The Destin Diaries – A brand new heartwarming family saga co-written by bestselling women’s fiction authors Hope Holloway and Cecelia Scott.
BOOK ONE — Coming March 28, 2025!
The Summer We Met
Thirty years ago, two families shared seven magical summers together, vacationing in a shared beach house on the white sands of Destin, Florida. For three months every year, they basked in laughter, love, and endless beachside memories...until a mysterious falling out ended those sun-soaked summers, leaving the families estranged for decades.
When that very house—newly renovated and twice the original size—goes up for sale, it sparks an unexpected reunion among the five adults who’d spent their teenage summers there. Now navigating their 40’s and 50’s, this group of sisters and friends decide to share the beach house for one more summer, hoping to recapture the joy of those sunlit years and create new memories.
Returning to Destin rekindles emotional fires and launches personal transformations. Old crushes deepen to love, childhood friendships grow and mature, and the enduring power of sisterhood is tested. But the discovery of long-lost diaries that chronicle those seven summers of decades ago puts everything at risk again. Forced to face the truth of their past, these families must join forces to protect what they’ve created...or let love sail away for good.
Can their lifelong relationships, shared memories, and newfound connections be enough to mend what was shattered...or will old wounds drive these families apart once again?
The Summer We Met captures the spirit of summers gone by and the promise of second chances, set against the backdrop of the beautiful white sands of Destin.
BOOK TWO — Coming May 2, 2025!
The Summer We Danced
A month after their emotional reunion, Vivien, Lacey, and Tessa remain in Destin, their futures as uncertain as the changing tides. Vivien is focused on getting back on her feet, determined to find her own path after years of living for others. Lacey and Tessa face new challenges while starting their own business, making unexpected connections along the way.
Meanwhile, Kate and Eli are thousands of miles apart, their budding romance caught in a delicate balance. Revelations from the past send ripples through the group, bringing old tensions back to the surface and threatening to tear family and friends apart -- this time for good.
As spring bursts into summer, the question remains: can they leave the rhythms of the past behind and learn to dance to a new beat, or will history keep them out of step with the future they really want?
BOOK THREE — Coming June 27, 2025!
The Summer We Made Promises
As the heat of the summer sets in, the Lawsons and Wylies face new obstacles on the white sands of Destin. Vivien, having made bold strides toward independence, is confronted with a decision that could alter the course of her future.
Lacey and Tessa's fledgling business is thriving, but new challenges threaten to test their friendship in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, Kate brings new faces to the beach for an extended stay, forcing Eli to confront the ghosts of his past if he wants their romance to survive.
As they dip their toes into uncharted waters, promises are made -- but will they become the foundation for a brighter tomorrow, or break under the weight of secrets, doubts, and the lingering pull of the past?