Tessa thought buying a share in the dysfunctional Ta' Qali Racehorse Syndicate would be the perfect distraction from a life best forgotten but she doesn't reckon on her horse being deliberately injured. Now the race is on to track down his attacker. But Ta' Qali isn’t the only one up against the clock. Love is threatening to leave without her; and Tessa’s in for the ride of her life...
***WARNING***: To keep it real, some characters engage in sexual activities and use language which some readers might find offensive.
From the bestselling author, Hannah Hooton, comes the third installment of the racing romance Aspen Valley Series.
“...Tessa shook her head. ‘I don’t do relationships, Sin.’
Sin smacked his lips and shrugged. ‘Okay, then.’ He stood up and walked over to the cupboard to return the first-aid box.
Tessa watched him go, bewildered. ‘Okay?’ she echoed. ‘You mean you’re fine with it?’
‘Would going down on my knees and begging for your affections work?’
Tessa shifted from one foot to the other and pulled a dubious face. ‘Well, no...’
‘Well, then,’ he said, shrugging on his jacket. ‘I guess there’s little point in continuing this conversation.’...”
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. Love is threatening to leave without her; and win, lose or draw, Tessa’s in for the ride of her life...
PRAISE FOR HANNAH HOOTON
“Blessed with a ready wit and astute comedy timing.” Racing Post
“Instead of reading two or three chapters, I scooted through eight or nine on several occasions. It is a book that consumes your mind.” Racing 4 Girls
“Fun, fluent and occasionally flippant... the author’s intimate knowledge of racing sets this book apart.” Equestrian Trade News
***WARNING***: To keep it real, some characters engage in sexual activities and use language which some readers might find offensive.
From the bestselling author, Hannah Hooton, comes the third installment of the racing romance Aspen Valley Series.
“...Tessa shook her head. ‘I don’t do relationships, Sin.’
Sin smacked his lips and shrugged. ‘Okay, then.’ He stood up and walked over to the cupboard to return the first-aid box.
Tessa watched him go, bewildered. ‘Okay?’ she echoed. ‘You mean you’re fine with it?’
‘Would going down on my knees and begging for your affections work?’
Tessa shifted from one foot to the other and pulled a dubious face. ‘Well, no...’
‘Well, then,’ he said, shrugging on his jacket. ‘I guess there’s little point in continuing this conversation.’...”
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. Love is threatening to leave without her; and win, lose or draw, Tessa’s in for the ride of her life...
PRAISE FOR HANNAH HOOTON
“Blessed with a ready wit and astute comedy timing.” Racing Post
“Instead of reading two or three chapters, I scooted through eight or nine on several occasions. It is a book that consumes your mind.” Racing 4 Girls
“Fun, fluent and occasionally flippant... the author’s intimate knowledge of racing sets this book apart.” Equestrian Trade News
