The Summer We Kept Secrets

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Seven summers. Two families. One beach house. And a diary that holds all the secrets. As the sun beats down on Destin, life at the Summer House takes a dramatic turn—starting with its tiniest new arrival. As Jonah settles into life as a single father of a newborn, he has to imagine a future he never dared to dream. When his seemingly perfect sister shows up with a few secrets of her own, the entire family dynamic is forced to shift. Tessa is stepping into a new chapter—one that asks her to choose between playing it safe or taking the kind of risk that changes everything. And when Kate returns to Destin to see if her spark with Eli still burns, they face a test that could easily mean the end of this budding romance. Meanwhile, Maggie must confront her deepest fears as she and Jo Ellen set off on a secret adventure that is equal parts heartstopping and hilarious. In a season of sunshine and second chances, some secrets are meant to stay buried. But others will come to light and bring these two intertwined families ever closer...and forever changed. The Destin Diaries -- A brand new heartwarming family saga co-written by bestselling women's fiction authors Hope Holloway and Cecelia Scott. The Summer We Met (Book 1) The Summer We Danced (Book 2) The Summer We Made Promises (Book 3) The Summer We Kept Secrets (Book 4) The Summer We Let Go (Book 5) The Summer We Celebrated (Book 6) The Summer We Sailed Away (Book 7)

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Is The Summer We Kept Secrets appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This is a clean, heartwarming family saga with multiple storylines about second chances, new beginnings, and family secrets. No violence, explicit content, or strong language—perfect for readers seeking emotionally rich but gentle stories.