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This book was the perfect way to end the Rebel Blue Ranch series (even though I wish it could go on forever). Cam is a character that I've been curious about since Done & Dusted, made even more true after each snippet into her character with every following book. And Dusty? A tattooed cowboy with a nose ring?! Who wouldn't be curious about him. Their second-chance love story was a perfect mix of nostalgia, yearning, forgiveness and love. Reading about them felt like coming home. I am so sad that this series is over! I will definitely be doing a re-read as i am so in love with all of Lyla's characters. 5 stars!!

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I can’t believe I got the privilege to read this book early and now that I’m done I’m so sad it’s over. Rebel Blue is a place you can’t help but feel like is home when you read this series. I wish I could pluck myself right in the middle of town and go exploring. Cam and Dusty were the perfect finale to this *perfect* series. This was a story about two people who found “their person” so early in life, before they were really ready. Although real life settled in and they went their separate ways, the undeniable love they had for each other even in the years they spent apart made their reconnecting that much sweeter. I think Dusty is one of my favorite MMC’s of all time. Even after years apart he was there to rescue her when she needed it. He wrote her letters everywhere he went just to feel connected to her. He always knew she was it for him and never gave up hope that life would bring them back together again.

This series is one that I know I’ll reread when I need a little comfort. Or some life advice from Amos Ryder. And I can’t wait to see where Lyla takes us next!

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I liked this one a lot! It hasn’t become my favorite in the series but I’m very happy with how everything wrapped up for the characters. That extra epilogue made me so emotional! Enmy and Ryder are my faves!

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Thank you to NetGalley and DialPress for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Y’all… I sat on this series for so long and then got the flu and finally picked it up. I proceeded to read each book in less than 24 hours and they are all 5 stars!

Dusty and Cami are perfection!

Cami is doing her best to work her demanding job as a lawyer to provide for her daughter while engaged to a man she doesn’t love only to appease her old fashioned high society parents. When she is stood up at the alter she finally has a chance to break free and work towards what she really wants.

Dusty is literally the sweetest and the letters he saved for her made me melt!!! What a great end to this series!

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I truly think Lyla Sage can do no wrong!

I loved taking one last trip to Rebel Blue with Cam and Dusty. I was nervous going into this one because I’m not usually a huge fan of how second chance romance is executed, but Lyla nailed it.

I had a few minor qualms with a few scenes, but for the most part, I absolutely loved this book.

Thank you for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review!

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If it’s a cowboy romance, I’m def going to pick it up. I’ve been waiting for this book since we were introduced to Cam. This didn’t disappoint and I loved it so much.

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Lyla Sage has perfected Cam and Dusty's story. This serves as the ideal conclusion to the Rebel Blue Ranch series. As a fan of second-chance romances, I was delighted to witness the journey of these high school sweethearts as they found their way back to each other after more than a decade apart. The development of Dusty's relationship with Riley was wonderful to observe, as seamless as her connection with Teddy. Those notes and that ending had me crying like a baby. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoyed the previous books in the series or appreciates a cowboy, second-chance, single-mom romance.

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4.5 Stars
I may have taken my time to read this as I did not want my time with Rebel Blue Ranch to end. The men that work at Rebel Blue have ruined all other men for me lol and I really just need someone to make a special edition set of this series so I can have pretty editions of these books in my collection. This was a great conclusion to the series - I loved how all our favourite characters were integrated with Cam and Dusty's story and I may or may not have cried those last few chapters (okay so I did lol; I'm just so sad to have ended this series). I adore this series so I enjoyed this addition to it though I will say the conflict between Cam and Dusty was really unnecessary and the "will they, won't they" part dragged on too long, especially since we all knew where it was headed anyways lol.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group (Dial Press Trade Paperback) for the ARC!

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I am sad to say that the conclusive book of Rebel Blue Ranch did not live up to my expectations. From the very start of the book I knew that this would not work for me. The magic from the other books is absent in this one... I just found the writing to be very mechanical and stunted. The characters did not come alive for me and they, specifically Cam, acted out of stupidity. The writing was so flat and monotonous and I truly could not look past how elementary it felt. This felt rushed and mashed together without rhyme or reason and I am so disappointed. Every side character served to ask the main character about the other main character. Not a single conversation was held where this didn't happen, and it was truly, truly, horrible.

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This last trip to the Rebel Blue Ranch is so sweet.

We've met Camille and Dusty through their relationships with our other friends at the Ranch, and now it is time for their story.

Cam and Dusty fell in love long ago as teens but obligations and dreams and expectations tore them apart. Now can they find a way back to each other?

In Cam, we see a woman trying to meet her family's expectations while sacrificing her own happiness and love. In Dusty, we see a man trying to honor her wishes but fully aware of his and his wants from life.

As Cam rebuilds her life and owns her wants and needs it's a beautiful story about coming into your own-- no matter your age-- and doing what you need to be happy.

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Thank you to Netgalley and The Dial Press for an advance copy.

This series has been so fun. I have been waiting for this book every since Dusty accidentally interrupted girl's night and the tension hit brand new heights. This book had a serious case of right person, wrong time and he was down bad for decades. I wish we had a resolution with her parents where she encouraged them to lose her number or something. The love story was solid and I really enjoyed it.

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Ugh my heart. I’m not crying, there’s just a branch…or two…stuck in my eyes. I knew from the previous Rebel Blue Ranch books that Cam and Dusty’s relationship was going to be a rollercoaster but I definitely was not expecting the tears.
Cam and Dusty were high school sweethearts, obsessed with each other in every way, permanent as they would say.
But as in many first loves, life happens and life happened hard for these two. Dusty was a free spirit and as much as Cam wanted to be that for Dusty, she felt she had an obligation to stay home and follow her parents wishes.
Fifteen years pass, and Cam gets left at the altar by a man she wasn’t in love with. And for the first time in fifteen years, Dusty is here to stay.
I will say that there were parts of this book I struggled with. For one, it felt like Riley was nonexistent until the last half and while I understand Cam had this network of people to help her, I would’ve loved more Riley and Cam time, especially while she was figuring things out.
I also really dislike the nickname angel and so with that showing up every chapter, I was getting the ick lol
But overall, this second chance romance was everything I hoped for Cam and Dusty. Sometimes it really is that one person, and the feelings never leave. Dusty’s notes had me sobbing.
Also, that bonus chapter with all the updates about our favourite couples from this series was such a perfect ending to this series, even if I don’t want to say goodbye.

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This was the perfect ending to the Rebel Blue Ranch series. There was just enough mixture of "present" Cam and Dusty and the past to understand why there was so much hesitation on Cam's part. This is by far the best book in the series and Lyla has knocked it out of the park with the perfect book boyfriend. So sad to say goodbye to these characters, but so happy with this perfect ending.

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I was really excited for the conclusion of this series, so I’m so sad that this didn’t live up to the hype or the rest of the series for me. I nearly DNF this at about 25%... There was just something about the writing style this time that really removed me from the story.

I really didn’t feel much of a connection between Cam and Dusty. I liked the flashbacks to them as teenagers, but it seemed like there were unnecessary conflicts/dislike for each other as adults that kept them apart, and I just wasn’t convinced. I also feel like Cam’s personality changed a decent amount from the other books to what we saw in this one? And the thing with the house near the end just annoyed me tbh. The box of notes was an adorable addition!! So sweet to see those from throughout the years.

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I think each of Lyla’s books is better than the last and this was no exception. I did feel like the end was a little rushed but overall loved it. I definitely could've done without him stuffing her underwear in her mouth. Not sure in what universe that is sexy... Otherwise this was a really sweet story of two people growing up and finding their way back to each other.

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This was my favorite book in the Rebel Blue series! I loved the flashbacks that revealed how Cam and Dusty's story began. Cam's journey of self-discovery was relatable, and the unwavering support of the Ryder family added a hopeful touch. However, I wish there had been more resolution with Cam's parents. Overall, the story is heartfelt, and the ending is absolutely perfect!

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Solid. Great ending to the series that wasn't overly emotional or loaded with the characters from the previous books. I would've preferred to not have the third act breakup that lasted 5 pages, but this book delivers on the series promise of being able to transport you to a fun, light, and cozy ranch town that is Rebel Blue. Would recommend to folks looking for something like this!

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5/5

Anyone up on their cowboy romances knows that the Rebel Blue Ranch series is a tried and true staple. Wild and Wrangled brings this romantic saga to a close with the long awaited second chance love story between beloved Camille Ashwood and Dusty Tucker, her neighbor and childhood love. As a reader who eats, sleeps, and breathes second chance romance I can say with confidence that knowing this book was coming made me more than a bit unhinged. Sage has teased this romance in her previous installments and the crumbs were so delicious I knew this had the potential to be my favorite in the series. Integrating moments from their past as Dusty and Cam flirt with a second chance, Lyla Sage proves just how important first love can be and the support gained through vulnerability. Camille’s desire to please others was painfully relatable but her journey towards doing things just for herself was an important component of this romance arc. Now Dusty Tucker is the textbook definition of pathetically in love and I loved it so much. The years apart only intensified his love for Cam and he comes back ready to be whatever she needs. Dusty and Cam were so soft for one another which only enlivened their chemistry and highlighted why they work so well. The tension was tensioning and the chemistry was chemistrying just the way I liked. With Wild and Wrangled the romance is truly in the details and it's absolutely Sage’s best work to date.

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This is the fourth and final title in the Rebel Blue Ranch series of interconnected standalones. Cam and Dusty's relationship has been teased for several books, and perhaps this raised expectations to an unrealistic level. The writing was simplistic, the story was slow, and there was no chemistry between the couple. Sage also takes it for granted that readers will remember the characters from the first three books and doesn't cue the reader in order to jog our memories. I was very confused by the myriad of secondary characters. Overall superfans of this series will eat this up. Everyone else could skip this final installment.

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This series wrapping up is heart breaking- it has been one of my favorite series. And somehow the series is wrapping up with my favorite story?? How lucky am I as a reader

Cam was a character I never connected with, and never saw her story becoming my favorite but I adored this story.
I’m going to miss this ranch so much

Can and dust really do just make you jealous of that deep pure love

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