I loved this book so much more than than I thought I would. I was the least excited about reading Cam and Dusty's story of all the main characters in this series and this might be my favorite book.

I really enjoyed this series, with an exception of this book.
The author’s note at the start had me all teary and ready for one last ride at Rebel Blue. But the story just didn’t deliver. The pacing of the middle of the story, dragged and the flashbacks were not really helping move the plot along.

The antagonist of the story was not Cam’s ex who left her at the alter on her wedding day, but Cam herself. She is selfish and creates the problems in her own life. She was so concerned about her parents’ money that she’d marry some guy she didn’t love? Bring that guy into her daughter’s life just for money? Gross. Cam is a lawyer and capable of making money and yet she’s still acting like a child who needs to make her parents happy? Why? There is no reason.

From the point when Dusty returns, Cam avoids him like he’s the villain of her past, but he literally never did anything but love and support her. His character is given almost no substance and no development arc. He loved her as a kid, and he loves her now. He’ll do anything for her and she knows it, but doesn’t trust it or his staying power? Huh?
Surely when we finally found out why they broke up we’d know why she treated him this way? Nope. She followed him to his dream job and then instead of carving her own path, got bored and went back to her parents for their money and their rules. So why were we avoiding Dusty? What did he do to gilt her? Nothing. She left a note and ran away, and then he stayed away for 15 years before coming back home to set down his roots.

All the other books in this series had fully formed characters with fleshed out backstories; both the FMCs and MMCs had development arcs. Unfortunately, in this final chapter, Dusty was given no real story. He wasn’t given the freedom to grow or get mad or have his own requirements in their relationship. He just had to slot into Cam’s life in anyway she’d allow him and let her yo-yo around with his heart until she finally realized that no matter how hard she pushed, he’d still be there.

There was also a missed opportunity when they said they’d be together until they were “dust”. Why not use both of their names and say until we’re “ash and dust”?

Lyla Sage- you have done it again. What an ending. What a goodbye to these characters and to Rebel Blue Ranch. I am a sucker for second chance romances especially when they involve a tatted blonde cowboy named Dusty Tucker who’s spent 15 years yearning for shy studious Camille Ashford. This one brought me to tears and made me laugh and blush throughout. My heart ached in the best way at every page. I must admit I was a little weary of this one because it didn’t involve any of the main Ryders but I was so very wrong to have doubts. Cam is just as much a Ryder as anyone else. I love how the Ryders and Tuckers always loved her as their own because she absolutely deserves the love and attention and care that her own parents never gave.

4 stars because I wish I’d seen even more of a relationship between Dusty & Riley like Teddy & Riley in L&L and more of Dusty & Cam as an official couple. (maybe I also just didn’t want this to end and would read 300 more pages to their story) However, I love love loved the side relationships between Dusty & Teddy and Cam & Ada, Wes and Amos. I love this series. I love these characters. Bravo.

Wild and Wrangled is the final installment in Lyla Sage's Rebel Blue Ranch series and an absolutely perfect end to the world of Meadowlark. Sage is an incredible writer and I can't wait to see what she does next. Thanks to NetGalley and Dial Press for the advanced copy!

The crumbs we got of Cam and Dusty were just enough to HYPE this book up. And it did NOT disappoint. I read this in a day and loved every minute. This *might* be my favorite of the series.

This review is all over the place and better read after you've read this book. So just read this book. Read this series.

Lyla Sage, keep writing. I can't wait to see what's next.

Wild and Wrangled is second chance romance done right. It's slow burn and so satisfying when everything finally falls into place. I am SO sad that this series is over.

Cam and Dusty had chemistry and history. The reasons for them falling apart was realistic for the time of life they were in. I wish there had been a bit more closure regarding Cam’s relationship with her parents and the trust fund motivation introduced early on—it felt like it fizzled out without much follow-up.

I couldn't love Dusty more. He is such a unique character and I loved that he just puts himself out there and is so honest with himself and with Cam. I loved seeing him bonding with Riley. Cam held back so much that when she opens up and softens more towards Dusty and finally lets herself BE herself - ah, just so good.

(Side note: this is super trivial, but…at the beginning, does Dusty say, “I’ll love you until we’re dust in the wind”? That’s what I remember, but later it’s just “until we’re dust.” I double-checked, and the full line is “I’ll love you until we’re dust in the wind, Camille Ashwood.” I loved that phrasing and wish it had been consistent. Nitpicky, I know, but worth mentioning!)

I absolutely loved this book and it was such an amazing end of the Rebel Blue series.

Easy 5 stars.

I really liked this whole series. Each one including this one was fast paced without the instant fall in love, which I like. Based in the west, cam and dusty reunite after she gets left at the altar. As she navigates her life after Dusty is there to help her pick up the pieces.

Lyla Sage, please never stop writing about cowboys in Meadowlark!!! I think it's safe to say to day that I devour every single iteration of cowboy romance. In this one, we see Dusty and Cam's love story, and it was so tender. I am a sucker for a second chance romance and this one did not disappoint!! It was obvious that Dusty was enraptured by Cam from the minute he joined our cast of characters. My only qualm with this story was that it felt like we didn't get to see enough of their relationship once they worked through some miscommunications. It just felt like it got cut short a bit. Needless to say I will obviously read any and everything set in this world in the future!

I absolutely loved this book. Lyla Sage does not miss. I’m heartbroken that Rebel Blue Ranch is over, but excited for what comes next.
Cam and Dusty and meant for each other. They are so in love it hurts. Even with all these years apart their tension is still palpable and very much alive and well. Dusty is so down bad for Cam. His willingness to work with her through everything showed his commitment.
Cam’s growth is spectacular, watching her working through her issues in real time was inspiring. Her issues with her parents impact her decisions as a parent. Her commitment to co-parenting with Gus in a healthy manner was done so well.

Wow Lyla Sage has done it again! What a beautiful ending to a series. Cam and Dusty were absolutely worth the wait. A heartfelt love story with just the right about of spice. I might’ve cried a few times during the epilogue. I’m going to miss the people of Rebel Blue Ranch, but I can’t wait to see what Lyla writes next!

Lyla Sage wrote an absolute masterpiece for her finale to the rebel blue ranch series. I adored Cam and Dusty with their shared history and being able to see how their love began with flashbacks to their teenage selves. Also, the fact that Cam was learning to be brave to give their love a second chance, while Dusty never lost hope that they would be together again gave me all the feels. Plus at the end having that Emmy bonus chapter helped tie the series to a beautiful close, seeing where each couples were in their lives. I will recommend Wild and Wrangled plus the whole Rebel Blue series over and over because it is THAT good.

Lyla Sage is a master of the romcom. I genuinely think Dusty might be one of the best romantic leads in any romance novel.

Rebel Blue Ranch has truly stolen my heart! I often find myself wishing I could call it home. Lyla has done an incredible job creating characters that are not only lovable but also beautifully flawed and utterly realistic. It's so rare to come across characters you feel genuinely connected to, and Lyla has achieved that in spades. What I love most is how she brings their relationships to life—the love and bonds they share are nothing short of heartwarming.

When I first heard about the next book in the series, I had no idea how much I needed the story of Cam and Dusty. In the previous books, their roles weren't as central, but Lyla has managed to make them feel just as deserving of love and happiness as the other characters at Rebel Blue Ranch. This story adds a depth to their personalities and gives them the love story they truly deserve. It’s another testament to Lyla’s amazing storytelling ability—she brings every character, no matter how small their role, to life in a way that makes you care deeply about their journey.

I loved this book so much. This series is just perfection. Dusty and Cam had my heart from the start, and I was rooting for their second chance the entire book. I also enjoyed how we got a little peek at Emmy and Brooks happily ever after wedding, ending the series right where it began. I will forever read whatever Lyla Sage brings us!

Something I can appreciate about Lyla Sage's books is how incredibly dynamic her writing is. With each book she seems to grow in talent and storytelling, and there's no "copy-paste" aspect to her books. Each one is a unique, complete storyline with completely different characters and settings. W&W is no different - its tone is perfectly suited to the story it's telling. While there's still spice and drama, this is a story of second chances and bittersweet memories, and that's 100% what the writing conveys. In addition, this perfectly wraps up the Rebel Blue Ranch series; so often you finish a series with questions or unresolved emotions - but not RBR! Plus, the bonus epilogue made me bawl my eyes out.

I can't WAIT To see what Lyla has in store for us next! I will literally read anything this woman writes.

This was everything I wanted and more! It's so refreshing to find a read, based on a RANCH, as a horse gal. I live my life in concrete and every second I'm away from the ranch is hard. Lyla, thank you for returning me to it.

4.75/5.0

Wild and Wrangled as the final book makes this one a tad bittersweet. Such a joyful wrap for Rebel Blue and a surprising offering of closure around some existing storylines. Cam and Dusty weren’t on my radar as much as Gus and Teddy, but now I can’t imagine this series existing without them.

What we see with Dusty and Cam is a second chance at first love, and nostalgic storytelling that has been missing from the previous novels in this series. What I enjoyed most about this book is seeing how each of our main characters have to work hard to find their way back to each other as well as to the people they once were before life got in the way. The way this story is set up, you get bits of a coming-of-age story weaved into a story about adults, which helps you connect deeper to both Cam and Dusty and their story.

If you enjoy friends-to-lovers and first-love romances, you will enjoy this. If you are a retired emo kid, you will actually enjoy this story even if it takes place in a small Western town.

What perfect precious angels. Sage’s writing only gets better and better and I cannot wait to see what she does next.

This book was the perfect ending for Rebel Blue. I loved reading through their journey. The flashbacks were so perfect and nostalgic. I loved seeing how all the characters all came together at the end. This series is everything to me and I was so happy to see Dusty and Cam together.

"I'll love you until we're dust, Camille Ashwood"
"But friends don't feel the way I feel about you"

OMG!!!! SOUND THE ALARMS EVERYONE! Lyla Sage has done it once again. I'm usually not a huge fan of second-chance romances or miscommunication, but god, I gobbled this one up. Dusty and Cam are such a beautiful pairing. I understand that he kept some things secret and she kept running, but ughhhhhhh, so good. I mean, he bought a house for her!!! (Well, kind of). I loved that we got to see so much of the other characters in the series.

Gold stars for life, girl

OH MY GOD. Dusty and Cam have my favorite story in the entire Rebel Blue Ranch series, and it really feels as though the best was saved for last. I love that this story was told both in the present day and in flashbacks, because it gave so much more context to the relationship that Dusty and Cam have in the present. Riley, as always, is a delight when she makes an appearance, and I love how all of the characters from the rest of the series and the Rebel Blue world all make their appearances. This book truly felt like coming home in the best way, and I am sad to see the end of the Rebel Blue series. The only catchup I have with this book is we really don't get any inkling on Cam and her parents. There is a whole plot line of Cam was doing what her parents wanted so they didn't revoke her trust fund, then she goes rouge to be with Dusty (thank god) but we never find out what happens to her trust fund.