Lost and Lassoed: A Rebel Blue Ranch Novel (Book 3) by Lyla Sage

Lost and Lassoed (Rebel Blue Ranch, #3) — Lyla Sage

New York Times Bestseller
She thrives in chaos. He prefers routine. The only thing they have in common? How much they hate each other.
An ELLE Best Book of the Year

The vibe

Hot-summer small-town romance with enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, and that delicious “we’re fighting because we feel too much” energy—plus a single-dad hero who’s barely holding it together.

What it’s about (spoiler-light)

Teddy Andersen has never been a planner—she’s always been a go-with-the-flow kind of girl. But lately the flow is… rude. Her favorite vintage suede jacket is torn, her sewing machine is dead, her best friend just got engaged, and suddenly Teddy feels like life is moving forward without her. She loves her small town, but she can’t stop wondering if it’s enough—or if she’s getting left behind.

Gus Ryder is the definition of dependable. He’s juggling his family’s massive ranch and a summer with his spunky six-year-old daughter. He’s used to being the one who handles everything… until he can’t. He needs help, whether he likes it or not.

Unfortunately, the only person available is Teddy—his little sister’s best friend, and the woman he can’t stand.

Forced to work together through one long, hot summer, their tempers flare, the tension spikes, and the lines between irritation and attraction start to blur. For the first time, Gus and Teddy see each other clearly—and it’s way more dangerous than either of them expected.

Because if they give in, it won’t just be a fling.
It’ll be a fire.

Tropes & hooks

• Enemies to lovers
• Forced proximity / working together
• Single dad rancher
• Best friend’s brother-adjacent (family close ties)
• Opposites (chaos gremlin x routine king)
• Emotional vulnerability + high heat

Perfect for readers of:

• Elena Armas
• Elsie Silver
• Small-town romance with banter, heart, and burn-it-down chemistry