3.5 ⭐️
3 🌶️

I was waiting for this one!!!!! From the glimpses we have gotten of Ginger and “Law Daddy” Cole for the previous books, I knew these two would be good together and they did not disappoint. The chemistry between them was HOT and Cole is one possessive MMC. 🥵 Also, sweet little Mabel was such a wonderful addition to the story.

My only issue with this story was that while it ended up being a great friends to lovers, “it’s always been you” story, Cole was painted as a man-wh*re so often that when it went from him sleeping around to him being obsessed with Ginger, it seemed a little sudden. But they really did end up being perfect for each other so all was well in the end.

Thanks NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for an ARC!!!

Paisley Hope you absolutely crushed all expectations with these masterclass of small town romance. This was such an excellent friends to lovers, marriage of convenience, sheriff x teacher romance. I devoured this in less than 24 hours. I had been WAITING for these two and their story and this did not disappoint. I loved every single second and was completely overwhelmed with the love I had for them together as a couple. ALSO THE EPILOGUE. happy tears. I loved it so much, silver pines is one of my favorite fictional places.

I literally read this book in one sitting bc after the first page I couldn’t put my kindle down, this is what a true friends to lovers done right looks like and this is coming from someone who hates this trope 🤠 !!!!!

I loooooove love love kids in books so that just made me adore the story even more, their family is everything to me too and honestly I could easily read 15 more books about them

tysm netgalley & random house for the arc 💜💜💜

Despite being a single dad story, which typically isn't my go-to, I decided to give this book a chance after being intrigued by the summary. However, I found the beginning a bit off-putting. The book starts with a flashback to the MMC's marriage problems where he's flirting and confiding in the FMC, who's had a crush on him since high school. I almost DNF'd then , but decided to keep going because I wanted to give this book a fair chance. But the next chapter jumps to the present, where the MMC is separated from his wife and has returned to his playboy ways. It follows up with a scene where the fmc walks in on the aftermath of the mmc’s hookup with another woman. Unfortunately this wasn’t the what I was expecting from the blurb, and was a bit disappointed in the premise.

The best of the series by far! I love these characters and town. Very romantic and emotional with so much love

Oh my gosh, I love this one so much! It’s the kind of romance that sneaks up on you, blending those irresistible opposites attract vibes with a dash of wild Vegas chaos. Seriously, the chemistry between them is electric. You can feel the tension simmering, like every little moment spent together is inching them closer to that undeniable “we’re not pretending anymore” moment. I loved seeing them balance the need to stay under the radar with their increasing attraction and how it grew into something deeper and more meaningful. The whole set-up was fun, flirty, and totally swoon-worthy, but what really sold me was the emotional arc. Plus, the slow burn that turns into everything was so satisfying. I don’t think I’m going to get over this book anytime soon.

I have loved every single one of these and each one becomes my new favorite and it seems to be a repetitive pattern. LOVED THIS

Another Paisley Hope cowboy romance on the docket—Riding High, the third novel in the Silver Pines series, delivers exactly what fans have come to crave: spicy, sexy, and seriously wild. If you've been following the series, you already know the drill—hot cowboys, steamy chemistry, and drama that keeps you hooked from start to finish. But if this is your first rodeo with Paisley Hope, buckle up, because she doesn't hold back.

In Riding High, the stakes are higher, the tension is thicker, and the heat? Off the charts. The romance between our main characters is practically sizzling off the page, with some seriously steamy moments that will have you fanning yourself. And don’t even get me started on the chemistry—it's so electric, it practically jumps out of the book and drags you into the action.

Fans of the series will feel right at home in Silver Pines, with all the small-town charm, swoon-worthy cowboys, and, of course, the juicy drama that keeps things interesting. So if you're in the mood for a page-turner with a whole lot of steam and a cowboy or two to melt your heart, Riding High is your next must-read.

Another great read by Paisley Hope! I loved Ginger, Cole, and Mabel. I can't wait for more books from this author!

Thank you to NetGalley for sending me an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Riding the High by Paisley Hope takes us back to our favorite ranch--Silver Pines--and follows the newly minted sheriff and single dad Cole and the sassy schoolteacher/nanny Ginger who find themselves hitched after a wild night in Vegas and forced to spend the summer together to keep up appearances with the town and their families.

It was so good to be back at Silver Pines and I've been chomping at the bit for these two! Let me just say, Cole and Ginger's book did not disappoint! There was so much more history between these two then I gathered from the prior books in the series, and I loved flushing out their relationship dynamic. The author has done a phenomenal job of creating such a lush world of characters and it makes it so much fun to see what everyone is up to.

I gave this book five stars because it can be challenging to write a beloved couple that you've been building in prior books, and I think Paisley did such a good job of delivering on those high expectations. I highly, highly recommend this series if you haven't read it and just know that it keeps getting better and better with each new book!

This book is pure romance catnip, a sizzling blend of small-town charm, irresistible chemistry, and the kind of emotional depth that keeps you rooting for the characters from start to finish. Their whirlwind Vegas wedding is the perfect setup for a story full of tension, banter, and those stolen moments that make your heart ache in the best way. I love how well it balances the fun, playful premise with genuine emotions. The slow unraveling of their pretend marriage into something achingly real is deeply satisfying, filled with swoon-worthy moments and just enough steam to make it unputdownable.
It’s a perfect mix of heartfelt and hot.