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Meet Me at the Lake

Carley Fortune
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Meet Me at the Lake

Carley Fortune
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SHORTLISTED FOR CANADA READS 2024
INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER 
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

CBC'S "BEST CANADIAN FICTION OF 2023"

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“A breathtaking tale of star-crossed lovers that gripped me from page one. Meet Me At The Lake is nostalgia, summer breeze, second chances and pure heart.”
—Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception

“A perfect summery blend of sexy romance and second chances, Meet Me at the Lake is a poignant waltz between evergreen pines and poplars and heartache. I fell in love with Will and Fern over and over and over again.”
—Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of The Dead Romantics

“A completely addicting love story about the ways we find who we are and what we want amidst changing dreams and chances missed. Carley Fortune gives us another perfect summer read brimming with heart, a book to devour in a day, swept away in the nostalgia of young, sexy love. Every Summer After fans, this will not disappoint!”
—Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push

“Meet Me at the Lake is a tender, sweet story that captures the joy and sorrow of growing up. Carley Fortune's latest is a love letter to moms and daughters, as well as second chances.”
—Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask

"Meet Me at The Lake is a beautiful, heart-tugging, love story about secrets, lies, missed connections and second chances. Set against the idyllic backdrop of a family hotel on a rural lake, this novel brims with the warmth of summertime and the feeling of home. An exquisite, emotional read.”
—Jill Santopolo, New York Times bestselling author of Stars in an Italian Sky

“Carley Fortune is the master of the love story, tapping into our most primal needs—to be valued and seen for who we really are. Meet Me At The Lake is story telling perfection.”
—Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script

“Readers experience Carley Fortune's writing with all five senses. In Meet Me At The Lake, that means you'll taste Peter's sourdough. You'll hear the sound of the trees swaying by the lake. You'll smell the gin and the watered-down tonic. You'll see Fern waiting down by the docks. And you'll feel every pulse of electricity from Will. This is a beautiful story of letting go of expectations, growing into who you're meant to become, and letting love in when you don't feel you deserve it. The perfect summer read and an excellent follow-up to Every Summer After. Carley's talent sings on every page.”
—Iman Hariri-Kia, author of A Hundred Other Girls

“THE quintessential book of summer. Nestled in the heart of Canada's cottage country, Fortune masterfully crafts yet another enthralling tale of love and second chances that will burrow itself deep into your soul long after the last page."
—Amy Lea, author of Exes and O’s

“Fortune (Every Summer After) shines in this beautiful tale of love, loss, and forgiveness. This searing story of hard-won second chances is not to be missed." 
—Publishers Weekly

“This contemporary romance is an immersive second-chance love story that will transport readers with its dual evocation settings of stunning rural Ontario and thrilling Toronto."
—Library Journal

“Carley Fortune's Every Summer After found TikTok success, and her new romance, Meet Me at the Lake, continues to dazzle.”
—Popsugar

“There is no summer without a Carley Fortune novel.”
—BookRiot

“This novel, set in Toronto and on a nearby lake, is beautiful, charming, witty, poignant, and all the things you could want in a spring read.”
—Katie Couric Media

"Unputdownable, witty, soulful and stirring."
—Good Morning America

Overall rating: 4.347328 / 5 from 262 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Meet Me at the Lake is a highly recommended read praised for its engaging writing, relatable characters, and sweet story set in Toronto and Muskoka. It's perfect for summer and offers a great romance that's easy to read.

Summary topics

  • Writing Quality: 5%
  • Summer Read: 15%
  • Romance Appeal: 5%
  • Character Development: 10%

Review topics: [fun, feel, read, book, story, summer, author, romance, setting, novel, fortune, title, written, lake, characters, romcom, themes, genre, carley, mystery].

Review highlights

  • "Loved all the canadian references, love the writing, love the characters and story line." — Jessterca
  • "Loved the book, good story and fun to read." — Jade
  • "It was a good summer read - I liked the characters, and the setting, and the back and forth timelines. . . ." — Debra M.

Reviews

Great read!

"Wonderful romantic read from a Canadian author with Ontario landmarks. Fortune's character development makes you feel an instant connection with the characters and you are sad to say goodbye when the book comes to an end."

— Jess (5/5)

Great book

"Got it as a gift and found it cool that it was in the Canada reads 2024 selection"

— Katie (5/5)

Good read

"Took me a while to get into it. But good once I gave it a chance."

— Janette (3/5)

Excellent title. It is catchy and very appropriate. She meets her old friend from her young adult like again, at the lake. Very fitting.

"I am still reading Meet Me at the Lake, by Carly Fortune, but from what I've read so far, I love it! This is an easy read, light romance novel that connects the story to the busy City of Toronto to the calm, peaceful lake. It is written in a flashback style, where the main characters have met in the past in the city, and by chance, meet again at the Lake, at one of the main character's family's resort. Will Fern stay in the big city and sell her mother's resort with Will's business guidance? Or will she forever fall in love with the resort, the lake, and her old friend, Will?"

— SEmpey (5/5)

Great Summer Read

"Really great summer read. Cite and easy to read, although i did find it a tad over the top that theybspent only ONE day together sonlong ago, and were still soo hpoled on one another- maybe if it had been a week or something it would have been a bit more believeable. But still, a really fun read."

— Dal1 (4/5)

Meet Me at the Lake

"Absolutely amazing book, had a very hard time puttng it down. I can't wait to read her next book"

— Margann (5/5)

A cozy summer second chance romance

"Carley Fortune does it again! A quintessential summer romance that takes you to the lake. Loved the second chance romance and balance between city and lake life."

— Natalie (5/5)

Favourite book of the Summer

"Fantastic book. Wholesome. Romantic. Great Canadian author. Loved reading a novel where I knew most of the places talked about. Felt like I could really connect. Recommend to everyone I know"

— Jaim (5/5)

Matched the book perfectly

"Easy read, left me not wanting to put the book down."

— Chrystal (5/5)

Not my favorite

"Not my favorite story, MMC was a little odd but I still enjoy Carley’s writing. I am slowly making my way through her backlist."

— MRThe (3/5)

Q&A

  • Published date: Mar 26, 2024
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 368
  • Publisher: Penguin Canada
  • ISBN: 9780735243804
  • Dimensions: 4.18" W x 0.96" L x 7.5" H
CARLEY FORTUNE is the New York Times and #1 Globe and Mail bestselling au­thor of Every Summer After and Meet Me at the Lake. She’s also an award-winning Canadian journalist who has worked as an editor for Refinery29, The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Toronto Life. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two sons.

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