Western romances are a classic part of the genre. Romance publishing has long loved tales of the open plains and the stoic but protective ranchers who protect their loved ones as much as their land. It was often seen as a more retro part of the genre, one that fell out of favor in recent years as things like paranormal and contemporary romance grew in popularity. Now, they're making a comeback in large part thanks to the Rebel Blue Ranch series by Lyla Sage.
Sage started out as a self-published author, but the response to her work was so enthusiastic, especially once it went viral on BookTok, that her series was snapped up by The Dial Press and quickly became a New York Times bestseller. Readers were drawn to her retro covers, her slow-burn tension, and her gorgeous cowboy heroes who will have you chanting “yee-haw” in no time.
With the Rebel Blue Ranch saga coming to an end this summer, there’s no better time to check out the series and fall in love with your own special cowboy.
Done and Dusted: A Rebel Blue Ranch Novel
Clementine “Emmy” Ryder worked hard to get out of her hometown and become an independent person. Unfortunately, her dream career of riding horses has come to an end after an accident makes it impossible for her to get back into the saddle. Now, she has no choice but to return to Meadowlark, Wyoming, the last place on earth she wants to be.
Luke Brooks is Meadowlark’s most notorious bad boy. Everyone in town has a story about him and they're all true. He's also the unofficial fifth member of the Ryder family. Being the best friend of Emmy's older brother means that he knows her intimately. But it's been years since he last saw her, so when she walks into his bar, he's bowled over by the beautiful horse girl who is 100% off limits. But he's never been a rule follower, and it becomes increasingly difficult for him to stay away from Emmy. Maybe the bar owner and notorious playboy is exactly what Emmy needs to help her get back in the saddle.
Swift and Saddled: A Rebel Blue Ranch Novel
Ada Hart was a born and bred city girl, but she needed a change. After her brief marriage fell apart and she dropped out of her interior design studies, she had to claw her way back to normalcy. That led her to starting a brand new business, and now, one of the largest ranches in Wyoming has just hired her for the biggest job of her career. When Ada arrives in Meadowlark, she finds herself in a dive bar where she can’t seem to shake the attention of one very sexy cowboy. Why not indulge in a single night of passion? What's the worst that could happen? Well, that cowboy could turn out to be your new boss.
Weston Ryder thinks he's hit the jackpot when the gorgeous tattooed woman he kissed in the bar is revealed to be the interior designer for his dream project on his family’s ranch. But she wants to keep it professional. She can't risk losing her heart or this job. Wes wants to prove her wrong and show that he's serious about the undeniable chemistry between them. But it'll take more than that for Ada's barriers to crumble and for her to let Wes into her life for good.
Lost and Lassoed: A Rebel Blue Ranch Novel
Teddy Andersen likes to go with the flow and move through life without a plan. That's served her well for years but now she's feeling adrift. After her best friend announces her engagement, Teddy wonders if it's time for her to make some big changes and leave her beloved home town.
Gus Ryder has a lot to deal with this summer, between helping to run his family's 8,000-acre ranch and looking after his six-year-old daughter. He needs help, and his sister's best friend seems like the ideal candidate. Teddy decides to use the summer to try and figure out what she wants out of life. Gus feels equally as lost, and the more time they spend together, the more they find themselves looking at one another and thinking that there's something between them worth exploring. But is it just a summer fling?
Wild and Wrangled: A Rebel Blue Ranch Novel
Camille Ashwood had big plans for her future. She was going to marry well and ensure that her daughter enjoys a good life in Meadowlark. But then her groom stood her up at the altar. Now, Cam's husband-less, homeless, and hopeless. Finding out that her dream house is available for rent feels like a much-needed win. There's only one problem: the neighbor.
Dusty Tucker has yearned for Cam for years, but promised to stay far away. She was engaged, after all. But now she’s single and living next door, and he can't stay away from her, even if he tried. It's been ten years since they first met. Maybe first love deserves a second chance.
