Netflix Canada has revealed plans to adapt another one of Carley Fortune’s popular romance novels into a 10-episode series. The upcoming show will be based on Fortune’s third book, “This Summer Will Be Different,” which follows the story of Lucy on a summer vacation in Prince Edward Island where she encounters Felix, sparking a romantic connection despite the complication that he is her best friend Bridget’s younger brother. As the plot unfolds, Lucy finds herself entangled in a love triangle as she navigates her feelings while trying to protect her heart.
The television adaptation of “This Summer Will Be Different” will be shot in Toronto and on Prince Edward Island to stay true to the novel’s settings. Carley Fortune, a Toronto-based writer and journalist, expressed her excitement about bringing the enchanting love story to life on screen, capturing the essence of the picturesque island and the bonds of friendship that inspired her book. Fortune’s previous novels include “One Golden Summer,” “Every Summer After,” and “Meet Me at the Lake,” with her latest work, “Our Perfect Storm,” set to be released on May 5.
In addition to the upcoming adaptation of “This Summer Will Be Different,” Fortune’s “Every Summer After” is currently being developed into a television series titled “Every Year After” on Amazon Prime Video, while “Meet Me At the Lake” has been optioned for a film by Netflix and Archewell Productions, owned by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Notably, “Meet Me At the Lake” made history as the first romance title to be considered for the prestigious Canada Reads competition, championed in 2024 by Mirian Njoh.