By Elsie Silver — The Front Runner

by Elsie Silver is the third book in the Gold Rush Ranch series. It is a steamy, small-town romance that centers on the "enemies-to-lovers" and "fake dating" tropes, set against the high-stakes backdrop of thoroughbred horse racing. Core Story Summary

The plot follows , a no-nonsense equine veterinarian, and Stefan Dalca , a wealthy but misunderstood ranch owner often viewed as the town's "villain". The Front Runner by Elsie Silver

Stefan agrees to let his mare nurse the foal, but only if Mira agrees to three fake dates with him. Though Mira’s friends and the community despise Stefan, she secretly accepts the transaction to save the foal. by Elsie Silver is the third book in

The story features a significant mid-point plot twist involving Stefan's biological father, later confirmed in the epilogue to be Hank , a central figure from the Gold Rush Ranch community. Main Characters The Front Runner (Gold Rush Ranch, #3) - Goodreads Stefan agrees to let his mare nurse the