Blockbuster romance writer Carley Fortune has revealed that her upcoming novel, “Only in Summer,” is set to launch on May 18, 2027. This new book brings readers back to the familiar town of Barry’s Bay, Ont., which served as the backdrop for her previous works, “Every Summer After” and “One Golden Summer,” and holds special significance as her hometown.
In a recent newsletter announcement, Fortune shared her excitement about purchasing a cottage near Barry’s Bay, fulfilling a long-held dream since her family home by the lake was sold. The protagonist of “Only in Summer,” Eleanor Florek, also shares a similar aspiration. Known as Ellie, she is the cousin of Charlie and Sam from Fortune’s earlier Barry’s Bay stories. Ellie, who grew up in Barry’s Bay, saves up to buy a property there, only to be surprised by the demolition of a neighboring house to make way for a new mansion.
While specific plot details remain undisclosed, it is hinted that a reluctant romance may blossom against the picturesque lakeside backdrop. Fortune, a writer and journalist based in Toronto with editorial experience at Refinery29, The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Toronto Life, has a successful literary track record with novels 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” was a notable finalist on Canada Reads in 2024, supported by fashion content creator and model Mirian Njoh. This achievement marked the first time a romance novel was featured on the show. Additionally, “Every Summer After” was adapted into the Amazon Prime Video series “Every Year After,” which received a second season renewal, while Netflix Canada is set to bring “This Summer Will Be Different” to life as a 10-episode series.
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