I loved the first two books in this series, and this one totally held up. It’s less of a cowboy romance but gives a great love story (a little swoony, a little emotional, very spicy) and felt like all of the happiness I needed. The long backstory between FMC/MMC made the quick love feel natural, and it was heartwarming to watch this little family grow.

4.5 stars

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

“Eyes here, baby. I’ve waited years to give in to this. I want all your attention now.” 🤍

Pack your bags babe, we’re going back to Silver Pines Ranch. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if Paisley writes it I’ll read it. Riding the High is probably easily my favorite of the Silver Pines Ranch series this far. I’ve waited so long for Cole & Ginger’s story, and they stole my heart. There has been so much anticipation for their story and book, and it did not disappoint. Cole Cole Cole.. what a man. 😮‍💨 That mouth! And let’s not forget about Ginger! She’s sassy and a little smartass-y. She has a comeback for everything, she knows what she wants and deserves, and she’s a strong ass female main character. Paisley really nailed friends to lovers, which doesn’t always land for me. 🤍🥹 But then again, she never misses.

Thank you so much Paisley Hope, Random House, and Netgalley for the arc. I absolutely fell so in love with Cole, Ginger, and Mabel. I cannot wait for my preorder to come in so I can shelve this alongside the rest of my Paisley Hope collection.

Riding the High releases May 6, 2025 and is now available for preorder on Amazon. 🤍

Thank you so much to the publisher for this ARC!

I have been so excited for more in this series! Cole is Ginger’s best friend’s brother. They grew up together and were there for each other. When they were teens, Ginger had a big crush and kissed Cole. He turned her down. After he became a father with the not so nice Gemma, he relied on Ginger’s friendship. When the marriage was failing, he always called Ginger.

After his divorce, Cole became pretty promiscuous but always watched Brooklyn 99 with Ginger. After they accidentally get married in Vegas, they have to figure out how to protect their reputations. They decide to hide the marriage and Ginger will stay at Cole’s for the summer to help with his daughter. Mabel was very cute and loved Ginger.
When the two begin hookin up, feelings definitely get involved.

Ginger and Cole’s marriage is supposed to be for only the summer, but will it last forever?

I don’t love OW drama, especially when they’re the mother of the child. I also felt the secret of the marriage went on too long. I’m excited for what’s next in this series.

I’ve been excited to read Cole and Ginger’s story for a while and let me tell you.. this book does NOT disappoint. Paisley Hope is easily becoming one of my favorite authors. Riding the High has left me with such a big smile on my face. Cole and Ginger have had so much chemistry since the first time we’ve met them and add in an accidental marriage, you have a recipe for a good read. Their genuine friendship that was revealed in this book and the longing they both felt towards each other were both shown to the reader right at the beginning and really made you root for them. I loved the connection built between Ginger and Mabel as well. I can’t wait to see what’s next in this world!

Riding the High by Paisley Hope is a wonderful addition to the Silver Pines Ranch series. As someone new to this author, I focused on her writing style, particularly how she develops her characters and settings. I’m happy to say that her writing is both engaging and enjoyable. The story moves at a fast pace, keeping me entertained throughout. Since the characters appeared in previous books in the series, I was already inclined to like them, and this installment did not disappoint.
Cole and Ginger were so fun to read about, and watching their growth as characters was truly wonderful. I especially appreciated how the dynamic between Ginger and Cole's daughter evolved over time. It added depth to the story and made their interactions feel authentic. Overall, this book is a fun and heartwarming addition to Paisley Hope’s Silver Pines Ranch series.

I read it in a day! I’ve been waiting for Cole and Ginger’s story since Nash and Cece’s was over. I love how there was so much more to their friendship going on behind the scenes in the previous two books that came to light in this one. I’m so happy Mable finally has a mom she can count on now! Fingers crossed there will be a fourth book in this series because I need to know why Olivia had bite marks on her neck 😂

The couple we’ve all been waiting for! Ginger and Cole were such a simple, sweet love story about friends becoming more in an unlikely way. The chemistry between them has been noticeable since book one, but they certainly didn’t disappoint whatsoever. I’m rating this book 3.75 stars, purely because I rated Holding the Reins 4 and nothing can beat that one for me (sorry!) But I really did love this book a lot.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book! I will say the lack of chapter numbers was a bit strange, but something I could get over and did not ruin the story. That also goes for the minor capitalization and punctuation errors. I loved Mabel's and Ginger's relationship and even wanted more! The epilogue 7 years in the future definitely helped to imagine what their world turned out to be but I just wanted more! I wanted to see everything from more of their day to day to even Mabel finding out she will be a big sister. But all that being said I really did enjoy this book! Cole + Ginger = <3


PS - I just hope there are more books in the series! Love the little community in them!

This was such a fun read! I had an amazing time reading this! A detailed review is already up on goodreads and i'll be posting another one on my bookstagram tomorrow!

This book is yet another great one from author Paisley Hope.
True friends to lovers story, single dad troupe, secret accidental marriage, secret pinning. Fabulous. I devoured every word like it was my dinner.
The kids add extra layer to the story. Kids in books are always hilarious.
The story is so good. I love how the MMC and FMC are completely oblivious as to how they feel about each other but everyone else sees it. Until they so see it and sparks fly.

5/5 stars
3/5 spice (But dang was it good spice!)

This was my first Paisley Hope book, and it did not disappoint. I was worried about jumping right into the end (or it could be middle-there might be another book?) of a series and had no problems getting sucked right into the Silver Pines world.

If friends to lovers, best friends’ brother, or single dad, is your jam then this should be a good one for you. I’m sure you could add more but that’s the meat of it. You’ve got Cole, the town sheriff and single dad and Ginger, a teacher and best friend to Cole’s sister. They’ grew up together but became better friends when Cece, (Cole’s sister) went away to college. If one of them needed an advice, a ride, anything- they were always there to support each other. Fast forward to present day- a group trip to Vegas for a for Cece’s wedding, changes everything.

“I know without a doubt that when my lungs pull in their last breath, my final thoughts will be of you”

yes yes yes! this is my favorite Silver Pines novel so far, which is saying a lot because I LOVED the first two. I adore everything about Ginger, Cole, and — of course — Mabel! all the anticipation that was built-up in the previous novels absolutely delivers in Riding the High! and the spice y’all?! yes, please! Paisley Hope just gets better and better!
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this and that:
♡ baby mama drama (minimal, no love triangles)
♡ best friend’s brother
♡ brooklyn nine-nine references
♡ cooking generational recipes
♡ dirty talk
♡ dual pov
♡ flashbacks
♡ friends-to-lovers
♡ it was always you
♡ gardening
♡ handcuff play
♡ he calls her “my wife”
♡ horseback riding
♡ las vegas wedding
♡ lazy summer days
♡ open door spice
♡ perpetual bachelor
♡ secret relationship
♡ single dad
♡ sheriff x teacher
♡ small town
♡ temporary nanny
♡ truth or dare

triggers:
☞ anxiety (experienced by a child)
☞ absentee parenting
☞ abuse of authority by a police office (sexual)
☞ blackmail
☞ grief (mentioned)
☞ strained parental relationships

This book was so fun! I was giggling, swooning, emotional, laughing out loud, and had my eyes glued to the book the whole time! Paisley really brought out all the big feelings with this one and I loved every page of it.

Ginger and Cole have been friends forever, and have also been crushing on each other for a long time but with Cole being Ginger’s best friend’s brother, the “we can’t!”, forbidden romance aspect was strong in this one. I loved their easy and supportive dynamic and it’s clear that these two know each other incredibly well, and “just friends” was never going to work for them. They’re truly a match made in heaven, with their flirty banter and the fact that they both give as got as they get. There was so much chemistry and tension and I was rooting for them to just give in and admit their feelings for one another.

When Cole is appointed sheriff, Ginger helps out with his daughter Mabel (who is the most adorable kid ever) and moves in with them to nanny for her. I’ve yet to read a single dad x nanny romance I don’t like, because it hits every time! And this one was especially good because they were friends too and there was so much intimacy and support in their relationship. The fact that they had drunkenly gotten married in Vegas before and were keeping that a secret was so fun and gave us some seriously swoony “my wife” moments. I loved Ginger and Cole’s romantic relationship from friends to lovers, but also how they became a little family with Mabel. They both have their own struggles and baggage, but the fact that they already know almost everything about each other due to years of close friendship was amazing to read. Conflicts had such a different feel because of it and I loved their healthy communication.
I also loved the community aspect, especially with the whole Silver Pines crew. Reading about characters from previous books and seeing what they’re up to was one of my favorite parts because it means we never truly have to leave them. I adored Ginger’s friendship with the girls, the whole Ashby family dynamic, and I also loved seeing Cole grow into the man he always wanted to be. There was so much vulnerability in their characters, and they both had so many more layers to them that we just had to see through their eyes.
And the spice! Dare I say it was some of Paisley’s best work yet? It fit into the story naturally and seeing a lot of pent up frustration and tension snap is always so hot. No notes!

Paisley has truly created an amazing world and community with this series, and I can’t wait to see what’s next!

5/5 ⭐️
3/5 🌶️

❥Friends to lovers
❥Single dad
❥Vegas one night stand
❥Best friends older brother
❥Sherif MMC
❥Teacher FMC

After the build up in books 1 and 2 I was so so so excited to read about Cole and Ginger! I knew all the tension was going to be explosive and it was definitely worth the wait. I loved Cole and how dedicated he was to his family and his friendship with Ginger. Ginger was hilarious and her carefree personality was perfect for Cole. I loved how their story started (and ended). Cole’s family made the story even better and I can’t wait for more!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶

💜Single dad
💜Secret friends to lovers
💜Accidental/secret marriage
💜Secret pinning

This is the first book I've read by Paisley Hope, and now I'm completely obsessed with her writing. I couldn't put this book down!

Cole and Ginger are two characters who grabbed my attention right from the start. Their connection (something no one else even knew existed) makes them perfect for each other.

Their story is light yet filled with tension, and you can see how they can’t stop thinking about each other. When they find themselves stuck in a marriage that happened after one too many drinks in Vegas, living, so close only makes it harder for them to hide—or resist—what they feel for each other.

Cole, oh my god, the man 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 Kindle overheat.

Ginger is exactly the kind of FMC I adore, quick with her sassy comebacks and never missing a chance to tease Cole.

And I can’t forget to mention the relationship between Ginger and Mabel—I loved every interaction between them and the team they make with Cole!

I lost track of how many highlights I made while reading, and this book has officially earned a spot on my favorites list.

Thank you so much, Dell and NetGalley, for sending me this ARC!

Cole and Ginger are my new favorite Paisley Hope couple. Secret friends to secretly married in a Vegas oopsie wedding to lovers? Best friend’s brother? Single dad with a cute kid? I was sat. I’ve also just always loved Ginger in this series, so I was thrilled to read her book.

I loved Cole and Ginger’s friendship most of all. They found understanding without judgement in each other first and foremost, and despite the underlying attraction and sexual tension between them, there was something so pure about it. I had such a genuine feeling that the two of them were destined to be vitally important to each other however that may look for them. The friendship between them only strengthened the romantic bond between them when that shift happened. Add in the way Ginger bonded with Mabel and their complete love story was beautiful.

It wouldn’t be a Paisley Hope novel if it wasn’t spicy, and she definitely delivers the heat yet again with Cole and Ginger. These two may not have been celibate for their entire friendship, but they’ve been repressed where it counts (with each other in case that’s unclear) and they more than make up for it when they’re ready for it. I also thought the catalyst for their breaking point was so well done. It was a situation that showed how deeply entrenched they’d become in each other’s lives.

This was truly such a delight to read. Thank you to NetGalley and Dell for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 ⭐️

This was a very sweet romance between Ginger and Cole. I thought they matched each other well. I usually don’t like single dad romances, but Mabel was cute and Cole was not hung up in anyway on his ex (or have any deep love of her).

That being said, authors really need to stop opening romance books (ESPECIALLY when they are already in each other’s lives and “it’s always supposed to be you”) with the MMC having sex with OW. And then mention that other woman (and all the other women he’s slept with since he’s a manwhore) over and over again. It made Ginger look a little pathetic waiting for him as he slept around… everyone was telling her to be careful/move on (including her mom, his ex-wife, and her friend Liv).

Ginger Danforth has been in love with her best friend’s older brother Cole for as long as she can remember. Longtime friends, he was also her rock when her best friend moved away, the guy she called for a ride home when she drank too much or when she needed someone to talk to. In turn, she’s always been there for him as he’s gotten divorced and is raising his daughter basically solo. There’s always been an attraction there but after one kiss years ago, she realized it was never going to happen and did her best to tamp those feelings down. A drunken night in Vegas though, turns into a marriage that doesn’t bode well for either of them — Ginger because of her family’s expectations and Cole because of his newly elected position as the local Sheriff. They agree to keep it a secret until they can get a divorce while simultaneously having Ginger move in for the summer to help Cole out with his daughter. The close proximity brings their feelings for each other to the forefront but the expectation was always that at the end of summer, they would be over? Can they figure out their feelings before it’s too late?

I’m loving Paisley Hope — she has a vibe similar to Elsie Silver whom is a favorite. Her books are thoughtful and heartfelt with well-written steam! Ginger is wonderfully free-spirited and the exact perfect opposite of Cole, who has everything in order and really craves control in his life. I loved these two together!

Thanks to Dell via Netgalley for this ARC.

WOOHOO!! Another perfect installment to this series and little town I love so much full of characters that are lively and wonderful. I’ve been WAITING for this couple since reading about them and their banter in book one. And it does not disappoint.

Quick trope/vibes rundown:
- single dad
- best friends brother - sisters best friend
- 3 year age gap
- secret besties
- something happens that’s a tipping point for the entire book that I shall not spoil for you

Y’all I knew Cole & Ginger’s story was going to hit hard. And let me tell you Mrs. Paisley Hope didn’t not disappoint. Cole & Ginger’s story was everything I wanted and more. If I could give this book 1,000 stars I would. But sadly Goodreads only lets me do 5. So of course we are giving this amazing book the highest Goodreads allows. Reading Cole, Ginger & Mabes story goes so much deeper than we could ever imagine. The three of them becoming a team and falling in love was truly extraordinary.

Now let’s talk about the book tropes used. First off, we’ve got one of my favorites friends to lovers. The history between Ginger & Cole was unmatched. I also loved that everyone else knew they’ve always had a thing for each other except themselves. Second trope, the accidental marriage. Also don’t come for me claiming spoiler it’s literally in the description. But I digress, the way that marriage was handled was so different compared to other accidental marriage tropes. And honestly I wish more books would do it this way.

Overall, if you can’t already tell I highly recommend this book and its earlier books in the series. Like seriously if you haven’t read Paisley yet what are you doing go out and read her books. Lastly, big thank you to NetGalley & Dell publishing for providing an arc of this book!