One Golden Summer

De: Carley Fortune

Narrado por: AJ Bridel, Carley Fortune

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! ∙ A radiant escape to the lake from #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After and This Summer Will Be Different

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I never anticipated Charlie Florek.

Good things happen at the lake. That’s what Alice’s grandmother says, and it’s true. Alice spent just one summer there at a cottage with Nan when she was seventeen—it’s where she took that photo, the one of three grinning teenagers in a yellow speedboat, the image that changed her life.

Now Alice lives behind a lens. As a photographer, she’s most comfortable on the sidelines, letting other people shine. Lately though, she’s been itching for something more, and when Nan falls and breaks her hip, Alice comes up with a plan for them both: another summer in that magical place, Barry’s Bay. But as soon as they settle in, their peace is disrupted by the roar of a familiar yellow boat, and the man driving it.

Charlie Florek was nineteen when Alice took his photo from afar. Now he’s all grown up—a shameless flirt, who manages to make Nan laugh and Alice long to be seventeen again, when life was simpler, when taking pictures was just for fun. Sun-slanted days and warm nights out on the lake with Charlie are a balm for Alice’s soul, but when she looks up and sees his piercing green gaze directly on her, she begins to worry for her heart.

Because Alice sees people—that’s why she is so good at what she does—but she’s never met someone who looks and sees her right back.©2025 Carley Fortune (P)2025 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"One Golden Summer was everything I wanted for Charlie and more! Alice and Charlie's chemistry is an absolute bonfire, the banter is perfection, and Nan is a treasure. Fortune's stories are rich and sparkling. She makes me believe that a summer at the lake is a necessary and formative experience in life."—Abby Jimenez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Say You'll Remember Me

"[Fans] have been begging her to give Charlie his happily ever after for years—and she’s fully delivered with a sweet, summer love story."—E! News

"Carley Fortune has a knack for making the lake the most romantic place on earth, and, as such, One Golden Summer is a delight.”—ELLE

Binge-worthy

Couldn't put it down! Great story with great characters. I couldn't get enough of the protagonists - fell in love with both Charlie and Alice and their dynamic.

Love this to my core

I’m devastated that I’ve finished this book. I love it so much and didn’t want it to end. This is probably my favorite Carley Fortune yet!

Five stars

One Golden Summer : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Recommended as “The summer book of 2025”….. I agree that this would be a great summer read. The story takes place in a summer lake area in Canada 🇨🇦 What was on your teenage bucket list that was never completed 💗 wow 🤯 five star read

A new favorite

I have been in a book rut as of late, but I am so glad I added this to my library. Charlie is one of my favorite MMCs in a very long time. I have enjoyed all Carley’s books, but this may be my favorite yet.

Memorable characters

This is a story I won’t forget. Each of the characters are so rich in details and relatable. I loved every moment.

Beautiful Summer Story

A story filled with emotions that paint a beautiful summer story about love, caring and fun times at Barry’s Bay lake.

I preferred the previous story

This is a good book but I I wouldn't tout it as highly as the previous book.

Charlie <3

Cute summer read! ☀️ I really enjoyed Alice and Charlie’s story line they were so cute together and he was just so sweet with her and her grandmother.

Fast summer read

Really loved this book. The narration was great for all the different characters. Fell in love with Alice, Charlie and Nan. Ran through it in a week, and downloaded a couple more of the authors books after.

Love love love

This book was amazing!! I loved everything about it!!! It was such a sweet story!