This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune, published in 2024, is a contemporary "romantasy-adjacent" summer romance that solidifies Fortune’s reputation as the queen of nostalgic beach reads. Set against the atmospheric, windswept backdrop of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, the book explores a secret, multi-year affair that tests the boundaries of both romantic love and best-friend loyalty.

The narrative shifts between a present-day timeline and flashbacks spanning five years. It follows Lucy “Bee” Ashby, a burnt-out florist from Toronto. Five years ago, Lucy took a solo vacation to PEI while waiting for her best friend and roommate, Bridget Clark, whose flight was delayed. Bridget had given Lucy three strict rules for the island: eat as many oysters as possible, decompress, and do not fall in love with her younger brother.

While waiting at a local shack, Lucy meets Felix, a charming, handsome oyster shucker with tousled hair and magnetic eyes. The chemistry is instantaneous and electric, leading to an incredibly passionate one-night stand. The next morning, the devastating truth hits: Felix is Bridget's younger brother (whom Bridget always referred to by his childhood nickname, "Wolf").

Horrified that they have crossed an unerasable line, Lucy and Felix vow to never let it happen again to protect Bridget's feelings. Bridget’s fierce protectiveness stems from a past trauma where her childhood best friend broke Felix’s heart and subsequently vanished from their lives; Bridget is terrified of losing Lucy the same way.

Language: English.

Genre: Romance.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).