

Working as a nanny for the world’s grumpiest single dad should have been simple. Except I can’t keep my eyes off him. And he can’t keep his hands off of me.
Cade Eaton is thirteen years older than I am and barely looks my way. Until I get him into the hot tub one night for a game of truth or dare. Then all bets are off—and so are our clothes.
He’s gruff, a little rough around the edges. But broad-shouldered ranchers with calloused hands and filthy mouths are this city girl’s kryptonite. So who am I to resist?
But it’s in our quiet moments together that he softens. It’s when he takes care of me that I realize his hardened exterior is just a façade. It’s when I watch him go all sweet with his little boy that I really fall for him.
Someone convinced him once that his best wasn’t good enough. But I’ve never felt more cherished than I do in his arms.
My contract may say this arrangement is only for two months.
But my heart says this is forever.
Working as a nanny for the world’s grumpiest single dad should have been simple. Except I can’t keep my eyes off him. And he can’t keep his hands off of me.
Cade Eaton is thirteen years older than I am and barely looks my way. Until I get him into the hot tub one night for a game of truth or dare. Then all bets are off—and so are our clothes.
He’s gruff, a little rough around the edges. But broad-shouldered ranchers with calloused hands and filthy mouths are this city girl’s kryptonite. So who am I to resist?
But it’s in our quiet moments together that he softens. It’s when he takes care of me that I realize his hardened exterior is just a façade. It’s when I watch him go all sweet with his little boy that I really fall for him.
Someone convinced him once that his best wasn’t good enough. But I’ve never felt more cherished than I do in his arms.
My contract may say this arrangement is only for two months.
But my heart says this is forever.
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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.
6 books in catalog
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.
Chestnut Springs
Chestnut Springs