In the second volume of the Missing You in Belmar, NJ trilogy, Boardwalk Man , Jimmy Hanlon makes his difficult return from Key West to Belmar. As old suspicions come to light, the familiar party bars lose their charm, and a strange tragedy changes the course of the summer. Ronny, once a companion to June, shifts into a source of conflict as July unfolds. Amidst the turmoil, Jimmy strives to support Alice while navigating both old and new heartaches. Despite the challenges, he lands his dream job, forms a meaningful connection with a surrogate daughter, and rediscovers his resilient, insightful self.