Tethered Love (Silver Saddle Ranch #3) by Ann Einerson

 

No one plans on accidentally getting pregnant by their best friend's grumpy older brother. Heath is too hot, too serious, and absolutely has no business being the star of my fantasies. I thought our banter over the years was the closest to foreplay we'd ever get. Until the romance of a wedding and unexpected flirtations lead to a night tangled in the sheets together. It was supposed to be a no-strings-attached, years-in-the-making romp that we'd ever get. It was all going to plan until I saw those two pink lines. What I didn't count on was Heath getting down on one knee and popping the one question I never thought I'd hear coming from his mouth. But he has something I need, so a marriage of convenience is a means to an end. Who says romance is dead? Except Heath has a way with words and cares for me in ways I've never experienced. Not to mention his plans for our upcoming bundle of joy, or how every touch reminds me of that night when his name fell from my lips. Soon, playing house starts to feel natural, and I find it hard to picture my life without him. One night might have tied us together, but will it be enough to keep us from unraveling the knot? Tethered Love by Ann Einerson was published on July 17th, 2026. This is the third book in the Silver Saddle Ranch series. 

I was given this book for my honest review from Ann Einerson and The Smuthood.  This is the third book that I have read from Ann Einerson and I have not yet been disappointed. The author has a way to create the plot of the story that flows so well from one scene to the next. This book had no big action scenes but it's a soft flow. It's completely different than say Dark romance tropes. I also love that there is no third-act breakup in the book. Though, I felt like there were times that the author could have slipped it in. This book made me feel a lot of emotions which is perfect on those lonely nights. Also the smut scenes from the very beginning of the book are top-notch. The characters are a little flat but it didn't take away from the book. I highly recommend checking this book out. 

Quotes that I Loved 

"Sure thing, daddy."
"Careful, hellcat. You're playing a dangerous game." 

"Careful, Heath...Keep looking at me like that, and I might start thinking you want to use that paddle of yours on me." 

"I'll make you so damn addicted you'll never want another man's hands on you again." 

Silver Saddle Ranch Series 

1. Wrangled Love 

2. Lassoed Love 

3. Tethered Love 

Tropes

Marriage of Convenience 

Small Town 

Age-Gap

He Falls First 

Enemies to Lovers

Forced Proximity 

Sister's Best Friend 

Lassoed Love (Silver Saddle Ranch #2) by Ann Einerson

 

Spicy lessons turn into undeniable chemistry, blurred lines, and broken rules between a reformed cowboy Casanova and the girl he's secretly pined after for years in this steamy, friends-to-lovers, fake-dating, small-town romance. I wasn't expecting to bail my little sister's best friend out of jail. But what else could I do? I've wanted her for far longer than I care to admit. Too bad she thinks I'm a notorious Playboy, leaving my firmly in the friend zone. Not that I didn't earn that reputation once upon a time, but Birdie is the only one I have eyes for now. Luck is on my side when, after a few too many shots, the girl of my dreams propositions me. Will I be the first one to take her for a roll in the hay and teach her everything I know? Getting involved with the woman I've been yearning for is a bad idea. But it's one I plan to take for a ride, especially when Birdie becomes my fake girlfriend with benefits. This might not be my first rodeo, but agreeing to give her spicy lessons blurs the lines between friendship and what lies beyond. If I'm already bending the rules, I'm determined to lasso her heart. Lassoed Love by Ann Einerson was published March 26th, 2026. This is the second book in the Silver Saddle Ranch series. 

I was given this book for my honest review from Ann Einerson and The Smuthood. I have to first say that I have not read book one before I read this book. Though, you didn't really need to read book one first. It was quick way to get the background just by reading this book. Though, you don't know how to background characters got together. It didn't take away from the book at all or the plot. I absolutely enjoyed this book. It is very light hearted and makes you giggle a lot. I absolutely loved Birdie in this book. She seems to be a girl who has so much strength when in reality she is drowning until Walker comes in. I loved that both characters have both strengths and weaknesses that balance each other out. It makes it seem like a perfect fit through the book. The plot in this book is amazing and it flows so well through each page. I didn't feel like I was always playing catch up or feeling like screaming because nothing was happening. I loved the romance the two characters have for each other. It works really well together as you can see how they work together in the book. The spicy scenes are spicy as Walker teaches Birdie what it means to be spicy. I highly recommend checking this book out. 

Quotes that I Loved 

"If you're responsible for this, I'm totally putting glitter in your body wash the next time I'm at the ranch, Deputy." 

"That's one dirty mouth for someone who claims to be so innocent." 

"God, you're so hot when you beg."

"You need me to help get you off, baby? Is that what you've been missing?" 

"Eyes on me." 

Silver Saddle Ranch Series

1. Wrangled Love 

2. Lassoed Love 

3. Tethered Love 

Tropes 

small town

friends to lovers 

fake dating

virgin

sister's best friend