This book will capture your heart.

Teddy and Gus don’t get along. Unfortunately for Gus, he can’t manage the life of a single parent for the summer without some help. Unfortunately for Teddy, she’s lost her job and needs some time to regroup. Gus hires Teddy as his nanny and they start to see each other as they truly are beyond their adversarial relationship.

I just loved watching this relationship change and grow. Really seeing how they come to understand just how alike they really are and a little peek at why they are so adversarial to begin with. They come to realize that maybe, just maybe, they can rely on someone besides themselves to shoulder some of the load. Gus has lots of green flags going for him, not the least of which is not trying to stifle who Teddy truly is in the world.

This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year and it did not let me down. I knew from the beginning that Teddy and Gus would be my favourites of Rebel Blue Ranch!

At this point Lyla Sage can do no wrong. The characters of Rebel Blue Ranch are like family and I want to spend more time with them. Lost & Lassoed is the story I was waiting for. Teddy and Gus are two of my favourite characters and their explosive chemistry and banter have been highlights in previous books. They certainly do NOT disappoint, and their love story is utterly charming and memorable. I can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy in November.

Thank you #Netgalley for the arc!

I've liked all of Lylas books so far so I'm not surprised that this one was just as great! They read so quickly and I appreciate that.

What's not to love about an enemies to lovers, grumpy x sunshine cowboy romance? Lyla Sage does such a great job building out the characters while adding the perfect amount of tension and spice.

Lyla Sage has done it again! 👏🏼 (but was there ever really any doubt) The third installment in the Rebel Blue series is hands down my favorite so far. And I had called this back when Done & Dusted was released, like the instant we met Teddy & Gus I knew it in my bones. All that patience paid off, friends. THE WAIT IS/WAS WORTH IT.

Literally every single time Gus called Teddy "Theodora" or anytime they told the other to "fuck off" added actual years to my life. my skin is clear. 😂 my depression = cured. 🤩 Grumpy single (cowboy) dad will never not slap. Without really spoiling anything, I loved that we finally find out more about where the animosity between these two came from and why they've had this insane chemistry the whole time. Respectfully, I didn't find these two insta-lovey at all. I've been waiting since book 1, y'all!! 😤 (lol)

Anyways, reading this book 5 months early (and in less than 12 hours) felt a lot like winning the lottery. Thank you endlessly to Corina @ Dial Press & netgalley for the eARC ♥️ all thoughts are my own!

"roll with the punches, Teddy Andersen. And punch back if necessary"

Thank you to Netgalley for an e-arc in exchange of an honest review!

honored to have this as my 69th book of the year. I'm not a big enemies to lovers fan and Gus and Teddy have never been my favorite characters in the books, and yet this became my favorite in the series??? I giggled, I cried, I gasped. There were such sweet and tender moments and the challenges Gus and Teddy must face individually are so real and evolves them as characters but also their relationship. It's so cool seeing how much better Sage's writing is getting with each of these books. Also, the ending??? I cannot be more excited for the last one!

This book was amazing and I devoured this book in just a few sittings! I loved the character development and how the story progressed.

Eeek!!!! I was so excited for this book, I’ve been swooning for Gus since we first met him. And I was not disappointed! This gave me everything I wanted except I wish it was LONGER! I loved their relationship and Riley! It was just so cute, I would have liked a more slower burn but overall I think it was a great and my favorite in the series!

Thank you so much Dial Press for the eARC!

This was a wonderful addition to Lyla's Rebel Blue Ranch series. Teddy and Gus have such strong chemistry and they were fun to follow along in this book. An enjoyable enemies-to-lovers romance and my favorite of the series thus far!

Okay, so this is my favorite from Lyla Sage so far HANDS DOWN! I love a grumpy single dad, and Gus is the ultimate grump! BUT he is balanced out so well by Teddy who is full of life. And of course, as the story develops, the two realize that they have a lot more in common then they thought. I also loved seeing Emmy and Teddy's relationship develop throughout the book as they grow. Riley is also adorable and I love seeing Gus and Cam co-parent so well together. Overall, 10/10 book! I can't wait for the next one!

Romance books with heart are my favorite read. The enemies to lovers in this felt so well earned. Teddy and Gus snipping and taking digs at each other fueled my love for each of them. There was this intimacy between them, with Teddy taking care of her dad and Gus being a single dad that gave the story strength. But also, Teddy was such a strong character, her personality and her internal struggle is written so well that I as the reader couldn't help but want to keep reading. I had a feeling there wasn't going to be a third act breakup, and there wasn't, but it didn't make the story fall flat. It felt very natural to their relationship. The image and illustration between Done & Dusted and Lost & Lassoed has shifted and expanded so much, and I could see the growth in storytelling from the author. This was 10 out of 10 for me. And the cover being so gorgeous, I cannot wait to have this on my personal shelf at home.

I mean... the cover alone sold me on this book. In addition to it being the third book in one of my favorite series, the cover definitely had me itching to read it.

For two books now, we've swooned over Gus and his single-father broodiness. Seeing him and Teddy slowly fall in love despite insisting that they "hate" each other was so sweet.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I waited so long for Teddy and Gus' story! and I'm not disappointed! When it does not beat Wes' storyline, the character felt more 3D compared to the first two books. Gus is actually tired and prideful as heck ( not a spolier for the latter lol). Teddy is falling into the shadows and withering away like all poets. Their bond is founded on understanding and compassion,

So, a quick recap for this series so far would be this:
Wes and Ada - solid 9/10
Gus and Teddy - 7.7/10
Emmy and Luke - 5/10

Happy reading!

Gus and Teddy's story was well worth the wait! I knew since DONE AND DUSTED that Teddy and Gus were going to serve us the most amazing story and Lyla Sage nailed their explosive chemistry. Teddy has the biggest heart and getting inside her head made me realize how much I see myself reflected in her character. Her emotions and feelings were so real and valid that it had me tearing up at how relatable it was. Gus was also amazing and I loved finally getting into his grumpy head. Gus and Teddy's connection was deep and rooted in understanding each other's responsibilities and the burden, hardship, and loneliness that comes along with wanting to be dependable for the one's we love. I love that they took care of one another and learned to be the pillar of support the other needed. This book was an absolute smash for me and if you're going through a Chestnut Springs withdrawal and missing Willa and Cade, look no further because this book will fill that missing space in your heart.

Oh my goodness, Lyla Sage, the woman you are. I adored this book. This is my favorite. I loved the dynamic between Gus and Teddy and Teddy's relationship with Riley. I cannot wait to read more by Lyla!

I really enjoyed this book and I've been waiting for this tension to come to a head. I thought the pacing of the book was a little strange. The ending felt really rushed and abrupt, while other parts I felt were taking too long. I'm excited for the next in the series!

In the words of my husband while I was reading this book, “you’ve never read a book of her’s that you didn’t love, have you?”
No. No I haven’t. And Lost and Lassoed is no exception. In fact, every book Lyla writes gets better. Writing Wes/Ada’s book before Teddy and Gus baffled me at first. “She set up so much tension for them in her first book?? Why skip them!” I questioned. Oh me of little faith. Lyla was just tightening that string further and further until we just couldn’t wait for it to snap!!! Mission accomplished!

I love Teddy’s vivacious personality, who doesn’t, let’s be real. But her vulnerability and searching for “what am I supposed to do with my life!?” Is so relatable for me and other late-20-something year olds when everyone else seems to be buying bigger houses and popping out babies.

Gus, as much as I love you for your chaps and mustache, I love you even more for how good you are to “your girls”. Swoon. Is single dad creeping into my top tropes? I think yes.

I laughed out loud multiple times, and finished this book in like 36 hours. Worth every second. The only complaint is now waiting for the next book.

All hail Lyla Sage. All hail Diet Coke.

Thank you Net Galley for the ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

THIS WAS PERFECT!

Teddy and Gus (and Lyla Sage of course) delivered such a rewarding enemies to lovers romance. I love Rebel Blue, I love the free spirited character that is Teddy. I love the family dynamics and the friendships. I loved the spice and I LOVED that ending!!!!!

5/5 stars eassssssy.

This book was so much fun. This is the couple who I have been waiting to read about ever since I picked up Done and Dusted! The tension, the banter, the spice, everything was just exactly as I hoped it would be. I will definitely be recommending this book to everyone once it comes out!