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emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Swift and Saddled is the second book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series. This was a quick, spicy read! Had unexpected moments of depth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse, Mental illness
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Weston ❤️🔥 Ada
This story contains Themes of Depression, loneliness, divorce.
Wes is the type of cowboy that knows what he wants and is willing to wait patiently for it (for her😉), he’s gentle hearted and a horrible chef.
Ada is a city girl who calls the butterflies in her stomach “stupid bitches”, she’s creative, and has been misunderstood as icy and bitchy her whole life.
I love Ada’s type of humor, and I enjoyed so much seeing her find her safe space and her friendships form. The quote that turned up my likeliness of this couple was “For years, I had desperately wanted someone to just..be..with me. To sit next to me while the power was out and weather the storm together”. I’m sooo lucky to have my someone ❤️🔥 and after I read that I was like “ok FINE I’m happy for their love” lol
Did I like this better than the first? No. Am I completely invested in the Ryder family? YES!
This story contains Themes of Depression, loneliness, divorce.
Wes is the type of cowboy that knows what he wants and is willing to wait patiently for it (for her😉), he’s gentle hearted and a horrible chef.
Ada is a city girl who calls the butterflies in her stomach “stupid bitches”, she’s creative, and has been misunderstood as icy and bitchy her whole life.
I love Ada’s type of humor, and I enjoyed so much seeing her find her safe space and her friendships form. The quote that turned up my likeliness of this couple was “For years, I had desperately wanted someone to just..be..with me. To sit next to me while the power was out and weather the storm together”. I’m sooo lucky to have my someone ❤️🔥 and after I read that I was like “ok FINE I’m happy for their love” lol
Did I like this better than the first? No. Am I completely invested in the Ryder family? YES!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Death of parent
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
WES. FREAKING. RYDER.
Yeah I’m in love, this book was FANTASTIC. Wes is the perfect mmc and I’m so glad we got his story for the second book in the Rebel Blue series! I was hooked from page one and stayed hooked until the very last word of the epilogue. I enjoyed watching him and Ada’s relationship blossom and how much the relationship helped both of their characters grow through their issues.
Although there were times I wasn’t a fan of Ada, I had a soft spot for her trying to move on from her past and grow into her independence. I LOVED that Emmy, Teddy, and Cam were such an integral part of Ada’s storyline and how close they all became throughout the story.
There’s something about book boyfriends named Wes because in the last couple of books I’ve read (cough Better Than The Movies cough) Wes’ have been the best. Wes had so much heart, he was so gentle with Ada (and firm when needed 😉), and he made it very easy to fall in love with him.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the love story it told!
Yeah I’m in love, this book was FANTASTIC. Wes is the perfect mmc and I’m so glad we got his story for the second book in the Rebel Blue series! I was hooked from page one and stayed hooked until the very last word of the epilogue. I enjoyed watching him and Ada’s relationship blossom and how much the relationship helped both of their characters grow through their issues.
Although there were times I wasn’t a fan of Ada, I had a soft spot for her trying to move on from her past and grow into her independence. I LOVED that Emmy, Teddy, and Cam were such an integral part of Ada’s storyline and how close they all became throughout the story.
There’s something about book boyfriends named Wes because in the last couple of books I’ve read (cough Better Than The Movies cough) Wes’ have been the best. Wes had so much heart, he was so gentle with Ada (and firm when needed 😉), and he made it very easy to fall in love with him.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the love story it told!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Mental illness
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
this series is only getting better…might need to save a horse sometime soon
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Mental illness
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wanted to read this book because I am loving cowboy romances and as well as Elsie Silver’s Chestnut series, I read the first book in this book, and I enjoyed it and was ready to go back to Rebel Blue Ranch. This book was adorable, but I'm still waiting for more.
This book has two points of view. The first point of view is Ada Hart, and she is a city girl through and through, so the last thing she needs is a man to take care of her. Not anymore. After failing out of her interior design program and the disaster that was her short-lived marriage, Ada clawed her way up from rock bottom. Now, the only person she trusts is herself, and that has gotten her further than other people ever did. She has her own business, and one of the largest ranches in Wyoming just hired her for the most important project of her career. When Ada arrives in Meadowlark, she finds herself in a dive bar where she can’t seem to shake the eyes of a handsome cowboy. When she leads him to the back of the bar, he leaves her with a kiss that most people can only fantasize about. She almost regrets that she’ll never see him again . . . almost. She wasn’t expecting him to be her new boss. The second point of view is Weston Ryder, and he is a happy guy. Even happier now that the mystery woman from the bar is the interior designer for his dream project on his family’s ranch. He feels like he has just hit the jackpot. Too bad she wants absolutely nothing to do with him. Ada is convinced the pull she feels toward Wes will go away, but Wes can’t stop thinking about the way her mouth felt on his. Even though the walls are coming down around Rebel Blue, Ada’s walls are firmly in place. Can they make it through this project without giving in? Or will they both put their dreams on the line for a chance at love?
This book was so fun and flirty, and I enjoyed the romance between Ada and Wes. I wanted to hug Wes so much for what he has been through and I'm glad he wasn’t ashamed to talk about his depression with Ada. I love the Ryder Family, if they would like to adopt me that would be fantastic because I love their family dynamic and found it hilarious that none of them can keep a secret and knew about Ada and Wes almost instantly. I love Amos, I would love for him to meet someone and to settle down. I love Ryder Day that sounds so cute and fun, and it had an adorable backstory. I loved that Ada felt stupid for leaving, I thought it was going to be like all romance books where there is a silly third act breakup, and it almost happened, but it was just Ada overthinking.
I still have more questions than answers, why did Chance ring Ada randomly after two years? Why on earth did those two get married when it was clear they hated each other? Who is Riley’s dad?
I am assuming we are going to get answers about Riley in the next book as Lyla has slowly been introduces more of the couples, but we are two down with two to go and I cannot wait to get back to Rebel Blue Ranch.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Abandonment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Gaslighting
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Did I listen to this mainly cause Teddy Hamilton narrated? Yes.
I really struggle with insta-attraction as a starting point for a romance, like they meet in a bar and are then kissing in the back of said bar without really much conversation? idk it's not my vibe
But I did like where the romance went ultimately, I thought Ada's journey back to love after being in an awful borderline abusive marriage was well done. I super loved how supportive Wes was and how he helped her on said journey. Also appreciated Wes being a character with depression who openly talks about it.
I really struggle with insta-attraction as a starting point for a romance, like they meet in a bar and are then kissing in the back of said bar without really much conversation? idk it's not my vibe
But I did like where the romance went ultimately, I thought Ada's journey back to love after being in an awful borderline abusive marriage was well done. I super loved how supportive Wes was and how he helped her on said journey. Also appreciated Wes being a character with depression who openly talks about it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death of parent
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Gaslighting
all toxic/emotional abuse is from Ada's prior marriage