Bestselling romance writer Carley Fortune has revealed that her sixth book, titled “Only in Summer,” is set to hit bookshelves on May 18, 2027. This latest novel transports readers back to the familiar setting of Barry’s Bay, Ont., a location featured in Fortune’s previous works “Every Summer After” and “One Golden Summer.”
In a recent newsletter announcement, Fortune shared her excitement, mentioning that she recently acquired a cottage near Barry’s Bay—a long-held dream since her family’s lakefront property sale. The protagonist of “Only in Summer,” Eleanor Florek, known as Ellie, mirrors this dream of owning property in Barry’s Bay. Ellie, the cousin of Charlie and Sam from Fortune’s earlier Barry’s Bay tales, returns to her childhood town to fulfill her dream. However, her plans are disrupted when the neighboring house is slated for demolition to make way for a grand mansion by its new owner.
While Fortune has kept most of the plot under wraps, it’s evident that a captivating romance is in store against the backdrop of the picturesque lakeside locale. Fortune, a prominent writer and journalist based in Toronto, has a rich background as an editor for reputable publications like Refinery29, The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Toronto Life. Her previous publications include “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” made waves as a finalist on Canada Reads in 2024, with fashion content creator and model Mirian Njoh championing it—a historic moment as the first romance novel on the show. Additionally, “Every Summer After” was adapted into the Amazon Prime Video series “Every Year After,” renewed for a second season, while Netflix Canada is gearing up to adapt “This Summer Will Be Different” into a 10-episode series.
Fortune’s upcoming release, “Only in Summer,” promises to captivate readers with its blend of love, nostalgia, and scenic beauty against the backdrop of Barry’s Bay.