By Emily Henry
Two fiercely ambitious rivals find themselves unexpectedly stranded in a picturesque coastal town for an entire summer. As forced proximity breaks down years of professional armor, witty banter turns into mutual vulnerability, and sun-soaked afternoons reveal the dreams they both buried along the way. Emily Henry delivers her most sparkling, emotional, and sun-kissed romantic comedy yet—a tribute to the messy, complicated, and breathtaking beauty of choosing a life on your own terms.
A sun-drenched coastal getaway, unexpected second chances, and the messy art of living fully.
Romance
2025
★★★★★
4.8/5 across 1 review
Emily Henry delivers her most sparkling, emotionally resonant coastal romance yet. A masterclass in banter, forced proximity, and the courageous choice to rebuild your life.
Great Big Beautiful Life stands out in the Romance canon for its distinctive narrative voice and atmospheric pacing. Readers who connect with Emily Henry's work often celebrate the delicate balance between external stakes and deep internal character conflict.
Emily Henry is the undisputed queen of modern romantic fiction and the #1 *New York Times* bestselling author of *Beach Read*, *People We Meet on Vacation*, *Book Lovers*, *Happy Place*, *Funny Story*, and *Great Big Beautiful Life*. Her novels are renowned for their witty banter, emotionally layered characters, and sun-soaked, escapist atmospheres that capture the bittersweet beauty of human connection.