Review by beckyyreadss - Lost and Lassoed

beckyyreadss 's review for:

Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage

5.0

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 as well as Elsie Silver’s Chestnut series, I read the other books in this series, I enjoyed it but was waiting and hoping for more. This book was exactly what I wanted, and I am loving forced proximity within books at the moment.

This book has two points of view. The first is Teddy Andersen and she doesn’t have a plan. She's never needed one before. She's always been more of a go with the flow type of girl, but for some reason, the flow doesn’t seem to be going her way this time. Her favourite vintage suede jacket has a hole in it, her sewing machine is broken, and her best friend just got engaged. Suddenly, everything feels like it’s starting to change. Teddy’s used to being a leader, but now she feels like she’s getting left behind, wondering if the life she lives in the small town, she loves is enough for her anymore. The second point of view is Gus Ryder, and he has a lot on his plate. He doesn’t know what's taking care of his family’s 8000-acre ranch or parenting his spunky six-year-old daughter, who is staying with him for the summer. Gus has always been the dependable one, but when his workload starts to overwhelm him, he slips up and admits that he can’t manage everything on his own. He needs help. However, his little sister’s best friend, the woman he can’t stand, is not who he had in mind. But when no one else can step in, Teddy’s the only option he’s got. Teddy decides to use the summer to try and figure out what she wants out of life. Gus, on the other hand, starts to worry that he’ll never find what he needs. Tempers flare, tension builds, and for the first time ever, Gus and Teddy start to see each other in a different light. As new feelings start to simmer below the surface, they must decide whether or not to act on them.

I loved this book. I adored the romance between Gus and Teddy. I will forever love enemies to lovers with forced proximity especially when there is a child involved who loved the person the other one hates. I love there was past tension with them previously and they were openly communicating about it. Especially when Teddy said, “You can kiss me, but don’t walk away again.” Like thank you for calling out past actions and that Gus actually listened. Riley was so funny and the one time she swore was so comically and brilliant. I wanted to hug the Teddy so damn hard. As someone who is constantly questioning if I'm behind in life or if I would ever find love, I felt seen, and no one was holding my hand when I was feeling seen. Teddy was badass and fun and really clever with her words. I love that she is practically afraid of no-one but if someone breaks down those walls, she is terrified of getting close to anyone besides Emmy. I hated Gus in the first book, he was such a tool, but as I read this book, I understood him more and fell in love with him. He was trying to be everything at once, and he was on his last legs and then Teddy just trying to trip him up. I love the character development from both of them and how Gus realised that he needed to ease up on some responsibility and Teddy realised she is more than a sales assistant and to allow her creative freedom to happen. There was no miscommunication, lots of flirting/arguing, cute moments that had me kicking and screaming and giggling like a five-year-old.

The epilogue was mean as hell as seeing Dusty’s part in this book has made me want more. I swear to God, I want some grovelling from Dusty and hope to God that Graham stays away.

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