Every Summer After

A New York Times Bestseller that captures the ache and beauty of first love—and the courage it takes to find your way back.

Some summers change everything. For Persephone Fraser, six glittering summers at Barry’s Bay were filled with hazy afternoons on the water, warm nights at the Florek family restaurant, and Sam—her best friend, her confidant, her everything. What began as childhood friendship deepened into something breathtaking, until one devastating mistake tore them apart.

Now, a decade later, Percy has built a careful life in the city, keeping everyone at arm’s length and those lake memories locked away. But when Sam’s mother passes away, Percy returns to the place where it all began. The connection between them remains as undeniable as ever, yet the weight of unspoken truths and years of self-punishment stand between them.

Carley Fortune’s radiant debut weaves together six summers and one pivotal weekend into a sweeping story about the people and choices that mark us forever. This is a novel about:

• The electric pull of first love and the possibility of second chances
• Coming of age and learning to forgive yourself
• The places that shape us and call us home

Perfect for readers who loved People We Meet on Vacation and The Summer I Turned Pretty, Every Summer After is a nostalgic, achingly romantic tale that will stay with you long after the last page.

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