Lost and Lassoed

Lyla Sage

Lost and Lassoed

Lyla Sage
50 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2024

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Character List

Meet the key characters, with insights into their roles, motivations, and relationships—spoiler-free.

Major Characters

Teddy is a 28-year-old creative designer who lives in Meadowlark, Wyoming. Employed at a local boutique where she sells her original clothing, she acts as the primary caregiver for her father. While fiercely loyal to her friends, she feels increasingly left behind as her peers marry and start families. Her temporary job providing childcare at Rebel Blue Ranch offers her a needed income source and a chance to find direction.

Key Relationships

Temporary Employee of Gus Ryder

Daughter of Hank Andersen

Best Friend of Emmy Ryder

Caregiver for Riley

Employee of Cloma

Dependent of Amos Ryder

Former Fling of Jake

Friend of Dusty

Gus is the eldest Ryder son and a devoted single father to his six-year-old daughter. Deeply tied to the legacy of Rebel Blue Ranch, he shoulders heavy burdens managing the property while attempting to balance his parenting duties. He maintains a stoic exterior and insists on self-reliance. This stubborn independence often leaves him overwhelmed with daily responsibilities.

Key Relationships

Temporary Employer of Teddy Andersen

Father of Riley

Son of Amos Ryder

Older Brother of Emmy Ryder

Brother of Wes Ryder

Co-parent with Cam

Best Friend of Brooks

Acquaintance of Nicole

Emmy is Gus's younger sister and Teddy's lifelong best friend. Recently engaged to Brooks, she prepares to start a new chapter of her life. Her shifting priorities create an unintended distance between her and Teddy. She remains fiercely protective of both her best friend and her older brother, frequently attempting to mediate their interactions.

Key Relationships

Best Friend of Teddy Andersen

Fiancée of Brooks

Younger Sister of Gus Ryder

Sister of Wes Ryder

Daughter of Amos Ryder

Aunt of Riley

Amos is the pragmatic patriarch of the Ryder family and owner of Rebel Blue Ranch. Having raised his children alone after the death of his wife, he possesses a grounded perspective on duty and sacrifice. He serves as a guiding force for his children. He intervenes when he recognizes that Gus needs to step back from ranch responsibilities to focus on his well-being.

Key Relationships

Father of Gus Ryder

Father of Emmy Ryder

Father of Wes Ryder

Grandfather of Riley

Employer of Hank Andersen

Protector of Teddy Andersen

Supporting Characters

Riley is Gus and Cam's six-year-old daughter. She spends the summer at Rebel Blue Ranch under her father's care while her mother studies for the bar exam. Energetic and observant, she forms a quick bond with Teddy. She views her new caregiver as an exciting and creative companion for activities like finding wildflowers.

Key Relationships

Daughter of Gus Ryder

Daughter of Cam

Charge of Teddy Andersen

Granddaughter of Amos Ryder

Niece of Emmy Ryder

Hank is Teddy's father and a former touring rock band drummer. He gave up his life on the road to raise Teddy alone, settling in Meadowlark where he found work at Rebel Blue Ranch. Now managing health issues with the help of a cane, he maintains a music-filled bond with his daughter while exploring a new romance with his neighbor.

Key Relationships

Father of Teddy Andersen

Romantic Interest of Aggie

Employee of Amos Ryder

Cam is Riley's mother and Gus's amicable co-parent. She spends the summer in Jackson Hole preparing to retake the bar exam alongside her fiancé. She maintains a positive, supportive relationship with Gus and trusts Teddy completely to help care for her daughter.

Key Relationships

Mother of Riley

Co-parent with Gus Ryder

Fiancée of Graham

Former Classmate of Dusty

Brooks is Emmy's fiancé and Gus's childhood best friend. He focuses heavily on reopening the Devil's Boot, a historic bar he recently inherited. He shares a solid bond with the Ryder family, having repaired a brief past rift with Gus.

Key Relationships

Fiancé of Emmy Ryder

Best Friend of Gus Ryder

Friend of Teddy Andersen

Wes is Gus and Emmy's brother. He currently remodels a home on the Rebel Blue Ranch property. He manages the Little Blue Ranch expansion project and relies on his girlfriend for interior design assistance.

Key Relationships

Boyfriend of Ada

Brother of Gus Ryder

Brother of Emmy Ryder

Son of Amos Ryder

Ada is Wes's girlfriend and an interior designer. She helps Wes with the Baby Blue remodeling project. She also provides a listening ear and thoughtful advice to Teddy regarding relationships.

Key Relationships

Girlfriend of Wes Ryder

Friend of Teddy Andersen

Aggie is Hank's neighbor who begins spending significant time with him. She provides Hank with companionship and home-cooked meals, easing some of Teddy's caregiving burdens.

Key Relationships

Romantic Interest of Hank Andersen

Mother of Dusty

Neighbor of Teddy Andersen

Dusty is Aggie's son who recently returned to Meadowlark after traveling the world. He works at Rebel Blue Ranch and provides a sounding board for Teddy. He still harbors lingering feelings for his high school crush.

Key Relationships

Son of Aggie

Friend of Teddy Andersen

Secret Admirer of Cam

Cloma owns the Lace and Lavender Western wear boutique where Teddy works. Her decision to close the brick-and-mortar store to spend time with her grandchild leaves Teddy unexpectedly unemployed.

Key Relationships

Employer of Teddy Andersen

Nicole is Riley's soccer coach and a fellow single parent in Meadowlark. She shows a clear romantic interest in Gus, occasionally creating awkward dynamics at practices and local diners.

Key Relationships

Mother of Sara

Pursuer of Gus Ryder

Coach of Riley

Jake is the local veterinarian who tends to the horses at Rebel Blue Ranch. He has a casual history with Teddy, which sparks jealousy when they interact at the stables.

Key Relationships

Former Fling of Teddy Andersen

Service Provider to Gus Ryder

Graham is Cam's fiancé. He spends the summer in Jackson Hole with Cam while she studies for the bar exam, remaining somewhat removed from Riley's daily life.

Key Relationships

Fiancé of Cam

Sara is Nicole's daughter and a peer of Riley. She attends soccer practice and local outings with her mother.

Key Relationships

Daughter of Nicole