BOOK REVIEW: Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune

Ever wondered or maybe even wished that Jo and Laurie from Little Women ended up together? That's how I imagine Frankie and George in Our Perfect Storm.

Probably my favorite Carley Fortune book to date, the novel contains several of my top slow-burn romance tropes: friends to lovers, jilted bride, road trip, and forced proximity.

The pair meet as children and their heartwarming and angsty relationship unfolds in a dual timeline that adds to the tension within the story. One of my favorite parts of this book are their handwritten letters and emails. I also enjoyed the exploration of storytelling through both traditional journalism and the culinary arts.

If you enjoy immersive coastal settings and character-driven stories, I think this might be a perfect summer read.

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Our Perfect Storm

Carley Fortune

ISBN: 9780593953242

About the Book

Frankie and George have been best friends since they were eight years old. Both passionate, impulsive, and headstrong—they’ve always clashed . . . and come back together. Until now. It’s the eve of Frankie’s wedding weekend, and she doesn’t know where they stand or even if George will show up as her best man.

Then, at the start of the festivities, in walks George. For one glorious evening, surrounded by her loved ones, Frankie’s life is finally perfect. But it all comes crashing down when her fiancé dumps her the next morning, leaving only a note as an explanation.

Crushed and confused, Frankie returns to her family’s home to wallow. But George has a different idea and a plan for healing Frankie’s broken heart. He wants her to go on her honeymoon. With him. For one week, to the lush rainforests and misty beaches of Tofino.

Frankie agrees, seeing the trip for what it really is: one last chance to repair their friendship. Even if it means unearthing secrets and long buried feelings neither knows how to handle. Even if it means falling apart for good.