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Summer of Change: An Enemies to Lovers Opposites Attract Small Town Romance (The Springs Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Elena Aitken (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,709 ratings
An enemies to lovers, opposites attract, small town romance from USA Today Best Selling Author, Elena Aitken

He's used to getting what he wants. And he wants her. Successful, handsome and too damn charming for his own good—he's perfect. The only problem? Letting him in could destroy everything she knows and loves.

Samantha Burke loves her quiet close-knit community of Cedar Springs, just the way it is thank you very much. The addition of an upscale new resort as well as its arrogant owner, Trent Harrison, and the change they're both sure to bring to town, is certainly not welcome.
As far as Sam's concerned, Trent can turn right around and go back to where he came from. That is, until one very hot—and completely unexpected—kiss changes everything.
Now Trent is pushing his way into her town, and her life and it's getting harder and harder for Sam to deny the heat between them.
Change is inevitable, but can either of them drop their guard long enough to accept it when there's so much on the line? Including the chance for love?
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    The Springs
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"I loved this fun and flirty love story.""I can't wait to read more.""You won't be sorry that you picked up this book!!!!" "Spellbinding! Just makes me want to read more and more."

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Dear Reader,
Welcome to The Springs!
This series is a crossover from The Castle Mountain Lodge Series, where some of your favorite characters might make appearances, but as with all my books, they can be read in any order.
The Springs is a little bit steamier than the Lodge, but one thing remains the same,--love.
Thank you so much for taking a chance on this series! I hope you enjoy The Springs!
~Elena

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ICTKZOM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ink Blot Communications (February 9, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 9, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 178 pages
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Elena Aitken is a USA Today Bestselling Author of more than fifty romance and women’s fiction novels. The mother of ‘grown up’ twins, Elena now lives with her very own mountain man in the heart of the very mountains she writes about. She can often be found with her toes in the lake and a glass of wine in her hand, dreaming up her next book and working on her own happily ever after.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and relaxing. They praise the well-developed characters and humor. However, opinions differ on the interest level - some find it engaging and captivating, while others feel it lacks excitement. Readers also mention that the pacing is fast-paced and easy to follow, while others consider it slow-paced.

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111 customers mention "Readability"109 positive2 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and readable. They praise the well-written characters and storyline. The book is described as a pleasant, quick read with an happy ending.

"...The author is a great writer who knows how to develop character, follow a plot line, and develop subplots and backstories--all in a "just a..." Read more

"...It is an entertaining read and I would recommend it. I was not paid for this review. I am not a writer nor do I know one...." Read more

"...I liked the story and enjoyed reading it. I would recommend it." Read more

"3.5 stars Summer of Change was a fun, light read. Trent and his brother have always wanted to own a healing resort...." Read more

90 customers mention "Romance"86 positive4 negative

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"...But, he can't stay away. This is a sexy romance once these two decide to get together but there is a lot of drama on their journey to a..." Read more

"...other characters that are directly connected, this becomes a really sweet story of life, the changes that we make for ourselves, the changes that..." Read more

"...The characters are all well written and likable. The ending is predicable but left so you want to read more so I’m glad that Ms. Aikens has follow..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the well-developed characters. They find the book introduces several new characters and a new town. The hero is described as wealthy and handsome.

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"...The short story was good enough to read once. All the characters were likeable and there was no unnecessary drama...." Read more

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"Cute, funny and interesting. I enjoyed reading this book. It was good and fast. An easy read for summer. Enjoy." Read more

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"I just could not stay interested in this book. It just did not hold my attention. Not that it was bad. Just not very interesting." Read more

"...story has all the items I enjoy in a nice easy read, to take my mind off the daily grind. A great story to pass the time away." Read more

"This is a real easy read. Nothing stressful or anything to make you cry. I am looking forward to reading the next book...." Read more

9 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive3 negative

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"...Things move quickly, this is a fast paced read, but it was cute. It was a fun summer read...." Read more

"...Then all of a sudden they’re in love? Happens too quickly for my taste...." Read more

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"...Sex only once, and very mildly described...." Read more

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  • Carolynn Padgett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Change vs. Tradition
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2016
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    This book was received for an honest review, and I wanted to sample Ms. Aitken's work. I am not normally a "romance" person, but this story was really, really good.

    Trent Harrison and his brother are opening a new hotel in The Springs, a small town in the Rockies. Samantha Burke owns a small bar&grill in the town and feels the hotel will kill a number of the small businesses in town. She is more than ready to butt heads against Trent and his brother, but she discovers strange feelings rising for her new neighbor: feelings and longings she's having difficulty dealing with. The author is a great writer who knows how to develop character, follow a plot line, and develop subplots and backstories--all in a "just a romance" book! In my opinion this author is a better writer than many I have been dealing with lately. (Those I usually don't mention anywhere.) I know this is the first, supposedly, in a series (although it seems there was one before this one). and I want to read them all, and anything else Ms. Aitken has written. When you have a good writer, they can make an empty tin can enticing, let alone a good storyline! Give her story a try, and I'm sure you'll be happy with the richness of her work!
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  • Gatorfan
    4.0 out of 5 stars A sexy romance
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2014
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    SUMMER OF CHANGE is a standalone read with a happy ending. There are sexy scenes if that is an issue for you. Two brothers build a resort in a small town and the local bartender, Sam, short for Samantha is against the whole idea. But she is attracted to one of the brothers.

    Sam owns the local pub. She is not a happy person. The pub is not making any money. The new resort in town is probably going to take some of her business, her boyfriend dumped her but then he comes back to town on occasion and he sleeps with her and she goes for it and then he dumps her again. She is not an easy person to like. All the negativity in her life really pulls her down.

    Trent is one of the owners of the new resort. He was immediately attracted to Sam but he doesn't know why. She is beautiful and sexy but she is a forever type of girl and he is just not trusting women after a bad experience. But, he can't stay away.

    This is a sexy romance once these two decide to get together but there is a lot of drama on their journey to a happy ever after. It is an entertaining read and I would recommend it.

    I was not paid for this review. I am not a writer nor do I know one. I am not kin to this author. I am a reader and this is my opinion, nothing more, nothing less. revised review 9/15/2022.
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  • Myra
    5.0 out of 5 stars A quick, sweet read.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2019
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    Better than I thought it would be. A fancy resort being built in a mountainous region with a small town involved. Some locals not looking forward to the intrusion even if it means more jobs etc. Local pub owner trying to make her business survive so she can continue the family's name there. Of course the normal sparks are lit when the one resort owner meets the local pub owner and the romance begins to unfold. Along with beautiful descriptions of the area, the way the resort is coming along and the various other characters that are directly connected, this becomes a really sweet story of life, the changes that we make for ourselves, the changes that occur whether we expect them to or not, and the beauty of accepting life, love and holding true to what is really important. It is part of a series, there will be more that tell about the other characters besides our two main ones here, Sam and Trent. Some call it a cliff hangar but it isn't really. It does let you know that there is a continuation, but the theme of this particular one is complete. You'll see what I mean when you get to the last. Gives you a hint at what is next but if you don't get the next book, you won't be left in the cold as far as this one is concerned. I liked the story and enjoyed reading it. I would recommend it.
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  • Jen R
    3.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2015
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    3.5 stars

    Summer of Change was a fun, light read. Trent and his brother have always wanted to own a healing resort. When they find Cedar Springs they build the Springs based around the natural hot springs in the area. They are just about ready to open, but they haven't really emerged themselves into the community yet.

    Sam has lived in Cedar Springs forever and she loves it there. She owns the local bar and restaurant and she is scrambling to make her bills. She blames her loss of income on the new resort. She thinks this is going to be some snobby high class place where people will down upon people like her. She has never seen the resort or the people that own it, but she knows it is just going to be horrible for the town. She knows they will steal all of her customers and she will be worse off than she is now. Why she thinks this I am not sure. If they are such a high class place wouldn't they get a different set of cliental? She doesn't have a fancy upscale place so why would they steal all her business? I know I don't eat at the expensive restaurants except for special occasions. Oh well. She is just really irrational about the whole thing.

    When Sam and Trent first run into each other there is an instant attraction. When Sam finds out who Trent is she wants nothing to do with him, though she can't help her attraction. They are thrown together when Trent helps with the festival that is coming up, the festival Sam's bar puts on every year. Things move quickly, this is a fast paced read, but it was cute. It was a fun summer read. Sure Sam is a bit ridiculous at times with her hatred for the Springs, but it was fine. Overall a cute read if you are looking for something light.

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  • Jennie F
    4.0 out of 5 stars Romantic read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2021
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    4.5 stars

    Summer of Change is book 1 in the Springs series by Elena Aitken and a crossover from the Castle Mountain Lodge series.

    Trent and Sam...opposites in many ways but sparks fly between them anyway. He is set to build and open a resort to bring tourism to the town of Cedar Springs and she is a bar owner wanting to keep the family legacy moving forward but doesn’t want to see the changes in the town. Can these two find a compromise and maybe find love along the way? Only time will tell...
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  • vernemo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable read.
    Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2019
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    This was a very enjoyable read.. I highly recommend this author, to all of you who like a nice cozy romance combined with an interesting story.
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  • Kindle-Kunde
    4.0 out of 5 stars Eine nette kleine Story
    Reviewed in Germany on January 8, 2017
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    Eine nette Story. Locker. Unkompliziert. Eine Story zum Zurücklehnen und entspannen. Kann man auch zum Essen lesen. Umgehauen hat sie mich allerdings nicht
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  • TraceyT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on September 26, 2017
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    A great read about love in a small town.

    Would highly recommend

    Read as part of The Seasons Volume 1: The Springs Box Set Vol 1
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  • Hema
    3.0 out of 5 stars It wasn't bad. It's a typical boy meets girl but with ...
    Reviewed in India on March 7, 2016
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    It wasn't bad. It's a typical boy meets girl but with some interesting plot line for the added zing. It does keep you engrossed till the very end. Go for it for a casual read
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  • Cécile
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in France on August 8, 2015
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    Nothing exceptional here, but a cute romance between two nice characters, in a small town where people must accept a change with the opening of a new resort. I read it in two days, and I recommend it.
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