Pairing Up Pippy: A Sweet, Opposites Attract, Small Town Romance

by Bernadette Eden

Working hard to prove to her father that she won’t sink the family farm, Pippy Henderson’s life has become all work and no play.

If she can just show him that the money she’s spending will be an investment for the future she could breathe a little easier.

But when Pippy hires city accountant, Lesley Lockwood to look over the books she’s not expecting a male; let alone a quiet, good-looking one whose knitted v-necks do something to her insides.

With Lesley forced to stay the night after a run in with a muddy back road, Pippy gives him a taste of rural life including a Cameron Valley speed-dating event and mixing in with the locals.

But no matter how much opposites attract, Pippy’s life is on the farm and Lesley’s life is in the city.

Perhaps it’s time to settle for what’s on offer, like long-term, friend-with-benefits, Mitch Waterson?

A case of the flu, an out-of-her-comfort-zone awards night and strong advice from friends, will have Pippy questioning if settling down has to mean settling.

Return to Cameron Valley and see one of it’s favourite locals, Pippy Henderson find her happy ending in this heart-warming and hilarious novella. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Mhairi McFarlane.

87 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 24, 2025

About the author

Award winning author Bernadette Eden writes feel-good fiction that gives you a giggle.

Growing up in a small country town, Bernadette learnt the art of storytelling by sitting at kitchen tables listening to gossip.

When she was old enough she dabbled in some gossip herself and then thought what if I made this a bit juicier and called it fiction?

Now, living in the Adelaide Hills with her husband, three kids and a dog who thinks he is human, Bernadette still gossips but likes to call it research instead.