Blockbuster romance writer Carley Fortune has revealed that her sixth book, titled “Only in Summer,” is scheduled for release on May 18, 2027. This novel brings readers back to Barry’s Bay, Ont., a familiar setting from Fortune’s past works, “Every Summer After” and “One Golden Summer,” and a place significant to her upbringing.
In a recent newsletter announcement, Fortune shared her inspiration for the book, mentioning her recent acquisition of a cottage near Barry’s Bay, fulfilling a long-standing dream since selling her family’s lakefront home.
The protagonist of “Only in Summer,” Eleanor Florek, known as Ellie, shares Ellie’s dream of owning property in Barry’s Bay. Ellie, the cousin of Charlie and Sam from Fortune’s previous novels set in Barry’s Bay, faces a surprise when she saves enough to buy a property, only to find her neighbor demolishing a house to build a grand mansion.
While specific details remain scarce, one can anticipate a blossoming romance against the backdrop of the lakeside setting in the upcoming novel.
Carley Fortune, a writer and journalist based in Toronto, has an editorial background with Refinery29, The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Toronto Life. Her earlier works include “Our Perfect Storm,” “One Golden Summer,” “Every Summer After,” “This Summer Will Be Different,” and “Meet Me at the Lake.”
“Meet Me at the Lake” was a finalist on Canada Reads in 2024, endorsed by fashion content creator and model Mirian Njoh, marking the first romance novel to feature on the show.
Additionally, “Every Summer After” was adapted into the Amazon Prime Video series “Every Year After,” renewed for a second season based on “One Golden Summer.” Netflix Canada is set to adapt “This Summer Will Be Different” into a 10-episode series.
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