One Golden Summer

In Carley Fortune’s One Golden Summer, photographer Alice returns to Barry’s Bay with her grandmother, Nan, seeking a peaceful summer after a breakup and career burnout. This return to the lake, where Alice spent one transformative summer at seventeen, unexpectedly brings her back into the orbit of Charlie Florek, the charming man from a famous photo she took years ago. As Charlie helps Alice recreate the carefree spirit of her youth, a powerful connection develops, challenging her carefully constructed life behind the lens. The novel explores themes of self-discovery, healing, and the unexpected joy of finding love when you least expect it, set against the nostalgic backdrop of an Ontario summer.