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Lyla Sage deserves a forehead kiss for creating such a near perfect romance series where everything feels so real and I want to visit so badly. I love a second chance romance, but one where the characters change from their past and this one juuuuuust barely met that through the help of side characters (who are easily my favorite characters which also helps). All in all, unpopular opinion, but Dusty deserved better. This was still super cute and the scenes had my jaw dropping, but some of Cam's decisions made me so frustrated. I will forever search for the high this series gave me, however

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I loved this book! The slow burn burned. I think the flash backs really made it! I love how they started out as real friends. Gus walked so Dusty could run!! The chemistry these two characters have is undeniable and I am so happy they came back to each other!! These characters in Medowlark deserve all the happiness and I so enjoyed this series.

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I have never been more excited in my life to receive an ARC. Rebel Blue drew me in the minute I learned about it and these books have become some of my absolute favorites.
Wild and Wrangled was the perfect finisher to this universe-- a lovely second chance romance, it made me want to cry, laugh and get another tattoo. 'Second chance' is usually not up there for tropes I go for, but Lyla Sage wrote Dusty and Cam's story so beautifully. By intertwining their past with their present and it made it so hard to put this book down, I would follow these two characters anywhere.
Don't mind me rereading these books a thousand times.

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A great conclusion to the Rebel Blue series and a wonderful second chance romance. I loved the slow rebuilding of the relationship between Cam and Dusty. Beautifully written and a joy to read.

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4.5 stars. In this last return to the idyllic world of Rebel Blue Ranch, we finally get Cam and Dusty’s story. High school sweethearts who were separated for years, they’re finally back in the same place to stay, and forced to face each other again.

This may be my favorite of the series. Other than a contrived conflict near the end, this is mostly a sweet story of two exes trying to figure out if the people they are now are compatible, and whether they fit into each other’s lives.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the ARC to review. All opinions are my own.

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Of course I finished this book only a few days after receiving it! How could I not? I'm obsessed with Rebel Blue and everyone in it. Typically, second chance romances aren't my cup of tea but OH MY GOD was this different from the rest. I absolutely loveeee Dusty and Cam, they're meant for each other and no one can tell me otherwise. I'm sad that this is the last installment, but the epilogue epilogue more than made up for it ;). Thank you Lyla Sage for this beautiful story and the characters that made me feel like home!

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Lyla Sage, thank you. Thank you for writing this series, but especially for Cam and Dusty. Second chance is one of my favorite tropes and this one really delivered. I read it in a day because I just couldn’t put it down. I want to live inside Rebel Blue Ranch forever.

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What an amazing finale! Boy, did Lyla Sage deliver!! Cam and Dusty’s relationship was worth waiting for, in every sense of the phrase, and I can’t think of a more perfect ending to the series.

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Lyla Sage forever.

A bittersweet goodbye to Rebel Blue Ranch. I have loved every one of these books, Wild and Wrangled is no exception. Raw, funny, and beautifully written Cam and Dusty are the sweet ending to a found family for the ages.

I loved Cam, she is one of my favorite FMC's to date. Her willingness to stay true to herself, but also to learn and grow was a delight to read.

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Thank you NetGalley and Dial Press for she ARC.

I do not want this series to end. It’s cute, fun and the perfect amount of emotion and 🌶️.

I loved reading Dusty and Cam’s story. It was the perfect amount of tension. I thought the flashbacks to highschool were just enough, and I loved the appearances from other characters.

On sale April 2025.

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I think that Wild and Wrangled is my most favorite. I texted my BFF at about chapter 11 that I knew this one would hurt me. I love Cam. I love Dusty. 10/10. I can't wait 'til it comes out for real.

I received an e-arc from NetGalley.

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Cam and Dusty are the ultimate second chance. They have tension for days. This was the perfect finale to the most beloved series of contemporary romance in decades.

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Love, love. love! This was everything I wanted and more! Dusty and Cam deserve every bit of love they can have.

As the final book in the Rebel Blue series I knew it would be emotional, but damn, I cried so much! This is a second chance romance that hit hard, and I loved what Lyla did with it. I was about to hit a reading slump when I picked this up, and I proceeded to finish it in 24hrs.

Camille is the single mother co-parent opposite Gus. After reading Gus' book previously and seeing his relationship with Riley and how Teddy learns to bond with her, I knew I had a lot of questions about Cam and how this co=parenting situation happened. I loved getting to see Dusty learn how to bond with Riley, and the Dusty/Gus soccer scene was hilarious!

Because this is a second chance romance we obviously know that Cam and Dusty have a past, and can I just say this man is a SIMP. He is so gone for her it was adorable but also heart wrenching. I thought I knew what had caused their early break up but I was wrong and the real reason was so much sadder! Obviously I will be encouraging everyone to read this, and I cant wait for Lyla to break my heart again. (though of course there is a happy ending)

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The finale we have been waiting for...Cam and Dusty! The tension and history between these two has been teasing us and I'm glad to have finally read it. I liked the dual timelines and we saw them fall in love as teenagers...I liked their story but wish there was just a bit more, I felt it was rushed. I also wanted some more of Cams storyline, but I guess it represents how very absent they were.

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A sweet goodbye to Rebel Blue Ranch. This was a more contained read after the explosion that is Teddy and Gus, but the more quiet, understated narrative felt more like Camille's personality, and Dusty's too (if that makes sense), so I didn't mind. And we finally got the Camille/Gus backstory! I'm ready to head over to Sweetwater Peak!

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Okay, friends. A couple of months ago, I claimed that I didn’t like cowboy romances... Well, I have to quickly amend that statement. Apparently, I just hadn’t found the right cowboy romance yet. Wild & Wrangled by Lyla Sage is exactly the RIGHT kind of cowboy romance.

If there’s one thing that will absolutely always win me over, it’s a great story about second-chance love and how sometimes we find the right people at the wrong time. And that’s exactly what Wild & Wrangled delivered. I loved every second of it.

Cam and Dusty’s story was beautiful, and the flashback chapters were so heartfelt that they transported me right back to high school—in all the best ways. I loved the past perspective, as well as the present-day chapters.

I also really appreciated how this novel presented a more modern take on a “traditional” family (whatever that even means). Cam had a phenomenal, healthy co-parenting relationship with her daughter’s father, and she was fully included in his family. There was no unnecessary jealousy or unhealthy dynamics. It was refreshing, heartwarming, and life-affirming. I absolutely loved it.

As for the spice—it wasn’t overwhelming, but what we did get was SO good.

Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend the Rebel Blue Ranch series. It’s the cowboy romance series everyone should be reading.

Wild & Wrangled is the final book in the series and will be released in April 2025, but lucky for you, there are three other books you can dive into right now! Happy reading!

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First off, I absolutely love this series and I am very sad that it is now at the end. That said, I had my hopes very high for this one and they weren't quite met in the same way that some of the others in this series met them. I loved Cam and Dusty and finding out more about their history. I am not always a fan of second chance romance, but here I thought it worked really well. Lyla was able to showcase the deep feelings these two had while also showing that they needed space and time to grow into people who were ready to fully commit to one another.

My reasoning that this fell short was that I just wanted a little bit more. By the time they figured things out in the present timeline, I felt like we were barreling too fast to the end. Even with that I still loved this book and highly recommend this one as well as the whole series.

Now I will be counting down the days until I can have an Amos Ryder story!

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Wild and Wrangled is a heartfelt and deeply satisfying second-chance romance that feels like coming home. Camille and Dusty’s story is brimming with raw emotion, undeniable chemistry, and the kind of messy, tender love that only comes with shared history. The small-town charm and the close-knit Rebel Blue Ranch setting add a warmth that perfectly balances the emotional intensity. Dusty’s quiet yearning and Cam’s determination to rebuild make their journey feel so genuine, and their connection is electric yet comforting, like the love you never truly let go. A perfect send-off for this series, full of heart, heat, and hope.

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I binged these cowboy stories the last few weeks and they are the perfect remedy for the world right now. This book was one of the best in the series, compulsively sweet and endearing.

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Lyla Sage is an autobuy author for me, and she proves it time and time again with these swoon worthy cowboy romances. I’ve been waiting on the edge of my seat for Cam and Dusty’s book. Lyla Sage did not disappoint! Second chance romances are always hard to do and not that believable most of the time in my humble opinion, but Lyla was able to show how well it can be done. With flashbacks from the past, both characters being able to confess their faults in the relationship helped make it feel real to the reader. I also loved all the lil sneak peeks we are going to hopefully get in her next series! Overall a 10/10 read.

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