REVIEW: Summit by Jillian D Wray (Ricochet Ridge #3)

SUMMIT

Ricochet Ridge - Book Four

by Jillian D Wray

Release Date: May 28, 2026

Review

The final story in the Richochet Ridge series was the darkest for sure.

I loved the couple together; they are both lovely men, and it was definitely an interesting predicament; one who lies because he struggles to trust and the other who struggles to trust someone who lies.

Zeke has lived one hell of a tough life and can’t seem to catch a break. Despite it all, he’s a sweet soul.

Christian, on the other hand, has lived a life of privilege and wealth, but that means he’s never really experienced a life of his own or been sure that his friends are his friends.

But in order to carve out a future, they have to deal with an abusive to-be-ex boyfriend and the publicity of being wealthy and interesting to the media.

I did struggle with parts of this story. There is a lot of on-page domestic and sexual violence, which I’m not entirely sure was necessary for the story.

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Synopsis

SUMMIT

One of them is hiding billions. The other is hiding bruises. But on the summit, it's hard to hide for long.

The Boss

Christian T. Devereaux is tired of being seen as a bank account instead of a man. When his family buys a Montana ski resort, he’s happy to be the boots on the ground and take a break from his fast-paced New York City lifestyle. Only, instead of arriving in a suit, spouting orders, he arrives as "Talon," a seasonal worker looking for a fresh start. He wants a true picture of his investment—but he never expected the most valuable thing on the mountain to be the host with the haunted eyes.

The Host

For twenty-two-year-old Zeke, every day is a performance. He’s the smiling face of the resort’s top restaurant, but behind the scenes, he’s just trying to survive. Trapped in a toxic relationship and living paycheck to paycheck, Zeke doesn’t have room for a distraction—especially not a sexy, kind-hearted newcomer who treats him like he matters.

The Risk

Talon has the power to fix all of Zeke's problems with a single wire transfer. But Zeke doesn’t want charity, and he definitely doesn't want pity. He wants to be seen for who he is, not what he lacks. As the Montana winter grows colder and darker, the tension between them reaches a breaking point, and it’s a race to see whose truth will be revealed first.

How do you save someone who refuses to be a victim? And how can Zeke trust a man who’s done nothing but lie since the day they met?

Cross-Class Romance

Hurt/Comfort

Boss x Employee

Secret Identity

Summit is a steamy, slow-burn MM billionaire romance featuring a secret identity, a heart-of-gold hero, and a healing journey that proves love conquers all. Set against the snowy peaks of a Montana winter, it does end with an HEA.

TRIGGER WARNING: This book features on-page domestic violence (not between the MCs). If this is a triggering topic for you, please consider skipping this book.

About Jillian D Wray

Jillian lives in North Carolina with her incredibly supportive husband and three awesome stepkids. After over ten years in the healthcare industry, it was time to pursue a new passion. An avid reader her whole life, she sat down one night and let the words begin to flow. Four hours and ten thousand words later, a love of writing was discovered.

She writes spicy, bingeable reads that encourage self-discovery and come with all the angst and excitement of a new relationship.

When she isn’t reading or writing, you can either find her in her vegetable garden, at CrossFit™, or on a plane headed toward her next adventure.

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