Canadian romance best-selling author Carley Fortune has revealed that her upcoming novel, “Only in Summer,” is set to hit bookshelves on May 18, 2027. The new book will transport readers back to Barry’s Bay, Ontario, the familiar backdrop of her previous works, “Every Summer After” and “One Golden Summer,” and the town where she spent her formative years.
In a recent newsletter announcement, Fortune shared her excitement, mentioning how she acquired a cottage near Barry’s Bay, fulfilling a long-standing dream since her family’s lakeside home was sold. The protagonist of “Only in Summer,” Eleanor Florek, also harbors this dream, known as Ellie, the cousin of Charlie and Sam from Fortune’s earlier Barry’s Bay novels. Ellie, a Barry’s Bay native, aspires to purchase her own property in the town but faces a dilemma when a neighboring house is demolished to make way for a grand estate by its new owner.
While details are scarce at this stage, the idyllic lakeside setting hints at a blossoming romance in the narrative. Fortune, renowned for her captivating storytelling, is based in Toronto and boasts an impressive editorial background with Refinery29, The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Toronto Life. Her literary repertoire includes acclaimed titles such as “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” made waves as a finalist on Canada Reads in 2024, championed by fashion influencer and model Mirian Njoh, marking a groundbreaking moment for romance fiction on the esteemed platform. Additionally, Fortune’s works have seen screen adaptations, with “Every Summer After” transformed into the popular Amazon Prime Video series “Every Year After,” renewed for a second season, while Netflix Canada is gearing up to adapt “This Summer Will Be Different” into a 10-episode television saga.
Fortune’s loyal readers and fans eagerly anticipate the release of “Only in Summer” as the next chapter in her enchanting storytelling universe.