The Shampoo EffectThe Shampoo Effect

Set in a close-knit Massachusetts seaside town. When ambitious outsider Caroline Lash falls for local favorite Van Whittaker, she becomes entangled in a longtime circle of friends whose relationships seem idyllic on the surface. After an unexpected pregnancy disrupts the group's delicate balance, hidden resentments, secrets, and loyalties begin to emerge, throwing friendships and marriages into turmoil. Blending humor, romance, and social observation, the novel explores love, class, friendship, and the challenges of growing up and moving forward in adulthood.