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A review by beckyyreadss
Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I wanted to read this book because I am loving cowboy romances and as well as Elsie Silver’s Chestnut series, I read the first book in this book, and I enjoyed it and was ready to go back to Rebel Blue Ranch. This book was adorable, but I'm still waiting for more.
This book has two points of view. The first point of view is Ada Hart, and she is a city girl through and through, so the last thing she needs is a man to take care of her. Not anymore. After failing out of her interior design program and the disaster that was her short-lived marriage, Ada clawed her way up from rock bottom. Now, the only person she trusts is herself, and that has gotten her further than other people ever did. She has her own business, and one of the largest ranches in Wyoming just hired her for the most important project of her career. When Ada arrives in Meadowlark, she finds herself in a dive bar where she can’t seem to shake the eyes of a handsome cowboy. When she leads him to the back of the bar, he leaves her with a kiss that most people can only fantasize about. She almost regrets that she’ll never see him again . . . almost. She wasn’t expecting him to be her new boss. The second point of view is Weston Ryder, and he is a happy guy. Even happier now that the mystery woman from the bar is the interior designer for his dream project on his family’s ranch. He feels like he has just hit the jackpot. Too bad she wants absolutely nothing to do with him. Ada is convinced the pull she feels toward Wes will go away, but Wes can’t stop thinking about the way her mouth felt on his. Even though the walls are coming down around Rebel Blue, Ada’s walls are firmly in place. Can they make it through this project without giving in? Or will they both put their dreams on the line for a chance at love?
This book was so fun and flirty, and I enjoyed the romance between Ada and Wes. I wanted to hug Wes so much for what he has been through and I'm glad he wasn’t ashamed to talk about his depression with Ada. I love the Ryder Family, if they would like to adopt me that would be fantastic because I love their family dynamic and found it hilarious that none of them can keep a secret and knew about Ada and Wes almost instantly. I love Amos, I would love for him to meet someone and to settle down. I love Ryder Day that sounds so cute and fun, and it had an adorable backstory. I loved that Ada felt stupid for leaving, I thought it was going to be like all romance books where there is a silly third act breakup, and it almost happened, but it was just Ada overthinking.
I still have more questions than answers, why did Chance ring Ada randomly after two years? Why on earth did those two get married when it was clear they hated each other? Who is Riley’s dad?
I am assuming we are going to get answers about Riley in the next book as Lyla has slowly been introduces more of the couples, but we are two down with two to go and I cannot wait to get back to Rebel Blue Ranch.
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and Gaslighting