Thank you Netgalley for the advanced reading copy! Like the title implies, this was a swift and fun romance, as the second in a series from Lyla Sage. Ada is a house designer who comes to Meadowlark (a small town in Wyoming) to work on a house on the Rebel Blue ranch. This is where she meets Wes, one of the sons of the owner of the ranch. Love ensues! This was a short and easy and breezy read for me. I enjoyed most of it, with some parts standing out, including Wes making Ada spanakopita and his depression representation. Ada frustrated me at times, but in the end she was fine. This is one of those books that I enjoyed for exactly what it was, but I feel like I will forget the plot pretty quickly after, so take that as you will. I recommend this book for fans of contemporary romances and cowboy stories.

Dear Lyla sage, how do you keep writing these men that are perfect and drool worthy and everything you would want In a cowboy husband. Someone get me and MY WIFE on a ranch. We could use a strong burly cowboy... To carry our stuff obviously.

𝓢𝔀𝓲𝓯𝓽 & 𝓢𝓪𝓭𝓭𝓵𝓮𝓭🤠🌾
𝚋𝚢 @authorlylasage
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️

𝚁𝚎𝚋𝚎𝚕 𝙱𝚕𝚞𝚎 𝙲𝚘𝚠𝚋𝚘𝚢𝚜. 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚢 𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚕𝚢 𝚑𝚒𝚝 𝚍𝚒𝚏𝚏𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚕𝚢.

The slow burn that this book takes you on is completely consuming. Wes and Ada have such a sun x moon/ black cat x golden retriever relationship. They compliment each other perfectly and understand each other so well and have a chemistry so strong from the very start!

Swift and Saddled may be a romance, but it holds so much more than that, it has accurate representation of mental health, it portrays ranch life as if you’re there, it shows the raw emotions, the journey to learning to love yourself, the chemistry, the tension, the support, the understanding.

I was laughing over the banter.
I was swooning over Wes’ words
I was blushing over the MOUTH on this man.
I was crying over the raw emotions.

“I see you, Ada. I always see you, even when you won’t look at me.” -Weston Ryder🫶🏼

Read if you like:
•Dual POV
•Cinnamon Roll MMC
•Black Cat FMC
•Mental Health Rep
•Found Family
•Small Town

I am patiently waiting for Teddy and Gus and more of this little ranch named 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 that stole a piece of my heart.

I loved Teddy and Gus, but the book didn’t blow me away as much as the first book did. It had so many cute moments, both MCs were so good and likeable, it had mental health rep, and all the fun cowboy vibes. I just wasn’t super invested in their story and wasn’t eager to return to the book after pausing my reading, but I still enjoyed it.

3.5 ⭐️
Cowboy
Found family
Golden retriever x black cat

I absolutely adored this small town romance. Ada and Wes were adorable and their connection was just so perfect. I loved that Ada knew who she was and had to deal with understanding how that related to the world around her. Wes and his mental health and comfort putting words to how he was feeling was just amazing. Their love story was just adorable and THE MIRROR SCENE.

I had a lovely time once again being back at the Rebel Blue Ranch! This time to know more of Weston aka Wes!

Having loved Done & Dusted, I had high hopes from this one too. Though, I still love Emmy & Brooks more, Wes & Ada were perfect together. Lyla’s writing as expected was so engaging and easy to get into. The characters are well written and have depth. We get to know both Wes and Ada’s fears, their shortcomings, and the eventual character growth for them. Wes was such a sweetheart, he’s caring and giving. Ada might seem stubborn or aloof at first, but we get why she is the way she is. There were lot of swoonworthy moments, with appropriate amount of spice, 😉 I love how Lyla balances romance, spice and real human issues in her characters and stories.

Also, not to forget, all of the side characters are equally good and you want to know them more or be part of their inner circle. I am really really looking forward to Gus & Teddy’s book.

It is a feel good romance and if you loved the first book you will surely like this one too. Overall, so far it’s a series I would recommend to pick if not already done!

( review will be posted to my IG by 11th May)

Read if you like:
- Cowboy romance
- Opposites Attract
- Forced Proximity
- Found Family
- Dual POV

I devoured this book in 24 hours and Lyla Sage is slowly becoming a favourite for comfort reads! I was so happy to be back at Rebel Blue with the lovable Ryder family. I already knew that I would love Wes when I read Done and Dusted and this didn’t disappoint. Wes is such a sweetheart who always looks after everyone around him. I loved getting to know him better and seeing how vulnerable he was when talking about his depression. Ada was also relatable as she struggled with her self-worth and with making friends. However, there were a few events that took place which left me with questions that went unanswered and I wasn’t a fan of some of Ada’s actions. I’m hoping we can see more of these questions answered in the next book of the series. I’m so excited for Gus and Teddy’s story now!

Thank you to NetGalley, The Dial Press and Lyla Sage for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

THIS BOOK WAS SO AMAZING!!! i’m not typically drawn to interior designer/client books, but this one was addicting from the very first page! 🤩🤩It was giving black cat 🐈‍⬛ / golden retriever 🐶 vibes and Wes the cinnamon roll cowboy is so perfect 🤠 
the banter was AMAZING 😻 the spice was AMAZING and i gave this book 5 ⭐️ The tension was there from the very beginning and I just love the Rebel Blue Ranch setting!! i’m so excited for the next book in this series!!

Absolutely devoured this book! I am already counting down the days until the next one. Lyla Sage can do no wrong!

this book was SO good! I read the first book a few months before I received the ARC for this and I loved the first one. But, the second one was my favourite book I read so far in 2024. If you like cowboy romance this is definitely the series for you. I recommend it to all of my friends who are readers. Thank you so much for this free arc, I was obsessed.

Having devoured "Done and Dusted," I approached "Swift and Saddled" with a mix of excitement and apprehension, fearing it wouldn't live up to its predecessor. But oh, how wrong I was! Lyla Sage's second installment in the series exceeded all expectations, delivering another heartwarming tale that left me utterly charmed.

From the very first page, I found myself swept up in the lives of the characters I'd grown to love, eagerly devouring every delightful moment. Sage has a knack for crafting characters that feel incredibly genuine, their wholesomeness shining through until... well you know ;)

"Swift and Saddled" is a delightful read that left me craving more of its endearing cast, both main and side characters alike. It's the kind of book that leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling long after you've turned the last page.

My sincere thanks to NetGalley for providing the ARC, allowing me the joy of discovering this gem and sharing my honest thoughts.

Lyla Sage does it again! I love this series so, so much and I especially loved this book. This whole series is definitely a comfort read for me now. Weston seemed like a sweetheart in book 1, and he definitely is! I loved seeing him and Ada's relationship progress throughout the book. I cannot wait to continue with the series!

I don’t know how Lyla Sage isn’t a bigger name yet! I absolutely ADORE her writing and her stories.

I was definitely smiling throughout the book and overall had such a great time reading it! Definitely a feel good book with such lighthearted vibes. I enjoyed seeing the mental health representation in this book as well, it’s always an eye opener.

I just wish there was more banter between the characters.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐬𝐭:
City-dweller Ada Hart is fiercely independent and determined not to rely on a man, especially after a failed marriage and setbacks in her career. On the other hand, Weston Ryder, a charming cowboy, is drawn to Ada despite her reluctance. As Ada takes on a significant project at a prominent Wyoming ranch, she finds herself face-to-face with Wes once again, igniting a spark between them that neither can deny. Will Ada's barriers prevent them from exploring their growing connection, or will they take a chance on love amidst their professional collaboration?

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 & 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
🤠 Cowboy romance
🔥 Spicyyy
🧲 Opposites attract
🚪 Rommates
💼 He’s her boss

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖:
✳︎ Grumpy/sunshine (she’s the prickly one)
✳︎ Couples that can communicate 👏🏼
✳︎ Open door spice

𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:

Diving into the world of Swift and Saddled was like being enveloped in a cozy embrace. The story spun by Lyla Sage was not just heartwarming, but also filled with moments that made my heart swell with joy and longing. As I turned the final page, a bittersweet ache settled in my chest, wishing that Meadowlark and its charming characters were real so I could immerse myself in their world and be a part of the Ryder family.

Beyond the romance that blossomed between the protagonists, the tale delved deeper into themes of self-discovery, forging connections with loved ones, and ultimately finding a place to call home.

𝕄𝕪 ℝ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (𝟺/𝟻)

𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞, 𝙽𝚎𝚝𝙶𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚢 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙰𝚁𝙲!

Lyla Sage's best book, hands down. I adored every single second of this book and Wes might just be my favourite book character of all time.

Nobody does it like Lyla Sage!!! Her ability to pack so much heart and emotion and humor and vulnerability in 300 pages is such a talent. These characters felt so real and relatable and flawed and watching them grow comfortable with themselves and around each other was such a treat. The focus and openness surround topics of mental health was a breath of fresh air and so appreciated as someone who has experienced similar struggles. I loved being back at Rebel Blue, she has created a setting that feels like coming home to people to know and love. Lyla made a fan for life with Done & Dusted, and this 2nd book only strengthened my love for her!!!!

I'm obsessed with this series and absolutely loved Ada and Wes. Literally could not put it down!

Ada arrives in Meadowlark to meet with her new boss for a renovation project at Rebel Blue Ranch. On her first night she goes out and makes out with a handsome stranger at the bar. Little does she know that this man is her new boss- Wes. Wes is the total package, handsome, caring and hardworking and not what she was expecting at all she he's definitely trying to win her over.

This is perfect for any small town, cowboy, workplace, forced proximity, opposites attract romance reader.

Wes and Ada were absolute perfection and I can't wait for Lost and Lassoed.

This was such an amazing read! I absolutely loved every single second of it and devoured it in 1 day!

I wrote a review also on Goodreads. ᰔ
Thank you for sending me this ARC.

The main thing I have to say: Save a horse, ride a cowboy. I loved Done and Dusted, the first part in the series and Swift and Saddled was equally great. I can't wait to read the third part! I've been waiting for Teddy's & Gus's story since starting the series!!!

I am obsessed with Ada and Wes. The black cat & golden retriever energy of this couple was everything. So much of Ada’s story resonated with me. I also really appreciate the way Lyla Sage incorporates mental illness representation into her stories, I feel like that’s not done a lot in contemporary romance. We got a perfect little sprinkle of Teddy and Gus in this book that makes me so excited for book 3.