Barefoot Summer: 1 (A Chapel Springs Romance) - Softcover

Madison's heart has been closed for years. But one summercan change everything.

In the years since her twin brother's tragic drowning,Madison has struggled with her ability to trust God-or anyone else, for that matter.It was her brother's dream to win the annual River Sail Regatta in their smallharbor town of Chapel Springs, Indiana. And Madison's determined to honor hislegacy by making his dream her own. Maybe then she can finally find closure.

Butlearning to sail means learning to swim. And her instructor is BeckettO'Reilly, a man who already has two strikes against him in Madison'seyes. Being on the water terrifies Madison. But Beckett's calming presenceand unwavering confidence eases her fear. And as much as she'd like to deny it,the chemistry between them is electrifying.

Asher feelings for him grow, a fledging faith begins to take root in her soul, aswell. With Beckett, Madison feels alive for the first time in years -carefreeand confident she can win the regatta, maybe even find love.

But Beckett harbors a secret that will test the limits oftheir love and the depth of Madison's faith. Will their love survive summer'schallenge? And will achieving her brother's dream give Madison the peace she desperatelyseeks?