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Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage

23 reviews

graceev's review against another edition

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funny hopeful reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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beckyyreadss's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

4.0

I wanted to read this book because I am loving cowboy romances and as well as Elsie Silver’s Chestnut Series, this series has been raved about all over the Book Community, I got this book as part 3 for 6 deal at The Works and I decided to dive right in. This was such a strong book to start the series. 

This book has two points of view. The first point of view is Clementine “Emmy” Ryder and for the first time in her life she has no idea what she’s doing. She's done everything on her to-do list. She left her small hometown, went to college, and made a name for herself doing her favourite thing – riding horses. But when an injury results in an obstacle she can’t overcome, Emmy leaves behind her career, an apartment and a boyfriend for the hometown she spent her whole life trying to escape. The second point of view is Luke Brooks. He is Meadowlark’s most notorious bad boy, bar owner and the small town’s bachelor. He is also the unofficial fifth member of the Ryder family, who spent his entire childhood antagonizing Emmy, the youngest sibling. It has been years since he’s seen his best friend’s little sister, but when he walks into his bar and back into his life, he can’t take his eyes off her. Brooks takes it upon himself to get to the bottom of why Emmy returned to Meadowlark and what happened to put out the perpetual fire in her eyes. But first, he needs Emmy to take him up on his offer to be friends. An offer that has nothing to do with the fact that he can’t stop thinking about her. At least, that’s what he tells himself. As things between Emmy and Brooks heat up, it’s getting more difficult for him to keep his hands off of her. 

This book was so fun and flirty, and I loved the romance between Emmy and Luke. I love the Ryder’s family, if they would like to adopt me that would be fantastic because I love their family dynamic and how they all knew that Emmy and Luke were seeing each other but they choose to keep it to themselves until Emmy was ready and respecting her wishes. I love how they are all accepting of Luke and treat them like a son and that Emmy’s niece loves Luke and calls him Uncle Luke. I love Amos, I hope he finally meets someone and that he just wants Emmy to be happy even if she doesn’t stay in Meadowlark. I love how to confident grows within Emmy and how she was hiding from everyone to then standing up for herself and Luke.  

I dislike Gus, I understand the whole older brother protection trope, but I swear there was just no need for the way he acted, and I really wanted someone to put him down a peg, which I'm glad that Teddy did that and I can see that book happening from a mile away.  

I love that Lyla has already introduced the characters of the next book and it was a solid first book and I cannot wait to carry on with this series.  
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lmcarr0314's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

5.0

Sometimes you need a quick feel good, giggling and kicking your feet story and that’s what this book did for me. I love the brothers best friend trope, and the keep your hands off her vibes. Also i’m always in for a Western story.
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anna_maria_wirth's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5

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readbykatherine's review against another edition

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adventurous funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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xennial_reader's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

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grimmbleton's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

4.5

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vj_thompson's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A good ol cowboy romance. 
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jennireadsmaybe's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
As a cowboy romance lover, I was so excited to read Done and Dusted because it features ADHD representation. Lyla Sage definitely didn't disappoint. D&D is a sweet, spicy, soft, low angst, brother's best friend romance. It's fun, it's rodeo, and it's romance at its finest. 

Luke consistently shows up for Emmy throughout the book. He's truly the dream MMC. The Ryder family and friends are lovable and Meadowlark, Wyoming is a place you wish you could visit in real life. A wonderful debut from Lyla Sage. 
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lilhappyhermit's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

This book had me kicking my feet like a school girl. Having Luke help Emmy through her mental block after her accident and, in turn, not only get closer with her but also helping her gain confidence behind the reins again was so precious and heartfelt. I loved how Emmy was able to see past her initial thoughts of Luke to see how loyal and soft-hearted he is. Having her step up to the plate and defend him, not out of any sense of obligation but simply because she cares for him, was so beautifully heartfelt. They balanced each other so well and are too cute.
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