
Member Reviews

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!!

I greatly enjoy Lyla Sage, but this wasn’t my favorite when compared to the whole series. Dusty and Cam shared something special and it felt genuine. I generally don’t like second-chance romance books, but this was well written and endearing in many places! I loved that all of the other Rebel Blue family members were present, that was probably my favorite part. Felt like a satisfying wrap up to the series on a whole, just wasn’t my favorite of the series! I honestly think that it might be because of the sex scenes; Dusty was just so bossy when Cam was saying please! Perhaps thats my own baggage, but that was something that rubbed me the wrong way. Loved how the book ended though with Emmy and Luke. Avid readers of Lyla Sage are sure to enjoy this book!

This Is a highly anticipated book for me and it did not disappoint. I couldn’t wait to get my hands and Cam and Dusty’s second chance love story! I was grinning from ear to ear the whole time. And the bonus epilogue had me in tears.

This was the ARC I was hoping to get on Net Galley and it is one of the best things to happen so far in 2025. A big thank you to Net Galley and the powers from above for this copy. I absolutely devoured this book! I was so excited to finally get Camille’s story after the glimpse we got of her in the last book, and it did not disappoint.The tropes? Perfection. Second-chance romance, high school sweethearts, one hotel room, and forced proximity. From the very first chapter, with a runaway bride twist (except she’s the one left at the altar?!), I was hooked. And then having Dusty be the one to pick her up? The tension. The history. The feels.
But let’s talk about the ending. I am crying. Ranch romance is already my weakness, but the box (I won’t spoil more than that) on top of it? I was absolutely emotionally destroyed. This book was heartfelt and swoony. Camille and Dusty completely stole my heart, and I didn’t want to put this book down (even though I have to get up to teach first graders in a few short hours). If you love small-town romance, second chances, and a story that will make you feel everything, this one is for you!

I’m not usually one for second-chance romance, but Dusty and Cam are the exception! These two were so sweet and precious! The high school chapters made me feel so giddy. Also, Dusty is the standard! Seriously, he’s quickly climbing up my list of favorite fictional characters, and he totally deserves it.
However, the reason they split up wasn’t my favorite. It made sense, but I wish there were more chapters that had gone into more detail about what Cam was feeling, rather than just one chapter where she decides that what was happening wasn’t working for her. But once they start spending more time together in the present, I loved how Cam gradually started to peel back the layers of herself, letting Dusty slowly back in. And the ending? So cute! It was the perfect way to wrap up such a great series.
Thank you The Dial Press for the eARC!

There is just something about Lyla Sage's books that makes you feel like you are wrapped in a warm, cozy hug. She has made you feel like you are a part of the Ryder family from the very beginning of this series until the very last page of the book. Before I even read the synopsis of this book, I knew we were going to get Cam and Dusty's story, and man I am so glad we did because I think Sage saved the best for life. From friends to lovers, to a break up and doing it all over again, their love story is my favorite out of all of them. I love getting the flashbacks and little notes from their relationship that make you root for them so hard because they both deserve each other, especially since Dusty has is HARD for Cam. He's never stopped loving her and will throw everything aside to keep her by his side. I also loved getting a glimpse into Cam's side of parenting, and how much Riley is loved everyone in the Ryder family.
I'm so sad to see this series ending, but I can't wait for all the other magical romances that Sage is coming to come out with next.

Lyla Sage knows how to make you feel wrapped in a blanket of sunshine.
I love this series, and I get such a feeling of comfort from reading it. Cam and Dusty’s story is no different.
I immensely enjoyed the past and present aspects and seeing how they grew and developed over the years. Dusty had it bad for Cam, but it was absolutely perfect. He had the best golden retriever energy, and it was everything. The inclusion of the characters from past books was perfectly done and so fun to read.
Also, the love confession?? SO GOOD! Dusty and Cam were the perfect ending to a perfect series.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author and publisher for this ARC!
Not having read the first three books in this series yet, I wanted to see if I could get an ARC before I went back to start the series and I'm so happy I was able to snag this! Dusty and Cam are such lovable characters, and I'm excited to go back and meet all the other characters and dive into their stories. The pace of this book was perfect for me personally, though sometimes I have a hard time going back and forth in time with different POV's, I loved it here. Especially to see where the beginning of Dusty and Cam started their relationship - it was kind of nostalgic in a way. Getting to relive their grade school romance down to the issues Cam had at home with her parents, moving forward to present day to see that same toxic parent relationship as an adult, I'm sure this is relatable for tons of people out there. Not only that, but the relationship Cam has with her daughter along with the village that's portrayed in the book for their little family was heartwarming. I'm in a happy, loving marriage and I just kept thinking to myself how special it is that the author is either writing from a beautiful experience from her own life or someone she knows, and how pure a co-parenting situation like this is to read about, even if it's just fiction here.
I laughed out loud a handful of times, absolutely love the cover art for this book and overall enjoyed the timeline of Dusty and Cam and the hurdles they push through alone and together . I will say, the last handful of chapters wasn't necessarily for me as far as the topic of conflict, as I thought it didn't really flow right with everything up until then. It made complete sense given the plot, but for me it made me want to reach through the book and shake Cam for being so immature and I think I was expecting something bigger of a blowout, but ultimately I'm glad things ended the way they did. The two were never toxic for each other, just two souls meant to be together at the right but unsuspected time. Dusty and Cam's connection feels so warm through the whole story and I loved every scene with the two of them. The tension was perfect, the romance hit all the boxes and I can't wait to pick up the other books in the series!

I had the absolute pleasure of reading Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage early, and I adored every second of it! This book delivers a heartfelt and endearing second-chance romance between Cam and Dusty that had me completely hooked. Their chemistry crackles off the page, and the emotional depth of their journey makes every moment feel raw and real.
Lyla Sage perfectly balances swoon-worthy romance with small-town charm and just the right amount of tension. Cam and Dusty’s story is one of love, growth, and finding your way back to the person who was always meant to be yours.
Until we're dust! 💛
If you love second-chance romances with all the feels, Wild and Wrangled is an absolute must-read!

I fell in love with Cam & Dusty back in Swift and Saddled, and feel even harder for them in Lost and Lassoed. they are two strong willed, soft hearted characters who will do anything for their people.
Cam is my hero. not only did her experience with the bar exam support and encourage me, but her sheer strength in will and heart is unmatched. she has faced many varied obstacles but she hasn’t let one stop her. she’s the best person, mother, and friend, she just needs to take better care of herself and her needs. enter my baby boyyy Dusty 🥹
Dusty has been and will always take care of Can in any and every way he possibly can. whether it’s holding her close, giving her space, taking her away from it all, or giving her kid a fruit roll up she can’t reach, Dusty will do it all. the way he loves Cam is unmatched. it’s so special and unique, perfectly tailored to the way he is able to love and the way she can feel love. and Cam learns how to accept that love and give it back to him the way he deserves as well.
I am just so overwhelmingly in love with the little family Dust and Cam make with each other and their closest people. it’s like both of them have been trying their whole lives to make square pegs fit in round holes, they’re exhausted from the effort that will never get results. then when they finally fit together with each other, it’s inevitable in its ease and like the biggest bestest breath at finally being whole. Dusty and Cam are the most tender, loving soulmates who have the happiest ever after with each other and Riley and the whole Rebel Blue crew that they all deserve so freaking much.
I cannot believe the Rebel Blue series is over 😭😭😭 Rebel Blue has meant the absolute world to me these last couple years— it’s held me close, allowed me to escape, gave me peace & courage, motivated & supported me, sent me on the most romantic journeys & gave me the safest place to land. I am forever thankful to Lyla Sage for letting me visit her beautiful, magical, wonderfully perfect Rebel Blue Ranch 😭🫶

I don't even like second-chance romance books (twice the number of breakups, generally), but Lyla Sage wrote it, so of course it was good. I loved getting to see Cam and Dusty (unfortunate name) find their way back to each other, and especially Cam's growth throughout the book. Of course, all of our other beloved characters from the previous books are there egging these two on, and it's just so pleasant to see how much the entire Rebel Blue family loves each other.
(I also loved the multiple name drops to Lyla Sage's new series)

After reading about Teddy & Gus in the previous Rebel Blue Ranch book, I was so excited for Cam’s story. We got glimpses of Cam, as Gus’s other co-parent to Riley and knowing she was engaged to someone other than our MMC means we knew things were going to get messy.
Dusty and Cam are the perfect example of right person, wrong time. It was so much fun seeing their love story play out in the present time and in the past with the 15 year ago flashbacks. Dusty is the definition of a man who is obsessed with his woman. This whole book was fun, steamy & had me kicking my feet giddy.
Second chance romances are really hit or miss for me but this one was definitely a hit. Highly recommend this book, it was a fantastic end to the series.
Thank you to Random House & Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This series was one of my favorites and the last book did it such justice. I loved reading this second chance romance - both characters were flawed but so lovable. Lyla Sage has created such a special place in Meadowlark and I am so sad to see it come to an end. I love this little cast of characters so much.

All the “Dusty and Ash” left my eyes burning… yeap these two made me cry a lot!! In my opinion this is Lyla’s newest best book! I am a true fan of the Rebel Blue Ranch series and this book was just the perfect end to it. It was emotional and beautiful. Really captured the family spirit of all the characters, their deep connections, the love for each other, and their hopes for a wonderful future and keep doing life together.

I don´t belice that I finish this series. This is a confort series for me, fun and easy to read. As I progressed through the books, it got better and this one was certainly no different. I love the found family they have and I love the environment they are in. And now we focus more on our main characters and their story. They are definitely my favorite couple in the whole series. Personally, I don't really enjoy when the books take us from present to past, but I think it's done in such a great way that I was interested in both of them and it didn't get boring. I love how Dusty takes care of Cam. I don't like children in the books either, but I think in this case it brings tenderness to the story. I am definitely looking forward to reading more of the author's writings, and to continue seeing how she evolves with each book. I loved it and I highly recommend this book in particular, but also the entire series for a fun time. 4.5 stars

the most perfect second chance romance!! got butterflies during this story. what a perfect ending to such an endearing series!! surprisingly better than my expectations which were already high. this book is for the ones who have been on this journey from the beginning.. i truly think it made the read better having the rest of them under my belt! yesssssss!!