Fae agrees to pet sit her wealthy stepsister Sasha’s pet poodle. Sasha’s fancy beach house sounds like the perfect place for Fae to figure out her next move after losing her job and her home. But Sasha has one rule: keep away from the neighbor and his dog. But Sasha’s poodle becomes fast friends with Rick’s Great Dane and Fae can’t deny her attraction to Rick.

Fae makes a likable heroine. She and Rick have plenty of reasons to be wary of falling in love. The story climaxes with a situation that causes discomfort for both characters and allows them to confront the things that keep them from committing to each other.

The dogs are adorable. Sasha and her wife Gigi provide support from afar as they honeymoon on a yacht. Fae has a fun Cinderella moment while she channels a bit of Lizzie Bennett to Rick’s Mr. Darcy.

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE BEACH makes a great heartwarming read on a cold winter’s night.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thanks to Harlequin Enterprises ULC for providing an Advance Reader Copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.