Received as an ARC

💜 Small town
Secret friends to lovers
💜 Single Dad Sheriff MMC x Teacher Nanny FMC
Best friend’s Brother
💜 Forced proximity
One night stand
💜 Accidental marriage of convenience

Wow, Riding the High by Paisley Hope really took me on a ride I wasn’t expecting! From the very first page, I was well and truly hooked. The story is the absolute perfect mix of excitement and heart, with just the right amount of depth to have you vouching for Ginger and Cole from the get go, despite their obvious push and pull throughout. But let’s face it, Ginger’s hilariously sarcastic whit is enough to drive anyone to despair.

Paisley has this amazing way of making her characters feel so real and relatable. You can’t help but get invested in their journey, rooting for them through every twist and turn. That skill is especially highlighted in the Silver Pines Ranch series, every character we know and love is always fully in for the ride.

What I loved most about the book was how it tackled some pretty deep themes, both of them managed to overcome their obstacles, discover who they truly are and find that inner strength we all know we need in life but maybe never knew you had. Their personal growth was beautiful to read, and that made it all the more rewarding once I got to the end.

Riding the High is one of those books that sticks with you long after you’ve turned the last page. I honestly can’t stop thinking about it, book slump anyone? If you’re looking for something that’ll lift your spirits and remind you of the power of perseverance, this one’s definitely worth picking up!

this was so scrumptious! i love a long-time friends-to-lovers moment and i loved how unconventional their journey was to finally being together. getting to see ginger with cole and mabel was so sweet, and i loved that we got to see moments in their past that led them to here.
(that said, "it's always been you" when he got married, had a kid, and slept with like everyone in town... yeah i'm going to choose to ignore that) i was worried about a miscommunication third act break-up but the situation was handled just as i hoped. i also loved getting updates on the rest of the ashby fam and hanging out in silver pines for a little longer <3

I actually squealed when I received this arc. Ginger and Cole are the couple that I've been waiting for. I thought I'd have to wait until May to read this, so getting to read it early was a dream come true.

This book did not disappoint. Getting to see flashbacks of them in the past was something I loved. Also watching Ginger become a mother figure to Mabel was so heartwarming, they had such a good bond with each other. And despite Ginger and Cole having feelings for each other from the beginning, the book was not rushed at all. The pacing felt perfect to me. I loved seeing sides to both of them that we didn't get to see in previous books. Not to mention, the spice was sooo good. Also, the epilogue was everything I needed. It felt like the perfect ending for Ginger and Cole.

All in all, this book lived up to every expectation I had. I am so grateful to have the arc, and I will continue to read Paisley Hope's writing.

Friends to lovers💥single parent💥Vegas wedding💥

Every trope I love in this one.

I’ve been waiting for this book since these characters were in the background of the first in the series.

I think this was super fun and cute. Kinda felt like they just thought each other were hot and this could’ve absolutely just been a friends with benefits thing. But I’ll eat it up either way

What happens if you take your classic best friend's brother cowboy romance, throw in a Vegas eloquent, but then also make it single dad x nanny, and sugarcoat it with years-long pining and the best banter out there ? Riding the High happens.

If I had to make a Top 5 Favorite Cowboy Romance Series list—though, let's be real, I probably couldn't—Silver Pines Ranch just clawed its way up there!

I think this might be my favorite in the series so far? Even with the extensive amount of spice, it was so well balanced!
And those few flashbacks? I LIVE!

A massive thank you to NetGalley and Random House
Publishing Group - Ballantine / Dell for the ARC—I'd hug you very much if I could!

I have been waiting for Ginger and Cole's story since it was teased in the first book. I loved how we got the flashback to their friendship and how it developed over the years. The friends-to-lovers story was done really well, and I do not always love kids in books, but Mabel was an exception. I thoroughly enjoyed being back at the ranch and the found family feeling that continued throughout the novel.

I will be posting this review on my goodreads account today (3/19/25). Thank you for the Arc!

I’m not sure why I didn’t connect with this book. I have loved all of Paisley Hope’s other books and I have been so excited and eager for Cole and Ginger’s story. But I struggled through reading this. It took a few weeks to read because I didn’t feel the characters chemistry and I was just…disappointed. I considered DNFing many times but get pushing through. My rating is very generously rounded up.

Riding the High delivered everything I love in a small-town romance—slow-burning tension, undeniable chemistry, and just the right amount of drama. The auhtor crafted a sizzling story about two people from different worlds who never expected to end up together, let alone married after a wild weekend in Vegas.
Ginger and Cole’s relationship was the perfect mix of chaos and charm. Ginger, the polished congressman’s daughter, had a restless spirit that made her easy to root for, while Cole, the devoted single dad and newly appointed sheriff, brought a grounded, protective energy that balanced her out. Their initial marriage-of-convenience agreement seemed simple enough—keep it quiet until their respective goals were met—but the more time they spent together, the harder it became to ignore their growing feelings.
The tension between them was electric, with plenty of playful banter and steamy moments, but what really made this story shine was the emotional depth. Ginger’s struggle to break free from her father’s expectations and Cole’s devotion to his daughter added layers to their romance, making their connection feel all the more real.
The small-town setting of Silver Pines Ranch added to the charm, with nosy neighbors, well-meaning friends, and plenty of complications that kept the story moving. While the plot was a little predictable at times, the execution was so engaging that I didn’t mind.
Overall, Riding the High was a fun, heartwarming, and spicy romance that had me rooting for Ginger and Cole from start to finish. Fans of accidental marriages, forced proximity, and small-town charm will love this first installment in the Silver Pines Ranch series.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

A few books have left me speechless. Others staring at the wall and contemplating life. But this one right here… has made me want to move to a small town, specifically Laurel Creek, Kentucky and become a teacher! Also holler like a hillbilly 🗣️

Book girlies knees were dislocated but my spine was bent and snapped as soon as those swoon, banter, screaming moments between Ginger and Cole were read. Oh my god! Absolutely brilliant! This is one read that I will definitely be rereading when I want to be in a fluffy romance mood while prancing around in a princess dress. I will also have a hose on standby because this book was HOT! Cue Nelly’s Hot in Herre song please 🎶 Snaps for Paisley Hope because I absolutely fell in love with Ginger and Cole. Their chemistry, the cute texts they would send and their mutual love for Brooklyn 99 was everything! (Favorite character would have to be Cheddar, obviously 🤭)

Although I am reading the series out of order, I will say that Ginger and Cole are by far my favorite couple so far. Now we can’t forget the star of the story, Mabel has completely melted my heart. She is the absolute most adorable character ever that needs to be protected at all costs. The moments between her and Ginger were so heartwarming. There was a point where my Oscar the grouch bum shed a tear because of their connection 😭 Not to mention how my heart would swell up at the effort that Cole would make to keep Mabel settled, love and supported. What a man what a man what a mannnnn 🎶 The small tokens of appreciation and love that Cole would do for Ginger, sir I would have folded from the beginning and said bring on the handcuffs Law Daddy 😜 Highly recommend you give this gem of a book a read and I can’t wait to read more of Paisley Hope books. I will admit she has officially become one of my favorite go to auto buy authors 💕 Overall it was a 4.75 ⭐️ Thank you NetGalley for this amazing beautiful ARC

Cole & Ginger 😭😭

I loved them so much it physically hurt. The angst? The trials they went through that led them down a windy road of friends to the biggest dare of marriage.

Keeping feelings at bay, secrets of a Vegas wedding & maneuvering the idea of trying forever with the person you never thought you’d get a chance with?

I’m a Cole Ashby Stan for LIFE. The details depicted to really draw the best picture for the character of each person was written so well. & the SPICE ? I’m a gonerrrrr

To the wizard who gave me arc approval through dell , may your pillow be always cold. MUAH

T R O P E S
- Small Town
- sheriff x teacher
- Single Dad
- accidental marriage turned secret
- Best friends brother
- Pined for years
- “Good Girl”
- handcuff play

YALLLLLLL. Cole freaking Ashby had me in a chokehold!

Cole & Ginger are friends, but that no one can know about. She's his little sister's best friend and to keep the peace they both keep the friendship a secret. They've got each other's backs, behind everyone's back, for years helping each other some major life hurdles. When it's time for them to celebrate Cole's sister's upcoming wedding they head to Vegas and all bets are off. After a wild night and an accidental wedding the two try to keep it a secret so they don't create a scandal before Cole's swearing in as sheriff, and things fall into place in the most delicious ways!

This book was chock full of my favorites; single dad, accidental Vegas wedding, best friend's brother, nanny and forced proximity and it did not disappoint.

I absolutely loved the secret relationship between Cole & Ginger. Their connection, mutual pining, BANTER, FLIRTING...ugh all of it was so good. And the relationship that Ginger built with Mabel and how things naturally fell into place was so dang sweet.

These two spicy and sweet and I did not want this one to end!

🌻SECRET FRIENDS TO LOVERS
🩵BEST FRIENDS BROTHER
🌻SINGLE DAD
🩵ACCIDENTAL/SECRET MARRIAGE
🌻FORCED PROXIMITY
🩵THIS WON’T WORK..until it does
🌻REFORMED PLAYBOY
🩵ONE NIGHT STAND
🌻SECRET PINING/HE FALLS HARD
🩵POLICE OFFICER WITH A FILTHY MOUTH
🌻truth or dare
🩵free spirited and fiery fmc
🌻he’s the cop but she handcuffs him
🩵so you like to watch?
🌻she grows a garden in his yard with his daughter
🩵it’s always been you
🌻 he takes care of her /big acts of service
🩵they always have each others backs

Thank you to NetGalley, Paisley Hope, and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for allowing me access to the e-arc.

4.75 stars

I wasn’t sure if I was going to love this one. But it’s my favorite book in this series. I love the beautiful love that blossomed between them. I’m not usually a fan of friends to lovers but I adore how this one was done. It has more of a nanny trope and a marriage of convenience. I loved the friendship relationship developed between Ginger and Mabel. They are so sweet together, especially the garden they are working on together.

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!