Seven Summer Weekends: A Novel By Jane L. Rosen

In Jane L. Rosen's sparkling new escape, Addison Irwin's life takes an unexpected turn when a Zoom disaster abruptly ends her decade-long career at a prestigious Manhattan advertising agency. Despondent and at a crossroads, the midwestern transplant’s fortunes change when she inherits a beach house on Fire Island from an aunt she barely remembers. The property, complete with a guest house and artist's studio, offers a surprising new direction for Addison’s life.

As Addison contemplates whether to keep or sell the charming beach house, she discovers her aunt's legacy includes a list of eclectic weekend guests. Bound by this obligation, Addison must stay on Fire Island for seven summer weekends. Despite her initial reluctance, she is soon enveloped by the warmth and welcoming spirit of the tight-knit community—everyone except for the irritable and annoyingly handsome neighbor next door, who seems determined to remain aloof and grumpy.

Addison, steadfast in her career-focused path since college, grapples with the upheaval this inheritance brings. Each weekend, a new guest arrives, adding humor, chaos, and insight to her life, challenging her perceptions and decisions. Meanwhile, her relationship with the brooding neighbor, complicated yet intriguing, slowly evolves, especially with the help of his adorable dog.

Caught between the life she meticulously planned and the new opportunities unfolding before her, Addison must decide whether to return to her old life or embrace the unknown. Amidst the sandy beaches and the weekend visitors, she learns that sometimes detours can lead to the most fulfilling destinations. 📚❤️