From the USA Today bestselling author of The Summer House, with over one million copies of her books sold, comes a touching beach read, perfect for fans of Sheila Roberts, Jill Shalvis, and Debbie Macomber.
After heartbreak hits in three very different ways, Emily Jacobs and her friends Sienna and Blair take up Sienna’s offer to escape to her client’s luxurious beach house for sun, sand, and girl talk. But paradise comes with a twist: in his absence, the owner forgot to reschedule his staff, leaving his brooding and impossibly tight- lipped personal chef, Patrick Owens, in charge of dinner for them. Every. Single. Night.
Emily can’t help but be intrigued by the mysterious chef with his guarded eyes and irresistible culinary skills. Certainly, they should know something about the person serving them food every night. As she tries to break through his tough exterior, his limited small talk creates deeper questions, just as a massive storm blows in, threatening their peaceful getaway.
Between laughter, late-night conversations, and undeniable chemistry, Emily realizes life’s storms reveal more than the weather’s.
An uplifting and dreamy novel about friendship, fresh starts, and the kind of love that sneaks up when you least expect it. If you enjoyed the TV movies based on Jenny’s books and are looking for more feel- good romance, look no further!
Read: April 20, 2026 – April 23, 2026
The Broken Hearts Beach Club was a truly heartwarming read and an ode to sisterhood and friendship. There is something about the love and sisterhood that Emily, Blair, and Sienna share that is beautiful and I loved reading about their friendship and how they supported each other in the good times and the bad times. You could tell that these three ladies genuinely cared for each other and I loved seeing that representation of female friendships. I would read more books with and about the three of them. Even though Emily is clearly the main character, Blair and Sienna didn’t feel flat. We get important parts of their story and struggles, and I was happy with their respective resolutions. The writing style is quite descriptive (especially with the food/dishes) and while I liked it, it did feel a little over the top at times especially when describing outfits or some other minor details that shouldn’t have been emphasized on.
Unfortunately, I didn’t really enjoy the romantic subplot between Emily and Patrick. It felt a little rushed. While I am generally not a fan of the insta love trope, I decided to give it a shot with this story. But from the moment they met, I thought their interactions were a little awkward, from his being rude and standoffish, to her pushing him to talk, to them having stilted conversations. Though we see some growth on both their parts and in their relationship towards the end of the book, it wasn’t enough to keep me hooked. Also thought the ending was semi-unrealistic but I am proud of Emily for overcoming her fears and beginning to think of life through her lens. I would have much rather preferred not to have a romantic subplot and have the book focus solely on the girls healing and loving on each other.
Overall, the sisterhood and friendship shines in this book, as well as the character growth, and I would recommend this to readers looking for a fun, beach read with three ladies who learn about the beauty and power of friendship and supporting each other, as well as new starts.
Thank you to NetGalley, BooksGoSocial, and the author for a complimentary ARC of this book!