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I absolutely loved every single second of this!!!! I think it is my favorite in the series!!!! Thank you for the e-ARC!

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Wild and Wrangled is the fourth and final book in the Rebel Blue Ranch romance series. I'm not normally a romance reader, but I love this series.I love the found family aspects. I'm also a huge fan of the fictional Ryder family and their sprawling Wyoming ranch. These books are very open door so if that's not for you, you'll definitely want to skip this series.

Thanks to Random House Publishing, Dial Press Trade Paperback, and NetGalley for a review copy of Wild and Wrangled.

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This was cute and overall I did enjoy some of this series. I think the arc of them all was nice. I’m not sure how invested I was in Dusty and Cam’s storyline because of their characters falling in love so young but I still enjoyed it overall.

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I've enjoyed the Rebel Blue Ranch series from beginning to end. I'll read anything Lyla writes. I gave this four stars only because the ending kinda wrapped this up quickly and was a little anti-climactic.

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Wonderful book to end the series on. The characters and pacing were great and I loved the ending. Would be a great choice for a romance book club.

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Lyla Sage wrapped up the series beautifully with a heartwarming finale that leaves you feeling both happy and fulfilled. Wild and Wrangled stands out as one of my favorites among the four books. Seeing how each character’s journey came to a close gave this final installment a true sense of closure. With rich character development, imaginative settings, and a cast full of charm, this book was an absolute joy to read.

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If you’ve enjoyed the previous Rebel Blue books, chances are you’ll find a lot to like in this one too. One of the strengths of the series is its consistency—it sticks to a familiar, well-loved formula that fans have come to appreciate. It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel, and honestly, it doesn’t need to. The characters, pacing, and tone are all in line with what readers have come to expect, which makes this installment a comforting and enjoyable read.

That said, I did find myself wishing for a bit more depth in certain areas. In particular, Cam’s struggle with her parents and the tension surrounding her social class felt like it had real potential to add emotional weight and complexity to the story. Unfortunately, those issues were resolved—or at least brushed aside—much too quickly for my taste. It felt like a missed opportunity to explore something deeper and more meaningful, especially since it was introduced as a significant part of her character arc early on.

Still, the book delivers on what it promises: a sexy cowboy story in a familiar world with characters you can root for. If you're already a fan of the series, this one won't disappoint.

Thank you Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group for the eARC

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Wild and Wrangled is the final book of Lyla Sage's Rebel Blue Ranch series - I am so sad to leave these characters behind! This last book picks up where book 3 left off - with Cam at her wedding, no groom in sight. But her high school sweetheart Dusty comes to the rescue, and Wild and Wrangled tells the story of how these first loves became estranged but eventually found their way back to each other. And of course, our favorite characters from the three prior books make appearances throughout. In all, it was a great final chapter to a really fun series.

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This was a great conclusion to the series, and I loved the letter from the author. If you love second chance love, single parent, and strong female main character stories... This is one for you! It is told in two timelines, and from both points of view. Riley is just as cute as ever, and shines in every page she enters. It was nice to get Cam's story, and see a single parent story from the woman's side. I loved visiting all of the other characters from the series. All in all, a very quick and fun read.

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Okay, THIS one might hae just been my favourite one yet. Dusty and Cam are just perfection and their invisible string y'all??? I can't. You can tell when the authour just loves and knows their characters because you can feel it in the writing. This really is the end of an era but I am so excited to see what else Lyla Sage has for us in the future! I've been patiently waiting since finishing Lost and Lassoed for this one and I can't believe its already here!

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This author is new to me, but I will be keeping an eye out for anything else they publish. I loved the story and the characters. The pacing of the story was great and the characters were relatable.

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Wild and Wrangled was everything I wanted and more. It was the perfect conclusion to such an amazing series. I felt so many emotions while reading this book, and even cried multiple times. Dusty and Cams story is so beautiful and the true definition of right person, wrong time.

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Is this really the end of Rebel Blue because I desperately don’t want it to be. This book filled a hole in my heart. Lyla Sage has done it once again. I’ve decided that she is the Queen of writing men who are such pathetic suckers for their woman and I will eat it up every time. I’m a sucker for “second chance romance” and always will be, and boy did this book deliver.

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A lovely wrap to the Rebel Blue Ranch series. Cam and Dusty’s second chance romance captured the perfect balance of pining for a life-long love and a fear that love may have been lost. Dusty’s confidence in high school, his ease-in return to Cam’s life, including leaning in to caring for Riley; all contributed to building a character who demonstrates what quiet competence looks like in a leading character. No frills-but a solid delivery of how we could dream about how two people could find one another again. Dusty’s letters to Cam in high school are butterfly inducing.

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What a great way to say goodbye to the world of Rebel Blue! Even though this installment was not my favorite in the series, I still deeply enjoyed it form start to finish.

You couldn't help but root for Dusty & Cam, especially because the author did such a wonderful job at showing each of the ways that they never stopped loving each other. Having both timelines of Dusty & Cam's relationship was a game-changer: It allowed us to see why they were still so attached to one another, while showing us the mistakes that led them to break up. Everything that happened in the modern day felt more high-stakes when you knew all the history they had to lose. It was easy to empathize with Cam & why she made the decisions she did; Dusty was a great balance for her while remaining a strong character in his own right. Their chemistry was so believable and fun.

If I had one critique of this book, it would be that I wish we'd gotten more of Riley. She's such an integral part of Cam's story, but she felt like such a small cog in this book. That said, it never really detracted from my enjoyment.

Lastly, I loved the bonus scene included at the very very end. It was such a sweet way to say goodbye to the series and these characters. I could barely read past the tears in my eyes.

I'm so excited to see what Lyla Sage has in store for us next!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for the ARC of this book.

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BOOK REVIEW: WILD & WRANGLED 🐴🌾💘

I can’t believe this is the end of the Rebel Blue Ranch series!!! 😩❤️‍🩹 this series holds such a special place in my heart and I feel like Wild & Wrangled wrapped it up so perfectly.

Cam’s always had a plan, but when the groom doesn’t show up to her wedding it turns things upside down. Cam’s path crosses with her first love, Dusty, when she moves into a new rental home with her daughter and realizes he lives in the guest house out back. It doesn’t take long for their spark to reignite.💕

Ugh I love Dusty and Cam!!! I love how this second chance romance was done - that can be such a tricky trope but Lyla executed it perfectly!! The alternate timelines and POVs were 10/10 and I loved every minute of this first love, second chance romance! Also as always loved the cameos from other characters from previous books and the found family elements of this series!

Can’t wait to read Lyla’s new series - Sweetwater Peak, coming Sept 2025!!!🤩✨

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I love love love second chance romance and this one is a doozy. I've been dying to get the story of Cam and Dusty since their passing encounter in the previous title. I knew there was a serious history there and I'm so glad we finally got to experience their story. I thought both MC's personal growth throughout flash backs and present-day story was really inspiring, especially since they were teenagers when their love story started. In the end, they needed to be apart in order to make it later on, and it takes a lot of maturity to realize that. I also thought Dusty's growing relationship with Cam's daughter Riley was really sweet and heartwarming. The soccer game scene was so fun. If you enjoyed the other books in the series, you'll love this one. I'm so sad that the Rebel Ranch series is coming to an end, but I'm excited to see what Lyla Sage will give us next.

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You know, I was not expecting to be into romantic Westerns but Lyla Sage is really making me change all my preconceived notions. This was my second novel of hers, and I really wish I had another one to read! What a fantastic series. It’s full of heart, heat, banter, joy, and humor. I think readers will love this one, Lyla Sage is definitely up there on authors who are going to leave lasting impressions in the best way in a crowded market.

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An emo music loving, tattooed cowboy AND a single parent trope? Sign. Me. Up. I'm so sad that this was the last book of the Rebel Blue Ranch series, but man, it ended perfectly. I just loved Cam and Dusty's story. I especially enjoyed getting a lot of their history through their letters to each other. I would have loved just a little more of them in the present, though as well. Lyla Sage is secured as a must-read author for me!

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This one didn’t seem as immersive as the rest of the books in the series. The MMC didn’t have much to him and he just was in love with the FMC the whole time, which is fine, it just made it kind of a slow read. It was definitely well written and it was a good finale to the series. I just loved the other three books with all my heart and this one just kinda fell flat.

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