In THE AFFECTIONS OF MAY, May Henning is the owner of a bed and breakfast in the town of Grogan's Cove who is deserted by her husband, who has decided that small town life is not for him, leaving May to fend for herself. She suddenly finds herself the center of attention. May has her first encounter with Quinn, a local handyman, rough around the edges, unkempt, scruffy and little too fond of the bottle then Hank, the polished and professional local banker shows up to court the suddenly-single May.