READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY A dazzlingly funny, sexy, and juicy novel of love, money, sex, friendship, and midlife from the New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street.
When ambitious young writer Caroline Lash arrives in the picturesque coastal town of Greenhead, Massachusetts, she falls head-over-heels for Van Whittaker—a fleece-wearing, litter-collecting kayak enthusiast with the personality of a Border collie. Born and raised in this tight-knit seaside community, Van runs with the same childhood friends he’s had forever: his ex-girlfriend Bailey (who attracts men like moths to a flame), old-money Augusta, and fed-up-with-boys Fran.
Soon Caroline is welcomed into the inner circle, running wild through the marshes, beaches, and bars—drinking on houseboats, sunbathing with the kids, and playing the same risky games they always have. But when Bailey discovers she’s pregnant with Van’s baby, the delicate balance of the group is thrown off. Caroline is cast out, and what she does next—in a potent mix of fury and heartbreak—exposes long-held secrets and works the entire town of Greenhead into a lather.
Dazzlingly funny, sexy, and as juicy as it is astute, The Shampoo Effect is a story of late-night parties, early mornings with small children, the dawn of midlife, and a group of old friends finally growing up despite all their best efforts to the contrary. The platonic ideal of a beach read.
Perfect for fans of Jenny Jackson’s Pineapple Street, Read with Jenna picks, and readers who love smart, witty women’s fiction full of drama, friendship, and modern relationships.
