I miss this series and world already. Lyla Sage gives me the perfect tropes for these characters every time.

4 1/2 stars!!! Loveddd these characters!! (Might be my favorite in the whole series!!) The atmosphere, the chemistry, and the character building were amazing!!

Summary: Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage is the fourth and final Rebel Blue Ranch series book. It follows Camille Ashwood, a single mom trying to rebuild her life after her fiancé leaves her at the altar. She moves next door to Dusty Tucker—her high school sweetheart and the one that got away. With old feelings and small-town gossip swirling, Cam and Dusty must navigate their messy history, unresolved feelings, and the new version of their relationship... if they can get out of their own way long enough to give love another shot.

I love Lyla Sage's writing style and enjoyed this book. Second Chance typically isn't a trope that I gravitate towards but this was an enjoyable read.

I'm a little sad to see this series come to an end, because it just keeps getting better and there is so much to love, from the retro-style cover to the warm characters. Jilted at the altar, Camille Ashwood is saved by one Dusty Tucker, the high school best friend and first lover that became the one that got away. Now that she's back in town, she's determined to keep him at arm's length, but their paths keep crossing; it turns out he's the caretaker of her dream house she's just arranged to rent. The narrative is a blend of flashbacks and present to show Dusty and Cam's connection, history, and yearning--a LOT of pining, hesitating, and finally moving past the fear to see what can blossom.

The writing is strong, but it's the characterizations that shine. Sage's characters are incredibly developed, real, and compelling. The rancher life, the details of Dusty's mother's woodworking projects, the atmospheric setting, and the familial connections create a story with heart.

While it's not necessary to have read all the books in the series to enjoy this one, readers who have been following along will appreciate the consistency of the characters, the familiar names and places, the model of co-parenting and exes turned friends, and the ranch setting. This is a satisfying conclusion to the series as a whole.

This book was so romantic, it was unreal. I adored both Cam and Dusty. The second chance trope is my favorite and it did not disappoint. The yearning between the two of them, and the slow burn!! I had an excellent time reading this conclusion to the series and I loved how all the characters fit together. Regarding the third act breakup, I didn't really like the reason but I felt that the way that it was written by Lyla Sage was done well. The impatience from the other characters reflected my own. I really liked that there was no conclusion to Cam's problems with her family; it felt realistic!

This was perfection, no notes. It's the story we've been waiting for and it did not disappoint, the perfect way to send this series.

I liked Dusty and Cam's origin story. Some of the intimate scenes were a little cringey for me. Cam was so stubborn I was like, girl get over yourself! However it was a great, bittersweet bookend to the series.

Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage is a 5-star, slow-burn romance that completely stole my heart 💌

Cam and Dusty’s journey from childhood sweethearts to something lasting was filled with emotion, chemistry, and so many unforgettable moments — the notes he kept, the tattoos, the house he bought for them, and that perfect nickname angel 🥹

Dusty learning to dance for her, being there for Riley, and loving her through everything… he’s the softest cowboy and I’m obsessed. 🐎

This book was tender, nostalgic, and just so good ❤️

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A great found second chance love romance in a familiar universe. The story of Cam and Dusty is hopeful, full of love, and a little spice. I enjoy all of Lyla Sage's books but this made me smile from ear to ear. 10/10

GOD I LOVE LYLA SAGE SO MUCH. With every book that comes out in this series I think "this is it! this is the one! this is my favorite in the series!" and then she goes and releases the next book and I have a new favorite. And she did it again. This is my new favorite in the series. I would die for Dusty and Cam, I loved them both so much and I'm so happy we finally got their story.

I'm just so, so sad that this series is over. I loved our time at Rebel Blue Ranch and I'm so sad that this is it for us. I could've read 30 more books in this series and been perfectly happy. But as sad as I am to see this end, I am so excited to see what's to come.

Love this series and author, but this one fell flat. Even at the end, I still felt like I didn't really know the main couple very well. I was rooting for them but wasn't connected. The Rebel Blue world, community, and couples are richer in the other books of this series.

Thanks Netgalley and publisher for the arc!

I'm actually so sad that this series is actually over. rebel blue ranch is one of my comfort settings and so I'm bummed that we have to say goodbye (for now. im in denial and fully believe that we'll come back at some point).
im still a wada stan so im glad we sort of got a semi similar dynamic in this book. I thought that cam's issues were a little tooooo relatable at times lol but I think that's why l also got frustrated with her. and of course, dusty was as sexy asl thought he was going to be. guess im a blond, tattooed cowboy apologist because dusty can do no wrong in my eyes.
this comes out in less than a month and I cannnnnnnot wait to hold this one in my hands.

Lyla Sage knows how to write the perfect man always. I really enjoyed this story, however it fell flat for me at times. It didn’t grip me into the story as the others did. I enjoyed Dusty’s character, he was so sweet and I could feel how much he loved Cam. However, I felt like Cams character wasn’t developed enough or fully. I felt like she lacked luster. Like there were wholes to her character that weren’t fully filled. I wish she was done more justice, I wish she were the one to have stood up to her parents and put her foot down and not Dusty. She never stood up for herself and when she did, did she really gave to then? Anyways, still a good book.

My final ride to Rebel Blue and it was so bitter sweet. I adored this series from book one of Done & Dusted to this one right here: Wild & Wrangled. I am a sucker for second chance romance and this was really settled into that little part of my heart that loves them so much. I really think that the last book in the series is sad because it's ending, but it's so fun to watch all the characters you've fallen in love with come back and you can love them so much because by now you really feel like you know them. This entire series truly did feel like sunshine and blue skies.

DUSTY IS THE MAN IF MY DREAMS!!!!

Give me a man who yearns and I eat it up every time. Now give me a tattooed man who yearns and i devour. Loved Cam and Dusty’s story. Sad to say goodbye to this series but what a way to go out.

This is the fourth book in the western series. I have fallen in love with the western romances and this one doesn't disappoint. Highly recommend!

I'm a fan of this series and the last book was no exception, the family and friends we met in eralier books all show up and this one continued to the threads

This was the perfect end to the Meadowlark Series! I love Lyla Sage & her writing and can‘t wait for what she is writing next!

Lyla Sage’s Wild and Wrangled concludes the Rebel Blue Ranch series with a deeply resonating heartfelt second-chance romance. The story follows Camille Ashwood, a single mother left at the altar, who finds herself living next door to her first love, Dusty Tucker. As they navigate their shared past and present, their rekindled connection unfolds.

I was looking forward to the final installment of this series, and I didn't love it. "Wile and Wrangled" is its own story, but relies on a supporting family of characters, so it's best appreciated as part of the series.

What I liked: Dusty is just so sweet. The positive representation of coparenting is also a highlight, as is the contrast between supportive parents and distant parents. Camille's continuing struggle with her emotionally distant parents is a thoughtful inclusion.

What I didn't like: Cam is frustratingly blind to a trap of her own making. The third-act breakup was super predictable and annoying. I wish that time had been spent resolving Cam's relationship with her parents, but she neither confronts them nor ever acknowledges to herself that she can live her life without their money. It was frustrating to have so few of her family and internal conflicts resolved.

Overall, the Rebel Blue Ranch series was very enjoyable, and I'll be looking forward to what Lyla Sage writes next.

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for providing an eARC for review.