Serendipity: A Novel BY Becky Chalsen

This summer, Maggie Monroe returns to New York after a failed Hollywood career, aiming to reclaim her life, mend broken relationships, and find love. Her plans lead her to a summer share house on Fire Island, where she must confront her past with old friends and an ex.

Six years ago, Maggie left her hometown for Los Angeles, leaving behind her best friend Liz and her ex-boyfriend Mac. Now, back in New York at twenty-five, Maggie is more anxious about facing Liz and Mac than anything else. Liz, who views Maggie’s return as a painful reminder of betrayal, is engaged to her high school sweetheart, Cam. Maggie’s unexpected appearance threatens to unravel Liz’s seemingly perfect summer and expose flaws in her relationship with Cam.

When Maggie accepts an invitation to join Liz, Cam, Mac, and their close-knit group at Serendipity, their Fire Island share house, she sees it as an opportunity to fix her life. Over three weekends, amidst sun-kissed beaches and nostalgic reunions, the group must navigate unresolved tensions and personal growth. Maggie hopes for a fresh start, but the drama from their past continues to impact their present.

With a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of sepia-toned Polaroids, Serendipity is a heartfelt, page-turning exploration of friendship, love, and self-discovery, perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Jennifer Weiner, and Ann Brashares.