(Churchminster: book 5): a romantic, scandalous and sizzling rom-com – the perfect dose of escapism!

Horse Play

'The new SATC (Sex and the Countryside)' Heat 
 
Prepare for a wild ride, with the sexy new blockbuster from the fabulous Jo Carnegie

If you like Jilly Cooper, you will love this naughty, funny and deliciously addictive read from much loved author, Jo Carnegie. 
 
'Funny, saucy escapism' -- Heat 
'Sexy, sassy and scandalous' Glamour 
'The sort of book you lose yourself in' -- ***** Reader review 
'Total escapism and very, very funny' -- ***** Reader review 
'Absolutely loved it' -- ***** Reader review 
'A fantastic read' -- ***** Reader review 
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ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE COUNTRY...SO BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR! 
 
Churchminster village - picturesque, quaint, sleepy - OR NOT... 
 
A place where women know exactly what they want, and it's not cream tea with the vicar. 
 
And a place where the men had better behave . . . because the ladies won't take it lying down (well, not unless they want to!)

Funny, saucy escapism that we're calling the new SATC (Sex and the Countryside). *****

Jo Carnegie is Jilly Cooper's heir apparent - funny, sexy, and terrifically topical

A sexy romp to brighten up a dull January

Fabulously escapist and one hell of a page-turner, it's definitely the most fun you'll get for £6.99 this January... The best cure we've found for the January blues

The novel's steamier encounters might make even Jilly fans blush

The novel's racier encounters might make even Jilly fans blush

the sexy, irresistibly fun page-turner to indulge in

Dirty Tricks

The temperature's rising, and the countryside's getting HOT!

Funny, saucy escapism that we're calling the new SATC (Sex and the Countryside)

Steamy, fun and full of fab twists and old eccentrics, we loved it

A steamy, dreamy read that will have you fantasising about illicit romance and escaping to the country

SEX IN THE CITY OR SEX IN THE COUNTRY? 
 
Saffron loves the London party and fashion scenes. So she's extra nervous about abandoning it all for six months in the country to Write Her Novel. Of course, she'll miss gorgeous boyfriend Tom but at least his supermodel twin brother will be there to keep her company. 
 
So when does keeping her company cross the line? 
 
Harriet has swapped her country life for a London career and a part time job at a community centre desperately in need of saving. Here she meets Zack . . . but what secrets lurk behind those sexy blue eyes of his? 
 
New lives, new temptations. Have both girls bitten off more than they can chew?

(Churchminster: book 3): an addictive, funny and feel-good rom-com you’ll want to devour

Wild Things

From the author of Country Pursuits and Naked Truths, comes another riveting, raunchy read!

Much loved author, Jo Carnegie, brings us another riveting and raunchy read - a really steamy, romantic and hilarious indulgence that fans of Jilly Cooper will adore... 
 
'Fabulous... Sexy and scandalous... If the countryside was always this exciting, we'd swap our stilettos for shooting sticks in a flash' -- Heat 
'Sex, gossip and laughs aplenty' -- Image 
'Sexy shenanigans and hilarious goings on '' -- Saturday Magazine 
'Easy holiday read or curling up on the sofa with a cuppa on a rainy Saturday!' -- ***** Reader review 
'A cracking pace and the characters are fantastic' -- ***** Reader review 
'I had many a late night reading those extra few pages!' -- ***** Reader review 
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THE SCENE IS SET FOR A PERFECTLY SCANDALOUS YEAR... 
 
When an A-list film set descends on the quiet village of Churchminster, so begins a very interesting time for the village... 
 
Meet the glamorous cast of Wild Things! 
 
Sophia - the leading lady who gets what she wants. And she wants... 
Jed - the village's gorgeous gardener, living with devoted girlfriend... 
Camilla - sweet-natured and desperate for a baby, unlike her sister... 
Calypso - fiercely ambitious, and unimpressed by the penetrating gaze of... 
Rafe - dashing leading man, who quickly wins over Calypso's grandmother... 
Clementine - whose only desire is for Churchminster to win 'Britain's Best Village'! 
 
Wild Things is a racy, pacy and sexy romp - guaranteed to have you laughing out loud and crying for more! 
 
The Churchminster adventures continue in Dirty Tricks. Have you read Country Pursuits and Naked Truths, the first two books in the series?

***** Fabulous... Sexy and scandalous... If the countryside was always this exciting, we'd swap our stilettos for shooting sticks in a flash

Sexy shenanigans and hilarious goings on put Churchminster on the 'Top Destinations' list this summer

(Churchminster: book 2): a romantic, scandalous and sizzling rom-com – the perfect dose of escapism

Naked Truths

A romantic, scandalous novel set between the idyllic Cotswold countryside and the bright lights of London. Think Jilly Cooper meets Devil Wears Prada!

If you like Jilly Cooper, you will love this naughty, funny and deliciously addictive read from much loved author, Jo Carnegie. 
 
'Sexy, sassy and scandalous...Hilarious stuff!' -- Glamour 
'Packed with cheeky characters, dark secrets and delectable men...' - Heat 
'Just add bubble bath and Cava for the perfect night in' - Scarlet Magazine 
'A jolly good read' -- ***** Reader review 
'Saucy and funny as the first. I literally read it in a day!' -- ***** Reader review 
'It's got everything, great characters, fab story, sex and fun!' -- ***** Reader review 
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RUMOURS CAN BE VERY REVEALING... 
 
Newly-weds Caro and Benedict have swapped country life in Churchminster for an exclusive London mews. It's blissful . . . until Benedict's sister arrives, bringing with her a dangerous secret. 
 
Fashionable socialite Saffron lives next door. She always thought the countryside was boring, but when she's invited to Churchminster, she's shocked to learn just how dirty rural life can get. 
 
Saffron's boss, workaholic editor Catherine, is fighting to save her ailing magazine. But her scandalous past threatens to destroy everything, especially when rugged builder John Milton strides into her life. 
 
Following a sexy, colourful cast through city and country, Naked Truths is an addictive, funny, feel-good romantic romp. 
 
The Churchminster adventures continue in Wild Things. Have you read Country Pursuits, the first in the series?

Packed with cheeky characters, dark secrets and delectable men... A blush-inducingly naughty, funny and deliciously addictive read. *****

Full of eccentric characters, scandal and humour, this is a must-read novel. *****

Sexy, sassy and scandalous... racy heroines... rich entertainment. Hilarious stuff!

The second in her Churchminster series may make Carnegie queen of the bonkbuster... Just add bubble bath and Cava for the perfect night in

A PERFECT book for the plane or the beach. I couldn't put it down

A juicy, saucy, hilarious read - I loved it!

This feel-good read follows a colourful cast. ****

Sex, lies and secrets - this is chick-lit at its very best

If you like Jilly Cooper, you will love this naughty, funny and deliciously addictive read from much loved author, Jo Carnegie. 
 
'Sexy, sassy and scandalous...Hilarious stuff!' -- Glamour 
'Packed with cheeky characters, dark secrets and delectable men...' - Heat 
'Just add bubble bath and Cava for the perfect night in' - Scarlet Magazine 
'A jolly good read' -- ***** Reader review 
'Saucy and funny as the first. I literally read it in a day!' -- ***** Reader review 
'It's got everything, great characters, fab story, sex and fun!' -- ***** Reader review 
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RUMOURS CAN BE VERY REVEALING... 
 
Newly-weds Caro and Benedict have swapped country life in Churchminster for an exclusive London mews. It's blissful . . . until Benedict's sister arrives, bringing with her a dangerous secret. 
 
 Fashionable socialite Saffron lives next door. She always thought the countryside was boring, but when she's invited to Churchminster, she's shocked to learn just how dirty rural life can get. 
 
 Saffron's boss, workaholic editor Catherine, is fighting to save her ailing magazine. But her scandalous past threatens to destroy everything, especially when rugged builder John Milton strides into her life. 
 
 Following a sexy, colourful cast through city and country, Naked Truths is an addictive, funny, feel-good romantic romp. 
 
The Churchminster adventures continue in Wild Things. Have you read Country Pursuits, the first in the series?

: (Churchminster: book 1): a raunchy, rip-roaring and unashamedly romantic romp that you’ll absolutely love

Country Pursuits

Fans of Jilly Cooper will devour this racy, pacy and laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from much loved author, Jo Carnegie. 
 
'Sexy, scandalous and all firmly tongue in cheek' - Heat 
'Carnegie gives Jilly Cooper a run for her money' - Glamour 
'A right corker!' - Closer 
'If you want pure escapism, this book is for you' -- ***** Reader review 
'Funny and sexy and romantic and had everything a good chick lit should have!' -- ***** Reader review 
'I was bereft when I finished it. Jilly Cooper watch out, Jo Carnegie is on your heels.' -- ***** Reader review 
'This book made me laugh out loud, cry and everything in between, definitely recommend it!! BUY IT NOW!!!' -- ***** Reader review 
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THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE... 
 
The gorgeous women of Churchminster know exactly what they want - a constant flow of champagne and the love of a good man. 
 
But faced with the likes of beer-guzzling farmer Angus, foul-tempered Lord Fraser and suave banker Sebastian (devoted only to himself), their attentions are increasingly drawn to more attractive possibilities . . . 
 
Meanwhile, when a part of their beloved village comes under threat from a villainous property developer and his bulldozer, the community is united by a different kind of passion and important questions occupy their minds: 
 
Can they raise enough money to save Churchminster? And can a person actually die from too much extra-marital sex? 
 
The Churchminster adventures continue in Naked Truths...

All hail the glorious return of the romp... Sexy, scandalous and all firmly tongue in cheek this'll have chick lit quaking in its Manolo Blahnik boots

Carnegie gives Jilly Cooper a run for her money... A rip-roaring romp with a cast of colourful caricatures... a racy read that'll have you snorting with laughter

A right corker! Very much in the Jilly Cooper vein... fast, sexy, fun, and we think you'll love it - a lot

I read Country Pursuits in one sitting - it was a real hoot and unputdownable!

We love a steamy read we do, especially when it's set in the country. Scandal-a-plenty. Kind of like Emmerdale but with sex, champagne and hot men

As sinfully English as a hot buttered crumpet!

A fantastic read! I couldn't put it down from beginning to end!

Lose yourself in a good old bonk-buster... there's something for all tastes

You just know it's going to be a tongue-in-cheek masterpiece... high class romping and underhanded business. Think Desperate Housewives meets posh totty

Jo Carnegie... will make even the rudest of readers blush with her saucy bonkbuster of a debut novel

Fans of Jilly Cooper will devour this racy, pacy and laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from much loved author, Jo Carnegie. 
 
'Sexy, scandalous and all firmly tongue in cheek' - Heat 
'Carnegie gives Jilly Cooper a run for her money' - Glamour 
'A right corker!' - Closer 
'If you want pure escapism, this book is for you' -- ***** Reader review 
'Funny and sexy and romantic and had everything a good chick lit should have!' -- ***** Reader review 
'I was bereft when I finished it. Jilly Cooper watch out, Jo Carnegie is on your heels.' -- ***** Reader review 
'This book made me laugh out loud, cry and everything in between, definitely recommend it!! BUY IT NOW!!!' -- ***** Reader review 
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THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE... 
 
The gorgeous women of Churchminster know exactly what they want - a constant flow of champagne and the love of a good man. 
 
 But faced with the likes of beer-guzzling farmer Angus, foul-tempered Lord Fraser and suave banker Sebastian (devoted only to himself), their attentions are increasingly drawn to more attractive possibilities . . . 
 
 Meanwhile, when a part of their beloved village comes under threat from a villainous property developer and his bulldozer, the community is united by a different kind of passion and important questions occupy their minds: 
 
 Can they raise enough money to save Churchminster? And can a person actually die from too much extra-marital sex? 
 
The Churchminster adventures continue in Naked Truths...

Jo Carnegie

the perfect blend of a feel-good story, hilarious hijinks and intoxicating romance to escape with

'More essential than suncream in your beach bag this summer . . . Sexy, glamorous and fun' HEAT 
 
FOR THE PERFECT LIFE . . . YOU MAY HAVE TO BREAK SOME RULES 
 
I’m Vanessa Powell. 
People think they know me because I’m famous. They think I’ve got the world at my feet and the husband every woman wants to marry. 
 
But fame can be a lonely place and the perfect marriage can be even lonelier. Now someone’s come into my life who makes me feel alive. 
 
For the first time ever, I’m thinking about what I really want. No matter what the consequences. 
 
Funny, sexy and full of romance and drama, this is a fabulous read for fans of Catherine Alliott, Lucy Diamond and Veronica Henry.

Jo Carnegie

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