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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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Diary of a Menopausal Romcom Author Part 3: UK & What’s happening

Hi – me again. Last post for the week, I promise.

The 3rd part of our trip took us to the UK for time with the fam, catch ups with friends and a couple of bookish events.

Family is everything and spending proper time with my sis Victoria, brother-in-law Mark and Alex, our nephew (plus their three cats) was brilliant fun. And we caught up with our great aunt Joan, who at 94 is still sharp and fun

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Absolutely devoured this cosy, heart-warming read.
Kiley Dunbar has crafted a beautiful story with rich characters, including many of our favourites from Cairn Dhu.
Funny, warm, romantic and hopeful. A must read for this festive season.
The Housewives of Atomic Lane by Andie Newton
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"The Housewives of Atomic Lane
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Pub Date: August 7, 2026
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Andie Newton has taken family history and local lore and crafted a pacy thriller evocative of the time and filled with intrigue and nail biting moments. I loved the characterisation, espe
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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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