Book: Summit by Jillian D. Wray
Reviewed by Maggie Hayes
Rating: 4.5/5
ARC REVIEW
Summit by Jillian D. Wray
⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5)
Talon and Zeke’s boss x employee secret identity romance is easily the angstiest relationship on Ricochet Ridge.
When Talon meets Zeke, he’s trapped in a toxic relationship that has worn him down for years, unable to see a way out until Talon quietly shows him something better. Zeke doesn’t know Talon is actually the billionaire owner of Ricochet and Summit, the restaurant where he works. Instead, he just sees a man who notices the little things—whether he’s eaten, how he takes his coffee, the quiet details that make someone feel cared for.
And honestly, Talon completely owned my heart. More than anything, he wants to be loved for who he is rather than what he has. Meeting Zeke under the safety of anonymity gives him a chance to build something real without his wealth hanging over everything. He’s kind, generous, protective, and deeply loyal to the people he loves. Every action he takes comes from a desire to care for others without expecting anything in return.
The romance itself is definitely a slow burn, but it needs to be. Zeke spends much of the book untangling himself emotionally from his ex and learning how to exist in a healthier space before he’s truly ready for a relationship. Because of that, the connection between him and Talon feels incredibly earned. Their relationship leans sweeter than sensual, though the chemistry is absolutely there, and I loved watching them slowly build a foundation rooted in trust, safety, and support.
Honestly, this relationship felt like it was built to last long after the final page.
I’m so sad to leave Ricochet Ridge, but I cannot wait to see what Jillian D. Wray writes next.
Thank you to the author and The Author Agency for providing an ARC!