Beach Read by Emily Henry

A disillusioned romance novelist and a critically acclaimed literary writer find themselves spending the summer as neighbors in adjoining beach houses, both struggling with writer’s block and personal setbacks. January Andrews believes in happy endings; Augustus Everett writes dark, tragic stories. Despite their differences, they make a pact to trade genres for the summer in hopes of reigniting their creativity.

As January introduces Gus to whimsical rom-com adventures, he draws her into the haunting research behind his serious fiction, including interviews tied to a mysterious cult. What begins as a playful challenge slowly turns into something deeper, forcing them to confront painful truths about love, loss, and the stories they tell themselves. Over the course of the summer, January starts to question everything she thought she knew — especially about the guarded man living next door.