Standalone Women's Fiction
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, bestselling author of The Boardwalk Bookshop.
Starred Review "Believable, flawed protagonists; in this case, two women who are overcoming setbacks from their past, plus a lively cast of supporting characters. . . Multi-published Mallery is at her best here. This is a fast read that’s sure to delight her fans and provoke discussion for book clubs."
Library Journal
5 Stars "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."
Heather Gustafson, @reading.by.the.pool on Instagram
"A wonderful story about love, friendship, family, dating, heartbreak, siblings and betrayal."
The Reading Cafe
"The perfect mix of lighthearted romance and family drama. . . what really stood out for me is the way Mallery balances humor with those heart-tugging moments."
My One Minute Book Reviews
"Susan Mallery has once again proven her exceptional storytelling ability. . . a true 5-star page-turner. . . engaging and filled with relatable emotions that drew me in deeper with each chapter."
@stephandchrisbookreview on Instagram
"Beach Vibes is about family, trust, loyalty, and second chances but it also has some situations that make you think about who your family members really are. . . 5/5"
Silver's Reviews
"Beach Vibes is the perfect beach read for fans of women’s fiction romance. Mallery once again delivered a light-hearted tale that tackles real life drama as she blends in romance, humor and friendship."
Caffeinated Book Reviewer
"Mallery’s latest takes on family dynamics and our own internal biases towards the ones we love head on. This novel is subtle and nuanced while still giving us the happy vibes we expect from a Mallery title and I highly recommend it."
@book_review_crew on Instagram
"A wonderfully written complex family drama."
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