Beach Vibes: A Beach Read Romance Novel – A #1 NYT Bestseller Contemporary Story of Family Life

Name: Beach Vibes: A Beach Read Romance Novel – A #1 NYT Bestseller Contemporary Story of Family Life
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.2 (5136 reviews)
Author: Susan Mallery

by Susan Mallery

Contemporary Fiction Romance

4.2 (5,136)

4.2 stars from 5,136 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

$2.99KU86% off peak

Last checked: Jun 11, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love emotional, character-driven stories where the stakes feel personal and messy rather than contrived.
You appreciate complex family dynamics explored with warmth and humour, not melodrama.
You want a beach setting and romance without sacrificing genuine conflict and moral grey areas.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer plot-driven thrillers with clear heroes and villains over intimate relationship dilemmas.
You don't enjoy books where a protagonist wrestles with loyalty conflicts—you want straightforward, guilt-free romance.
You're looking for edgy or dark subject matter; this is fundamentally a feel-good, accessible read.

About this book

Beth runs a sandwich shop called Surf Sandwiches in Malibu and is proud of her brother Rick, who worked his way through foster care to become a surgeon. When Rick begins dating Jana, Beth's new best friend, Jana's brother enters the picture and brings excitement to Beth's life. However, Beth discovers Rick is unfaithful to Jana. Beth faces a difficult choice: reveal Rick's infidelity to Jana and risk her relationship with her brother, or stay silent and potentially lose both Jana and the man she loves. The story explores themes of love, loyalty, secrets, and betrayal, examining how far people will go for family and the distinction between the family we're born into and the one we choose.

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$1.99 – $20.99

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 86% off peak. Price has dropped 5 times over the last 2 years. Goes on sale roughly every 65 days. Typically stays discounted for 109 days.

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Currently around #12K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.2★ from 5,136 reviews

Gaining approximately 396 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.6 to 4.2.

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