Friday, 22 May 2015
Country Affairs by Zara Stoneley
Series: Tippermere Series # 2
Release Date: e-book 7 May 2015, Paperback 16 July 2015
Publisher: HarperCollins (HarperImpulse)
Publisher: HarperCollins (HarperImpulse)
Genres: Contemporary Fiction / Humour / ChickLit
GUEST POST
COUNTRY
AFFAIRS
'A great treat for readers who love their books jam-packed with sexy men and horses.' Bestselling author Fiona Walker
It’s time to get back in the saddle with the follow up to the deliciously naughty Stable Mates!
Swapping her spurs for stilettoes and becoming Lady of the Manor is not on loveable, but scatty, Lottie’s life plan. Nor does she have the faintest idea how to rescue it from rack and ruin.
But with footballer’s wife Sam on the case, determined to bring glamour to the manor, and fun-loving eventer Rory egging them on, nothing can possibly go wrong, can it?
Todd never forgave himself for abandoning Lottie on a Barcelona beach, but now he’s tracked her down and he’s ready to kiss and make up. With a roving eye and his roguish grin he soon has more than one girl in Tippermere going weak at the knees, but why is he really there?
With wedding plans going awry, unexpected pregnancies and relationships starting to look rocky, will Lottie ever be ready to accept her inheritance and help Tipping House Estate move into the 21st Century?
Praise for Stable Mates –
'A delightful romp peppered with humour, sadness, scandal and steamy sex.'
'...reminded me of Jilly Cooper whose books I grew up with. Stable Mates is up there with Riders and Rivals. If you loved these books then you will love this one'
'...the perfect mix of horsey shenanigans, Cheshire glamour and flirty fun.'
'...reminded me of the Tilly Bagshawe novels I love, with all the scandal and drama. I don’t think I’ve read another author who writes in that kind of style without finding negative comparisons but Zara Stoneley comes into her own'
'a really impressive read.'
'Fun, Frothy & a Good Weekend Read'
'An unexpected FUN read that should not be missed by anyone. I would say I laughed at almost every page! '
'A great treat for readers who love their books jam-packed with sexy men and horses.' Bestselling author Fiona Walker
It’s time to get back in the saddle with the follow up to the deliciously naughty Stable Mates!
Swapping her spurs for stilettoes and becoming Lady of the Manor is not on loveable, but scatty, Lottie’s life plan. Nor does she have the faintest idea how to rescue it from rack and ruin.
But with footballer’s wife Sam on the case, determined to bring glamour to the manor, and fun-loving eventer Rory egging them on, nothing can possibly go wrong, can it?
Todd never forgave himself for abandoning Lottie on a Barcelona beach, but now he’s tracked her down and he’s ready to kiss and make up. With a roving eye and his roguish grin he soon has more than one girl in Tippermere going weak at the knees, but why is he really there?
With wedding plans going awry, unexpected pregnancies and relationships starting to look rocky, will Lottie ever be ready to accept her inheritance and help Tipping House Estate move into the 21st Century?
Praise for Stable Mates –
'A delightful romp peppered with humour, sadness, scandal and steamy sex.'
'...reminded me of Jilly Cooper whose books I grew up with. Stable Mates is up there with Riders and Rivals. If you loved these books then you will love this one'
'...the perfect mix of horsey shenanigans, Cheshire glamour and flirty fun.'
'...reminded me of the Tilly Bagshawe novels I love, with all the scandal and drama. I don’t think I’ve read another author who writes in that kind of style without finding negative comparisons but Zara Stoneley comes into her own'
'a really impressive read.'
'Fun, Frothy & a Good Weekend Read'
'An unexpected FUN read that should not be missed by anyone. I would say I laughed at almost every page! '
BUY LINKS
Girl Power! Country Affairs
Tippermere just
wouldn’t be the same without the girls, and one of the things I loved about
writing this book was being able to develop the relationship between Lottie and
her friends. I love all the characters in Country Affairs – but Elizabeth has
been the surprise big hit, she’s a real character and I will miss her like mad
when she goes.
So today I thought
I’d share a bit more information about the girls that make things happen.
Charlotte
‘Lottie’ Brinkley – is disorganised but loveable, and in line to
inherit the Tipping House Estate and become the next Lady Stanthorpe. She might
not be known for her organisational skills, but she loves her animals, home and
family and is determined to succeed. Everybody is rooting for her, and I have
to admit I’d love to have her as a friend.
Victoria
‘Tiggy’ Stafford – is as friendly, untidy and eternally optimistic as
her spaniels. Always keen to help, you can guarantee she will offer sensible advice
and a hug, and nothing is more important in her life to her than Billy. Tiggy
doesn’t play an enormous role in Country Affairs, but she does have the answer
to one very important question.
Lady
Elizabeth Stanthorpe – is a bit of a meddler and mischief maker, but in
the nicest possible way. She loves her strong G&T’s and her dogs, and is
infinitely fonder of her granddaughter (and next in line) than she shows. Elizabeth
has good old-fashioned ‘backbone’, and without her Tippermere just wouldn’t be
the place it is. Whenever something major happens in the village, there’s a
good chance that she has had a hand in it. But there are some things, like
love, that not even Elizabeth has the power to control, aren’t there?
Philippa
‘Pip’ Keelan – is trim, sophisticated and slightly scary, and a staunch
supporter and ally of Lady Elizabeth. But under the tough exterior there’s a
vulnerable side, and when she finally falls in love she lays herself open to
the hurt she’s always done her best to avoid. Sometimes it’s easy to get so
involved in trying to make yourself the woman you think your man wants, that
you forget who you really are.
Amanda
Stanthorpe – is elegant and understated, delicate and demure, in
fact the type of woman that Lottie feels is much more suited to the role of
Lady of the manor than she is. With an eye to detail she’s the steadiest and
most restrained of Lottie’s friends, but is so gracious and lovely she’s
impossible to dislike.
Sam
Simcock – is a footballer’s wife and lover of dogs, diamonds
and designer delights. She’d love to bring some glam to the manor, and her warm
heart and generosity can make it very difficult to say no. But can Lottie
redirect her enthusiasm towards a more fitting plan, or will Tipping House turn
trendy and leave her ancestors turning in their graves?
As a team my girls
are unstoppable – it’s just the men and the horses that threaten to turn the
plans upside down!
* YOU CAN READ MY REVIEW FOR COUNTRY AFFAIRS ON THE BLOG ON 28th MAY!!
ABOUT ZARA STONELEY
Bestselling
author Zara Stoneley lives in deepest Cheshire surrounded by horses, dogs, cats
and amazing countryside. When she's not visiting wine bars, artisan markets or
admiring the scenery in her sexy high heels or green wellies, she can be found
in flip flops on the beach in Barcelona, or more likely sampling the tapas!
Zara writes hot romance and bonkbusters. Her latest novels, 'Stable Mates' and ‘Country Affairs’, are fun romps through the Cheshire countryside and combine some of her greatest loves - horses, dogs, hot men and strong women (and not forgetting champagne and fast cars)!
She writes for Harper Collins and Accent Press.
Zara writes hot romance and bonkbusters. Her latest novels, 'Stable Mates' and ‘Country Affairs’, are fun romps through the Cheshire countryside and combine some of her greatest loves - horses, dogs, hot men and strong women (and not forgetting champagne and fast cars)!
She writes for Harper Collins and Accent Press.
Find out more
about Zara:
Giveaway
signed paperback Stable Mates – UK only,
e-book Stable Mates – international
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