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Rivals: The steamy romance from the Sunday Times bestseller, now the hottest series on TV [cover may vary] (Rutshire Chronicl

Scandal, power, and desire collide in the decadent world of 1980s British television.
Reading guide
Rivals is the second novel in the Rutshire Chronicles. While each book can be enjoyed on its own, starting with Riders (Book 1) provides the full arc of Rupert Campbell-Black’s journey.
The Rutshire Chronicles sweeps across the lives of the fictional county’s wealthy and well-connected, following recurring characters like dashing cad Rupert Campbell-Black through decades of love affairs, boardroom battles, and social climbing, all delivered with Cooper’s trademark wit and sensual flair.

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Welcome to the Rutshire Chronicles, Jilly Cooper’s beloved series of steamy, witty, and scandalous novels set among the glamorous elite of the British countryside. Each book delves into the intertwined lives of aristocrats, media moguls, sports stars, and artists as they pursue power, passion, and prestige with unapologetic flair. With sharp social comedy and irresistible romantic entanglements, the series has captivated readers for decades and inspired a major television adaptation.

At the heart of this world is Rupert Campbell-Black, the quintessential hate-to-love-him bad-boy whose charm and arrogance spell trouble and fascination in equal measure. Whether the setting is a polo field, a TV studio, or a Cotswolds manor, the Rutshire Chronicles delivers a heady mix of workplace rivalry, family drama, and bedroom antics. Called “the funniest and the sharpest writer there is” by Jenny Colgan, and “joyful and mischievous” by Jojo Moyes, Jilly Cooper’s saga remains the gold standard for intelligent, sexy escapism.

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