new fiancée on it (in fact he was proposing with it) she is committed to deeper friendships and being a little less lonely. As her friendship with Jana benefits from this commitment Beth strikes up a romance with Jana’s brother Teddy, and finds that Jana is daring her brother, Rick. This all sounds like an early 90’s sitcom and the type of somewhat mindless beach read that gives us all warm fuzzies so far, right? That quickly goes away when Beth discovers that Rick is cheating on Jana… and what happens next destroys everything she has built up in her relationships rather quickly. The rest of this read is tense but fascinating, and we still end with a very hopeful book about growth, but it does make you think of what you would do in Beth’s shoes. I’d be remiss to leave out that Rick is the absolute worse type of sociopath, the type who chooses the dark side, but I wish it wasn’t so as this would make this book even more thought provoking

I kind of had a difficult time liking this book. Two heroines who each suffer from self esteem issues. Discord, discontent, half truths and disfunction predominately made up the plotline. I loved the kids and their dad.
I did finish this book because - Susan Mallery is the author.

My thanks to #NetGalley for the chance to early read Beach Vibes.

Susan Mallery's novels never disappoint her readers and Beach Vibes was no exception. Beth owns a sandwich shop near the beach and her brother Rick is a surgeon. Beth meets Jana when she is volunteering at the food bank and they become friends. Meanwhile, Beth finds out that Rick is dating Jana when Rick brings is new girlfriend to meet her.. The intrigue begins from that moment on. Eventually, Beth meets and falls in love with Jana's brother, Teddy and his three children. Everything is going well for the couples until Beth discovers a secret and doesn't know how to handle it. It could impact her relationship with her brother and Jana and Teddy. Initially, some would say Beth makes the wrong decision and has to live with the consequences. She finally realizes that she never really knew her brother and has to make a decision about him also. I could not put this book down and read it in one sitting because I had to see if things would work out in the end. This was one of my favorite novels by Susan Mallery. I would love a sequel.

Realistic characters kept this story moving quickly. Family and friends…love and romance..deception causes problems…saving lives..feeding the public…recipe for a quick fun read …this popular talented author has written a page turner. This book is about problems with loved ones…loyalty…a little trouble keeping characters apart and which one is speaking when…thanks Netgalley.

I always love Susan Mallery books and this was no exception. Beth finds a friend in Jana but thing a go awry when Jana starts dating her brother. And then Beth dates Jana’s brother and things get even more complicated. This was a fun book that I had a hard time putting down.

In Beach Vibes, Susan Mallery tells a touching story about love, family, and personal growth. The main character, Beth, is a recently divorced sandwich shop owner who struggles with the news of her ex-husband’s engagement. Mallery captures Beth’s feelings beautifully, making her journey relatable for anyone facing change.

Beth meets Jana while volunteering at a local food bank. Jana is a single mom trying to get by, and their friendship becomes a source of support for both women. Mallery highlights how important it is to have someone to lean on during tough times.

The plot thickens with Beth’s brother, Rick, who connects both women. As they learn more about him, the story dives into themes of loyalty and betrayal, adding drama that keeps you turning the pages.

Beth and Jana both grow throughout the book, learning about themselves and what they truly want. The coastal setting adds a nice touch, creating a perfect backdrop for their journeys of healing and new beginnings.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Canary Street Press for the opportunity to read Beach Vibes!