I love Dusty and Cam so much omg. He is more than obsessed with her and it’s the best. I think he may have beaten out Wes for my favourite guy of the series. I also love Cam, she’s so relatable tbh (not the crappy parents part, but the not wanting to be a bother and trying to do everything right). The two of them honestly make me jealous, WHEN IS IT MY TURN?? Once again I can choose a favourite book of the series, I love them all. I’m so sad that it’s over but I can’t wait to see what Lyla does next.

4.25 ✩ ok im finally starting to understand the hype around cowboy romances cause omg this book was so good!! by far my favourite in the series, because I was so much more invested in the characters, and I loved getting to know more about them.

this book is friends to lovers and second chance romance, which normally isn’t my favourite but this book did it so well! I particularly loved how Lyla Sage weaved in flashbacks as the story progressed as I was equally excited about learning what happened in the past and what was going to happen next.

ok now onto things I didn’t quite love. Like the rest of the series, I found it a bit cringey sometimes (but seriously what would you expect when the main characters are cowboys). It also annoyed me how akward the characters where around each other for half the book, as while I could get why it was, it just felt a bit disjointed as one day they would be great together and I thought it was progressing but then they just wouldn’t talk for ages. It was also bit predictable but that’s not necessarily a bad thing as most romances are.

other than those minor things, I loved this book and I am definitely going to read more like it from now on!! warning it is spicy like the rest of the series so for 18+ but I would definitely recommend it to everyone!!

thank you so much NetGalley and Hachette Australia for an early copy of this book :)

First off, I cannot believe that this series is coming to an end - I love absolutely everything about Rebel Blue Ranch from the setting, the characters and the found family aspect that is evident in all 4 books that I really cannot believe that the final book is about to out in the world!

Wild and Wrangled was hands down a great way to finish this series off with all the sweet and tender moments.

I love everything about this book especially the flashbacks from Cam and Dusty in their teenage years, to the notes Dusty wrote and gave her, to the notes he wrote to Cam but never sent and the slow burn throughout the present day story of Cam and Dusty. The flashbacks provided much needed and wanted understanding of their love as teenagers, the challenges they faced and ultimately what tore them apart and kept them apart for 15 years before both Dusty and Cam made their way back to Rebel Blue for their own reasons. It wasn’t until Cam found herself at her wedding, note in hand from her soon-to-be-ex-fiancé that he wasn’t going through with it, that she found herself once again in the arms and support from her teenage love Dusty Tucker.

From the moment Cam and Dusty were mentioned in Swift and Saddled I just knew that their story was something worth reading and it absolutely was. I can even go as far as to say their story has been the favourite of mine out of the series. Cam and Dusty were apart for 15 years and Dusty still loved her the exact same he did when they were 17 - that’s a type of love any woman wants from a man.

Dusty Tucker must be protected at all costs. His unwavering love towards Cam and her daughter Riley, wanting to make sure that they both know that are loved and cherished and the way he is there for Riley when she needed to get the oh-so-important Fruit Roll Up and his support and cheering at her soccer games really made the story. Seeing Riley make a special bond with Teddy was something but watching her form that bond with Dusty was next level.

Lyla is exceptional in giving us what we want in this story and more, bringing the Rebel Blue Ranch stories to justice. I loved how the books ended and the snippet we got to see about a certain couple’s wedding day and the unbreakable bond between family.

Thank you Lyla Sage, Netgalley and Hachette Australia and New Zealand for the arc!

Quite possibly my favourite of the 4 books. And I was less invested in the character coming into it. Damn.
The ending had me sobbing! Loved it.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an eArc of this wonderful book.

This book was everything I needed and more. Cam & Dusty had my heart from chapter 1, then they locked it up in a box, sealed it with a kiss and threw away the key in Chapter 3. The flash back chapters were EVERYTHING 🥹

These two will live in my mind rent free forever, Lyla has the ability to write stories that will have you silently screaming and kicking your feet at 2am.

This is how you write a friends to lovers trope!! Even if you’re not a fan of this particular trope I guarantee you, this would be the book to change your mind.

Although I’m a little sad about this being the last book of the series, it was the perfect story to end the Rebel Blue Ranch.

Wild and Wrangled
3.75★

Lyla, girl, I’m sorry 😭 I wanted to love this so, so bad because it was my most anticipated release of this year. I had such high hopes after Lost and Lassoed (which I totally loved) and after learning that Wild and Wrangled would be second chance romance, but it just didn’t hit like I expected it to.

That’s not to say I didn’t like it—because I did. But I was a little let down just because I had overwhelming expectations.

I just didn’t really feel the connection between Cam and Dusty. They spent so long of the book avoiding each other, for a reason unknown to readers, and then they talk it out and suddenly are acting as a couple again. I just didn’t feel the connection because it didn’t feel like they had developed as characters. I feel like it was relying on their past relationship and feelings too much, and these feelings didn’t develop.

*SPOILERS FROM HERE*

My other critique is of Cam, and the third act “break up”. I literally did not understand why she was mad over something Dusty did five years ago, when they were not in contact. And the fact she got mad at him about something and said “Just leave Dusty. That’s what you do best.” BITCH ARE YOU FOR REAL? It grinds my gears that she said that because SHE was the one who left all those years ago by writing a NOTE. like be so for real right now. And then Dusty had to do the grand gesture? I’m sorry?

*SPOILERS END*

I fear the “angel” nickname didn’t do it for me, just like “sugar” in book one.

“I’ll love you until we’re dust, Camille Ashwood.” Dusty, Dusty, Dusty. I loved him. He is just pathetically down bad for Cam, and I do love how much he loved her.

But GODDAMN that bonus Epilogue?!?! That shit had me emotional dude. I can’t believe the series is over (no I’m not counting the novellas yet since we don’t have date confirmations). That ending between the Ryder family was so bittersweet, and yeah I may have shed a tear or two hahah.

Overall, I did enjoy reading this, but it just didn’t hit as much as I wanted it to. I guess it is hard to live up to Gus Ryder though.

Second chance romance isn’t really my thing, but Lyla Sage definitely redeemed this trope. I adored the relationship between Cam and Dusty, however, there were some short falls to it that kinda irked me. This was a quick and very easy read that allowed me to take a breather from some more intense books I’ve read lately.

If I were to sum up this story in a sentence, it would be this: Wild & Wrangled is Lyla Ssages Love Letter to Rebel Blue Ranch.
I couldn't help but fall in love with this beautiful book, the fourth and final in this series. With every word written, you could feel the love Lyla has for this world. Not only that, but we finally got Cam and Dusty's story. We have seen them sprinkled throughout the three previous books, and now they have our full attention.
This book was the perfect wrap-up to this series, so good it made me realise I'm not ready to say good to the characters and world I have fallen in love with over the years.
What to expect:
Cowboy Romance
Wyoming Setting
Second Chance Romance
Single Mum
Yearning
Found Family

Thank you so much to Hachette and Netgally for sending me through an EARC.

<b>✨4 stars ✨
🌶️ 2 spice 🌶️

<i>“I’ll love you until we’re dust, Camille Ashwood."</b> </i>

I would firstly like to thank Hachette for this e-arc on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review, so as always buckle in!

As always, Lyla Sage has melted my heart with another cowboy romance. I knew I was going to love Dusty and Cam from the sneak peaks of them we got in Lost and Lassoed and I have been proven correct.

We have highschool sweethearts to strangers to lovers, second chance, mother FMC, and small town. Oh and we start with a failed wedding arrangement that leads us into a wild upwind romance of course.

Cam was such an interesting character. You could really see the impact that her parents overbearing nature had on her and how it impacted her relationships and life. It was great seeing her character develop through the book to break down that wall that was put up her whole life. I loved her and I especially loved her and how she was as a mother and her dedication to Riley.

Dusty. What a man. Truly a man in love that’s for sure. He was so swoony. I loved his character and his kindness throughout the book. He was just a great character.

The only reason that this wasn’t a five stars for me personally was I felt that the book had a very abrupt ending. I felt that the book had done so well but missed that ending spark.

But I did find it very enjoyable. Super easy read. Very heartfelt, romantic, and we got to see all of our favourite characters again from the previous books which is always so so fun.

Check TWs and CWs
Happy reading 🩶

Cam and Dusty were super sweet!

I loved seeing more of Riley and all of Rebel Blue Ranch. The found family was really my favourite part of this book. The appearances of all the other couples made this book extra special.

I felt like this book was quite low stakes, with minimal build up or tension. However, it was still a fun, enjoyable read.

The complication towards the end had me a little frustrated with Cam and it felt quite unnecessary.

I loved Dusty’s friendship with Teddy and Cam’s coparenting relationship with Gus. I would have like to have seen more or Cam and Ada’s friendship.

♥"You’re a privilege, Cam. Being in your presence is a goddamn honor.”♥

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

What can I say? Returning to Rebel Blue and Meadowlark for the final instalment of this series was an absolute joy, and what a send-off it was!

One of the things I loved most about Wild and Wrangled was how it fully immersed us in Cam and Dusty’s past. Instead of just giving us vague references, the book let us see their history unfold—their high school sweetheart years were both adorable and essential in showing why they still cared so deeply for each other. It made their present-day relationship all the more compelling.

My heart ached for Cam as we learned more about her upbringing. Her struggles were woven into the story with such depth that it was impossible not to feel for her.

And, of course, Riley was once again the perfect comic relief, keeping things light while also nudging Cam and Dusty together when they needed it most. My only wish? That we got to see a little more of their dynamic after they finally committed to each other.

Overall, Wild and Wrangled was a fantastic conclusion to the series. If you’ve read the other books, this is a must-pick-up. And if you’re new to Lyla Sage, start with Done and Dusted—you won’t regret it. Rebel Blue is worth the ride!

Lyla Sage has delivered another stunning romance - this one between Camille and Dusty.

It’s a second chance, cowboy romance with lots of pining and lots of flashbacks.

They were childhood sweethearts, and haven’t spoken since their break up. She’s getting married to someone else, he’s back in town after 15 years. The groom doesn’t show up to the wedding, and now Cam needs to start her life over again. He helps her, but can they forgive past mistakes, past hurts?

I enjoyed the flashback scenes, as it showed how much love they had for one another, and how he’d always pined for her. This was a fabulous story to wrap up Rebel Blue Ranch, and whilst I’m sad it’s over, Im glad we got to fall in love with all these awesome characters. A fabulous addition to the overall series.

A must read for all Rebel Blue Ranch fans.

Thank you to the publisher, the author and NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

Another amazing addition from Lyla Sage, we get the story of Cam and Dusty's second chance romance !
This was so cute, the flashbacks to their highschool sweethearts era was a) adorable and b) really added to the development of their relationship! It gave me more faith in their story, I hateeeee it if I'm reading a second chance romance and the author just says 'they have history' without showing it to us! It kinda makes the story feel instlovey. But the letters, the mini flashbacks paired with Dusty's pining was a perfect mix!
I do feel like there was a few mini plot holes though, as much as I loved it. Cam's parents seemed to just disappear from the story? Like okay yay we're leaving those toxic asses in the past, but like, guys that girl was traumatized and you're telling me her mummy and daddy issues never get brought up again? Idk it just kinda felt like it was forgotten about, but honestly I was enjoying the romance too much to notice it til I got to the epilogue!
Also loved the little bonus at the end there :) felt so bitter sweet!
Would definitely recommend this and the whole series for some fun cowboy romances ! <3

✨Thank you to Lyla Sage and Hachette Australia & New Zealand for providing me with a copy of "Wild and Wrangled" for review.✨

🐴What to expect:
• Dual POV
• Small town
• Forced proximity
• Second chance
• Found family
• Spice

✏️Summary:
Having just been dumped on her wedding day, it seems like things could hardly get worse for single-mother, Camille Ashwood. That was until she finds out that her new neighbour also happens to be her first love: Dusty Tucker; the man who has spent nearly a decade avoiding her.

Understandably, it doesn't take long for the pair's old hurts and unresolved feelings to come to the surface.
The only question is whether their first love could possibly be their last?

♥️My thoughts:
Written with a dual POV, this book was absolutely everything I look for in a romance. Lyla Sage seamlessly switches between Dusty and Camille's past and present perspectives with flawless timing. The small town, found family vibes are so cozy and perfectly interspersed with flaming hot spice.

I stayed up all night reading this book and can't recommend it highly enough to anyone who enjoys spicy, feel-good, small-town romance. 5 stars.

Thank you NetGalley and Hachette Australia & New Zealand + Quercus for this ARC!

What an impressive and satisfying conclusion to the series.

This had all the best aspects of a small town, cowboy (well cowboy lite in the case of this book) and second chance romance. This book was so easy to read and I breezed through it in a single sitting. It's a great palate cleanser too. Such a lighthearted and swoony romance which also handled some deeper topics well and in a comprehensive manner.

Loved the characters and revisiting everyone and their journeys - the bonus chapter at the end was especially sweet. All characters were well fleshed out and distinctive. Loved the found family aspect - it was so prominent in this book and came across entirely genuine and heartwarming; literally jumped off the pages. I also enjoyed how basically everyone tried to push the two main characters together. My favourite character might be Riley though - but shoutout to Daddy Amos and Wes for coming in clutch with their sage advice.

I also appreciated the flashbacks and letters which enriched the reading experience but also added much needed depth and connection to the two main characters. I really got a feel for them as characters through these particular chapters and it built up the plot nicely. Really reinforced the yearning and slow burn factor.

Would read again and recommend this series.

Overall rating: 4/5

The final book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series did not disappoint! The backstory and yearning between the characters was chefs kiss!

I’m a huge fan of this series and I absolutely loved this one too.

My favourite is still Lost and Lassoed, then Done and Dusted.. followed by this one.

But still rated 4 stars! Loved the main characters story. The letters, the flashbacks! Beautiful.

"I'll love you until we're dust in the wind"

THEMES
First love and first heartbreak
Single mum x wandering man
New beginnings
Found family
He's only ever had eyes for her

"I liked that I was going to be his first and he was going to be mine. My last, too. I knew it."

I've been waiting for Dusty and Cam's story ever since Dusty gatecrashed girl's night! Another beautiful Rebel Blue story, and hopefully not the last

Wild and Wrangled was absolutely perfect, not only as a book itself but to end this amazing Rebel Blue Ranch series. I think Cam and Dusty are my favorite characters throughout the series, their connection is so deep and beautiful you can feel everything the pain, the heartache and the love that is written in this book. Their story spans decades everything they went through brought them to this and it was well worth the wait.

This book is 4.5 tattoos! A&T

Lyla Sage gets stronger and stronger as she writes. Shes built this adorable little town of Meadowlark with all its foibles and quirks. It is a place that is so deeply imbued with characters that have heart, you can tell Sage loves what she writes about. You feel like in the descriptions of Wyoming and in the relationships between her characters.

Is this a perfect book? No, but it gets close. Cam/Ash is believable as a single mum doing her best to break the cycle she grew up enduring but maybe getting lost along the way and Dusty is a dream as the first love who slipped away but was never truly lost.

World building is an area that Sage excels in and it’s on clear display in this fourth installment of the Rebel Blue Ranch series. Whether you are traversing the valleys and peaks of Rebel Blue or cozying up Cam’s beautiful rental home with her and Riley, who know the nooks and crannies and you love it all.

What shines brightest on this book:
- Amos, as always is the dad we all wish we had
- Riley is adorable and Cam and her bond is A+
- Dusty, sexiest man in the series?!
- The ease in which Sage flicks between past and present (something I don’t normally think authors do very well)
- Dusty’s bond with Riley and his excitement to co parent her alongside Cam, Gus and Ted.

Bonus points for the extra about Emmy and Brooks’ wedding. Does Brooks wear one of his homemade muscle tees to his wedding? You’ll have to read to see.