This was a cute way to wrap up the series (I believe this is the last one?) it’s slightly less spicy than the others but it was super good! The buildup from the prior books was perfect. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Cole and Gingers story had me hooked from the start. This book had so much and who doesn’t love a law man. the way the banter was in this book i loved it. Paisley is a new author to me but i loved this book and can’t wait to read more

Huge thanks to NetGalley, Dell, and Paisley Hope for the ARC! Paisley Hope continues her reign as one of my most reliable and favorite romance authors. She has a gift for crafting fun, deeply satisfying romance stories that are low on angst, high on spice, and packed with characters you just want to hang out with in real life.

This book delivers everything I love about her writing:
💘 Devoted, swoony men—Paisley writes MMCs who are completely all-in once they realize what they want, and Cole is no exception. The way he quietly supports Ginger while still letting her stand on her own is perfection.
🔥 A powerful, commanding cowboy who falls hard—Cole is the ultimate single dad romance hero. His relationship with his daughter is incredibly sweet, and the way he balances being a protector while also letting Ginger take charge? Chef’s kiss.
👩‍❤️‍👩 Fantastic female friendships—I still dream of being a Not-Angel and hanging out with the girls for sangria night at the country bar. The friendships in this series are so well-done, and they add so much to the story.
😏 Off-the-charts spice—Paisley Hope knows how to write heat, and she somehow takes it up a notch every time. These ranch romance vibes are deceptively spicy.
💔 Pining, longing, and a second-chance spark—Cole and Ginger have history. There was a moment years ago when something almost happened, and now, with their accidental marriage, all those feelings start creeping back in. Their banter is sharp, their chemistry is electric, and watching their walls come down is so, so satisfying.

There’s conflict, but nothing that makes the book feel too heavy—it’s the perfect balance of emotion, fun, and steam. Paisley Hope continues to be an auto-buy author for me, and Riding the High is just another reason why. Highly recommend!

paisley hope has become my favorite author of this year, and dare I crown her the queen of small town romances! 'riding the high' was so highly anticipated when I stumbled upon 'holding the reins' last month.

ginger & cole are two characters I was incredibly intrigued by whenever they appeared in other books! their constant banter is only upped in their story & being able to see their sweet and vulnerable sides was obviously incredible. i loved watching ginger fall in love with Mabel and find a way to carve her way into cole's world permanently. GOD I loved every single thing about this book and I binged it in a night.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU netgalley, paisley hope, and random house for this arc! IT MADE MY WEEK!

Paisley hope did it again, I had so much fun reading this and can’t wait to read more from her. Thank you for the ARC

Can't go wrong with Paisley Hope! I really loved the friendship to relationship of Cole and Ginger. The Tension and the Banter made this such an enjoyable read. Mabel was just precious. I loved her relationship with Ginger. The ending was perfect for them. (I binged this in 1 day).

Single Dad
Best Friends to Lovers
Secret Wedding
Law Daddy 👮🏻

*Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC*

I freaking love anything Paisley writes, holy heck! she is in the top 5 of my favorite authors officially. Gah Cole, ginger and Mabel’s story was so special. And THAT ENDING?!?!? Omg. I need the next book now!!! I can’t wait to read more from her!!!

A fun and spicy smalltown romance full of favorite tropes and banter galore! Bestfriend's Brother, Accidental marriage, Nanny with a hint of cowboy!

Book three in the Silver Pines Ranch series, follows Cole Ashby and Ginger Danforth. The series thus far follows a different Ashby sibling each book, starting with sister CeCe who happens to be Ginger's best friend! Reading through the series, we can see the banter and tension of Cole and Ginger a mile away and their story did not disappoint!

Cole has recently been voted in as Sheriff but as a single dad, he is feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders. The only time he seems to be stress free is around Ginger, his sisters bestfriend with whom he has a "secret" friendship. When the entire crew heads to Vegas for a weekend to celebrate CeCe and Nash's upcoming wedding, things get messy when Ginger and Cole accidentally get married.

Thoughts and Spoilers:


So far this is my favorite of the Silver Pines books! Seeing the tension and banter with Ginger and Cole for multiple books, I went into this one truly excited to see where their story would take them. I did get nervous around 30 percent in as it started to feel like every trope under the sun was being thrown into this book, but I think all the plot lines played out nicely! Considering there was a "will they won't they" energy built up for multiple books, the fact that the first time they crossed that friendship line happening on a drunken night and we only get flashbacks of it? I felt ROBBED! I did really appreciate that there was a slight slow burn aspect to them crossing that line again though! The spice to plot ratio in this book was better than in book 2 in my opinion, though there was one scene towards the end (in coles office) that made me roll my eyes a little bit.

I am always a sucker for a single dad romance and one like this, where the long term family friend that gets under the dads skin is the perfect person to fix their little family? SO GOOD! I also appreciate that there wasnt any backlash from the families. Ginger initially had some concerns, especially about how this new relationship would affect CeCe especially in the lead up to her wedding, and I love that CeCe's energy was just a "I love you, he's my brother, just be careful"

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC, all thoughts and opinions are my own!

~Romance, Small-town, Contemporary, and more!~

3.5| An enjoyable and quick read, but nothing revolutionary. For starters, I was not a big fan of how this book started. While I understand their unconventional, unspoken friendship is a big part of their dynamic, the whole scene left a bad taste in my mouth. Cole and Ginger, while they do have tension, don't have much substance as characters. While this has been the case for the last two books as well, those books made up for it in the community and family throughout the books; this one did not. Throughout the majority of the book, I was screaming at them to just talk to each other. The miscommunication was baffling at times when they both wanted the same thing. I enjoyed Mabel's character and the side she brought out in both Cole and Ginger. I oddly found myself wanting more Gemma. By that, I mean some sort of growth. I didn't enjoy how much of a cartoon villain Brent and Gemma ended up being in the end. I also wished we had more insight into how Gemma treated Mabel in their alone time. I would have loved to see more of Ginger's relationship with her father after everything. That part wrapped up a little too abruptly for my liking. I did enjoy seeing some of the past characters in this book. It was fun to see what happened after their books wrapped up. I also appreciated how this book took place in different places, unlike the past books that were very ranch-heavy. Overall, this book was a quick and easy read I just wish there was more substance throughout the whole book. I enjoyed the funny moments but hoped for some more real talks and vulnerability from the characters.

Cole and Ginger! Partners in Crime!

I have been eagerly awaiting Cole and Ginger’s story since Holding the Reins, and let me tell you—it did not disappoint! Their banter has always been top-tier, and this book takes it to a whole new level. Honestly, each installment in this series just keeps getting better, solidifying it as a true 5-star series. I haven’t rated a single one lower!

Paisley Hope has an incredible talent for crafting real, relatable characters with struggles that make you root for them every step of the way. And the fact that we get to see beloved characters from previous books continue their journeys? Absolute chef’s kiss!

Now, let’s talk about Cole Ashby—the best single dad in town and newly appointed sheriff. With his no-nonsense demeanor, there’s no room for slip-ups. But one drunken game of truth or dare later, he wakes up married to his best friend, Ginger Danforth—the congressman’s daughter with a reputation to uphold. A marriage of convenience seems like the perfect solution: Cole needs a nanny for his spirited daughter, Mabel, and Ginger needs to keep up appearances for her father’s political career. But what starts as a practical arrangement quickly unravels as long-buried feelings rise to the surface. Turns out, they’re more perfect for each other than they ever realized.

This book was an absolute blast to read! I thought Cole would steal the show, but Ginger completely shined—which, let’s be real, is exactly how Cole would want it. Her sass and fire keep him on his toes the entire time. And that handcuff scene?! Whew. I was blushing! So swoony, so spicy, so perfect!

Do yourself a favor—stop reading this review and go pick up this book. You won’t regret it!

🌻 Accidental Marriage
🤠 Single Dad x Nanny
🌻 Best Friends Brother
🤠 Forced Proximity
🌻 It’s Always Been You
🤠 Dual POV
🌻 Small Town
🤠 Dirty Talker
🌻 MY WIFE

Thank you Netgalley & Random House for sending me this arc.

I've been looking forward to Cole and Ginger's book since Holding the Reins and the wait was so worth it. Every book in this series is truly amazing and solified Paisley Hope as an auto buy author for me.

This book revolves around the spit fire and sassy Ginger who has been in love with her bestfriend's brother for years. Cole, the MMC, is a single dad who is a bonafied f boy throughout books 1 to the early chapters of this book. Him and Ginger are secret friends and have been there for each other during tough times (mainly Ginger to Cole but who's counting? Haha). They accidentally get married in Vegas after a drunken truth or dare and due to circumstances for both of them, they decided to stay married and the rest they say is history. The banter and jokes between the MCs are top tier. Ginger is really funny and likes to get under Cole's skin. I love that we have seen glimpses of their interactions on the previous books so it wasnt much of a stretch on how fast they got together in this book. Once Cole decided to not hold back on his feelings for Ginger, the spice came spicin'. Love Mabel and her relationship with her dad and Ginger. Love the whole Ashby family and their partners (Cece and Ivy). I just know I would die to be a part of that family. They rib each other but the love they have is inspiring. I also appreciate the conflict in the book but love that there is no third act breakup. 😜

Overall, this is yet another amazing romance read from Ms Hope. Pick this up when it comes out on May 6th. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance copy of this book!

Riding the High is book three in the series and was a good read. Cole Ashby, Ginger Danforth and the rest of the Laurel Creek crew head up to Las Vegas for a weekend away. Cole and Ginger play a game of truth or dare and after a few too many drinks, they wake up married. They realize they can't get an annulment.
so they decide to stay married for ninety days in secret, until Ginger's father is re-elected and Cole is out of his probationary period as Sheriff. Ginger also spends the summer with Mabel, Coles daughter. Ginger an Mabel had such a cute relationship! The chemistry between Cole and Ginger was sizzling and the steamy scenes were pretty explosive! Loved them together!!

I knew I was going to love Cole and Ginger from their interactions in the last two books and their book did not disappoint! I was literally smiling so big throughout the book. Their secret friendship and the accidental marriage? Perfect! Ginger’s relationship with Mabel was so sweet as well. And Cole was an absolute simp for Ginger throughout the book! This was a kick my feet and squeal book! No notes. I will definitely be rereading their story again and buying a paperback copy when it releases!

Absolutely LOVED Cole and Ginger in this one! Ginger has poked her head into every story prior, along with Cole of course, but I was MOST excited for Ginger! That girl had been through the wringer and back, and deserved her HEA. Finding it amongst your best guy friend/ your best friend’s brother was the icing on the sweet cake that this story was! Loved the single dad trope + the entrance of some wonderful relationship development amongst child and girl who has been around a while. Ginger made Cole change his ways and that was evident throughout the story, as he staked his claim and became mush around her. The characters were written so well, the plot was beautiful, and just overall, loved the story as a whole. Paisley Hope is already an autobuy, but this one will grace my shelves proudly once it’s released! Thank you Dell for the opportunity to read!

3.5 stars (ARC review)

Cole and Ginger's chemistry was evident throughout the first two books of this series, so I was thrilled to finally get their story.

I loved watching their love grow from their younger years, even though they tried to ignore and fight it. Ginger's relationship with Cole's daughter Mabel was equally wonderful to witness. From the start, Ginger naturally fits into their little family unit. However, regarding Cole and Ginger's connection, much of their chemistry was already established in the previous two books, leaving less room for development in their own story. Apart from flashbacks to the past, their present-day interactions felt limited to bedroom scenes unless Mabel was present.

link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7370547274

A tattooed sheriff ✅
No third act breakup ✅
A good time ✅

Cole and Ginger were so perfect together! The pacing was good and the spice was excellent. I’m not usually one for a single parent, but this one felt like it was done right and Mabel fit right into the story.

But thank goodness the rest of the kids were in the epilogue, praying for you, Ginger. It couldn’t be me.

Thank you to NetGalley for the E-ARC!

Riding the High is the third installment in the Silver Pines Ranch series, and we follow Cole and Ginger while being the best of friends, and along with being her brother's best friend, there is tension that arises with them and the rest of the ranch keeping an eye on them.

Seeing Cole and Ginger talk is basically seeing a sight for steamy eyes, and they have the whole best friend and teasing each other down to a tee. But they also, do have the best connection in knowing each other which makes this deal they make with each other a real challenge. Being together with so much tension in having some sort of feeling for each other makes Cole and Ginger have some real difficult moments, and I think Hope did an amazing job at that.

As far as plot goes, I can def see why they were best friends and what the challenge was from staying away from each other, however, these two characters really didn't stick out to me. I loved their relationship and connection, but it just seemed like they were fighting attractiveness, rather than really feeling, and I would love to see these characters, perhaps in a neighboring series. Where they are able to talk about the hardships they faced in their relationship, rather than it just being physical attraction and why they had to fight for their relationship. No matter what though, this is definitely the perfect vibe for a best friends brother and little sister try to keep their hands to themselves vibe!

⭐️ “Swoony, emotional, and utterly addictive!”

Paisley Hope delivers another steamy and heartfelt romance in Riding the High, the third book in the Silver Pines Ranch series. Sheriff Cole Ashby is a devoted single dad, and Ginger Danforth is the adventurous daughter of a congressman. A spontaneous Las Vegas weekend leads to an unexpected marriage, and now they have to figure out how to keep their new reality under wraps.

This book has it ALL:
💖 Friends-to-lovers romance
🔥 Spicy tension & swoon-worthy moments
👮‍♂️ A protective, single-dad hero
💍 The best accidental marriage trope ever
🏡 Small-town charm & heartwarming family dynamics

Cole & Ginger’s chemistry leaps off the page, and their journey from friendship to love is both emotional and deeply satisfying. Paisley Hope’s writing makes you laugh, cry, and fall in love right along with them. If you adore found family, emotional depth, and a touch of steam, this one’s a must-read!

A steamy friends to lovers, second chance romance, fake marriage in a small town. What’s not to love? Family dynamics, friendships and a trip to Vegas make for a fun read that will make you feel the Kentucky humidity as you turn every page! Pre-order this buzzy summer read now.

i didn’t expect to like this as much as i did! also didn’t realize it was part of a series but now i want to read the rest of them LOL! i love friends to lovers so i ATE cole and ginger up!! their realizations, their chemistry, MABEL! i’m sure it’s just me but i wanted a spicy third act plot twister than what it was - though what it was makes sense LOL - but overall would reccommend