In a small town called Halfway, family holiday traditions play a crucial role in shaping relationships and community bonds. As residents navigate the joys and challenges of their customs, the story explores the significance of these traditions in their lives, highlighting the connections formed through shared experiences and celebrations. The narrative delves into how these rituals impact personal growth and the dynamics within families, making it a heartwarming tale of love, belonging, and the spirit of togetherness.
Elena Aitken Book order
Elena Aitken is a celebrated author whose work resonates with readers through compelling romance and women's fiction. Her narratives often explore themes of connection and personal growth, drawing readers into stories that feel both aspirational and deeply relatable. Aitken's writing style invites readers into a world where dreams are pursued and happy endings are within reach.






- 2023
- 2020
Composing Myself
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The worst kind of lie is the one you tell yourself. For Whitney Monroe, it's always been easier to lie about who her mother was than face the shame and judgement that would surely follow the truth. Raised by her grandmother, Whitney has always managed to keep her two worlds separate, even if it means lying to everyone-especially herself. But those lies suddenly become much harder to keep when Reid Phillips, a struggling musician and her not-entirely-welcome new roommate complicates things by seeing right through her carefully constructed walls and challenging her compartmentalized life. Now with Grams seriously ill, her mother's life in turmoil and her dream job and relationship on the line, it's more important than ever for Whitney to hold everything together. But when that means being honest with everyone-starting with herself, is Whitney strong enough to do what it takes?
- 2020
Needing Happily Ever After
- 218 pages
- 8 hours of reading
USA Today Bestselling Author, Elena Aitken invites you to celebrate happily ever after in her brand new, sexy-sweet series that will make you say, "I do!" Billionaire Damon Banks has everything he could ever want. Almost. When his childhood home goes up for sale, there's nothing he wants more. The catch? The seller-his father-insists it be sold to a married couple. No problem. Katie Langdon has been Damon's best friend since kindergarten and there's nothing she wouldn't do for him. Including being his fake fiancé. They already know each other better than anyone else. How hard could it be? But as their wedding date quickly approaches, pretending turns out to be much harder than either of them expected, especially since feelings neither of them ever thought they'd feel become very real. As the lines between real and fake become blurred, Damon and Katie must find a way to see clearly, or risk losing true love for good.
- 2020
Choosing Happily Ever After
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Elena Aitken's new series blends romance and charm, inviting readers to experience the joys of love and commitment. With a focus on "happily ever after," the stories promise a delightful mix of sexy and sweet moments, perfect for those who believe in celebrating love. Each tale is designed to resonate with readers, making them yearn for their own romantic adventures.
- 2018
Accidental Gifts
- 132 pages
- 5 hours of reading
She isn't who she pretends to be. He's falling for a lie. Is their connection strong enough for the truth? Tess has spent her whole life playing it safe and she likes it that way. Mostly. But sometimes life doesn't go according to plan and with her emergency fund dwindling, Tess has no choice but to pose as a consultant for an adventure center. It's the exact opposite of playing it safe, but how hard could it be? It isn't hard for Max to see that the woman hired to consult on his new project might be gorgeous, but she is most definitely not an expert in outdoor adventure centers. He should call her on her lie, but there's something about her that he can't resist. Keeping to her story gets harder than Tess expected, especially as her feelings for Max start to grow. She can't keep it up much longer, but telling the truth could ruin everything-including the chance for love.
- 2018
When We Were Us
- 286 pages
- 11 hours of reading
She no longer knows who she is or what she wants. He blames himself for her pain. Is their marriage strong enough to survive their greatest hurt? Christy Thomas has built her entire life around the dream of being a mother and raising a family with her high school sweetheart, Mark. After years of infertility, doctors, treatments and heartbreaking disappointments, that dream seems further away than ever before. All Christy's ever wanted is to be a mother. Without that she doesn't know who she is anymore or what she wants from life. Mark loves his wife unconditionally but can't bear knowing that he failed to give her the family she so desperately wants. At the very time when they should be coming together, their pain is pulling them apart. Is this challenge more than their marriage can withstand? Or will they be able to see past their individual hurts and come together again to have their own second chance at love-together?
- 2017
Tempting Gifts
- 140 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Fall in love again at Castle Mountain LodgeWorking in the children’s club at the Lodge, reputation is important which is why Lisa Gibbs is tired of the party boys only looking for a one-night stand. She’s serious about her life and career, and she won’t let anything—or anyone—get in the way of that. Jason Porter will do anything to make his twin sister and his favorite nephew happy. Including attending a dreaded family reunion at the Lodge. But hanging out in the mountains has its perks—like the beautiful woman in charge of the kids club.And flirting’s safe, because the last thing he wants is a relationship. And the last thing Lisa wants is any sort of attention from Jason—no matter how funny and handsome he is—especially if it could cost her the job she loves.But when their concern for the little boy they both care about, forces the two of them together, will they let their walls down long enough to see that what they’ve both been avoiding, may be the one thing that saves them?
- 2017
Goodbye Gifts
- 136 pages
- 5 hours of reading
He's not looking for anything serious. She likes things just the way they are. Falling in love couldn't come at a worse time. Driven and hardworking, Carmen has spent her whole life building a career she loves and it's always been enough for her. Hasn't it? Dylan's always been business focused himself. Now more than ever, he needs to focus on the future. But even the busiest workaholics can use a little distraction, and that's all spending time together is-a distraction. Nothing more. What neither of them counted on was falling so hard for the other. Especially when a relationship couldn't come at a worse time for either of them. But when it comes to love-sometimes there is no such thing as perfect timing.
- 2017
Promised Gifts
- 130 pages
- 5 hours of reading
She was in love with her brother's best friend. He broke her heart. Time heals...but is it enough for a second chance? It's been eight years since Marissa had her heart broken by her teenage crush who just happened to be her brother's best friend. She'd been so sure he'd felt the same...but his humiliating laughter still echoes in her mind. Nick hasn't been able to stop thinking about what could have been all those years ago if only he'd followed his heart the night Marissa confessed her love. But the timing had been right, and there was the guy code. He couldn't date his best friend's little sister-ever. Now her brother is getting married, and with both of them in the wedding party, Marissa won't be able to avoid Nick for much longer. But she has no reason to be nervous. After all, she's no longer an uncertain teenager and those feelings are long gone-or are they?
- 2017
Mistaken Gifts
- 152 pages
- 6 hours of reading
A high maintenance city girl. A rough around the edges cowboy. Sparks will fly...but will opposites really attract? Eva's determined to plan her best friend's dream wedding...even if it is at a lodge in the mountains. More familiar with limos than horses, Eva's going to need some help. But pulling off the perfect wedding isn't going to be easy, especially with Jeff, the all too handsome cowboy determined to get in her way. It's way too easy to push the city girl's buttons, and Jeff's enjoying every minute of it. The sparks that keep flying between them are definitely keeping things interesting and there's no way either of them can deny the attraction between them. But Eva's sworn off men and even if she did allow herself to act on the feelings that keep growing stronger, there's the small matter of her 'fake date' to deal with. Opposites will definitely attract, but only if they can get out of their own way long enough to see what they could have-together.