I’m always a sucker for a small town romance, and in late 2023 one of my favourites was Lyla Sage’s Done and Dusted.

So when I requested and somehow received an advanced copy of of Swift and Saddled for an honest review, it jumped to the top of my (ever growing) TBR.

Returning to the Rebel Blue Ranch, Swift and Saddled tells the story of Ada Heart and Weston Ryder.

Ada is an interior designer in search of a new start and Weston is one of the brothers we got to know in book one who hired her… they just don’t know this when they meet at the bar the night before the job starts.

This dual pov book really tugs at your heartstrings with their romance. He definitely falls first, and then some- but she’s not far behind.

Ada’s personal growth free of the big city is joy to read. Her rediscovering who she is and what she is capable of on her own is very powerful. Seeing Weston’s dreams become a reality is heartwarming, he grows so much as a character through this story, both in his love for Ada and his passion for the Ranch. This book does touch on themes like depression, but handles them so well.

With a delightful family and found family aspect, cast of strong reoccurring characters and plenty of spice, this sequel really lived up to the hype and I can’t wait to read book three.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this advanced copy to review. All thoughts and opinions are honest and my own.