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Loving Summer #4
Secrets of the Fall
The Donovan Brothers… two gorgeous brothers in love with the same girl. How far would they fall to have her? One of them will claim her, but the other will find her. Only one can win her forever, unless their family secrets destroy everything.
After finding out who she should be with and who she wants to be with, Summer is devastated by the tragic news of one of the Donovan Brothers.
In this fourth book in the Loving Summer Series and the second book in the Donovan Brothers Trilogy; go into the minds of the Donovan Brothers and find out the shocking secret that could destroy everything they have with Summer.
After finding out who she should be with and who she wants to be with, Summer is devastated by the tragic news of one of the Donovan Brothers.
In this fourth book in the Loving Summer Series and the second book in the Donovan Brothers Trilogy; go into the minds of the Donovan Brothers and find out the shocking secret that could destroy everything they have with Summer.
250 pages, Unknown Binding
First published September 3, 2013
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Kailin Gow
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Kailin Gow is an USA Today Bestselling author, publisher, screenwriter, director, producer, and speaker with hundreds of books published. She is also the owner/founder and organizer of mega-book signing events like Rockin' Hollywood, Naughty Mafia in Las Vegas, which has featured the very top authors of Romance and drawn thousands of readers, including being in a documentary film now out on Amazon Prime.
Over 14 Million copies of her books have been downloaded around the world and translated into 25 languages. 2 of her book series, FADE Series and Red Genesis Series, has been optioned by the Academy Award-winning team behind Netflix #1 most Liked and Top 10 Netflix Original Film, Wish Dragon, also the team behind the special effects magic of Star Wars and Marvel films.
She owns a traditional publishing company with an API (Asian Pacific Islander) Diversity initiative that has partnerships with production companies across the globe with distribution through Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney and more! Kailin Gow is a go to media guest on Women in Film and Television and is a voting member of the Academy Awards.
Her Worldwide Brand, Kailin Gow's Go Girl has won awards for its tv series, books, cosmetics, fashions, beauty and health products, and soon-to-be home and travel products. As of 2021, Kailin Gow's Go Girl is excited to expand into its own line of hotels, starting with a 70+ room hotel in Texas. In 2022, her books will be adapted into entertainment venues called Sparklesoup World, offered in various locations throughout the U.S. and internationally.
She has been a host on world-class stages, an invited speaker for BEA and a regular radio/TV guest for major stations. She is an official voice of AAPI, She has a TV Reality show on her as an author and personality. She is also the host and publisher of a leading author industry guide, subscription newsletter, and podcast called Authors Voices. Five of her pen names are USA Today Bestselling authors and will be traditionally published in 2022. She is also a recurring speaker/instructor of writing series and serials for professional screenwriters and producers as of 2021.
She was called an "innovating author" and an "Author as Influencer" by Goodreads executives at Book Expo America 2014 in their speech.
Kailin Gow is one of Cindy Crawford's Beauties, who is beautiful on the inside as well as the outside, along with Gabrielle Union.
She was called "a successful author who knows how to balance being an author and life" by Huffington Post. USA Today recommends her steamy romances while PBS Kids have recommended her Teen Fantasy Series.
Amazon highlighted her author success story on the homepage of Amazon.com and in their book, Transformations and was invited by Amazon to be an author spokesperson for Amazon's launch of the Kindle fire in Santa Monica.
In the publishing industry, she has written and presented many articles and workshops for major publications as well as conventions. https://www.fastcompany.com/user/kail...
and is the host/founder of the podcast and newsletter Author Voices. Additionally, she owns a law firm specializing in consumer advocacy.
Kailin Gow holds a Masters degree in Management from USC and degrees in Social Ecology (Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, and Ecology/Climate), Drama, and Film making from UC Irvine where she once ran and DJ for a radio station that helped discovered OC bands like Sugar Ray and Gwen Stefani.
https://ventsmagazine.com/2025/04/10/...
Kailin Gow is an USA Today Bestselling author, publisher, screenwriter, director, producer, and speaker with hundreds of books published. She is also the owner/founder and organizer of mega-book signing events like Rockin' Hollywood, Naughty Mafia in Las Vegas, which has featured the very top authors of Romance and drawn thousands of readers, including being in a documentary film now out on Amazon Prime.
Over 14 Million copies of her books have been downloaded around the world and translated into 25 languages. 2 of her book series, FADE Series and Red Genesis Series, has been optioned by the Academy Award-winning team behind Netflix #1 most Liked and Top 10 Netflix Original Film, Wish Dragon, also the team behind the special effects magic of Star Wars and Marvel films.
She owns a traditional publishing company with an API (Asian Pacific Islander) Diversity initiative that has partnerships with production companies across the globe with distribution through Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney and more! Kailin Gow is a go to media guest on Women in Film and Television and is a voting member of the Academy Awards.
Her Worldwide Brand, Kailin Gow's Go Girl has won awards for its tv series, books, cosmetics, fashions, beauty and health products, and soon-to-be home and travel products. As of 2021, Kailin Gow's Go Girl is excited to expand into its own line of hotels, starting with a 70+ room hotel in Texas. In 2022, her books will be adapted into entertainment venues called Sparklesoup World, offered in various locations throughout the U.S. and internationally.
She has been a host on world-class stages, an invited speaker for BEA and a regular radio/TV guest for major stations. She is an official voice of AAPI, She has a TV Reality show on her as an author and personality. She is also the host and publisher of a leading author industry guide, subscription newsletter, and podcast called Authors Voices. Five of her pen names are USA Today Bestselling authors and will be traditionally published in 2022. She is also a recurring speaker/instructor of writing series and serials for professional screenwriters and producers as of 2021.
She was called an "innovating author" and an "Author as Influencer" by Goodreads executives at Book Expo America 2014 in their speech.
Kailin Gow is one of Cindy Crawford's Beauties, who is beautiful on the inside as well as the outside, along with Gabrielle Union.
She was called "a successful author who knows how to balance being an author and life" by Huffington Post. USA Today recommends her steamy romances while PBS Kids have recommended her Teen Fantasy Series.
Amazon highlighted her author success story on the homepage of Amazon.com and in their book, Transformations and was invited by Amazon to be an author spokesperson for Amazon's launch of the Kindle fire in Santa Monica.
In the publishing industry, she has written and presented many articles and workshops for major publications as well as conventions. https://www.fastcompany.com/user/kail...
and is the host/founder of the podcast and newsletter Author Voices. Additionally, she owns a law firm specializing in consumer advocacy.
Kailin Gow holds a Masters degree in Management from USC and degrees in Social Ecology (Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, and Ecology/Climate), Drama, and Film making from UC Irvine where she once ran and DJ for a radio station that helped discovered OC bands like Sugar Ray and Gwen Stefani.
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October 22, 2013
First thing...Summer pick a guy! LOL. I love this series so much. Still on book 4 I am a Drew fan. I have been since the first book and I think I always will be. Drew was always in love with her while Nate had other plans going on.
After Kailin Gow left us on a massive cliff hanger by having Nate disappear Gow picks up right where she left off. Summer is devastated over the news of Nate and Drew is there to keep her company. Not that I minded. During her time with Drew, Summer finds out some horrific secrets that could threaten her relationship with the Donovan brothers.
To see this series is amazing is an understatement. The boys are sexy. Gow know just the words to say to make the readers captivated in the story as well as the series.
Here are some of my favorite quotes: (notice how they are all from Drew?)
The look of desire with vvulnerability, nearly made me lose all conrol.
If you go, you're taking me down with you.
As much as I loved the sex, I knew if I continued on, and if she didn't feel the same about me, I would be the one sitting in a tub with the razor blade nearby.
My ears perked up like I was some kind of dog in heat. Man, Summer had me whipped. But boy, did I want it.
After Kailin Gow left us on a massive cliff hanger by having Nate disappear Gow picks up right where she left off. Summer is devastated over the news of Nate and Drew is there to keep her company. Not that I minded. During her time with Drew, Summer finds out some horrific secrets that could threaten her relationship with the Donovan brothers.
To see this series is amazing is an understatement. The boys are sexy. Gow know just the words to say to make the readers captivated in the story as well as the series.
Here are some of my favorite quotes: (notice how they are all from Drew?)
The look of desire with vvulnerability, nearly made me lose all conrol.
If you go, you're taking me down with you.
As much as I loved the sex, I knew if I continued on, and if she didn't feel the same about me, I would be the one sitting in a tub with the razor blade nearby.
My ears perked up like I was some kind of dog in heat. Man, Summer had me whipped. But boy, did I want it.
October 28, 2013
This is an okay read, for the most part the characters are interesting and the storyline is developing and getting better with each book. The reason I cannot get too invested in the book is the main character Summer. I just do not know where to begin, she's not likeable, yet not unlikeable, she's just a bit 'bleh' for my tastes. I'm finding it hard to believe the whole love triangle with Drew and Nat and the way she bounces between them I just cannot buy into their three way relationship. She really does not have any personality that would lead me to believe that these two gorgeous, intelligent brothers would find her so irresistible, yes she is meant to be beautiful but I see no strength of character that would invoke these passionate feelings in not one but two men. For me the Donovan family make this series, I would much rather the books were based around them with Summer as a minor character rather than the lead one.
September 30, 2013
I loved it from page one to the end, I can't wait for the next book, but I'm even more confused than before, I have been team Drew from book one, but what Nat has done for her is amazing, I can't make up my mind if I want them to be family or not, part of me does because it will make it easier for Summer to move on. but my heart still goes to Drew, he is always trying to protect Summer even if she doesn't see it at the time, I even cried along with Summer, brill :)
October 1, 2013
holy starfish batman! that took me around 3 hours to read and talk about whirlwind! no matter what ill still be TEAM DREW! after all that happened in this book summer needs to stop denying how good drew is for her and how much she loves him! I NEED LASTING SUMMER NOW! she needs to pick already!
October 1, 2013
I Love Drew. I am so ready to find out who she finally picks. This book really surprised me with the twist and turns it had. I so looking forward to the next book. Hope it is released soon!!
May 29, 2021
A Classic Summer Read!
This series was my ADDICTION when it first came out. Now I am re-reading and binging on the entire series and its many spin-offs.
I am totally falling back in love with this series and all its beloved characters. One of my all time favorites!
This series was my ADDICTION when it first came out. Now I am re-reading and binging on the entire series and its many spin-offs.
I am totally falling back in love with this series and all its beloved characters. One of my all time favorites!
August 3, 2017
Two brothers are in love of one women Summer. How could this happen? Embark on the journey of these friends
May 30, 2021
LOVE this series! My all time favorite go to summer beach read!
May 31, 2021
I re-read this entire series including the 3 spin-off series. My ALL-TIME FAVORITE beach and
summer read.
summer read.
June 1, 2021
My all-time favorite summer read. So excited to see this as a film!!!
October 14, 2013
I have been following this series from the beginning, and it just gets more intense as each book is released. I think this book is the one that had me more frustrated with the characters than any other.
It is no secret that I am a Nat Nut. I love Nat. In all the craziness that goes on in the books, he seems to be the anchor. He is the one who makes all the sacrifices for his family. Any character who talks about Nat only has great things to say about him. His team at Donovan Dynamics says he’s resourceful, bright, and capable of unbelievable things. His sister Rachel says he was always there for her and always did the right thing even if it meant he had to sacrifice his own happiness for everyone else. The way this book turns out, Nat is still putting everyone else above himself. He can’t go back to being Nat. It’s not safe for him or his loved ones. He’s pissed off the wrong people. He now has to be Nat 2.0, someone who is not Nat. I’m not sure I’m okay with this. The person he has to become goes against all that I love about Nat. I’m going to be mourning the loss of “Nat”, and I’m not sure I’m going to like the “Not Nat” who will be a student attending USC on a scholarship. A film major, a player who goes through girls like candy. Seriously, I want to draw the line at dying his hair blonde and putting blue contacts in his eyes. Not my Nat. Why don’t you just rip out my heart now, Kailin Gow, and be done with it?
Oh, and don’t even get me started on Drew and Summer. Are you kidding me? Summer is so back and forth with her emotions in this book. It was a ride I paid admission for but wanted off at the first turn. I know Drew always loved Summer. What a dog to swoop in and take his claim while Nat was “missing”. Summer has no loyalty. I was disgusted. All she had was this back and forth inner monologue of wanting closure so she could move on with Drew. However, she didn’t need that closure to jump into lust with Drew. It was getting old fast. One minute she was in pure lust with Drew. The next minute she was berating herself for having feelings for Drew and Nat was missing. Then I’d get whiplash from the comparisons she would make between Drew and Nat. In my mind there is no contest. I solidly choose Nat. As if that frustration isn’t enough, Kailin throws in a big twist. Something that, if true, is going to make it impossible for Summer and Nat to ever be together. At this point I’m not even sure I want Summer and Nat to be together. I think Nat needs to board the bus out of Summer’s crazy town and find a new love.
I want to see if there is something to Rachel’s crush on Astor. I really would like to see something develop there. Astor is a great character, and so is Rachel. It might just make it easier for me to adjust to “Not Nat”, if I could focus on a budding romance between two awesome characters like Rachel and Astor.
I do love this series. I wouldn’t have such strong feelings about the characters or story line if I didn’t. Kailin knows how to get into the heart of her readers. She writes the story that isn’t going to be easy, but I appreciate that. I want to be involved in the story and I am. I have staked my claim. I am awaiting the next book, but not patiently. With so much changing with Nat, I can’t wait to see what comes of it.
I only have one pet peeve about this book. Drew is not afraid to use the “F” word, so I don’t understand why he would use the word “gosh” so much. It seems out of character for him. It brings his bad boy persona into question. I can’t picture him saying “gosh”. It brings the hot factor way down.
At this point, you are either invested in this story or have checked out. I recommend reading this series from the beginning and seeing it through. It can get a bit frustrating at times, but that doesn’t make it a bad story. It just means that there is something there drawing out your emotions. I for one like that I can focus in on the characters and have strong reactions to what’s going on. It makes the reading experience that much better. Take a chance. Choose a side. Find out where your loyalties lie. I have.
It is no secret that I am a Nat Nut. I love Nat. In all the craziness that goes on in the books, he seems to be the anchor. He is the one who makes all the sacrifices for his family. Any character who talks about Nat only has great things to say about him. His team at Donovan Dynamics says he’s resourceful, bright, and capable of unbelievable things. His sister Rachel says he was always there for her and always did the right thing even if it meant he had to sacrifice his own happiness for everyone else. The way this book turns out, Nat is still putting everyone else above himself. He can’t go back to being Nat. It’s not safe for him or his loved ones. He’s pissed off the wrong people. He now has to be Nat 2.0, someone who is not Nat. I’m not sure I’m okay with this. The person he has to become goes against all that I love about Nat. I’m going to be mourning the loss of “Nat”, and I’m not sure I’m going to like the “Not Nat” who will be a student attending USC on a scholarship. A film major, a player who goes through girls like candy. Seriously, I want to draw the line at dying his hair blonde and putting blue contacts in his eyes. Not my Nat. Why don’t you just rip out my heart now, Kailin Gow, and be done with it?
Oh, and don’t even get me started on Drew and Summer. Are you kidding me? Summer is so back and forth with her emotions in this book. It was a ride I paid admission for but wanted off at the first turn. I know Drew always loved Summer. What a dog to swoop in and take his claim while Nat was “missing”. Summer has no loyalty. I was disgusted. All she had was this back and forth inner monologue of wanting closure so she could move on with Drew. However, she didn’t need that closure to jump into lust with Drew. It was getting old fast. One minute she was in pure lust with Drew. The next minute she was berating herself for having feelings for Drew and Nat was missing. Then I’d get whiplash from the comparisons she would make between Drew and Nat. In my mind there is no contest. I solidly choose Nat. As if that frustration isn’t enough, Kailin throws in a big twist. Something that, if true, is going to make it impossible for Summer and Nat to ever be together. At this point I’m not even sure I want Summer and Nat to be together. I think Nat needs to board the bus out of Summer’s crazy town and find a new love.
I want to see if there is something to Rachel’s crush on Astor. I really would like to see something develop there. Astor is a great character, and so is Rachel. It might just make it easier for me to adjust to “Not Nat”, if I could focus on a budding romance between two awesome characters like Rachel and Astor.
I do love this series. I wouldn’t have such strong feelings about the characters or story line if I didn’t. Kailin knows how to get into the heart of her readers. She writes the story that isn’t going to be easy, but I appreciate that. I want to be involved in the story and I am. I have staked my claim. I am awaiting the next book, but not patiently. With so much changing with Nat, I can’t wait to see what comes of it.
I only have one pet peeve about this book. Drew is not afraid to use the “F” word, so I don’t understand why he would use the word “gosh” so much. It seems out of character for him. It brings his bad boy persona into question. I can’t picture him saying “gosh”. It brings the hot factor way down.
At this point, you are either invested in this story or have checked out. I recommend reading this series from the beginning and seeing it through. It can get a bit frustrating at times, but that doesn’t make it a bad story. It just means that there is something there drawing out your emotions. I for one like that I can focus in on the characters and have strong reactions to what’s going on. It makes the reading experience that much better. Take a chance. Choose a side. Find out where your loyalties lie. I have.
March 14, 2014
what?! I loved this series the first books were amazing and ....spoiler of the last book.....
when Nat went missing I had to have this book and read it .....I was always team drew so I was SO excited and although that may sound bad I had a feeling nothing bad would actually happen to Nat...with that being said I liked it there were just some quirks that I was not very fond of ...all of which are spoilers so if you haven't read this book stop reading here...
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OK so like I said I love drew.....I could not stand however how summer kept leading drew on only to say how much she loved Nat and needed closure...I was really hoping that Nat would come home but instead of choosing Nat she went for drew ....but nooo she's forced to give Nat up because he's her cousin?? yeah...then OK I can live with that until she gets a letter from Nat after her and drew are so happy saying he's alive and drew knew when everyone including her thought he was dead ....she was happy now she hates drew...nice fucking going Nat u soo did that on purpose ...ugh...needless to say another cliffhanger and I am still waiting for the ever waited for drew and summer finale (cross our fingers!!)
when Nat went missing I had to have this book and read it .....I was always team drew so I was SO excited and although that may sound bad I had a feeling nothing bad would actually happen to Nat...with that being said I liked it there were just some quirks that I was not very fond of ...all of which are spoilers so if you haven't read this book stop reading here...
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OK so like I said I love drew.....I could not stand however how summer kept leading drew on only to say how much she loved Nat and needed closure...I was really hoping that Nat would come home but instead of choosing Nat she went for drew ....but nooo she's forced to give Nat up because he's her cousin?? yeah...then OK I can live with that until she gets a letter from Nat after her and drew are so happy saying he's alive and drew knew when everyone including her thought he was dead ....she was happy now she hates drew...nice fucking going Nat u soo did that on purpose ...ugh...needless to say another cliffhanger and I am still waiting for the ever waited for drew and summer finale (cross our fingers!!)
October 30, 2013
I have liked this series from the first book I read. I really like the love triangle between Summer, Drew and Nat. Of course, I am hoping Nat will be the one to stay with Summer in the end. This book was not one of my favorites. I thought some of the scenes were too rushed. I would have liked to have read more on how Nat was feeling being away on the mission. The scenes with Summer and Drew seemed rushed and Summer fell for Drew really fast. I hope the next book comes out soon.
November 3, 2013
The story line was amazing as always. However, I had a hard time really staying in the story. It needs a little bit of editing work. Otherwise, I really love this series and can not wait for the next book! And for the record, I really do feel bad for Nat and wish him a lifetime of happiness, but he should have staked claim when he had a chance. I'm TEAM DREW! He has loved Summer always. He deserves to be happy too.
August 30, 2016
The story of Summer, Drew and Cal is getting more intense in this book. Cal has had to go away leaving Summer with Drew from the rest of the year. When Cal goes missing in Afghanistan Summer is devastated and it leads her into Drews arms but with big secrets blowing up and Summer having no one to turn to is Drew in for having his heartbroken even more by the girls that both brothers love. Great Book in a must read series.
May 7, 2014
Wow this book has so many twists and turns and everything happening in it, kind of crazy good. I didn't see much of that coming but I couldn't stop reading. Now I know there is more to come but I don't see a date yet, but I can't wait to continue this story with Summer, Nat and Drew wow.
July 3, 2015
Review coming soon!
October 2, 2013
Will always be team Nat always!!!!!!
November 14, 2013
Good but I liked the others better. Still a enjoyable read though.
September 9, 2015
this series is taking a turn of the unexpected. started out as YA, to NA to full out erotic. lots of suspense, dark scenes
November 24, 2013
That wasn't the ending wasn't what I expected
February 10, 2015
review to come
September 30, 2013
Review to be posted soon
October 5, 2013
couldn't put it down cried loads team Nat all the way. need next book now.
April 9, 2017
Each book in this series gets more intense. In this one, there are so many twists and turns, and surprises that you do not expect at all. This is a must read series. Kailin Gow has done some outstanding writing in this series. I can not say much about this book without giving something away, so all I can say is start reading. I voluntarily reviewed this book.
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