Look if there’s a grumpy rancher involved I am eating that book up but a caring grumpy rancher, a hard outer shell, soft gooey heart. I am a goner!
Welcome Wade Ashby. Eldest Ashby son thrust into running his family ranch after his dad passes away and coming off the back of a divorce, Wade is guarded and gruff until a clumsy ray of sunshine barrels into his life talking a million miles a minute ready to work as the Ranches new trainer.

As a reader I absolutely adored the spark and tension between Wade and Ivy, both have walls up due to their past traumas and relationships but they find solace in each other (and snuggled on the couch bonding over action movies and ice cream)

Paisley Hope manages to blend the lighthearted energy of the Ashby Family with some harder topics like emotional abuse, alcoholism and pregnancy related fears (all off page) in a way that feels natural and gentle. Wade is so understanding to Ivy’s past and surrounds her with the kind of love we all want.

Plus the SPICE level is HOT. All I am saying is MINE and when you read the book you’ll know!

Look, im a sucker for a cowboy romance and paisley continues to deliver - she just gets it. Save a horse, ride a cowboy and all that!

This book felt like home 🫶🏽 I absolutely loved ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑠 earlier this year + think I loved this even more. I adored Ivy + Wade from the very beginning: their characterisation was perfect + the chemistry between them was on fire. If you love a small town cowboy romance, incredible found family vibes, boss/employee + forced proximity, this is the book for you—— this is your sign to pick up book one if you haven’t yet visited Laurel Creek!

Possible spoiler (although I’m pretty certain it was mentioned in the cw at the start of the book) but the plot does inc surprise pregnancy + mention of fertility issues. Although these are dealt with very sensitively, I know they can be difficult topics for lots of us 🤍

Another great romance with sexy cowboys which had me hooked from the beginning. Bring back in Silver Pines was just what was needed and I loved grumpy Wade.

I loved Ivy, her backstory and her chance to set her life on track again and the sparks between her and Wade was perfect.

She knew how to push his buttons but he fell for her and would do anything these wants. He’s lush.
I liked the other characters in the book and will be picking up book three as soon as.

I absolutely ate this up!! After reading the previous book I knew I would be obsessed! I loved the found fam vibes and the girl gang 🫶🏻 small town cowboy romance is an absolute fave of mine and this did not disappoint! Cannot wait for what's next!!

I think I enjoyed this book more than book 1! I LOVED the characters we followed through this book. I felt myself welling up so many times through this book. There were times I was so angry at the characters too. But ultimately I can not wait to read the next book!!!

Not a big fan. I really didn’t like the first one but I want to give the second one a chance. I couldn’t finish it, DNF

I had such high hopes for book 2 in the Silver pines series.

However I must say compared to the book 1 this really has taken the spice level up to 100.
Spicy scenes don't usually bother me, however I felt that in this case the scenes replaces character development and growth.

Instead of seeing a deep romantic connection forming we were just given spicy scenes.
Having said this, I did like Ivy's character I really liked her backstory, I only with this was properly explored and her inability to have children discuss on more personal level with Wade. This is a very sensitive subject for a lot of women and I feel like it was just resolved/ explained away in a handful of chapters.

Overall I think I would still give book 3 a try as I do like the family these books are centred around.

Absolutely love it. Cowboy era impending for everyone. Slowing becoming one of my favourite series to read. Brilliant balance of humour, romance and warm feeling content.
Can’t wait to read the 3rd book 😍

*Training the Heart* by Paisley Hope is a powerful and uplifting read that invites readers on a journey of emotional growth and healing. With a focus on developing emotional resilience, the book offers practical tools, insightful wisdom, and personal stories that resonate deeply. Hope’s compassionate approach makes complex concepts on mental health and personal development easy to understand, while encouraging readers to cultivate self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Whether you're dealing with personal challenges or simply looking to strengthen your emotional well-being, *Training the Heart* provides a roadmap for navigating life with a more balanced and open heart. Perfect for anyone seeking a thoughtful and empowering guide to emotional self-care.

This has all the makings of an emotional read, but sadly it fell short for me on that front. The smut, though? Whooo, that most definitely delivered.

I do wish we got a little more of the non-sex part of their relationship because I just wasn’t emotionally invested. Every time I think they’re finally going to talk about feelings, especially with Ivy fresh out of an abusive relationship, they just go back to doing it. I’m all for a smutty book, but I do like some balance.

Another thing I really, really hoped for was to see Ivy kill it at her job. There was such a huge build up about her being this horse whisperer of sorts, but we didn’t even see them together? I wish we did.

Even with all that, this was still a fun time and I’m looking forward to book 3!

I really wanted to love this book. Being a horse rider I was looking forward to seeing where this would go but I must admit I was a little disappointed. I think there were just too many spicy scenes. It seemed like we got over one spicy bit and was landed with another spicy bit straight after. It kind of took away from the story, Im still not even sure there was a story other than boy meets girl and they get it on. There were so many more levels that could have been investigated, especially around the mental abuse that was touched on but not really fully explored.

I did enjoy it but there was no real story line and too much sex.

4.5🌟
What a great second instalment to the series. I loved being back with the gang. Wade and Ivy's story was everything I wanted. A great blend of workplace, grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity romance. I loved watching these 2 grow and bring out the best in each other. It was so easy to get lost in there story. Not only was it funny in places, swoony and sexy but also incredibly moving and heart wrenching. Can't wait for book 3!

Paisley has done it again! Dare I say it, I’m enjoying this series even more than Chestnut Springs, which is the Cowboy romance series that got me in to Cowboy romance in the first place.

I do love a grumpy x sunshine, Wade and Ivy did not disappoint. I enjoyed their banter, the development of their relationship and to be honest I just loved being back in Silver Pines.

I said it in my review for Holding the Reins and I’m going to say it again now.. I can’t wait for Cole and Ginger’s book! I’m calling it, I think that one is going to be the best one in the series.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

Paisley has done it again! I didn’t think the first book could be topped but it was! Grumpy x Sunshine will always be my favourite and this did not disappoint. Recommend to anyone looking that loves spice, grumpy sunshine , forced proximity and the one bed trope. Chefs kiss

I love a small town romance, it's always one of my go to choices! I love Wade and Ivy's story so much! Grumpy and sunshine and forced proximity?? What's not to love!!

Thank you to Penguin for sending me an ARC of this book.

I've been falling in love with Paisley and her books over the last 2 months. 3/3 books have been 5 stars and that's a pretty good record.

I am feral for Wade Ashby. The way Paisley writes this man, I'm obsessed. And Ivy is such a spitfire and I adore her. These two are so cute, the way they communicate, I love. I truly dig a book that does fantastic communication and Paisley nails it every time.

I loved seeing so much of Cece and Nash as well, and I can't wait for Cole and Ginger's story.

I really loved the holding the reins so I knew o was going to love this one and think this one even tops the first in the series. Wade and Ivy were everything!

Book Review...

Training the Heart, Paisley Hope

This story takes us back to Silver Pines Ranch and into the heart of the Ashby family. Wade is shouldering the burden of running the family ranch and Ivy is his new horse trainer. He is grumpy. She is sunshine. Their job and living arrangments lead to forced proximity and so their journey begins! This book delivered everything I hoped it would - the small town vibes, the found family, tension, angst, good banter, dirty talk and plenty of spice! If you're looking for a smutty new cowboy romance - look no further!

I loved this book even more than the first one. Ivy and Wade’s relationship just felt so organic and real. This is honestly one of my favourite romance pairings.

I really enjoyed the storyline and how complex each character was. I really liked the way that Ivy brought out Wade’s softer side (especially when she had to stay with him for a bit, so cute!)

I am so excited for the third book to come out. I’m loving this series so far and need more of it!

The spice is a lot but overall didn’t deter from the book. I the epilogues are growing on me and it was quite cute seeing a glimpse into the future.