Barefoot Summer

The cover of Barefoot Summer by Denise Hunter prepares you for a great summer read!

Madison McKinley wants to prepare for the town’s annual regatta.  It had always been a goal of her twin brother, Michael, to be the youngest winner of this race.  After Michael’s death, Madison is determined to win it for him!

The plan gets complicated when Beckett O’Reilly gets involved as her sailing and swimming instructor.  Madison has had an awkward relationship with Beckett since high school.

Sit back and enjoy watching the relationship between Madison and Beckett grow!!!

I received this book from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my unbiased review

Gone South

Gone South by Meg Moseley is an interesting tale about a young woman looking for a life change.  Tish McComb was living out her life in Michigan after the tragic death of her fiancé. 

When her mother and future stepdad decide to make a move to Florida, Tish takes time off to help them move.  Part of her plan for adventure on her trip is to stop in Noble, Alabama on her way home.  The former home of her great-great-great grandparents, Nathan and Leticia McComb is for sale and Tish hopes to have a chance to get inside and take a look into their lives.

Once she arrives, she does more than look-she decides to buy it!  The sale of the house is not without conflict as she talks the seller into a lower price that she can afford.  The old North vs. South feelings are awakened! 

Once Tish makes her final move to Noble, she finds that there are no warms feelings for the McComb family.  Tish had always heard wonderful stories about Nathan and Leticia growing up.  But now Tish has only one friend in town, George Zorbas, the local antique dealer.

You will enjoy this story as Tish and George deal with the town’s prejudice and learn the real story of Nathan and Leticia!

I received this book from Waterbrook Multnomah in exchange for my unbiased review

Once Upon a Prince

Once Upon a Prince by Rachel Hauck opens with Susanna walking down the beach with Adam.  He has been the man in her life for the last 12 years, but the words “I can’t marry you” crush all of Susanna’s dreams of happily ever after.  She must begin again! 

Next thing you now, Susanna meets Nate, who is visiting St. Simon’s Island.  Once she learns that Nate is actually, Prince Nathaniel, the complexity of royalty just rolls in.  All the new people to meet and all the rules to follow!

This is an interesting tale as Susanna and Prince Nathaniel learn about each other and learn about trusting God as they walk down the path of falling in love!!!

I received this book from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my unbiased review