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Holding the Reins by Paisley Hope

23 reviews

ciaras_lilnook's review against another edition

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4.75

 This book had me in a chokehold and it never let me go. I was locked in and was even more locked in right after Cece got into a brawl on her first day back. All the characters had quirks that had me cackling. I was so invested in the side characters and I honestly can't wait for their books, especially Ginger's. ALSO THE GROVELING...when she had him crawling to her, GOD BLESS. 
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sare131's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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pratchett_lover_hanna's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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achristi's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This book was like 25% smut, not that I’m complaining. But overall it was a quick read, I enjoyed every minute. There were moments I found cringey and didn’t think I’d like if they ever happened to me irl, but for the plot and the characters it worked. I’ve already picked up the second book in the series. I’m excited to read it! 
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cassidy_rain's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

“She’s looking like a whirlwind of things right now but the two that stand out the most are really fucking beautiful and really fucking off limits.”

Nash Carter the man that you are! I am a sucker for a small town cowboy romance and this did not disappoint. Holding the Reins is the first book in the Silver Pines Ranch series. It follows Cece, who moves back home to small town Kentucky after a difficult break-up and starts putting the pieces of her life back together. Yes it’s a little cringey at times, but aren’t they all? This is a fun time. I love the characters. I love the town. I love the storyline. I love a man who yearns.

Tall ☑
Hockey player ☑
Cowboy ☑
Hot boss ☑
Brother’s best friend ☑
Tattoos ☑
Touch her and I’ll bury you ☑
Secret dating ☑️
Found family ☑️

Nuff said.

“Your dad told me I have two choices, let it consume me or keep holding the reins. So, I keep holding the reins and wait for the next day to come.”
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bekacrook's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A kinda cowboy, hockey, brothers best friend romance. Nash was a bit of everything people like in a romance book; tortured but kind-hearted and helpful. CeCe was strong willed, intelligent and kind. I liked the back and forth between the two of them alongside the moments being vulnerable and open with each other. Although it started as a fling, they still treated each other respectfully and there was good chemistry between the two. 

I liked the small town setting and the closeness of the Ashby family and the strong friendships. I thought it was nice that even though her father had passed away, he was included in the book in a way that felt genuine. 

Hated Andrew and parts of that storyline, especially with how forced it felt. 

It did follow a pretty formulaic pattern in regard to plot but was enjoyable nonetheless. 
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brandie_abbie19's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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belreadsbooks's review against another edition

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3.5

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100_pages_hr's review against another edition

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3.0

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steen19's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Cece comes back to her hometown after discovering her fiancé is cheating and decides to put down roots. Nash is her brothers’ best friend and childhood crush. He’s the town player, works in a bar, retired hockey player.  

There’s a lot of animosity between them at first, but once they get together they’re obsessed with each other. The spice really amps up. At one point, he crawls to her. 

It’s first person, dual POV, open door spice. 

I would say that if you like the Rebel Blue ranch series by Lyla Sage, you should check this one out. 

The only thing I didn’t love is how the main women speak about other women. Pretty regularly they’d be calling women sluts/tramps/etc. and it felt icky.

I’m still looking forward to Ginger and Cole’s book. 👀

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my advanced digital copy!
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