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This episode originally aired on February 11, 2023.

Canadian small-town romance author Elsie Silver joins us to chat about her writing journey, her beloved Chestnut Springs series, and the books she can’t stop recommending.

We talk about how she went from academic editor to bestselling romance author, why found families and ranch life inspire her stories, and what makes Powerless such a standout childhood friends-to-lovers romance. Elsie also shares her favorite romance reads—from angsty audiobooks to hilarious banter-filled contemporaries—that will definitely add to your TBR.

📚 Books Mentioned

Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren — Buy on Amazon | Friends to Lovers | Audio ✅

Deal with the Devil (Devil series) by Elizabeth O’Rourke — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | KU ✅/ Audio ✅

Darling Venom by Parker S. Huntington — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | KU ✅/ Audio ✅

Maestro by Auden Dar — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary, Angsty Romance | KU ✅/ Audio ✅

🕒 Timestamps

[00:00 ] – Meet Elsie Silver & her writing journey

[03:00 ] – From passion project to self-publishing success

[04:30 ] – The Chestnut Springs series explained

[06:00 ] – Trope breakdown of Powerless

[08:30 ] – Elsie’s romance reading life and early book memories

[09:30 ] – Book recommendations she loves right now

[11:00 ] – Where to find Elsie online

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