Seven Summer Weekends: A Novel by Jane L. Rosen

When a Zoom disaster upends Addison Irwin’s decade-long career at a posh Manhattan advertising agency, her future looks bleak. As a thirty-something Midwestern transplant, she's left reeling until she inherits a beach house on Fire Island from an aunt she barely remembers. Along with the property comes a guest house, an artist’s studio, and a list of eclectic weekend guests, tying her to the island for seven summer weekends.

Addison faces a dilemma: stay and embrace the unexpected inheritance or sell and return to her structured city life. As she debates her options, the island community welcomes her warmly, eager to convince her to preserve the house rather than allow a new buyer to replace it with a modern monstrosity. However, her charming new beginning is disrupted by the irritable and annoyingly handsome neighbor next door, who seems determined to remain aloof and glower his way through life.

Addison, steadfast in her career path since college, grapples with the unplanned detour that Fire Island represents. Between the revolving door of quirky weekend visitors and the fluctuating dynamics with her grumpy neighbor (and his adorable dog), she finds herself navigating unfamiliar territory. The vibrant, laid-back island life and the intriguing new relationships challenge her to reconsider her priorities.

As she spends more time on the island, Addison must decide whether to pick up the pieces of her old life or embrace the entirely new possibilities that Fire Island offers. In this sparkling escape by Jane L. Rosen, Addison’s journey is one of self-discovery, unexpected connections, and the realization that sometimes, life’s unplanned detours can lead to the most beautiful destinations. ❤️📚❤️