Done and Dusted

A Rebel Blue Ranch Novel

By: Lyla Sage

Narrated by: Aaron Shedlock, Stella Hunter

Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

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 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?

©2023 Lyla Sage (P)2024 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“This steamy read delves into the world of forbidden love set in a small hometown. With plenty of tension and heat, this book will definitely keep you up at night.”—Wide Open Country, “The 20 Best Books of 2023, according to BookTok”

“Done & Dusted is a sweet slow burn that feels like sunshine in written form.”—Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author

Sweet Story

Done and Dusted is a brother's best friend with steam.. These characters have chemistry, and I really enjoyed the story.

The audio was really good and an easy listen. If you are looking for a palate cleanser, this is a good one to listen to. The narrators did a wonderful job with this story.

Amazing cowboy romance!

I loved reading Done and Dusted and I fell even more in love with this story after listening to the audiobook.

Emmy and Luke will forever be one of my favorite book couples. I completely melted listening to chapter 19 and had to keep myself for shedding tears in chapter 24 on the treadmill. (Yes, that’s right. I almost started crying on the TREADMILL this chapter is so perfect).

Can’t wait for the others!

Nice love story! Quick listen. I loved Luke and Emmy! Steamy sweet and funny! I can’t wait to listen to the others! Narrators were great!

Loved it!!

This is my first book by Lyla Sage and it definitely won’t be my last! I loved this one so much! If you love small town, brothers best friend romances this one won’t disappoint you one bit! I was hooked from the very beginning! It was a true one sit listen! I listened to the entire book. The narrators were so good! I felt like I was a part of this book! I’d did play out like a movie in my mind! The only bad thing I would say is that it ended! I wasn’t ready for Emmy and Luke’s story to end! I can’t wait for the next book! I definitely recommend Done and Dusted!

Fun read!

I thought the flow was great, character details were awesome too. Easy story to follow and finish.

Wow!!!

Hooked me by their meet cute at the bar!!! 💕 Can’t wait to read the rest in the series!!!

Simply perfect.

This will be my yearly reread from now on. I absolutely adore this book. Luke and Emmy have a special place in my heart.

Small Town Greatness

Writing review on my reread/listen of the audio in prep for book 2, Swift & Saddled, coming out in a couple days. These narrators, Aaron & Stella, did a great job with Luke & Emmy! Was a great listen!

Emmy, Luke, Meadowlark, & The Rebel Blue Ranch make for such a cute, sweet, & spicy read! I love a brother's best friend secret relationship, and this one doesn't disappoint! Emmy is pretty much forbidden fruit for Luke, who is best friend's with Emmy's brothers, but when she returns to her hometown after a riding accident, he is drawn to her! They grow closer than they ever hav when he helps her deal with her anxiety and panic around riding, & I just love their relationship! Luke is Emmy's calm at times she needs it, & Emmy sees past Luke's bad boy/screw up reputation.

Also, their chemistry and the spice is SPICING! Whiskey...IYKYK!! PHEW!

My heart, oh my gosh

I’m going through a hard time in my relationship right now & I just needed to hear a live story that goes the distance. This book was like a cushion my heart could rest on while listening to it.

I love the ADHD representation

this book made me feel seen and I love the representation of ADHD it's very well done and brings a different light