I’ve accepted the fact that theirs alot of cowboy romances out there and even though I do love a good spicy read I fear this is a little overrated and a little forgettable.

I liked the first book in this series, but loved this one! Wes and Ada were so well matched and sweet together. I liked them individually as well. They had a nice connection and both grew as their relationship developed.

The Ranch is a fantastic location and I loved getting to see it through Wes and Ada's eyes. The secondary characters were featured quite a bit and there were hints for future books, but not so much that it took away from the main plot here. It was nicely paced and I enjoyed this book so much.

Swift and Saddled is the second book in the Rebel Blue Ranch. This book is about the Wes which is Emmy's brother. Ada and Wes were too cute. I loved the way he thought of her and how he sees her. Wes is such a prince charming, loving, caring, thoughtful even with his issues he is such a sweetheart. The phrase "I see you ADA, I always see you even when you won't look at me" OMG!! that was everything.
Lyla Sage is such a great writer, she makes me fall in love with all of the characters. I cant wait to keep reading the rest of the series.

Did NOT realize I loved a cowboy novel until now so Lyla Sage, thank you for your service.

This was the sweetest love story with the perfect opposites attract trope and JUST enough spice to keep it good. Honestly I loved it!! Excited for the next instalments in the series.

Lyla Sage does it again!! Obsessed is an understatement. I am so excited to have read this ARC! I haven’t related to a character more in a long time. I can truly feel all the emotions of Ada, the fight or flight response she has, the roller coaster she goes through with Wes… but the way he comforts her & knows exactly what to say… it all just speaks to me. I cannot wait for book 3!

Wes is a complete golden retriever character who dreams big, and this book did him justice. Ada is slightly black cat, who is attempting to prove that she can be successful in her field without having finished her degree. Watching Ada, a city girl from Cali, fall in love with the Wyoming mountains and Rebel Blue, as well as with Wes, was truly so fun.

There were points of this book where the plot just felt rushed, or that didn't feel like they matched the characters. Ada so quickly went from wanting nothing to do with a relationship with her boss to very happily in a relationship with Wes. But it was amazing to see her begin a relationship with his family as well, realizing all of the things she was missing back in Cali. I did feel that the ending felt true to her character, and that was important to me.

I wasn't expecting this book to be Ada and Wes' story -- I was expecting Teddy and Gus for book two! But I really loved this one. I love the mental health representation that Lyla Sage puts forward unapologetically in this series, and I love the strong female characters. Ada isn't afraid to admit that she's career-driven rather than family- or relationship-driven, which is refreshing.

Not having read the first book in the Blue Rebel Ranch series, I saddled up for this Western romance with *Swift and Saddled*. Ada Hart is on the run from a failed marriage and a stint in interior design college. She’s cashing in on a job to renovate an old farmhouse on one of Wyoming’s largest ranches. It’s her big chance to prove she’s got what it takes to follow her dreams.

Enter Weston, the unexpected wrench in her plans. He’s hired Ada to bring his farmhouse dreams to life, but sparks fly faster than a cowboy at a rodeo. Weston is all sunshine on the outside, but he’s got his own shadows to wrestle with.

Lyla Sage cranks up the romance to full steam in this middle novel. Her characters are as full-bodied as a fine wine and just as intoxicating. She spins a delightful tale set against the stunning backdrop of Wyoming’s vast ranch lands. Thankfully, Sage doesn’t just skim the surface of romance; she dives deep into thought-provoking themes and the real-life problems her characters face.

So, grab your cowboy hat and get ready for a wild ride!

'Swift and Saddled' was the perfect second book at Rebel Blue Ranch. Ada is dedicated and independent, and I loved reading about a female main character who was career-driven without remorse, and had to learn to let people in after being hurt. Wes is kind and compassionate and, as Ada remarked, oh so gentle. He was the perfect complement to Ada, and I felt like the chemistry between these two was tangible.

The found family hit so hard in this book as Ada was adopted into Wes’ clan despite fear of rejection at first. I loved seeing all the siblings interact, and the side characters are vibrant additions to this book whilst not being the main focus of what is ultimately Ada and Wes’ story.

The audiobook was rich and both narrators did excellent jobs making Rebel Blue Ranch come to life. There was a slight audio issue during the epilogue, but I think that was a production, not voice actor, issue.

My only slight issue was more of a personal preference, and that is how deeply Wes seemed to fall for Ada right at the beginning of the pair meeting. It was a little too much like love at first sight for me, but as the story progressed and Ada remained stalwart to Wes’ affections at first I didn’t mind it. Overall I really enjoyed the next addition to this series, and all of the laughs, blushes, and good ol’ cowboy country vibes it gave to me.

with a last name like Ryder, there was really only one way this was gonna go.

Lyla Sage has perfected the under 300 page small town romance. convince me I’m wrong. (you won’t). I absolutely loved the tenderness of Wes, And Ada is a perfect reminder of why black cat heroines are SO HOT (and relatable). I love how Wes let Ada learn on her own that he was never going anywhere (sometimes we need to figure it out ourselves).

This was such a good sequel to the first book! I found it to be pretty similar as far as storyline goes but really enjoyed the relationship, family dynamics. character development, and plot. Very heartwarming while also being steamy.

I enjoyed this book and all of the Ryder family. This was cozy and comforting and a quick read. Ada and Wes are adorable and I enjoyed all the real and honest qualities they portrayed. It made them relatable and easy to connect with. Looking forward to book #3!

Book 132 of 2024: Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

After failing out of her interior design program and the disaster that was her marriage, Ada has her own business, and one of the largest ranches in Wyoming just hired her for the most important project of her career. When Ada arrives in Meadowlark, she finds herself in a dive bar where she can’t seem to shake the eyes of a handsome cowboy. When she leads him to the back of the bar, he leaves her with a kiss that most people can only fantasize about. She almost regrets that she’ll never see him again…except it turns out he’s her new boss. Weston is happy now that the mystery woman from the bar is the interior designer for his dream project on his family’s ranch. It’s too bad she wants absolutely nothing to do with him outside of work. Ada is convinced the pull she feels toward Wes will go away, but Wes can’t stop thinking about her. Can they make it through this project without giving in? Or will they both put their dreams on the line for a chance at love?

I am unfortunately quite behind on my @netgalley reads so this is me trying to catch up! I’ve been reading some heavier books/subject matters recently so this book was a fun break from that. I loved the dual point of view that this story was told in! Ada and Wes were such great characters and I loved their relationship and how they truly challenged and brought out the best in each other. I loved that they were able to help each other achieve their dreams while still building a relationship and not sacrificing their goals. The book also had a lot of healthy discussions around depression, therapy, and medication. I love positive mental health representation in books! All of the side characters and Wes’s family were so perfect. This was a fun and light read that still had some substance to it, and I look forward to reading more books by this author!

Just when I thought I couldn't love Rebel Blue anymore, Lyla goes and drops this masterpiece in our laps! Luke + Emmy were darling, but Wes + Ada?
Literal perfection!!
I read Done & Dusted a few weeks ago in anticipation of the author event for Lyla Sage that I went to with some of my Booksta friends; I devoured it and loved it so much that I immediately jumped on NetGalley and requested Swift And Saddled. Shockingly, the publishing gods were in my favor and I was granted the eARC. I jumped right in and was so glad to be back in Meadowlark at Rebel Blue alongside Luke + Emmy and so many other charming characters.
This was such a sweet and sexy slow-burn romance! I fell hard for Wes and Emmy and found them both to be very likable and extremely relatable. I loved the vulnerability shown by each character, particularly the very realistic portrayals of depression/anxiety.
They're very real, very common afflictions that affect so many people, and yet they're still not spoken about enough. Though they can be heavy and sometimes difficult topics, Lyla addressed these themes with such openness, grace, and empathy and still managed to write a book that truly feels like sunshine!
This book had several of my favorite tropes and I was here for it!!
Cowboy romance
Smalltown romance
Forced proximity
Workplace romance-boss x employee
He falls first
Cinnamon roll MMC
Black cat, tattooed FMC
Found family
Home reno project
Depression/anxiety rep
No 3rd act breakup!!

I loved this just as much as the first novel. Amazing tension. I could live happily at Blue Rebel Ranch forever!

I can’t believe I love cowboy romances so much, but Lyla Sage continues to convince me. I can’t wait to keep reading this series.

First off, I’m kicking myself for waiting so long to read this. Once I started, I couldn’t stop.

Swift & Saddled is a love story following a convent king cowboy and focused, charming, and enchanting interior designer.

It’s hard not to root for both of these characters in their pursuit and character development of each other. Plus, the supporting cast is just as great.

Looking forward to contributing this series! I can’t wait for the next two books.

Thank you @randomhouse @thedialpress @netgalley for my free review copy!

📖 Ada goes to Rebel Blue ranch to work on a home improvement project for the Ryder family. She’s determined to go in, do the job, and make a name for herself to launch her business. What she doesn’t expect is to find herself so strongly attracted to Wes Ryder, her new boss.

💭 This is book 2 in the Rebel Blue Ranch series. I love the Ryder family so much! I liked reading Wes and Ada’s story. They had so many sweet moments and I loved that they just couldn’t resist each other. I also liked seeing Ada’s character growth and how she worked through the feelings of her past. I will admit that I did like book 1 slightly more than this one, but I still loved this story. I can’t wait for book 3, I think it’s going to be the best one yet!

📚Read this if you like…
Cowboy romance
Black cat FMC/Golden retriever MMC
Forced proximity
Dual POV
City girl/Country boy
Mental health rep
Boss/employee romance

✍️How I rated other books by this author:
Done and Dusted- 4⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

4,25 Stars

What a wonderful return to my happy place - Rebel Blue Ranch! I fell in love with Rebel Blue Ranch and Lyla Sage's writing with Done and Dusted and the second installment of the series, Swift and Saddled, did not disappoint!

Cowboy romances were never on my radar until Lyla Sage brought me Luke in Done and Dusted and now Wes in Swift and Saddled. And now I can't get enough. Ada, the FMC, was not my favorite but I grew to love her as the book went on. And now I can't wait for the next in the series - take me back to Rebel Blue Ranch, please!