Freeing the Wild by Paisley Hope (Paperback)

Cassie Spencer is ready for a break. Her rise in country music has been fast, demanding and shaken by a recent tragedy on tour. Needing space to breathe, she escapes to Kentucky to spend time with her sister at Silver Pines Ranch. Cassie hopes the quiet setting will help her regain her spark, but the calm she expects is interrupted the moment she meets Haden Westbrook.

Haden is devoted to ranch life and the horses he cares for. He enjoys the steady rhythm of his days and prefers to keep his world simple. Cassie’s arrival brings a rush of noise, curiosity and charm that he never planned for. Their first meeting leaves both unsettled, yet drawn to each other despite the differences in their lives.

As Cassie explores Laurel Creek and the wide fields around Sugarland Mountain, she begins to relax and reconnect with the joy she lost. Haden sees sides of her that the public never gets to witness, and Cassie discovers the depth behind his quiet nature. What begins as a brief escape becomes a growing connection neither expected.

Cassie’s life is waiting for her beyond Kentucky, and returning to the spotlight seems certain. Haden’s roots run deep, and he has never imagined leaving. With feelings growing stronger, both must decide if a future together is possible or if their time at Silver Pines Ranch will remain a fleeting moment of peace and passion.