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A False Start: A Small Town Brother's Best Friend Romance (Gold Rush Ranch) Paperback – March 11, 2022

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I kissed my best friend’s little sister, and the world stood still.

That night we were two perfect strangers, the town’s grumpy recluse and a gorgeous girl in the back of a bar. Until we weren’t.

Because Nadia Dalca isn’t just some girl. She’s the girl I can’t have. Fourteen years younger than me and completely off-limits.

My plan is to stay away, but the universe keeps pushing us together. It’s like some sort of cosmic joke, to give me a taste of something so electric—so real—something that breathed life back into me.

Because I can look, but I can’t touch.

Her sinful curves, her light-hearted laughter, her wild side . . . I’m addicted to every last bit of her.

And when she turns those sultry eyes on me––the ones so full of longing and so free of judgement? I’ve always considered myself a strong man. But when she looks at me I’m weak.

To give in to our connection would be a betrayal. My life is beyond complicated, and she has the world at her fingertips. Her brother is the only family she has left, and sad as it sounds, he’s also my only friend.

But I kissed her again anyway.

And now I can’t stop.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09TYS9BCS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (March 11, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 438 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8430409661
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.04 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1.1 x 8 inches
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Elsie Silver is a Canadian author of sassy, sexy, small town romance who loves a good book boyfriend and the strong heroines who bring them to their knees. She lives just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia with her husband, son, and three dogs and has been voraciously reading romance books since before she was probably supposed to.

She loves cooking and trying new foods, traveling, and spending time with her boys–especially outdoors. Elsie has also become a big fan of her quiet five am mornings, which is when most of her writing happens. It’s during this time that she can sip a cup of hot coffee and dream up a fictional world full of romantic stories to share with her readers.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Customers find the humor and spice in the book perfect. They also say the writing is easy to read and lose yourself in. Readers describe the book as great and the reading experience as great. They mention the storyline as sweet, with emotion and love between the characters. Customers also praise the characters as good and the emotional journey for Griff and Nadia as hard fought.

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54 customers mention "Storyline"49 positive5 negative

Customers find the storyline sweet, beautiful, and phenomenal. They also say it's the best ending to the series.

"...I loved everything about it! The storyline, characters,scenery, and all the emotions you feel reading it!..." Read more

"...The bonus scene was absolutely perfect & I love that each book has had a little bit about all the couples in this universe!..." Read more

"...Griffin was cute and his story was different. I really wish I got more from them both though...." Read more

"...This was such a beautiful story about waiting for the right timing, healing together, and working through your past...." Read more

43 customers mention "Reading experience"43 positive0 negative

Customers find the book really good, believable, and interesting. They say it keeps them interested and can't put it down.

"This was my first book by Elsie Silver and it was Amazing! I loved everything about it!..." Read more

"This book was adorable and so incredibly swoon worthy!..." Read more

"...They have an HEA, but it is hard fought and well deserved. They don’t take shortcuts and there were a lot of tears along the way...." Read more

"...Not my favorite of the series, but still another good book from Elsie Silver." Read more

29 customers mention "Characters"29 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters in the book good, strong, and realistic. They also say the story explores realistic trauma and angst from the beginning.

"...Nadia and Griff are such amazing characters and watching them both grow through the book makes it one you can't put down!" Read more

"...They have an HEA, but it is hard fought and well deserved. They don’t take shortcuts and there were a lot of tears along the way...." Read more

"...Both characters are so multi-faceted, yet portrayed in a way that is easy to follow and keep up with...." Read more

"...Great characters. Wonderful found family. Some forbidden goodness. Secrets. Undeniable chemistry and all the banter!! You can't miss." Read more

11 customers mention "Readability"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing of the book easy to read and lose yourself in. They also mention that the relationship is well written, bold, fierce, and easy to follow.

"...I like that there were no easy answers in this book. They have an HEA, but it is hard fought and well deserved...." Read more

"...Elsie Silver's writing is easy to read and even easier to lose yourself in. Now on to Wild Love." Read more

"This was such an easy do fast read. I love anything Elsie silver writes...." Read more

"...was an age gap in this brothers best friend romance, but Nadia was written so mature because of all her life experiences, so I would forget about..." Read more

11 customers mention "Spiciness"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sweet with spice and cute.

"...Loved the banter, the tension, it was fun and sweet with spice...." Read more

"...This book has super spicy moments that I was not prepared for, it's so good. If you know, you know what I'm talking about haha...." Read more

"...Plus, Griffin is deliciously spicy in all the right ways! My favorite book in the Gold Rush Series!..." Read more

"...This was probably the spiciest of the series and I loved how Nadia went after what she wanted!..." Read more

9 customers mention "Humor"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the humor in the book perfect. They also love the banter, tension, and fun.

"...He’s grumpy, she’s feisty. Loved the banter, the tension, it was fun and sweet with spice...." Read more

"...Elsie plays with many popular troupes and writes these humorous and well thought out characters that just GIVE...." Read more

"...Stefan's younger sister who is beautiful, smart, strong-willed and hilarious...." Read more

"...With the perfect mix of humour, heat, and heart, this beautifully poignant, touching story left my romantic heart immensely satisfied while still..." Read more

6 customers mention "Book series"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book series great.

"Really enjoyed this one too. Great series, fun characters with enough differences to make them unique...." Read more

"...enough words to describe how much I loved A False Start, the entire series is great but this book stands out in so many ways!!" Read more

"...They bring each other back to the light! So good! Loved the entire series!" Read more

"This series is so underrated and this was the perfect end to it! Soooo cute and spicy of a romance loved every second!" Read more

5 customers mention "Content"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the content cute and steamy.

"This one was cute and steamy. Age gap isn’t my favorite trope but I thought that it was done well. Griffin was cute and his story was different...." Read more

"...It was scorching hot and no other scenes could ever compare. “..." Read more

"...With the perfect mix of humour, heat, and heart, this beautifully poignant, touching story left my romantic heart immensely satisfied while still..." Read more

"A False Start is sexy and hot. It grabs you from the beginning and holds you til the ends...." Read more

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Age Gap x Brothers Best Friend
✩4.5✦What to Expect✦• Age gap (14 years)• Brothers best friend• Small town• Grumpy x Sunshine✦The Couple✦Griffin & Nadia✦Fav Quotes✦“I thought you looked like you were supposed to be mine”“Meet you at the top, Sinclarie?”“Meet you at the top, Wildflower”“My girl. My Reason. My Wildflower. Forever”✦Thoughts✦I am always here for an age gap romance & a brothers best friend romance and this one was deliciously good. Also, talk about starting off with a bang lol. The connection & chemistry between these two was hot af, that tent scene! I enjoyed seeing the evolution of Mira from The Front Runner. But I loved these two together so much, the last 25% really got me in my feels. We stan a man who doesn’t want to hold back a woman from reaching her goals. But Griffin is this grumpy misunderstood man, and I just wanted to hug him.
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Monica C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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This was my first book by Elsie Silver and it was Amazing! I loved everything about it! The storyline, characters,scenery, and all the emotions you feel reading it! Nadia and Griff are such amazing characters and watching them both grow through the book makes it one you can't put down!
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Shannah
4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars!
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This book was adorable and so incredibly swoon worthy! The bonus scene was absolutely perfect & I love that each book has had a little bit about all the couples in this universe! I love the way we get to know how everyone at gold rush ranch (and cascade acres) turns out! Absolutely beautiful stories! Every single one of them! This story was about two people healing together but also supporting each other while they healed separately as well. The way Griffin would do literally anything for Nadia was adorable. I’m sad to see this series end but really loved all the books in it! I especially loved that they all got a happily ever after! Can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Taming a Wildflower ❤️🏇🏈💙
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
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Of all the books in the series, Mira and Griffin’s is the one most full of angst. It’s always a good story when two broken people find each other, and they begin to heal.

I like that there were no easy answers in this book. They have an HEA, but it is hard fought and well deserved. They don’t take shortcuts and there were a lot of tears along the way.

Mira is strong but also compassionate. Griffin is fighting demons, but a hard worker and loyal man. Together, despite the age gap and the obstacles, they finally put it all together.

I loved the ending and how this family keeps growing and giving.
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Courtney Blackistone
3.0 out of 5 stars left wanting more
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023
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This one was cute and steamy. Age gap isn’t my favorite trope but I thought that it was done well. Griffin was cute and his story was different. I really wish I got more from them both though. Griff was the washed up “it” boy and a former Super Bowl Champ. It just didn’t feel like it at all. I don’t know what was missing but it just didn’t feel real to me. I also was left wanting more from Nadia. Her story was tragic but didn’t feel fleshed out. It sounds bad but I wanted more trauma. I wanted to know more about her story not just that there was one. We never got below the surface for her and I think it would have added so much to her story arc. Silver is a go to author for me so while I was a little disappointed with this one, I WILL be reading everything else she ever writes!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wildflowers will make me think of this book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023
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“I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life. But you’re not one of them. You’re the happiest accident I’ve ever known. The very best decision I’ve ever made. My reason.”

I LOVED how this book spanned a few years. I LOVED all the wildflower talk, and I will definitely think back to this book whenever I see wildflowers (or hear the word). I LOVED the letters that were sent. I LOVED what happened with the horse, and the dog. The meet cute was okay. Not my favorite, but at the same time not the worst I've read. It was definitely memorable though.

I LOVED the dreams that Nadia had for her life. Fear may have been holding her back a bit, but once she got the tiniest push she was off and running. I really feel that Stefan and Mira getting together was a good thing for Nadia. It gave her someone to look up to, that had similar passions, and could encourage her in life. One thing I wish was that we had been privy to the conversation between her and Stefan regarding what happened after he left Romania. But at the same time her sharing, with her brother, what she experienced probably couldn't fit into the story flow.

Griffin intrigued me, but I feel his story wasn't fully shared. I still don't know this character all that well. He's definitely a mystery. In my mind there was a missed opportunity with the entire Vegas situation. Griffin may be a man of few words, but when he does get them out they are memorable. Those wildflower letters were my favorite thing.

All in all this was a good romance. Not my favorite of the series, but still another good book from Elsie Silver.
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aubrey
5.0 out of 5 stars 5/5
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024
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I have been most excited for this book, simply because I have adored Nadia since we met her as Stephan's little sister. Knowing a bit of her background story, I knew this book would break my heart a little, and it sure did. But I didn't know just how much those broken pieces would be glued together, too.

Being someone who normally finishes a book every 2-3 days, I ripped through this book within 24 hours, it was just that good. Griff was the perfect example of grumpy and tough on the outside, but so, SO sweet on the inside. Both characters are so multi-faceted, yet portrayed in a way that is easy to follow and keep up with. I didn't feel like I was getting lost as we learned more and more about both of them, just found myself falling more in love with them.

Elsie Silver's writing is easy to read and even easier to lose yourself in. Now on to Wild Love.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Age Gap? yes please.
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
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What a way to end a series. Loved this age gap, forced proximity romance. He’s grumpy, she’s feisty. Loved the banter, the tension, it was fun and sweet with spice. Interconnected standalone books are so fun when you get a cameo of the rest of the characters in the series.
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Cindy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read! Such a special couple and story!
Reviewed in Canada on March 7, 2023
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This was the first Elsie Silver book I ever added to my TBR, and has now completed by read of her backlist!

Oh these two! Something about Griffin and Nadia together is just so wonderful.
These two had a fun first meeting, and I loved the time jump-they both still thought of the other often (much to their own dislike).
Both of these characters had trauma in their past…I found they worked so well together, understanding and support made for such a wonderful dynamic and a comfort between them.
Loved the facets of Nadia, and her resolve-knowing what she wants in life and trying her best to achieve it, hardworking and so strong. Griff is so sweet and caring, but he has his own demons he needs to face, and I loved watching his journey and growth.

These two are drawn to each other even though they fight the connection. They think they can’t act on the feelings for various reasons which add some fantastic tension! I really enjoyed their chemistry and emotional connection, I also think these two were the steamiest of the bunch!

I loved the character development in this story, and these two just melted my heart. This one brought the most emotion of the series, and what a wonderful way to end it off. Your heart went out to both of these characters, they are exactly what they each needed.

I am sad that this series had come to an end, but it was absolutely worth the read! I love this authors writing!

4.5 ⭐️
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Gabriela
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorei
Reviewed in Brazil on April 8, 2022
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Acho tão sensacional quando os personagens lutam contra os próprios demônios, superam suas próprias inseguranças. Uma leitura linda, emocional, super recomendado
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Maria Irles Galeote
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it more than words can express
Reviewed in Spain on July 6, 2024
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This book is very different from the other three. It’s deeper, more mature. Both MCs have to mature, overcome fears and demons and find themselves, become better versions of themselves.

I wasn’t expecting much from Nadia and Griffin, given what we know from the other books, but I think that’s the point. You’re supposed to see them how the world sees them and then learn their struggles, their fears and dreams. It’s a beautiful story.
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Louise
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2024
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A False Start is Nadia and Griffin’s story. I enjoyed the story of this book and really loved both of the main characters. The story was beautifully written and took me on a rollercoaster of emotions. Overall, I would recommend giving it a read.
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Lena2412
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
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What a book, what a story....
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