Canadian author Carley Fortune is seeing her bestselling romance novels adapted into television series and films for Prime Video and Netflix.

The move signals a growing industry appetite for the "romance renaissance," bringing Fortune's stories of love and longing to a global streaming audience.

Several of Fortune's works are slated for the screen, including "Every Summer After," "Meet Me at the Lake," and "This Summer Will Be Different" [1, 2]. The adaptations will bring the fictional settings of Barry’s Bay, Ontario, to life for viewers [3].

Fortune's literary success provides a strong foundation for these projects. She said four of her novels have been smash hits on the New York Times Best Sellers list [4]. This commercial viability has attracted high-profile partners to ensure the quality of the screen versions.

For the adaptation of "Meet Me at the Lake," Fortune partnered with Archewell Productions. "I trusted Prince Harry and Meghan with adapting 'Meet Me at the Lake' for Netflix," Fortune said [1].

The transition from page to screen often involves significant changes to narrative structure. Fortune said there is a lot of respect for the readers of the books [5]. This commitment to the original fanbase comes as the author navigates multiple production timelines, with key announcements occurring as recently as May 5 and June 10, 2026 [6, 7].

By partnering with established streaming giants, Fortune aims to expand the reach of her storytelling while maintaining the emotional core of her novels. The projects represent a broader trend of streaming platforms investing in established book brands to secure built-in audiences.

“"I trusted Prince Harry and Meghan with adapting 'Meet Me at the Lake' for Netflix."”

The simultaneous adaptation of multiple titles by Fortune across two competing platforms—Netflix and Prime Video—highlights the current high value streaming services place on 'proven IP.' By leveraging existing best-seller lists, platforms reduce the financial risk of new content while tapping into the dedicated community of romance readers.