Fever Dream by Elsie Silver

Rivals-to-lovers, forbidden romance, and small-town magic collide in this highly anticipated contemporary romance from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author, Elsie Silver. Welcome to Emerald Lake, the newest setting in the beloved Elsie-verse, connected to the worlds of Chestnut Springs and Rose Hill.

Professional bull rider Emmett Bush enters the reality dating show Romance Ranch solely to secure a paycheck to save his family's farm from bankruptcy, viewing it as just a performance. However, his plans are complicated when Julia Silva, the smart, snarky, and beautiful location consultant, walks onto his property. As the little sister of his most bitter professional rival, Theo, Julia is strictly off-limits. Despite warnings and mutual initial distaste, an unexpected connection sparks between them, leading to stolen kisses and secret rendezvous away from the cameras. Emmett finds himself falling in love, but not with a contestant, jeopardizing the legacy that depends on him finishing the show.

This edition includes three pieces of stunning black and white artwork throughout the novel.

Key Features & Highlights

• Genre: Contemporary Romance, Rivals-to-Lovers, Forbidden Romance
• Setting: Small-town magic in Emerald Lake
• Author: Elsie Silver, No. 1 Sunday Times Bestselling Author
• Special Content: Includes three pieces of black and white artwork
• Series Context: Part of the Elsie-verse, connected to Chestnut Springs and Rose Hill series

Specifications

• Author: Elsie Silver
• Book Number in Series: Book 1 of 2 in the Emerald Lake series
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 448 pages
• ISBN-10: 0349446024
• ISBN-13: 978-0349446028
• Dimensions: 124 x 38 x 196mm (12.4 x 3.8 x 19.6 cm)
• Weight: 300 g
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Publication Date: May 19, 2026
• Publisher: Piatkus

Discover your next favorite book boyfriend in this steamy, tenderhearted romance from the Queen of Cowboy Romance.