Done and Dusted: A Rebel Blue Ranch Novel, Lyla Sage

Story Blurb

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?

My Thoughts/Opinion

I had heard a lot about this series and finally decided to pick it up. The sexy banter was fun, the characters were engaging and overall I enjoyed the book. The main driver for the FMC to return home seemed to get glossed over and pretty conveniently resolved which I struggled with a little bit. I also thought the "your brother will hate me if we're together thing" thing could have (and should have) been resolved with a simple adult conversation amongst thirty-something year old men. The writing style was fun and I did root for the HEA so at some point I'll likely go pick up the second book in the series.

Favorite Quote:

“There was something in her eyes I hadn’t realized was missing when I’d looked at her before: fire. I started walking toward her, unable to help myself, ready to get burned.”