Barefoot Summer
by Denise Hunter

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?

Denise Hunter's Bio

Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of more than 40 novels, three of which have been made into Hallmark movies. She has appeared on The 700 Club and been featured inWoman's DayandSouthern Living. Denise writes heartwarming, small-town love stories, peopled with layered characters who struggle with real-life issues. 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 coffee, and playing drums. Denise makes her home in Indiana where she and her husband are currently enjoying an empty nest. You can learn more about Denise by visiting herwebsite at www.denisehunterbooks.com