The next installment of the Rebel Blue Ranch series is the one we've all been waiting for--enemies turned lovers Teddy & Gus.
When Gus finds single parent duties over the summer a bit too much to handle without his normal ride or die co-parent, Teddy gets roped into being his daughter's nanny. In the previous books we've seen these two at each other's throats, but in this book we see a different and softer side to both of them. When both of their lives get a little stormy--they find safe harbor in each other.

It was beautiful to watch these two blossom from bickering to two people who not only really care about each other, but are so soft and tender with each other. It was something so unexpected but felt so perfectly right for these characters. The way Gus says "Teddy baby" will have your toes curling and your heart fluttering.

Another part of the book that was unexpected but really captured what a lot of people encounter as they grow up and find partners is their changing friendship dynamic. I really related to Teddy mourning her changing friendship with Emmy. Lyla Sage really captures the happiness that you have for your friend while also mourning the loss of your old relationship.

Enchanted by the charming Rebel Blue Ranch, this latest book in the series had me hooked! The story of Teddy and Gus has been a long time coming. Teddy, always marching to the beat of her own drum, is starting to feel like life might be passing her by. Meanwhile, Gus Ryder is juggling too much—managing the sprawling 8,000-acre ranch and caring for his six-year-old daughter. He needs help, and Teddy needs a new direction. Teddy has always been the best friend of Gus's little sister, while Gus has always been that unattainable crush. Together, they embark on a journey toward something greater.

Sage delivers yet another fantastic Wyoming ranch romance. It's hot and spicy with just the right amount of sass to make us all cheer for their union. Sage masterfully tackles heavier topics, weaving them seamlessly with the steamy romance. The Rebel Blue Ranch series is always a must-read!

I have been waiting for Teddy and Gus since Done and Dusted. Let me start by saying that the wait was worth it in some aspects.

While the writing was beautiful, especially the descriptions of Wyoming and Rebel Blue, this book was absolutely riddled with mistakes. Twenty three in all, with one major one. I hope that this book goes to an editor before publication. The major mistake was when Teddy took her sweatshirt off after a run and left it OUTSIDE on the porch instead of bringing it inside. But in the next scene/paragraph she was wiping sweat from her face with said sweatshirt INSIDE the house. It's details like that when not done well that take me out of the story. And the numerous number of mistakes did that for me. From putting a quotation mark where there doesn't need to be one, putting the wrong word (ie: "Right the, my phone started buzzing in my back pocket"), or duplicating a word (ie: "Why would anyone want to get married in in December in Wyoming"). I still enjoyed the story and Teddy and Gus' journey, but man all those mistakes really broke up the magic. I've never read an ARC with that many mistakes in it before. And I know that ARCs are prone to mistakes, but I don't think this went to an editor at all before it hit NetGalley. Even still, I was happy to read it. Just hope some of that gets cleaned up before release.

Something else I didn't really like was how quickly he and Teddy got over their differences. One part they're arguing and still hate each other, and all of a sudden they're together in the next bit. There was no third act tension. Which is okay in some instances. But I feel like their relationship was rushed. They hated each other way too much for Teddy to have cramps and for Gus to suddenly change his mind about her and make lovey eyes at her for the rest of the novel. Also, why make Gus so wholesome like reading Riley's book to himself because he has dyslexia and wants to read them without mistakes to Riley, and then never have him and or Teddy mention it again? It was like Wes being mentioned to have severe depression, and never once did it make it into the story like Emmy's panic attacks did. It's like the author was mentioning those things for the sake of being inclusive to disabilities. Which is great, but those disabilities need to be shown instead of mentioned once and shoved into the closet of things never to be seen again.

All in all I enjoyed this read. But it read more like a novella story wise than a finished novel.

I loved Teddy and Gus’s story so much. Their banter was top tier. The tensions between them was so thick, I could feel it coming off the page. The spicy scenes were everything I was hoping for from these two. I loved getting to know the other characters too. The relationship between Teddy and her dad was so special. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series. If Lyla Sage writes it, I’m going to read it.

Loved this! The cover was the first thing along with the author that drew my attention to this book. The rest in the series is amazing! I will definitely be looking forward to it when it comes out on the shelf. I I’ve a single dad trope. I of course loved the banter between Gus and Teddy but I especially loved the way they eventually opened up to each other. I loved the gifts Teddy boss gave her as somewhat of a thank you for the work she did while working for her. I loved this book!

The storyline was cute. Gus and Ted put so much on themselves that they kinda forget to take care of themselves. Riley seems like the best kid ever, too good to be true. The relationship Gus and Cam have can be the envy of a lot of separated parents. Cute book to read you need a quick love story.

had a ton of fun with this one! i love the rebel blue ranch world and think that lyla sage's writing keeps improving as the series continues. this book is fun, romantic and has lots of depth to it as it explores all different kinds of love, especially familial. the narration style is very casual and personal, which works well with the dual POV. the epilogue pulled me out of the story a bit with how fast the relationship moved and then ending on a note that sets up the next book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine for providing a DRC of this title for review.

Although I think Done and Dusted is probably still my favorite of Sage’s works, readers in their cowboy romance era or fans of the previous books in the series will find a lot to like in this one! 3.5/5 stars.

This was my most anticipated release of this season and it did not disappoint! This will forever be my favorite cowboy romance series 🩷 The books just get better and better. And I was so happy to finally be able to read Teddy and Gus’ love story. I really enjoyed Riley being a bigger part of the story she is just so freaking cute. The ending made me cry more than the first two 🥹 I’m just so happy Teddy & Gus got their happy ending! And the last sentence of the epilogue seriously surprised me. I can’t wait for Cam and Dusty’s story!

I was looking forward to reading this book having read the previous titles by this author and can say I was not let down! Sage is great at writing a super quick and delicious romance that will leave the reader wanting more. My only complaint was that the pacing of the book was pretty different between the first and second half; the first half way pretty slow paced in terms of character development and the second half nearly gave me whiplash. With that being said, I will always recommend Lyla Sage to anyone wanting a short and sweet romance. Yeehaw!

This is the story I was most looking forward to in the series. Teddy is full of energy, is the life of the party and always ends up on top. Suddenly she finds things are changing—her best friend is recently engaged, her career has run its course and to make matters worse she is forced to work for her archenemy Gus Ryder. These two have always traded insults and have never had anything nice to say to or about each other. Things are about to change as they are see each other in a different light and are forced to accept the fact that they are attracted to each other.

This was above and beyond the best in this series. I have wanted to read Teddy and Gus’ story since book one!! This was a lot of fun, filled with great banter, chemistry and of course all the feels!!

4 ⭐️

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the blessing of reading this novel early! 🙏📚

Lyla Sage has truly outdone herself with this one! I found myself devouring this book and could not put it down once I started. 📖💨

Tropes I loved:

Single Father 👨‍👧
Nanny x Boss 👩‍🍼
Grumpy x Sunshine ☀️🌧️
Forced Proximity 🏠
Age Gap (8 years—not bad at all!) 🕰️
Enemies to Lovers ❤️‍🔥
Best Friend's Brother 👀
Trigger Warnings: Sick family members, caregiver situations.
THEY ARE EVERYTHING TO ME!! 😭💖

The build-up between Gus and Teddy was unbelievable! I was shaking in my boots the entire time. 👢✨ This is by far my favorite book of the series. Watching Teddy and Gus’s relationship bloom, alongside all the adorable moments with Riley, was nothing short of heartwarming. 💕 Lyla Sage’s world-building and character development are just chef’s kiss 👩‍🍳💫 — her writing gets better with each book!

Slight Spoiler Warning ⚠️
Seeing two of the strongest characters fall in love, slowly letting their guards down around each other, was simply fantastic. 💘 And Gus! Watching him go from possessive to realizing he never wants to extinguish Teddy's fire... I was SCREAMING 😍🔥. The author’s note about this novel was beautiful and inspiring. As someone who dreams of writing their own book, it really hit me in the feels. 🥹✨

I also really connected with Teddy’s journey of self-discovery. The way she learns to embrace where she’s at in life—despite feeling "behind" compared to others her age—was SO relatable. 🥲 It was such a touching reminder that everyone grows at their own pace, and I’m sure many readers will feel seen. 🙌

And Gus... let’s just say he reminds me so much of my own boyfriend, and I fell in love with him even more because of it! 💖🥰

Spice Rating: 3/5 🌶️
The romance was built on love, not just heat, which made it all the more perfect! 💞

Also, that peek at Cam & Dusty at the end? 👀 I am SO excited for book four! I just know Lyla is going to nail it once again, and I can’t wait to watch their romance unfold next! 😍✨

Series Ratings:

Done and Dusted: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Swift and Swaddled: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
Lost and Lassoed: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

MAJOR Spoiler Warning ⚠️
Favorite Quotes & Scenes:

✨ "I slid on my jacket; I didn't want to let it out of my sight. Plus, I had to look cute in case the hot demon showed up." 👀🔥

💖 "I won't tell anyone you think I'm beautiful." 😏

💔 "But now it felt like this jacket was just another piece of my life that was going to get left behind, another part of me that was going to get left behind." 🧥💔

😞 "It just feels like everyone is moving on... without me." 🌍➡️

👨‍👧 "You are many things, August Ryder, and some of those things aren't great, but I'll be honest... a bad father isn't one of them." 💓

🔥 "Talk to her like that again, I dare you." 💥

💭 "Maybe because when she touched his neck, in that moment, I wished it was mine." 😳

🩸 Taking care of her during her period... just all of it. 🥺❤️

🌠 "I hope you find what you're looking for, Teddy." 😢

😆 "Like a bunch of rabid raccoons is feasting on my uterus." 🦝🤣

💡 "Maybe it's the way I realized that Teddy loved my family the same way I did. Maybe it was the fact that Teddy was so much more than I'd ever given her credit for, and I felt stupid for only just now realizing it." 🥺💕

💞 "I've got you, Teddy baby." 💓

🚿 Shower Scene... omg 😳🔥

💕 "I'd rather fight with Teddy than be happy with anyone else." 😭💖

🎶 Garage Dance & Music Scene 🎶💃

💥 "I tried to pinpoint it—the moment things had changed—but I couldn't. There wasn't one moment that stuck out for me, just a bunch of little ones, like lit matches I'd kept throwing onto the box of dynamite that was Gus, and eventually one had hit the fuse and blown up everything I'd ever thought I knew about him. Or maybe we were the lit matches." 🔥💣

💔 Teddy and Em fighting... their friendship hurt my soul. 😢💔

🐂 Bull Riding Scene oh my god 😱

💓 "I never want to let you go." "Then don't." 🥹💖

🏆 "I think Teddy would make a hell of a bonus parent, and it would be an honor to add her to our team." 💙

✨ "If anyone can make it, it's you, Theodora Andersen. I have no doubt." 💪

🤝 "I wanted to show up for both of them—to show them that I'm going to be all in. Forever." 💍

💭 "I've never had anything like this before—where I felt like I could just exist in the quiet. I usually felt pressure to fill the silence, to entertain, but not here, not with Gus." (Reminded me so much of my boyfriend and I ❤️) 🌙

🌌 "I want to sit on this porch with you thirty years from now, look up at the sky, and wonder what I did to deserve a life this good." 🥹💫

💖 "Wanting used to scare me so much, because I didn't think I had the space to want anything more than what I've got. But wanting a future with you is the easiest thing in the world. And I want it all, with you." 😭💍

✨ "I was convinced that Teddy Anderson was made for me." 🥰

✍️ "The people I love or who have made an impression on me always find a way to make their way into my books—usually in small but meaningful ways." As a writer, this hit my heart in so many ways! ❤️📖

I have been waiting for Gus and Teddy's story since finishing Done and Dusted. Lost and Lassoed did not disappoint. This book was steamy but also very emotional. It highlights the complexity of life and how things may not always go according to your plan, but can still lead to great things.

Another wonderful addition to the Rebel Blue Ranch series! This was the absolute best and exactly what I had hoped for Gus and Teddy. I had been waiting to read this and was not disappointed. Everything changes for Teddy and Gus after being thrown together for the summer due to different circumstances. These two start figuring out that they are more similar than they thought and that slowly changes they way that they view each other. All of this leads to an epic conclusion for the two of them and a HEA. And that cliff hanger! I can't wait for the next story!

Book #3 of the Rebel Blue Ranch series might be my favorite yet! This book focuses on Gus and Teddy, and I think all of us have been waiting for this book since reading Done and Dusted. I went into this super excited for the enemies-to-lovers dynamic, but this story was also so beautiful and heartfelt.

Things I Loved:
-Teddy Anderson is my favorite character in this series, and getting to know her on a deeper level was so special
-The themes that were dealt with in this book, such as father-daughter relationships, best friends growing apart, etc.
-The Ryder family continues to be one of my favorite fictional families

Things I Didn't Love:
-NOTHING. I absolutely adored this book.

As soon as I met Gus and Teddy in Done and Dusted, I was so excited for their eventual love story. This was a great addition to the Rebel Blue Ranch books and I think any romance reader who is a fan of both the enemies to lovers as well as single dad x nanny will enjoy this one. The tension between these two is absolutely delicious. Lyla's books just keep getting better and better.

I have loved every book in this series so far and Lost and Lassoed is no exception. I have been waiting for a Teddy and Gus story since they first graced the pages of Done and Dusted and their story did not disappoint. I never thought I would care so much about a family of small town ranchers but Lyla Sage changed my mind.

Lost and Lassoed was full of so much heart and nuance. Lyla Sage treats her characters with care and grace, showing us that people are not always what they appear to be on the surface. This series just keeps getting better! And what a cliffhanger for the fourth book!!

While this book could be read as a standalone, readers would most benefit from reading the two other books in the series first. What sets this book apart for me was the depth of relationships and the growth we saw in the characters, and having more context for that would make the experience better for readers. I love Teddy and Riley, and you really grow to love Gus from being in his head and learning about why he is the way he is.

OMG!!!! After spending two books watching Gus and Teddy at each other’s throats we finally got their book. It was perfection ❤️

This book had not only my favourite romance trope enemies to lovers but also forced proximity and single dad x nanny. This was a great addition to the Rebel Blue series!

Book 3 in the Rebel Blue Ranch series does not disappoint. This is a classic enemies to lovers story, as Teddy and Gus both feature rather prominently in the first two books of the series. By setting up their rivalry early on, we get to focus on their relationship and all the delightful tension between them, Teddy (Theodora) has been best friends with Emmy Ryder for most of her life. That means she's known Gus, Emmy's older brother, for just as long, She is passionate, creative and a little bit wild while Gus is settling down to raise his young daughter. They never ever got along... until they had to. The Rebel Blue books are a great modern take on the romance novel; these are cowboys and they have all those rough edges... but they also have real life concerns like ADHD, anxiety, divorce, raising children and aging parents that make them just a little more relatable. When the dust settles, Teddy and Gus not only have a lot of spicy moments, they define family in a new way.