The Purpose of Erie

Jealousy is ugly. Unless you're Cassidy Banker, in which case it's pretty, yet difficult and opinionated.When learning her twin brother is beating her to the alter, Cassidy takes a good look at her life and quickly realizes, she has no idea what she is doing.Navigating family, friends, work, and romance in the summer of 1987, 25-year-old Cassidy starts to step out of her bubble and stand on her own two feet to make a life of her own. Who knew it would be so difficult?This story is a slice of life, funny, sexy, and a coming-of-age tale with a Duran Duran soundtrack, Midwestern charm, and a seat on the ballpark bleachers. Cassidy's journey feels relatable. Especially in those coming of age, fork in the road years. The girl that has always had it easy realizes the real world doesn't quite work the same as high school and college. With family drama, romance, friendship, and navigating adulthood, Cassidy's story will make you laugh, cry, swoon, and sometimes roll your eyes. She doesn't always get it right, but her learning to try again and try something new is what makes readers want to watch her continue to grow and find her place.