Summit of Desire: A Relationship in Trouble Small Town Romance

3.75 stars. I received this book for an honest review. I should start off by saying that this book is a first in a trilogy, however, it's actually the 5th in a series. While it can be read as a stand-alone, it would be much more enjoyable and informative to have read the others in the series first so one would be more familiar with the back story of various supporting characters. It's a sweet love story that shows that love is rarely simple. The main character, Kylie, knows she loves Malcolm, but finds herself not only dealing with issues from her past, but needing to figure out who she is as an individual. Malcolm just wants to take care of Kylie, the love of his life, but tends to present this in an over-bearing, controlling manner. It's a bit cliche, and yet something many couples struggle with and must grapple with in order to move forward. The need for clear communication, the fact that it often takes awhile to figure out what is wrong, who we are, and what we want, is very real and applicable to most of us. It's a sweet, easy-to-read story that many of us can relate to. I love that the story ends where a side character's story takes off. I am eager to pick up the next book right away and continue on with these likable and relatable characters.

I enjoyed this story very much. The book is well written, and the story line is quite realistic, you can imagine such a situation arising. Malcolm is so busy preparing for the opening of his new ski resort that he doesn't notice that Kylie is becoming increasingly unhappy. Most of what she is unhappy about stems from her perception of her parents marriage, not really from her own relationship, but she doesn't realise that most of her concerns are only a reality in her head. A good story, with a satisfying ending. Worth 4.5 stars. I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

I enjoyed the book overall, it was well written with the perfect blend of drama and romance. The only issue that I had though was with Kylie. I didn't like how indecisive she was and that she did what she did on New Years Eve (no spoilers from me). There's no way that I could do that and expect my significant other to just stand there and be okay with it. There was very little communication between Kylie and Malcolm, which was frustrating because that's very important in any kind of relationship. I really didn't see the two of them staying together because of the lack of communication (among other things) and was very surprised at the ending. Even though Kylie wasn't sure what she wanted, Malcolm kept pushing into her life and kept showing how much he loved her and wanted to be with her. In the end, you do get the HEA.