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Barefoot Summer
Christian romance
Barefoot Summer
Book 1 of the Chapel Springs series
336 pages · First published 2013
Madison McKinley returns to Chapel Springs carrying grief over her twin brother’s death and a private determination to fulfill his dream of winning the town’s regatta. Beckett O’Reilly, the man she once loved and still does not fully trust, becomes her reluctant sailing instructor. Training on the water forces them to confront old misunderstandings while Madison’s search for peace brings deeper questions about loss and faith to the surface. Denise Hunter opens the Chapel Springs Romance series with contemporary Christian romance, lake-town atmosphere, and a second-chance relationship built around grief, forgiveness, and a barefoot summer on the water.
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Death and violence · Death, grief, and loss · Mild romantic content, including kissing
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Cornish Sea Tea
A fragrant cup of tea suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Cucumber Mint Gin Cup
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A crisp botanical pour suits romantic anticipation and a little escapism.
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- Gently muddle cucumber and mint with lemon juice. Add gin and ice, shake briefly, strain over fresh ice, and top with soda water.
- Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and mint sprig.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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