Wanted

by Paisley Hope

Welcome to Grosvenor Ranch - a century-old family legacy ruled by the Black brothers. Rugged, untamed, and fiercely loyal, these cowboys are as wild as the land they love.

Beau Black is ready to take the reins. As the eldest son, he shoulders the weight of his his family's cattle ranch, and raising his four-year-old twins alone after their mother’s death left secrets behind. Beau and his girl's mother may not have been a love match, but duty always came first. Now, love simply isn't on his radar when his family and its legacy is his priority. Even if that means making dangerous deals - and closing his heart for good.

Until his ex’s long-lost sister shows up.

Hallie Lockhart is a bright disruption in Beau’s dusty, responsibility-bound world. When she offers to help with the twins, sparks ignite fast and fierce. Beau knows wanting her is wrong - Hallie is the twins’ aunt and completely off-limits. But the longer she stays, the harder it is to deny what’s growing between them.

When duty collides with desire, can Beau resist the love he never saw coming?

Paisley Hope 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

Genres: Romance, Cowboy Romance, Westerns, Contemporary Romance, Small Town Romance

384 pages, Paperback

Expected publication November 3, 2026

About the author

Paisley Hope is a USA Today and Sunday Times Bestselling author of spicy contemporary romance. Her books are full of found family, dreamy settings, swoony moments and happily ever afters. She also writes darker romances that will keep your pulse racing.
Paisley spends all her free time with her husband and kids. She loves to bake, garden and travel.

Reviews

[Cazlovesbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beau is raising his twin daughters alone after their mum passed away, with plenty of help from his close knit family.

After her relationship ends, Hallie moves back home.

A chance meeting in a bar leads to a few unforgettable kisses, but Hallie disappears after finding out Beau has children.

Beau is shocked to discover Hallie is his daughters’ new teacher and the woman he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about since that kiss. To make things even more complicated, Hallie is the twins’ aunt. Their mum was Hallie’s sister, although the two were never close.

When Beau’s dad’s health declines and his mum needs help, he asks Hallie to move in and help with the twins. It sounds like they’re asking for the best kind of trouble.

❤️❤️❤️❤️

I have found my new Book Boyfriend of the Year… Beau Black. Holy moly, this man is EVERYTHING! A filthy mouthed cowboy with a dark side? What’s not to love?

This story had it all. I honestly think it beats Riding the High in the spice stakes for me! And trust me when I say this book is SPICY.…. I genuinely needed to take a breather and sit in front of my fan.

Beau finally meets his match in Hallie, and I absolutely loved them together. Every glance, every little touch, every subtle thing he does to make her happy had me completely hooked. Someone get me a one way ticket to Grosvenor Ranch, please.

Paisley, you’ve absolutely outdone yourself! I feel so lucky to have had the chance to read this before its November release.

You are all in for one incredible ride.
And can we talk about seeing the Silver Pines gang again? It felt like catching up with old friends, and I loved every second of it!

[Becca T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paisley Hope does it again

This is a new series that closely aligns to the Silver Pines series, but with a new flavour.

Beau is a suddenly single father after a one night stand, and lives a hard life as the eldest son of his family’s ranch. Fast forward four years, his father’s health is deteriorating and his mother is his full time carer so a lot of pressure lands on Beau’s shoulders, his twins are approaching pre-school age and he’s struggling with balancing ranch life, being a dad and the local mafioso’s henchman. Hes taking the edge off in his local bar when a stunning woman enters and takes his breath away.

Hallie is back in town after finding her ex balls deep in another woman, and where does she head, the local bar for some strong bourbon…. And a strong man by all accounts after she hits it off with Beau immediately, and the sparks are firing!

They part ways as Hallie unexpectedly leaves the bar, and when they meet again, it’s at the twins first day at pre-school, as their new teacher….. and Beau’s ex’s sister (recently passed).

The tension grows over the school year, and when Hallie’s ex shows up to town and harasses her, she ends up at Beau’s ranch, and becomes his summer childcare….

I absolutely LOVED the slooooow burn, the stolen glances, the passing touches, my oh my Beau is a heart throb!

[cakecoffeeandbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘She looks good on my ranch.’

A beautiful story for a beautiful family.
When Paisley hinted in her last book that the Black family might get a series I was hopeful I’d love them as much as the Ashby’s and I absolutely do- I can’t wait for more from Grosvenor Black Cattle Ranch!

Hallie and Beau’s love story may start unconventionally and a little messy, but it’s pure and good, and everything a happily ever after should be. Beau is an incredible father to his twin girls, and Hallie’s relationship with them right from their first meeting was beautiful.

There is a deep sadness to the Black family’s situation during this book which is all too familiar to many of us, and Paisley writes this with such empathy and respect. It was hard to read but so very real, and the way the family came together, along with the community’s support was so lovely.

I think Beau Black might be a late contender for many readers 2026 book boyfriend!

Huge thanks to Evermore and NetGalley for this ARC.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always love the start of a new series and knew I was going to love this. A single dad, age gap and grumpy/sunshine. Some of my favorite tropes.
Beau only knows love from his family and to give it to his twin girls, Sadie and Piper, the loves of his life.
He is determined to be the best dad and will do anything for it, even if some decisions make him not so nice.
Beau has been through a lot, but he never gives up. When Hallie came to town it was love at first sight, but turned out to be a forbidden love.
Hallie has always been there for her family and friends and has gotten taken advantage of. She truly shows her love through acts of kindness. I love that she is fierce and sticks up for herself. And her loving scary movies is a plus!!
I loved how close the family is and they have each others backs. They don’t back down and love tremendously.
Paisley shows heart ache in this book and makes you think about your own family and what can happen in such little time.
I’m so excited to see what happens in the next book!!

[Vanessa Cappiello · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wanted is book one in the Grosvenor Ranch series and follows Beau and Hallie's story.

"If I could dream up a man, a father for my future children, I'd want one like Beau."

Ohhh my sweet, sweet Beau! How I love thee!!

Beau was so freaking swoon worthy! The perfect book boyfriend! He's devoted, protective, hard working and the way he is with his family especially with his daughters was perfection. His girls were cute as anything and they definitely stole the show a time or two.

Not to over shadow his relationship with his family but the connection he had with Hallie was just as perfect. I loved how their relationship grew over time. It wasn't rushed. It was natural, organic and once that F-It moment did hit, all bets were off. It was hard earned loved that was well worth the wait!

If you're looking for a cowboy romance with all the feels and that will lasso your heart, then I HIGHLY recommend reading Wanted! Paisley gives us everything we love in a cowboy romance and then so much more! HANDS DOWN A FIVE STAR READ!!!

If you're a fan of:
Cowboy Romance
Single Dad
Forbidden Love
Slow Burn
Found Family

Then make sure to add this to your TBR. Star & Fight Club will thank you for it!

*Thank you Paisley and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book as an ARC.

[Bellalucina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ugh I’d love a cowboy of my own

[Karin ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Paisley for letting me arc read Wanted !! 🥹🫶💗

𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♾️
𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞: 🌶🌶.5

𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
Let me begin with saying that Paisley Hope writes pure magic. I'm always having the bestest time reading her books and I never want to put the book down. I'm so happy we are back in the cowboy era again because Paisley truly is the queen of cowboy romance.

If I could I would rate this book more than 5 stars !!!

The way Paisley has written the forbidden part in this book is just phenomenal. And the YEARNING you all !! This was some too tier yearning, let me tell you that. I binge read this book in less than 24 hours. I literally ATE this up.

Beau, the MAN you are !!! Oh my gosh this man has completely stolen my heart. He is working his butt off on the ranch and raising two daughters on his own. He is such a kind and caring MMC and I had the bestest time reading about him. This man can talk dirty tho !! He never puts himself first and he takes care about the people he loves. My heart. I love Beau like crazy.

Hallie !! You amazing FMC. Such a caring and sweet FMC. And the way she is with Piper and Sadie is just the sweetest. These 3 are the cutest together and I loved to read about Hallie earning their trust and them feeling safe with her. One of my favorite parts of this book was reading about these 3. Adorable.

The way Paisley wrote Hallie is amazingly done. Beau and Hallie's relationship could have gone sideways but Hallie was never written to TAKE Nina's place at all.

Monty's dementia diagnosis was written with so much care and compassion. It's written beautiful. Everything with this story felt real and honest and it made all the family moments so special. I did cry a few times while reading this book and I can relate to everything when it comes to the dementia Monty is suffering from. Reading about Monty made me cry and to see the family in all of this. My heart because I can relate so hard to this.

I was over the moon when we got to meet some familiar faces from Silver Pines Ranch. I loved reading those scenes.

I absolutely loved this reading this book !! It's a beautiful story and I'm obsessed witg Beau and Hallie. I've had the bestest time reading this.

Paisley you have done it once again queen !! You are nailing it and I'm so proud of you. This book is a new favorite of mine and I just can't wait to see what comes next in this series !! 🥹🫶💗

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐈𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞
• Forbidden Romance
• Single Dad
• Cattle Rancher
• Age Gap
• His Ex's Long Lost Sister
• Found Family

[Amber D’Ambrosio · Rating 5 out of 5]

First of all, I'm thrilled to officially be back in my cowboy era with Paisley Hope because apparently emotionally unavailable ranchers are exactly what my summer needed.

Beau Black really looked at his life and said, "You know what? I'll just carry the weight of an entire ranch, raise four-year-old twins on my own, bury every single emotion I have, and call it a day."

Cute plan.

Then Hallie Lockhart showed up and absolutely wrecked it.

I'll admit, I was a little nervous going into this because Hallie is Nina's sister, and that's a relationship that could've gone sideways really fast. Instead, Paisley Hope handled it with so much care. Hallie was never written as someone stepping into Nina's place, and the story gave everyone the space to grieve, heal, and move forward in a way that felt incredibly respectful. It never felt forced, and I loved how thoughtfully that dynamic was explored.

Now can we please talk about Hallie, Sadie, and Piper? Because those girls had me in my feelings every single time they were on the page. Watching Hallie earn their trust and become such a safe, loving presence in their lives was genuinely one of my favorite parts of the entire book. They weren't just adorable. They were the emotional glue holding this story together.

And Beau? This man desperately needed someone to tell him it's okay to sit down for five minutes. He's all duty, all responsibility, all the time, and watching Hallie slowly chip away at those walls was so satisfying. He fought those feelings with everything he had... and lost spectacularly.

I was also ridiculously excited every time a familiar face from the Silver Pines series popped up. Those cameos felt like little rewards for longtime readers, and every appearance had me pointing at the page like Leonardo DiCaprio in that meme.

Monty's dementia diagnosis was another storyline that Paisley handled beautifully. It's such a difficult subject, but it was written with so much compassion and authenticity. It never felt like it was there simply for added drama. It felt honest, and those family moments hit me harder than I expected.

The Black family has the potential to become one of my favorite fictional families to spend time with, and now I'm over here playing detective trying to figure out which brother gets the next book because I have approximately zero patience. Paisley, respectfully, I'm going to need that announcement immediately.

[Jeanette · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW- WANTED
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5

Tropes:
🤠Cowboy Romance
💕Age Gap
🩵Single Dad
🚫Forbidden Romance
💚Forced Proximity
🔥Slow Burn
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Thanks to Paisley Hope, Random House UK/Evermore and NetGalley for the ARC! I received an advance copy of the book and am leaving an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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Paisley Hope is back at it again with a new cowboy series and I ate it up just like her Silver Pines Ranch series. She does cowboy SO WELL and I can’t get enough of them.

This series follows the Black family, of Grosvenor Ranch. First up is single dad Beau, a grumpy cowboy trying to do right by his family and raising twin 4 year old daughters alone after their mother Nina passes away when they were only a year old. But their relationship was not as it all seemed. Hallie Lockhart, Nina’s estranged half sister, comes back home and turns out to be the girls teacher and everyone falls head of heels in love.

This was a slowish burn that I really enjoyed as it played out with Beau and Hallie forming a genuine connection and friendship, after sharing a hot makeout sesh in a bar before they knew who the other was. I really loved them finding their way to each other, trying to fight their attraction to each other along the way. I just wished they would get out of their own way sometimes!!

The girls were adorable and I loved how Hallie interacted with them and instantly fell in love and became another person in their corner. This book was full of heart and a true testament to how important family can be and how they can rally around each other.

I thought this was such a well rounded book, there was a little bit of everything… ranching, romance, humour, family dynamics and how to care for a parent who is physically and mentally deteriorating before your eyes. I really came to love the entire Black family and just how supportive they were of each other. I can’t wait for the rest of the series where we can see more of them.

A solid start to a new series that kept me turning page after page and finishing this in one sitting! If you loved the Silver Pines Ranch series, you’ll love this one. And it comes with cameos from some of our faves from the previous series!

[Nicole (literary_nics) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I went in for a cowboy romance and Paisley Hope handed me a grief spiral with a Stetson on. No warning. No regrets.

Beau Black is the eldest of the Grosvenor Ranch brothers, which means the cattle, the land, and his four-year-old twins all sit on his shoulders. What the town doesn't know: he and Nina, the twins' mother, were never actually together, a one night stand, a surprise pregnancy, and Beau staying only so he could be a dad to his girls. Nina was leaving and she wanted to sign away her parental rights. She died in a car crash on her way to the airport, and Beau has spent four years letting everyone believe he's grieving a love story that never existed. Enter Hallie Lockhart, Nina's long-lost younger sister, suddenly very present, suddenly very good with the twins, and suddenly the one person Beau is absolutely not allowed to want.

The angst here isn't just "forbidden," it's "forbidden and built on a secret Beau can't say out loud without unraveling everything the twins believe about their mother." I ate every bite. His guilt isn't decorative, it's load-bearing, it's why he can't let Hallie close, why every step toward her feels like a betrayal of a truth nobody else gets to know. And when the third act miscommunication hit, I braced for the usual eavesdropped-conversation nonsense. Instead these two just talked. Like adults. With actual words and follow-up questions. Genuinely rare.

Trope Chaos Check
✨ Forbidden romance (she's the dead ex's sister AND the twins' aunt, the math should not work, it works)
✨ Single dad with a secret he can't tell
✨ Small town rancher
✨ Grief that isn't what it looks like from the outside
✨ Mature miscommunication (a novelty, apparently)

Thank you Paisley for the ARC and wrecking me as per usual.

★★★★✬ Devastating in the way only a cowboy with a secret and two toddlers can be, and I'd hand my heart over again.

[Laced In Lit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC 📚
4⭐️ for Wanted 👌
🤠 Cattle Rancher
💗 Teacher fmc
😍 Single dad
🫶 Found family
Beau finds himself a single father when the mother of his adorable twin girls is killed in an accident. The pair were not in love sadly and Nina was leaving her kids behind to follow her career dreams when tragedy struck. A while later, a steamy encounter with a stranger sparks life back into his world, but then she disappears!
When Beau's father becomes ill, the family need to rally round, the twins new teacher steps up to help. But shes not just the twins teacher, she is Nina's estranged half sister!
The story follows the family working through their daily chores and dealing with the head of the family's illness. Hallie integrates herself back into the family easily and we see adorable moments with the twins.
The tension between Beau and Hallie is spot on and i really believed they found each other attractive and struggled to stay away from eachother.
Once the spice hit it was delicious 😋 especially the mirror scene 🪞.
This was a great intro to the Black family! I adored the found family in this story and it left me sooo excited for the next book!
I also found it very clever the way we had mentions of characters from Silver Pines weaved into the storyline 👌
I am such a huge fan of Paisley Hope's writing and whilst I did enjoy the highly anticipated Wanted, it felt like something was missing from the plotline. Maybe more from the Jessie plot or seeing the twins reaction to their dad and Hallie's relationship 🤔 not sure but I felt that i was waiting for something to happen in the story that didnt quite materialise.

[Ofwitchbrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paisley Hope, what the FUCK was that.

Beau Black had me silent screaming into my hand so my neighbours wouldn’t call the popo. Eldest son. Single dad. Carrying the ranch, his family, two tiny girls, and apparently my entire nervous system on his back.

And the BABIES.

Sadie and Piper melted me from the inside out. I was a PUDDLE. Watching Hallie become their safe place without ever trying to replace their mum was so beautifully done. Every scene with those girls had me clutching my chest like somebody had released emotional mustard gas into the room.

Then Beau and Hallie started circling each other.

His dead ex’s sister. His daughters’ aunt. Living under the same roof.

Fucking hell.

The yearning was SICK. Beau fought those feelings with every stubborn cowboy bone in his body, which only made it hotter when the man finally cracked. He spends his whole life putting everyone else first, and watching Hallie become the one thing he wanted purely for himself did disgusting things to me.

Also, this responsible ranch dad apparently saves all his filth for after bedtime.

The duality of man. The duality of THE MAN. Coz it's him, he's the man.

The family, the grief, Monty, the ranch, the twins. Paisley made this warm, painful, sexy, and completely addictive all at once.

Five stars.

I silent screamed. IDK if people know what that is honestly. I melted into soup over two four-year-olds. Beau Black, you exhausted gorgeous bastard, I hope you’re pleased with yourself.

[Katie Thayer · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨ARC Review✨
Wanted
(Book 1 Grosvenor Ranch)
By Paisley Hope

It was then I knew Beau Black was a good man, and an even better father, and . . . My heart tightens with guilt. He was my sister’s before she died, yet all I could think was if I could dream up a man, a father for my future children, I’d want one like Beau.

Protective Beau Black is hot and now it seems he’s my very hot roommate for the whole summer.

Love hard, work hard, and be honest and true.

Oh how I love being back in the small town, ranching life Paisley has created for us! Beau and Hallie’s story is a warm hug we didn’t know we needed as readers! Beau is carrying the world on his shoulders, trying to keep his family’s ranch going. Helping his mom who is caring for his father and raising his daughters all alone. Hallie is the bright, warm ray of sunshine that Beau didn’t know he needed. I am walking away from this story with a heart so full of love for The Black family we are meeting in this series. I also loved the cameos we get of our favorite characters from Silver Pines Ranch that are sprinkled through out.
Just a very beautiful story about love, loss, heartbreak and finding joy again. Loved it!

Thank you Paisley and Ballantine Publishing for the chance to ARC read!

Tropes:
Forbidden Romance
Single Dad
Cattle Rancher
Age Gap
Found Family
His Ex’s Long Lost Sister

Spice starts at: 60%

Spice: 2/4
Stars: 4.5/5

Available on November 3rd, 2026

[Bethany Billings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Single Dad and his ex's sister? Sign me the f up. This was done SO WELL. Paisley has an incredible way of taking forbidden romance and making it understandable. This was done with class and sincerity and left nothing on the table.
MINOR SPOILERS BELOW:
Beau and Hallie have never met. He had a one night stand with her estranged half sister Nina, (who was really a shitty person) and she became pregnant. Even though there was nothing between Beau and Hallie but they gave it a go anyway. Only a year after his twin girls are born, Nina dies (spoiler) and Beau is left to raise his girls on his own and manage the family's ranch, care for his sick father and generally put his soul on the back burner.

Fast forward two years later and Hallie comes home after living out of state. She runs into Beau one night and sparks fly, only to find out later than Beau is her sister's ex. I think you can guess what happens next. A delicious road of fighting feelings that won't go away, found family that will make you believe in true family again and sneaking around with a connection that is written in the stars. You always want what you can't have? In this case their souls don't choose one another, they demand each other. BRAVO Paisley. I can't wait for the next book!

[Lauren Scott-Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an eBook ARC in exchange for an honest review.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🤍

If there's one thing that's going to get my attention, it's a cowboy romance... and Wanted definitely delivered! 🤠❤️
This was such an addictive read that had me smiling, swooning, and flying through the pages. The chemistry between the main characters was there from the start, and I loved watching their relationship grow. There was plenty of tension, some emotional moments, and enough spice to keep things interesting. 🌶️
I'm such a sucker for a small-town romance, and Paisley Hope created a town that felt so cosy and full of characters I can't wait to read more about. The family dynamics and friendships made the story feel even more special.
There were a couple of moments where I just wanted to shake the characters and tell them to communicate already 🙈, but that's all part of the fun, right? The ending made it all worthwhile, and I finished the book with the biggest smile on my face.
If you love protective cowboys, small-town romances, found family, great banter, and a romance that'll have you kicking your feet, then I'd definitely recommend adding Wanted to your TBR!

[Michaela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Firstly, thank you for this advanced read copy! It’s always appreciated and I love being on Paisleys street team! 🫶🏼


{3.5 ⭐️}

As much I enjoyed this book and it was great to be back in the world that is Paisley Hope, I struggled with this one and I was gutted! I’m unsure if it was a me issue due to feeling like I was waiting the entire book for something to happen to which nothing did.

I expected more of Jessie for the plot and sadly that didn’t deliver. HOWEVER, Beau & Hallie alone would have gotten me to finish this book and it did. The tension between them was there from the very start. And you just knew who was gonna be the girls teacher 🤭

The start of the book with Nina & Beau really hooks you into this so when that thing happens you’re like, huh what’s gonna happen now 👀

I love this found family trope especially since Hallie doesn’t class herself as family only to the girls since she’s their AUNT! I loved the relationship and all the times the girls were in the book, it really added to the book.

I was however disappointed that we never got to see the girls reaction to finding out their dad & Hallie were a couple. Cause you can’t tell me they wouldn’t call her mum! 🥲

Overall, solid 3.5. Really enjoyed it just wish it had that little bit more focused plot 🫶🏼

[❀ Sarah-Jane ❀ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Now I will read anything that Paisley Hope writes, that's for sure. But this was probably a 3.75 star read for me.

It started off so tragic and really did have me hooked from the very start. But I really struggled with the relationship dynamic here - don't get me wrong Beau was giving broody cowboy, single dad, definitely with a dirty mouth. And Hallie was a school teacher that he had brilliant chemistry with.

But the clincher was that Beau had twin daughters with Hallie's sister. So although Beau and her weren't actually related, and although Nina was only her half sister... she was still the girls Auntie. And that was a bit difficult for me to get past, if you sort of put that right to the back of your mind though their love story is great.

The struggles Beau has with his fathers illness and the fact that Hallie's Mother died from an awful illness too was sometimes really difficult to read and quite hard hitting. But it was written beautifully and was handled with such care and sensitivity.

And we love a HEA - I will absolutely read Hunter and Scarlett's story when that comes out - I have a feeling that'll be the next one and it'll be a tension filled spicy one.

[Miriam B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Full disclosure: I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Everything written below is my own opinion.

A dad raising his twin girls on his own meets his deceased ex's sister and sparks fly.

I enjoyed this book; it was fun and easy to read. However, two things did end up bugging me. First, in just about every chapter where the two main characters are in the same room, both of them are mentally salivating over each other's attractive physical attributes. Having this happen a few times would have made perfect sense, but this took up several paragraphs in nearly every chapter, and I found it tiresome after a while. Second, nearly all of the male characters (including the main character) use a lot of foul language in most of their conversations with all of the other characters around them - so much so that when some fairly serious events occur in the story and someone then says "F***", it doesn't convince me that the character is seriously upset or stressed since he's already said it so frequently in less tense or upsetting situations.

[Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never really leave my cowboy era and when I get books like this why would I?! 🤣

Paisley Hope always manages to write strong FMC’s and incredible protective cowboys that have me swooning and kicking my feet while reading 🤣

Beau is the eldest Grosvenor ranch brother and like every oldest child feels like the world (and their ranch’s legacy) is on his shoulders, he’s the single dad of two beautiful little girls. Hallie is the aunt they’ve never met (Half sister to their late mum) and now after returning home she’s also their pre school teacher which made first day meeting the parents real awkward as Beau was the stranger she met (and kissed) in the bar when she first arrived. There is definitely some top tier yearning going on when Beau offers for Hallie to stay at his ranch over the summer to escape her ex who wont leave her alone and they realise they both can’t stop the feelings they have for each other

Monty suffering from Lewy body Dementia and how it effects him and the family as a whole is handled really well in this book

[Rachael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wanted

Paisley Hope

Beau & Hallie

One thing about Paisley is she always writes the best found family, her charcaters feel so real and it makes you want to move straight to their world.

We have the tension of Hallie being the ex's sister and having the opportunity to be in the girls life as an aunt which was really beautiful to set up such a great foundation on love and connection with the kids.

This was a bit of a slow burn but once you get to the spice as always with Paisley, she writes impeccable intimate scenes!

Beau was your hot grumpy cowboy and Hallie was a sunshine teacher and the forced proximity of sharing the house was perfect!

The story had such great side characters and i look forward to Hunter's book next so much!

- Grumpy / Sunshine
- Single Dad to twin girls
- Age Gap
- Small Town / Found Family
- She's his ex's sister

4⭐️ 2.5🌶

Bonus Points go to all the snippets we got of the Silver Pines family! It was so beautiful seeing them all help out and learning where their lives have taken them 🥹

Thankyou to Paisley, Netgalley and Random House UK the opportunity to read this one early 🫶🏻

[Kelly Silvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hallie is trying to focus on running her store after the end of her engagement but the town ladies keep trying to set her up with everyone in town.

Monty is moving back to town after his last few books didn’t do so well. He needs to get himself out of his slump and Penny is just the person to do that.

He offers to be her fake boyfriend to get the Liberty Ladies off her back and she helps him write.

While the arrangement may be fake, their feelings that they have had for each other since they were kids are not and the lines start to blur as they spend more time together.

Penny has become his writing muse and Monty is showing her how a man should be treating her until he makes a big mistake that could cost him the perfect woman for him.

I really enjoyed this book. I love this series. I can’t wait to see what Daisy gets up to in the next book.

5⭐️ 3.75🌶️

🎃Gilmore Girl vibes
💎Fake Dating
🧡Friends to Lovers
📕 Romance bookstore owner
👓Struggling Author w/slutty glasses
🌶️Helps check off her fantasy list
🐮 Baby cow Welcome to the Grosvenor Ranch indeed. Beau will steal your heart and make you weak in the knees.

[Larareads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Paisley Hope for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book si my favorite from Paisley and it is perfection! I honestly didn't think there could be sooo much yearning in a book.

Hallie is such an amazing FMC and so caring and fun. The way she is with Piper and Sadie is the cutest thing ever!!! I loved every single moment with these three.

Beau is definitely my favorite MMC from her. He is kind and caring, but also so so strong and he would literally do everything amd anything for his family. Beau can definitely talk dirty and I was literally swooning for him for most of the book. I adore how he treats Hallie and his girls!!!

As someone who's grandfather had a dementia diagnosis and who died from it I absolutely loved how Paisley wrote Monty's story. It was heartbreaking and I even found myself crying multiple times and it was handled with so much care.

This book is perfection and after the little details that we got I cannot wait for what happens next! So so excited!!!

[amyinthepages · Rating 4 out of 5]

Never meet a man of Paisley's I haven't loved and Beau Black is no different - he's a rugged green flag with a sharp red tip! Beau and Hallie's story starts with the best meet-cute followed by a whole lot of yearning on both sides (saddle-up). We get some of our favourite Ashby's making cameo's and Silver Pines is mentioned throughout this making it all the more special to read- not to mention a little sneaky reference to another series by another author which had me kicking my feet! We get the most adorable little girls, a devoted father and family man and a love story you'll be rooting for. Wanted reminded me to count your blessings and savour the moment - and that I am grateful for. This ones a little darker but has a whole lotta heart woven throughout it.

- small town romance
- cowboy romance
- forbidden romance
- age gap (25/35)
- single dad (4 yo twin girls)
- cattle rancher x school teacher
- forced proximity
- nanny for the summer
- "good girl" and "fuck it"

Spicy Chapters: 7, 25, 29, 35, 36, 37, 38, 43, 47, 48

[TJ Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 1 in the Grosvenor Ranch Series
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Beau - oldest of 3 boys - family own Grosvenor Ranch
single dad to twins (mother deceased)

Hallie - youngest of 2 girls (half siblings)
twin's aunt

Beau has the weight of the world on his shoulder raising his 4-year-old twins and running the family cattle ranch, more so now his dad Monty has dementia.

Hallie ends up helping Beau with the twins over Summer as the family deal with the ranch and Monty’s declining health.

this is such a beautiful, fun story which had me laughing, squealing and at times shedding a few tears.

It was lovely seeing some of our favourites from Silver Pines make appearances and sorry Wade, Beau is now my favourite.

I struggled putting it down and if away from my kindle for long, would have scenario’s playing in my head

I can’t say more without giving spoilers away, but let's just say, you won’t be disappointed.

Can't wait to see what's in store for brothers Hunter and Walker

*Small town romance
*Cattle rancher (Stetson included)
*Age gap
*Forbidden romance

[Faye Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want some top-tier yearning in your romance novels, Wanted is what you need to read! This small-town, cowboy romance is full of yearning, sweet daughters, and a family under pressure. Maybe FMC Hallie and MMC Beau are both just way better people than me, but given the specific scenario of Beau having twin daughters with Hallie's deceased sister Nina, and Beau and Nina never actually having a relationship together, Beau and Hallie's relationship didn't feel that forbidden to me, so I was definitely cheering them on to embrace their feelings!

Wanted did a great job of setting up a new family for their own books, and as a reader coming into this as my first Paisley Hope book, I could definitely spot when their was a previous-MC cameo in play, but I never felt confused. So Wanted feels like a great entry point to me!

Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy from NetGalley but this is my voluntary and honest review.

[ChrissyStanReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

OF COURSE I LOVED THIS.
I couldn't put it down. I think Paisley just gets better and better. With every book, she goes deeper, makes the story more heartfelt and real. There were the sweetest moments in this book and the spiciest. I cried, I got heated, I laughed and I swooned. The way Beau is with his girls, can someone send me a man like this please? Books with kids are hit or miss for me but I loved the way Sadie and Piper were written. They were sweet and insightful, not annoying or overwhelming as some kids in books are. And Hallie's relationship with them felt so wholesome and real. I can't decide if it's Walker or Hunter getting Book two but I'm here for either. Bring them both on! Oh also side note. Paisley also writes the best girl gangs. Savi is my spirit animal and I hope she gets a book. I could see her and Walker together.

[Laura]

Paisley Hope is back with a new ranch, but still the same charm (and spice) we’ve come to know and love.

Hallie and Beau have fireworks from the start - the tension between these two is bigger than their age gap! They’re both characters you can’t help but route for, the ones you want to give a hug and say everything is going to be ok, whilst also screaming JUST KISS ALREADY!

As a lover of Hope’s ‘Silver Pines’ series, I was dubious about going somewhere new - I don’t like change! BUT, I think this might be my favourite one of them all.

The storyline with Beau’s father broke my heart - but it also proved how fantastic Hope is at writing strong family dynamics - you feel like you’re sat round the table with them.

I cannot wait to saddle up and ride further into Grosvenor Ranch.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for the ARC.

[Kristi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beau and Hallie were so cute.

These two had that instant connection. It was that instant draw to someone. Theirs just happened to be romantic.

They didn’t know who the other was. How their lives were already intertwined. I loved how much the fought it and built this friendship instead. Both denied feeling the things they were and tried to keep the other at arms length.

Both failed spectacularly. They tried and they tried but both ended up realizing that you only love once. You get one life and you should live it happy.

So they fight for each other instead. I loved that the build up to this was so in depth that there wasn’t a 3rd act break up. They had issues to navigate of course but they navigated it together. While fighting for each other.

This is going to be a good series. I can’t wait to see where it goes.

[Second Chapter Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paisley Hope could publish her grocery list, and I'd probably preorder the deluxe edition.

"Wanted" completely owned my attention from the first chapter. Beau Black is the definition of a book boyfriend, and I was absolutely feral every time he was on the page. A grumpy cowboy, single dad to twins, family ranch, off-limits romance... this book looked at my trope list and said, "Challenge accepted."

The chemistry between Beau and Hallie is absolutely ridiculous. Every glance, every bit of banter, every moment of tension had me yelling, "JUST KISS ALREADY!" at my Kindle like it owed me money.

But what really made this stand out was the heart. Beneath all the steam is a story about grief, healing, family, and finding your way back to living. It never lost sight of that, and it made me care just as much about the ranch and the family as I did the romance.

Consider me officially obsessed with Grosvenor Ranch. I need the next book immediately because waiting is unacceptable.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wanted was a solid 3-star read for me. The story had a very slow build, and I found myself struggling to get fully invested in the beginning. However, once the plot picked up, I was completely engaged and genuinely invested in both the characters and their journey.

One thing I consistently enjoy about Paisley Hope's writing is how relatable she makes her characters. It was no different with Beau and Hallie. They feel authentic and easy to connect with, which made the emotional moments land well, and, as always, the spice was perfectly done.

While this wasn't my favorite book in terms of pacing, I'm still looking forward to continuing the Grosvenor Ranch series and seeing where these characters go next.