Canadian Elsie Silver is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon bestselling author. With her Chestnut Springs series, she has completely stormed the romance world and is now indispensable.
Elsie Silver's books are full of steamy romance, set in a small town, featuring foul-mouthed and dominant heroes and strong, feisty heroines. Precisely the combination that BookTok has fostered for years — and precisely why her fanbase eagerly awaits every new release. Zoekeenboek
But where do you start? And in what order do you read the three series? This is the complete guide.
Who is Elsie Silver?
Elsie Silver is a Canadian romance author known for her cowboy romances and small-town settings. Her books combine intense chemistry, grumpy love interests, and strong female protagonists with emotional depth that goes beyond the average contemporary romance.
She has written three main series, all set in the same universe but each readable independently.
Elsie Silver's three series
It is best to read Elsie Silver's series and books in the recommended order. This is the order Elsie Silver herself suggests. Boekenwereld
Series 1: Rose Hill
The Rose Hill series is the recommended starting point. Elsie Silver advises reading the Rose Hill series first, then the books in the Chestnut Springs series. Boekenwereld
| # | Dutch title | English title | Couple |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wild love | Wild Love | Cade & Wren |
| 2 | Wild eyes | Wild Eyes | Theo & Blythe |
| 3 | Wild side | Wild Side | Rhett & Haven |
| 4 | Wild van begeerte | Wild Heart | New 2026 |
Wild Love — part 1
Cade and Wren's story is the starting point of the Rose Hill series. Small town, intense chemistry, and a romance that slowly but surely becomes inevitable.
Start here if you are new to Elsie Silver.
Wild Eyes — part 2
Theo and Blythe's story builds on the world of Rose Hill as characters from part 1 return. The grumpy sunshine dynamic is even more prominent here.
Wild Side — part 3
Rhett and Haven — a third installment that further deepens the Rose Hill community.
Wild van begeerte — part 4 (2026)
Wild van begeerte is new in 2026 and is part of the Rose Hill series. The latest installment in the series, for fans who can't let go of the world of Rose Hill. Adorable Books
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Series 2: Chestnut Springs
The Chestnut Springs series consists of five books: Flawless, Heartless, Powerless, Hopeless, and Reckless. Fandom
| # | Dutch title | English title | Couple |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feilloos | Flawless | Summer & Rhett |
| 2 | Harteloos | Heartless | Willa & Jasper |
| 3 | Machteloos | Powerless | Violet & Luke |
| 4 | Hopeloos | Hopeless | Calla & Theo |
| 5 | Roekeloos | Reckless | Winter & Cade |
Flawless — part 1
Rhett Eaton is a professional bull rider. When a thoughtless remark lands him in trouble with a sponsor, his agent has to pull out all the stops to smooth things over. To prevent this rebellious rodeo king from making another mistake, Rhett is assigned a chaperone for the last few months of his tour. The chaperone in question is Summer Hamilton, Rhett's agent's daughter. De Slegte
Trope: Forced proximity, grumpy sunshine, forbidden romance
Heartless — part 2
Jasper is a celebrated ice hockey player and the lead in countless women's fantasies. But Sloane knows him very differently. She has been friends with Jasper since childhood and secretly in love with him for years. It is therefore both bizarre and inevitable that when Sloane is forced to call off her wedding on the big day, Jasper is the one who is there for her. De Slegte
Trope: Friends to lovers, second chance, sports romance
Powerless — part 3
Violet and Luke's story with an intense forbidden romance dynamic and the typical Elsie Silver energy of grumpy love interests slowly giving in.
Trope: Forbidden romance, grumpy sunshine
Hopeless — part 4
Calla and Theo's romance builds on the emotional foundation of the previous three parts as the Chestnut Springs community comes further to life.
Trope: Slow burn, small town
Reckless — part 5
The fifth and final installment of the Chestnut Springs series. Winter and Cade's story concludes the community in a satisfying way that fans of the series won't want to miss.
Trope: Forbidden romance, age gap
Series 3: Gold Rush Ranch
The Gold Rush Ranch series is set in a Western/cowboy setting and is currently only available in English.
| # | English title | Couple |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Off to the Races | Billie & Vaughn |
| 1.5 | Out of the Gate (novella) | Ada & Dermot |
| 2 | A Photo Finish | Violet & Cole |
| 3 | The Front Runner | Mira & Stefan |
| 4 | A False Start | Nadia & Griffin |
The Gold Rush Ranch series combines horseback riding, competition, and intense romance in a setting reminiscent of the best cowboy romances on BookTok.
Series 4: Emerald Lake (new in 2026)
Fever Dream is the start of a new book series: Emerald Lake. Most Recommended Books
| # | Dutch title | English title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fever Dream | Fever Dream | 2026 |
Fever Dream is the first book in Elsie Silver's brand new Emerald Lake series. Fever Dream was released in 2026 through Loft Books. For fans who want to read everything by Elsie Silver, this is the perfect new starting point alongside the existing series. De Slegte
The complete reading order at a glance
Recommended order for beginners:
- Start with Rose Hill (Wild Love → Wild Eyes → Wild Side → Wild of desire)
- Then Chestnut Springs (Flawless → Heartless → Powerless → Hopeless → Reckless)
- Then Gold Rush Ranch (Off to the Races → Out of the Gate → A Photo Finish → The Front Runner → A False Start)
- Then Emerald Lake (Fever Dream → sequels to follow)
All books can be read as standalones — no strict order is required. You do not need the Gold Rush Ranch series for the Chestnut Springs series and vice versa. April Books
Why is Elsie Silver so popular on BookTok?
Elsie Silver writes precisely the combination that BookTok has craved for years:
Grumpy love interests who are outsiders, stubborn, and can't resist the one person they actually want to keep at arm's length.
Small town settings that feel warm and familiar — a community where everyone knows everyone and romance has nowhere to escape.
Strong female protagonists who stand their ground and don't wait for permission to be themselves.
Cowboy and Western energy that creates a unique atmosphere — horses, ranches, rodeos, and a rawness that perfectly contrasts with the emotional core of the romance.
What to read after Elsie Silver?
If you love Elsie Silver, these are the most recommended alternatives:
Icebreaker — Hannah Grace: The same grumpy sunshine energy but in a hockey setting. Now adapted for Netflix.
Twisted Love — Ana Huang: Intense chemistry, a forbidden romance, and a morally grey love interest.
It Happened One Summer — Tessa Bailey: Small town, grumpy captain, and a sunshine who refuses to give up.
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Frequently asked questions about the Elsie Silver book order
Where to start with Elsie Silver?
Elsie Silver herself recommends starting with the Rose Hill series, followed by the Chestnut Springs series. Wild Love is the recommended starting point. Boekenwereld
Do you have to read the Elsie Silver series in order?
All books can be read as standalones. You do not need the Gold Rush Ranch series for the Chestnut Springs series and vice versa. However, reading them in order provides more context about recurring characters. April Books
How many series does Elsie Silver have?
Elsie Silver has four series: Rose Hill, Chestnut Springs, Gold Rush Ranch, and the new Emerald Lake series which started in 2026 with Fever Dream.
Are Elsie Silver's books available in Dutch?
Yes. The Rose Hill series and the Chestnut Springs series have been fully translated into Dutch. The Gold Rush Ranch series is currently only available in English.
What is the newest Elsie Silver book?
In 2026, Powerless (Rose Hill series) and Fever Dream, the first book in the new Emerald Lake series, were released. Most Recommended Books
Which Elsie Silver book is most popular on BookTok?
Flawless and Heartless from the Chestnut Springs series are the most quoted titles on BookTok. Wild Love from the Rose Hill series is the most popular entry point for new readers.
What kind of romance does Elsie Silver write?
Elsie Silver writes steamy small-town romance, featuring foul-mouthed and dominant heroes and strong, feisty heroines. Her books fall into the contemporary romance category with cowboy and Western elements.