Carley Fortune has officially cemented her status as the queen of summertime heartbreak and healing. One Golden Summer is the emotional rollercoaster I didn’t know I needed—and yes, I cried. A lot.
This book is a perfect wrap-up to a series that has completely owned my summers (and my tear ducts). If you haven’t read the full lineup yet, run—don’t walk—to grab:
- Every Summer After (soon to be a Prime Video adaptation!)
- Meet Me at the Lake
- This Summer Will Be Different
- One Golden Summer (releasing May 28, 2025)
Each book is a masterclass in longing, heartbreak, healing, and love—the kind of stories that stick with you long after the final page.
Read if you like:
▪️ summer nostalgia that makes your heart ache
▪️ friends to lovers (slow burn perfection)
▪️ bucket lists, what-ifs, and second chances
▪️ witty banter that makes you laugh, then cry
One Golden Summer is everything wonderful and painful about falling in love during the brightest days of the year. 5/5 heartbreakingly beautiful stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC!
