Riding High by Paisley Hope is a sweet, feel-good romance with great characters and a lovely small-town vibe. The chemistry between the main characters was really enjoyable, and the storyline had just the right amount of drama and charm. It’s a light, easy read that left me smiling. A great choice for fans of uplifting romance!

A friends-to-lovers story that electrifies!

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.


I just finished “Riding the High” the third installment of the Silver Pines Ranch series and I love every page of it!

If you like “Heartless” by Elsie Silver then you should definitely check out this book.
instead of sexy cowboy we get sexy sheriff!

I've been looking forward to their story since the first book!

Gingers and Coles story is full of banter, high chemistry and a lot of really sweet sence between Ginger and Mabel. I love Ginger's sarcasm and her repartee with Cole. And how sweet and gentle she is with Mabel.

Cole is the sheriff in the small town and Ginger calls him „Law Daddy“. The two have known each other for most of their lives and things are bubbling under the surface.
Cole is caring, funny and has a rugged charm. I fell for him pretty quickly!

I give “Riding the High” 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend it!

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas; I'm not really fond of this trope to be honest. But, in this case, it's the blueprint that gets this book started.
I'm all for the small town, single dad, friends to lovers trope! So I had big hopes, and it didn't disappoint!
It was sexy, fun and unapologetic; they're both adults, and even if there is a bit of miscommunication, they always show up for one another.
A great read overall !
(English is not my first language; I apologize for my lack of... everything :) .)

"i know without a doubt that when my lungs pull in their last breath, my final thoughts will be of you" 🩵

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book: riding the high
author: paisley hope

i COULD NOT WAIT for cole and ginger’s story and i am so happy to say that it did not disappoint! this is my favourite book in the silver pines ranch series so far, this series is getting better and better. paisley hope is fast becoming one of my favourite small town romance authors, i adore her writing, character building and humour (this book had me laughing out loud at multiple points! ginger’s sarcasm was hilarious and, as a sarcastic bitch myself, i related to her humour so much)

this book was HOT. the pining and the tension? ugh it was perfect. i am such a sucker for an accidental marriage and this was done so well. ginger and cole are the type of couple i finish reading about and think “yep… they’ll still be together in 50 years” which is EVERYTHING to me in a romance book, so thank you paisley. forehead kiss for you.

read if you enjoy:
🧡 small town romance
🧡 accidental marriage
🧡 single dad / nanny
🧡 secret relationship
🧡 forced proximity
🧡 best friends brother
🧡 reformed playboy

(thank you so much to random house UK and @netgalley for the EARC in exchange for an honest review 🫶🏻)

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This book was a highly anticipated read for me! Sadly it did not fully live up to my expectations. The way Cole and Ginger were in the previous books is what I wanted. I found at time it was a tad bit cringy. Over I would recommend and did enjoy

I absolutely love Paisley's cowboy romance series and this might be my favourite one yet! Swoony and fun, with just the right amount of banter, tension and spice - Paisley gets better and better!

Ginger Danforths life is regimented as the daughter of a local congressman and she's dying to break free from the restraints her fathers put on her. Cole Ashby is the newly appointed town sheriff and he wants to do well by his daughter as a single father and show the town they made the right choice in picking him. But when the crew heads to Las Vegas for a weekend away best friends Cole and Ginger play a wild game of truth or dare and wake up married. Unable to get an annulment they decide to spend the next ninety days together until Coles probationary period ends and Gingers father is re-elected. But the more time they spend together the more their marriage starts to feel real and they begin to realise there might have been feelings between them all along.

I really enjoyed this. I haven't read the rest of the series and wasn't sure if that would affect my enjoyment of this but it didn't though now I need to go get the rest of the books so I can read about all the other characters too. I liked Ginger and Coles dynamic of being best friends and seeing how they'd been there for each other throughout their lives for everything it really made their romance believable. Mabel was such a cute character and I loved how close she was with Cole and his family and how she became such fast friends with Ginger. This was very sexual and some scenes I felt weren't needed especially when serious conversations were needed. But this overall was a fun fast paced easy read.

I devoured this in one sitting and couldn’t look away for a second. I didn’t know what to expect going in, but Paisley completely blew me away. The emotional tension, the raw vulnerability of the characters, and the steady burn of attraction—it was all done so well. I’m still reeling.

A FEW KEY THINGS TO KNOW:
Set in a small mountain town
Friends to lovers
Second chances
Equine therapy setting 🐎
Grumpy/sunshine dynamic
Cowboy MMC (yes, the hat stays on)
Artist FMC
Slow-burn with heartfelt spice

This was such a strong 5 star read for me and I can’t stop thinking about it. I usually reach for urban or fantasy romance, but this felt like a breath of fresh mountain air—intimate, grounded, and full of heart.

Paisley Hope, you’ve got a new fan. If this is how she starts, I cannot wait to see what she writes next!

This book is 100% my favourite in the series. I really rooted for the characters to be together. Ginger and Mabel’s relationship was so cute. The cringy nicknames really bothered me and the amount of spice which brought the rating down. Also I didn’t enjoy how much Gemma and Brent were brought up, but that’s just because I hate them. By far my two favourite characters in the series!! Paisley Hope has really outdone herself!

“With Ginger by my side, I feel …… whole” ❤️

Man I really enjoyed this book. It had the perfect mix of banter as well as a little bit of longing and filled with delicious tension and spice. Cole and Ginger are truly meant to be and this might be my favourite book in the series!

𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 - 𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇
𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖

Friends pining after each other for several years is my cup of tea as of lately and the tension from being each other's confidants to letting your emotions and bodies do the talking usually provides a great storyline for a romance book.

So, about Daddy Cole and Ginger. I love small town romances - adding the 'we got accidentally hitched up' element made me giggly - as nothing remains a secret in there, especially if your close friends suspect some serious foul play about your friendship.

Ginger fell as a pre-teen for the rule following womanizer, but only once acted on her feelings. The rejection stung and forever altered their relationship. They became a pair with Cole without the benefits. Keeping the fire close to not burn herself was a giant sacrifice, but seeing Cole trying to find his feet after a disastrous marriage was the denominator.

Cole's life was altered after the kiss more than 10 years ago. Ginger was warmth, chaos and temptation in his eyes - things he didn't allow himself to have. A night in Vegas proved to be the reason why. But close quarters made him weak, his resolve disappearing after a worrisome incident.

The match was lit in Vegas, but the fire burned brighter with no alcohol to fuel it.

The tug of will they or won't they in the first half of the book kept me going at a fast pace, the smuttier scenes were cowboy worthy and the sweet relationship with Cole's daughter regarding both MCs was a nice touch.

The banter and puns were funny and flirty.The dual POV also added an element of knowing all the little details of the relationship - although I sometimes prefer a single POV to provide extra tension.

I enjoyed Ginger and Cole's story, so much so that I'm thinking about reading the first two books in the series, as the side characters provided extra fun moments throughout this book.

It was my first book by Paisley - I was decently surprised about the flow and narrative choices. I've read hyped cowboy romances lacking depth in those departments lately, so I'm double glad to have received an ARC - it was a quick and fun read!

This series just gets better and better. I was hooked from the get go. I loved the dynamic between Ginger and Cole. They are complete opposites yet they compliment and complete each other. I adored how Ginger was with Mabel. She took on the role as caregiver with ease and grace and the relationship between them was delightful to see. I absolutely loved the secret wedding storyline in this one and the events that followed on. Paisley really had me in a chokehold with this one. I can't wait for book 4 I'm already having Silver Pines withdrawals.

Oh my lanta, Paisley has done it again! The Silver Pines Ranch series has become one of my all time favorite series and I was completely obsessed with Ginger and Cole’s love story! From beginning to end, the banter and tension between these two was absolutely perfect.

Ginger and Cole have a secret friendship and with Cole being Ginger’s best friend’s brother, they’ve managed to keep their friendship hidden from everyone. When they make their way to Vegas for Nash and Cece’s “together” bachelor/bachelorette party, Cole and Ginger wind up getting married. Cole is the new sheriff in town and doesn’t need any extra drama surrounding his name, so they decide to keep their marriage a secret until his swearing-in ceremony.

I just want to say I am officially a die hard friends to lovers fan. The way that Paisley wrote Cole and Ginger had me absolutely feral. Even though their friendship was hidden from their friends, they had such a deep and emotional connection and add on the sexual tension I was a goner. Cole is a single dad and I love how easily Ginger fit into their lives. Cole is the sheriff of the town and has more of a serious attitude, so having Ginger, who is the complete opposite, crash into his life was good for him.

I ate this book up and it’s safe to say that anything Paisley writes is an auto read for me. This entire series has consumed my thoughts on the daily and this is your sign to pick this series up!!!

Small town romance
Accidental marriage
Best friend’s brother
Single dad
Reformed playboy
Friends to lovers
Secret tattoo

“There’s nothing better than being back in Silver Pines,” or so I thought. I’d been eagerly waiting for Cole and Ginger’s story ever since Holding the Reins,but sadly, it didn’t quite live up to the hype I built in my head.

*“And fuck, maybe getting her to fall for me is exactly what I’m trying to do.”*

Tropes & Themes I enjoyed:
✔️ Small town
✔️ Best friend’s brother
✔️ Single dad
✔️ Secret relationship
✔️ Accidental marriage
✔️ Friends to lovers

The setup was perfect: longtime friends, a drunken Vegas wedding, and all the tension of a slow shift from friendship to something more. Ginger is easy to love,warm, supportive, and grounded and seeing her bond with Cole’s daughter, Mabel, was genuinely heartwarming. But Cole’s playboy past wasn’t my favorite, and the romance just never fully sizzled. I wanted angst, sparks, and emotional depth... but it stayed surface level.

In the end, it wasn’t a bad read,it just didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you love small town romances with familiar tropes and a soft dynamic, you might still enjoy it. Just go in with lower expectations and a bit of patience.

I absolutely bloody love this series. Nash had my heart first, then Wade and now Cole.

This is Cole and Gingers story. Cole is interim sheriff and Gingers father is a congressman. Cole and Ginger have always had flirty banter and at Nash and Cece’s Vegas stag and hen party Ginger and Cole start a game of truth and dare and after getting drunk they end up married. In the cold light of day they make a pact to stay secretly married until Cole lands the job of permanent sheriff.

However, Ginger takes the summer looking after Cole’s daughter Mabel and they are forced to spend together. The sparks fly and the feelings become to a head as they both admit they have wanted the other one since they were teenagers but Ginger is Cece’s best friend and she felt rejected by Cole years ago so she has been keeping her feelings towards him hidden. Will they stay secretly married or after Cole gets the sheriff role permanently will they get the annulment they planned?

If you like a spicy cowboy romance then I absolutely recommend these books one hundred percent. If you don’t like a spicy cowboy romance then I still recommend reading this series because honestly I cannot get enough of these Silver pines men.

Firstly a big thanks to @authorpaisleyhope & @netgalley for my arc, I'm super grateful! Honestly every book Paisley releases becomes my new fave! I was beyond eager and excited for Cole & Gingers story and wow did it not disappoint!! This one was EVERYTHING!! Their chemistry was through the roof and undeniable, loved the flirty banter and omg the spice as always was SPICING!!🔥🥵 The nicknames TOP TIER - Vixon and Law Daddy 🫠 need I say more?! Loved watching Ginger and Mables relationship grow, she's such a cutie and also Cole is such an amazing dad! Loved seeing the gang 🫶🏻 found fam vibes are always the best here alongside the actual fam, shout out to the family dinners!! Always a fave of mine aswell as the text threads! This book was utter perfection!! I don't want to say too much but this is defo a must read and for sure my new fave of the series cannot wait for what's next!🩵✨

i adored ginger and cole’s story so much and have been excited for it since reading book 1.

i went into it blind but loved the fake marriage and the fact ginger was mables nanny for the summer

the tension was unreal and when it hit it hit 🔥🔥

This book gave me everything I crave in a cowboy romance: heat, heart, and that forbidden edge that makes every glance feel electric. Cole is the kind of hero that you can’t help falling for, and Ginger brought this irresistible mix of sass and softness that made their chemistry burn. The marriage twist was so much fun, but it’s the slow, simmering build toward something real that made this story unforgettable. I absolutely loved it.

Absolutely obsessed with Cole and Ginger!

I knew I would be right from when they were introduced in Holing the Reins but Paisley absolutely knocked this one out of the park! They were even better than I could have hoped for!

I loved that they had an established *secret* friendship where Cole was so obviously dependent on Ginger, but kind of denied it to himself! Not that he didn’t know he was absolutely obsessed with her and had been forever!! I love when he falls first and so so hard and she had absolutely no clue!

Law Daddy is easily one of my top Single Dads ever because he was absolutely everything! Talk about perfection! I may just be a sucker for a Single Dad Sheriff but Paisley made Cole the entire package! An absolutely incredible Dad as well as being the sweetest to Ginger and being willing to do anything to protect both of his girls! The way he knew how to get Ginger all flustered basically had me flustered too! I was basically a puddle every time he said Wife!

Ginger was nothing like I expected her to be under her sassy side! I loved that she was so complex, and the way she was with Mabel was so so sweet! Even though they obviously already had a good relationship it was so sweet to watch it grow in strength as Ginger gave her the mother figure she was lacking. She was so supportive with the hobbies Mabel wanted to try and just being there for her! I loved that she kept Cole on his toes and didn’t just give in straight away even if she wanted to!

Mabel completely stole the show with her adorable personality and the way she’d call her and Ginger her Dads girls! And the way she’d refer to them as a team, my heart couldn’t take it!!



I’m completely obsessed with this series, but I’m absolutely head of heels in love with Ginger and Cole!



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Thank you to Paisley Hope, Random House UK and Netgalley for the review copy!

I think Cole and Ginger are my favourite couple yet! Love love love them!
I loved seeing how their relationship grows from secret friends to a secret relationship and Ginger and Mabel together are just adorable ♥️
Also Cole 🥵🥵 something about how proper he has to be at work and how NOT he is with Ginger is just *chefs kiss*
Cannot wait for Freeing the Wild - ill be counting through days to release 🙌