Beach Town
Film location scout Greer Hennessy needs the perfect Florida beach town for a big movie and finds sleepy Cypress Key. The town's mayor, environmentalist Eben Thibadeaux, wants no part of Hollywood, and their battle turns romantic. A breezy beach read.
About This Book
Beach Town is a contemporary romance novel by Mary Kay Andrews, first published in 2018 by St. Martin's Griffin. It runs 448 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers, opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Length
- 448 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A film location scout and a small-town mayor clash over the fate of a quiet beach town.
- Fans of lighthearted contemporary romance
- Readers who enjoy workplace-rivalry-turned-romance
- Light
- Features Enemies to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers looking for heavy angst or high-stakes drama
- Limited information on romantic characterization or heat level
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced; professional conflict between a visitor and a community leader.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Greer Hennessy arrives in the sleepy town of Cypress Key, Florida, searching for a picturesque location for an upcoming film production. Her plans are immediately challenged by the town’s mayor, Eben Thibadeaux, who is determined to keep the film industry out of his community to protect its environmental integrity. As they lock horns over the town's future, their professional conflict unexpectedly shifts into a romantic connection.
Central Conflict
A professional standoff between a Hollywood location scout seeking a site for a film and a local mayor dedicated to preserving his town's environment.
Setting
Cypress Key, Florida
Strengths
- Clearly established central conflict
- Classic, popular tropes
Consider before reading
- Limited information on romantic characterization or heat level
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
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How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Mary Kay Andrews
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Griffin
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 448 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781250301048
- ISBN-10
- 1250301041
Beach Town: quick answers
- Who wrote Beach Town?
- Beach Town was written by Mary Kay Andrews.
- When was Beach Town published?
- Beach Town was first published in 2018 by St. Martin's Griffin.
- What genre is Beach Town?
- Beach Town is a contemporary romance novel, with enemies to lovers, opposites attract.
- How many pages is Beach Town?
- Beach Town is 448 pages long (Paperback).
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