My Thoughts:
Barefoot Summer. The name itself makes me smile. Denise Hunter beautifully captures the innocence of youth, the sweet ache of love from afar and the desperate anguish experienced by the loss of a loved one. This is a delightful and utterly swoon worthy book you'll want to read by the pool, vacationing on the beach or relaxing on your front porch with a cold glass of sweet tea. Let me tell you why...
#1- The kissing. Yep, I'm going to say it- there is kissing in this book. It's a romance! Denise- Keep writing scenes like in the book- please. You made me blush in a very, very good way. My favorite kiss was the night of the dance.;) (Nothing inappropriate, just some good old fashioned swooning!)
#2- Madison McKinley is the perfect heroine. She's a veterinarian with a heart of gold. Her visits to the retirement home are precious- lots of love and laughter with the Kneeling Nanas!
#3- Beckett O'Reilly is the ultimate bad boy turned good. His past with Madison is heart poundingly romantic! This guy can make any girl swoon. (The new Superman- that's how I envision Beckett.;) )
#4- Madison's family is a joy to be around. Her parents feed their hired hands- even serve them- and her siblings are crazy, good fun. I want to live on their farm, play HORSE in their driveway and eat corn under the twinkle lights at night.
#5-The town- Chapel Springs is cozy and safe- but never dull. Coachlight Coffeehouse is the place to hang out and Cappy's has the best pizza. People always seem to know the current gossip but pray for you- even if you don't think you need it.
#6- The flashbacks. I love little peeks into the past and Barefoot Summer delivers. The first time Becket sees Madison at school is straight out of a love song beautiful. He remembers every detail- sigh...
#7- Michael's dream is Madison's dream. Madison's twin brother, Michael, always dreamed of winning the town's annual regatta but tragedy stole the opportunity from him. It's incredible seeing the lengths that Madison takes to make this dream a reality.
*Barefoot Summer is absolutely delightful. I can't wait for the next book in the Chapel Springs romance series, Dancing with Fireflies, to come out!*
Barefoot Summer is the first book of Denise Hunter's new Chapel Springs Series. Set in a midwestern river town, this four-book series will feature the close-knit McKinley family. Each of the four adult siblings will be featured in his or her own romance-and let me tell you, the sparks are a-flying!
In Barefoot Summer, Madison's faith in God-and everyone else-has been on shaky ground since the tragic accident that stole her twin brother's life. When she meets Beckett O'Reilly her walls start coming down, but will the secret that Beckett is keeping from Madison shatter everything they have?
Meet Denise: 
Denise lives in Indiana with her husband Kevin and their three sons. In 1996, Denise began her first book, a Christian romance novel, writing while her children napped. Two years later it was published, and she's been writing ever since. Her books often contain a strong romantic element, and her husband Kevin says he provides all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too!
Learn more about Denise athttp://www.denisehunterbooks.com
Learn more about Denise athttp://www.denisehunterbooks.com
Denise Hunter is celebrating her new Chapel Springs Romance series with a Summer Fun Giveaway. The first book, Barefoot Summer, is already a favorite with readers. “Hold-your-breath romance, heartache, and laugh-out-loud moments. It’s more than a good read. It’s a delight.” -- Lisa
Summer: it’s all about sunny skies, star-gazing, swimming, spending time with loved ones, and living as if a small part of the weight of the world has been lifted off your shoulders.Get ready for some serious summer fun with Denise’s 12-Day Summer Sun giveaway. From June 10-21, keep your computer near as you head to the lake or your friend’s barbecue because Denise will be giving away a summer essential each day!
*I was given a copy of Barefoot Summer by Litfuse Publications in exchange for my honest opinion. No other compensation was received.*
This sounds yummy! I love that it is going to be a series. I will definitely add it to my reading list! I think it would be so fun to read and give reviews on books. You can escape to romantic locations and meet such lovely characters in a book. What a lovely way to spend personal time, if you're lucky enough to get some! :) Hope your summer is off to a good start! I sent you a p/m on FB. I hope you got it. I've been doing some weird things lately...LOL Hope I got it sent through. I enjoyed your review on this book! Hope your day is a beautiful one! ((Hugs))
ReplyDeleteThis sounds yummy! I love that it is going to be a series. I will definitely add it to my reading list! I think it would be so fun to read and give reviews on books. You can escape to romantic locations and meet such lovely characters in a book. What a lovely way to spend personal time, if you're lucky enough to get some! :) Hope your summer is off to a good start! I sent you a p/m on FB. I hope you got it. I've been doing some weird things lately...LOL Hope I got it sent through. I enjoyed your review on this book! Hope your day is a beautiful one! ((Hugs))
ReplyDeleteOH! THIS IS A MUST READ!! adding to my list..haha..after I get Disney all booked, perhaps I can jump back into reading!
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