Carley Fortune, a renowned author in the romance genre, has revealed the upcoming release of her sixth novel, “Only in Summer,” slated to hit shelves on May 18, 2027. This new book revisits the charming town of Barry’s Bay, Ontario, a familiar backdrop from Fortune’s previous works like “Every Summer After” and “One Golden Summer,” as well as her childhood hometown.
In a recent newsletter announcement, Fortune shared her excitement about purchasing a cottage near Barry’s Bay before commencing her writing journey. As she reminisced about her family’s former lakefront residence, she expressed her long-held aspiration of owning a cottage by the lake.
The protagonist of “Only in Summer,” Eleanor Florek, known as Ellie, mirrors this dream. Ellie, the cousin of Charlie and Sam from Fortune’s earlier Barry’s Bay tales, grew up in the town and yearned to acquire her own property there. When she finally achieves this goal, Ellie is surprised to discover that her neighbor plans to demolish their house to make way for a grand mansion.
While specific details remain undisclosed, one can anticipate a blossoming romance amidst the picturesque lakeside setting in Fortune’s upcoming novel.
Fortune, a writer and journalist based in Toronto, boasts an impressive editorial background with notable stints at Refinery29, The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Toronto Life. Her literary repertoire includes titles such as “Our Perfect Storm,” “One Golden Summer,” “Every Summer After,” “This Summer Will Be Different,” and “Meet Me at the Lake.”
The success of “Meet Me at the Lake” was underscored when it became a finalist on Canada Reads in 2024, championed by fashion influencer Mirian Njoh, marking the first romance novel to grace the program.
Additionally, the adaptation of “Every Summer After” into the Amazon Prime Video series “Every Year After,” which premiered recently and secured a second season renewal, is based on the narrative of “One Golden Summer.” Furthermore, Netflix Canada is in the process of transforming “This Summer Will Be Different” into a 10-episode series.
Overall, Carley Fortune’s upcoming release of “Only in Summer” promises an engaging narrative set against the backdrop of Barry’s Bay, continuing her tradition of captivating storytelling in the romance genre.