Lyla Sage’s books have gotten better each time, and I love Rebel Blue Ranch! I love the way that Amos is the inspiration and heart of the ranch and his family. How he walks and talks with each person and how he and Gus both said “Go” when Cam needed to get away from the wedding. (I also love that he didn’t die- I was scared that he might!) I think that Cam was such a relatable character in the way that she gave up parts of herself along the way and had to learn what she wanted and what made her happy. I love Lyla’s inclusivity, how she represents different things that people experience through her characters, often issues that aren’t widely represented. In this book, it was through Cam- Lyla wrote about a mom who was scarred by childbirth and didn’t want to experience it again. I liked that, because there are women out there who can relate and aren’t always depicted. I loved some of the descriptions that Lyla used in this book, like Cam’s response to hearing Dusty’s voice through the bathroom door. Also how Cam was an open wound and time was salt. Dusty was a great leading man- he was sweet and funny and just a great guy. One of my favorite moments was when he celebrated with Gus at Riley’s soccer game.

Speaking of the soccer game, I do have a few editing notes if that is appropriate to include:
-The soccer field was referred to as a court on page 199, and I think it would be much better if that was changed.
-On page 200 it said that Riley was fouled and got to throw it in, but she would actually get a free kick. Also, the halves would usually be 20 minutes instead of 15. Nitpicky, but I just wanted to put that out there.
-The sentence on p.48 about being a shotgun rider doesn’t flow, and I feel like a word may have gotten left out.
-At the top of page 170, the quotation marks are flipped at the beginning of the sentence starting with “You wouldn’t get it…
-On page 203 there’s a sentence that should say “He’d keep ME updated on you” instead of MY.
- P. 231 should say “how much I wished HE was here.”

The only reason I indicated that I wouldn’t be promoting this book in my library is because I am the librarian at a primary school. I have already been hyping this book up to my friends and even got to see Lyla Sage when she came to Memphis. Thank you so much for the opportunity- what an amazing book to read for my first ARC!

Dare I say... but this may be one of my favorite books in this series.

This book just starts with the drama of Cam being left on the alter, and then bumping into her first love on the same night. There were certainly no complaints from me here. One of my favorite things about Sage's writing is how there is romance and also a very prominent plot present that plays such a huge role. She has such a fantastic time intertwining the romance and plot and having them interact with each other.

Cam is also such a strong and interesting character to follow, and her relationships were such a big focus point. You watch her deal with positive and negative relationships and how she grows as she realizes that she doesn't need toxic/negative relationships with people who may have played a big role in her life at some point.

Dusty was also a brand new character for me and I instantly liked him. He has that kind of golden retriever vibe to him but is more mature and understanding. He was genuine, and kind, and was always trying to be supportive in a way that would not cross any boundaries.

Overall this book was fantastic and I truly was enamored with the characters and the plot. This being the last book in the series truly left me with such a happy but sad feeling as I fell in love with the setting and all the characters. Yet they all got the endings they deserved, and this book truly wrapped up each character (even past ones) wonderfully.

The forth official book in this series by Lyla Sage. I really enjoyed this book and happy the conclusion these characters got. The series is starting to run together and don't know how much more I can take of it.

Lyla Sage, how do you continue to just write the best, most tender romances out there? Wild and Wrangled is the final book of the Rebel Blue Ranch series, and I'm heartbroken to have finished the saga of the Ryder family. This book was a perfect final installment of the series and features so much of what has made me love Sage's books. There's just so much longing from both Cam and Dusty, and their love for each other (even when they're denying it) is almost palpable. There's just enough spice, and it never feels like it's taking priority over the actual romance. But what makes me love this book, and this series, the most are the relationships between the entire Ryder family. I just adore how much these people care for each other, and it makes the entire book feel so cozy and warm. Cam's childhood and her relationship with her parents in this book really contrasts with her relationship with the Ryders, and it makes it even more apparent just how great this family is. Dusty is also MY FAVORITE. I loved his style, his effusive affection, and his own relationship with his mom. AND HIS NOTES!! He was just perfect. I have no complaints about this book other than the fact that it's the end of the series, but I do look forward to seeing what Sage does next. 5/5

Thanks to NetGalley and Dial Press for the ARC for an honest review!

This was such a full circle way to end the series. I really enjoyed the flashbacks that told us their story. It was such a beautiful love story.

As someone who doesn’t enjoy second chance romances, I was pretty apprehensive going into this book, but the author may have changed my mind about that trope since this was such a genuinely sweet story. It had some pretty good character development and overall a good plot, would definitely recommend!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. This was my first opportunity to read Lyla Sage and I was really looking forward to it. Frankly, I was disappointed. The character of Camille or "Cam" just didn't feel fleshed out. Maybe if I had read the other books in the series it would have helped. I loved Dusty though! And those notes at the end? Mercy!

Has she ever been to Wyoming?

NetGalley, I owe you my soul for sending this one over.

Dusty Tucker singlehandedly brought justice to blond men in my eyes. Has any man pined harder than Dusty did for Cam? Doubtful. Consider my little feeties KICKED. Him and this book were perfect from start to finish. The flashbacks were perfectly spaced throughout the story. I wish we got more of Cam and Dusty from 15 years ago, but I think that’s just me wanting more of them. Lyla definitely gave us enough to satisfy the needs of the story, but I could read about them forever. Can we get an extended edition?

As someone who has never been into country, cowboys, or westerns, Lyla Sage has converted me and has me realizing how much I’ve probably been missing out on. I cannot wait to see what she writes next. She is definitely a new autobuy author for me.

Thank you to the publishers and Net Galley for giving me the opportunity to read the final installment of the Rebel Blue series. Warning this book is spicy. I always appreciate that Sage balances the steamy with a story of deep family relationships. She does a great job of allowing you to feel Cam and the rest of the characters deep love for this community and their homes. It left me longing a bit for that extended connection in my life. The long term and rekindled relationship with Dusty and Cam was deep and you could sink into it in Sage’s writing. My only complaint was the chronic/overuse of cutesy endearments i.e. Sunshine and Angel. I think there was one paragraph where every other sentence contained one. I feel like even for those who use these that saying it once in a conversation would be normal, but every single sentence you utter to some having an endearment would annoy even the most smitten. Overall, I appreciate Sage’s ability to give my brain a break and weave a complete tale in a fairly easy to consume novel.

Finally!! The book I’ve been waiting on from the start of this series…Dusty! And he does not disappoint. Little bit of an asshole with a soft spot. And the one that got away and he can’t stay away. I LOVED it! Highly recommend this book and the entire series.

I received this book from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

This book absolutely blew me away! I adored the first three books in the series and was highly anticipating these characters' stories. Let me tell you, Lyla Sage definitely delivered on that front and more! The chemistry between the main characters was scorching hot and had me fanning myself constantly across every page. The author's bit of witty humor in her writing really keeps you engaged and immersed throughout the story. Something that is very hard to do without coming off as too cheesy or on the nose. I applaude her for doing a job well done! This book is very romantic and wholesome as well. Definitely one I would highly recommend to any reader in the mood for a swoon-worthy story.

I received an ARC via net galley

What will I do now that the series is over?

I loved Wild and Wrangled and felt so satisfied at the conclusion of this series. Cam and Dusty’s love story is so sweet. Lyla Sage does a great job of capturing their teenage romance and the nuances of it, including the pain of heartbreak.

We get so many questions answered about Cam and her backstory and how she fits into Rebel Blue. The second chance romance trope always captures my heart and this was no exception.

I love how Wild and Wrangled still gave us glimpses of our favorite characters and tied them all together for us. We get some answers about them too, see a lot more of Amos, and the ending gives us lots to dream about.

My only knock is that I feel like Cam didn’t have as much growth as Dusty and there were moments that frustrated me because she was completely misreading Dusty like she didn’t know him and I wish she would have worked more through that and her parent issues, since they were present throughout the book.

4.5/5⭐️ for me

Thank you so much to The Dial Press for this advance reader copy of Wild and Wrangled! I can't believe we have already arrived at the end of the Rebel Blue Ranch series! I am going to miss Rebel Blue and it's characters, but can't wait to see what Lyla Sage writes next.

I flew through this novel very quickly- it's a perfect mix of a comfort book with characters and settings I know from Rebel Blue, but also a deeper dive into characters I've been wanting to learn more about and see how their love unfolds. I appreciate how each new installment in this series keeps to a familiar story trajectory as the others, but still contains a unique love story that I can't put down. I think it takes a lot of talent to write a story like that and that pattern with each installment is a big part of why I kept coming back to this series. I love the way these stories approach family dynamics and the importance of community, especially when it comes to being your best self as a parent and someone falling in love.

I loved this read and gave it 4 stars. Highly recommend the series!

I absolutely adored this book. It is by far one of my favorite reads this year so far. I was so immersed in this book and read it so fast! I haven’t read any other in this series but I will be soon because of how much I loved this book. This author knows where it is at!

4.5/5

A beautiful end to such a great series.

A sucker for a second chance romance, Cam and Dusty are just absolute sweethearts. Dusty might be my fav MMC of the entire series? The third act breakup was meh but I still enjoyed it. Comparing book 4 to book 1 just goes to show how much stronger of a writer Lyla has become. Sad to say goodbye to Rebel Blue Ranch, but excited to see what comes next!

I liked this but didn’t love this and it’s for personal reasons only. I would rather die than get back together with my high school boyfriend so I could not relate to this at all. I love Cam and Dusty but the third act breakup infuriated me.

What an amazing final ride through Rebel Blue Ranch. I cannot adequately put into words just how much I loved this book; I genuinely woke up at all hours of the night to read it. Consumed it during every waking moment I had because I just simply could not put it down. Second chance romance is one of my favorites and dear Lyla Sage, I am giving you the crown for this one you are now the Queen of Second Chance Romance. Because Dusty and Cam's story is one for the books and THAT my friends is how you write a second chance romance. And my goodness was it ever so angsty. The flashbacks were so perfectly executed, they gave us that much more insight into their story. And the notes, the freaking notes my God- I was an absolute puddle over these. Dusty is everything you'd want in a MMC, okay?

The only gripe I have is I felt like their story just ended and I could easily have used about 50 more pages of them, but, I do think that their story ended in a way that the readers can be crying happy tears because of how it ended, because let me tell you I did. I cried hard, that final scene with them and how it ties everything together was so perfect. And let me tell you that final, final chapter I couldn't even see the words on my Kindle screen. I was crying so much and desperately wishing I could go have a drink with everyone at The Devil's Boot for one final bit of closure. I couldn't think of a better ending for it all. Absolutely loved it.

Thank you Netgalley and Dial Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. I am absolutely honored to have read this early.

This series feels like blue skies and happiness and this was SUCH a good continuation of that! Cam is that solemn character you read about and just want to see experience true happiness. I’ve felt that for 3 book and FINALLY it was her time to shine! Dusty is the definition of a perfect golden retriever man. He was sweet as candy and dirty as hell, just the way we love our book boyfriends!! This book was a beautiful culmination of growth and love.

DUSTY! The man that you are! Why did I almost shed a tear when I finished this book???

Second chance is never my favorite trope but something about the "right person but wrong time" aspects of this romance were so heartfelt AND THE PINING KILLED ME! What a way to end our stay at Rebel Blue Ranch, such a bittersweet closure.

I absolutely loved this book. Overall a solid 4.5 star book for me and I cannot express how much I have adored watching Lyla Sage develop her characters and the found family of Rebel Blue. Cam is a hardworking, independent, and selfless mother who cannot seem to relinquish control of portions of her life to a partner. Dusty, a warmhearted guy full of pining, has held onto the dream of being with her. Told in 'Then' and 'Now' timelines, Wild & Wrangled is so full of love I cannot begin to describe what it felt like to read this. You just have to experience it yourself!

The moment Dusty provides Cam with all the letters that he has been writing to her all over the world almost made me sob. Having a person love you from afar in the way Dusty loves Cam is soooooo perfect!

This also cemented how much I adore Ada and Wes, seeing their support for Cam and Dusty's relationship and in turn watching their own romance develop beyond the pages of their story was so wholesome.

I think second chance romance was probably the best way to end the series, it felt like a warm hug!! I do think think that at times the FMC fell a little flat at times for me, but I think that is because Dusty felt a little more round to me, and also because this book follows Lost and Lassoed, which features the most stand out spectacular FMC of the series (Teddy).

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and loved the series very much. I am sad this is the final installment.

I would also be remiss to mention that I truly believe this series has the best cover art of any romance series. It is truly unmatched!!