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This Summer Will Be Different

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This Summer Will Be Different

Carley Fortune
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THE INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER!

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 GLOBE AND MAIL BESTSELLER
#1 TORONTO STAR BESTSELLER
A GLOBE AND MAIL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

NOMINATED FOR THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR READERS’ FAVOURITE ROMANCE

One of:
The Globe and Mail's Best Books of the Year
CBC Books' The best Canadian fiction of 2024
Indigo’s Best Romance Books of the Year
Indigo’s 100 Best Books of the Year
Amazon’s Best Romance Novels of 2024
NPR's Best Books of the Year
Chatelaine’s Favourite Books of Spring 2024
Harper’s Bazaar’s Best Beach Reads of 2024
Buzzfeed’s “21 Books That Are Perfect For Lounging By The Lake”
Parade’s “60+ Best Summer Beach Reads of 2024”
The Everymom’s “21 of the Best Beach Reads for Summer 2024”
Katie Couric Media’s Picks for Best Beach Reads 2024
Southern Living’s “20 Books to Read at the Lake This Summer”
ELLE’s “Best New Books to Read in Summer 2024”
National Post’s Must-Read Novels for Summer
Toronto Star’s “20 Books We Can’t Wait to Read This Summer”
Marie Claire’s “20 Beach Reads to Devour While Soaking Up the Sun This Summer”
CBC’s "The top 20 Canadian books of 2024, so far [according to Indie bookstores]”
Woman & Home Magazine’s “Top 4 New Contemporary Romance Books to Read This Year”

“What a dreamy and sexy summer novel. Carley Fortune knows how to tug at your heart. This is a book filled with great food, lots of charm, and a young woman navigating the tricky question of how she wants to live her life.”
—Kiley Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Such a Fun Age and Come and Get It

“This Summer Will Be Different is a deep and shimmering story of friendship, sex, and—most of all—love. From page one, Lucy and Felix reached right in and grabbed my heart and they haven’t let go. Be prepared to cry, swoon, ache, and cheer. Stunning."
—Jennifer Niven, #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places

“Carley Fortune has managed to dream up another entirely fresh, deeply layered and beautifully written romance. Except this time the chemistry between Lucy and Felix could power all of Prince Edward Island. For years. Clear your calendar and buckle up—this one will leave you breathless.”
—Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Same Time Next Summer

“I must declare up front that this book is fantastic. . . . Delightful and precisely what you want to be reading. . . . This Summer Will Be Different is everything you could ask for in a romance novel aimed squarely at the nostalgic millennial heart.”
—The Globe and Mail

“The summery vibes are absolutely immaculate in this book. So if you're looking for a contemporary book to enjoy. . . . it'd be wise to put this one high up on your list.”
—BuzzFeed

“Some say Carley’s third novel is her best yet, but I would be hard-pressed to pick just one. Pick up all three and your summer will be booked, pun intended.”
—Katie Couric Media

“In This Summer Will Be Different . . . author Carley Fortune trade[s] in lake life for the windswept coast and green gables of Prince Edward Island, delivering a heartfelt love story.”
—E! News

“Fortune transports readers to beautiful Prince Edward Island in this emotional love story. . . . The leads have undeniable magnetism, and . . . a truly satisfying happily ever after. Romance fans will devour this.”
—Publisher’s Weekly (starred review)

“A thrilling summer journey that explores friendship, family, and the fallout of forbidden romance.”
—Southern Living

“This Summer Will Be Different is a blissful romance novel, the kind you want to visit and never leave.”
—ELLE

“Nothing beats a summer romance–something author Carley Fortune is an expert at.”
—National Post

“In three short years, Fortune has become the must-read of the summer.”
—Toronto Star

“[A] sizzling story of forbidden love.”
—Good Housekeeping

“Prepare to get heart palpitations on the beach reading romance novelist Carley Fortune's recent release.”
—Marie Claire

“Canada now has a Queen of Summer Romance, and in her third book, the bestselling author moves from Ontario’s cottage country to the land of Anne of Green Gables. The love story between Lucy and Felix is certainly steamier than Anne and Gilbert’s, but their journey to discover whether they’re meant for each other is equally sweet and heartbreaking.”
—The Globe and Mail

“Not only does Carley Fortune write the swooniest love stories in prose worth sighing over, but her settings (P.E.I. in this case) are like living characters you’ll want to become best friends with.” —People

Overall rating: 4.5185184 / 5 from 459 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This Summer Will Be Different is a highly acclaimed book by Carley Fortune, praised for its beautiful writing, engaging story, and charming characters. Customers loved the perfect summer romance, making it a popular choice for beach reads.

Summary topics

  • Summer Romance: 7%
  • Writing Style: 5%
  • Storyline: 15%
  • Characters: 10%

Review topics: [fun, feel, connection, book, depth, husband, shipping, read, summer, story, characters, romance, fortune, author, writing, beach, friend, pei, storyline, friendship, setting, place, title, ending, novel, written, relationship, escape, lucy, reference].

Review highlights

  • "The author skillfully captures the essence of change, making it an enjoyable and resonant read." — Emily
  • "Great book, great read and great Canadian author." — Rosalie
  • "As an east coaster who loves a good romance novel and beach read, this hit all the marks." — Heather

Reviews

This is mildly pleasant,

"This is mildly pleasant, but the 'best friendship' is not believable at all and the 'climax' is pretty weak. The romance is ok, but just the same stuff over and over and over and over. A modern Harlequin romance?"

— Mh70 (2/5)

Great beach read

"My first time reading this author. Really enjoyed the storyline. Loved this book. Have become a fan of this author can’t wait to read another book of hers!"

— Melissa (5/5)

This Summer Will be Different

"Again absolutely amazing, she is so down to earth and writes stories that any female can relate to"

— Margann (5/5)

Couldnt put it down

"I loved them together. I could not get enough of Charlie. Could pick this up and read again and i just finished"

— SAAA (5/5)

Review

"It came in really good condition. It came earlier then expected. Can't wait to start reading it."

— Vivianne (4/5)

Great Summer Read

"This is another great summer read by Carly Fortune. I love the Canadian aspect. Excited for her new book"

— J S. (5/5)

Very cute love story

"Love this Canadian author. When reading you get glimpses of places you've been or would like to visit. This book made me want to keep picking it up at the end of my workday to read."

— Julie (5/5)

Cute book

"This book was charming and cute and very Canadian (takes place in PEI, which is where I read it). Really enjoyed it! Highly recommend this as a fun summer read."

— Nicole P. (4/5)

This banter is fire

"I literally read this book in three hours in the car. PERFECTION. The banter that Carley writes is perfect. I wish I lived in one of her books! Another 5/5."

— Kaz P. (5/5)

Perfect summer read

"Very enjoyable read. I like the pace and storyline. Well written."

— Ferg (5/5)

Q&A

  • Published date: Apr 01, 2025
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 368
  • Publisher: Penguin Canada
  • ISBN: 9780735247284
  • Dimensions: 4.1" W x 0.97" L x 7.48" H
CARLEY FORTUNE is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After, Meet Me at the Lake, and This Summer Will Be Different. She is an award-winning Canadian journalist who’s 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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