This book was so cute! I really enjoyed cole and ginger and learning about their chemistry. I do feel that there was not a lot of emotional connection and it was a lot of sexual tension. The friendship to me never felt like a friendship rather two people who wanted each other. I loved Gingers personality and how Cole dealt with it. Cole is definitely one of my favorites in the series thus far. I am excited for future books in the series!

Thank you sooo much for letting me arc read another one of your books! This one is another banger and I loved it so so so much ! I loved Cole and ginger together and I love an accidentally married in Vegas trope. Mable is a sweetie pie too . Was happy we got to see the wedding and also the delivery of wade and ivys baby in this one too. Can’t wait for the next one . I’m already planning a lake side cabin vacation with a hot tub .

This book was too vulgar for me to finish. I thought the erotica portions were too long and not appealing to me at all.

Another phenomenal addition to the Sliver Pines series. Finally, Ginger and Cole’s story, buckle up friends because this one is a wild ride. The queen of reminding the Not Angels, that the way to live life is to simply save a horse, and a ride a cowboy ended up with a SHERIFF.

I don’t even know how to put into words how fun this book was to read, after the tension and slow-burn energy built up across books 1 and 2, book 3 did not disappoint. You can feel the love Ginger has for Mabel, Cole’s daughter and as someone who was adopted by her step father, I appreciate the grace used to handle the mixing together of families.

Although I’m pretty sure book 2 is the longest of the series so far, book 3 comes in pretty close page count wise but it doesn’t feel long. It’s pretty fast-paced with big and small moments of the couple coming together at last.

Pub Date May 6 2025

ARC provided by Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine, Dell Romance and NetGalley. Thank you.

review posted to NetGalley & Goodreads

4.5 ⭐️

This was a fun and spicy small town romance! Y'all are not ready for Law Daddy, Cole Ashby! The mouth on that man, god lord.

But in all seriousness, this was a wonderful friends-to-lovers, single dad, best friend's sibling storyline, where you could clearly see the chemistry and connection that Ginger and Cole have developed over their years of friendship - I also loved seeing how protective and possessive Cole became with Ginger over the summer, a whole lot of 'Mine' going on here!

This series, just keeps getting better and better, and I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next!

Thank you Paisley Hope, Dell Random House and NetGalley for the ARC!

4⭐️/3🌶️


Thank you NetGalley and Dell for an ARC of this! I love Paisleys books and I’m so honored to be picked :”)

This book was exactly as lovely as I expected.
-Sheriff x Teacher/Nanny
-Vegas surprises
-Sisters best friend/forbidden
-secret tattoos :”)
-small town/ranch setting

Cole Ashby the man that u are wowie. Come and Ginger we’re sooo destined to be perfect. I loved watching them fight their attraction - that fuck it moment is always so worth it. I actually wasn’t expecting Vegas at all so that was also a surprise!

4.5⭐️

Cole and Ginger are my favorite Silver Pines Ranch couple hands down.

Idk what it says about me, but I’m often super critical of single dad romances - but Cole said and did all the right things.

Mabel was a super cute “teammate” and great kid all around. Sometimes kids in romance books feel over the top or annoying, but I loved Mabes and Ginger’s connection and friendship before anything else.

The spice was spicing, Cole was so swoony 😍 and their banter had me laughing out loud. They may have done things in reverse, but I loved every minute of it. I was rooting for them since the last book, and I smiled and truly enjoyed myself while I watched them admit their true feelings for one another.

Also - he’s been branded. Cole’s BEEN gone! Lordt, I loved them together!

Thanks to NetGalley and Paisley Hope for the arc!

Still enjoying this series so much! It’s cute and love the southern feel of the town and characters. I look forward to continuing it and getting to know the other characters more.

2.75 to 3⭐️ I’m in between those.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review Riding the High! All opinions are my own.

I have loved all the Silver Pines novels so far, and was so looking forward to this one as Cole and Ginger have been teased the past few books. In my opinion, this book didn’t start off strong and both Cole and Ginger straight up annoyed me and I almost DNF’ed, however I did want to follow through with the series as I have enjoyed it. The book definitely finished better as they progressed onwards, and one of the things that kept me going was Ginger and Mabel’s relationship growing, they were so cute together with their garden and how much she cared for that little girl, and vice versa.

Overall opinion is that the book was just okay. Not entirely sure it was for me even though it had its fun moments.

I love Ginger and Cole! I love how special and close their relationship was. They were each other’s person. I wish they would have shared their friendship with others, but in a way I think that amplified the closeness and specialness to their relationship. Neither of them were ready to admit how much their friendship meant to each other because neither of them wanted to recognize how deep those feelings really went. As always Paisley brings the spice!! I can’t wait for the next book!

well, i didn’t think i could love anyone more than nash until i met wade, and then i didn’t think i could love anyone more than wade until i met cole. i hope that there are men out there who truly love as fiercely as cole ashby, and that everyone feels loved the way that he loves ginger. incredible spice as always, and i will be seated for the next two silver pines books!!!!!! i love you cole ashby!!!!! as always, save a horse. thank you so much to ballantine and random house for yet another paisley ARC!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I think it might be competing for my favorite in the series. I always enjoy a good friends to lovers trope but what really hooked me was the Vegas marriage. Cole and Ginger were great together I love the banter I love the little bit of tension the smut was smutting and was so much fun. The only drawback for me in this was the "it's always been you"... it just doesn't work for me when one of the main characters says it but we also know that that character has been a bit of a slut who has slept with more people than they can count. It wasn't enough to make me dislike the book just enough to give me a little bit of ick.

Paisley Hope has quickly made it to my favorite author list with this series. This book was everything I wanted it to be and more. Seeing the tension grow between Cole and and Ginger throughout the series and then bloom into a beautiful relationship. You know I am going to eat up a single dad and accidental marriage every time. Normally I don't love when the MMC is a cop, but Cole might have swayed me (Love you Law Daddy). Their friendship, the tension, the sweet moments with his daughter, everything about this book was perfection. I will continue to read and eat up everything that Paisley writes.
Thank you NetGalley, Paisley Hope, and Dell for the ARC!

Cole and Ginger have had a witty banter back and forth for 2 books and I've been looking forward to seeing them interact more. Seeing their relationship uncovered - a secret friendship stretching over years - is refreshing and relatable. If you were friends with your best friend's older brother that you also had a crush on, would you tell anyone?
When a night in Vegas for a joint bachelor/bachelorette party gets a little out of hand and they wake up with a surprise on their hands in the same bed together, they have to figure out a plan to keep it quiet. So, Ginger moves in for the summer to help Cole take care of Mabel... But being this close together may not be something either one of them can handle. The pure intensity or the chemistry between Cole and Ginger is so strong it leaps off the page. You won't be able to put it down from the moment you turn that first page!
Can Cole and Ginger survive this summer without giving in? And will their secret stay a secret?
You will have to wait and see!

I just want to say thank you for allowing me to read this book early. As soon as I met Ginger and Cole in the first book I had been dying to read their love story. I love that it had the nanny trope but the very different twist of getting married in Vegas. I loved every second of this book and can’t wait for the next one! Also I’m really going to need a family tree for all the children these characters are having at some point.

This would have been 4 stars if it wasn't for the OW at the beginning of the novel. I'm so over the cowboy casanova trope—le sigh. Other than that, Ginger and Cole were HOT. They were my most anticipated couple in the series and definitely my favorites. Something about the best friend's brother trope just hits every time. I also wish the second half hadn’t felt so rushed—I wanted more angst and pining from Cole!

Thank you Random House Publishing for the eARC!

I love everything about Ginger and Cole Ashby. We've seen the tension build with these two since the start of Silver Pines Ranch and this did not disappoint. Their constant banter and back and forth sass made this accidental marriage/secret marriage book perfect.

Seeing the flashbacks of their hidden friendship over the years built their relationship up so well. These characters were so well written, Cole is hardworking and dedicated to taking care of his daughter, and Ginger is unbelievably kind and the fun to Cole's seriousness.

Paisley Hope truly outdid herself with this one. Riding The High may have surpassed Training the Heart as my favorite book in this series. I will now sit impatiently for Freeing The Wild.

*thank you netgalley for this arc*

This steamy and heartfelt romance delivers the perfect mix of small-town charm, sizzling chemistry, and unexpected love. Set in the picturesque Silver Pines Ranch series, the story follows Cole Ashby, a devoted single father and newly appointed interim sheriff, and Ginger Danforth, the rebellious daughter of a Kentucky congressman. What starts as a wild, impulsive Vegas wedding quickly turns into a high-stakes secret that could upend both of their lives.

The novel thrives on its opposites-attract dynamic—Cole is steadfast and duty-bound, while Ginger craves freedom and adventure. Their forced proximity and slow-burn tension make for an electrifying romance, and as their fake marriage arrangement deepens, so do their undeniable feelings. The stakes feel real, not just because of the political and career implications, but because both characters are fighting personal battles that make their connection all the more compelling.

With a blend of humor, passion, and emotional depth, this book offers a delightful escape for romance readers. The small-town setting, endearing side characters, and Cole’s adorable relationship with his daughter add extra layers of warmth to the story. Fans of forced-proximity and marriage-of-convenience tropes will find this one impossible to put down—because what happens in Vegas rarely stays there, especially when true love gets involved.

Rating: 4.25/5
Steam: 3.5/5

Thank you to Random House/Dell and NetGalley for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

This series has been a delightful surprise—I wasn’t expecting to love it as much as I have, but here we are! I was especially excited to finally get a book for Cole and Ginger (plus sweet Mabel), and it did not disappoint. Riding the High delivers a fantastic blend of the “waking up in Vegas” trope with a dash of “brother’s best friend,” though I wish the hidden marriage aspect hadn’t dragged on for quite so long—it took away some of the tension that makes that trope so fun.

What really made this book shine for me was the slow-burn friendship and the beautifully layered relationship between Cole, Ginger, and Mabel. I adored how much time Ginger and Mabel spent together—playing hard, gardening, and just genuinely enjoying life. And that waterfall picnic date? Absolute swoon. The emotional depth, humor, and undeniable chemistry between Cole and Ginger just clicked, making their journey so satisfying. I also loved the flashbacks to their younger years—it gave such a rich perspective on their bond. And their baseball rivalry? So cute. And don’t even get me started on that epilogue…pure perfection.

If I had two gripes, it would be Ginger’s dynamic with her family. The resolution there felt a bit rushed, and I would have loved to see more depth in how that played out. And the work + ex drama for Cole....I wish they would have picked one.

This has been such a fun series so far. Glad we finally got the book with Cole and Ginger. I love a good drunk Vegas wedding trope and mix in best friend’s brother in there too. The only thing that keeps me from giving it five stars are the amount of gratuitous sex scenes, but that’s just me.

Thanks as always to NetGalley for the ARC.