ARC Review!!!

Single dad, town sheriff, accidentally married?! Yes please!

Honestly, with every book that comes out in this series I just fall more in love with these characters and their stories! I’ve loved all three books and didn’t know if anyone could top Wade and Ivy, but goodness gracious this book was *chef’s kiss*

@paisleyhope just really knows what she’s doing when she creates these wonderful characters that you can’t help but love and root for!

Daddy Cole is hands down my favorite out of the three men so far in this series. Not only does he love Ginger, but he may be one of the best single dad characters I’ve read! He would do anything for his daughter and their relationship is so sweet and adorable, it almost hurts.

Ginger is also a new favorite character of mine! She is unapologetically herself and never tries to be something she isn’t. She’s fierce, funny, kind, and a real spitfire of a woman!

Cole and Ginger’s story is so well-written and beautifully told. There were moments where I cried and laughed out loud. The way these characters love and care for each other just made me so stinking happy! Oh, and the spice be spicing 😂 Like, Cole knows what’s going on and lord have mercy does it work!

10/10 recommend reading this book!

Thank you NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and Paisley Hope for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have been obsessed with Cole and Ginger from the previous books in this series. They did not disappoint.

Do I love the trips to Lexington/playboy aspect, not so much. Did I drool over Cole anyway? Absolutely.

I love when it’s friends (that almost are enemies) to lovers and there’s mutual pining. Oh and best friends brother. Single dad. Live in nanny. Forced proximity. Secret marriage. It’s honestly an embarrassment of riches when it comes to tropes.

I really enjoy getting back to Silver Pines Ranch and look forward to more with this group!

Riding the High
Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice : 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

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Tropes :
💙 Single dad x nanny
💙 Best friend’s brother
💙 Accidental/secret marriage
💙 Secret friends to lovers
💙 Reformed playboy
💙 Secret mutual pining
💙 It’s always been you

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Review :
I knew that these two were going to be my favorite from the very first time he called her Vixen in Holding the Reins. I love the element of them being secret friends and that we got to see how much they mean to each other in their friendship. These two just go together, period. It’s a story of mutual pining but denying it because of what they mean to you and what it would mean to risk losing them. They both try and have tried for so long to push down their feelings and avoid the depth of what they feel, but at the same time they both were secretly holding on hoping that one day maybe it could just happen. I love that it was an accidental marriage on a truth or dare because it was just so perfectly Ginger and Cole. Their relationship evolved so organically and I loved watching it go from secret best friends to you’re the one the only one and you always have been. I love Ginger and Mable’s relationship too, and Cole might be a (reformed) playboy but he was put on this earth to be that girls daddy. Also you think you’re prepared for the handcuff scene but I am here to tell you that you are NOT 🥵🥵🥵. I was all up in Paisley’s inbox screaming over these too, and I cannot wait for the rest of this series. Paisley has become one of my top favorite authors, and I’ll be so ready to add this to my shelf soon.

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Thank you Dell Romance for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

OMG OMG OMG! I was beyond excited to dive into the third book of the Silver Pines Ranch series by Paisley Hope, Riding the High. This installment, focusing on Ginger and Cole's backstory and blossoming relationship, did not disappoint. 😍 Thank you NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Dell and of course the author Paisley Hope for this wonderful eARC to read and review!

From the very first page, I was hooked. Ginger is the wild and carefree, sister’s best friend and is off limits to Cole. Cole is the single dad, town sheriff, playboy and doesn’t do commitment.

Ginger and Cole's chemistry is palpable. The emotional depth and character development in this book are exceptional. Ginger's strength and resilience, paired with Cole's protective nature and vulnerability, make for a dynamic duo that you can't help but root for. The fake marriage trope adds a delightful twist, while the forced proximity and nanny elements keep the tension high and the pages turning.

Overall, Riding the High is a must-read. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. 🌟

Book tropes:
Single dad
Fake dating/marriage
Forced proximity
Nanny

the chemistry between cole and ginger was so disappointing. i was expecting fireworks, that charged energy that makes you wanna scream into a pillow. instead, it felt lukewarm. like they were just going through the motions. i wanted depth, i wanted that spark, but it never really ignited. the whole thing felt kinda surface-level.

look, i'm not saying it's a bad book. it's just... not what i was hoping for. maybe my expectations were too high. maybe i was just in the wrong mood. eiher way, riding the high left me feeling more meh than OMG I need to tell everyone to read this.

I love me a small town romance & I am so excited to have found a new series to dive into!!!

Riding the high (releasing 5.6.25) is the third book in the Silver Pines Ranch series & yall willlll 1000% wanna read about Cole, Ginger & Mabes 🥹

First & foremost I loooooved the small flashback moments we got - I felt they really showed how much Cole cared about Ginger, despite her not being able to fully see it at first. Secondly, the “vixen” nickname .. 🥵

Ginger was such a firecracker & absolutely had no-filter, which we love 🤣 Her relationship with Mabes was one of my favorite aspects of the book; the moment she shared her “roots” with her - I was sobbing.

I also think it was so fun to see Cole hang-up his playboy ways as soon as he realized Ginger had feelings for him; people doubted him, but his love for her trumped everything 😮‍💨

Read if you love ✨
💜 Childhood Friends to Lovers
🐴 Single-Dad
🍓 He’s a cop
⛓️ She handcuffs him
🪴 Forced proximity
🧎🏻‍♀️‍➡️ Secret tattoo? Nah, he brands himself for her

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing & Paisley Hope for my advanced copy of this book 🫶🏻

Riding the High by Paisley Hope felt as if I was riding the high on my own! This story was so good! It was full of support, love, and friendship. There's just something about small-town romance books that just captivates me.

Living in a small-town where everyone is close to one another, having a big family who are tight, and just the place itself makes me wanna escape the city and live my life in a town where everyone is not in a hurry.

Ginger is a woman who refuses to let her parents dictate her life, especially when it comes to their demands for her to find a husband and have children. She’s fierce, independent, and doesn't back down from a fight. Her love for kids shines through, making her an incredible caregiver and role model. She’s sassy, confident, and isn’t afraid to speak her mind, which makes her character even more lovable. Most importantly, she’s the mother who stepped up when others couldn’t—a true embodiment of strength and resilience.

Then there’s Cole, the ultimate single dad who carries an enormous weight on his shoulders. Despite his many responsibilities, he manages to be an amazing father to Mabel. And can we just take a moment to appreciate the fact that he has a “G” tattoo that stands for Ginger? If that’s not peak devotion, I don’t know what is. Plus, the fact that he buys flowers for Mabel’s room every time she’s away just so the house doesn’t feel empty—ugh, my heart. Cole is not only a great dad but also a man who knows how to show love in the most thoughtful and meaningful ways.

The banter between Ginger and Cole? Absolutely top-tier. It keeps the spark in their relationship alive and makes their dynamic so entertaining. The way they challenge and tease each other adds so much depth to their connection. And let’s not forget the Ashby men—they’re the perfect balance of protective and respectful. They know when to step in and defend their women, but they also understand when to give them space and let them handle things on their own. It’s such a refreshing dynamic that adds a lot of charm to the story.

Cole being a total girl dad just melts my heart even more. His bond with Mabel is so pure and wholesome, and you can really feel the love he has for her. Overall, this book was an emotional rollercoaster with the perfect mix of spice, humor, and heartfelt moments. It’s definitely one that sticks with you long after you’ve finished reading.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing, and the author for the ARC in exchange of my honest review.

As our Lady Ke$ha would say:

GOOD GOD DAMN YEEEEEEE-HAW!

I am so thankful to have received an ARC from NetGalley because I have been dying to read Cole and Ginger’s story since we first met them in book one. I couldn’t have loved it more!

Is this smutty and spicy in all the best ways? For sure, 10/10. But I expected that. What I was surprised and swoony over, however, was the pining. My Lord the pining! And the tension between them?! Phew. All so well done and charming. I absolutely ate it up.

Cole and Ginger were perfection! I absolutely fell in love with these two and had the best time reading about their love. When she calls him Law Daddy, I die.
Single dad - check
Friends to lovers - check
Secret marriage - check check

Paisley never lets me down with anything she writes and this story was so good. The interactions with Ginger and Maddie pulled on these heartstrings and I might have shed a tear.

I really don’t have anything bad to say because it was simply that good!

The Silver Pines Ranch series just keeps getting better, and Ginger & Cole’s book? OBSESSED.

Their chemistry has been brewing since book one, and this story delivered—with a surprise Vegas wedding, secret feelings, and so much heart. Ginger is a total firecracker and her bond with Cole’s daughter melted me

Paisley Hope is quickly becoming a fave—she nails the banter, spice, and feels every time.

I was drawn to this book because of the best friend's brother trope and impulsive Vegas wedding. Cole and Ginger's relationship dynamic was sweet and eventually very spicy. I liked that they had a strong friendship before anything else. It made their relationship all the more believable. The plot felt a bit slow once they got together because of the many spice scenes. Overall, it was an easy read with not much conflict, which I enjoyed.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House publishing for the opportunity. It has been such a fun ride getting to read this series, Paisley Hope you’ve outdone yourself once again!

4⭐️
Level of spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

I loved both Ginger & Cole as a couple but I really couldn’t look past his playboy ways and for that I couldn’t give this book 5 stars and here’s why. At the very beginning we see him having sex with a random girl, thank god it wasn’t descriptive but right next to Gingers hotel room too? Fast forward to something he said that mind you it would had been romantic, but seeing how much of a playboy he was and how long they had known each other I just couldn’t wrap my head around it. He tells her : “It’s been you for so fucking long, Ginger. You’re the baseline I compared every woman to.” This was also in the middle of sex! To me it felt like he was telling her how every time he had sex with someone else he could only see her. I’m sure there’s other people who thought this wasn’t a big deal and hey to each their own. Otherwise the book was perfect and once again the found family in this series is everything to me.

I absolutely loved this book. It was well worth the wait. I enjoyed the first two in the series but the pinning and yearning in this book really did it for me. There was angst, drama, plot and spice. The plot to spice ratio was perfection and Paisley can write some of the best spice. But there really isn’t anything that she could write that I wouldn’t read. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!

Paisley Hope does it again! I’ve been a fan of this series since book 1, and this book did not disappoint in the slightest. Ginger and Cole together? Sparks. I loved watching them move from best friends to something more. I’ve eagerly been awaiting their story. I’m a sucker for a single dad trope, and Cole Ashby fulfilled my single dad trope hopes and dreams. I’ve come to expect a great time from any Paisley Hope book I pick up. I can’t wait to recommend this to my friends who enjoy a good small town/ cowboy(ish) romance!

Riding the High is a steamy, feel-good cowboy romance that delivers exactly what fans of the genre are looking for—sizzling chemistry and a dreamy setting. Paisley Hope captures the charm of friends-to-lovers with a playful twist: a surprise drunken Vegas wedding that sets the stage for plenty of sparks and second-guessing.

The relationship between the two main characters is the heart of the story. Their deep-rooted friendship gives the romance a sweet foundation, while their hidden feelings and undeniable attraction keep the tension high.

While the plot itself felt a little light and at times predictable, the easy writing style and engaging character dynamics make this an enjoyable escape. If you’re in the mood for a spicy, romantic read that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this one fits the bill perfectly.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the E-ARC!

Paisley did it again! She knows how to put together a story that is deliciously hot with the amazing world building in between. This book is no different. Cole and Ginger are the MMC and FMC, respectively. Cole is a doting, single father who would give his daughter the moon if he could. Ginger is a woman who grew up with a helicopter parent who hopes to find her own way in the world. Together, these two have combustable chemistry. Also, let's be totally honest here... I'm a sucker for a single dad trope. I eat them up like Skittles. I will share that Paisley's writing continues to grow and just get better with each book she puts out!

Riding the High was phenomenal! I loved this book so much! It superseded my expectations.

Cole & Ginger stole my heart. I fell so hard for these two. Cole is the dreamiest of book boyfriends (everyone is going to love him!). He's a bit grumpy but has a heart of gold. Ginger is so fun. She's full of life and kindness. I really enjoyed their chemistry and dynamic. Cole and Ginger are the couple that constantly tease and poke fun at each other. Their relationship was full of passion, trust and friendship. I just thought they were the best. They may actually be my favorite couple in the series so far.

I liked how the married in Vegas trope played out and the aftermath of that. The author did a great job of keeping this storyline interesting and leaving me wanting to turn the page.

Definitely for lovers of marriage of convenience, friends to lovers, small town and single dad romances. Would recommend a thousand times!

Fans of Elsie Silver rejoice!

This is my second ARC I have been lucky enough to read for Paisley Hope.
These books are just a good time. This one especially seemed to have quite a few of my favorite tropes (accidental marriage and single dad x nanny).
Anyone looking for a cowboy romance who loves Elsie Silver needs to read Paisley Hope!
You will not regret it!

Thanks to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley for this really fun ARC!

“All the years of twisted and broken paths that unconventionally led us to each other now behind us.” 🪴

Allow me to swoon over yet another man that Paisley Hope has written. I thought Nash and Wade would be the death of me but no folks let me introduce you to Cole Weston Ashby! I love a good accidental marriage trope and this one is perfectly written! And it also has some friends to lovers thrown in! I loved seeing Cole in dad mode and I LOVED seeing jealous Cole (he’s my favorite tbh)! Ginger Danforth the feisty sassy woman that you are! She’s perfectly written with such complexity she’s jumping off the page. Mabel steals the show, like she has in every book of this series! Spice level was perfectly sprinkled in. Overall, I will never not read Paisley Hope’s book! 💚🫶🏻

3.5⭐️ This small-town romance was such a fun mix of tropes—accidental marriage, single dad x nanny, friends-to-lovers, and best friend’s brother?! Yes please. Cole and Ginger’s impulsive Vegas wedding sets the stage for a steamy and emotional slow-burn back in Laurel Creek. Watching them navigate their secret marriage while co-parenting his daughter was heartwarming, and their chemistry had me rooting for them the whole way. I loved the small-town charm, sheriff/teacher dynamic, and how their friendship naturally turned into something more. It wasn’t perfect, but it was cozy, sweet, and totally binge-worthy.

Huge thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley for sending me this eARC!