California Girls
In a single week, three sisters in Los Angeles are dumped by the men in their lives. Picking up the pieces brings them closer together and toward new love. A funny, warm Southern California story of sisters and romance.
About This Book
California Girls is a contemporary romance novel by Susan Mallery, first published in 2019 by MIRA. It runs 464 pages. Readers can expect second chance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Length
- 464 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When three sisters are all dumped in the same week, they turn to each other to rebuild their lives and discover new love.
- readers who enjoy stories about sisterly bonds
- fans of contemporary romance focusing on post-breakup recovery
- uplifting
- Features Second Chance
This may not be ideal if…
- Limited information on specific character arcs
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate comfort, moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult readers of contemporary romance and women's fiction.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
After a sudden week of heartbreak, three sisters living in Southern California lean on one another. As they process their respective relationship endings, they navigate the personal growth required to welcome new romantic possibilities into their lives.
Central Conflict
The sisters must process the emotional fallout of being unexpectedly dumped while finding the courage to move forward and seek new relationships.
Setting
Southern California
Strengths
- Focus on family dynamics
- Relatable premise for those navigating major life changes
Consider before reading
- Limited information on specific character arcs
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?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Susan Mallery
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- MIRA
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 464 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780778351252
- ISBN-10
- 0778351254
California Girls: quick answers
- Who wrote California Girls?
- California Girls was written by Susan Mallery.
- When was California Girls published?
- California Girls was first published in 2019 by MIRA.
- What genre is California Girls?
- California Girls is a contemporary romance novel, with second chance.
- How many pages is California Girls?
- California Girls is 464 pages long (Paperback).
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