Carley Fortune, a renowned romance writer, has revealed that her upcoming novel, “Only in Summer,” is set to launch on May 18, 2027. This new book revisits the familiar town of Barry’s Bay, Ontario, which serves as the backdrop for Fortune’s previous works such as “Every Summer After” and “One Golden Summer,” and is also her hometown.
In a recent newsletter, Fortune shared her excitement about purchasing a cottage near Barry’s Bay, fulfilling a long-standing dream since her family home by the lake was sold. The protagonist of “Only in Summer,” Eleanor Florek, known as Ellie, shares a similar aspiration as she aims to acquire a property in Barry’s Bay. However, Ellie’s plans are disrupted when the neighboring house is demolished to make way for a lavish mansion, setting the stage for what may evolve into an unexpected romance in the lakeside community.
Fortune, a writer and journalist based in Toronto, has an impressive editorial background with notable stints at Refinery29, The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Toronto Life. Her literary portfolio includes acclaimed titles like “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” achieved recognition as a finalist on Canada Reads in 2024, championed by fashion influencer Mirian Njoh, marking a significant milestone for romance novels on the show. Additionally, “Every Summer After” was adapted into the Amazon Prime Video series “Every Year After,” which has been renewed for a second season, while Netflix Canada is currently working on a 10-episode adaptation of “This Summer Will Be Different.”
The forthcoming release of “Only in Summer” is highly anticipated among fans of Carley Fortune’s enchanting storytelling.