Every Summer After by Carley Fortune

Some loves never really fade—they wait.

Every Summer After is a deeply nostalgic, emotionally charged romance about first love, heartbreak, and the pull of unfinished stories. Set against the backdrop of a quiet lakeside town, this novel moves between past and present, capturing the intensity of young love and the ache of returning to what once felt like home.

Carley Fortune writes with tenderness and restraint, letting longing and regret simmer beneath the surface. This is a romance that leans into memory and emotion, perfect for readers who love second chances, slow realizations, and love stories shaped by time.

Perfect for readers who love:
• second-chance romance
• summer nostalgia
• friends-to-lovers
• emotional, reflective storytelling
• small-town / lakeside settings

Format: Paperback