When lovers, friends, and competitors--Cain and Jade--mix business with pleasure, the perfect relationship gives way to imperfection in this saucy romance from the author of the debut novel "Recipe for Love."
Rituals and Eden are two of the trendiest restaurants on Long Island and the owners are not only competitors, but also a sizzling hot couple. After one year together, Cain and Jade are embarking on a joint venture--opening a new eatery and spa in New York City called Genesis.
As they become consumed with launching Genesis, the fire in their relationship starts to flicker and sparks begin to ignite for Cain and Jade in all the wrong places. Mistakes are made that put their trust, honesty, and commitment to the test. Can Jade and Cain prevent the complete failure of Genesis, and their relationship, or will they let both investments go up in smoke? It's not enough to know the recipe; if love is to endure, they have to remember the Rituals for Love.
For anyone who's ever been in love--whether it's with a person or a career--"Rituals for Love" delves into the complexities of balancing between a career, lovers, and friends. From joy to pain to everything in between, you'll find the perfect combination of romance and real-life drama in this deliciously sexy story.

***WARNING SEXUAL CONTENT***In the year 2265 animal DNA was combined with a human in embryo. From then, dozens of anthropomorphic sub-species including canines, felines, equines, and even numerous combinations with reptiles, insects, and aquatics have been created. The Hybrid integration into human society has been a disaster in the media. They are criticized, prosecuted, and even attacked by extremist religious, scientific, and political groups claiming that such 'abominations' should not be allowed to exist. Hence, all known Hybrids and all future hybrids were isolated the city of Furton which was created specifically for their kind. They were separated from any humans who wanted no part in their existence. This is the continuation of what Fred Patten of Dogpatch Press called a "Screamingly erotic" story of Chris Taylor, one person as he learns about himself and his sexuality as he lives among the hybrids. This is the conclusion to this part of his life's story.

Jilly Cooper's legendary hero returns!

Rupert Campbell-Black, all-conquering racehorse owner-trainer and handsomest man in England, is in the darkest of places. His adored wife, Taggie, is about to undergo chemotherapy. His beloved leading stallion has been assassinated.

Now his daughter Bianca is badgering him to buy into a failing local football club, Searston Rovers, so he can sign up her superstar striker boyfriend, Feral Jackson, and he and Bianca can return home from Perth to look after Taggie.

Rupert dislikes football and his first impressions of Searston are distinctly unfavourable. But as their new and indelibly competitive Chairman, he won’t stand for anything less than an Everest climb to the top of the Premier League.

With the help of the club’s ravishing and adorable secretary, Tember West, and his sassy Press Officer, Dora Belvedon, he becomes increasingly fond of his riotous mix of players, despite bawling them out whenever they face defeat.

Rupert’s explosive arrival at Searston causes outrage, so the fights are as furious off the field as on – particularly when glamorous WAGS flood in to stir up trouble and lust after Rupert…

Nor do the rival local football team, their duplicitous chairman and their corrupt dealings make things easier – let the scandals, sabotage and seductions begin…

***WARNING***ADULT CONTENT***WARNING***In the year 2265, the humans of earth, achieved what none thought possible by successfully combining animal DNA with that of a human in a developing embryo. From the time of that initial success, dozens of anthropomorphic sub-species. The Hybrid integration into human society has been a disaster in the media. They are criticized, prosecuted, and even attacked by extremist religious, scientific, and political groups claiming that such 'abominations' should not be allowed to exist for fear that they may endanger humanity due to their brutal animalistic nature. Due to such views, all known Hybrids and all future hybrids were isolated the city of Furton which was created specifically for their kind. They were separated from any humans who wanted no part in their existence. This is the continuation of what Fred Patten of Dogpatch Press called a "Screamingly erotic" story of Chris Taylor, one person as he learns about himself and his sexuality as he lives among the hybrids.