Lyla Sage has absolutely nailed the enemies to lovers trope! The most perfect book for Gus and Teddy!! Since book one I was so inlove with both Teddy and Gus!

We all know Teddy and Gus hate each others guts, Gus is the handsome, small town, grumpy single dad and Teddy is the loud, vibrant, happy go lucky small town girl. We follow Teddy's story line and it brings to the surface she is struggling that everyone is moving on with their lives and she seems to have no direction and when the unimaginable happens she jumps to take that step back and enjoy summer before getting her head down and finding her direction and that step back means spending the summer with single dad Gus!

I absolutely loved reading how Teddy and Gus helped each other through the summer and watching them balance each other out whilst peeling each others layers away (And peeling other things!)! The passion and chemistry between them was something else and it was written so beautifully and along with the insight of there relationship from the get go has the rated 5 star plus for me! I also absolutely loved that the way they used to treat each other changed from enemies to lovers but still kind of stayed the same but changed to banter! They just go perfectly together!

The plot was incredible and it really was the perfect book for them!

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read and review!! <3

While I'm usually not a fan of the single dad x babysitter, the characters Gus and Teddy really made that work for me this time! I absolutely fell in love with them and their struggles, they felt super real and I couldn't help but also fall in love with their story!

This series is just the cutest!! I will probably pick up every book that Lyla writes. I've said it before and I'll say it again - I just need them to be longer!!

Lyla Sage can do no wrong! My goodness, this was worth the wait! I knew it would be hot, but I was not prepared for how heartfelt Gus and Teddy’s story would be. I absolutely LOVED getting to know them better, and their vulnerability was so pure and raw. The spice was spicing. I mean, it was PERFECTION! I honestly didn’t want this book to end. I could read about these two forever. A very special shoutout to our Little Miss Sunshine, Riley, who is just an absolute joy, and I adored her being such a big part of this story. As always, Lyla Sage has left me wanting more, and I genuinely can’t wait for the next book!

<b>“But just because you thought you’d be ‘settled’ by now— whatever that means— doesn’t mean you’re behind. Maybe everyone else is just ahead.”</b>

I really enjoyed this book!
What I liked so much about the previous books was the openness and the pure emotions and fortunately that was also the case in this book!

The main characters were both very nice and I saw how they complement each other. The tension between them was palpable and when the first kiss finally came I was giggling.

They both have such sweet, caring fathers who are also not afraid to show emotion and discuss a difficult subject.
The side characters were also very nice and I felt real close friendships that also feel very real because they do not always agree with each other.

<b>“Luke is my fiancé, my partner, my everything. But you’re my soulmate, Teddy Andersen, and I’m the luckiest girl in the world because of it.”</b>


A moment that really sticks out to me is when Teddy is completely out of sorts after something that happened and it always annoys me when the main characters have sex instead of a good conversation or just take care of each other.
Luckily this wasn't the case in this book! Gus took such sweet and good care of her. When he started washing her hair I really melted for a moment.

<b>“You try to carry everything by yourself even though you don’t have to. It has to be heavy, even with your arms.”</b>

I would definitely recommend this book and can't wait for the next book with Cam! (loved the little plot twist in the end)

What can you expect:
🐎cowboys
🐎ranch life
🐎small town
🐎grumpy vs sunshine
🐎very sweet fathers
🐎great side characters
🐎nanny
🐎single dad
🐎very cute kid
🐎creative fmc
🐎dual pov
🐎spice
🐎tension
🐎age gap
🐎sisters best friend

Love this series! Gus and Teddy's story was the one I couldn't wait to get my teeth into and I wasn't disappointed. I loved the way they bantered with each other, and the grumpy/sunshine trope worked soooo well here! Made me laugh and swoon in all the right places. August is such a grumpy git and it makes his arc all the sweeter to read.

I loved this story and found the unraveling of the Gus/Teddy relationship delightfully satisfying

I identify with Gus and so recognise that Teddy is his other half, that she has all the things that Gus needs to be whole, and vice verse.

I adored the interactions with Riley and secretly want Amos and Hank to be my dads.

I adored Emmy and Brooke’s story, felt a little adrift and incomplete with Ada and Wes bus this story puts me back in a fab place with this series and I’m excited to see what happens with Dusty and Cam

The Plot: 5/5 The Characters: 5/5 The Setting: 5/5 The Writing: 4/5

Thoughts:

4.5 rounded up 🤩🐎
Oooh I’m so grateful that I didn’t need to wait until NOVEMBER (!!) to read this 3rd book in the Rebel Blue Ranch Series. But now I’m desperate for Cam & Dusty’s story which isn’t getting released until JANUARY 2025 (!!)

I loooove how each book in this series covers all four siblings in the Ryder family and their love interests. It makes for such enjoyable reads and entices you to keep reading the next one! Also this is my fave cover yet 🤠 Teddy’s suede tassel jacket :’)

This was such an enjoyable story & Lyla Sage’s writing has improved so much with this 3rd book.

Thank you NetGalley & Quercus Books for the arc 🤗

"Drink some water," I said. The glass I'd gotten her was still mostly full. "Do you need anything else?"
"I'm good," she said. "Thanks, Daddy".
"Fuck off with that," I said, but I couldn't help smiling.

DADDY. FUCKING. GUS.

*kicks feets*

I was both excited and anxious for this book.

I loved Gus and Teddy the moment they started arguing with each other in book 1, and I needed their story to be perfect. AND LYLA SAGE DELIVERED.

A single dad x nanny romance was the perfect story for them. The plot, the development, the tension was so well-done and you can see the growth in Lyla Sage's writing. This is definitely her strongest book to-date. This book

Gus x Teddy have to be my favourite in the series and Lyla has set the scene for book 4 perfectly. I am beyond excited for Dusty x Cam's book.

This book includes:
- Dual POV
- Single daddy x nanny
- Banter
- Small Town Romance
- Grumpy x sunshine

"Lost and Lassoed" has truly captured my heart. Lyla Sage has an incredible talent for building characters and crafting a world in Meadowlark that feels like home. I devoured this book in a single day, unable to put it down.

While Wes has become my favorite male character in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, it’s Teddy who has completely stolen my heart as a female protagonist. Lyla has created a character in Teddy that resonates deeply with me, making me feel seen and understood, especially in relation to the feelings of being left behind as others around you get married and have children.

I only recently ventured into the romance genre, particularly cowboy romances, with "Done and Dusted" serving as my introduction. Since then, I am committed to reading and supporting any book Lyla Sage releases, as she consistently creates lovable and unforgettable characters.

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

Ohmygod this was the best one yet !!!
When I finished the arc of 'Swift and Saddled' and got a little snap shot of Teddy and Gus's story I almost screamed with excitement, when I got approved for the ARC of 'Lost and Lassoed' I think I did let a mini scream out.
To say I had high standards going in would've been an understatement, first off, I loved seeing all the build up between Teddy and Gus in the past two books, the banter, the tension AHHHH.
Despite my high standards going in this book did not disappoint, I completely abandoned my exam study in favor of smashing out this book in a couple of hours, it was so much fun. Not only was there humour, soft moments and great tension, but the conflicts where characters actually acting their age and coping like adults!? Loved to see it. Although (kinda spoiler?) broke my heart to see Emmy and Teddy have a little fight (it was literally one scene with a slight disagreement and they made up right after, but it made me anxious okay!). We got some cute domestic moments, as well as a severe case of eldest child syndrome from both characters, Gus especially (might have felt a little called out me with my three jobs and full time uni but I'm not gonna think about that too hard).
And because I do this when going through reviews, the tropes ✨✨:
- best friend's brother
- enemies to lovers (although I am a person who only considers enemies to lovers to be valid in fantasy books cause girl there was no actual murder here so it was more dislike to lovers when really they just teased each other obsessively and were really horny)
-single dad
- dyslexia rep (love the subtle rep in these books !)
- small town
- care-giving (i do not know if this is a trope people look for but Teddy is primarily looking after her sick dad so might trigger some feels in people!)
Overall was an amazing addition to the series, can't wait for the next one!

GAHHH I'm so in love with cowboy romance books and no one is doing it like Lyla Sage, While Done and Dusted remains my favourite Rebel Blue novel, this one is a close second. The chemistry between Gus and Teddy is ELECTRIC and the strong emphasis on family in this book was so heartwarming and a wonderful way to drive the story. The characters are really what make these books shine, along with the witty banter (Gus and Teddy truly came alive with their snarky dialogue), and the small-town setting. It's rare that a book feels like home, but this is a perfect example of one that does, because as soon as I picked it up I felt like I was gearing up to visit one of my favourite places and meet some new (and old) friends. Would I have liked a *little* more plot to break up the character-heavy scenes? Perhaps. But do I think this book is wholly binge-worthy and heartwarming as is? Absolutely I do. And I cannot wait for the next installment in this series!!

If you have read the previous books in the series I would imagine you will be like me and have been looking forward to this match up for some time...it has been on the cards!
It was fun and spicy and with oh so much banter and laugh out loud moments I couldnt put this book down. I am not sure a moustache has ever been appealing to me and that may have been my one point of issue with our MMC. The story between Teddy and Gus is a mix of tropes best friends brother / enemies to lovers / maybe even a hint of second chance but it seems to all fade away pretty quickly without much drama.

I received this book as an ARC and provide an honest review.

Although this is the first book I've read from this series, I loved it and all the characters. The book is incredibly engaging, with no dull moments, and you're always eagerly anticipating the next chapter. I appreciated that there wasn't an unnecessary third act breakup. The characters knew what they wanted and just needed space to work things out in their own minds, in a healthy way. I would say the only downside was the ebook format: it was poorly formatted and had some errors, but this didn't make me enjoy the book any less, it was just a bit confusing at times.

Lost and Lassoed
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♾️
Thank You Quercus Books for this early copy Arc of Lost and Lassoed.

This is my top book of 2024 up until now I am so invested in this series in these characters and this story so much that I never want it to end, I want it to expand on each and everyone of there lives in the future im that obsessed!

This was my favourite so far in the series I was waiting for Teddy and Gus’s story and it was everything I wanted and more! I absolutely loved teds character she was just absolutely amazing and seeing Gus’s sweet side really made me love him more! I cried a few times and it takes a lot for me to get that invested in a book that it makes me cry I just love this whole story they have my heart.

When I got to the end and seen that Cams story was coming next well I absolutely jumped for joy! I can not wait infinite stars for this whole series.

I devoured this series in the span of just a few days. Thank you so much NetGalley and Quercus for a digital ARC of book 3.

We got to know Teddy and Ryder in the previous books, but now it's their turn to fall in love. The two of them couldn't be more different, and if they end up near each other, they might end up killing the other. However, when Teddy needs a job and Ryder needs a nanny, it seems the perfect solution for their friends having them work together.

Teddy and Ryder though don't think so. However, the more time they spend together, the more they realise they complement each other's lives and personalities. It doesn't take long for them to fall in love, but now they need to deal with the friends and family who might not be as happy for them.

This book is full of angst, and the verbal war between Teddy and Ryder is hilarious. The book ends on a cliffhanger, so I can't wait to read what will happen in the next book.

I will start by saying I enjoyed this book, I love this series and these characters, and I can't wait for book 4. However, I was maybe a little disappointed, I felt there was something missing, maybe I needed a little more enemies before lovers lol. It could be that I have been anticipating this book so much after reading about Teddy and Gus in the 1st two that maybe I was expecting more tension or angst or something.

Maybe I needed a little more enemies before the lovers. BUT… don't let that deter you. That's just MY feelings on it. It doesn't take away from the story or that I really did enjoy the book.

Teddy and Gus hate each other. The 1st two books of the series were filled with their digs at each other, and it was honestly brilliant. Teddy always had a comment to make, and Gus always had a comeback. So when Gus' workload becomes too much and he has his daughter full time for the summer, his family makes him take some help. That help happens to be Teddy as a part-time babysitter/nanny. Teddy has just lost her job and already feels behind in life compared to other people, so working for Gus is not appealing, but she adores his daughter Riley and figures hanging out with this cute kid can't be bad, even if she has to put up with her grumpy dad.

As Teddy takes care of Riley and spends those more quiet moments at night with Gus, they are finally able to see a different side to each other. A side that they both understand, as Gus has the responsibility of the ranch and his daughter and Teddy cares for her sick dad. Being responsible for so much around them allows them to start to lean on each other. 

I love a single dad trope, but one of my biggest hates is that they also usually always have ex-wife or baby mama drama, and I LOVE that we don't get that in this. It's such a relief to read a single dad romance with no ex trying to sabotage the relationship or cause problems. In fact, Rileys mum, Cam, is fully supportive of Teddy and Gus' relationship. Gus and Cam are amazing co-parents who care deeply for each other like family, and they ultimately just want each other to be happy.

Overall, I absolutely recommend this entire series!!

I’ll take a grumpy cowboy any day…
As the saying goes you know, save the horse…😉
I loved being back in the Rebel Blue world! Gus was the grumpy,co-parenting, older sibling trying to hold the whole world on his shoulders. Then in comes absolute powerhouse, hurricane Teddy and just transforms his and little Riley’s life for the best. They both just fit so well together that I wanted more!!
It was hilarious seeing the others react to Gus and Teddy falling in love. Absolutely top notch!
I highly recommend, the book delivered with the romance and whole lot of wholesomeness 🩷

p.s v excited for the next one! Cam and Dusty I’m already in love!

<i> Thank you Netgalley for the eARC!!
#LostandLassoed #NetGalley <i>

Thank you so much for the ARC.

My absolute favourite out of the series, Teddy has been my favourite character since book one and I’m so happy with this, it is done so well🫶🏼

Lost and Lassoed - Lyla Sage

I devoured this book in two sittings, I couldn't get enough of the characters. I felt the head clashing and personality differences worked so perfectly together. Teddy is louder than life and Gus just needed to accept what was right in front of him. Having read one other of the books in this series it was nice to revisit these characters, but it is not necessary to have read the other books to enjoy this one as a stand alone. Thanks so much Netgalley and Quercus Books for this e-arc in return for my honest thoughts and opinions