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 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?
* from Amazon
Hott Review:
What’s the worst part? The guilt? The fear? The anger? What is it that’s consuming you?
Remember those barefoot summer days when things were simple…. until they weren’t. Now there are obstacles, regrets, and guilt. Have you given those things to Him or kept them for you?
Barefoot Summer is a cute romance that’s more about personal and spiritual growth with a whole lotta family thrown in!
More…
| Author: | Denise Hunter | ||
| Source: | I purchased Barefoot Summer on February 2, 2015 when it was free. | ||
| Publisher & Date: | June 2013 by Thomas Nelson (first published May 28th 2013) | ||
| Genre: | Christian Romance | ||
| ISBN: | 1401687008 (ISBN13: 9781401687007) | ||
| Pages: | 336 | ||
| Grade: | A | ||
| Ages: | 16+ | ||
| Steam: | YA | ||
| Setting: | Chapel Springs, Indiana | ||
| Series: | A Chapel Springs Romance, Book 1 | ||
 Barefoot Summer |
 Dancing with Fireflies |
 The Wishing Season |
 Married ’til Monday |
Excerpt:
Author Bio:
Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of more than 25 books, including “Dancing with Fireflies” and “The Convenient Groom”. She has won The Holt Medallion Award, The Reader’s Choice Award, The Foreword Book of the Year Award, and is a RITA finalist.
Denise writes heartwarming, small-town love stories. Her readers enjoy the experience of falling in love vicariously through her characters and can expect a happily-ever-after sigh as they close the pages of her books.
In 1996, inspired by the death of her grandfather, Denise began her first book, writing while her children napped. Two years later it was published, and she’s been writing ever since. Her husband says he inspires all her romantic stories, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too!
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 raising three boys.
Websites & Links: 
Do you like my reviews? If you do, please, stop by and rate them at one of the bookstores or review sites.
** Many of the books I review are Advance Review Copies. These books are loaned to me for my review. I am in no way compensated for my time nor am I asked to give anything but my honest review. If you have further questions, please, review my FTC Disclaimer on my homepage.
Woohoo! I love Denise Hunter! She is one of my favorite Christian writers.
I read this one quite a while ago.
Thanks for reminding me how far behind I am! 😉
Actually, this was on my list because you liked it. I just kept putting it off. Well, no more! I’m tackling my TBR Everest!
Hahaha, hmmm let’s see, what else can I get you to read?????
OH, I just posted a 5 star review – def. NOT christian fiction tho.
You’re too cute. I read quite a bit because of you!