Freeing The Wild by Paisley Hope | Book Review

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Title & Author: Freeing The Wild by Paisley Hope 

My rating: 5/5

Publisher: Evermore

Publication date: 6th November 2025

Blurb:

Rising country star Cassie Spencer's music career is just taking off when tragedy strikes mid-tour. Seeking solace, she retreats to rural Kentucky to escape the spotlight and visit her family.

Haden Westbrook, the charming heartthrob of Laurel Creek only wants one thing: a peaceful life tending to the Silver Pines ranch and his rescue horses. But when free-spirited Cassie hurricanes back into town, his world turns upside down. Especially since the last time he saw her ended with a steamy night in his truck. . .

They’d promised then it’d be a one-time thing. But now, as Cassie and Haden spend more time together, their undeniable chemistry reignites.

Cassie's stay at Silver Pines was meant to be temporary. But as their spring fling turns into something deeper, can Haden convince her to stay?

Review:

I'll admit, from what we saw of Haden in the previous books I wasn't sure how I'd feel about him, but he has very quickly become my favourite male main character from the Silver Pines series.

Haden Westbrook is the head ranch hand at Silver Pines and enjoys secretly spending his spare time helping rescue horses. Cassie Spencer is the sister of Ivy, who is married to Haden's boss Wade, and is a singer-songwriter being pushed to the brink by her manager. The two have a one night stand before she goes on the road again but Haden is unaware that she is Ivy's sister.

Months later, Haden is still angry with Cassie and following a traumatic incident at a show, she decides to stay at Silver Pines for a few weeks to get a bit of a break. 

The character backgrounds for Haden and Cassie are fantastic. I really related to Haden's relationship with one of his parents and there was a lovely development for both of them. Cassie is going through a troubling time and Haden's past has always hung over him. Their relationship is beautiful to watch and I fell in love with both of them.

I adored this from start to finish. I'll be sad when this series is over!

Riding The High by Paisley Hope | Book Review

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Title & Author: Riding The High by Paisley Hope 

My rating: 4/5

Publisher: Evermore

Publication date: 24th April 2025

Blurb:

When Cole Ashby is appointed Laurel Creek’s interim sheriff, he is determined to prove himself as the best man for the job. A devoted single dad, his goal is to lay steady roots for his young daughter.

The daughter of a Kentucky congressman, Ginger Danforth's life has always been about neat appearances. But inside she’s dying to break free and embrace the sense of adventure that runs through her veins.

During a wild weekend in Vegas, Ginger and Cole play a game of truth or dare and, after a few too many drinks, find themselves hitched in a neon-lit chapel. With no quick way out, they strike a deal: stay secretly married until Ginger’s father is re-elected and Cole lands the sheriff job permanently.

But as the pair are forced to spend an increasing amount of time in each other’s company, sparks fly and their accidental marriage starts to feel dangerously real.

Until they forget they were ever pretending at all...

Review:

From the glimpses we got of Cole Ashby and Ginger Danforth in the previous two books in the Silver Pines series, I was intrigued to see how this would pan out. Cole always seemed like he was slightly annoyed by Ginger who enjoyed riling him up.

Single dad Cole is the brother of Ginger's best friend CeCe and is due to be sworn in as the new town sheriff. Whilst looking like they don't get along on the outside, the two have been secret friends with each of them always being there for the other when they need it.

To celebrate CeCe's upcoming wedding, the whole gang go to Las Vegas and yep, you guessed it - Ginger becomes Mrs Ashby. With Cole about to be sheriff and Ginger's dad being the congressman, these two cannot afford to have a scandal. They decide to keep the marriage a secret and Ginger becomes the nanny for Cole's daughter Mabel for the summer. The two realise that their friendship has actually maybe always run deeper 

I am just obsessed with this series. The setting, the storylines, the plots, the characters, I am just completely pulled in.