Carley Fortune Books

Meet Me at the Lake

Author: Carley Fortune

Year: 2023

Genre: Romance

More info: New York Times Bestselling author

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range:18+

Plot

Will and Fern spent one amazing, adventure-filled day together in their early 20s with a promise to meet up again one year later. When Fern shows up and Will doesn’t, she is heartbroken.

Now, nine years later, Fern has inherited the lakeside resort that she never wanted to run, her ex-boyfriend is the resort manager, and she needs help. When Will shows up at the resort with an offer to help get things back in order, she doesn’t know if she can get over her old feelings and trust him again.

Why Jackie loves it

Set between Muskoka and Toronto, it reminded me of my childhood and teenage years! This is a romance novel that left my heart feeling gushy. I wanted to start at the beginning as soon as I was done the last page. This is my favorite of Carley Fortune’s books.

Why Kirsten loves it

I love a good lake romance- especially since I met my husband at camp (which had a small lake). There is something about this book that is so romantic and hopeful, it left me wanting more.

Adaptation Information

Archewell Productions, headed by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, is slated to release this film to Netflix.

Find this book in: Second Chance Romance Novels / Hotel Novels / Ultimate Beach Reads 2023 / Carley Fortune Books In Order / Books Becoming Movies

This Summer Will Be Different

Author: Carley Fortune

Year: 2024

Genre: Romance

More info: New York Times Bestselling Author

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 18+

Plot

I love Carley Fortune’s wonderful style of writing and her perfect love stories and this book from the new release books may be my favorite book yet.

Lucy heads to Prince Edward Island to stay with her best friend for a week. When her friend’s flight is delayed, Lucy is left as a tourist and feels an immediate connection with the local who shows her around. Only after their amazing night together does she realize he is also her best friend Bridget’s little brother, Felix.

Felix and Lucy agree that this can never happen again because this was her best friend’s first rule: “Do not fall in love with my brother”. When Bridget disappears one week before her wedding, Lucy follows her back to PEI to try and help her friend and determine what made her flee from a man she loves. She might just have to deal with her won feelings as well.

Why Jackie loves it

Not only is this a wonderful romance novel, but the setting of Prince Edward Island has so many nods to Anne of Green Gables that my heart did a little song throughout the book. All the stars to this gem. #gifted

Find this book in: Best New Romance Books of 2024 / Best Beach Reads 2024 / Carley Fortune Books / Books with Summer in the Title

Carley Fortune’s Newest Book

One Golden Summer

Author: Carley Fortune

Year: 2025

Genre: Romance

More info: #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

Spice Rating:💋💋💋💋

Age Range: 18+

Plot

Alice is a photographer who has lost her drive and vision for her art. She longs for the inspiration she felt when she was behind the lens the summer she was 17. That summer, she spent time at the lake with her Nan and took a photo of three teens in a yellow boat – the picture that ultimately changed her life and jump-started her career.

Now, her Nan is recovering from a broken hip, and Alice takes her back to the lake at Barry’s Bay so Nan can recover. Alice immediately sees Charlie, one of her photography subjects, in the same yellow boat. She is shocked to discover he is helping out as her rental cabin’s caretaker for the summer. When he discovers her summer bucket list to restart her inspiration, he is determined to help her check off every box.

Why Kirsten loves it

I’m clearly living under a rock because I didn’t realize that this is the same Charlie from Carley’s breakout hit Every Summer After. I ADORED this book just as much as I adored that one. Alice and Charlie’s chemistry was organic and off the charts. Both characters showed so much growth throughout the summer that I couldn’t help but cheer them on and it was great to get a peek at what Percy and Sam are up to as well.

Why Jackie loves it

I adore Carley Fortune. Her stories and characters are fantastic and I love that she is true to her Canadian roots. The fact that this story is centered around Charlie from Every Summer After is an added bonus. Every time I read one of Carley Fortune’s books, I swear it is my favorite because of how easily the story flows and how strongly I am invested in the characters.

Find this book in: Carley Fortune Books in Order / Best Beach Reads 2025/ Best Romance Books of 2025 / Books Inspired by The Life of a Showgirl