Madison’s heart has been closed for years. But one summer can change everything.
In the years since her twin brother’s drowning, Madison McKinley has struggled to put it behind her. Despite the support of her close-knit family and her gratifying job as a veterinarian in their riverside town, the loss still haunts her.
To find closure, Madison sets out to fulfill her brother’s dream of winning … fulfill her brother’s dream of winning the town’s annual regatta. But first she has to learn to sail, and fast.
Beckett O’Reilly knows Madison is out of his league, but someone neglected to tell his heart. Now she needs his help–and he’ll give it, because he owes her far more than she’ll ever know.
Madison will do anything–even work with the infamous Beckett O’Reilly–to reach her goal. And as much as she’d like to deny it, the chemistry between them is electrifying. As summer wanes, her feelings for him grow and a fledgling faith takes root in her heart.
But Beckett harbors a secret that will test the limits of their new love. Can their romance survive summer’s challenges? And will achieving her brother’s dream give Madison the peace she desperately seeks?
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I have read everything Denise Hunter writes because I refuse to miss a single book.
Barefoot Summer is the first book in the Chapel Springs Romance series by Denise Hunter. Madison McKinley has closed her heart for years, ever since the untimely death of her twin brother, Michael. She has struggled to put it behind her and despite the support of her tight-knit family and her satisfying job as a veterinarian in their small …
4.5 Stars!
I really and truly enjoyed this story. My first Denise Hunter book and I’m excited to start another. The faith thread was strong and steered the story to a beautiful conclusion along with a realistic and moving romance..
Favorite (and poignant) quote:
But God does not owe us ninety years on this earth. Life is a gift, however long it …
One of my favorite authors. I love her writing.
Unrealistic in places, but that can easily be set aside to just relax and enjoy the story.
Great story about forgiveness, redemption, The will to overcome and family dynamics.
Loved it
It was a good look at what unresolved grieving and depression do to a person and how faith is such a BIG tool in healing.
Secrets were part of their lives. Their struggles to get thru them. Thank you
Love this book!!! Well written great Christian message. Will certainly read more from this author. Read this one.
Love all Denise Hunter
A very interesting story! An unusual approach to the story line, but certainly spell binding. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and couldn’t wait to finish it to learn the exciting conclusion. Thank you!!
Discovering truths about untold secrets can be God’s way of answering prayers.