A stunningly sexy cowboy romp, this story is all heart and fire. A hugely enjoyable read, Lyla Sage has nailed it!

After Gus Ryder accidentally forgets his daughter Riley at soccer practice while his coparent is out of town for the summer, his family convinces him that he needs some help. When Teddy Anderson loses her job at the local boutique, the Ryders convince Gus that hiring Teddy to be Riley’s live-in-nanny for a few days a week is the perfect solution, despite that fact that Gus and Teddy can’t stand each other. But, as Gus and Teddy spend more time together, their negative assumptions about one another begin to shift; they start to open up to each other and witness how much they both deeply care for the ones they love. Gus and Teddy aren’t typically relationship people, so as their growing mutual attraction for each other nears its breaking point, Gus and Teddy must decide if acting on their desires is worth risking their hearts.

Lost and Lassoed is the third book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series and an “enemies to lovers” smalltown cowboy romance featuring the single dad with nanny, grumpy with sunshine, and forced proximity tropes. It deals with themes and topics like parenthood, work life balance, family, appearance versus reality, health, friendship, love and heartbreak, fear of failure, art and creativity, change versus tradition, and loneliness. This would be a great read for fans of Heartless and Wild Eyes by Elsie Silver, The Off-Limits Rule by Sarah Adams, The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey, Love Unwritten by Lauren Asher, The Nanny by Lana Ferguson, In the Weeds by B.K. Borison, and To Hate Adam Connor by Ella Maise.

Firstly, author Lyla Sage describes the setting of Lost and Lassoed (Meadowlark Wyoming) in such beautiful detail that it creates a vivid picture in my mind; I absolutely loved getting to revisit Rebel Blue Ranch whilst I was reading! I’m a huge crafter, so I loved that Teddy was so creative and into projects like painting, decoupage, sewing, fashion design, and embroidery (including embroidering flowers on her jeans, which I definitely want to try out!) with a highlight moment involved a sweet and sentimental embroidery project that Teddy creates for Riley. Enemies to lovers is one of my all-time favourite tropes, so I really enjoyed both Teddy and Gus’ needling and spicy chemistry. It was great how the ending of Lost and Lassoed set the stage for the next book, Wild and Wrangled, which is about Riley’s mother and one of Gus’ friends. Furthermore, I appreciated that the main characters in Wild and Wrangled were present throughout Lost and Lassoed as it made me really invested in and excited to read their story when it comes out in April 2025—I have already added it to my TBR list!

One negative for me was that I felt like Lost and Lassoed was kind of slow to start; having already read the first two books in the series, I found that I was already very familiar with Teddy and Gus (and all of the Rebel Blue Ranch characters) and therefore didn’t need a lot of the background that was present at the beginning of the book. However, this does make it so that Lost and Lassoed can be read as a standalone, which I’m sure readers who are new to the Rebel Blue Ranch universe will appreciate.

Overall, Lost and Lassoed was an enjoyable read and would highly recommend it to fans of spicy contemporary enemies to lovers and grumpy with sunshine romances!

The story of Teddy and Gus - she is fun and he is a grumpy single father. They don't get along but when he needs help over the summer he is convinced to give her a chance. Once they start to get to know each other will they change how they see the other? I liked how it was told from both points of view. Looking forward to the next book in this series.

This book was everything and more!!!

Lyla you continue to smash it out of the park with this series! We were waiting for Gus and Teddy for SO long and this was a masterpiece!

I was laughing I was tearing up! Lyla always manages to write a book readers can connect too!!

I cannot wait for the next book!!!

I absolutely adore Gus and Teddy. Rebel Blue Ranch has a special place in my heart. the found family aspect of these books is what draws me in every time. i just love it!! The dynamic between gus and teddy is perfect. they fit so well together. both of them are caregivers at heart and so full of love for everyone they care about! Their banter is so good and i love that since they came from always being aggressive with each other to falling in love, they were still able to have that sort of teasing and playfulness in their relationship knowing that it wont scare the other away. they did it out of despise why not do it out of love!! Absolutely loved! I can't wait for the next one (I don't want this series to ever end)!

Before I read this book, I wasn’t hugely keen on either Teddy or Gus, but honestly this might be my favourite pairing so far now I’ve read it! I love how Lyla manages to convince me to be so invested in these fictional characters, like I love them all??

Lost & Lassoed follows Teddy & Gus from “enemies” to lovers, while I use enemies loosely, I did love their jibes & banter at the beginning despite how exaggerated it was! Although it softened slightly throughout the book, I appreciated that they remained true to their original characters by the end.

Plot wise, it’s very light as you would expect, a quick easy fast paced read!

Can’t wait for the next one!

Book three in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, and I devoured every single page.
This series introduced me to cowboy romance and it has become a quick favorite to recommend.
We are introduced to Teddy and Gus in book one - as background characters, but could quickly see their strong hatred towards one another was really a list filled haze. I love how the characters were actually enemies to lovers, and that they really could not stand each other, but soon realized that they both offered so much more than first meets the eye. I loved Teddys sass, youthful wild side, independence and bond with her father, and Gus’ strong, get things done, reliable and firm nature. These two may not match on paper, but in this novel they taught each other a lot.
So easy to read, spicy, fun and a sweet Outback romance. I cannot wait for the next book.

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!! 🤭