After teasing Cole and Ginger's tension-filled friendship throughout the first two books, I was so excited to finally dive into their story! And it did not disappoint! I loved their easy way with each other, the loving relationship with Mabel, and all of the Brooklyn 99 references. But also, can Mama Jo adopt me?

Listen, I love a good Vegas wedding storyline and this one was so much fun to read! It was surprisingly less spicy than others and I personally liked the slow burn aspect of it. I’m not usually a nickname girl but “Law Daddy” made me chuckle. If you enjoyed the other books in this series you will not be disappointed by this one!

This is now my favorite book of the Silver Pines Ranch series. I loved Cole Weston Ashby and Ginger Lily Danforth's story, and their banter was next level. I cannot overlook how fantastic a kid Mabel is too (although I'd owe her a lot of money). I also loved the development of Mabel and Ginger's relationship. If you've read the first two books in this series, they perfectly set up the scene for this journey that Cole and Ginger are on in this book. This book had a more appropriate plot to spice ratio that I was missing in Training the Heart.

I didn't see the twist of this book coming and I loved it.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing, and Paisley Hope for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars!

Yesss! This book was exactly what I was hoping it would be. It did not disappoint!

The chemistry was fire, the tension was delicious, and even better than all that, the FRIENDSHIP that we got to witness was really beautiful. On top of that, the relationship between Ginger and Mabel was equally heartwarming.

Thank you so much for the ARC!

4.5 ⭐️ The chemistry I was expecting from Cole and Ginger did not disappoint. I love the closeness that Mabel had with Ginger even before they got together!

This book was so good, I’m completely obsessed! First of all, the single dad trope? I’m all in, and this one nailed it. Cole’s relationship with his daughter Mabel is just heart-melting, and watching Mabel fall for Ginger the way her dad did was absolutely adorable. The romance was slow-burn perfection.

The banter between Ginger and Cole was everything! I was giggling and kicking my feet the entire time. Their chemistry was on point, and the forced proximity added so much tension to their relationship. I was living for it.

The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because of the use of the “sl*t” word (which didn’t sit well with me) and a moment in the last chapter that was a bit cringey. But honestly, those were small things that didn’t ruin how much I loved the book. I’m still obsessed and would 100% recommend it!

Thank you Net Galley and Random house Publishing group- Ballantine for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Books 1 and 2 had me so excited for this one Cole and Ginger have been my favs for a while.

I love their relationship and how they were friends first and foremost. The way they have been there for eachother over the years and how easily they stood up for one another was so sweet!
I also loved Mabel and Gingers relationship its just so pure and so sweet!

This has been the best one in this series so far

I screamed when I got the email that I received this ARC because I have been absolutely obsessed with this series... and book three DID NOT disappoint!! I did not expect to love Ginger and Cole the way I do and while Ivy and Wade will always have my heart, these two come in a close second. The tropes in this book are some of my favorites, so I couldn't have loved this more. I cannot wait until this comes out and I can have a physical copy for my shelf! Thank you Paisley Hope and Random House Publishing for this advanced copy.. time to start counting down to the next one!!

Ok this is definitely my favorite of the series! And while the romance was great, I feel like the true highlight of this series for me is the found family and strong female friendships. I have been thinking about the whole crew for so long after I finish these stories. I loved the Vegas marriage, the friends to lovers, and the marriage of convenience! My only complaint (for this whole series) is I think there is 1-2 sex scenes too many. However, it’s not a complete deterrent for me- I just skim the scenes! Overall, I really enjoyed this book. This has been a fun series that has really stuck with me!

Ginger and Cole are complete opposites, yet somehow they’ve found a way to become friends over the years. Cole is Ginger’s best friend’s brother, and while they didn’t always see eye to eye, they’ve grown to trust each other deeply. Confiding in one another and doing favors. Cole, a single dad and the soon to be sheriff of their small town. Ginger is a school teacher, but summer has just started.

So much unspoken tension beneath their friendship. A kiss they shared once ended awkwardly, leaving them too afraid to address what it might mean. However, everything changes when a wild trip to Vegas ends with them blacking out… and waking up married.

What I loved is how they don’t immediately jump into being a couple after their impulsive decision. They agree to keep the marriage a secret, partly to protect Cole’s career and partly because Ginger’s controlling father would lose his mind if he found out. They come up with a plan for Ginger to move in with Cole for the summer to help watch his daughter, Mabel, while they wait for the time to pass before they can quietly get a divorce. But of course, living under the same roof just makes things way more complicated.

I absolutely LOVED how amazing Cole is as a father. Watching him juggle his responsibilities while navigating his complicated feelings for Ginger added so much to his character. Their journey from friends to lovers, filled with tension, heartwarming moments, and undeniable chemistry, kept me hooked until the very end.

Tropes:
Opposites Attract
Best Friends Sister
Dual POV
Accidental Marriage
Cop and Teacher
Single Dad
Small Town Romance
Close Proximity
Friends to Lovers

I should have eaten this book up with a spoon. Small Town, Single Dad x Nanny, Reformed F**k Boy, Best Freinds Brother AND I have loved the other two books, but for some reason, this one fell a little flat. I will admit that I am in a bit of a reading slump, so I think if I reread this or had read it at another time I would have enjoyed it more.

I can't pinpoint WHY it didn't slap, it just didn't. I loved the dynamic between Ginger and Mabel so much. The spice was great, the story was cute and I think for lovers of the above-mentioned tropes, it will be a major hit. I still love this series and I look forward to every book Paisley will write for us, Riding the High just wasn't a chart-topper for me.

Rating 3.5 ⭐️ | Spice 3 🌶

Riding the High (e-arc)

Thank you to NetGalley for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)

“I said, Ginger Lily Ashby. This letter, it’s you,” Cole says. “You turned my world upside down when you kissed me that summer. I spent the whole time at Grosvenor thinking about you, telling myself why it could never be.”

“And the three of us together, it feels . . . like we’re already a family. There are times when I think I can breathe easier when Ginger is with me. I love her with everything I have.”

Review:
I am officially a Paisley Hope fan and have loved the two previous books in this series! I know I’m in for a good time when I read a book by Paisley Hope! Thanks for curing my small reading slump! I really enjoyed this book and they might be my favorite couple! I love how the friends-to-lovers trope is done in this book so much! The banter and flirting was delish! I LOVE Ginger’s character so much!! We love a feisty, fun fmc! As for Cole’s character, I am a sucker for a single dad LMAO Although I did love both characters, character development was okay and the plot moved a little fast for me but that’s okkkkk Also, the tension between the two were amazing! I personally love their little moments, the favors, Ginger with Mabel (ugh I just love it when the children fall in love too!). YALL THE CONFESSION FROM COLE TO GINGER WHEN SHE ASKED ABOUT THE LETTER ‘G’ TATTOO!!! DIED. DEAD. DECEASED. And then the proposal at the end!!! Yeah, I loved it so much! And now I can’t wait for the 4th book!!

Once again, special thanks to NetGalley for the e-arc!

Wow I love this series so much! They’re so well done and fun! They are always spicier than I expect them to be. Ginger is firey and fun while she protects herself against vulnerability after being hurt which is so relatable. Cole of course needs to protect himself given his daughter and relatively absent mother of his child. I didn't realize the whole friendship they had prior to this book (when reading the others) and I definitely feel that I was led to believe it was going to be more enemies=to=lovers rather than best=friends=to=lovers but that's okay because it worked.
I want to go back to book one and start all over again. I’d highly recommend this series and I can’t wait for the next one!

I have been waiting for Cole & Ginger's story since Book 1 of this series & Paisley Hope delivered!!! This is so much different than what I had in my head in the best way possible - I thought Ginger & Cole annoyed each other in a way siblings do but with that underlying tension, and while that is true to an extent, it's their secret friendship built on a long history that is their foundation.

Cole & Ginger have known each other most of their lives & while Cole is Ginger's best friend's older brother who she has crushed on, it's Cole's secret crush on Ginger that starts to unravel, especially after they wake up after a drunk night in Vegas married. The way marriage of convenience is done here is wonderful. The nanny bond that Ginger has with Cole & the way their attraction towards each other grows from not only their forced proximity but because of her fitting into his family, it's sweet, swoony & the spice is SPICIN! The way they both try to fight their feelings brings some levity into this story that I just think is wonderful. Plus that found family aspect is chef's kiss.

This has quickly become one of my favorite series and for good reason. Paisley Hope's writing is captivating & the way she weaves through wonderful banter with tender & emotional moments is just perfection. I cannot wait until the next book in this series!


💖 Secret Friends to Lovers
💍 Accidental Marriage of Convenience
➶ Single Dad x Nanny
💋 Best Friend's Brother
🏡 Small Town
❣️ He Has a Secret Tattoo for Her
🫶 Mutual Pining
🛏️ Forced Proximity
✌🏻 Dual POV

Another 5 star read in this incredible series.

This is the best friends to lovers I have ever read, and I dare you to find more than one in my Goodreads that I’ve rated 5 stars. Not usually my jam, but this story was so incredible.

We have secret friends to lovers, secret drunken shotgun wedding (with all the “my wife” moments you could expect from that, single dad/nanny, best friends brother, and forced proximity.

The banter is sooo good in this and the spice was spicing in all the right ways.

I love me a man with a dirty mouth and Cole has exactly that.

I can’t wait for the next one!!!

Ok, I can’t believe I am saying this, but OMG! This literally might actually be my new favorite book of the series. I know, right! But hear me out, the single dad trope does it for me every time 😏 literally, EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I love me some single daddies, and damn, Cole freakin Ashby!!!!! Your honor, I want him. Then add in Ginger & Cole together are absolutely perfect. They’re both fiery, sarcastic with their banter and passionate & their relationship with Mabel?? Had my heart bursting 🫶🏻🤍 Absolutely incredible.

Riding the High is a light hearted story yet filled with so much tension. You literally can see how they can’t stop thinking about each other, among feeling it from the words. Seeing Ginger and Cole interact in the first two books had me panting for their own book. Both Cole and Ginger find themselves stuck in a marriage that happened after one too many drinks in Vegas, it only makes it harder for them to hide—or resist—what they feel for each other. And let me tell you, that “f it” moment, was so so good! Yeah it was! 🥵

Cole freakin Ashby, MY GOD, the man that you are! One second, he’s the sweetest guy ever (seriously, I didn’t expect him to be that sweet), and the next, he’s saying the filthiest things and making my panties go from dry to wet in zero to 60 seconds. 🔥🥵😮‍💨

Ginger, my girl, is exactly the kind of FMC I adore and love, who is the main star of this book. She’s so fiery, with the best personality and quick with her sassy comebacks, being able to never miss a chance to tease Cole.

And I can’t forget to mention the relationship between Ginger and Mabel (Cole’s daughter)—I loved every interaction between them and the “team” (IYKYK) they made with Cole! CUTEST. FREAKIN. THING. 🥰



Thank you to NetGalley, Paisley Hope, and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for this eARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and review.

⭐️ 4 🌶️ 3 💀 3

Source: ARC Get it on May 6th!

Length: 432 Pages

Tropes/Themes:
✨ Cowboy
✨ Friends to Lovers
✨ Vegas Wedding
✨ Single Dad x Nannyish?
✨ Small Town
✨ He’s the Sheriff
✨ Girl Gang

What it’s about:
She’s always held a place for him in her heart, but after a rejection that left her feeling like the dirt beneath his feet as a teenager, that place has just been for friendship. While she’s been there for him during tough times, she knows exactly what buttons to press to make him so annoyed his eyes roll like every pre-teen you know. So when they’re on their way to Vegas for their friends' (and his sister’s) bachelorette/bachelor weekend, the last thing either of them expects is for them to turn the weekend into one neither of them will ever forget.

My Review:
Honestly, it's just so fun. The MOMENT I saw the trip away was to Vegas I just KNEW what would happen and it had me giddy and kicking my feet. I absolutely loved Ginger’s personality and I was 10000% here for her witty banter and her absolute disgust for the Yankees. This story was a fun ride to be on, and the relationship they had was not only exciting and captivating, but also extremely heartwarming.

This book is a beautifully heartfelt small-town romance that had me hooked from the start. One of my favorite aspects was the natural family dynamic that developed between Cole, Ginger, and Mabel. Their bond felt so real right away which was built on love, trust, and those little everyday moments that make a family feel whole. Mabel was an absolute sweetheart, and seeing how both Cole and Ginger showed up for her (and each other) made my heart melt.

I also adored the banter in this book! Cole and Ginger had such an effortless push-and-pull dynamic, full of witty comebacks and teasing that kept a smile on my face. And let’s be honest, there’s just something about a small-town sheriff with charm and protectiveness that makes a romance all the better! The setting added the perfect cozy, small-town feel, making the story even more immersive.

What truly made this book stand out was how, even through the hard times, Cole and Ginger still found their way to each other. Their love didn’t come easy, but that only made it more rewarding. And seeing their families be so supportive throughout it all was incredibly heartwarming. It was refreshing to read a story where love isn’t just between two people but is also strengthened by the people around them.

The pacing slowed a bit in places, but overall, this was a wonderful, feel-good romance with great characters, swoon-worthy moments, and a whole lot of heart. Definitely a book worth picking up!

“If you don’t want to be my one-night stand, then it’s a good thing we’re in Vegas. I dare you to marry me, Ginger, so I can properly fucking worship you.”

I’ve been excited for Cole and Ginger’s story since the first “Law Daddy” and “Vixen”, and they did not disappoint!

In the first two books we see their spark (even when they deny it), so I was expecting some great banter in this one. To my surprise there wasn’t as much as I was expecting, and at first I was disappointed. But then I realized that the banter was the view from outside perspectives, and in this book we got to see what their relationship is like from the inside.

We get to learn about all of the moments they’ve had together, big and small, through happiness and heartbreak. We get to see their soft moments with each other and Mabel. We get to see the friendship that existed through years of pining, and that always existed at the core of their love for each other. Their love burned low and slow, and once the flame grew? Good fucking luck if you try and put it out❤️‍🔥

Now as for the spice? PHENOMENAL. LIFE CHANGING. PANTY MELTING. Paisley never disappoints when it comes to the spice in her books, but there was one scene in particular that had me going outside to touch some grass at 3:30 in the morning🥵🫠🔥 We were promised a handcuff scene, and boy did we get one. It was so good that it actually put me in a reading slump for a few weeks. Paisley, please never stop ruining all men for me, I BEG❤️‍🔥

Riding the High is out in the US May 6th!🩵🌻

*Thank you NetGalley, Dell, and Random House Publishing Group for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

Ginger Danforth has always had to keep her life and appearance neat and tidy, she is a congressman's daughter after all. However, there's a wild side to Ginger that is dying to escape. Cole Ashby is the local newly elected sheriff, he's a single father that wants to prove himself to not only the town but also his family that he is the right fit for this job. Ginger and Cole have been orbiting each other since they were younger and after a surprising weekend in Las Vegas with their friends, things have taken a turn in their friendship. Now they are trying to navigate how to keep this a secret from not only their families but the town, especially since Cole is in his probationary period as sheriff, while also trying to not fall for one another.

This book was a fun read, and makes a great addition to Paisley Hope's Silver Pines Ranch series. Cole and Ginger have been two characters I have enjoyed reading about from the sidelines but I was so excited to finally read their story! I have not read too many accidental marriage stories but this one is now a top favorite, especially with how well it was done. Paisley was able to establish a history around both of these characters and did not immediately jump to a form of instalove. This is a somewhat slow burn but has a kick of spice to it especially to keep readers interested.

One thing that did bother me was at times the book seemed to jump around, and I sometimes I needed to reread sections in order to figure out what was going on.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and cannot wait to see where the series goes next. I think I have an inkling based upon how Paisley seemed to end this book in order to set up for the next one.