Front cover of One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune, paperback

One Golden Summer - Carley Fortune

Carley Fortune

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  • Pages · 416 pages
  • Publication Date · 08/05/2025
  • Genre · Adult & contemporary romance
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READ IT BEFORE YOU WATCH SEASON 2: THE UNFORGETTABLE SEQUEL TO THE SMASH HIT TV SHOW EVERY YEAR AFTERThis time its Charlie's turn to fall in love.I never anticipated Charlie Florek. But Charlie Florek changed my life. Good things happen at the lake. That's what Alice's Nan always says. And it's true. It's where Alice took that photo, the one that catapulted her career. But when Nan falls, Alice puts down her camera and heads back to Barry's Bay. No camera. No deadlines. Quiet. until he shows up. Charlie Florek. He was nineteen when she accidentally photographed him. Now he's back - taller, hotter, and somehow even more unforgettable. Sun-soaked days, slow-burning nights - and when Charlie looks at her like that, Alice starts to wonder if her heart's in danger. She's spent her life seeing others. But no one's ever truly seen her...until now. `Crackling sexual tension' THE TIMES`This swoon-worthy romance is one for the beach bag' WOMAN & HOME`Radiant' Emily Henry
'Funny and sexy, this promises to be the escapist novel of the summer' HEAT
'Beautiful, emotional love stories set in breathtaking places' Paige Toon 'A dreamy read full of romance ' VIP Magazine
'With summery weather, stunning sunsets and boat trips, it's impossible not to feel the holiday spirit while reading this book' Mirror
'Swoon-worthy, sun-drenched. . . Beautifully described scenery and a heart-fluttering friends-to-lovers story make this one of 2025's best romances.' CultureflyReaders LOVE One Golden Summer:'This book was everything I wanted it to be and more! I'm calling it now. This is going to be the Summer romance read of 2025!' ***** Reader Review 'One Golden Summer is my favourite read this year. Hands down, the easiest 5 stars' ***** Reader Review'This book is my absolute fav' ***** Reader Review'I'm so grateful I got to read this beautiful story, it was just what I needed for a bit of escapism! Good things happen at the lake' ***** Reader Review'This was stunning. I loved the whole thing. The characters are incredible' ***** Reader Review 'The must pick up Romance of 2025... I absolutely fell in love and cannot recommend it enough' ***** Reader Review

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