One Golden Summer: Your Next Perfect Beach Read

If you're looking for a book that feels like sunshine on the page, Carley Fortune's One Golden Summer delivers. It's warm, nostalgic, and exactly the kind of story you want to fall into on a long afternoon.

What the book is about

Fortune has built a devoted following writing summery, emotionally rich romance set against lakeside backdrops. One Golden Summer continues that tradition — a story about memory, second chances, and the places that shape who we become. It's the kind of novel that's easy to start and hard to put down.

Who it's for

• Readers who love contemporary romance with real emotional depth
• Fans of summer settings, slow-burn connection, and nostalgia
• Anyone building a beach-read or book-club stack for the season

Why readers love it

Fortune's writing balances lightness with genuine feeling — these aren't throwaway romances. Her characters are flawed and real, and her settings are so vivid you can almost feel the warm air. It's comfort reading that still leaves a mark.

The details

• Author: Carley Fortune
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Berkley
• Condition: New
• ISBN-13: 9780593638910
• Price: $17.99

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