Meet Me at the Lake
Author: Carley Fortune
Published: 2023
Pages: 336
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Contemporary
My Rating: 4/5
Summary
Meet Me at the Lake follows the love story of Fern Brookbanks, a 32-year-old woman, and Will Baxter, her past fling who she can’t get off her mind. Fern and Will met by chance when they were both 22-years-old. After spending a glorious day together in Toronto exploring the city, they built a connection with one another but it wasn’t the right timing. So they made a pact to meet up again one year later. Fern showed up, but Will did not. Now, Fern is back home running her mother’s lakeside resort in Muskoka even though she promised herself that she never would, especially because her ex-boyfriend is the manager. The resort is in disarray and Fern is in desperate need of a plan. To her surprise, Will Baxter shows up, nine years too late. But Will may be the only person who can help save the resort. Will is also hiding something and Fern does not know if she can trust him. What will happen when Will reveals his big secret to Fern? And can Will help Fern save her mother’s lake resort?
My Review
First off, I loved the cover of this book which is part of the reason why I decided to give it a read. I really enjoyed this book, especially because it felt like a more realistic romance compared to some other books I’ve read. The summer vibes that this book gives off is also immaculate. The beginning was a little slow, but it picks up pace the more you read it. I loved the first encounter between Fern and Will, and I think Fortune did a great job at bringing the reader along on the adventurous day with them. Over the course of the book, I grew to admire both characters and was rooting for them as they confronted their feelings and rekindled their bond.
Conclusion
This is the perfect summer read for when you’re at the lake or the beach. It’s cute, fun, entertaining, but also heart-wrenching at the same time. This book didn’t blow me out of the water, which is why I gave it a 4/5, but nonetheless it was still a very good book. If you’re a fan of second-chance romances, I highly recommend this book!
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I've been so hesitant to read this book because I've heard so many mixed reviews about it. I've had it on my book list for a long time but always just chose a different book to read. I may just have to give it a chance over the summer though!
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