
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 Meet Me at the Lake fans.
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Fern and Will had one perfect night together a decade ago, but when they reconnect at the same lake resort, old chemistry reignites despite the secrets and trauma that drove them apart
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| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Things We Never Got Over | Lucy Score | 0 | 2022 | — | Closest match |
| Heart Bones | Colleen Hoover | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Reminders of Him | Colleen Hoover | 0 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Kiss Quotient | Helen Hoang | 0 | 2018 | — | Similar vibes |
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| The Bromance Book Club | Lyssa Kay Adams | 0 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
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The most similar books to Meet Me at the Lake are Things We Never Got Over, Heart Bones, Reminders of Him.
After finishing Meet Me at the Lake, readers most commonly pick up Things We Never Got Over next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Carley Fortune, such as Every Summer After.
Authors similar to Carley Fortune include Christina Lauren, Emily Henry, Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Meet Me at the Lake is a Romance novel by Carley Fortune. It features elements of Second Chance Romance, Lake Setting, Summer Romance.
Meet Me at the Lake varies in length depending on edition.
Meet Me at the Lake has a spice level of 4/5. This book contains explicit romantic content.
Fern and Will had one perfect night together a decade ago, but when they reconnect at the same lake resort, old chemistry reignites despite the secrets and trauma that drove them apart. As they spend a transformative summer together, they must confront their past mistakes and decide whether their love is strong enough to overcome the forces that separated them. Fortune crafts an emotionally resonant second chance romance that explores themes of healing from trauma, family dysfunction, and the courage required to trust in love again after devastating loss. Perfect for contemporary romance readers who enjoy lake settings, second chance love stories, emotional depth, and couples who must overcome significant personal challenges to build a healthy relationship together.