Review: Mosey on over to your local bookstore and get your hands on this stellar sequel!

“Swift and Saddled” follows Ada Hart, a city girl who refuses to be saddled by a man, not after the disaster that was her short-lived marriage. When Ada arrives in Meadowlark to be the interior designer for one of the largest ranches in Wyoming, she can’t seem to shake the eyes of a handsome cowboy in the local dive bar...except he turns out to be her boss—Weston Ryder. 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?

I love “Done and Dusted,” but what I feel for this book is on a whole other level! It absolutely blew me away. 

The mental health representation in “Swift and Saddled” is fantastic. As someone with major depressive disorder, I really resonated with Wes as a character. I enjoyed reading chapters from his perspective and connected to his fears surrounding his mental health. He is so open about how his depression ebbs and flows and I understood him on a deep level, which I feel doesn’t happen very often with male characters. He is definitely a golden retriever personified and I adore the way he respects Ada’s boundaries, champions her dreams, and loves her for who she is. Weston Ryder IS the blueprint!!

Ada and her “black cat” personality have a special place in my heart. I definitely related to her struggle to feel a sense of belonging. Nothing made me more emotional than when she shared how her loneliness stemmed from this perception that her true self wouldn’t be well received by other people. Watching her then find her place at Rebel Blue Ranch and form meaningful friendships with Emmy, Teddy, and Camille was everything!

Ada and Wes’ chemistry is electric from the get-go. I absolutely loved their dynamic! I feel like I’ve read so many books where the MMC has the more cynical characterization, so the role reversal was a breath fresh air.

This book captures more of the Ryder siblings’ close knit relationship and I could not get enough! The way they show up for each other made my heart melt.

Sage does such a great job interrelating her standalones. Past couples make appearances while she subtly plants the seeds for new ones. She does all of this without taking away from Ada and Wes’ story. I cannot wait for Geddy’s time to shine!