Living at the Shore — Karen Cino

After moving into her grandmother's summer house at the Jersey Shore to seek solace and new beginnings, Brooke's tranquil life is disrupted by a past love and her new neighbors.Her newly found friendship with Flo and Jane assists in settling Brooke into her new surroundings. When she finds herself in the middle of her neighbors' domestic disputes, it puts further strain on her relationship with Scott. Flo continues to come to terms with her past decisions about her daughter's adoption, while maintaining a relationship with Jerry. A misunderstanding on Thanksgiving put her relationship to the test.Jane's bakery is blooming and she's settling in nicely in her relationship with Mark, however, she's still battling old wounds from her deceased ex-husband, causing her to second guess moving forward with Mark.All three women are battling demons from the past, deterring them from making a commitment to their future relationship. Their friendship is a rich tapestry of interconnected stories about overcoming adversity through support systems found in their friendships.