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Country Affairs
Zara Stoneley
‘Eventing could definitely do with a few more Rory Steels!’ – Horse & Hound'A great treat for readers…jam-packed with sexy men and horses' Bestselling author Fiona WalkerWelcome to Tippermere for the wedding of the year…Scatty but loveable Lottie Brinkley is famous throughout the village for her disorganised personality, so when she steps up to plan the perfect wedding the only likely outcome is disaster.When her globetrotting, love cheat of an ex, Todd, literally crashes the wedding on a not-so-noble steed, things definitely look set to take a turn for the scandalous. As rumours of why he’s back spread through the village quicker than the stable girl can drop her knickers, is Lottie's future with sexy eventer Rory Steel about to fall at the next fence?With a wave of unexpected pregnancies, steamy shenanigans in the hay and a farrier with more than shoeing horses on his mind, will Lottie ever be ready to take on the coveted title of Lady of the Manor and restore the Estate to its former glory?As the heart of the village, Tipping House Estate, makes its move into the 21st Century, pulses start to race in a novel packed full of charm, hunky stallions (the guys that is), and a daring plan that just has to succeed…A must read for fans of Fiona Walker, Tilly Bagshawe and Jo Carnegie!
Country Affairs
ZARA STONELEY
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Praise for Stable Mates (#u33f39aa1-f4e6-5910-8928-df7934fa1266)
'A great treat for readers who love their books jam-packed with sexy men and horses.'
Bestselling author Fiona Walker
‘Fans of Fiona Walker will love this book.’
ThatThingSheReads
'A delightful romp stuffed with fun, frolics and romance.'
BestChickLit
'Stable Mates is up there with Riders and Rivals.'
Comet Babes Books
'Move over Mr Grey, the Tippermere boys are in town! Highly recommended.'
Brook Cottage Books
'A seductive fascinating novel. Mucking out the horses just got sexy!'
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Contents
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Title Page (#ucbe5abf0-ed81-51b4-a486-bcc821b43635)
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Dedication (#uce02bb20-c13e-5c0a-afa9-49ca3d2e418c)
Tippermere (#u4f7b268c-fedd-5d56-aedc-133b59feaf6c)
The Residents of Tippermere (#u781b195b-3f43-59ad-bc46-cb569512d42b)
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Chapter 2 (#u44de4da6-da5c-54b6-8161-916bc14f341c)
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Zara Stoneley (#litres_trial_promo)
About HarperImpulse (#litres_trial_promo)
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Tippermere (#u33f39aa1-f4e6-5910-8928-df7934fa1266)
Welcome to tranquil Tippermere, set deep in the Cheshire countryside. Home to Lords and Ladies, horsemen and farmers.
Set on the highest hill, keeping a close eye on the village and its inhabitants, lies Tipping House Estate. In pride of place is the grand Elizabethan style mansion, sweeping down in front of her are immaculate gardens, well-kept parkland and rolling acres that spread as far as the eye can see.
