Books by Sandy Barker

The adventure of a lifetime awaits ¿ blue seas, white sands and two months of freedom!

The must-read romantic comedy for fans of Laura Jane Williams, Sophie Ranald and Sophie Kinsella. 'THE romcom of the summer... charming, funny and the romance is such a compelling slow burn. I cannot recommend it enough' Reader Review

"e;This was truly the Christmas romance of my dreams"e; 5 Reader reviewWill all three women have their Christmas wishes come true?Christmas is coming and best friends Chloe, Jules, and Lucy are needing change... so swapping homes for the holidays could be the perfect present for all of them!Australian Chloe spends her Christmas in a sleepy village in Oxfordshire, England. She is totally star-struck when she discovers who lives across the road.Lucy, who has jetted off to snowy Colorado for her dream-come-true white Christmas, is taken into the fold of Jules's loud and brash family, discovering more about herself in a few short days than she has in years.And Jules leaves the cold climes of Colorado to spend her Christmas on a beach with Chloe's friends in Melbourne, finding that time away is just what she needed.The only thing better than one Christmas romance is three, and this wonderful festive novel is perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Holly Martin and Karen Swan.What readers are saying about The Christmas Swap:"e;To say I really enjoyed this book may be an understatement!"e;"e;It was like watching a hallmark Christmas movie with a glass of Pinot in hand, smelling the turkey cooking in the oven all day."e;"e;I loved this book! I have already recommended this to my best friend even before I finished it!"e;"e;This sweet holiday story had me totally hooked! If you're looking for a fun, romantic, different take on a Christmas novel, you should absolutely pick this one up!"e;"e;I had so much fun reading this. It was super cheesy in the best way. I found myself grinning silly and trying to hide it while I read in public. "e;"e;This story was everything I want in a holiday read"e;"e;There's such a tremendous warmth about the whole book - the settings, the festive touches, the way the characters develop and discover themselves, that strong friendship, the perfect romances - and I entirely loved it. You really must add it to your Christmas reading list - you're going to love it too."e;

How far would you go in the name of love?

Note to self: don't sleep with your flatmate after a curry and three bottles of wine... especially if he's secretly in love with you and wants you to meet his mum.Cat Parsons is on the run. She doesn't do relationships. After ten years of singlehood even the hint of the 'L' word is enough to get Cat packing her bags and booking herself onto a two-week holiday.A European bus tour feels like a stroke of genius to dodge awkward conversations at home. But little does Cat realise that the first stop will be Paris, the city of love itself. Joined by new friends, Cat has got two weeks, eight countries and a hell of a lot of wine ahead of her. As they discover hidden treasures and the camaraderie of life on the road, will Cat find a new way of looking at love? Discover the beauty of Europe's most romantic cities in this uplifting and laugh-out-loud novel for fans of Samantha Parks, Alex Brown and Mandy BaggotWhat others are saying about That Night in Paris:"e;I feel as if I've had a wonderful holiday romance!"e; Emma Robinson, author of The Undercover Mother"e;A mouthwatering slice of Europe with a sexy Frenchman as the cherry on top."e; Jenni Keer, author of The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker'This book was incredible. The countries they visited, the adventures they went on, all the wine, was a delight to read! What a fantastic read! Reader review"e;Part 'deux' of Sandy Barker's travel romance series is an absolute delight!"e; Ella Hayes, author of Her Brooding Scottish Heir (Mills & Boon True Love)'Seriously this book was amazing. This book was truly something else. It was simply brilliant.' Rady Reads'This book was hard to put down. I devoured it in two sittings. I love it!' Reader review'A happy read which reduced me to giggles many a time, and left me with a smile on my face' Grace J Reviewerlady'A satisfying escapist read, full of heartfelt and touching moments, and just the kind of thing we all need right now.' Two Books Blog

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