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.

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

"[The] reigning queen of sun-soaked romance novels."—Bustle

"The way that Carley Fortune can bottle up the feeling of summer and put it into a book needs to be studied. Her books are so transportive!"—Glamour

"[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

“The sparks between Alice and Charlie fly off the page and endearing Nan adds heart. This is a treat.”—Publishers Weekly

"Readers will enjoy the steamy love story that develops but will also appreciate Alice's personal growth. Not only does she find love, she finds her purpose in her career. Fans of Annabel Monaghan will agree with Nan that 'good things happen at the lake.'"—Booklist (starred review)

"Carley Fortune is an expert at capturing the essence of a sparkling summer romance at the lake."—Shelf Awareness

Difficult to sit through

I’m a big fan of Carley Fortune and have thoroughly enjoyed her previous three books. I was genuinely excited to pre-order this new audiobook back in November 2024.

I've been trying to get through this book but its been challenging. I've given it multiple chances, restarting at least five times. I even listened to another book in between, hoping to return with a fresh perspective, but I'm still struggling.

The narration has been a significant hurdle. I find that the portrayal of the characters, especially Charlie, feels overly exaggerated and obnoxious. It makes it difficult to connect with the characters and distracts me from fully engaging with the storyline. I’m still trying to adjust to the narrator’s style.

I’m contemplating purchasing a paper copy as a final attempt. I genuinely want to love this book, maybe a different format might help.

I didn’t like the narrators voice when she was Charlie

Not my fav, just ok storyline. I didn’t like the main characters very much, but grew to like them as it went on that’s all I have to say

Another great book

Love the story! This author is a must listen. Well developed characters and the setting is terrific. Totally recommend

I loved this book.

I loved Every Summer After, but I think I liked this one better. Carley Fortune never disappoints me.

Worth the wait

Carly truly builds stories that I find my self smirking or responding to the characters.