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Our Perfect Storm

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The breathtaking new novel from #1 New York Times and international bestseller Carley Fortune.

Two best friends. Seven days in paradise. One last chance to fall in love or fall apart.

Frankie and George have been best friends since they were eight. They’ve always clashed and come back together—it’s what they do. Until now. On the eve of her wedding, Frankie doesn’t know where they stand or even if George will show up as her best man.

As she loses hope, in walks George. For one glorious evening, Frankie’s life is finally perfect. But it all comes crashing down when her fiancé dumps her the next morning, leaving only a note behind.

Crushed and confused, Frankie only wants to wallow. But George has a different idea. 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.

‘Our Perfect Storm is a dream of a love story: breathtakingly romantic, sizzling with chemistry and set in a stunningly beautiful location.’ Rosie Walsh, Sunday Times and international bestselling author of The Man Who Didn't Call

'Charged with chemistry and rippling with atmosphere’ Holly Miller, bestselling author of The Sight of You

'A gorgeous story of childhood friendship shifting into something more - full of laughter and yearning and huge trees and stormy seas, and the feeling of being somewhere magical with a person you love.' Holly Gramazio, New York Times bestselling author of The Husbands

'Beautiful, emotional love stories set in breathtaking places' Paige Toon

'Carley Fortune is the master of the love story' Annabel Monaghan


© Carley Fortune 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

Critics Review

Funny and sexy, this promises to be the escapist novel of the summer
HEAT
With summery weather, stunning sunsets and boat trips, it's impossible not to feel the holiday spirit while reading this book
Mirror
A dreamy read full of romance
VIP Magazine
swoon-worthy, sun-drenched. . . Beautifully described scenery and a heart-fluttering friends-to-lovers story make this one of 2025’s best romances.
Culturefly
A gorgeous story of childhood friendship shifting into something more -- full of laughter and yearning and huge trees and stormy seas, and the feeling of being somewhere magical with a person you love.
Holly Gramazio, author of The Husbands
Charged with chemistry and rippling with atmosphere.
Holly Miller
Our Perfect Storm is a dream of a love story: breathtakingly romantic, sizzling with chemistry and set in a stunningly beautiful location. I was turning the pages of this swoony novel long after I should have been asleep and completely fell for Frankie and George and their epic story
Rosie Walsh, internationally bestselling author of The Man Who Didn't Call

User Reviews

Book 4.0
Narration 5.0
Author Carley Fortune
Narrator A.J. Bridel, Jack Copland
Duration 10 hours and 52 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781405989312
Format Audiobook
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Genre Contemporary romance, Romance: friends to lovers, Romance: unintentional or forced proximity
Availability AU, GB, IE
Rating
4.0 (1 review)
Narration
5.0 (1 review)

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