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.

Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read an early copy of this book! Actually, this is my first Lyla Sage book and the first I've read in this series. I truly enjoyed it and can't wait to get the other three books in this series to catch up with those characters' stories. I love a good second chance romance and this book had a good storyline, a little spice, romance, and character buildup.

Lyla Sage is the best. I have loved all three of these books. The story of Cam and Dusty is so good. I was hooked with the first page of the book.

This book was incredible! I could not get enough of it. This was Lyla's best book so far! Whatever comes next from Lyla, I will read for sure!

Wild and Wrangled is my favorite of the Blue Rebel Ranch books that I've read. This second chance romance is executed so well using the dual timeline structure. It's sweet, it's hot, it's romantic(!!) -- I devoured this book so fast. I do find the [over]use of pet names to be distracting; the one used in W&W isn't too bad but it's something to consider if you know you don't like it!

Absolutely loved this book! I devoured each of the other books in this series in one sitting and this was no different. Loved how this series explored all the family relationships and how even though I knew how it’d end, I got to enjoy the journey anyway. Looking forward to seeing what the author writes next.

it was only fitting that my first arc of 2025 was the last book of my favorite series in the world <3 i feel so much love and nostalgia knowing ive come full circle all the way from done and dusted to now wild and wrangled... cam and dusty's story was so so so sweet, fulfilling in every way that second chances tend to be and why i love them so much. the second that cam moved to meadowlark, dusty was there for her.- he was carrying her bag and books, showing up to her soccer games, driving her around, etc... MY HEART. knowing that dusty knew from the start that cam needed that care, that thoughfulnesss, that loveeeeee. young love is just everything good and pure in this world and watching cam and dusty come back to each other and their love was everything i needed. not many people would have handled what happened to cam at the beginning of the story so well, but cam had meadowlark, and she had the ryders, and she had rebel blue ranch... all of which enveloped her in the love and support she truly needed to finally go for the happiness that she had always wanted. that good, sweet love from that good, sweet man dusty !!! all in all, if you love lyla's work- you will love cam and dusty, and you will love the end of these series <3 god its so painful to say that... but rebel blue ranch above all !!! all my love to you lyla <3

Miss Lyla Sage totally knocked it out of the park with this fourth and final gem in the Rebel Blue series! I was practically doing cartwheels when I scored an early copy—I'm pretty sure I let out a full-on squeal at my desk! Cam and Dusty's tale was the fix I desperately needed, and It delivered! Their journey is a gorgeous whirlwind of emotions. Amos Ryder's nuggets of wisdom had me gasping and mulling over love's wild and wonderful twists. I even shed some Happy Tears while closing the book (which is a rare event for me!). Honestly, "Wild and Wrangled" feels like a heartfelt love letter to Meadowlark and all the characters we've adored throughout this series. If you haven't jumped into this series yet, what on earth are you waiting for? And if you're all caught up, I can't wait to chat about this masterpiece with you all! Mark your calendars—April 15th is the day!

ARC BOOK REVIEW

Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage
4 STARS

Thank you so very much The Dial Press, for the #free eARC of this book! I love this series, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to read this book early.

SYNOPSIS: “Camille Ashwood had always loved a plan. Her latest was her best yet. She was going to get married so she could secure her daughter’s future, get her overbearing parents off her back, and finally start building her own life in small town Meadowlark, Wyoming. Easy, right? But when her groom doesn’t show up to the wedding, Cam’s life is turned upside down—

Dusty Tucker has spent nearly all of his adult life running. Running from what, though? More like who: Cam Ashwood. But ever since he returned home last year, the girl who was his first, well, everything has become a woman seemingly determined to keep him at arm’s length. But now she’s single and living next door. Dusty wants to show her that they can be friends, and that he can stay put.

Despite her best attempts to stay away, Cam realizes that being close to him is like slipping on her favorite jeans. Nearly ten years after they first met, Dusty and Cam begin to wonder if their first love can also be their last. And this time, will it be forever?”

REVIEW: I’m so glad to do back to Rebel Blue Ranch once more! I love these characters and this town. I’m a bit sad that it is coming to an end with Wild and Wrangled.

With this narrative, we get to see a bit more of two somewhat tertiary characters from the first three books: Cam and Dusty. Slowly, over the course, of the narrative, we get to hear a bit about their past while seeing how they act towards each other during the current timeline. I really enjoyed that we learned about teenage Cam and Dusty through Dusty’s notes to Cam: notes passed in class, letters he wrote while traveling the country, and more.

In true Lyla Sage fashion, this book with fun of heart, hope, love, and a bit of spice.
By now, with the fourth book, we have a fun cast of characters that are quite established, which adds to the cozy, small-town world of the series.

It was a bit harder to get into the story of Cam and Dusty than some of the other pairs in this series, but once I was there, surrounded by the Ryder family, it felt so easy to live in this book for a while.

Publisher: The Dial Press
Pub date: 4/15/25

Dusty Tucker wins first place for UNMATCHED, YEARS-LONG YEARNING, Y’ALL.

this was absolutely precious — a second chance romance between two high school sweethearts that let time and circumstance come between them — and the first Lyla Sage book to knock it out of the park for me.

The story starts out with an instant hook — Camille, after being left at the altar by her parent-approved fiancé, runs smack dab into her high school ex (who was drowning his sorrows at the love of his life marrying another man, of course). and Dusty, the perfect, thoughtful man he is, knows exactly how to comfort Camille — fleeing town, gas station clothes, and Chili’s margaritas. The perfect man DOES exist — not to mention he’s got a slutty little nose ring, copious tattoos, and rocks crop tops while baling hay around the ranch. THIS IS THE FEMALE GAZE IN A NUTSHELL.

Absolutely adorable in every way, with the angstiest, piniest dual POV chapters mixed with flashbacks from their high school days (NOTE PASSING!!!! Soccer games!!!), this is literally chicken soup for the romance reader’s soul — the way Dusty loves and has always loved Camille is nothing short of devotion, and the way Camille struggles to let herself love and be loved without strings after a lifetime of parental pressures and neglect is a satisfying and touching journey.

I thoroughly enjoyed this from start to finish, but some flashbacks felt out of character, the ending was a bit abrupt and rushed, and if you’re hoping for more of an emotional resolution in other aspects of Camille’s life, like her relationship with her parents, you might feel a bit shortchanged.

But broadly, this was so, so cute, and the bonus chapter at the end will especially hit hard for anyone who has read and loved the series from start to finish. a deeply satisfying, wholesome ending for the Rebel Blue gang, and one that’ll leave you cyberstalking your high school exes to see if they could possibly ever compare to the man, the myth, the legend, Dusty Tucker. (Spoiler alert: they can't.)

A big yeehaw to Dial Press for the opportunity to read an early copy of this — off to change my Hinge parameters to nose-ring-wearing cowboys only.

Camille Ashwood has a plan to marry, secure her daughter’s future and make her parents happy. But when her fiancé leaves her at the altar, her life takes an unexpected turn. Finding herself living next door to Dusty Tucker, her highschool sweetheart, sparks old feelings and unresolved issues. Dusty, who has been running from his past and his feelings for Cam, now faces the possibility of rekindling their relationship. Their journey is filled with emotional tension, as they navigate the complexities of their past while discovering if their love can withstand the test of time. With a blend of second-chance romance and small-town charm, this story revisits old and new characters at the Rebel Blue Ranch.

Oh man! I LOVED "Wild and Wrangled"! Camille is a strong, relatable heroine who embodies resilience while facing life's challenges as a single mother. Her character development resonates with readers, making her journey feel authentic and engaging. Dusty is the quintessential broody hero, and his deep-seated feelings for Cam add layers to their relationship that I loved and found myself hoping (right along with Dusty). I would say it is kind of a slow burn at the beginning, but then….whooooo-boy! Their connection is hot. I love their history and I wanted the backstory just as much as Ada did. The small-town ranch vibes are great, like the previous three books. Readers will be left swooning, rooting for Camille and Dusty’s happily-ever-after as they soak up their rekindled romance and watch news spread around town. I really like the family connections, the strong friendships and the hilarious characters. I’m sad that the series is over, but grateful that it was spread out over four books. The cover is to die for. It’s got the best vintage vibes that I have seen on a romance cover in a very long time.

I have been wanting to read their story since we were introduced to their little tension filled love fest back in Ada and Wes’s book! Such a cute story, full of second chance romance, close proximity, a single mom romance trope, and a man who is utterly OBSESSED with the FMC. Such a great book to end the Done and Dusted series on! Loved all of these books. ♥️

I don’t think Lyla Sage can do anything wrong honestly.

I loved this book and felt that it was a perfect ending (though I hate that it was an ending) to the Rebel Blue Ranch series. I thought second chance romances weren’t my thing but apparently I was wrong.

I loved Cam, and saw myself in her a bit. She’s a single mom doing her best to be everything she didn’t have. And while she makes some mistakes and struggles - I think all of those things made sense for her character. It made her relatable and understandable.

What can I say about Dusty except for that I love him and every man should yearn like Dusty does. The fact that he understood and admired Cam’s choices - all of them (IFYKYK) - was what solidified everything for me.

Could you make an argument that the third act conflict was a little silly? Sure, but so did all of the characters. Wes and I had the same reaction. Could you maybe want more from the plot line with Cam’s parents, perhaps. But I personally felt that the moment we got was the moment Cam needed, and I can respect that. Not all of us want or need a big “f you” moment, sometimes the lack of that is what’s needed.

I can’t emphasize enough how much I loved these books. I was sobbing at 2am in bed over it being the end. And I will be reading everything that Lyla Sage publishes.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for the eARC!

i have literally put of reading this for months now because i didn’t want my time at rebel blue ranch to end. i finally got myself together and i’m fighting myself for not reading this one sooner.

like all of our beautiful couples at rebel blue, it was an honor reading about cam and dusty’s story. i love reading about a strong woman, and that’s exactly what we get with cam. she’s such a real character and it’s so easy to relate to her and her feelings. dusty reminds me of teddy, a lot. i think they’re characters that aren’t necessarily misunderstood, but definitely underestimated. and like teddy, i loved seeing dusty prove to everyone that he isn’t what they think he is, without jeopardizing who he really is.

i loved reading about their love. i love seeing how raw and real their relationship is and getting the backstory about their past. i think this book finished the series off beautifully. i absolutely love cam and t- i mean dusty. it was an honor to read and review before everyone else gets a chance to love up on it.

i want to thank netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity. love live rebel blue, i’ll love and remember you until i’m dust.

Dusty and Cam met and fell in love as teenagers. They believed they could overcome all the obstacles placed in their way, but ultimately they fell apart.

Fifteen years after they first met Cam is now a single mom and she has just been left at the altar, but surprisingly she’s not broken-hearted. At least nothing in comparison to her heartbreak over Dusty.

Determined to get her life together for herself and her daughter, Riley, Cam believes the safest thing to do (for her heart) is to stay a safe distance from Dusty. Which is easier said than done in a small town full of people rooting for them to get back together.

I loved Dusty; he was so sweet, incredibly patient, and kind. Cam was stubborn and reluctant to ask for help, but Dusty - the person who still knows her better than anyone else - was the one person with whom she could truly be herself.

Dusty and Cam’s second chance romance was incredibly satisfying and the perfect end to the Rebel Blue Ranch series.