Book Review: Barefoot Summer by Denise Hunter
There’s nothing better than having a summer day to read a book about summer, and Denise Hunter is among a handful of authors who knows how to create a great day for her readers.
About Barefoot Summer:
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?
Madison is a character to relate to and root for. Although her cause to win the regatta is a noble one, the odds are stacked high against her. She’s got grit, even when she’s stuck with Beckett. Now the impossible goal is to not root for these two, both in romance and Madison’s desire to win the regatta.
The story has heart, community, smiles, and of course, a romance worthy of a summer read.
I think you’re going to enjoy Barefoot Summer. I know I did.
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I received Barefoot Summer from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
