One Golden Summer
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A warm, sun-soaked love story about second chances, summer at the lake, and finding the courage to let yourself be seen.
Alice has spent years behind the camera, happiest capturing other people's lives instead of fully living her own. When her beloved grandmother needs help, they return to Barry's Bay for one more summer at the lake—a place filled with memories, long evenings, and the photograph that quietly changed Alice's life forever.
There she reunites with Charlie Florek, the carefree boy she photographed years ago, now grown into a charming man with an easy smile and a way of making Alice wonder if she's been holding herself back for far too long. As warm days stretch into golden evenings, what begins as a nostalgic summer slowly becomes a story about healing, taking chances, and discovering that sometimes the best chapters begin when you least expect them.
Filled with sparkling chemistry, lakeside nostalgia, and the unmistakable feeling of a Canadian summer, One Golden Summer is the perfect escape for the beach, the dock, or a quiet afternoon on the porch.
Perfect for readers who love Emily Henry, Annabel Monaghan, and stories where romance, family, and beautiful summer settings come together with equal parts heart and humour.
About the Author
Carley Fortune is the #1 New York Times bestselling Canadian author of Every Summer After, Meet Me at the Lake, This Summer Will Be Different, and One Golden Summer. Before becoming a novelist, she was an award-winning journalist and editor for publications including The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Toronto Life. Her novels have become beloved for their nostalgic settings, memorable romances, and the way they capture the magic of Canadian summers by the water.
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A Note about Shipping
Willow Creek has always been rooted in an in-store experience, and our online shop has grown as an extension of that atmosphere. Many of our pieces are delicate, oversized, or uniquely shaped, so shipping can look a little different from item to item.
Some pieces may show as pickup-only at checkout due to size or fragility. If you have a question about a specific item, you’re welcome to reach out, and we’ll let you know what’s possible.
Thank you for giving us the room to continue shaping what online shopping looks like for our small shop.
Seasonal Shipping Update
With Canada Post experiencing rotating strikes and unpredictable delays, we’ve begun sending online orders through more reliable courier services when needed.
Courier pricing is noticeably higher, so we’ve updated our flat-rate shipping to reflect the current landscape while still absorbing part of the cost on our end.
We’ve also paused free shipping for now. This helps keep things sustainable for our small shop during a season when delivery across Canada is more unpredictable than usual.
Thank you, as always, for your support.
Flat Rate Shipping
We ship within Canada only at this time using trusted courier services.
Manitoba (MB): $28 flat rate
Western Canada (AB, SK, BC): $35 flat rate
Central Canada (ON, QC): $35 flat rate
Eastern Canada (NB, NS, PEI, NL): $45 flat rate
Northern Territories (YT, NT, NU): $55 flat rate
Curbside Collect
You’ll receive an email as soon as your order is ready. When you arrive, give us a call at 204-362-3346 for curbside delivery, or come inside to pick it up.
Please note: Our pickup option doesn’t currently work with accelerated checkout methods (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, PayPal). If you’re using Shop Pay, please select the Delivery Dropdown for more options.
