Saying goodbye to Rebel Blue in such a beautiful and satisfying way. 😭

This might actually be my favorite Rebel Blue book, the love that Cam and Dusty have is unmatched. A single mom, second chance, cowboy romance that made me laugh, cry and stay up to 2 am to finish the book. I was hooked from the first chapter of Done and Dusted until the last of Wild and Wrangled. Lyla Sage writes the most nuanced and loving characters. A million stars, my heart will forever be in Rebel Blue.

what a beautiful conclusion to one of my fav series!!! i loved this and getting to see so much of the other couples was so fun!!! i thought i would connect more with cam & dusty’s story but i sadly wasn’t as obsessed with them as i thought i would be, but don’t get me wrong, i still love them!!! dusty is such a good man & i love how he loves cam so much & so well!!! i really dislike flashbacks in romance books. while it’s nice to have more background info it just takes me out of the present story and i don’t feel like i can connect to the couple as much as books without them (yes i know i’m weird about this😂). i highly recommend this book & series!!! i’m so sad to be saying goodbye to meadowlark, but so proud of what lyla has done & accomplished as a proud follower since before done and dusted was indie published!!

thank you so much to netgalley and the publisher for the e-arc in exchange for my honest review!!!

I fell head over boots for Cam and Dusty!

“Wild and Wrangled” follows Camille “Cam”Ashwood and Dusty Tucker nearly ten years after they first met as they get a second chance at finding their happily ever after.

It’s hard to believe that this is the last novel in the Rebel Blue Ranch series! I’m feeling very emotional about it because I’ve grown so attached to Sage’s characters and to Meadowlark itself, but I couldn’t ask for a better story to close it out.

Nothing made me happier than watching Cam and Dusty make their way back to each other. Their history is hinted in previous books and Sage expands upon it by intertwining the present day narrative with flashbacks. In doing so, we see how they became each other’s first love and feel how all-consuming it is. It’s heartbreaking when they realize that despite being perfect for each other, the timing isn’t right.

Ten years later, Cam’s groom has left her at the alter. She finds herself feeling confined by her parents’ expectations of her. When Dusty returns to Meadowlark, she puts up walls and keeps her distance in fear of losing him again and the heartbreak that would follow. I loved watching Dusty, the most precious, soft boy (he has big golden retriever energy) slowly but surely crumble those walls and continuously show up for her as she breaks free.

Their second chance at first love is a slow burn as they get to know the people they became. The yearning glances, the shameless flirting, and the love they both have for Riley are what made this book so magical for me. The bonus chapter is very full circle and is a beautiful way to say farewell to a series I’ll hold close to my heart.

This was fun! A good conclusion to the Rebel Blue Ranch series (Lost and Lassoed is easily, subjectively, the best book in the series, though.).

I enjoyed my time reading this. I loved being back and Rebel Blue and also LOVED the flashback chapters. But, this is a pretty standard second chance romance that didn't feel particularly memorable or impactful to me.

I never say this, but I actually think this would've benefited from being a little longer. I wish I felt more connected to the characters and that some topics/ discussions were further explored and fleshed out. A lot of interesting and meaningful things were brought up in this story, but in a very surface level way.

If you enjoyed the other books in this series, it's very likely that you'll enjoy this one too.

Tropes:
-second chance
-single mom
-left at the altar
-childhood friends to lovers
-he falls first

I was so thrilled to be back at Rebel Blue to close out this series, and Dusty and Cam were just as tender and lovely as I knew they would be. I love a second-chance and then/now story. It allows for readers to get to know the characters in two different versions of themselves.

The one thing I didn't love about this book was the ending. While I definitely understand what Sage was trying to do with the third-act conflict, it felt rushed and like it cheapened everything the characters had been through up to that point. Maybe this is my own version of self-protection, in a way, since I wasn't ready for the series to end. Would I have been happy with any ending? Who's to say.

I did LOVE the Dial Delight extra in the back!!! That was absolutely perfect. I will still add this book to my physical collection, and I love the seeds planted for Sage's next series. Can't wait to move over to Sweetwater Peak for a bit!!

Second chance small town romance between a single mother and the one man who holds her heart despite everything. When Camille Ashwood is left at the alter the one person she turns to is Dusty Tucker, her ex, the man who she still loves, and the her best friend. Cam is desperate for order in her life, desperate to please her wealthy parents, and desperate to be the person they want her to be. Yet when her groom doesn't show up it throws all her plans out the door. Cam needed to marry him so that she would get her parent's approval and they would give her the money and trust fund so she could provide for her daughter. Yet when her groom leaves and Cam turns to Dusty, she is beginning to see that maybe just maybe she was wrong all along and that the way to get what she wants is to be with the one man she's wanted all along. Dusty has always loved and is still in love with Cam. He tried to give up and just "be friends" with her when she got engaged... but now that she's single and living next door... being just friends might not be so easy. Dusty wants to show Cam that he's here to stay and that he's serious... and to try and prevent her from running away again... yet can she open her heart up or will her self sabotaging ways and fear of change prevent her from the one person who could change her life? I want to say I absolutely adored Dusty, he was so supportive, so patient, and just the sweetest love interest ever. He made the book for me honestly. On the other hand... Cam just wasn't for me. She really just made me kind of angry and she never really grew as a person. Her entire "dilemma" wasn't even that much of a problem and she just got in her own way and made excuses and whined. I just didn't care all that much for Cam and didn't really feel that she deserved Dusty after everything she put him through. I loved this series from Lyla and will absolutely be reading anything she writes next.

Release Date: April 15 2025

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dial Press Trade Paperback for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

When I got this ARC my daughter (adult) insisted I read her copies of the first three books in the Blue Rebel Ranch series first. I am so glad I did. You can read this as a stand alone, second chance romance. But to really enjoy all the connections, read the series as a whole. Dusty Tucker and Camile Ashwood were high school sweethearts and each other’s first everything. Dusty has spent years traveling the world ranching but has returned to Meadowlark, Wy and is now working for the Blue Rebel Ranch. He has had a few small appearances in the previous books. Cam has been a bigger side character in the series. She is the mother Riley, the only child in the friends and family group. And she and Gus, while never together, have managed the best co-parenting relationship I’ve read. This book begins with Cam being stood up for her wedding to the man who has her parents' approval.

The story is told from both MC’s POVs and occasionally switches to their high school romance years as well. There is no question about Dusty and Cam’s attraction to each other. But they need time to let their friendship blossom into a relationship again. I like how the author slowly gives more details about Cam’s life and the pressure to please her parents. Dusty’s long time love gets moments that will make any romance reader sigh with feeling. I love that the author manages to throw in having to stay the night at a hotel with one room available. There are two beds but they only need one.

This is a fitting end to the series. I have loved all the main characters. And the side characters have been wonderful too. They embrace love, family and found family. At the end of my book is an add on that is the wedding for Emmy. It made me laugh and cry. I will be looking for what Lyla Sage writes next and if she someday returns to Meadowlark I will gladly revisit these old friends. I know I’ll be reading this series again.

I’m such a sucker for flashback scenes, especially when they show those sweet, formative moments of young love. Cam and Dusty’s high school romance is the kind of adorable, all-consuming first love we all secretly wish we’d had, and getting those glimpses into their past made their reunion feel even more special.

I loved watching Camille find warmth and belonging with the Ryder family, especially since her own family is the absolute worst. It made those found-family moments hit even harder. And Dusty had me blushing! His inner thoughts about Cam were so beautiful. The way he still sees her and loves her after all these years is so tender and heartbreaking in the best way.

This story is full of heart, longing, and the kind of love that sticks with you. A beautiful second-chance romance and a very satisfying finale to the Rebel Blue Ranch series.

I adored this final book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series - what a fantastic ending! I was feral for Camille and Dusty's story from the minute they first locked eyes. Lyla Sage never misses! I cannot wait for her next series, in fact, I am salivating for it. Our library purchased all four installments of Rebel Blue Ranch for our small town Wyoming library - it feels incredible to have books that are so progressive and yet still capture what it feels like to live in this untamed state!

A fun and easy read.

I love Lyla Sages writing and characters, and Cam and Dusty were no different. A sweet second chance romance.

Would have been a bit higher, but I hate a third act misunderstanding/break up that (I feel) is not necessary. Could have cut those 20 pages and had a much stronger book imo.

I will continue to devour whatever Lyla Sage publishes.

Thanks for the eARC!

Lyla Sage concludes her Rebel Blue Ranch series with the sweet, spicy and satisfying story of Cam and Dusty. When Cam’s fiancé breaks things off on the day of their wedding, Dusty is the only one who knows how to give her the space and support she needs. This opening to a renewed friendship brings Cam and Dusty to revisit their feelings and question if there is hope for them to have a second chance at love. Told from both Cam and Dusty’s viewpoints, with the inclusion of flashbacks from their high school romance and Dusty’s letters, Sage slowly reveals the history and future of their relationship. This story is not just a straightforward romance though. Cam’s own personal journey, like the other female leads in the series, is a main focal point. Hopeful and romantic, Wild and Wrangled offers a nostalgic look at young love and the promise of second chances for those with the courage to take them. Thank you to Random House Publishing Group for providing this book via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Having read the three others in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, I was so excited to receive an ARC from NetGalley for Wild and Wrangled! Thank you Lyla Sage and NetGalley, of course, for allowing me to get my hands on this gem early!

As usual, I cried, I laughed.. I loved Wild and Wrangled. It was like a love letter to my younger self and a warm hug, all at the same time. I think any fans of her previous books will love this one. Cam and Dusty 4ever, for real! ✨

First, thanks to NetGalley for sending me this eARC.

Lyla sage has done it again. Ending the rebel ranch series with a bang. I truly loved both of these main characters. The story between them is one that keeps you turning pages. (I read this in less than a day) cam and dusty might be my favorite couple from this series. Lyla sage wrote out their story perfectly, including flashbacks that matched up with the present day timeline. I can’t wait to see what Lyla sage has planned for the future.

4.5 ⭐️

wow. i honestly can’t believe this is the end of the rebel blue ranch series. wild and wrangled was such a satisfying conclusion, and i’m so sad to say goodbye to these characters and this world. dusty and cam’s story is everything i could’ve wanted and more. i’m a sucker for the second chance romance trope, so when i saw this was about dusty and cam, i knew i was in for a treat. and honestly, this one might just be my favorite book of the entire series, which is shocking because the single daddy trope is my kryptonite.

i’m totally here for the ‘wrong time, right person’ dynamic. dusty knew cam was the one from the beginning, and seeing them come back together after all these years, understanding what went wrong and why the timing wasn’t right before, just made their reunion feel that much more powerful. i truly adored this book and how their story unfolded. i also really enjoyed the dual timeline, which let us see the present day and also the flashbacks to their high school days. i do wish we could’ve had a bit more insight into their past relationship, but honestly, i think the flashbacks were just enough to give us the context we needed without dragging things out.

now, the only reason this isn’t a full 5 stars for me is because of the third-act breakup. however, even though i wasn’t a huge fan of this particular conflict, it did make sense for cam’s character arc, and it didn’t drag on unnecessarily. so, overall, it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the book too much.

dusty is literally EVERYTHING. he’s the type of guy who will drop everything to help others, whether it’s caring for lonely older women or just being there when someone needs him. he’s the epitome of a good-hearted, caring guy, and cam is the perfect match for him. i love how they balance each other out, and their journey felt so real and relatable.

this was a bittersweet read, for sure. it’s hard to say goodbye to these characters, but i’m grateful to have been on this journey with them. wild and wrangled is a beautiful conclusion to the series, and it’s definitely my favorite!!!

thank you to netgalley for providing a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

“I’ll love you until we are dust” 😭😩😩😩

I can’t believe this is it. This world of meadowlark means so much to me. I love this story, this world, the characters, the love and the friendships and found family. Wild and Wrangled is such a satisfying end to the Blue Rebel Ranch series. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye but I know these characters will be alright. This is Dusty’s and Cam’s boo and one thing about me is I love the second chance romance trope. I love that we got Dual POV and timelines we saw them current and back in high school. Dusty knew from the min he saw Cam she was the one. I love stories where both characters find their way back to each other and come to understand why the timing didn’t work before—it makes their reunion feel all the more meaningful

Tropes:
Second chance
Forced proximity
Secret tattoos
Small town
Single mom
Dual pov

Thank you so much dial press for the e-arc

I really enjoyed this book and how it wrapped up the Rebel Blue Ranch series. I was unsure going in about the relationship as we don't know much about Dusty and Cam, but the flashbacks showed how great these two are together, and as a reader, you just get pulled into their romance. Again, Riley is such a ray of sunshine; I could read a whole series of children's books about her adventures. The way Lyla wraps up the whole book/series was perfect and had me staying up way too late to finish it.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I’m here for all the cowboy romances and can’t believe it took me until the author’s fourth and final book of this series to read! And who doesn’t love the high school sweethearts who move back to their hometown after years of disconnect that neither of them actually want, only to find themselves denying the still flaming force of attraction trope. A bit spicy and a little language so make sure your wifi is disconnected on audible when driving with the family 😉 Starting book 1 now…

I have been looking forward to Cam and Dusty's story since book 2, and Lyla Sage did not disappoint! I absolutely adored their love story. I loved that we got flashbacks to see how they started, and how their connection has lasted over a decade of not seeing each other. I loved how Dusty supported Cam and challenged her to go after what she wanted. I am so sad to be leaving the Ryders and the Rebel Blue Ranch world, but Lyla managed to end it beautifully. I cannot wait to read whatever she writes next.

Thank you to The Dial Press for my copy! All thoughts are my own.

This was a book that I wanted to savor and speed through. I have become enamored with the world Lyla Sage has created at Rebel Blue Ranch. It may not exist, but I’ve never wanted to visit Wyoming before in my life. Now, it’s been added to the bucket list. Cam’s story was always one I was interested in getting, especially after seeing Gus fall in love in Lost and Lassoed. I think it was a fitting end to the story, though I do wish we would have gotten to see the wedding of one very special couple in the epilogue.

Synopsis:

“Camille Ashwood had always loved a plan. Her latest was her best yet. She was going to get married so she could secure her daughter’s future, get her overbearing parents off her back, and finally start building her own life in small-town Meadowlark, Wyoming. Easy, right?But when her groom doesn’t show up to the wedding, Cam’s life is turned upside down—she doesn’t even have a place to live. That is until she finds out the house she’s loved since high school is available to rent. There’s only one problem: the neighbor.Dusty Tucker has spent nearly all of his adult life running. Running from what, though? More like who: Cam Ashwood. But ever since he returned home last year, the girl who was his first, well, everything has become a woman seemingly determined to keep him at arm’s length. And he was okay with that—at least, that’s what he kept telling himself. She was getting married, after all. But now she’s single and living next door. Dusty wants to show her that they can be friends, and that he can stay put.Despite her best attempts to stay far away from Dusty Tucker, Cam realizes that being close to him is like slipping into her favorite jeans. Easy. Comfortable. That is until past wounds start to open and feelings—both old and new—wreak havoc.” —NetGalley

What I Liked:

The Setting—I am an East Coast girl through and through, but these books have made me crave the west in a way I never have!

The Characters—I love them all so much. THe found family and real family aspects I think can be so healing for so many readers. Also Dusty Tucker, good lord does that man have a way with words.

The Trope—I’m a sucker for a good second chance Romance. I liked how this played out with short flashbacks and notes.

What Didn’t Work:

The Pacing—I’m not sure why exactly, but something felt off with how things played out and it might just be that I haven’t read a second chance in a while.

Character Authenticity: 4/5 Spice Rating: 2/5 Overall Rating: 4/5

Content Warnings:

toxic parental relationship

A perfect finale to Lyla Sage’s Rebel Blue Ranch series, Wild and Wrangled is a story of love lost and the journey it takes to find it again. Emotional, nostalgic, and steamy as ever.