Every Summer After by Carley Fortune: Spicy Chapters, Reviews & Free Download
Story Summary
Every Summer After follows Persephone “Percy” Fraser, who spent six unforgettable summers at Barry’s Bay building a deep connection with her neighbors, brothers Sam and Charlie Florek. Percy and Sam’s friendship grew into first love, first heartbreak, and a painful falling-out that kept them apart for twelve years.
When she returns to Barry’s Bay after a family tragedy, Percy and Sam are forced to confront what went wrong — and whether their bond can survive the mistakes of their past. Told through alternating past-and-present chapters, the novel traces first crushes, first kisses, and the weight of regret as the two try to rebuild what they lost.
A summer-soaked love story about nostalgia, forgiveness, and the people you never stop loving.
Main Characters
Persephone “Percy” Fraser
Age: Teens in flashbacks; 30 in present timeline
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Identity: Editor, book lover
A woman haunted by a mistake she can’t take back, returning home to face the love she left behind.
Sam Florek
Age: Teens in flashbacks; 30s in present
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Identity: Chef, grieving son
A quiet, thoughtful boy who grows into a man defined by loyalty, love, and heartbreak.
Every Spicy Chapter — Detailed Breakdown
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Spice Summary
Every Summer After is a low- to moderate-spice contemporary romance. The scenes are intimate but not graphic, focusing on emotion, nostalgia, and connection. The major intimate moments occur during their teenage summers and then again in adulthood when they finally reconcile.
Spicy moments appear in three key chapters: 19, 22, and 29.
Chapter 19 – First Time Together
As teenagers, Percy and Sam finally cross the line from friendship to something more. After months of tension, Sam kisses her in his bedroom. They move slowly, touching and undressing with uncertainty and care. The scene focuses on closeness and nervous excitement, fading as they lie together afterward.
“He kissed me like he had been holding his breath all summer.”
Chapter 22 – The Lake House Heat
Years later, during a reunion weekend, Percy and Sam argue, cry, and then crash into each other in a moment of pent-up longing. Sam pulls her in, kisses her hard, and lifts her onto the counter of the lake house kitchen. They move to his room, where the scene becomes a soft fade-to-black.
“When he touched me, it felt like every summer had come rushing back.”
Chapter 29 – The Reconciliation Night
After Percy confesses the truth and the emotional walls finally fall, she and Sam find each other again. He cups her face gently, kissing her like something fragile. They undress slowly, taking their time, rediscovering each other with tenderness rather than heat. The scene stays emotional and implied.
“He held me like he wasn’t going to lose me again.”
Goodreads Reader Reactions
Average Rating: ~4.1 stars
Positive Reactions:
“A perfect blend of nostalgia and heartbreak.”
“The writing felt like summer air.”
“Sam and Percy’s chemistry felt so real.”
“I cried three times — no regrets.”
Critical Reactions:
“Percy’s mistake upset me more than I expected.”
“Wanted more time in the present timeline.”
Overall:
A beloved second-chance romance with huge emotional payoff for fans of summer nostalgia and lifelong love stories.
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Every Summer After is a standalone, but readers usually pair it with:
1️⃣ Meet Me at the Lake — Carley Fortune’s next novel, also featuring past/present romance.
2️⃣ Love and Other Words — For the childhood-friends-to-lovers emotional journey.
3️⃣ One True Loves — Another powerful second-chance narrative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Every Summer After a series?
No, it’s a standalone.
Q: What is Every Summer After about?
A second-chance romance spanning six summers and one weekend, following Percy and Sam as they fall in love, fall apart, and try to rebuild.
Q: Who is Charlie in Every Summer After?
Sam’s older brother — charming, funny, and a major part of Percy’s summers.
Q: What book comes after Every Summer After?
There is no sequel; however, Meet Me at the Lake is the author’s next novel.
Q: What order to read Every Summer After?
No order — it’s a standalone.
Q: Who is Delilah in Every Summer After?
Charlie’s girlfriend in the present timeline.
Q: Who does Percy end up with in Every Summer After?
Sam Florek.
Q: What did Percy do in Every Summer After?
She slept with Charlie during a breakup with Sam, causing their twelve-year estrangement.
Q: Who is Jordie in Every Summer After?
Percy’s best friend in the present day.
Q: How does Every Summer After ending?
Percy and Sam reunite, forgive each other, and start a real future together.
Q: Where does Every Summer After take place?
Mainly in Barry’s Bay, a lakeside town in Ontario.