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Aspen Valley #1-3
Aspen Valley Series Boxset 1-3
*** "Blessed with a ready wit and astute comedy timing" - The Racing Post***
***"The female Dick Francis" - The Filly Forum***
***"A book that consumes your mind" - Racing for Girls***
***"Fun, fluent and occassionally flippant - the author's intimate knowledge of racing sets this book apart" - Equestrian Trade News***
ASPEN VALLEY SERIES 1-3: The ultimate horse-boxset! Included are the first three instalments of the award-winning Aspen Valley series. Three individual best sellers have been bundled together to provide an easy and thrilling reading experience.
***WARNING*** Characters engage in activities of a sexual nature and use language that some readers may find offensive. Reader discretion is advised.
BOOK 1 - KEEPING THE PEACE
London waitress Pippa Taylor has no interest in horses or country-living. But when she inherits Peace Offering, a hopeless racehorse, she embarks on a career change in order to see her late uncle’s wish to run him in the Grand National come true.
But having talked her way into a job as racing secretary to champion National Hunt trainer Jack Carmichael, and moved to the West Country, Pippa finds herself facing more daunting obstacles than even the Grand National can throw at her....and that’s before her tempestuous relationship with her new boss can be considered.
Moody, fiery-tempered and particularly easy on the eye, Jack’s moral code is threatened by Pippa’s arrival. After a Christmas they would both rather forget, love and deception buffet Pippa’s new rural lifestyle and as her time at Aspen Valley Stables draws to its conclusion she discovers Peace Offering is not the only thing she will want to keep.
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BOOK 2 - GIVING CHASE
There has only ever been one man in Frankie’s life: her father, Doug Cooper. That is, until she takes the job of amateur jockey at Aspen Valley Racing Stables. Here, in the rolling countryside of southwest England, she crosses paths with star rider, Rhys Bradford. Her crush on him would be made so much simpler if they didn’t both have their hearts set on the same prize: the coveted ride on Grand National favourite, Peace Offering.
In the turbulent run-up to National Hunt’s biggest event, questions are raised. What exactly does Doug have against the Bradfords? Is Rhys playing games with her heart? Will Ta’ Qali show his true potential in time to warrant his place at Aspen Valley? Why do there have to be so many blasted calories in strawberry cheesecake? And lastly, who exactly is Francesca Cooper?
Frankie’s curiosity unearths some long-buried secrets that their keepers would rather remain buried. And on a journey of self-discovery that takes in Britain’s fiercest steeplechase courses, love will prove her costliest stumbling point.
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BOOK 3 - SHARE AND SHARE ALIKE
Tessa thought buying a share in the dysfunctional Ta' Qali Racehorse Syndicate would be the perfect distraction from a life best forgotten. Some are willing to distract her with words of woo, while others are able to distract her with just a nonchalant look.
But neither Hugh's flirtations nor Sin's disregard are diversion enough when their horse, Ta’ Qali, is found deliberately injured. Someone close is responsible and Tessa finds herself questioning the innocence of everyone around her.
With his nobbler still at large, the race is on to get Ta’ Qali fit and on course in time to prove himself the champion Tessa’s always believed him to be. But he isn’t the only one up against the clock.
***"The female Dick Francis" - The Filly Forum***
***"A book that consumes your mind" - Racing for Girls***
***"Fun, fluent and occassionally flippant - the author's intimate knowledge of racing sets this book apart" - Equestrian Trade News***
ASPEN VALLEY SERIES 1-3: The ultimate horse-boxset! Included are the first three instalments of the award-winning Aspen Valley series. Three individual best sellers have been bundled together to provide an easy and thrilling reading experience.
***WARNING*** Characters engage in activities of a sexual nature and use language that some readers may find offensive. Reader discretion is advised.
BOOK 1 - KEEPING THE PEACE
London waitress Pippa Taylor has no interest in horses or country-living. But when she inherits Peace Offering, a hopeless racehorse, she embarks on a career change in order to see her late uncle’s wish to run him in the Grand National come true.
But having talked her way into a job as racing secretary to champion National Hunt trainer Jack Carmichael, and moved to the West Country, Pippa finds herself facing more daunting obstacles than even the Grand National can throw at her....and that’s before her tempestuous relationship with her new boss can be considered.
Moody, fiery-tempered and particularly easy on the eye, Jack’s moral code is threatened by Pippa’s arrival. After a Christmas they would both rather forget, love and deception buffet Pippa’s new rural lifestyle and as her time at Aspen Valley Stables draws to its conclusion she discovers Peace Offering is not the only thing she will want to keep.
***
BOOK 2 - GIVING CHASE
There has only ever been one man in Frankie’s life: her father, Doug Cooper. That is, until she takes the job of amateur jockey at Aspen Valley Racing Stables. Here, in the rolling countryside of southwest England, she crosses paths with star rider, Rhys Bradford. Her crush on him would be made so much simpler if they didn’t both have their hearts set on the same prize: the coveted ride on Grand National favourite, Peace Offering.
In the turbulent run-up to National Hunt’s biggest event, questions are raised. What exactly does Doug have against the Bradfords? Is Rhys playing games with her heart? Will Ta’ Qali show his true potential in time to warrant his place at Aspen Valley? Why do there have to be so many blasted calories in strawberry cheesecake? And lastly, who exactly is Francesca Cooper?
Frankie’s curiosity unearths some long-buried secrets that their keepers would rather remain buried. And on a journey of self-discovery that takes in Britain’s fiercest steeplechase courses, love will prove her costliest stumbling point.
***
BOOK 3 - SHARE AND SHARE ALIKE
Tessa thought buying a share in the dysfunctional Ta' Qali Racehorse Syndicate would be the perfect distraction from a life best forgotten. Some are willing to distract her with words of woo, while others are able to distract her with just a nonchalant look.
But neither Hugh's flirtations nor Sin's disregard are diversion enough when their horse, Ta’ Qali, is found deliberately injured. Someone close is responsible and Tessa finds herself questioning the innocence of everyone around her.
With his nobbler still at large, the race is on to get Ta’ Qali fit and on course in time to prove himself the champion Tessa’s always believed him to be. But he isn’t the only one up against the clock.
1239 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2014
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About the author
Hannah Hooton
24 books23 followersHannah Hooton burst onto the contemporary romance scene with the release of her debut novel, At Long Odds, in January 2012. This was followed by the multi-award winning, bestselling Aspen Valley series, so far consisting of the first three instalments, Keeping the Peace, Giving Chase, and Share and Share Alike.
The inspiration for these novels came while combining her wanderlust with her love of horse racing when travelling around Australia working from one racing stable to the next as a strapper (not to be confused with stripper).
She has now settled in East Anglia, UK, having recently completed a BA Honours degree in Writing and Film Studies.
Hannah's passion and mild obsession with horses has forced her to plan her own life around the racing calendar. Her family are well aware not to expect an appearance from her at functions during the likes of Royal Ascot and Cheltenham Festival weeks. Writing racing romances allows her to further research her passion and she is privileged to have made some firm friends in so doing.
Hannah is currently working on her fifth novel and the fourth in the Aspen Valley series.
The inspiration for these novels came while combining her wanderlust with her love of horse racing when travelling around Australia working from one racing stable to the next as a strapper (not to be confused with stripper).
She has now settled in East Anglia, UK, having recently completed a BA Honours degree in Writing and Film Studies.
Hannah's passion and mild obsession with horses has forced her to plan her own life around the racing calendar. Her family are well aware not to expect an appearance from her at functions during the likes of Royal Ascot and Cheltenham Festival weeks. Writing racing romances allows her to further research her passion and she is privileged to have made some firm friends in so doing.
Hannah is currently working on her fifth novel and the fourth in the Aspen Valley series.
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July 25, 2024
Aspen Valley Series Boxset 1-3
Book 1: Keeping The Peace - the love story of Pippa and Jack. 5 star Jack is the owner and operator of Aspen Valley Racing Stables. Pippa is the owner of Peace Offering. She want Jack to train Peace Offering and it's hate at first sight on Jack's part. Will love win out?
Book 2: Giving Chase - the love story of Frankie and Rhys. Frankie and Rhys are both jockeys and competing for the same horse to ride. Who will win the ride? 5 stars
Book 3: Share and Share Alike - the love story of Tessa and Sin, and Gus and Freya. Tessa and Gus are brother and sister. They are trying to keep up their family home and race house. Tessa want nothing to do with love and Gus is fight for a divorce from his wife. Can they find happiness? 4 stars
Book 1: Keeping The Peace - the love story of Pippa and Jack. 5 star Jack is the owner and operator of Aspen Valley Racing Stables. Pippa is the owner of Peace Offering. She want Jack to train Peace Offering and it's hate at first sight on Jack's part. Will love win out?
Book 2: Giving Chase - the love story of Frankie and Rhys. Frankie and Rhys are both jockeys and competing for the same horse to ride. Who will win the ride? 5 stars
Book 3: Share and Share Alike - the love story of Tessa and Sin, and Gus and Freya. Tessa and Gus are brother and sister. They are trying to keep up their family home and race house. Tessa want nothing to do with love and Gus is fight for a divorce from his wife. Can they find happiness? 4 stars
March 22, 2017
This 3 story boxset was well worth the reading. Now need to find the next 2 books of this series. I'm hooked.
June 24, 2016
Amazing
Awesome, loving, funny, thrills, tears, anger, exciting, different, steamy, beautiful, learning, animals, greed, Exquisite, I can't think of anymore words to describe how much I loved these books.
Awesome, loving, funny, thrills, tears, anger, exciting, different, steamy, beautiful, learning, animals, greed, Exquisite, I can't think of anymore words to describe how much I loved these books.
June 19, 2017
Keeping the Peace
Great First Book in the Aspen Valley Series. I absolutely adored the characters and fell in love with Jack and Pippa during the first part of the book! I loved the story and cried my eyes out quite a few times during the book! I thought it was great and felt that Pippa was a hoot! I think Hannah Hooten is going to fall in as one of my new faves!
Giving Chase
I absolutely loved Frankie's story.. There was only one thing that truly bothered me in the entire plot The rest of the story including asshole Rhys was pretty darn intriguing. I loved her and I loved the whole mystery/anger/angst in the book that was there but wasn't there.
Share and Share Alike
Honestly my favorite so far in the story. I felt like there was so much story and so much to get involved in I loved Tessa and Sin is my new book boyfriend at least for a couple of days alright. It was pretty amazing and the characters (even those who were not the main characters) made you fall in love all over again.
Great First Book in the Aspen Valley Series. I absolutely adored the characters and fell in love with Jack and Pippa during the first part of the book! I loved the story and cried my eyes out quite a few times during the book! I thought it was great and felt that Pippa was a hoot! I think Hannah Hooten is going to fall in as one of my new faves!
Giving Chase
I absolutely loved Frankie's story.. There was only one thing that truly bothered me in the entire plot The rest of the story including asshole Rhys was pretty darn intriguing. I loved her and I loved the whole mystery/anger/angst in the book that was there but wasn't there.
Share and Share Alike
Honestly my favorite so far in the story. I felt like there was so much story and so much to get involved in I loved Tessa and Sin is my new book boyfriend at least for a couple of days alright. It was pretty amazing and the characters (even those who were not the main characters) made you fall in love all over again.
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