Renowned romance writer Carley Fortune has revealed that her upcoming sixth book, “Only in Summer,” is set to hit shelves on May 18, 2027. This new novel revisits the familiar town of Barry’s Bay, Ont., where Fortune’s previous works, “Every Summer After” and “One Golden Summer,” were also based. Fortune shared in a newsletter that her inspiration for this book came from her recent purchase of a lakeside cottage near Barry’s Bay, fulfilling a long-held dream after selling her family’s lakefront property.
The protagonist of “Only in Summer,” Eleanor Florek, known as Ellie, mirrors Fortune’s own dream of owning a property in Barry’s Bay. Ellie, the cousin of Charlie and Sam from Fortune’s earlier Barry’s Bay stories, grew up in the town and aspires to acquire her own piece of land there. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she discovers that a neighboring house is being torn down to make way for a grand mansion by its new owner.
While specific details about the plot are scarce, it is anticipated that a hesitant romance will blossom amidst the picturesque lakeside backdrop. Carley Fortune, a writer and journalist based in Toronto, has a rich editorial background with publications like Refinery29, The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Toronto Life. Her repertoire includes successful works 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” was notably a finalist on Canada Reads in 2024, advocated for by fashion influencer Mirian Njoh, marking the first romance novel to feature on the show. Furthermore, “Every Summer After” was adapted into the Amazon Prime Video series “Every Year After,” which was renewed for a second season, drawing from the narrative of “One Golden Summer.” Additionally, Netflix Canada is in the process of transforming “This Summer Will Be Different” into a 10-episode series.
Mirian Njoh championed Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune on Canada Reads 2024.
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