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.