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Summit of Desire: A Relationship in Trouble Small Town Romance (The Springs Book 7) Kindle Edition
A relationship in trouble, small-town romance from USA Today Best Selling Author, Elena Aitken.
He’s on top of the world with the love of his life at his side. She can’t see past her insecurities to be truly happy. Can they conquer their biggest challenge ever—themselves—and find their forever together?
With the love of his life, Kylie Wilson at his side and his new ski resort, Stone Summit, set to open on New Year’s Eve, Malcolm Stone is on top of the world.
Too bad Kylie’s having trouble sharing his excitement.
Things only get more complicated when Malcolm’s twin brother, Marcus returns to town bringing with him the memories of old dreams and a life she thought she would one day have.
When her insecurities become too much for Kylie to overcome, will she let them sabotage the happy-ever-after she’s always dreamed of? Or will Kylie discover who she really is and what she really wants before she loses everything?
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateFebruary 3, 2015
- File size1.7 MB
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From the Inside Flap
"I can't believe it's finally happening, and we'll be officially open after tonight."
Kylie turned to look at Malcolm next to her on the chairlift. Even in his ski jacket and helmet, with goggles covering half his face, he was incredibly handsome. She smiled and leaned over to kiss him.
"It's great," she said. "And it looks like everyone's having fun."
It was true. The occasional strains of laughter floated up from the runs below to reach them on the chairlift. The town had been looking forward to the re-opening of the hill because for the people who lived in a mountain town, there was nothing more fun than spending weekends on the slopes. It had been sorely missed. To get everyone even more excited, in the week since Christmas, they'd had a "soft opening" where the townspeople of Cedar Springs had exclusive access to the ski hill. It had actually been Kylie's idea. She'd suggested that in order to be successful, they'd need to have everyone in town on board, and the best way to do that was to make them a part of the experience.
So far, it had worked perfectly.
"Are you having a good time?"
Kylie nodded but glanced away so he couldn't see her face. "I am." She wanted to add that she was having fun now that they were on the chairlift, far away from all the chaos that was taking place in the offices down below. Sitting on the chairlift with Malcolm was the first time she'd been alone with her boyfriend in weeks; except for a few stolen moments on Christmas Day, he'd been working nonstop and sure, she understood that opening an entire ski hill took work, but still. She missed him. A lot.
"I'm glad we're doing this," Kylie added, referring to the fact that they were going to take their opening day ski together. And it almost hadn't happened, as Malcolm came up with a million reasons why he couldn't get away and if she hadn't insisted, there was no doubt in her mind he'd still be in his office, working away on one thing or another. But the ski had been his idea. After all, they'd originally met at that very same ski hill many years before.
Of course, things had turned out differently back then. Kylie had ended up dating Malcolm's twin brother, Marcus, and it wasn't until a year ago when Malcolm surprised her with a secretive invitation to an exclusive tropical island that he declared his love for her, and Kylie realized it had always been Malcolm in her heart.
It was the type of happy-ever-after ending fairytales were made of, which is why everything should have been perfect between them. Should have. Kylie's smile dimmed as she thought about all the times over the last few months that she'd questioned herself and even more troubling, when she'd questioned their relationship. But she wasn't going to think about that now. Not when she was finally spending that time with Malcolm and they were together and happy. No. She shook her head hard. There was no time for those doubts now.
"I'm glad, too." Malcolm put his gloved hand over hers and squeezed. "Are you ready?"
She nodded and he lifted the safety bar as their chair approached the top of the hill and the end of the lift. Easily they each skied off and onto the ridge under the Stone Summit trail marker sign.
"Let me take your picture." Kylie sidestepped on her skis so she was in position and pulled her cellphone out of her pocket. She ignored all the text messages that had popped up on her screen. No doubt there were a ton of questions about the grand opening, New Year's Eve party that night, but they could wait for a few minutes. "Smile."
Malcolm was posed next to the sign that bore his name. She pushed the button to capture the picture. "Perfect."
"Kylie, get in here and take one with me."
"No." She shook her head. "This is your day, Malcolm. Your hill." She skied over to him.
"You're being ridiculous." He grabbed her and awkwardly pulled her toward him as much as he could with them both wearing skis. "Come on. You don't even want to take a selfie?"
She laughed, because Malcolm hated selfies and always made fun of her for taking them. He thought they were self-indulgent and silly. "Really? You want a selfie?"
"No." He took the phone from her and held it out in front of them. "But I want a picture with my girl. So come on."
She couldn't help herself; she giggled and tucked her head in next to his so he could take the shot. When he had finished, he handed back the phone and tugged his gloves back on.
"Are you ready for this?"
He looked so handsome in his ski jacket and pants. An athlete, in his element. In that moment, with both of them together, laughing, doing what they loved to do together, all of the building worries Kylie had been having melted away. It was perfect. "Let's do it."
Malcolm snapped his goggles into place. "Good, because I should get back. My phone is blowing up in my pocket." He turned and pushed off with his poles to head down the slope. And just like that, Kylie's good mood evaporated.
You're being ridiculous, she told herself. He's just busy with this right now; it'll calm down again. Things will be back to normal again soon. But even as she told herself that, she knew it wasn't true. Because Malcolm Stone was the type of man who was important. He made decisions, ran businesses, and created his own success. Kylie Wilson was the type of woman who still didn't know what she wanted to do with her life, and even if she did, she was too scared to do it. For God's sake, she was twenty-five and still waitressing in the Grizzly Paw pub. A successful businessman and a waitress. It wasn't the first time she'd struggled with the paradox of their relationship.
"Kylie," Malcolm called to her from a little way down the run. "Are you coming?"
No time to worry about it now anyway. She tugged her goggles on and with a strong push, skied down the hill, catching up to him in no time. If there was one thing they were equal at, it was skiing skills. And even if it wasn't much--it was something.
From the Back Cover
* Summerof Change
* Fallinginto Forever
* SecondGlances
* Winter'sBurn
* MidnightSprings
* She'sMaking a List
* Summitof Desire
* Summitof Seduction
* Summitof Passion
* Fightingfor Forever
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- ASIN : B00T6U4JD4
- Publisher : Ink Blot Communications (February 3, 2015)
- Publication date : February 3, 2015
- Language : English
- File size : 1.7 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 198 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : 1927968305
- Best Sellers Rank: #237,601 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #888 in Friendship Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #1,088 in Friendship Fiction (Books)
- #1,305 in Holiday Romance (Kindle Store)
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About the author

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 enjoy the book. They find it enjoyable and a great read with an engaging story. The book is described as magical and a stand-alone work by the author. Readers also mention it's a cute little book that makes a great summer read.
"...is perfect for those whole love romance novels, contemporary novels, chick lit, and the Mountain Castle Lodge and/ or the Springs series...." Read more
"...some tough issues to resolve..enjoyable book." Read more
"...It throws Malcolm for a loop; but what will he do? It is a cute little book and makes a great summer read." Read more
"I really enjoyed this book. I've read most of Elena Aitken's books, so it was no surprise how good it was...." Read more
Customers enjoy the storyline. They find the plot interesting and different from most love stories. The book is perfect for romance novels, contemporary novels, chick lit, and romantic comedies. Readers appreciate the realistic and believable characters.
"...This book is perfect for those whole love romance novels, contemporary novels, chick lit, and the Mountain Castle Lodge and/ or the Springs series...." Read more
"...The characters are realistic & believable. The writing is so intense & emotional you find yourself experiencing the same emotions as the characters...." Read more
"...This was an interesting story with MC's who loved each other but had different perspectives...." Read more
"...He is so considerate and caring and wants to make sure he is not the only one whose dreams come true...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2015Kylie and Malcolm were first introduced to is via their story in the Invitation to Eden series. This is a continuation of those love story.
I enjoyed the fact that this novel was written with a slightly different slant. First, it took place more on Stone Summit, the new ski recreational are just above the Springs resort. Second, that this was also a "coming of age" book, so to speak, in regard to Kylie recognizing and following her dream. Third, that passive/aggressive behavior I the part of both Kylie and Malcolm led to so many misunderstandings between the two that the fact that their relationship actually was able to be saved and made that much stinger. It will be interesting to see how they work out the next few years...but it would be nice if Malcolm was better able to balance his work/love life love more reasonably for the next few years. If anyone can do it, I believe these two can...
This book was written with such great emotion and in a manner that draws the reader in from the beginning and keeps them engaged to the end of the novel. It is written in such a way that the reader is able to empathize and better understand each of the characters feelings and thought processes as they each work through their individual issues as well as those as a couple.
I enjoyed this novel a great deal and the different take it took in regard to Kiley and Malcolm's relationship since Eden. It ha become stronger in many respects and has weakened in several others.
This book is perfect for those whole love romance novels, contemporary novels, chick lit, and the Mountain Castle Lodge and/ or the Springs series. I highly recommend this novel, as well as any of the of the books/series written by Elena Aktken.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2016Malcolm a twin n trust me him n Marcus being identical caused some big trouble...especial with girlfriends n dates....Big trouble especially when Marcus dated Kylie n he broke her heart n Malcom was her friend. Later all the best memories where of Malcom the twin switch. The are starting a business n a relationship now can they juggle n survive? ..some tough issues to resolve..enjoyable book.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2016Kylie, Malcolm & Marcus make an interesting love triangle. Malcolm & Marcus are brothers & are both interested in Kylie. Malcolm is trying to get his new ski resort opened & functioning. Kylie is his girlfriend & is feeling left out & ignored. She is also trying to find her own path & doesn't want to just be taken care of by a guy. Marcus comes up for opening day at the resort. He is Kylie's ex & is more playful & less intense than his brother.
I loved this book!! The story just reaches out & grabs you & keeps you involved to the end. The characters are realistic & believable. The writing is so intense & emotional you find yourself experiencing the same emotions as the characters. I was as mad as Kylie when Malcolm expected her to waitress at his party instead of being by his side. I wanted to just reach out & shake him to make him see what was going on. However, when Kylie grabbed Marcus & kissed him in front of Malcolm, I wanted to slap her. I knew how I wanted them to end up but there were enough twists & turns that I wasn't positive I knew the ending. I would recommend this book to anyone that loves contemporary romance. This book is a follow up from an Invitation to Eden book but can easily be read as a stand alone.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2016Summit of Desire is book one of the Stone Summit trilogy by Elena Aitken. It is set on the Stone Summit ski resort near Cedar Springs. It is set at the opening of the Summit.
Malcolm Stone is working very hard to make sure the opening of Stone Summit is successful. He worked very hard to set up the ski resort and hopefully having a good ski day for the towns’ people will help. It will culminate in a party on New Year’s Eve. Everything must be perfect. He has even asked his girlfriend, Katie, to address the wait staff and make sure they are on the same page. Ever since he told Katie how he felt about her, he has wanted to take care of her. He still was unsure about her feelings for his twin brother, Marcus. However, he still invited Marcus to the grand opening.
Katie Wilson has been unsure about her part in Malcolm’s life. She had watched her Mother wilt as her Father became a workaholic and put his work before his wife and child. She loved her Father; but didn’t seem to like his always putting his work before his wife or his daughter. Katie had her dreams but had put them on hold while she worked as a waitress. Now she feels Malcolm is putting his work before her and expecting her to accept whatever scraps he throws her. She knows they need to talk; but she isn’t sure it will help. However, she asks for a break in their relationship.
Will the break be permanent? Is it an excuse to go back to Marcus? It throws Malcolm for a loop; but what will he do?
It is a cute little book and makes a great summer read.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2016Kylie and Malcolm are in a relationship but Kylie's reservations about herself cause her to ask for a break. Kylie is hesitant to communicate her problems to Malcolm which leads to a lot of angst for both of them.
This was an interesting story with MC's who loved each other but had different perspectives. Kylie was in her mid-twenties but hadn't yet decided what she wanted to do as a career. When Malcolm was opening his successful ski resort, he was too busy to spend much time with her making her realize that she wanted to pursue her dreams of being a nurse.
I felt for Kylie's pain and indecision and was happy that she finally talked with her friends about her troubles. It took her much longer to work things out with Malcolm who turned out to be very understanding and supportive.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2016I really enjoyed this book. I've read most of Elena Aitken's books, so it was no surprise how good it was. Kylie was torn between two brothers, but realized who her heart really belonged too. It took her awhile to get around to talking (really talking) to Malcum to make him understand what she wanted in life, but she finally got around to it. Good book.
Top reviews from other countries
- TedstoadReviewed in Canada on May 28, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Wendy
Wow! What a delicious read. This is my second Elena Aitken novel, and was even better than the last one. I am looking forward to Seth and Cynthia's story. Read this one - I have no doubt that you will love it.
- C J.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Excellent read
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Love this series of books
- Nade_7Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2015
3.0 out of 5 stars Didn't quite reach the summit...
I read this following their Eden story to see what happened with the characters. It has sweet moments and I liked Malcolm. I couldn't help thinking Kylie was much too immature, very confused and insecure with no real reason. Her behaviour was more suited to YA fiction. The issues created were blown way out of proportion and could have been a much shorter story. No plans to read more from this author, die hard fans only.