Carley Fortune has a gift for setting a scene. If you grew up spending summers by a lake, or if you just wish you did, this book will feel like a warm hug.
The descriptions of the water, the humidity, the sunburns, and the smell of campfires are so vivid you can practically smell the sunscreen. The setting isn't just a backdrop; it’s a character in itself. The "Then" chapters are suffused with the golden light of youth, while the "Now" chapters carry the grey, rainy melancholy of regret.
The book's authentic, nostalgic feel is no accident; it’s deeply rooted in the author's own life. Before she was a #1 New York Times bestselling author, Carley Fortune was a journalist. For 15 years, she worked as an editor for major publications like The Globe and Mail and Chatelaine magazine. But in the summer of 2020, feeling the strain of an impending burnout and a wave of nostalgia for her past, she decided to take a chance on a long-held dream. every summer after carley fortune vk
A poignant second-chance romance set during a week-long summer getaway among a tight-knit group of college friends.
When Percy first meets Sam, she is a city girl adjusting to her parents' new lakefront cottage. Sam is the quiet, intelligent local boy who lives next door with his mother and older brother, Charlie. What begins as an easy friendship over horror movies, swimming, and books gradually morphs into a consuming teenage romance. However, a devastating betrayal tears them apart, leading to a decade of silence. When Percy returns to the lake years later, the chemistry between her and Sam is as undeniable as ever, forcing them to confront the choices that broke them. Key Themes: Nostalgia, Forgiveness, and Growing Pains The Magic of Cottage Culture Carley Fortune has a gift for setting a scene
This book is a nostalgic, sweeping look at first love and the choices that mark us forever. Set in Ontario’s idyllic cottage country, it follows Percy and Sam as they navigate a relationship burdened by past mistakes and a decade of silence.
: Sam's charismatic older brother, who plays a pivotal role in the "big reveal" that fractured Sam and Percy's relationship. The setting isn't just a backdrop; it’s a
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune: Why This Nostalgic Romance Captivates Readers