This Summer Will Be Different

I adored Meet Me at the Lake and learned so much about contemporary romance simply by reading it. Carley Fortune is now one of my very favorite authors, so of course I preordered This Summer Will Be Different the second it got posted. But then, once it came out, I saved it. And saved it. The circumstances had to be perfect before I could dive in, or I wouldn't be doing the book justice.I waited MONTHS, y'all. But I finally got over myself and devoured this book over the last two days. It was wonderful. The way the romance grew was unique, the setting was divine and richly brought to life, and the banter was top notch (as were the steamy scenes). I fell in love with Lucy and Felix as they fell in love with each other.Carly Fortune proves once again to be a master of romance. I've already preordered her next book, and I won't let nearly as much time go by before I let myself dive into it.

This book is fantastic for escaping reality and sending you to Prince Edward Island. The descriptions and details floored me. I could see the rich red earth, the emerald green of the fields, the salty air drenching your soul. I devoured each detail as quickly as possible. The characters fit in perfectly. Lucy the soul who needs to discover herself and where she belongs. Bridget is the best friend anyone can ask for. Her life may be in Toronto, but her heart is on PEI. Her brother Felix, aka Wolf. The man whose looks can stop any woman in her tracks. The blue of his eyes as enrapturing as the ocean. The perfect setting, phenomenally written characters, and a plot that keeps you reading at high rates of speed.Bridget has three rules for Lucy when she is on PEI. The most important is to never fall in love with her brother. With that rule hanging over her head, she had no idea the type of fire Felix could start within her. She lives for their trips to the island to unwind, and to take in the best view...Felix. They stumbled across one another on Lucy's first trip to PEI, landing them tangled in his sheets. What she didn't know at the time was that he was Bridget's brother. Leaving her to bury her feelings and desires for him. Leaving her to compare every man she dates to him. Having her dream of a life where there are no rules. When Bridget disappears to the island days before her wedding, Lucy follows. Wanting to know what has left her together friend, drifting in the wind. As secrets are withheld and sparks fly, will their friendship hold?This is such a fun read. I wanted to dive into a lobster roll, followed by fried clams, sitting on the dock overlooking the ocean. I loved how the story plays out. Keeping you on edge with the drama going on in Bridget's life, that she is holding onto. Making your mind run wild with possibilities. This is the perfect beach read.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝘽𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙗𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙚𝗠𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ★★★★★I just love Carley Fortune and the beautiful stories that she has written! Carley has a way of writing such captivating summer stories that steal your heart and leave you wanting more.This Summer Will Be Different grabbed my attention from the start and I could not stop thinking about it anytime I put the book down. The dreamy coastal setting of Prince Edward Island where the book took place most of the time had me wanting to pack my bags and head to the island!The journey of the two main characters, Lucy and Felix and the five years that led up to their relationship was such a fun story. The book went back and forth from present time to the past when Lucy and Felix had just met. I was obsessed with the instant spark and fire that shot between Lucy and Felix and loved that it continued on from day one.The story heavily involved Lucy’s friendship with Felix’s sister, Bridget. Their friendship was truly something else and had me in tears many times as their friendship progressed over the years. I enjoyed reading about their support of one another and seeing how it never faded and only strengthened over the years.The connections and the character developments in the book are some of my favorites that I have read and I absolutely loved the strength and depth that was witnessed on each page. The characters journeys and paths through the entire book were written perfectly and I truly enjoyed every second of this story.𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗜𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘Best Friend’s BrotherStrong Female FriendshipFound FamilyPast + Present TimelinesSecret RelationshipDreamy Coastal Setting

It was a little tough to get in to & a bit rough to follow- but towards the middle it was a lot easier & ended up being a really sweet story line.

I adored this book. It was her best yet and I was riding high in how great it was.And then there’s this bizarre record scratch in the last chapter.Out of what feels like nowhere the main character tells “marriage and children are off the table for now.” Like, what is the point of that? There was no reason to bring it up and it gives a weird vibe to the conversation she’s having with her friend. It was just completely odd. I don’t need to know if a couple of going to get married and have babies. Frankly, it was just weird to throw it in the last chapter like that.But before that it was a pretty good book.

I read this book pretty fast because I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed the characters and how they intertwine. I definitely will be reading more from this author.

I loved the story and the characters, it had a bit too much detail and could've been shortened. I got a little bored at times reading the same things over and over. Regardless, I still wanted to dive into it every day.

An easy quick read. Recommend as all of the authors works. A feelGood story in the end.

I thoroughly enjoyed Fortune’s other novels and this one did not disappoint. I love that her stories take place in beautiful Canadian settings and are always sweet stories about women navigating life amid the context of career, family and friends. This novel is relatable and fun. Although some may think it’s a bit heavy on talk of oyster shucking!

What a story; positive, emotional and sexy.could not put it down(one sit reading), pictured every word. Thank you CARLEY FORTUNE for making dull day bright and fun. Still smiling

Once again, a great story by Carley Fortune. The characters were lovable, their background story well written and it made me want to visit Prince Edward Island. I love summer romances and if the country or city where the story takes place is the main character’s happy place, it’s even better.The only thing that bothered me was why they couldn’t be together. The sister forbade it and so what ? They are grown-ups, not teenagers. Just talk like adults and be happy maybe ? But, I’m a sucker for second chance romance so who am I to judge ?I really liked the friendship between Lucy and Bridget even if Bridget not talking was really frustrating. When she finally opened up, my heart broke ! And I must say I wasn’t expecting this ! I was clearly thinking she was pregnant. It’s rare to surprise me in romance !I love when friendship is realistic. People grow up and things change and sometimes it’s hard to adapt. That was really beautiful and well written.I don’t even know what to say about Felix ! He was so thoughtful, nice and gorgeous (yes the cleft chin and the piercing blue eyes did it for me), (I’m weak).The ending was beautiful and so peaceful. A town can be your happy place, your significant other as well and sometimes it’s both.

Ich habe mich wirklich sehr auf Carly Fortune neues Buch gefreut und es hat mich absolut nicht enttäuscht. Es bietet alles, was ich mir von einer Summer Romance erhofft habe, genau wie ihre anderen beiden Romane bereits (auch eine absolute Empfehlung, vor allem Every Summer After).Nach Flügen nach Kanada bzw. Prince-Edward-Island habe ich auch schon gesucht. Ich sehe mich schon, wie ich ihr nächstes Buch lese, dabei Austern schlürfe und Vinho Verde trinke.

Tan bueno como los otros dos. Me ha encantado