Product Description

Set against the glorious Cotswold countryside and the playgrounds of the world, Jilly Cooper's Rutshire Chronicles, RIDERS, RIVALS, POLO, THE MAN WHO MADE HUSBANDS JEALOUS, APPASSIONATA and SCORE!, offer an intoxicating blend of skulduggery, swooning romance, sexual adventure and hilarious high jinks. RIDERS, the first and steamiest in the series, takes the lid off international showjumping, a sport where the brave horses are almost human, but the humans behave like animals. The brooding hero, gypsy Jake Lovell, under whose magic hands the most difficult horse or woman becomes biddable, is driven to the top by his loathing of the beautiful bounder and darling of the show ring, Rupert Campbell-Black. Having filched each other's horses, and fought and fornicated their way around the capitals of Europe, the feud between the two men finally erupts with devastating consequences during the Los Angeles Olympics.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #225508 in Books
• Published on: 2003-06-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 928 pages

Sunday Telegraph
'Sex and horses: who could ask for more?'

Mail on Sunday
'Blockbusting fiction at its best'

Daily Mail - Auberon Waugh
'I defy anyone not to enjoy her book. It is a delight from start to finish'

Customer Reviews

A plesant surprise!
This isn't generally the type of book I would buy myself, but I borrowed it from the library on a whim just to see what it was like. I was totally absorbed and read the book in 48 hrs! It throws your loyalties between various characters and you can't help but sympathise with them all for different reasons. In one chapter you feel protective towards Helen, Fen or Billy the next you want to tell them to get their act together.
After not being sure if I would enjoy the book - I will certainly be reading more from this series of books!

'Jilly's world' that will knock you off your horse!
If you have never read a Jilly Cooper book before - make this your first and you are guaranteed to be hooked for life - I promise. The research that goes into her novels defies belief which is why when I pick up one of her books I know it is going to a good one and not only an immensely enjoyable read but also I can guarantee I will finish the book having learnt something new on the way.

In Riders, the key storyline is around the world of show jumping and three loveable characters Rupert Campbell-Black, Billy Lloyd Fox and Jake Lovell, you will fall in love all of of them but for completely different reasons Rupert for his being a loveable rogue and Billy for his being a loveable teddy bear and Jake for his mystic charms and misfortune.

Jilly takes us into their world, capivates us totally with their antics, achievements, scullduggery, highs and lows and makes you become totally involved! If only.....

Woweeee
Well what can I say apart from 'wowee!' ! I have read this book six times now and I could easily read it another six ! It is my most treasured possesion ! Rupert Campbell Black REEKS sex but not as much as his rival Jake Lovell whos dark gypsy ways evelope him in mystery and intruige....hmmm. Perfect book for lying on a beach with, or snuggling on the sofa to pour over the pages. This book should have a health warning as it is heavily addictive!