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Kat Steiner and Blake O’Neill became BFFs at Camp Chickawah, but their friendship did not survive the summer once they discovered that they share the same father. Now, 15 years later, their father has died and left a ramshackle beach house in Dustin, Florida, to both Kat and Blake. Fixing up the place to secure a top-dollar sale seems like the most logical thing to do, but can Kat and Blake overcome years of sibling silence and hurt feelings to work peacefully together? Brady’s (the pseudonym for a new writing duo, Alison Hammer and Bradeigh Godfrey) perfectly executed debut offers a clever nod to the Disney classic, The Parent Trap, while also delivering an engaging story line that realistically and empathetically looks at grief and guilt and illuminates the important role family, friends, and forgiveness play in life. From the deft manner in which the authors shift the narrative between their two protagonists to the dual romances that unfold with just the right dash of snarky wit and sexy sizzle, readers will find The Beach Trap to be an absolute delight.

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When they were just 12 years old, Kat Steiner and Blake O'Neill met at Camp Chickawah. They became the best of friends until they learned that they share the same father. Fifteen years later, that father dies, leaving each of them half of the family beach house. Despite their long-held resentment, the two are forced to work together to renovate the dilapidated property. In the process, they learn that they have more to work on than just the house. Under the pen name Brady, Alison Hammer (You and Me and Us) and Bradeigh Godfrey (The Imposter) have written the perfect summer beach read. Narrators Brittany Pressley and Imani Jade Powers capture the personalities of these polar-opposite sisters. Each narrator effectively portrays how the women confront the fallout of their father's choice, often leading to clashes and misunderstanding. But, through introspection and the help of pop psychology, the sisters make it work, tying the story up with a neat and satisfying bow. VERDICT Listeners looking for a light read with a little summer romance will be pleased. A fun crowd-pleaser that will enhance any collection.—Elyssa Everling