Barefoot Summer
By (Author) Denise Hunter
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Thomas Nelson Publishers
Thomas Nelson Publishers
1st May 2013
United States
General
Fiction
FIC
Winner of INSPYs the Bloggers Awards for Excellence in Faith-Driven Literature (Romance) 2014
Paperback
336
Width 139mm, Height 214mm, Spine 23mm
299g
The first book in the Chapel Springs Romance series by bestselling author Denise Hunter!
A tender story of faith cast adrift and lives brought together by currents that can only be God-sent. Barefoot Summer is a satisfying tale of hope, healing, and a love thats meant to be. Sail away with Denise Hunters well-drawn characters on a journey that is at once romantic and compelling. Lisa Wingate, national bestselling author ofBefore We Were Yours
Madisons heart has been closed for years. But one summer can change everything.
In the years since her twin brothers 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 brothers dream of winning the towns annual regatta. But first she has to learn to sail, and fast.
Beckett OReilly knows Madison is out of his league, but someone neglected to tell his heart. Now she needs his helpand hell give it, because he owes her far more than shell ever know.
Madison will do anythingeven work with the infamous Beckett OReillyto reach her goal. And as much as shed 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 summers challenges And will achieving her brothers dream give Madison the peace she desperately seeks
Hold-your-breath romance, heartache, and laugh-out-loud moments. Its more than a good read. Its a delight. Lisa T. Bergren, bestselling, award-winning author
Hunters latest Chapel Springs Romance is a lovely story of lost and found, with a heroine struggling to accept that trusting God doesnt make life perfect---without loss or sorrow---but can bring great joy. The heros love for her and willingness to lose her to save her is quite moving. * Romantic Times, 4 stars *
Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of more than twenty-five books, including A December Bride and The Convenient Groom, which have been adapted into original Hallmark Channel movies. She has won The Holt Medallion Award, The Reader's Choice Award, The Carol Award, The Foreword Book of the Year Award, and is a RITA finalist. When Denise isn't orchestrating love lives on the written page, she enjoys traveling with her family, drinking green tea, and playing drums. Denise makes her home in Indiana where she and her husband are rapidly approaching an empty nest. You can learn more about Denise through her website DeniseHunterBooks.com or by visiting her Facebook page at facebook.com/authordenisehunter.