Escape to the Wild West with Holding the Reins, the steamy small-town cowboy romance debut from Paisley Hope, part of the Silver Pines Ranch series. This novel delivers forbidden romance featuring a retired ice hockey player turned cowboy, Nash Carter, who is strictly off-limits as the protagonist's brother’s best friend. Perfect for fans of spicy cowboy stories and the tropes of brother's best friend romance.

• Genre Focus: Spicy Small Town Cowboy Romance, Westerns.
• Plot Elements: Features the popular Brother's Best Friend trope, where the MMC (Nash Carter) falls first and is protective.
• Series Starter: This is Book 1 of the Silver Pines Ranch series (5 books total).
• Author Praise: Features endorsements from Sunday Times bestselling author Marian Keyes.
• Reader Reception: Highly rated by readers for its spice level and character interactions.

After escaping a toxic relationship, the protagonist is hired by Nash Carter, her brother’s best friend. Despite knowing he is off-limits, their connection deepens, leading to a night together that neither wants to end. The story centers on letting go of control to pursue this unexpected relationship.

• Author: Paisley Hope
• Brand/Manufacturer: Penguin
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Publication Date: August 15, 2024
• Print Length: 384 pages
• ISBN-10: 1804953725
• ISBN-13: 978-1804953723
• Dimensions: 129 x 24 x 197 mm
• Weight: 268 g
• Series Position: Book 1 of 5 (Silver Pines Ranch)

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