I absolutely adored Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage! She completely turned my view around on both second chance and friends-to-lovers tropes, which are typically not my favorites, but Sage made me fall head over heels for this book. The chemistry between Camille and Dusty is undeniable, and their journey from estranged to something more felt incredibly authentic and moving.

The glimpses into their first meeting were such a beautiful touch, and I loved the notes they exchanged. It really gave us a sense of the deep connection they once had and how much they had both changed and stayed the same over the years. These small moments were so touching and added a lot of heart to the story.

However, there was one thing I felt was missing. The reason they initially broke up wasn’t explored enough between the characters, and I found myself wanting more discussion on that front. It was a pivotal moment in their past, and I think a little more closure or insight into how they both felt about it would have deepened the emotional impact of their reunion.

That being said, Lyla Sage’s writing is just chef’s kiss. The tension, the romance, the growth of the characters—it was all so well-done. If you’re a fan of second chances and small-town romance, I highly recommend Wild and Wrangled. It’s a heartwarming, emotional ride that will make you believe in love, no matter how much time has passed.

Cam tries so hard to do what she thinks is best for her daughter, toeing the line her parents drew. But Dusty has never stopped loving her and doesn’t want to lose her a second time. The longing! The flashbacks to high school! The dancing around each other while trying to just be friends! What a great ending to this series! Loved it!

so heartwarming! dusty and cam were the perfect way to end the rebel blue ranch series. lyla sage truly captures the reader in a big emotional group hug

To start, thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for giving me this advance copy!

I really hoped that this book would be better than the others. I truly tried to give this book a shot but I think I just don’t care for this author's writing. For me, I was very bored and was not entertained by this book at all. I didn’t care or like anything about the book. I thought it started off interesting at first but it lost its appeal rather quickly. It all just felt bland and I didn’t care for the characters in the slightest. I really wanted to enjoy this series and this book especially but it unfortunately didn’t happen.

Oh, Lyla Sage, I will really miss Rebel Blue Ranch!

Wild and Wrangled is a second chance, touching, emotional romance. A beautiful end to a really fun series.

A fitting end for an amazing series. This is 2nd chance done right. Dusty is hands down the best MMC in this series in my opinion and his relationship with the little one is adorable. This was so good!

I loved this! So much fun, so enjoyable - I want more of this world and hope that Lyla Sage continues to write more romances. Her characters are unique, well developed and relatable. This is in the same style as Elsie Silver, but honestly I will likely revisit these more often!

I enjoyed this a bit more than the other ones I’ve read by this author- and I can recommend if you want something light and with cowboys

3.5 rounded down, it was a great and sweet ending to the rebel blue series but i just don’t think second chance romances are for me. also the third act fight was unrealistic and just frustrated me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a feee eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I have loved the Rebel Blue Ranch series so much, and Dusty and Cam’s story was such a sweet ending. I love a second chance romance, getting those flashbacks are one of my favorite things! Single parent is a favorite trope, and then we have a beautiful and sensitive man?? Love.

Anyone triggered by emotionally abusive and controlling parents should go into this with great care, it should be said that it was handled nicely but was still tough to witness.

Lyla Sage does it again! Another cosy, cowboy romance that will tug at your heart strings and have you rooting for everyone!

I loved finally getting to see more of Cam and who she is and see the parts of her that are in Riley. I am a big fan of second chance romance/ childhood sweethearts so this was one for me!

The character development of both Cam and Dusty throughout this was really well done and getting to jump back to see them together when they were teenagers really showed this development and how much they changed to be ready for each other.

This was a sweet romance set in a cozy town with cozy characters. I don’t think the motivations behind all the characters was that believable at points but if you suspend your disbelief it is a fun and sweet romance.

Lyla Sage has done it again with a second chance romance that will tug on your heart strings. Wild and Wrangled shows that is never to late for your happily ever after, even if it's messy.

The Rebel Blue Ranch series is like coming home. Lyla Sage, you know how to tug at my heartstrings! Cam and Dusty’s story was touching and raw. I loved getting more backstory between the two, and I think the time jumps were the perfect way to tell it. I won’t spend too much time on their story, I don’t want to spoil it! What gets me in this book, and all the Rebel Blue books, are the friendships/family bonds. Lyla Sage perfectly writes such a cozy and loving environment; the characters truly feel like family. Every time Amos arrives at the scene, I’m already weepy with whatever insightful comment he’s about to share with us. This book is no exception. The very end had me ugly crying on the couch at 9AM, happy tears of course! I will recommend this series to any and all who are looking for some joy.

This was by first book by Lyla Sage, it was a lot of fun and I understand why she has a following of readers. I found the characters to be interesting, the band of friends and the why they support each other is also uplifting. Thank you for the great read.

I would sell my left lung for a man like Dusty. The man that he is oh my days, what a man.

Every book Lyla has given us has captured me, but without doubt has this one got me so tightly in a chokehold that I cannot even begin to describe how much I loved Wild and Wrangled. We need to protect Dusty with all that we have because he was the perfect romantic interest for this book, and he was just so precious and soft. Basically I read this book and confirmed that I love Dusty and I need one in real life.

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC!

I feel like Lyla Sage's books always start strong but finish mid. I found this book mostly boring. But I did love the banter from the side characters.

4 ⭐️ I am so sad this series is over!! This series was full of lovable characters, heartwarming found family relationships, steamy romances! Such a fun time! I think Dusty is my all time favorite MMC in this series and the way he gets Cam to open up and let down her guard was such a beautiful thing to read! Also, those notes 🥹 This was in the top two books in the series; it was so enjoyable, couldn’t put it down!

Features:
✨ Second Chance Romance
✨ Small Town/Cowboy Romance
✨ Obsessed Soft Boy MMC
✨ Friends to Lovers
Spice: 2/5

Publishing 4/15/25

Thank you so much to Random House Publishing Group and NetGalley for providing me with this eARC in exchange for my honest review!

This was the perfect ending to the meadowlark series! I loved reading the letters from dusty and the support cam had from the Ryders. I just wish there was more light shed on cam and her relationship with her parents, especially towards the end.

Hot, sexy and a cowboy! Layla Sage has a smoldering writing style and the romance is fascinating. I think the Rebel Blue series is really wonderful and has so many great characters. The romance of Dusty and Camille is hot and spicy. With the old flames finding love again,, the romance of Dusty and Cam goes back and forth in the past and present day. The plot is predictable yet satisfying, as the reward of seeing them ride off together is the happiness reward. Lyla Sage has created a world of romance and sexy stories. I love the cowboy romance. It has so many characters that are three dimensional and attractive. This is a phenomenal love story. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves cowboys and romance.