Done and Dusted

Sage uses many common tropes of contemporary romance novels. Do any of these tropes subvert the conventions of the romance genre? Analyze at least two to three examples from the text to support your opinion.

Luke’s attraction to Emmy is much more immediate than her attraction to him. What does this reveal about these two characters and the dynamics of their relationship? Does this impact their relationship in any way throughout the novel?

What role does friendship have in the novel? How do Emmy and Luke’s friends shape the development of their characters and choices?

Contemporary romance novels often include depictions of sex to show a connection between the main characters. How does Sage use this tactic to expand upon Emmy and Luke’s relationship?

The scene at the waterfall is a pivotal moment for Luke and Emmy’s relationship. What is the symbolism of the waterfall, and how does it contribute to the novel’s themes?

How does the novel’s exploration of Emmy’s ADHD contribute to its overall tone? Why might Sage have addressed this topic in a romance novel?

How do the interconnected characters and plotlines of the other Rebel Blue Ranch novels influence those in Done and Dusted? What groundwork is laid in this novel for Emmy and Luke’s relationship to develop further in the next novels?

How does Emmy’s memory of her mother impact her views on love, family, her career, and her accident? Does this change once she hears her father speak about her mother?