Man, I really wish this was book 3 and not book 4 in the series - I felt like it was a disservice to Cam & Dusty's story to have them follow up Teddy & Gus.

Book 3 is where the series peaked for me - so with book 4, I was expecting something that would have to be arguably better that Teddy and Gus' story, and although it was cute - it just didn't get there for me.

Let's break it down:

Firstly, we just don't have the same emotional connection to Cam and Dusty that we do for the Ryders - as both are secondary characters; Dusty especially only appearing briefly in books 2 and 3. Choosing to end the series with lesser known characters; despite how cute they are together, felt like the wrong move for me personally.

I really struggled with Cam as a character - she wasn't relatable and I found her story, albeit it sad, a bit underwhelming and frustrating. And although I ADORED Dusty, and I did enjoy the second chance love trope - she just kind of brought the vibe down for me.

If it had been book 3, I think I would've been a bit more forgiving, but my expectations were sky high after Lost & Lassoed and I can't help but think how much better received both books would've been if the order had been switched.

All in all, I did enjoy the Rebel Blue Ranch series. For the most part, the books and stories got better as they went on.

Thank you so much Hachette Australia for the eARC copy of this book!

Eeek! Love love love the dedication!!

I have been so excited for Cam and Dusty’s story after getting snippets in past books! IDC what anyone says I love a blonde mmc! Dusty honestly sounded so cool and how he was with Teddy in the last one - I knew he had to be amazing in this and boy was I right!

Dusty stole my heart! I have a soft spot for him and West 🥹 His words and the way he expresses them to Cam brought me to my knees! The build up of tension and then the spice hitting was perfect! The inner thoughts of Dusty and Cam made me feel so much more connected to their story than the other characters! I related to Cam so much with motherhood and wanting the best for your child! The heart ache and emotional pull that I got in this book is what I felt was missing from the other books!! I loved all the letters and flashbacks 🥰

So beautifully written! I’m sad that this was the last book of Rebel Blue 🥹 Thank you Lyla for creating this world! The meddling from Amos Ryder, the connections and intertwining of all the characters and the dysfunctional but beautiful family around Riley is truly heart-warming! The perfect cowboy romance comfort series!

Thank you so so much to NetGalley and Hatchette Australia & NZ for the eARC! Adding this to my fave comfort reads 🥹

truly the most bittersweet goodbye for my Meadowlark loves - the end scenes had me tearing up because I've truly loved the journey through these four books & getting to know Rebel Blue Ranch (yes I AM hopping on a plane to Wyoming asap).

Following Cam & Dusty in the last book was incredibly sweet - Dusty made me understand that it is possible to love a blond man (who would have thought??) and watching them unpack their history together and grow was a true joy.

All in all, this was such a solid way to wrap up the series! I would have loved to have gotten more time with Dusty and Cam, as there were moments, particularly towards the end, where it felt quite rushed, but I still loved being back home at Rebel Blue.

“I knew nothing or nobody actually could be perfect, especially not me. But with Dusty, I felt pretty close to it.”

Reading Wild and Wrangled was bitter sweet. I have come to know and love these characters and it is an end to an era. Cam and Dusty were the perfect pair to end the series with.

The angst between these two people was palpable. I could not stop reading because I wanted to know what happened years ago, why did they break up, and how will they move past it so they can both be happy?

I honestly screamed when I received the email from netgalley on a Friday afternoon. So my weekend was fully booked. I finished it 48 hours later and shed a little tear.

“You’re a privilege, Cam. Being in your presence is a goddamn honor.”

I'm not very partial to blonde mmc's but in Ada's words “You don’t have a neck tattoo and a nose piercing and not be good. And don’t even get me started on his little cropped T-shirts.”

Thank you to hachette aus and netgalley for the review copy and to lyla sage for creating not just a perfect book but honestly a series i want to reread over and over again.

We all know I’m a small town, cowboy romance girlie to my core, so it's no surprise that this one has a special place in my heart, I’m not emotionally ready to say goodbye to Rebel Blue anytime soon, so for the foreseeable future, that is where I’ll be mentally.

This book had me tearing up throughout it for a few reasons,

One, it was beautifully written and gave all that second-chance goodness. I adored Dusty and Cam’s story from start to finish. I’m not normally a lover of flashback scenes, but these hit the spot. It just made you love these characters even more

And two, this is the last book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, and I refuse to accept that it's over. I’d do anything to be able to go back and experience these again for the first time.

I was always very curious about Dusty and Cam’s story in past books, so finally getting to see their History was everything and so much more. And Oh my lord.. DUSTY, the man that you are. If you are a lover of acts of service, girls this one is for you!


If you love the below, then you need to give this one a read!

Second Chance
Forced proximity
“It's always been you”
Single mum
Cowboys

While I’m devastated this series has come to an end I’m so thankful Sage created Rebel Blue Ranch. This series is a TEN and this book was everything I wanted it to be and more.

The nostalgia with the past and present tense. The bands, the heart ache, fate and the man. Dusty is a top tier book boyfriend! If you haven't started this series do it now, If you have and have this on my to be brought list do it now!

“Stop flirting with me while I’m still in my wedding dress.”

Camille Ashwood always had a plan. Marrying the perfect man meant securing her daughter’s future, quieting her overbearing parents, and finally putting down roots in Meadowlark, Wyoming. But when her groom leaves her at the altar, Cam’s carefully crafted life crumbles. With nowhere to go, she jumps at the chance to rent the house she’s loved since high school, until she realizes her new next door neighbour is the one man she swore she’d never fall for again.

Dusty Tucker has spent years trying to outrun his past, but no matter how far he went, one thing always remained Cam. She was his first love, his greatest heartbreak, and now, she’s living just a few steps away. He tells himself they can be friends. That he can stay put this time. That he doesn’t still want her.

But as old wounds resurface and long-buried feelings reignite, Cam and Dusty are forced to face the truth: some loves never fade. And maybe, just maybe, the love they lost all those years ago was meant to last forever.

“I’ll love you until we’re dust.” “Until we’re dust,” Cam said back, and I kissed her again. God, I never wanted to stop kissing her. “And even after.”

here—“You Have Stolen My Heart” by Dashboard Confessional—and for a second, I wasn’t in this bedroom.

“MakeDamnSure” by Taking Back Sunday. Another song from one of our mix CDs. Now that I thought about it, every song I heard was on one of our mix CDs.

Dusty and I talked the whole way—about Riley, Rebel Blue, getting the yard ready for spring, a porch swing, Fall Out Boy’s evolution into emo dads—that sort of stuff.

“I’ll love you until we’re dust, Camille Ashwood.”

I can’t believe we have the final instalment of the Rebel Blue Ranch!! such a endearing way to end the series!

“Ash, I’m so mad at you for leaving, but I hope you found your home. I haven’t found mine yet. Dusty”

I want to start out by saying I liked this story but I wanted to love it. It was one of my most anticipated reads for 2025 and unfortunately it just fell a little flat. Don’t get me wrong, the love story of Cam and Dusty was beautiful but I just didn’t find any plot. I thought with their love spanning over the 15 years we would have more tension, more yearning… more something.

That being said… Dusty the man you are!! that man was down bad and I just wanted to see him finally stop running and we did!! Also, Cam finally finding her own feet and standing up for what she loves, I adored it!!
Seeing Cam & Dusty finally come together and work through their past, had me in my feels.

The friendship bracelets, crying!! That was so damn cute 🥹

“I’ve been waiting to hear that for fifteen years,” he said softly. “Thank you for coming back,” I whispered.

bittersweet moment leaving this series, I am going to miss them so much! Picking up each new books truly does feel like coming home.
I do truly love Lyla’s writing and found family aspects.
I’m sure we will hopefully see them again in Lyla’s future works - which I am so excited to read!!

can’t wait to read her future endeavours!!

*3.25* thank you NetGalley & Hachette anz for this arc! 🤍

THIS WAS PERFECT. I love a second chance romance and this didn't disappoint.
Lyla knows how to write a book with the most relatable characters as well as making you feel like you're part of a family.
Dusty is PERFECT, Cam is perfect, this book is perfect!!!

I haven’t stopped thinking about this book since I finished it.

This book was the pinnacle of the series for me. Lyla went out with a bang. The writing was poetic and fun and everything amazing that Lyla gives us through her writing.

Dusty is officially my all time favourite MMC and my new book boyfriend. What 👏🏽 a 👏🏽 MAN 👏🏽. This man is sweet, thoughtful, free spirited and a gem to all those in his orbit. And god was it SOOOO good to finally learn more about Cam. She’s an angel and deserves everything good in the world. Selfless, kind, patient…traits I think many of us could remember to use. Dusty and Cam’s true love for one another standing the test of time was beautiful to read and I’m so glad we know their story now 🥹 The yearning, the true love, the build up was so worth the wait.

I love this world and that bonus scene? It broke me. I sobbed and I couldn’t imagine Lyla writing anything else to end the series (for now) so perfectly.

This was a billion stars out of 5 for me and one of my all time favourite books 🥹

An electrifying romance that pulls at readers heart strings. Full of passion, grit, and a touch of wild, untamed spirit. In a land of rugged landscapes, sprawling ranches, and the high stake rodeo life, the story is as much about the characters’ emotional journeys as it is about their external battles.
Sage’s writing is her ability to create characters that feel as real and compelling as the land they inhabit. Savannah, with her strength and vulnerability, is a heroine you can’t help but root for. Carter, on the other hand, embodies the classic cowboy archetype, but with a depth that makes him impossible to resist. The chemistry between the two is palpable, and their slow-burn romance is a thing of beauty—each moment between them feels earned, never rushed.

I am so sad this series is over. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Rebel Blue Ranch and miss them so much already.

Wild and Wrangled is book 4 of the series and this story is about two of my favourites, Camille and Dusty.

Cam was unexpectedly left at the alter by who she thought was a “safe” option for herself and her beautiful daughter Riley whom was a surprise several years ago. She then runs away from the wedding and the one person whom can calm her down is none other than Dusty Tucker. Dusty just so happens to be her former boyfriend and first everything. Dusty moves around a lot but him coming home to Meadowlark couldn’t have come at a more perfect time.

Now Cam needs to start over her life and moves into a house she has loved her entire life. There’s only one issue, Dusty lives in a cabin on the property.

Dusty has loved Cam for 10 years and they both wonder, can this be forever…?


This story was one for our second chance romance lovers! It was written to perfection.

If you haven’t picked up this series yet, this is your sign to do so!


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars!

Wild and Wrangled review
5♾️/5 ⭐️

MISS LYLA SAGE YOU HAVE WELL AND TRULY OUT DONE YOURSELF 😭🥹
Here I was thinking I was ready for Cam and Dusty’s love story, and I was… but I was not prepared for all the emotions this absolute masterpiece made me feel. My heart is so so full, my cheeks finally dry from tears and I feel all warm and fuzzy. This is the type of “second chance” love I am all about. Dusty brings all the hot cowboy, loyal and downright cinnamon roll vibes. Cam is incredible, she’s learnt to navigate a beautiful life of her own, be an incredible mother and it felt like a real privilege to watch her grow 😭🥹

This story/series will always be one that I hold close to my heart. I’m so sad to say goodbye to rebel blue ranch but I am so excited for the next journey with Lyla 🤍✨

Some of my fave lines
- “Fall out boys evolution into emo dads”
- “It was like everything about her was specifically designed to lure me in and make me want her” (twilight vibes)

Thank you again Lyla, I feel so blessed to have received this as an ARC 🤍✨

4.5 ⭐️
I love the rebel blue ranch series so much, the way Lyla sage writes men is such a green flag, I love the friendships and community she builds within the town and I love how reading her writing makes you feel like your coming home.
Dusty & Cam are teenage lovers rekindling their flame ( flame never went out 🔥) a little forbidden romance, a little friends to lovers.. he falls first, they both fall equally as hard.
This second chance romance is so beautiful, I’m obsessed with the throw back notes and the way dusty had me kicking my legs, I love how cam is smart and independent and what’s not to love about little Riley!!! P.s Amos Ryder needs a book…

I have SO MANY emotions running through my mind right now! Dusty and Cam (or should I say Ash) are the PERFECT couple! They have their ups and downs, but in the end we all know they belong together.

As with all romance novels there is the 3rd act “issue” and I did find that this one was unnecessary. They already went through so much.

My favourite line from the entire book was from Dusty. ”I’ve waited half a lifetime for you, Cam”

And of course the notes! 🥰💖😭🥰💖

Overall this book was well written and a great read for me. I give it a solid 4.5 stars.

4.25 stars!

what a wholesome ending to the rebel blue series!

i’m an absolute sucker for second chance romances and lyla sage from the get go filled this book with such sweet romantic notions, yearning & ‘it’s always been you’ vibes!

i looked forward to the flashbacks as they were so beautiful especially since they intertwined perfectly with the current timeline! and just seeing cam & dusty in two different timelines separated by 15 years you could see that they would find each other no matter what!

dusty is the sweetest, most patient, giving gentleman & i see him being a new book boyfriend for so many! and don’t even get me started on his notes 🥺 i loved seeing cam’s development throughout as she allowed dusty to love her so fully and find her true happiness!

don’t get me started on found family!! the way ALL of rebel blue tried to ship them together & knew they would end up together was so heartwarming! and the wisdom that was filled in this book was top notch!

definitely wish we explored more of dusty & cam’s relationship after the reunion & how they faired in meadowlark!

currently having a rebel blue hangover because i miss the characters so much!

a big thank you to Netgalley, Hacketts Australia & New Zealand | Quercus for providing this arc in exchange for my honest review!

Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage 🏞️🤠♾️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

𝘚𝘩𝘦’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺. 𝘏𝘦’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘨𝘰.

Dare we say Wild & Wrangled is my new favourite @authorlylasage book 👀
I was so excited to return to Rebel Blue Ranch & so sad to see the end of this series - it really felt like going home 🥹🫶

I’ve been dying to get Cam & Dusty’s story and it was so worth the wait 👏 the chemistry, the complicated past, the yearning 😘🤌
Honestly, their second chance romance was absolutely heartwarming. I adored all the notes Dusty wrote for Cam 🥹

This was the perfect “it’s always been her” story but I can’t believe that this series is over!! I loved every second of it & can’t wait to read what Lyla writes next! 🫶

Read this if you’re a fan of:
✨ Smalltown Romance
✨ Second Chance
✨ Single Mum
✨ Friends to Lovers
✨ Found Family
✨ Amos Ryder & his infinite wisdom

Wild and Wrangled
Lyla Sage

She’s the one that got away. He’s the one that never let her go.

‘We went in two separate directions, but roads that go opposite come back together all the time.’

Rebel Blue Ranch is such a safe haven to me, like you’re just catapulted into their little wholesome ecosystems and you really wish for nothing more.

“There’s always the possibility of things going wrong, Cam. That’s what makes love a risk, but there’s just as much of a possibility of things going right.”

Even if second chance romance isn’t your go to trope, you can’t help but be invested in these characters - including all the found family along the way!

“I’ll love you until we’re dust, Camille Ashwood.”

This was the conclusion to the Rebel Blue Ranch series and any romance fan should add them to their TBR. Easy, fun, satisfying romance with genuine heart and community.

“Has anyone ever told you to enjoy the journey?”
“No,” I answered honestly. “No one’s ever said that to me.”

Who knew being called “Atta girl,” would be so hot? 🥵 Dusty, Dusty, Dusty. What a guy, even from high school, he had conviction and integrity and he was special.

“And when you knocked that girl down?” Dusty winked at me. “Hot!”

“No. You’re a privilege, Cam. Being in your presence is a goddamn honor.”

(Posted review to my instagram 11th April 2025)

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I absolutely love second chance romances and boy did Lyla Sage do this to perfection with Dusty and Cam!

Dusty and Cam were high school sweethearts with a case of right person wrong time.
But Dusty never stopped loving Cam, it was always her and the man was DOWN BAD 😍😍😍

I loved the dual timelines to gain a deeper understanding of their relationship.
The angst and tension between them was sizzling.

The perfecting ending to the the Rebel Blue Ranch series 🫶🏻

Wild and Wrangled is a great conclusion to such a fun series!

Here we see Cam and Dusty find their Happily Ever After, with a second-chance romance.
The high school flashback scenes were my favourite.