Susan Mallery is back again with another impeccable beach read romance! I loved this from the first page! No summer is complete without one of her books!

Beach Vibes…just what I needed. I spent last week on vacation at Caswell Beach in North Carolina soaking up the sun and swimming in the surf. It was an amazing trip filled with special family memories. Our rental house was a stone’s throw from the Oak Island lighthouse and Fort Caswell was in walking distance. The stretch of beach that we were on is residential and a bit remote. So, it was the perfect time to catch up on reading and clear my mind before coming back to work this week. Both Jana and Beth aren’t looking for love, per se but apparently love was looking for them…so was friendship. The women both find a solid and loyal friendship in one another and support each other as they both enter new relationships and uncharted waters. Beth’s sandwich shop is a warm and welcoming space for residents to feel right at home. The environment gives the feel of a small and cozy coastal town.

I read Beach Vibes by Susan Mallery right before leaving for the beach. I was able to listen to it while I packed and prepared for the trip. Naturally, it got me pumped up and ready to go! It also left me thinking that maybe I might meet my one true love at the beach…lol. Wishful thinking for sure!

I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook. This was a great summer read. This book was well written and the flow was great. I would recommend this book.

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy of Beach Vibes by Susan Mallery.

“Sometimes you have to get lost to find where you truly belong.”

This heartwarming contemporary women’s fiction with a sun-soaked coastal setting and a second-chance romance. It explores friendship, healing, and starting over with vivid beachside imagery and authentic emotional depth. Perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Kristy Woodson Harvey.
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I have been reading Ms. Mallery for years. She does an awesome job combining women's fiction with romance. In beach vibes our main protagonist is Beth. She owns a sandwich shop in Malibu a divorcee who is trying to navigate her new single life. While volunteering at a food shelter she meets single mom Jana and they become friends. We meet their extended family Beth's brother Rick and her aunt Agatha and Jana's daughter Linnie and Jana's brother Teddy along with his children. As the synopsis mentions Jana begins dating Rick and interestingly enough Teddy begins dating Beth. Just as everything is going along and its sweet siblings dating other sibling we find out Rick is not who he seems to be. The dynamic of Beth and Rick was so realistic and heartbroken although these are fictional characters I truly felt for Beth when she was torn to tell the truth which would expose her brother and mess with her life as well. The dynamic of the ladies interaction was so believable and understanding of two women friends. A truly touching novel by Ms. Mallery who with every new novel Ms. Mallery keep climbing and pushing her writing to the highest height.
P.S. This review is for the ebook version and not audio.

This was such an easy, enjoyable listen—perfect for summer. Beach Vibes has that classic beach read feel: a little romance, some complicated family stuff, and characters who feel real and relatable. It’s not overly heavy, but there’s still enough going on emotionally to keep you invested.

The beach-town setting added just the right touch of escape, and the narration fit the tone of the story really well—calm, clear, and engaging.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the ALC in exchange for an honest review!

Susan Mallery found my perfect beach companion for me! Who doesn’t love a good book by the beach. If you do, pick this on up on your way!

Susan Mallery knows how to take a gal to the beach, forget all her problems, and get sucked into the sweetest most fun love story! Adored it!

What would you do if your brother started dating your friend, and then you find him cheating on that friend? Do you tell, will your friendship survive? This is the situation Beth finds herself in. Pick brother or friend? Family loyalty is tested in this romcom.
I wanted to love the book, but unfortunately it was not one of Mallery’s best.
Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for my advanced audio copy.

I DNF's this book at 35%. I got so confused in the begininng that I had to go back and relisten. But the FMC was insufferable. The story was not interesting to me and honestly put me to sleep several times. I am not posting this review online because i hate posting a negative review. Thank you to Net Galley for the ARC.

What would you do if you discovered something crucial that your best friend should know?

Beth and Jana cross paths at the community food bank.

Both of them have brothers - what does that imply?

It implies that they both unknowingly develop feelings for each other’s siblings.

How does that turn out?

Beach Vibes explores themes of family, trust, loyalty, and second chances, while also presenting scenarios that prompt reflection on the true nature of family.

Which character ends up embodying someone they are pretending to be because, deep down, they are not that person.

Things get a bit intense when this persona emerges. This character reveals themselves to be a terrible individual who disrupts the lives of the other characters.

Even though this isn't my typical genre, the added tension, the thought-provoking question of what you would do, and a hint of mystery made it an enjoyable read for me. 5/5

I appreciate the publisher for providing a copy of this book. All views expressed are my own.

This latest summer read by Ms Mallery is set in Malibu. Beth runs a successful sandwich shop and her brother after living in foster care has become a doctor. Beth meets a new friend and unknown to her her brother meets her too and starts a romance. Beth meets her friend Jana's brother and there may or may not be a romance starting there. But things get complicated when Beth sees her brother with another woman. She has to weigh her loyalty to her brother and her new found friend. Oh and you can't beat the beach!

Beach Vibes is a breezy, feel-good read with heart, humor, and just the right touch of drama. Susan Mallery delivers a perfect summer escape, filled with relatable characters, emotional growth, and of course, a splash of romance. The coastal setting adds charm and warmth, making it an ideal book to curl up with by the shore—or just dream of being there. A sweet and satisfying story that reminds us of the healing power of friendship, love, and a fresh start.

This book was just so so in my opinion. The plot was developed but it lacked an energy to keep me reading and not stopping. Susan Mallery is usually a favorite, but this one was a little less than normal.

I typically love Susan Mallory books. I just didn’t connect with the characters & wasn’t initially involved /engaged in the book, thank you for the ARC of this book!

Beach Vibes wasn’t the light beachy read I expected, but it was a heartfelt story about family, friendship, loyalty, and second chances. I loved the dynamic between Beth and Jana and found the themes of adult friendship and family sacrifice relatable. Rick was easy to dislike, and the snarky dialogue added some fun. While the seaside setting was there, I wanted more true “beach vibes” to match the cover. The audio narration was good, but POV shifts weren’t always clear. Not super memorable, but still an enjoyable, emotional listen.

I find myself gravitating for Susan Mallory’s books all the time. Something about the covers draws me to them. Once I start reading them I always question the books. So many of her characters are so whiny. I feel like they all need a kick in the butt and need to be told they are adults, grow up! That being said the books always redeem them selves and the characters make enough of a turn around that I end up giving most of her books I read 4 stars.

Beach Vibes was a similar experience for me. I started off wanting to throttle a few of the characters and ended up enjoying the book as a whole.

Beach Vibes is a story that delivers on the promise of its name. It’s a story that is perfect for beach reading season, with a focus on friendship and romance, and which has a surprising amount of substance to it as well. A great choice for an afternoon spent at the beach.

Thank you Susan Mallery, Harlequin Trade Publishing, Canary Street Press, Harlequin Audio, and NetGalley for providing this ARC for review consideration. All opinions expressed are my own.

Beach Vibes by Susan Mallery was honestly not what I expected. From the title and cover, I really expected a light hearted, beachy good time. While I typically glance over the description, I still thought it would be less focused on the drama, and more on the atmospheric vibes. That being said, I was totally wrong. I think my biggest complaint about this book is that I just don't GET the title and cover and "vibes". If you're giving me a book called Beach Vibes, (especially with the ocean and a surfboard on it!), I'd expect there to be--I don't know--actual beach vibes? That part felt so forced--this book could have taken place wherever and omitted the tiny bits of "beach vibes" that were included. It felt a little like a bait and switch--throw in a few surfing/beach scenes to sort of kind of justify the title/cover art, and then switch it up with a totally different story.

That being said, I *did* find the story enjoyable, if not a little disjointed. I think the bait and switch of the title honestly hurts the substance of the book. The sibling drama and dating disasters that occur interested me, but I spent most of the book waiting to pick up the beach vibes I was promised. Looking back, I think I would have enjoyed it so much more if I wasn't expecting something different.

Thank you to netgalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.

Susan Mallery has always been an automatic buy for me. I enjoy her romance series (Fool's Gold is my favorite) and the women's fiction she has evolved into more recently. This spring release is titled Beach Vibes and is set in Malibu Beach. Here, we find new friends, Beth and Jana, each of whom ends up dating the other's brother. How does one mix friendship with family loyalty when one of the guys is caught cheating by his sister? Sit down and read this new novel and find out all the juicy details.

I usually enjoy audiobooks, but Tanya Eby narrates all of Susan's books. However, she is not one of my favorite narrators; her male voice makes me cringe.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.