The Front Runner By Elsie Silver «Works 100%»

The story features a significant mid-point plot twist involving Stefan's biological father, later confirmed in the epilogue to be Hank , a central figure from the Gold Rush Ranch community. Main Characters The Front Runner (Gold Rush Ranch, #3) - Goodreads

When a prized mare dies at Gold Rush Ranch, leaving behind an orphaned foal (Loki) that desperately needs a surrogate mother, Mira is forced to ask Stefan for help. 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. The story features a significant mid-point plot twist

The plot follows , a no-nonsense equine veterinarian, and Stefan Dalca , a wealthy but misunderstood ranch owner often viewed as the town's "villain". Though Mira’s friends and the community despise Stefan,