Professional bull rider Emmett Bush is not looking for love. He’s looking for a paycheck to save his family’s farm from bankruptcy. So, when he agrees to be the leading man on a hot new reality dating show, Romance Ranch, he’s already decided it’s all one big performance.
Until Julia Silva walks onto his property. Smart, snarky, beautiful, and off-limits in more ways than one. As the location consultant on set and the little sister of his most bitter professional rival, she’s the last woman who should pique his interest.
Julia has been warned about Emmett. She knows better than to fall for his cocky swagger, broad shoulders, and smoldering good looks. Plus, she’s sworn off relationships.
But as Julia and Emmett work together, mutual distaste grows into an unexpected connection and then… something more.
Soon, they find themselves searching for excuses to spend time together and out of reach of the cameras. Knowing glances. Stolen kisses. Secret rendezvous.
Still, Emmett signed up to play the role of an eligible bachelor searching for the one. His family’s land and legacy depend on him completing the show.
The problem is, he’s already fallen in love.
Just not with a contestant.
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Small-town contemporary romance filled with high-stakes tension and witty banter has found a major audience through Western and contemporary series like Chestnut Springs and Rose Hill. Elsie Silver is a #1 New York Times bestselling author known for writing steamy, emotionally charged stories about headstrong heroines and the compelling love interests who bring them to their knees. Her work frequently explores tropes such as rivals-to-lovers, forbidden romance, and slow-burn relationships that culminate in dramatic romantic payoffs.
Silver was born and raised in Canada. Before launching her career as a romance novelist, she worked as a freelance academic editor. During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, when her editing work dried up and she spent her days caring for her toddler while her husband worked as an essential worker, Silver turned to reading romance novels at a rapid pace. She began writing her own novels shortly thereafter, starting as an independent author. Following widespread success with self-published releases, including her Gold Rush Ranch and Chestnut Springs series, she expanded into traditional publishing with major publishers.
Silver's signature narrative style centers on sharp dialogue, heavy romantic tension, and protective heroes matched with strong, independent heroines. Her books consistently feature humorous banter, high emotional stakes, and a deliberate slow burn that builds steadily before reaching an intense climax. Across her small-town settings, her stories balance lighthearted moments with deep emotional conflict, drawing on popular tropes such as single parents, workplace rivalries, fake dating, and forced proximity.
