Rivals by Jilly Cooper

Rivals is a steamy, dramatic, and delightfully scandalous novel by Jilly Cooper, part of her Rutshire Chronicles series. Set in the glamorous and cutthroat world of British television, the story follows the ambitious and charming Rupert Campbell-Black—ex-Olympic champion and notorious heartthrob—who is brought in to shake things up at a struggling TV network.

As rival producers, celebrities, and executives compete for power, ratings, and love, Rivals delivers a whirlwind of passion, betrayal, outrageous antics, and sharp wit. With larger-than-life characters, country house parties, and behind-the-scenes drama, this novel blends high society gossip with soap-opera-style storytelling.

A quintessential Jilly Cooper novel, Rivals is sexy, satirical, and wildly entertaining—perfect for fans of drama, romance, and British wit.