10 Best Books Like Every Summer After
If you loved Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Every Summer After are:
- 1The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score4.3
- 2It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey4.3
- 3Whispers and Wildfire by Claire Kingsley4.6
- 4Finally Mine by Lucy Score4.4
- 5Virgin River by Robyn Carr0
- 6Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune0
- 7Wildfire by Hannah Grace3.8
- 8Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score0#1
- 9Temptation Trails by Claire Kingsley4.4
- 10The Wish by Nicholas Sparks0

Persephone and Sam grew up spending every summer together at his family's lake house, but a devastating tragedy in their teens drove them apart until circumstances force them back together as adults
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Detailed Recommendations

Things We Never Got Over
Knockemout #1 (works standalone)by Lucy Score
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a angsty but healing tone that will resonate with Every Summer After fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Every Summer After
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Christmas Fix | Lucy Score | 4.3 | 2022 | 388 | Closest match |
| It Happened One Summer | Tessa Bailey | 4.3 | 2021 | — | Similar vibes |
| Whispers and Wildfire | Claire Kingsley | 4.6 | 2025 | 438 | Similar vibes |
| Finally Mine | Lucy Score | 4.4 | 2023 | 480 | Similar vibes |
| Virgin River | Robyn Carr | 0 | 2007 | — | Similar vibes |
| Meet Me at the Lake | Carley Fortune | 0 | — | — | Same author |
| Wildfire | Hannah Grace | 3.8 | 2023 | 387 | Similar vibes |
| Things We Never Got Over | Lucy Score | 0 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| Temptation Trails | Claire Kingsley | 4.4 | 2024 | 432 | Similar vibes |
| The Wish | Nicholas Sparks | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
Authors Who Write Like Carley Fortune
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Every Summer After?
The most similar books to Every Summer After are The Christmas Fix, It Happened One Summer, Whispers and Wildfire.
What should I read after Every Summer After?
After finishing Every Summer After, readers most commonly pick up The Christmas Fix next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Carley Fortune, such as Meet Me at the Lake.
Who writes books like Carley Fortune?
Authors similar to Carley Fortune include Christina Lauren, Emily Henry, Taylor Jenkins Reid.
What genre is Every Summer After?
Every Summer After is a Romance novel by Carley Fortune. It features elements of Childhood Friends to Lovers, Summer Setting, Coming of Age.
How long is Every Summer After?
Every Summer After varies in length depending on edition.
Does Every Summer After have romance/spice?
Every Summer After has a spice level of 4/5. This book contains explicit romantic content.
About Every Summer After
Persephone and Sam grew up spending every summer together at his family's lake house, but a devastating tragedy in their teens drove them apart until circumstances force them back together as adults. Over the course of one emotionally charged summer, they must confront their shared past and decide whether their childhood love can survive the weight of grief and missed opportunities. Fortune delivers a poignant exploration of first love and second chances that captures the intensity of teenage romance while examining how grief and family expectations can shape our choices. Ideal for contemporary romance fans who appreciate childhood friends-to-lovers, summer settings, small-town atmosphere, and stories that explore how young love evolves when tested by tragedy and time.









