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Laguna Beach #7
The Beach Shack Legacy
One beloved beachside restaurant. Four generations. And a summer that could change what the Beach Shack means forever.
The Walsh family has spent the past year finding their way back to one another, and the Beach Shack has been at the center of it all. But now graduation has arrived, Bea is preparing to leave for college, Stella is wondering what comes next, and Margo is beginning to think about what she'll leave behind.
As Stella starts looking into the Shack's past, forgotten stories and old dreams begin finding their way into the present. Before long, she, Joey, and Bea are dreaming up something for the Shack that no one saw coming—and the family must decide how much of a legacy should be preserved, and how much should be allowed to grow into something new.
Through changing plans, deepening relationships, and the small moments that have always held this family together, one thing becomes clear. The Beach Shack was never only about the building, the food, or even the traditions. It has always been about the people who find their way home.
The Beach Shack Legacy is the seventh book in Cindy Nichols's beloved series of heartwarming, multigenerational women's fiction—stories of family, found family, and the small coastal town that brings them home.
The Walsh family has spent the past year finding their way back to one another, and the Beach Shack has been at the center of it all. But now graduation has arrived, Bea is preparing to leave for college, Stella is wondering what comes next, and Margo is beginning to think about what she'll leave behind.
As Stella starts looking into the Shack's past, forgotten stories and old dreams begin finding their way into the present. Before long, she, Joey, and Bea are dreaming up something for the Shack that no one saw coming—and the family must decide how much of a legacy should be preserved, and how much should be allowed to grow into something new.
Through changing plans, deepening relationships, and the small moments that have always held this family together, one thing becomes clear. The Beach Shack was never only about the building, the food, or even the traditions. It has always been about the people who find their way home.
The Beach Shack Legacy is the seventh book in Cindy Nichols's beloved series of heartwarming, multigenerational women's fiction—stories of family, found family, and the small coastal town that brings them home.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 14, 2026
About the author
Cindy Nichols
120 books130 followersCindy 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.
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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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August 23, 2026
Cindy Nicols writes great beach read family-based series books. I can always count on her to spin out a new, enjoyable, engaging book in both of her Laguna Beach/Newport Beach series novels every year.
This book continues the legacy of the little Beach Shack, and as ever, it's family, friends and customers coming together to continue the legacy of the grilled cheese sandwich shop on Laguna Beach. And more. No spoilers, I'll leave you with that.
I have a home in this area, and I often find myself wandering the coastline, hoping to find a Beach Shack. Ha! Not anymore. But the family, the storyline, the love and the history is what has made this series so readable.
If you are new to Cindy's novels, or this series, I highly recommend starting at book 1 to get the family history straight. But do start.
And to the author- another So Cal series, please! (Balboa! Dana Point!)
This book continues the legacy of the little Beach Shack, and as ever, it's family, friends and customers coming together to continue the legacy of the grilled cheese sandwich shop on Laguna Beach. And more. No spoilers, I'll leave you with that.
I have a home in this area, and I often find myself wandering the coastline, hoping to find a Beach Shack. Ha! Not anymore. But the family, the storyline, the love and the history is what has made this series so readable.
If you are new to Cindy's novels, or this series, I highly recommend starting at book 1 to get the family history straight. But do start.
And to the author- another So Cal series, please! (Balboa! Dana Point!)
August 18, 2026
This story is filled with humor, life events and reality checks after graduation. The family is fun and grandma is the head of the dynasty. She worked the grill making sandwiches while raising children, educating them, losing her husband and yet left a huge trail of success. Now even the great-grandchildren work the grill but leave it to the young to have even greater ideas. There is lots of humor, bold statements and loving hugs in the storyline. I can almost taste the wonderful treats, pickles and grilled cheese. Thanks for great writing and wonderful entertainment with the pages of this book.
August 25, 2026
my favorite series of all time
The characters are amazing and I just visualize it so clearly. You need to read each book as the story continues to build.
The characters are amazing and I just visualize it so clearly. You need to read each book as the story continues to build.
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