The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson

THE SHAMPOO EFFECT
by Jenny Jackson

Genre: Adult Fiction • Literary Fiction • Women’s Fiction • Romantic Comedy
Recommended Age: 18+

When Caroline Lash arrives in a picturesque Massachusetts beach town for a writing residency, she falls for Van Whittaker—and unexpectedly finds herself drawn into his tight-knit circle of lifelong friends. But when Van’s ex-girlfriend announces she’s pregnant, friendships, romances, marriages, and long-held secrets begin to unravel.

Funny, juicy, and full of complicated relationships, The Shampoo Effect explores love, friendship, motherhood, money, and what happens when an outsider shakes up a group that thought it knew itself.

For readers who enjoy: messy friendships, seaside settings, romantic drama, witty social commentary, and character-driven summer reads.