BEACH LANE

BEACH LANE by Sherryl Woods was read for the Pub 2011 Reading Challenge.

From the book jacket:

In the close-knit community of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, Susie O'Brien and Mack Franklin's "not dating" claim befuddles everyone, especially since the two spend every spare minute together.  Susie's thrilled when their friendship finally heats up.  Then, just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, Mack loses the job he loves and Susie faces a devastating diagnosis.

But O'Briens always unite in a crisis.  Even her cousin Jess, Susie's rival for most of their lives, becomes her staunchest supporter - especially when Mack's former lover comes to town.  The stakes are higher than ever before, but Susie's definitely up to the challenge...as long as Mack's right there by her side.

This book by Ms. Woods followed the "She loves him, he loves her, but will they ever get together" formula, but it was resolved early in the book.  The main portion of the book followed Susie and Mack as they faced their work and medical problems.  Again, other members of the extended O'Brien family were involved in side stories.  This book will lead directly into the next book in the series, AN O'BRIEN FAMILY CHRISTMAS, when the family travel to Ireland for the holiday.

I love Christmas books and I love Ireland - so this next one will definitely be on my wish list.