Sometimes, the river of life pulls us in unexpected directions...Overwhelmed by life's responsibilities, Elle Knight decides to trade her teaching job for a yearlong coastal adventure. She dreams of endless hours in her beloved kayak, marine-life marvels, and the simple joy of van life. However, her grand journey takes an unplanned detour when she finds herself temporarily stranded on the picturesque shores of Hilton Head Island. Gray Hudson, a charismatic entrepreneur from Hilton Head, doesn't expect the captivating new girl in town to disrupt his well-ordered world. He's determined to keep her at arm's length, but their mutual love for kayaking brings Gray and Elle closer. Every stroke of the paddle, every whisper of the waves, and each imprint of their footsteps on the sandy shores weaves their lives together in a mesmerizing dance of hope, love, and faith. Yet every paradise has its storms. Elle harbors secrets she's unwilling to reveal, and Gray's heart, weathered by betrayal, struggles to navigate the waters of newfound love. Amid the sea caves and sun-kissed beaches, will grace and redemption prove strong enough to buoy them through the challenges ahead? Can they trust God with their futures? Kayak Girl is the first book in a sweet Christian romance series that delicately weaves an inspirational love story with themes of resilience, forgiveness, and healing. This book can be read as a standalone. Fans of Brooke St. James, Emma St. Clair, Courtney Walsh, Becky Wade, and Annah Conwell will undoubtedly enjoy this wholesome contemporary romance novel. It will have readers laughing, swooning, contemplating their Christian walk, and falling in love all at the same time!Buy a copy now! Your heart will thank you later...