The Front Runner van Elsie Silver is the third part in the Gold Rush Ranch series. This novel in the small-town romance genre combines horses, the racing world, and rivalry. The story centers on a stubborn veterinarian and a man who is used to winning.
Dr. Mira Thorne is the dedicated horse veterinarian at Gold Rush Ranch. She’s sharp, loyal, and used to performing under pressure. Stefan Dalca is an ambitious racehorse owner with everything on the line: his reputation, money, and his place in the horse world.
A crisis at the racetrack and caring for a vulnerable foal connect their lives, creating a field of tension that they want to keep strictly professional. In Ruby Creek, however, secrets are hard to keep—especially when the characters collide with each other.
This front runner is suitable for readers who love small-town and ranch romance, rivals-to-lovers, workplace tension, and spicy BookTok novels.

