Laguna Beach Series by Cindy Nichols

A heartfelt coastal saga about coming home, second chances, and the quiet surprises that change everything.Meg Walsh didn’t mean to stay in Laguna Beach forever. But the Beach Shack—the quirky grilled cheese café her grandfather built—has a way of grabbing hold of people and not letting go.Now, with summer in full swing and the Shack’s rhythm slowly becoming her own, Meg is finally settling in—until a surprise turns her world upside down and stirs up more than just memories... moreA heartfelt coastal saga about coming home, second chances, and the quiet surprises that change everything.Meg Walsh didn’t mean to stay in Laguna Beach forever. But the Beach Shack—the quirky grilled cheese café her grandfather built—has a way of grabbing hold of people and not letting go.Now, with summer in full swing and the Shack’s rhythm slowly becoming her own, Meg is finally settling in—until a surprise turns her world upside down and stirs up more than just memories.Grace returns from Florence with creative ideas and her usual flair, bringing a wave of sibling connection—and tension—that Meg didn’t expect. Together, they start dreaming about what the Shack could become... if they can agree long enough to make it happen.Meanwhile, Luke continues to show up with quiet strength and a steady smile, making it harder for Meg to pretend she’s not getting attached. And with family secrets still rippling under the surface, she’ll need to decide if she’s ready to stop fixing everything—and start living in the messier, more beautiful in-between.Set against the salt air and sunlit cliffs of Laguna Beach, The Beach Shack Summer is a story of unexpected homecomings, evolving love, and the legacy of a little café that holds more than just good grilled cheese—it holds the heart of a family learning how to grow. less

An uplifting family saga about creativity, sisterhood, and second chances.Meg Walsh never meant to stay in Laguna Beach forever. But the Beach Shack—the quirky café her grandfather built—has a way of keeping people close. Now that summer is in full swing, she’s finally finding her place… until a wave of homecomings changes everything.Her sister Anna returns from Florence with her daughter Bea in tow, bringing fresh ideas and her usual flair... moreAn uplifting family saga about creativity, sisterhood, and second chances.Meg Walsh never meant to stay in Laguna Beach forever. But the Beach Shack—the quirky café her grandfather built—has a way of keeping people close. Now that summer is in full swing, she’s finally finding her place… until a wave of homecomings changes everything.Her sister Anna returns from Florence with her daughter Bea in tow, bringing fresh ideas and her usual flair. Suddenly, Meg isn’t the only one dreaming about what the Shack could become—and agreeing on the future proves harder than she imagined.Meanwhile, Joey seizes a chance to showcase his talents at the summer festivals, drawing the whole family into the swirl of Laguna’s art scene. Luke keeps showing up with quiet strength and a steady smile, making it even harder for Meg to pretend she’s not getting attached. And with old family secrets still whispering beneath the surface, the Walsh siblings must decide if they’re ready to stop fixing everything—and start building something new together.Set against the vibrant festivals, cliffs, and coves of Laguna Beach, The Beach Shack Artists is a heartwarming story of family, forgiveness, and the beauty of creating a life—together. less