Fantastic follow up to the rest of the series and has definitely left me wanting more. The relationship between Teddy and Gus was full of sparks in more ways than one! As they both find themselves in an unforeseen dilemma, they begin to get closer and move further away from enemy territory as they begrudgingly team up to help each other out. Full of both super cute and equally spicy moments, this is a must read!

I love a good cowboy romance! Grumpy x sunshine is my sweet spot! I honestly thought I would not make it from anticipation! I loved this so much!

If you're a fan of swoon-worthy cowboy romance, then Lost and Lassoed is a must-read! This charming story follows a spirited heroine and a rugged, brooding cowboy who unexpectedly cross paths in the picturesque small town of Sweetheart, Texas. Through a mix of humor, heartache, and undeniable chemistry, their journey from strangers to something much deeper will have you hooked from start to finish.

The story does a fantastic job of blending witty banter, sweet moments, and just the right amount of tension. The characters are well-developed, with the heroine's fiery spirit perfectly balancing the hero's stoic demeanor. It's a slow-burn romance that feels genuine and relatable, making you root for the couple with every page turn.

This is easily my favorite couple from Lyla Sage's books so far! Their dynamic is everything I look for in a romance—playful, emotional, and just a little bit spicy. Sage's writing is as captivating as ever, painting vivid scenes of Texas landscapes and delivering heartfelt dialogue that pulls you in.

A huge thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC! I absolutely loved this story and can't wait for everyone to meet this delightful couple.

This book is a funny, and sweet and all the things a good romance book should be. It's just a wholesome romance book. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Lyla. Sage. This. This is everything I could’ve dreamed of and more. A single dad x nanny ? Check, angst, banter, enemies to lovers? C h e c k. Grumpy x sunshine vibes ? Check. Sage has absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one, the wit and tension this book is filled with is absolutely exceptional.

I am obsessed with this book and I will be thinking about it for the foreseeable future, the only complaint is that I’ve finished it and now I can’t go back in time to when I hadn’t read it yet. Absolutely fabulous, I will be patiently waiting for book 4.

I was so excited for this story, the build up for Gus and Teddy had me waiting for Lost and Lassoed to come out. Once again, Lyla Sage did not disappoint! This was the perfect story and dare I say my favourite in the series. I absolutely adore Gus and Teddy, their story melted my heart. Can’t wait to get myself a physical copy!

Cowboy romance. Sign me up

I love easy and funny romance.books and this was one of them.
Such a fats and cure reads,
why characters in romance are so blind.

The best in the series ! I cant wait to read the next one.
Grumpy + sunshine just loved Gus and Teddys relationship

5 stars

Lost and Lassoed is the third book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series and focuses on Theodora (Teddy) Andersen and August (Gus) Ryder. These two characters have been at odds for the whole series up until now, and you can just feel the tension sizzling between the two.

Gus, being steadfast and sensible, has never quite taken to Teddy, the childhood best friend of his younger sister, who's antics often landed the two girls in some mischief. And the feeling is mutual. Teddy has always lived life as fun and carefree (when not looking after her ailing father) as she can manage, so butting heads with Gus feels quite natural.

But when Teddy's circumstances change and Gus needs a nanny for his daughter over the summer, the two MCs are thrown together and must learn how to get along. And if romance blooms at the same time, all the better!

I absolutely loved this story! Lyla Sage has written yet another masterpiece that perfectly blends small-town romance with a grumpy, single-father cowboy and a fun-loving, deeply caring and creative fashion designer. Lost and Lassoed truly had everything I love about small-town romance.

Sage's writing was also a breeze to read and hooked me in from page 1. I loved learning more about the side characters' lives while still being fully invested in the MCs. At the time of writing this review, I've read books 2 and 3 of this series; after reading this story, I'm even more eager to go back to read book 1 and to get my hands on book 4 (not yet released).

This book is part of a series, but it can definitely be read as a standalone! Also, I just want to mention how absolutely gorgeous the book cover is! All of the covers perfectly encompass the feel of the story and characters.

Overall, this is a 5-star read for me and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys cowboy romances, small-town romances or the grumpy/sunshine trope. Thank you, Lyla, for writing another great story! I cannot wait for this series to continue.

Disclaimer: I received an ARC from Quercus.

Once again, Lyla Sage can have all my money with this series. This book, just like the first two was pure perfection. I was so excited for Gus and Teddy's story and this did not disappoint.

Getting to understand Teddy and her relationship with her dad was so lovely and watching these two melt each other healed a little place in my heart.

Thank you NetGalley, Lyla Sage, and Quercus Books for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

after reading swift and saddled i was so excited to get my hands on lost and lassoed and i was screaming when i saw the publisher granted my wish!!!

i really enjoy Lyla's writing!! in her previous books we got glimpses of teddy and gus, and their dislike for each other and i was SO ready for their story. i can say i really enjoyed it!!

teddy is lacking direction in her life (oh how i relate) and is looking for her next adventure. then there's gus who has too much on his plate and not enough space or time to do it.

cue in teddy who offers to save the day and take some things off his plate. gus definitely isn't happy at first but ends up singing her praises at the end ;)

they loathe each other but need each other? sign me UP!!!! we all know that under all those feelings, there's actually some love burried!!!

i wish we saw teddy n gus' relationship progress a little slower so we could really dissect their "hate" for each other and see them grow to a romantic relationship. alas it didn't bother me while reading, but afterwards i did think it was a missed opportunity for a bit more depth into their growth as characters!

sweet little riley is a plus >>>>> !!!! the highlight of the single dad trope is def the sweet kid and their moments <3

all in all lost and lassoed definitely hit its marks for me! i had me wanting to keep reading, it had me laughing and swooning and i was ready for the ride!


★★★.75 - arc review

netgalley gave me this arc in exchange for an honest review!

3.5 stars! This is a fun, spicy small town romance and I love the community here and the characters who make up the story. Teddy and Gus have a lot of tension between them, a lot of feelings masked as dislike and it was fun to watch it unravel through forced proximity. They're sweet together and also incredibly hot! The spice in this is great. I haven't read the earlier books in the series yet but I can guess who they focused on so Lyla Sage fans will no doubt enjoy seeing lots of returning names. The way this book also delves into Teddy's feelings surrounding change and her loneliness and this was well written in the story, you can see her love for her friend and her happiness for her but also how Teddy's life is changing as Clemmie's does. I will never say no to an enemies to lovers story and throw in cowboys and it's hard not to enjoy yourself!

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4.5 stars ✨

Teddy and Gus—I love you! Honestly, a small town romance, enemies to lovers and forced proximity? It's obvious from the start that this book was going to be good! And Lyla Sage delivered. Teddy and Gus are my favourite Rebel Blue Ranch couple.

Teddy Andersen is probably one of my favourite FMCs, and so very relatable. She has this incredible personality, she's outgoing, confident, gorgeous, funny. But then deep down, she's struggling with some stronger feelings and is trying to navigate through deeper emotions concerning her future.
She just lost a job she loved with all her heart, and she feels stuck in one place when everyone around her seems to be moving on with their lives so easily. She feels lost, lonely, and sad, because this is clearly not the life she'd envisioned for herself years ago. Even her best friend Emmy, who she'd spend all her free time with, is getting married and isn't very present. So, yeah, suddenly it's all too much, and she doesn't seem to see a way out.

Gus is one sexy, broody, and handsome cowboy, and a hard-working dad to his adorable daughter, Riley. Gus is the brother who puts too much pressure on himself, who puts a lot of weight on his shoulders, and takes on too much responsibility for his own good. He doesn't know what it's like to ask for help, or to put his needs first. There's clearly a lot on his plate; taking care of the ranch, ensuring his brothers and dad are okay, and taking care of Riley. And then one day it all gets too much, and his family insists he gets some help. A nanny, for instance. To help with Riley, at least.
And said help comes in the form of Teddy, much to Gus' dismay.

Teddy and Gus—where to even start. Truthfully, I adore everything about them. Their banter! THEIR. BANTER. These two had me kicking my feet up in the air and made me so giddy. The tension between them, the bickering, the comebacks. Oh my goodness, I couldn't get enough of them!
When Teddy moves to Gus' place to help with Riley, they eventually fall into this familiar and cozy rhythm: their connection grows stronger, they comfort each other, and both of them just feel at peace together.

I was living for the angsty moments between them! And I knew that the moment the line were crossed, it would be incredible! And it was. 🎇
The spicy scenes were hot, and beautiful. And every time Gust called Teddy "Theodora" I was melting inside. THIS MAN CAN MAKE A NAME SOUND LIKE THE SEXIEST THING IN THE WORLD!

I will say, however, that I expected the reason behind their hating each other and etc. would be something... different. More serious even. But definitely not what actually happened. It made me want to roll my eyes and shout "Please, for the love of heavens, tell me there's more to it" (there isn't).

Still, regardless of that I did enjoy this book. I believe the chemistry between the main characters is amazing, the angst is incredible, the attraction is there from the start and gahh, I love them!

Now... am I excited for Cam and Dusty's story, or am I excited?? Because I need this book, like, yesterday!! 🤭

Teddy Andersen has always been able to get away without a plan yet life seems it to be plotting against her. Suddenly, everything feels like it's starting to change. She no longer feels in charge and is wondering whether life is passing her by. When she steps in to help Gus with his 6-year-old daughter, tensions flare between them. Gus Ryder doesn’t have much of a choice as he has to manage his family's 8,000 acre ranch whilst parenting his six-year-old daughter, who is staying with him for the summer.
Another great addition to this series, with two characters who fight from the start. It was interesting to discover their past, which is later revealed and explains their intense feelings. There was plenty of banter between them, as well as tension. The friends to lovers plot worked effectively and I enjoyed seeing how their relationship developed.
This book I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed the first two books in the Rebel Blue Ranch series but this is hands down my favourite. The love story delivered on all fronts and I was absolutely smitten with Teddy and Gus. To be fair, as a single dad and hot cowboy the odds were stacked in Gus's favour but I also fell head over heels for Teddy. She is such a real character - a bit lost in her own life, caring for a sick parent, struggling with the changing dynamics among her friends, ready for a new chapter. The grumpy/ sunshine dynamic is perfect, the tension between them is delicious and seeing their feelings spark then flourish was soooooo satisfying. Beyond the romance, I also loved Teddy's relationship with her dad which delivered some tender moments and brought an emotional edge I just didn't expect. Great stuff.

I've been looking forward to reading Teddy and Gus' story after getting glimpses of them in the previous two books, and I'm so glad I've finally read it! This was such a good grumpy sunshine, enemies to lovers romance, and I really enjoyed seeing how their relationship went from insults and witty banter to a deep, meaningful connection.

Teddy and Gus were both great characters independently, and the two of them together was so sweet. As they started to get closer, you could really see how they were there for one another and understood each other deeply. I also loved Teddy's relationship with Riley and the dynamic that she added to the relationship.

It was also great going back to Meadowlark and getting to see all of the other characters again too! I love the small town, cowboy vibes of this series!

Give me a cowboy romance and I will eat it up, no crumbs left. I have not been enjoying enemies to lovers lately and this made me fall back in love with the trope.

Wow. Simply wow. This is definitly Lyla's best book so far and I am unwell thinking about this series. It's just so good and everything everyone should always look for!

Teddy was amazing from the start until the end and everythng about this book just made me so, so happy.
I couldn't put it down and I loved the caracther development in this book. Both main characthers were so talented and I can't wait to see evryone loving them.

Such a perfect and cute story, READ THIS ONE PLEASE.

Teddy is the spitfire, confident, go-getting girl I wish I had been.  She's unabashedly herself, and won't change to make herself more palatable to anyone.  Gus is dependable, reliable, set in his ways.  That man needs a bit of shaking up to remind him that, whilst he's a tad older than Teddy, he's not quite ready for the old folks home either!

I loved the way that their enemies to lovers, banter filled relationship developed.  It actually kind of reminds me of my husband and I, we both know what buttons to push and where to draw the line. It was wonderful to see the emotion and tenderness that the story between Teddy and her dad, Teddy and Emmy, & Teddy and Gus/Riley showed how fears can be overcome, family can be found anywhere and that just because you fail once, you're not always a failure.

The friendship and co-parenting between Gus and Cam was refreshing to see and the way that they didn't get in the way of each other's happiness and supported each other.

Can't wait to see what happens next!

I love a grumpy sunshine story and this was one with a twist. Usually the grumpy MMC is only nice to the FMC but in this case, he’s even grumpier with her and the FMC is sunshine with everyone but him. I liked the twist.

Anyone who sees Teddy and Gus together would think they hate each other, but really they just don’t understand each other..

He is her best friend’s big brother. He thinks she’s trouble, she thinks he’s a bossy a$$.

When Gus needs help looking after his daughter Teddy seems like an unlikely choice, but in fact she’s perfect. She loves his daughter and gives her something neither he nor his ex can. She brings a creative side that neither of them have and Riley loves spending time with her.

Being forced in to each other’s proximity makes them see how wrong they were in their impressions of each other. Teddy is kind, loving, loyal and creative. Gus is hardworking, caring and a great dad.

Their attraction grows and they both try to fight it at first, but it’s bigger than them both.

I loved watching them go from enemies to friends to lovers. They both gave so much of themselves to others, it was nice to see them take something for themselves.

This book left me feeling warm and fuzzy and was one of my favourite reads so far this year.