The one that I've been waiting for! I ate Cole and Ginger's story up so fast, I loved the premise, the banter, the chemistry, everything about this was perfect. This story was filled with so many heartfelt and emotional moments you couldn't help fall in love with the little family that was blossoming. I'm not a fan of the accidental marriage trope but Paisley did it so well that I ended up never even really thinking about it. Roll on book 4!

This author continuously publishes 5 star books! What an absolutely incredible book!!

I have been waiting and dreaming about this book since I read Ginger and Cole's name and this book absolutely DID NOT DISAPPOINT!

Cole is a hard working single dad, who wants to make sure his daughter has the life she deserves. He is loving, kind, funny and selfless. Ginger is his perfect partner, her feisty, fun, loving personality perfectly balances with his! They have the most perfect communication and were absolutely destined to be together!

Such amazing tropes throughout aswell..
- Single dad / Nanny
- Small town
- Friends to lovers
- Best friend's brother
- Accidental marriage
- 'It's always been you'

Perfect book! And thank you so much for the ARC!

Absolutely ordered this book! I really enjoyed the rest of the series and this fitted right into the story perfectly. If you want a small town romance then this is right up your street. I hope she continues with the series, because I need more RIGHT NOW. LOVED IT

A great fun read that fits neatly with the other two in this series - if you enjoyed them then this will be right up your street!

WAAAAAY she does it again!

This series. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

I mean, I was already hyped for Ginger's romance but this was a brilliant read. I was kicking my little feet and biting my lip at the flirting and teasing.

💙 Brilliant dialogue, the banter, the build up
💅 I love Ginger - she is pure LOLs. The sass.
🌶️ Oh the spice was spicing
❤️ And just a gorgeous small town romance with so much heart.

Omg this boooook. This authorrrrr. This seriessssss.

Thank you Paisley Hope and book team at Penguin Random House. As soon as I got the email that this one was coming to NetGalley I’ve never replied to an email more excited or requested a book faster.

Book 3 of the Silver Pines series is the single dad, secret besties, fake marriage to romance that every series needs.

This book had me crying, laughing and just in love with all of the characters. Ginger and Cole are my fave couple yet.

Anyone wanting to enter their cowboy era please get on these books. You won’t be disappointed

ARC review

💖best friends brother
💖forced proximity
💖accidental marriage
💖secret friends to lovers
💖single dad x nanny

I have been waiting for Cole and Ginger’s story since Holding the Reins and they were worth the wait. For me, each book is better than the last in this series!

Law Daddy 🫠 THE MAN THAT COLE ASHBY IS!!!! I wasn’t quite expecting, or ready for, the mouth on this man.

Cole and Ginger are frenemies to the world but secret besties for real, I ADORED their friendship and the fact they were both absolutely obsessed with each other (hello branded initial 👀) but were too scared to rock the boat and act on their feelings, until…… a trip to vegas, a drunken wedding and a night spent together.

Let’s throw in some forced proximity when Ginger ends up being Nanny for Cole’s daughter for the summer, oh yeah and the fact they are staying married (secretly) because of REASONS! Who could resist the loml in that situation, not Cole and Ginger (especially not Cole)! And the rest is history…with a nice sprinkle of drama in the shape of Cole’s (awful) ex wife, Gingers political family and a deputy sheriff out for revenge!

Loving this series and can’t wait for the next one! Thank you for the ARC Paisley and NetGalley!

This book tells the story of Cole and Ginger. The main tropes being: accidental marriage, single dad x nanny, secret friends to lovers, playful banter and best friends brother. This story is the 3rd instalment of the Silver Pines series but can be read as a stand alone. I personally would read “Holding the Reins” and “Training the Heart” first as it will set up Cole & Gingers playfulness that we see on the lead up to this story.

I knew from the first book that Cole & Ginger’s story would be one of my favourites. Single dad and best friend’s brother are 2 of my favourite tropes! I liked seeing the depth to their story, what I had learned so far was different than what it was actually like (I thought they were more frenimies - I’m glad I was wrong).

I LOVE Paisley’s writing. Her writing is so captivating and really draws you in to the story. I have read all of her books & none have felt rushed. Her character and setting descriptions are spot on and really make me feel like part of the story.

One thing I love is the spice in Paisley’s novels. It is HOT and STEAMY but fits naturally into the stories. I’d rate this a 4.5🌶️ level.

I liked that each character gets their own chapters. It’s interesting to view their side of the story & it helps you connect better with each character and what they’re feeling.

This book was definitely a 5⭐️ for me - my most memorable part being the flower scene or the night after the boat🥹.

I DEVOURED this story and cannot wait for the Silver Pines series to continue. I would definitely read this book again and I will be recommending to all my followers on my booktok.

Sweet romance, however I do think it would be useful to read the previous books in the series as I feel like the hero and heroine had a back story that I somehow missed.

This was everything I needed for Cole and Ginger. I’d been waiting hopelessly as they popped up in the first two books of the series and knew I needed their story.

What a brilliant couple they make! I love how their personalities complement each other. We see them come together with an accidental marriage in Vegas (which I loved) and find them navigating this secret whilst life changing events are happening for both of them.

I just loved the angst between the two and was waiting for them to finally give in to each other and their ridiculous chemistry. Plus big points for girl dad, Cole, who is quite literally a dream of a book boyfriend.

I’m not often a fan of the single parent trope, but Paisley did it so well with Cole and Mabel. And seeing how close Ginger and Mabel got was also lovely. The way they just fit together was lovely to read.

Now I just need Liv’s story. I’m waiting with bated breath.

Romance is my newest obsession so I snapped up the opportunity to read this early and it didn't disappoint. The 3rd in a series, Riding the High takes us back to Laurel Creek for Cole and Ginger's story. We get enemies to lovers, a secret marriage, forced proximity, and lots of spice! If I'm totally honest, initially I had some reservations about Cole - it didn't sit well with me that he was blaming his wife for the breakdown of his marriage while nurturing a secret, late night friendship with his sister's friend - however I got over it quickly! I loved their early banter and after Vegas I was squealing with glee and all in. Throughout the story, the tension and chemistry between Cole and Ginger was perfect and the single dad trope always gets me but it was the frenemies vibes and the domesticity of their situation that absolutely made the story for me. It's a close call, but I think this is my favourite of the series so far. If spicy, small town romance with a side of found family is your thing then this series is definitely for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and of course Queen Paisley for giving me this arc for review💘

Rating - 4.5⭐️
Spice - 2🌶️

This is the 3rd book in the silver pines series; we are following Ginger, Cece’s bestest friend. Ginger has had a secret for a while, she is secretly best friends with her brother, Cole. Cole is the sheriff, while also being a cowboy AND a single dad (SWOON) and thinks the world of Ginger. They decide to say “fuck it” and get absolutely wasted one night and do something that could ultimately wreck both of their lives. So they come to an agreement…
I REFUSE to say anymore and spoil it because this plot line is chefs kiss 😘

“It all just reminds me why I always take the dare. Because you can’t always wait for the perfect time to risk it all.”

Tropes we see:
🩷Best friend’s brother
💘Friends to lovers
🩷Forced proximity
💘Single dad
🩷Marriage
💘Found family

Paisley never disappoints, I knew this was going to be my favourite. I LOVED daddy Cole and I just want to be Ginger so bad, and her relationship with Mabel is everything. The spice was chefs kiss and I cannot wait for the next one. If you are looking for small town, cowboy perfection - look no further🕺🏼

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for giving me an E-arc copy for review.

Riding the High was such a fun read for me. We follow two characters who have quite an extensive relationship. The FMC Ginger is friends with the MMC Cole’s sister, however Cole is always there for Ginger throughout her life.

When Cole’s sister and partner hold their bachelor parties in Vegas, something happens between Ginger and Cole that is pretty life changing.

We then follow both characters as they manoeuvre themselves through this new relationship and see their crushes for each other develop into an incredible romance.

I found this to be quite an easy read quite fast paced up until around the 55% mark, it did slow down a bit, however I really liked how there was no third act breakup and that the characters could actually talk through their feelings.

Overall a great read for people who love a good romance with spice!

Teenage crush on best friends brother grows as they mature in to adults. One divorce and a young daughter, juggling single parenthood for cole. Following her political dad's dictates for single ginger.
Best friends whilst denying the simmering attraction.
A joint stag and hen weekend in Vegas leads to unexpected complications.
Moving in to solve work and childcare dilemmas for the summer. Will it be a fling or something more permanent?
A highly sexed and descriptive book that will make your toes curl.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I saw the book promos and said <i>“Single dad? Fake relationship? Yes, please!” </i>

Riding The High hit all the sweet spots for me, and I couldn't get enough of it. Paisley has once again delivered a swoon-worthy story that had me glued to the pages from start to finish.

Unless you’re new around here, I adore single dad romances, and this one did not disappoint. The way Cole is both a dedicated father and a downright delicious love interest made my heart melt. His connection with his daughter is heartwarming and so beautifully written. I couldn’t help but fall for him as he navigates fatherhood while slowly falling for his nanny.

Speaking of Ginger - she was absolutely fantastic! I loved her strength and vulnerability, and her chemistry with Cole was straight up fire. Their friendship was so beautiful, and their relationship was even more so. The tension between them was palpable, and I couldn’t wait to see when they'd stop pretending and realize their feelings for each other were real. The slow burn was so satisfying!

Paisley did such an incredible job of weaving humor, emotion, and sizzling chemistry into a story that just feels so… comforting. It was the perfect balance of angst, lightheartedness, and swoon. Highly recommend this if you're looking for a Cowboy Romance with heart, SPICE, and a whole lot of charm.

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin RH UK/Cornerstone Press for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙃𝙤𝙥𝙚, 𝙋𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙢 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙐𝙆, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙂𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮, 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙍𝘾! 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙬𝙣.

5★
5🌶️

Ginger grew up in a strict household where even her clothes were controlled, but deep down, she longed for freedom. Cole, a single dad and sheriff of Laurel Creek, is fully committed to his job and daughter. A truth-or-dare game, alcohol, and a night in Vegas lead Ginger and Cole into an unexpected marriage deal.

No words can fully explain how I feel after reading this book! It took me on a ride - and I mean that literally. If I had to describe it, I’d say it was a whirlwind of emotions. I first read Paisley Hope’s book last year during my cowboy era and already loved her work, but this book made me a full-on FAN.

This is an EASY 5-star read for me—not just because I was lucky enough to get an early copy, but because it truly deserved every star. It was an absolute banger—what a fantastic novel!

If you love banter, top-tier chemistry, and forbidden romance, THIS. IS. IT. Cole and Ginger hooked me right from the start! One minute, I was sobbing my heart out, and the next, I was blushing because whoa! the spice?! Can a girl catch a break first? LOL. At 72%, I couldn't stop laughing.

Overall, I had so much fun laughing, screaming, crying, and trying to stay sane all at once—that’s how amazing this book was. I just can’t get enough of this couple! If you're an Elsie Silver fan like me, you definitely need to get your hands on this book—thank me later!

If you're still unsure about starting your cowboy era, it’s time to saddle up and start Riding the High—because trust me, you don’t want to miss out on these hotties! LOL.

(On a serious note: please do read your trigger warnings)

★★★★.25
This will be formatted a little weird as I’ve had to pull some sections out, to put in the spoiler’s section so if you’re reading the full thing it might seem like I’m going back to the same point twice etc.

I have thoroughly got myself into a pickle here, but for life of me I cannot fathom how the men in this series get better and better with each book. I love Nash, yet Wade made him seem like a child in comparison but Sheriff Cole Ashby? You just know Wade is shaking in his boots now that he has reached his full potential. Cole is the epitome of male pride, and not in the gross incel way, but in the this is my family and I’m the one that gets to work to take care of them way. This is my town and I’m the one that gets to do whatever I can to make it a better place way. He is absolutely preening and him coming into his own in this book.

Ginger on the other hand, continues to be perfect insanity that has been Ginger for the past two books. She is the wild child with a heart. She’s the friend you would trust with you new born, but not to pick you up on time. Her vulnerability shows throughout this book, but it really wasn’t a big deal because it came to her so naturally. I have never had a bad thing to say about her and I doubt I ever will. It was nice to meet some of her family and learn a bit more of why Ginger is the way she is, but overall, she is just flawless.

“It’s been you for so f*cking long, Ginger… you’re the baseline I compared every woman to. You’re the one I sought”..

My favourite part about this book, by far was the friendship between the two. The more the book went on and the more little flash backs and tid bits we got of them, the more I just fell in love with their connection. It’s so boyish yet reliable and I’m just really drawn to the fact that the two people of the group that they would all consider the ‘wild cards’ are the two that happen to have been there for each other more consistently, quietly and yet fiercely that the rest.

Once they truly like got together, they just didn’t stop. They did nothing else for like 10 chapters. Listen, I’m not complaining but that was a real cruel thing to do to us after such a twisted and elongated slow burn.

Wade genuinely shocked me a bit in this one, I kind of thought of him a bit oblivious to everyone around’s inner workings, but the amount of times he had Cole’s number throughout this book was entirely comical and it started oh so early. I just genuinely didn’t think he was that observant. Nash and especially Cece did nothing for me in the first like 60% of this book, they were just annoying background chatter, once their wedding had been and gone, they finally seemed to blend in to the plot a bit better and returned to the charters we know and love. Maybe this is true of people who are planning a wedding. Mama Jo and Papa Dean continue to a hilarious joy.

We have to talk about Mabes. Listen, I’m not really a kid person but oh my jesus christ, this little girl tore my heart apart and sewed it back together at least twenty times throughout the course of this book. She is just a little baby, she is literally bare feet running through fields, as care free as you can be. Yet, at the same time she has this maturity to her. In a way she’s been forced to mature her emotions quicker than she should have had to because of her god-awful mother. I just can’t get over an innocent little eight-year-old getting sick with anxiety over the thought of someone she love’s being lonely, of bad dreams affecting her essential sleep, of putting on a brave face because she knows what the moment needs.

The only books I have read from this author are the one’s in this series and let me tell you the smut in these books is on another level for a book of this genre. I don’t know why I’ve put it off for this long, but I will definitely be diving into more of Hope’s backlog. They were all good, but Cole and Ginger are on another level. I don’t know if maybe I am just infatuated with Cole and in love with Ginger or vice versa, but these scenes were pure gold. Cannot for the life of you keep your legs still and genuinely blushing gold. Anything from Gingers POV, genuinely made me feel like a teenager talking to my friend hot older brother, so this definitely hit the mark.

I just loved these characters. Cole, Ginger and Mabel are some of my favourites and this is going straight to the top of my single dad charts. If this series continuing to get better, I think I’m going to end up on another planet after the nest book so bring it on. Haden seem like he’s going to be an utter role in the mud from the few crumbs of him we’ve had, and Cassie is still pretty much a complete mystery other that she’s Ivy’s sister. So, it seems like were moving into unknown territory. I’m down if you are.


*BIGGER BOY SPOILERS*

The second he started calling her Mrs. Ashby it was game over for me.

Why did ginger not tell Cole about Brent earwigging on her at the bar and then again about him looking suspicious rifling through stuff at the police station? Even if it didn’t directly involve him, which both situations did, why do couples in romance novels just happen to not tell their partners things like this? You just know it’s going to blow up in their faces. It almost makes the up coming plot point too obvious. I didn’t hate the storyline; I mostly like how Cole handled it (why do I like how smug he is??) but I just think the whole situation could have been avoiding by Ginger cutting it off at the ankles to begin with.

The thing about Cole, is that from an outside perspective, I can totally see how it could be easily concluded that he is taking advantage of Ginger, after all she is perceivably carrying out the ‘wifely duties’ so to speak, without the wife title *cough*. As a reader though, you don’t have that same outside perspective as say Cece, or Olvia would, you have the perspectives of Ginger and Cole and there is no way to see this story through either of their perspectives and not look at Cole and see that everything he is, is genuine.

I kind of wish we had more of reaction from the family about the wedding announcement. Listen, I know this is all happy chappy times books, but I was agging for a bit of a kick off from Cece. I really thought she was going to throw a hissy from not being the first ones married and let me tell you, I would have lived for it. I love Cece, I truly do but I think she annoyed me more in the first half of this book then I realised.

Another amazing instalment in the Silver Pines series! I’m so glad I discovered Paisley’s books, they’re all gorgeously written and super steamy. I can’t wait for Cassie & Haden’s book!

This book was fantastic, I couldn’t put it down. I loved all the characters in this apart from Brent! The chemistry is off the charts amazing. Read this you won’t be disappointed

Riding the High is definitely my favourite book of this series. I absolutely loved the build up of tension and relationship between Cole and Ginger. This book packs in lots of tropes such as friends to lovers, accidental marriage and single Dad/nanny but it does them all so well. I found myself not able to put his book down. This book has such great characters and enough of a plot to keep the story interesting. Overall a really well done romance to finish off this series!