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Average rating3.8
She’s off-limits, but he’s never been good at following the rules. Discover the sizzling, small-town brother’s best friend romance that went viral on TikTok—now a special edition with an exclusive sneak peek at the next book in the series and a Q&A with the author! “A sweet slow burn . . . sunshine in written form.”—USA Today bestselling author Lana Ferguson For the first time in her life, Clementine “Emmy” Ryder has no idea what she’s doing. She’s accomplished everything on her to-do list. She left her small hometown of Meadowlark, Wyoming; went to college; and made a career for herself by doing her favorite thing: riding horses. But after an accident makes it impossible for her to get back into the saddle, she has no choice but to return to the hometown she always wanted to escape. Luke Brooks is Meadowlark’s most notorious bad boy, bar owner, and bachelor. He’s also the unofficial fifth member of the Ryder family. As Emmy’s older brother’s best friend, Luke spent most of his childhood antagonizing her. It’s been years since he’s seen her, but when she walks into his bar and back into his life, he can’t take his eyes off her. Despite his better judgment, he wants to do a whole lot more than just look at her. Emmy’s got too much on her mind to think about romance. And Luke knows he should stay away from his best friend’s younger sister. But what if Luke is just what Emmy needs to get her spark back? Or will they both go up in flames?
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3 primary booksRebel Blue Ranch is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2023 with contributions by Lyla Sage.
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look... it was a good book okay...
but lately the romance books i've been reading have been lacking so much in conflict (this one included)
like idk i'd rather have a shitty ass miscommunication plot that lasts 10% of the book, a rushing to the airport to see her cliche, ANYTHING, over this - They meet > they fall in love > that's it.
4.5 Stars
It was so cute, I loved it. Its a Small Town, Brothers Best Friend, Cowboy Romance book with good spice. Also duel POV.
Clementine “Emmy” Ryder has no idea what she's doing so she moves to back to her home town Meadowlark, Wyoming. Where Luke Brooks is Meadowlark's most notorious bad boy, bar owner, and bachelor. And her brothers best friend.
“Emmy Ryder might have been in like with me, but it was then that I knew I was falling in love with her.”
This was such a fun read! Also, how cute are the vintage vibes that the cover gives?! I love it so much! Done and Dusted follows Emmy Ryder, a champion barrel racer who returns to her hometown following an accident, and Luke Brooks, Emmy's brothers best friend and local bar owner. The two start spending time together around Emmy's family's ranch, and although they fight it, their chemistry is undeniable. This is brother's best friend romance goodness! There is great tension between the characters and amazing banter. The romance is hot and spicy— the mouth on Luke Brooks is