I don't know how I'm going to handle the end of this series that has come to mean so much to me. Lyla Sage is unmatched when it comes to capturing 20 something emotions/feelings. I high key relate so much to Teddy's struggle with feeling left behind while all her friends are moving on to the next thing in life. Teddy is such a fun character too. She's loud, a bit unpredictable, hot as hell, and not afraid to tell you how it is. She's honestly Gus' "worst nightmare," because he loves having a plan. But as always sometimes the best things in life are unexpected. 

My favorite part of L&L isn't the off the charts chemistry and smut (though it's amazing as usual for Lyla Sage), it's actually the soft moments as Teddy and Gus get to know each other beyond their pre-existing best friend's brother relationship. Gus gets to see just how much Teddy cares for everyone around her (especially Riley) and Teddy gets to be the one who he lets his walls down with. They're just so cute y'all!!! 

Lost and Lassoed is not just a romantic love story; it's one of familial love between parents and their kids and platonic love between two best friends. I think my favorite thing about the Rebel Blue Ranch series is that every book mentions how Teddy and Emmy are soulmates. I've been lucky enough to find the other half of my platonic heart in my best friend, and I wouldn't have it any other way. 

I have been eagerly awaiting Gus and Teddy’s story and, as expected, I devoured this book! 

Gus’ grumpy cowboy vibes were everything. Just call me ‘Teddy, baby’ 🥵🥵

I really liked that this story had some more tension and conflict compared to the first two

Bring on Cam and Dusty!! 

❤️Enemies to lovers
❤️Best friend’s brother
❤️Single dad
❤️Small town overflowing with sexy cowboys & cowgirls
❤️Emotional and heartfelt
❤️Sweet family dynamics
❤️Age gap (8 years)

I have a sneaky suspicion that a Lyla Sage book is going to take first place as my book of the year for the second year in a row. I thought Lyla might have lost her sparkle after I read Swift and Saddled but she’s come back with a real bang and I absolutely adored this book.

I don’t always like to compare books but I couldn’t help but compare this to Heartless by Elsie Silver. This is what I wished that Heartless had been. They have a similar blueprint so if you liked Heartless you’ll probably love this but Lyla has an extra special way of tugging at your heartstrings that I didn’t feel when I read Heartless.

L&L was sweet, wholesome, sexy and incredibly easy to read. All our favourite characters are back and it was packed full of soul and friendship and love in all forms.

I would recommend it if you loved Heartless by Elsie Silver but wanted a little more angst and a whole lot more heart.

Amount of spice:🔥🔥3-4 scenes
Explicitness: 🌶️🌶️🌶️Open door and explicit 

Finally. From the start of this series, I’ve been desperate for Teddy & Gus to get their happily ever after and, finally, it’s here! Lost and Lassoed is fast-paced and straight to the point, and I love that. Teddy and Gus have a passionate relationship, and it was so nice to see them channel that passion into something other than hate, to give each other the time of day to understand one another and find common ground.

I am in a very similar stage in life to Teddy. I am the ‘single friend’. My best friends are my priority but their priorities are their husbands and partners. I understand. I get it. I wouldn’t want it any other way, and yet I’m lonely. I’m happy for them, and sad for me. I love their partners (most of them), but I miss my friends. As is the case when you read about a character who is so similar to you, I was able to reconcile with my feelings while reading Lost and Lassoed because I know that I can’t be the only one who feels this way, not if Lyla Sage has been able to write about it. That has made me feel less guilty and selfish, and I think I needed that. I just hope I can keep reminding myself about it. And, hey, maybe I’ll find my Gus one day!

What I appreciate about Teddy and Gus finally falling in love is that they jump straight in. There is very little hesitation. It’s like they both know they’ve had the slowest of all slow burns (seven years in fact) and it’s now or never. They may have tripped up a little and they may not completely voice their feelings, but their intentions from the off (or from the next day at least) are clear as day. I love that. We need more of that.

Their chemistry has been evident throughout the series, but is even more obvious now. There wasn’t a whole heap of spice in the book, but the sex scenes we did get showed so clearly how well they knew each other and how compatible they are. It was hot while respectful, and what is sexier than that?

The book is very fast-paced and I actually wish it was a bit longer so we could bask in the romance a bit more. It would have been nice to maybe have some more interactions with Wes too.

I noticed a number of continuity errors and typos which is a shame, particularly the former, although I think they would be less noticeable to someone who wasn’t reading the whole book in a day (oops). Teddy’s outfit when she goes to the hospital (leggings and a hoodie morph into jeans and a t-shirt) as well as the number of wildflowers Riley chooses (fifteen becomes twenty) are two that I remember.

All in all, I really enjoyed this book. I love the family unit, and the chemistry was gorgeous. Geddy forever!

Lyla!! How dare you have me crying throughout this book while on a plane. Right from the first page I knew this book would be a favorite of the year. I connected with both Gus and Teddy (in different way) so much that it hurt. This book was everything I had hoped for and more. I have been dying for Gus and Teddy’s story since the beginning of Done and Dusted. Their chemistry was electric in spite of but also because of their snappy banter. Reading their relationship evolve and develop into this deep love felt like two puzzles pieces clicking into place. They just saw each other in ways that the rest of the world didn’t. I loved that they were that safe space for each other, that they felt they could let someone else take care of them, help them. Aside from their love story, this book is once again a love letter to families (and fabulous dads)- found and biological, how they blend into something beautiful. This book is perfection, everyone needs to pick up a copy.