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From Escape's Queen of Australian historical romance comes a story about a privileged member of Australian's squattocracy, a bushranger, and a very special horse.
Born into the rough, but privileged society of the Australian colonial landowners, Lilibeth Dungarven finds herself married, widowed, and, much to her distress, back under her father’s thumb, all before her twenty ...more
Born into the rough, but privileged society of the Australian colonial landowners, Lilibeth Dungarven finds herself married, widowed, and, much to her distress, back under her father’s thumb, all before her twenty ...more
ebook, 95 pages
Published
July 1st 2014
by Escape Publishing
(first published April 26th 2013)
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Lilibeth Dungarven, is back living under her father's roof after her husband and her mother were killed in a horrific riding accident. Living with her father is not the ideal situation, but Lilibeth knows someone has to take charge of the property seeing as her father has taken up drinking and is no longer capable of making important decisions.
Whilst Lilibeth, Bonnie and George are out herding race horses to Sydney that will be shipped to India they suddenly come to a dead stop and find themselv ...more
Whilst Lilibeth, Bonnie and George are out herding race horses to Sydney that will be shipped to India they suddenly come to a dead stop and find themselv ...more
I loved this book. If you're looking for an Australian historical you wont be able to put down then I suggest giving this book a go. Not only was I invested in the characters, I learnt a thing or two about the history of my country. And had a good time in the bargain.
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Lilibeth Dungarven, astride her beautiful stallion Nero, and accompanied by friend Bonnie and worker George, were travelling to Sydney, moving a herd of top bred racing horses to be shipped to India. She had come up with the idea to rescue her family from destitution…her father was broke, bitter and a drunk, and at twenty, she found herself in charge of bringing their property out of the red…she was determined this would work. She had been married for four years to her best friend Dom, and sudde
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What I loved:
-The horses, the riding, the descriptions. Great balance of story vs descriptive details. It doesn't bore me to death by giving me too much at once or nattering on and on. It gives me the perfect amount.
-Lily's leap. Now that's a scene. I'm not saying any more than that.
-Lily's occasional spunk. When asked where she learned to ride like a boy, she retorts, "I didn't learn to ride like a boy. I learned to ride a horse." She later makes a very similar and just as witty comment during ...more
-The horses, the riding, the descriptions. Great balance of story vs descriptive details. It doesn't bore me to death by giving me too much at once or nattering on and on. It gives me the perfect amount.
-Lily's leap. Now that's a scene. I'm not saying any more than that.
-Lily's occasional spunk. When asked where she learned to ride like a boy, she retorts, "I didn't learn to ride like a boy. I learned to ride a horse." She later makes a very similar and just as witty comment during ...more
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This Victorian era historical romance has such a strong sense of Australia and colonial life in it. It’s well-researched and uses the Australian setting to create a story that couldn’t happen in any other time or place.
Lily’s Leap is a novella, but I think the length allowed for a pretty complex story. Romance in novellas tends to lead to rushed relationship development. I didn’t find that to really be the case here, apart from some very early mental lusting on our her ...more
This Victorian era historical romance has such a strong sense of Australia and colonial life in it. It’s well-researched and uses the Australian setting to create a story that couldn’t happen in any other time or place.
Lily’s Leap is a novella, but I think the length allowed for a pretty complex story. Romance in novellas tends to lead to rushed relationship development. I didn’t find that to really be the case here, apart from some very early mental lusting on our her ...more
I received an eARC of Lily's Leap from the publisher, Escape Publishing, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
My rating: 4 out of 5
Readers of my blog will know I am bang up for some good historical romance of late. One period of time we rarely get to see in romantic fiction is Colonial-era Australia, and thanks to Téa Cooper, her soon-to-be-released Lily’s Leap takes us straight back to this wild and fascinating time.
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This takes place over a relatively short period of time - just a ...more
My rating: 4 out of 5
Readers of my blog will know I am bang up for some good historical romance of late. One period of time we rarely get to see in romantic fiction is Colonial-era Australia, and thanks to Téa Cooper, her soon-to-be-released Lily’s Leap takes us straight back to this wild and fascinating time.
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This takes place over a relatively short period of time - just a ...more
I really enjoyed this one it took me back to colonial Australia and a very adventurous journey to a HEA it was filled with ups and downs and a very sensual pull between the hero and heroine I was cheering them on while turning the pages.
Lilibeth Dungarven Lily as she is know to her family and friends has led a fairly privileged life in Colonial Australia with a very hard father a loving mother she is married very young to her best friend and neighbour but is also widowed young when her mother an ...more
Lilibeth Dungarven Lily as she is know to her family and friends has led a fairly privileged life in Colonial Australia with a very hard father a loving mother she is married very young to her best friend and neighbour but is also widowed young when her mother an ...more
LILY’S LEAP is a novelette of about 95 pages and I picked it for two reasons; firstly, my granddaughter’s name is Lily, and secondly, it is set in my old stomping ground of Hunter Valley. Author Téa Cooper didn’t let me down, her vivid descriptions bringing the Wollombi region and down the old road to Sydney alive. I have 4 wheel driven down part of the old road and I could just close my eyes and imagine them all galloping down it. The bulk of the action part of story spans around a couple of da
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I received this book from the author in exchange for a fair review.
While out for a ride,Lily Dungarven discovers rustlers in the process of stealing her father's herd of prize horses, which are destined to be shipped from Sydney to a buyer overseas.The rustlers decide to hold Lily for ransom.While waiting for an answer from her father, Lily first tries, unsuccessfully,to outwit the bandits by escaping from them on her stallion, which she hopes to enter in a race in order to solve her family's fi ...more
While out for a ride,Lily Dungarven discovers rustlers in the process of stealing her father's herd of prize horses, which are destined to be shipped from Sydney to a buyer overseas.The rustlers decide to hold Lily for ransom.While waiting for an answer from her father, Lily first tries, unsuccessfully,to outwit the bandits by escaping from them on her stallion, which she hopes to enter in a race in order to solve her family's fi ...more
Lily’s Leap -A perfect blend of history, romance and adventure.
Tea Cooper has once again created likeable, intelligent and beautiful characters in her latest historical romance Lily’s Leap. I warmed to Lily immediately and also to Lily’s hero Tom who is chivalrous, brave and handsome. Here is just a small exquisite taste of their romance from early in the book, “The warmth of her filled him, her ragged breath was moist against his neck and the softness of her breasts rested against his body. A ...more
Tea Cooper has once again created likeable, intelligent and beautiful characters in her latest historical romance Lily’s Leap. I warmed to Lily immediately and also to Lily’s hero Tom who is chivalrous, brave and handsome. Here is just a small exquisite taste of their romance from early in the book, “The warmth of her filled him, her ragged breath was moist against his neck and the softness of her breasts rested against his body. A ...more
I thoroughly enjoyed Lilly’s Leap, a historical romance set in the Outback of Australia. The characters were engaging, and had a strong sexual tension although there was no actual love making as befitted the times.
Lilly Dungarven, young widow and the daughter of the property has taken over running the stud and breeding the beautiful horses that are known across Australia while her father slips into drink and cruelty. The hero, Thomas Roscommon, is a surveyor and adventurer who has been forced i ...more
Lilly Dungarven, young widow and the daughter of the property has taken over running the stud and breeding the beautiful horses that are known across Australia while her father slips into drink and cruelty. The hero, Thomas Roscommon, is a surveyor and adventurer who has been forced i ...more
(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)
Australian historical romance/sagas have been quite popular over the last few years and this novella by Téa Cooper proves why.
After losing her husband and mother to a horrific accident, Lilibeth finds herself back living at home with her father, needing to look after the family property as her father has turned to the bottle for solace.
When she and friends are taking some horses to Sydney for shipping to Indi ...more
Australian historical romance/sagas have been quite popular over the last few years and this novella by Téa Cooper proves why.
After losing her husband and mother to a horrific accident, Lilibeth finds herself back living at home with her father, needing to look after the family property as her father has turned to the bottle for solace.
When she and friends are taking some horses to Sydney for shipping to Indi ...more
Lily’s Leap is a sweet historical novella set in colonial Australia. The story opens with an ambush to steal horses which quickly turned into a kidnapping for ransom. It was attraction formed at first sight (you really can’t mess about when it’s only a novella!) - the heat quickly ratcheted and was undeniable on either sides. Neither party knew each other at all though so it was a battle of mysterious past.
It was a beautiful easy read with a daring heroine. The romance was sweet though fraught w ...more
It was a beautiful easy read with a daring heroine. The romance was sweet though fraught w ...more
Lily's Leap by Téa Cooper is a delightful read. The harsh setting in the Australian bush and the equally rugged and determined characters make this a pleasure to read. There is something for everyone here in this story - a reluctant hero, one tough, admirable female, fast-paced action, heart-felt drama, kidnapping gone wrong, surprising twists, and the beautiful visual imagery of the land around Wollombi. Add romance between unlikely characters in the mix and it makes a riveting read.
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I love the way the description immediately pulls the reader into this story. I have to admit I love a small town story and this doesn't disappoint. Add bloodstock to the mix and this farm girl is very happy indeed.
Lily has a hard life and the reason becomes clear near the end of the book but I fell in love with her in the very beginning when she stands up to would be robbers.
Love a feisty heroine, it will win me over every time. ...more
Lily has a hard life and the reason becomes clear near the end of the book but I fell in love with her in the very beginning when she stands up to would be robbers.
Love a feisty heroine, it will win me over every time. ...more
I won this book in an on-line contest, with copy sent through Net Galley.
I would say that this reminds me of a Victorian type romance but set in Australia. Lots of action and adventure - I can't imagine being 21 and a widow in 19th century Australia. Much more action than those set in England in the same time period and I definitely did enjoy the story. Looking forward to reading more of her books. ...more
I would say that this reminds me of a Victorian type romance but set in Australia. Lots of action and adventure - I can't imagine being 21 and a widow in 19th century Australia. Much more action than those set in England in the same time period and I definitely did enjoy the story. Looking forward to reading more of her books. ...more
What a captivating read Lily's Leap by Téa Cooper was from start to finish! Strong, bewitching characters that draw your attention to the book and their adventurous story will have you engrossed in the pages!
Lily and Tom's characters shine through the pages and their endeavours, ardour and magnetism will entertain you all throughout the story.
5 Glorious Stars
*ARC Received from the Publisher for an honest review. ...more
Lily and Tom's characters shine through the pages and their endeavours, ardour and magnetism will entertain you all throughout the story.
5 Glorious Stars
*ARC Received from the Publisher for an honest review. ...more
I loved this story. Lily is the feisty heroine with a passion for horses who is determined to show she can put Dungarven horses back on the map. You'll fall in love with Captain Tom - how could you not? - and you'll be wishing it was you kidnapped by the dashing bush ranger. Forget work, forget all your responsibilities and slide into this delicious story.
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I'm quite taken by Tea Cooper's books - I found this to be e romantic, interesting being set in Australia in the past. I admired Lily's bravery and tenacity - a feel good book (even though romance isn't the genre I would usually look for).
Thank you Tea, for a story of romance that isn't 'over the top'. ...more
Thank you Tea, for a story of romance that isn't 'over the top'. ...more
DNF
Reviewer: Danny
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Fairies
Lily’s Leap was a refreshing, sweet read overall. At the beginning, we are introduced to Lilibeth Dungarven. She is born into a respectful family and bears the burden of running the family business at a young age. Her father is a drunkard who is unable to make wise decisions, so the family name and reputation depend on the Lily's business acumen.
I really enjoyed the landscape, the horses… The scenery was beautiful, the descriptions were sweet and enchan ...more
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Fairies
Lily’s Leap was a refreshing, sweet read overall. At the beginning, we are introduced to Lilibeth Dungarven. She is born into a respectful family and bears the burden of running the family business at a young age. Her father is a drunkard who is unable to make wise decisions, so the family name and reputation depend on the Lily's business acumen.
I really enjoyed the landscape, the horses… The scenery was beautiful, the descriptions were sweet and enchan ...more
What a joy to read this wonderful historical rural romance. An adventure to keep you on the edge of your seat, a captivating heroine whose love of horses fed my own and a wonderful hero. Tea Cooper's vivid descriptions had me smelling the sharp scent of the eucalypts, experiencing the power and exhilaration of the black stallion's run and smiling at the sweet ending. Don't miss this book!
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A great read, thoroughly entertaining!
Good book the author had me on Nero jumping that wall Thankyou
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