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Sandy Barker

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I’m a writer, traveller and hopeful romantic with a lengthy bucket list, and many of my travel adventures have found homes in my novels. I’m also an avid reader, a film buff, a wine lover and a coffee snob.

I am currently on a one-year sabbatical, living and writing across the world, with my partner, Ben, who I met while travelling in Greece. Our real-life love story inspired my debut novel One Summer in Santorini, the first in the five-book Holiday Romance series with One More Chapter, an imprint of HarperCollins.

Also with One More Chapter, is the Christmas Romance series, celebrating my favourite time of the year, and a stand-alone romcom, The Dating Game, set in the world of reality TV.

I am now writing for Boldwood Books, including the 5-
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Sandy Barker Hi Bev. Thank you! Yes, I've traveled to all locations I write about. Some I've lived in too. Thank you for asking and happy new year! …moreHi Bev. Thank you! Yes, I've traveled to all locations I write about. Some I've lived in too. Thank you for asking and happy new year! (less)
Sandy Barker Hi there! I am currently working on a follow up to The Christmas Swap where they visit Bali. I love armchair travel too at the moment and am so glad y…moreHi there! I am currently working on a follow up to The Christmas Swap where they visit Bali. I love armchair travel too at the moment and am so glad you're enjoying reading my books. (less)
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Loving a Good Love Triangle

I love a good love triangle. I love reading them and watching them, and I love writing them, especially the romcom version.

Where the non-comedic love triangle will often explore deeper, darker themes of heartbreak, loss and forever wondering ‘what if?’ – not just for the person who is left alone, but also for the person who makes the choice – the romcom version allows a ‘lighter touch’, finding th

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My Big Greek Island Ex-Scape by Sandy  Barker
"I received an ARC for My Big Greek Island Ex-Scape from NetGalley. This was my first book by Sandy Barker. I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It was a fun read. A mystery mixed with romance. Some parts were predictable but still so much fun to read. I am" Read more of this review »
My Big Greek Island Ex-Scape by Sandy  Barker
"When life handed Ally three divorces, she turned the experience into a global influencer brand: the Divorced Diva. An opportunity to grow the brand leads her to agree to ex-husband number three’s request to promote his new luxury resort on a Greek is" Read more of this review »
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"Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and Sandy Barker for an ARC of this book! I loved the Ever After Agency series by this author and was so excited when my request was approved for this book! As always, I'll give my review without too many spoil" Read more of this review »
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A fascinating and compelling story, deftly told by Andie Newton through richly drawn characters, twists snd turns and her trademarked attention to detail. Her research, as always, is impeccable, transporting me to the past.

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Someone Like You by Sandy  Barker
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Utterly charming! I adored every page of this sweet, funny, feel-good story.
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Another stellar read from Alexandra Weston.

Highly evocative of the era - the golden age of Hollywood - with an intriguing heroine and an incredible journey into the heart, as well as a thoughtful exploration of the heartbreak endured by members of t
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“I hate crowds—most short people do.”
Sandy Barker, That Night in Paris

“She stayed put while the rest of us went”
Sandy Barker, One Summer in Santorini

“tour. Georgina knew her stuff and Monaco”
Sandy Barker, That Night in Paris

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