Carley Fortune

Carley Fortune is a Canadian author and journalist best known for her heartfelt contemporary romance novels that blend emotional depth with the beauty of Canadian landscapes. Born and raised in Toronto, Fortune has built a reputation for writing stories that capture the complexities of love, loss, friendship, and second chances, often set against the backdrop of small towns, lakes, and cottages that reflect her deep connection to Ontario’s natural beauty. Before pursuing fiction, she had a successful career in journalism and publishing, serving as an editor at several notable Canadian media outlets, where she honed her storytelling skills and developed an eye for detail that carries through to her novels.

Her debut novel, Every Summer After, quickly became a bestseller and earned praise for its nostalgic, coming-of-age quality that resonated with readers who longed for both the sweetness of first love and the intensity of rediscovering it years later. She followed with Meet Me at the Lake, another moving romance that further established her as a rising voice in contemporary fiction. Known for weaving together themes of timing, forgiveness, and emotional growth, her books appeal to fans of authors like Emily Henry and Colleen Hoover, while maintaining a distinctive voice rooted in Canadian culture and settings.

Fortune’s writing is celebrated for its lyrical yet approachable style, her ability to create characters who feel real and flawed, and her talent for evoking a strong sense of place. She often draws inspiration from the summers she spent in Ontario’s cottage country, which feature prominently in her work and lend her stories an atmosphere of both nostalgia and intimacy. Beyond her novels, Carley Fortune continues to contribute to Canada’s literary and cultural landscape, balancing her background in media with her passion for crafting moving, romantic stories that remind readers of the power of love and memory.