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Spring at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
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Escape to the countryside and fall in love with this delightfully uplifting and heartwarming romance.
Petra Kelly’s whole life revolves around the stables she manages for her uncle Amos. So much so, that she’s spent the last ten years without even a sniff of a date. As far as she’s concerned, she’s got everything she needs in life and is too busy for romance anyway. That is until Ted, the farrier, retires and she’s forced to use a new blacksmith to shoe her horses. Harry Milton isn’t looking for love, either. He’s just moved into the area having taken over Ted’s farrier business, and he’s more concerned with settling into a new job and a new community and worrying how his younger brother is coping without Harry to look after him. He’s never had time for a relationship, and to be honest what woman would want to take on a man who had dedicated his life to raising his sibling after their parents died? When Petra and Harry meet it is far from love at first Harry is convinced Petra doesn’t like him and Petra is convinced he’s fallen under the spell of the local man-eater (Petra’s words, not Harry’s). However, as they are brought together by the needs of the horses in their charge, Petra develops a grudging respect for Harry, and Harry decides that Petra isn’t as grumpy as he originally thought. Spring in Muddypuddle Lane sees the awakening of more than just the honey bees and new green shoots, as Petra and Harry begin to wonder if they can take a chance on each other. Will their dedication to all things equine be enough to bring them together, or will they have to “rein” in their attraction for each other and lock the stable door on love? This is the first novella in The Stables on Muddypuddle Lane series.
All the books in the
Spring at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
Summer at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
Autumn at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
Winter at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
Valentine Kisses at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
The Patter of Tiny Feet at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
Wedding Bells at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
Christmas at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
Escape to the countryside and fall in love with this delightfully uplifting and heartwarming romance.
Petra Kelly’s whole life revolves around the stables she manages for her uncle Amos. So much so, that she’s spent the last ten years without even a sniff of a date. As far as she’s concerned, she’s got everything she needs in life and is too busy for romance anyway. That is until Ted, the farrier, retires and she’s forced to use a new blacksmith to shoe her horses. Harry Milton isn’t looking for love, either. He’s just moved into the area having taken over Ted’s farrier business, and he’s more concerned with settling into a new job and a new community and worrying how his younger brother is coping without Harry to look after him. He’s never had time for a relationship, and to be honest what woman would want to take on a man who had dedicated his life to raising his sibling after their parents died? When Petra and Harry meet it is far from love at first Harry is convinced Petra doesn’t like him and Petra is convinced he’s fallen under the spell of the local man-eater (Petra’s words, not Harry’s). However, as they are brought together by the needs of the horses in their charge, Petra develops a grudging respect for Harry, and Harry decides that Petra isn’t as grumpy as he originally thought. Spring in Muddypuddle Lane sees the awakening of more than just the honey bees and new green shoots, as Petra and Harry begin to wonder if they can take a chance on each other. Will their dedication to all things equine be enough to bring them together, or will they have to “rein” in their attraction for each other and lock the stable door on love? This is the first novella in The Stables on Muddypuddle Lane series.
All the books in the
Spring at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
Summer at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
Autumn at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
Winter at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
Valentine Kisses at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
The Patter of Tiny Feet at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
Wedding Bells at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
Christmas at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
- GenresRomance
235 pages, Paperback
Published April 6, 2023
About the author
Etti Summers
28 books12 followersIEtti Summers writes uplifting and heartwarming romantic novellas with HEAs guaranteed.
Wife, mum, pink gin enthusiast, veggie grower, reader, she also writes under the name Lilac Mills.
Wife, mum, pink gin enthusiast, veggie grower, reader, she also writes under the name Lilac Mills.
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June 18, 2022
3.5 out of 5 stars
July 29, 2022
I received a complimentary copy of this book from AuthorsXP and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
This is a charming tale of Petra (who runs her uncle's stables) and Harry (the new farrier) to the area. Petra is a grouchy woman who prefers animals to humans. She is NOT too pleased to know that the current farrier, Ted, is retiring and Harry has come to take over. Harry is on this own now. After leaving university to take care of his younger brother, upon their parents death. His brother is now old enough to look after himself and Harry can start to live his own life.
These two have a few bumps in the road to their HEA. It was a joy to read.
This author is new to me and I truly enjoyed the story. This is a sweet, clean story with just some kissing.
This is a charming tale of Petra (who runs her uncle's stables) and Harry (the new farrier) to the area. Petra is a grouchy woman who prefers animals to humans. She is NOT too pleased to know that the current farrier, Ted, is retiring and Harry has come to take over. Harry is on this own now. After leaving university to take care of his younger brother, upon their parents death. His brother is now old enough to look after himself and Harry can start to live his own life.
These two have a few bumps in the road to their HEA. It was a joy to read.
This author is new to me and I truly enjoyed the story. This is a sweet, clean story with just some kissing.
February 12, 2026
Fans of All Creatures Great & Small will enjoy this cute little HEA!
Petra is a grump, but she may have met her match in newcomer, cheery farrier, Harry. When they get thrown together, is it just possible love will blossom?
This one was so cute. I love country-inspired british romances, and this one was right up my alley. Shorter than my usual books, and the perfect way to fill an afternoon of knitting and listening to an audiobook. I will definitely be reading more in this series!!
Petra is a grump, but she may have met her match in newcomer, cheery farrier, Harry. When they get thrown together, is it just possible love will blossom?
This one was so cute. I love country-inspired british romances, and this one was right up my alley. Shorter than my usual books, and the perfect way to fill an afternoon of knitting and listening to an audiobook. I will definitely be reading more in this series!!
January 19, 2022
Good solid read which I enjoyed. My favourite kind of characters; no nonsense, unpretentious, animal and nature lovers. I appreciated too that this was a wholesome read (kisses) that focused on the characters and the development of the H/h's relationship.
March 17, 2022
Spring at the Stables on Muddypuddle Lane
Etta Summers is really good at describing emotions and joy, confusion and despair. I think this is why the series of the novellas about the Stables and the people who live and work there so good to read. I certainly recommend this series.
Etta Summers is really good at describing emotions and joy, confusion and despair. I think this is why the series of the novellas about the Stables and the people who live and work there so good to read. I certainly recommend this series.
June 11, 2022
Heartwarming
Lovely easy to read short story. Getting to know some of the characters in Muddypuddle Lane has you laughing out loud. Looking forward to reading the next installment
Lovely easy to read short story. Getting to know some of the characters in Muddypuddle Lane has you laughing out loud. Looking forward to reading the next installment
April 7, 2026
Lovely easy spring/summer reading
Not a long story but I totally drawn in. This story wasn't drawn out I highly recommend it
Petra and Harry I'm going to start the next book can't wait to read I'd Petra's mood improves. She's such a lovable character
Not a long story but I totally drawn in. This story wasn't drawn out I highly recommend it
Petra and Harry I'm going to start the next book can't wait to read I'd Petra's mood improves. She's such a lovable character
October 1, 2021
Lovely
I enjoyed this book immensely and I'm looking forward to reading the next one , it is heart warming and fun , nice to read about animals too
I enjoyed this book immensely and I'm looking forward to reading the next one , it is heart warming and fun , nice to read about animals too
June 1, 2022
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June 25, 2023
A quick romance
This was cute. It was short, so it didn't have a lot of depth to it, but it was still cute. I liked the characters and the setting.
This was cute. It was short, so it didn't have a lot of depth to it, but it was still cute. I liked the characters and the setting.
May 13, 2024
This was cute!
September 21, 2025
I fell in love with the stables and Petra immediately, the whole story was just what I needed.
The authors writing style makes you feel so cozy and relaxed straight away.
The authors writing style makes you feel so cozy and relaxed straight away.
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