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The Beach Shack
2025
First Published
4.57
Average Rating
367
Number of Pages

An uplifting story of rediscovery, family bonds, and the strength of a grandmother and granddaughter determined to save what matters most. Meg Walsh always had a plan. Climb the ladder. Earn the title. Build a life on her terms. But when she returns to Laguna Beach after her brother's emergency call, the tidy version of her life begins to unravel. The Beach Shack—her grandmother's restaurant and the heart of their coastal town—is floundering. The money is disappearing. And no one wants to talk about why. Suddenly Meg is swept into a world of sourdough starters, bonfires, and unexpected truths. Her uncle has stayed away for years. Her grandmother is hiding something beautiful. And Luke Donovan? He's back in her life—with a marine conservation dream and a smile that still makes her forget about spreadsheets. As Meg grapples with the choices that brought her here, she realizes the Beach Shack isn't just a business. It's her family's legacy. And saving it might just mean saving a part of herself. Set against the backdrop of sea-salt mornings and slow summer nights, The Beach Shack is a story about what we lose when we leave—and what we find when we come home.

Avg Rating
4.57
Number of Ratings
967
5 STARS
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4 STARS
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3 STARS
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2 STARS
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Author

Cindy Nichols
Cindy Nichols
Author · 43 books

Cindy Nichols also writes as Cindy Caldwell Cindy Nichols writes heartwarming stories interwoven with the bonds of friendship and family that combine what she loves most about women's fiction and romance. She's lived most of her life near a beach...just the way she likes it. She hopes to share that feeling of peace and serenity with readers in her gently thought-provoking, feel-good stories. Feel free to sign up for her mailing list to hear about new releases as soon as they are available. Just copy and paste into your browser: https://www.subscribepage.com/goodreads

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