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In The Beach Club, the juicy first novel by Elin Hilderbrand, a series of personal dramas are played out during one summer at a Nantucket Beach Club. It's about the love of summer, summer love, and the special feelings we all have for that special summer place--in this case, a hotel and an island.

Mack Petersen, manager of the hotel, has been working at The Beach Club for 12 summers. Only this summer is different. His boss, the owner of the hotel, Bill Elliot, shows up in the spring with a new set of demands. His girlfriend Maribel is pressing Mack to get married and Vance, the African-American bellman, who has hated Mack since the day Mack stole his job 12 years ago, threatens him in a deadly scene. Mack knows something's got to give.

Love O'Donnell, the new front desk person straight from the slopes of Aspen, is desperately searching for a stranger to father her child. The bellman, Jem Crandall, who posed as Mr. November in his college calendar, is on his way to LA to break into agenting, until he falls in love with Maribel. Emotions are at a peak when a hurricane threatens to wash away The Beach Club and all it stands for.

An engrossing, sexy novel that will sweep you away to the beach any time of the year.

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    A juicy first novel by newcomer Elin Hilderbrand, The Beach Club is a sexy novel about a series of personal dramas played out during one summer at a Nantucket Beach Club.

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    What was home, really, but the place where a space just your shape and just your size waited for you.
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“A steamy tale.” ―The Boston Herald

“A strong, emotional pull...readers will remain absorbed until the surprising denouement.” ―Publishers Weekly

 “Surprisingly touching...a work of fiction you're likely to think about long after you've put it down.” ―People

About the Author

Elin Hilderbrand is the author of The Island, Nantucket Nights, Summer People and The Blue Bistro, among others. She grew up in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, and is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University and the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop, where she was a teaching/writing fellow. Her short fiction has appeared in Seventeen, The Massachusetts Review, and The Colorado Review. She lives with her husband, Chip Cunningham, and their two sons in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0312382421
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Griffin; Reprint edition (May 13, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 357 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780312382421
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312382421
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.95 x 8.25 inches
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Elin Hilderbrand first discovered the magic of Nantucket in July 1993. Her recipe for a happy island life includes running, writing at the beach, picnics at Eel Point with her three children, and singing "Home, Sweet Home" at the Club Car piano bar. Here's to Us is her seventeenth novel.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and well-developed. They also describe the writing quality as breezy, easy going, and relaxing. Customers describe the setting as nice and full of emotion and life. However, some find the tone disappointing and irritating. Opinions are mixed on the plot, with some finding it interesting and others saying it went nowhere.

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185 customers mention "Readability"185 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, well-developed, and engrossing. They also say the characters are likable, endearing, and well-defined. Customers also mention the book has twists and turns, excitement, and even a few tears.

"...A fantastic read!" Read more

"...An engrossing, sexy novel that will sweep you away to the beach any time of the year.My Thoughts:..." Read more

"This was a really good summer book...." Read more

"...The Nantucket Hotel by Elin Hilderbrand, but this novel was still entertaining and a perfect summer beach read." Read more

95 customers mention "Characters"74 positive21 negative

Customers find the characters in the book wonderful.

"There was a rich cast of characters, all with their expectations and their realities...." Read more

"...The characters are so endearing and well-developed...even when they're not at their most likable, they're still relatable, and you find yourself..." Read more

"...a Nantucket resort ... not really full of surprises, but full of interesting characters whose lives take you to another time and another place for..." Read more

"...Unfortunately, there were so many characters, none of their stories were really fleshed out and the book felt unfinished...." Read more

60 customers mention "Writing quality"57 positive3 negative

Customers find the writing style fun, breezey, and captivated. They also appreciate the superb descriptions, humor, and wonderful wit. Readers also mention that the book is very easy going and relaxing.

"...There were times when I didn't like the main character, but Elin wrote the story so well that I kept reading the book and grew to like him...." Read more

"...Hilderbrand develops characters in a way that makes them reader friendly. Like one knows the people involved in the story...." Read more

"This book was a fun summer read. The author's superb descriptions made me want to travel to Nantucket or enjoy some fine dining...." Read more

"This was a fun book to read, very easy going, relaxing...." Read more

21 customers mention "Setting"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the setting very nice, capturing the spirit of the place. They also appreciate the beautiful transitions from one character to another.

"...An engrossing, sexy novel that will sweep you away to the beach any time of the year.My Thoughts:..." Read more

"...They are so human...so alive and I can relate to them...." Read more

"Elin created fascinating characters and painted a wonderful picture of resort life on Nantucket in the Summer...." Read more

"I love these books, absolutely beautiful depictions of a life so outside MN...." Read more

9 customers mention "Story"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the story easy to read and rewarding at the same time.

"...Easy going and very rewarding at the same time." Read more

"...It was well-written and easy to follow and I was sure glad to finish it so I could move on to something I could really sink my teeth into...." Read more

"...Enjoyable when reading, yet easy to put down when interrupted by something else. I'm planning to get the next one in the series." Read more

"...It's easy to follow. If you're looking for an enjoyable book that won't drive you crazy with too much going on, i recommend it." Read more

116 customers mention "Plot"79 positive37 negative

Customers are mixed about the plot. Some find it interesting, believable, and gripping, with interesting history. They also appreciate the author's splendid job of writing this gripping story. However, some customers feel the story has many characters and story lines that go nowhere. They mention that the ending is loose and difficult to finish.

"...Her storylines are a mystery as they unfold and she always keeps me guessing until the end. A fantastic read!" Read more

"...I enjoyed how this book wasn't predictable and I would definitely recommend it to a friend." Read more

"...Unfortunately, there were so many characters, none of their stories were really fleshed out and the book felt unfinished...." Read more

"There were some interesting twists and turns in this book and I like the Nantucket background, but I wasn't too fond of the characters...." Read more

11 customers mention "Realism"6 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the realism of the book. Some mention it's fantastically written and can make you laugh, cry, or be angry all in the same book. Others say the characters are unrealistic, far fetched, and unbelievable. They also mention the characters as self-involved, snobby caricatures, and sketchy.

"I love her writing. Her style, humor and and wit are wonderful." Read more

"...was revealed at the end, it was a bit far fetched and frankly, too unbelievable. But I liked the characters...." Read more

"...Her stories are so fantastically written and can make you laugh, cry, or be angry all in the same chapter...." Read more

"...A few were too drastic and over the top - just unrealistic people to me...." Read more

24 customers mention "Tone"6 positive18 negative

Customers find the tone of the book disappointing, depressing, and irritating. They also mention that the storyline is nothing to write home about, and the changes in tense and irritating style drove them nuts.

"...none of their stories were really fleshed out and the book felt unfinished.Just another average beach read." Read more

"Not my favorite of this author. A little too depressing for a fun beach vacation! A little too sad and blu." Read more

"Another great novel from Elin Hilderbrand! Interesting read exploring many emotions and twists and turns right up to the final chapter!" Read more

"...Too long to come together and not worth the time. I will leave future books to some one else." Read more

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J Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars Fall in love with Nantucket
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
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I adore Elin Hilderbrand’s books, but somehow missed out on this one - her very first. You can’t possibly read Elin’s books without falling in love with the island of Nantucket. Her descriptions of the island, the businesses and the people bring it to life for the reader. Her storylines are a mystery as they unfold and she always keeps me guessing until the end. A fantastic read!
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Laurel-Rain Snow
4.0 out of 5 stars LOVE & COMPETITION ON NANTUCKET
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021
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Mack Petersen, manager of the hotel, has been working at The Beach Club for 12 summers. Only this summer is different. His boss, the owner of the hotel, Bill Elliot, shows up in the spring with a new set of demands. His girlfriend Maribel is pressing Mack to get married and Vance, the African-American bellman, who has hated Mack since the day Mack stole his job 12 years ago, threatens him in a deadly scene. Mack knows something’s got to give.

Love O’Donnell, the new front desk person straight from the slopes of Aspen, is desperately searching for a stranger to father her child. The bellman, Jem Crandall, who posed as Mr. November in his college calendar, is on his way to LA to break into agenting, until he falls in love with Maribel. Emotions are at a peak when a hurricane threatens to wash away The Beach Club and all it stands for.

An engrossing, sexy novel that will sweep you away to the beach any time of the year.

My Thoughts:

The Beach Club brings a full cast of characters to the hotel, spotlighting the staff and the guests. Mack kept my interest up as he navigated his position while trying to decide whether or not to marry his girlfriend of twelve years. Maribel had one goal in mind: to marry her live-in lover. But would it ever happen?

Other contenders for the role of husband were other staff members, especially young Jem Crandall who is eager to step up.

Meanwhile, Love was in search of a man to impregnate her. Someone who wouldn’t want to stand in as the father…just the “sperm donor.”

Would the competitive staff at the hotel keep everyone on their toes? Would a hurricane change the dynamic as they each struggled to achieve their desires?

By the end, there were happy moments and unexpected ones that kept me turning the pages. 4.5 stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not like other beach reads
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2024
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I liked how this novel wasn't like other beach novels. But I didn't like the part where Lacey died
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Bridgett
3.0 out of 5 stars A very average story...
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2017
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A story about many broken people who, apparently, all have ties to The Beach Club. I enjoyed the descriptions of what running a hotel entails, and a few of the characters were really interesting (i.e. Lacey). Unfortunately, there were so many characters, none of their stories were really fleshed out and the book felt unfinished.

Just another average beach read.
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KT
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2022
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This was a really good summer book. There were times when I didn't like the main character, but Elin wrote the story so well that I kept reading the book and grew to like him. I enjoyed how this book wasn't predictable and I would definitely recommend it to a friend.
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Adrienne C.
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful beach read
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023
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There was a rich cast of characters, all with their expectations and their realities. The story was set at The Beach Club on Nantucket, and the guest stories wove into those of the owners and employees. Everyone seemed to be at some kind of crossroads that all intersected at The Beach Club. I enjoyed The Nantucket Hotel by Elin Hilderbrand, but this novel was still entertaining and a perfect summer beach read.
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Holly J. Blake
5.0 out of 5 stars Great summer read
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023
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Elin Hilderbrand doing what she does best, getting the reader invested in the lives of her characters!
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Tracy V.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great author
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
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Love her books
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Marlene Bacher
5.0 out of 5 stars Elin Hildabrand is an incredible author
Reviewed in Canada on May 30, 2019
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I liked everything about this book.
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Mrs. L. J. Howland
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2018
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Love, love, love this author, I read all her books.
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Rita DiPasquale
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent novel.
Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2023
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Very interesting story about an hotel in Nantucket and the people who run it.
Quirky characters and an amazing plot line.
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Harrison
3.0 out of 5 stars Easy summer read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2019
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I enjoy Elin Hilderbrand books as easy, summer reads and this one was no different. Very enjoyable, yet a little glib. I wasn't sure about the ending and the storyline itself was not overly exciting, but I liked the characters and the setting enough to keep going.
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F. Santella
3.0 out of 5 stars A trilogy?
Reviewed in Germany on August 7, 2016
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Very nicw. Lots of fun to read but I am missing a trilogy to see what hapenned to mack ans cecily
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