Set in a diner, maybe on the beach, read in the 90’s, maybe there’s a woman on the run, someone’s a recovering addict

[Casey]

I read this book somewhere between 1990-98, it’s set in a diner that I believe was overlooking the ocean. There’s a cast of characters who are all the regulars at the diner. I’m pretty sure there’s a woman on the run who comes in at the beginning.

[SamSpayedPI]

Maybe The End of the Pier, or a book from the Emma Graham series (beginning with Hotel Paradise) by Martha Grimes.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Casey, are you still looking for this or did you find it?

[Casey]

Still looking!

[Kris]

Casey, what's the genre (which we need to add to the header/ topic title) - e.g., adult mystery, romantic suspense, literary fiction, etc.?

What is the story's time period and location/ country?

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

How about now?