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The Front Runner

Gold Rush Ranch, Book 3

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The Front Runner

By: Elsie Silver
Narrated by: Zachary Webber, Soneela Nankani
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Stefan Dalca is infuriatingly handsome. And annoyingly persistent. We’re supposed to hate each other. But apparently he didn’t get the memo, because he’s been asking me out for years.

And I always say no. Until today.

Today he has something that I desperately need. Today he’s a savior, and I’m his prize.

Our time together starts out as a simple transaction. Three dates. No touching. No telling anyone. And definitely no falling in love.

But with every intimate conversation, and each stolen glance, the tension between us builds.

The way he looks at me gives me butterflies. And when he finally touches me? We sizzle.

Stefan makes me feel seen in a way no other person has before. He cherishes my words as passionately as my body.

He makes me laugh. He makes me blush. He calls me kitten.

He’s not the villain he’s been made out to be.

And suddenly I find myself longing for him in a way the people closest to me wouldn’t approve of or understand.

Giving in to Stefan Dalca is playing with fire.

But with him I don’t even mind the heat.

©2021, 2022, 2024 Elsie Silver (P)2024 Elsie Silver
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An amazing story; and the narration? Wonderfully perfect!

I read the book and now I’ve listened to the story and couldn’t love it more. Stefan (the horse rancher everyone seems to hate) falls for the town veterinarian and their slow burn romance is a delight. I loved every moment of this story.

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Beautiful complicated storyline

I’ll say it a million times but Elsie Silver is the master at writing female friendships. In addition the found family in this story is complicated and heart warming. I’m actually surprised Stefan Dalcas redemption was this moving. Also Mira is a badass.

The storyline is very complex with lots of trauma. I love the how the trust slowly builds between Stefan and Mira. I like how Billie and Stefan are linked. It’s tightly and brilliantly written. LOVED the bonus epilogue in this audio version. Can’t get enough of this entire found family.

great audio Zachary Webber did a good job with Stefan’s complicated accent. It did drop at the beginning of each new chapter but he easily recovered it.

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And this is just getting better and better

I am obsessed with this series. In the first book, I was not a fan of Stefan and I don’t know what Elsie did, some kind of magic but I freaking love him now. Mira and him are just perfect together. I love the narrators in this audiobook so much they gave life to these characters.

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Superb narration!

My favorite story of the series. Both narrators gave an excellent performance. This may very well be my new favorite from Webber. 100% awesome!

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Entertaining Horsey Romance

Misunderstood, rich and handsome bad boy works to win the love of a bright, caring and generous female veterinarian who is just plain too good for him. Lots of horse care, longing and hot sex.
The narrators do a great job.

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Perfection Narration and a Perfect Romance!

Loved Mira and Stefan’s story! The chemistry between them really came out in the narration. Was hooked from chapter 1!

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Stefan Isn’t Who I Thought!

When I read the blurb for The Front Runner, I ALMOST didn’t buy it bc it was Stefan’s story. I couldn’t fathom how he could become a book boyfriend I’d root for. But Silvers did the unfathomable! And I was thrilled when Stefan and Mira found their HEA!

I love the progression of the stories in his series. They really need to be read in order. Silvers ticks off all the boxes for me: likeable main characters, both steamy and sweet, excellent narration, and WONDERFUL epilogues! Her epilogues are truly phenomenal. Highly recommend the series!

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Zachary Webber

He is just amazing at bringing the story to life. I’ll listen to anything he narrates! The story is also good.

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So glad the narrators did the book justice 🥹

I rarely write reviews but Front Runner is my favorite Elsie book & I’ve been eagerly awaiting for the audiobook. Zachary is one of my top male narrators & Soneela has become one of my favorite female narrators.
I’m super picky about narrators lmao. They both were amazing for Mira & Stefan & truly brought the story to life for me. Damn near brought tears to my eyes on the suspenseful chapters lol! I was also SO pleased they did the bonus chapter too! I can’t get enough of them & that felt like such a sweet way to end the audiobook 💖
Highly, highly recommend. I pretty much finished it in two sittings.

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Tropes: fake dating, small town romance

This is Stefan (the “villain”) and Mira’s story. Mira is the town vet (and besties with Billie and Violet) who takes care of all the town horses. When she has a foal who needs a mom and Stefan has a mom who needs a baby they strike a deal. Stefan will help out if Mira agrees to go on three dates with him…and boy do sparks fly!

Mira and Stefan have had chemistry since book 1 of this series and I loved seeing them fall in love. Also Stefan is a sweetheart and I loved his character and how much he loved and supported Mira. Can’t wait for the next one!!

The audio was phenomenal!!!! Zachary Webber and Soneela Nankani were immaculate!!!!

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