The Shampoo Effect

The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson is a sharp, sun-soaked contemporary fiction novel that drops you straight into a New England beach town where friendships are as tangled as summer romances. When writer Caroline Lash lands in Greenhead and falls hard for local golden boy Van Whittaker, she’s ready to believe she’s found her people—and her happy ending.

Van’s long-time circle is glossy on the surface: Augusta’s old-money poise, Fran’s frazzled competence, and Bailey’s magnetic confidence. But Bailey is also pregnant with Van’s child, and Caroline’s place in this tight-knit group suddenly feels anything but secure. As the days fill with houseboats, beach gossip and late-night dares, unspoken histories begin to push back into the light.

Perfect for readers who love witty literary fiction, modern love stories, messy friendship dynamics and astute takes on motherhood and privilege.

Bring it home for your next holiday read—you’ll want to see what comes out in the wash.