Synopsis
Vaughn Harding heads from the city to small-town Ruby Creek, intent on revitalizing his family’s ranch and the scandal attached to its name in the wake of his grandfather’s unexpected passing. He needs a win, and when he hires Billie Black to train his best but most stubborn racehorse, he hopes she can deliver.
Billie is talented. Whip-smart. Sassy. And so damn tempting. She and Vaughn clash from the moment they meet, but he can’t stop thinking about her. And in a small town, on an even smaller farm, it’s hard to keep their distance. Even harder to keep their friction from turning into fire. With every smart-mouthed comment, every game they play, Vaughn ends up wanting more. Her lips. Her trust. Her heart. Billie Black is the whole package, and possibly the only one who can save Vaughn’s business—and him.
Vaughn wants it all. But at what cost?
Because for the first time, he doesn’t just want to win races…he wants to win the girl.
Thoughts
This, book one in the Gold Rush Ranch series, is the third book I have read by Silver, and I loved this cowboy romance just as much as the others. Vaughn and Billie are each characters with strong personalities, and when they come together, sparks fly sky-high!
This enemies to lovers / forbidden romance love story was so much fun to read. Billie is a badass who had to work twice as hard as a man to achieve her goals. Vaughn wears suits, as well as cowboy hats. Need I say more? I enjoyed all of the equestrian references and really loved the happily ever after.
If you enjoy contemporary romance and haven not checked out Elsie Silver’s books yet, I recommend picking one up!
This or That
City Slicker or Country Boy