The Front Runner By Elsie Silver < 2026 >

As they spend time together, Mira discovers that Stefan is not the "bad guy" everyone claims. He is protective, fiercely loyal to his younger sister, Nadia, and carrying the weight of a tragic family history. Their "simple transaction" quickly evolves into deep emotional and physical tension.

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. As they spend time together, Mira discovers that