The Holiday Romance
5 primary works
Book 1
‘An ideal holiday read that ticks all the boxes. I thoroughly enjoyed it!’ Julie Houston, best selling author of A Village Affair.
There was something in the air that night. . .**Sandy’s BRAND NEW romcom The Dating Game is available now**
Sarah has had enough of men. It’s time to rekindle her first true love – travel – so she books a sailing trip around the Greek islands with a group of strangers.
The very last thing Sarah wants is to meet someone new, but then a gorgeous American man boards her yacht… And when she also encounters a handsome silver fox who promises her the world, she realises that trouble really does come in twos.
Will Sarah dive into a holiday fling or stick to her plan to steer clear of men, continue her love affair with feta and find her own way after all?
The perfect holiday read to escape with this summer, for fans of Annie Robertson’s My Mamma Mia Summer and Mandy Baggot’s One Last Greek Summer.
Readers love Sandy Barker:
‘A summery romantic debut from a fresh voice in romantic fiction. Made me want to pack my bags for the Greek islands this instant!’ Phillipa Ashley, bestselling author of A Perfect Cornish Summer
‘A fun and flirty escapist read.’ Samantha Tonge, bestselling author of Knowing You
‘Warm, witty and wonderful.’ Emma Robinson, author of Happily Never After
‘A thoughtful and often humorous insight into the joys and pitfalls of travelling as a single, thirty-something woman.’ Ella Hayes, Mills and Boon author
‘A cosmopolitan treat.’ Belinda Missen, author of An Impossible Thing Called Love
‘An absolutely brilliant holiday read, full of love and laugh-out-loud moments.’ Katie Ginger, author of Summer Season on the Seafront
‘A deliciously romantic, sunlit sail around the Greek islands – the perfect holiday read.’ Lynne Shelby, author of The One That I Want
‘Sun, romance and sailing – what more could you want?’ Lucy Coleman, author of Summer on the Italian Lakes
‘Sandy’s voice is young, smart and engaging. The story made me smile and long for summer days.’ Kiley Dunbar, author of One Summer’s Night.
Book 2
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 Baggot
What others are saying about That Night in Paris:
“I feel as if I’ve had a wonderful holiday romance!” Emma Robinson, author of The Undercover Mother
“A mouthwatering slice of Europe with a sexy Frenchman as the cherry on top.” 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
“Part ‘deux’ of Sandy Barker’s travel romance series is an absolute delight!” 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
Book 3
Sarah Parsons has a choice ahead of her. After the trip of a lifetime she’s somehow returned home with TWO handsome men wanting to whisk her away into the sunset.
Pulled in two directions across the globe, it’s making life trickier than it sounds. Her gorgeous American Josh, wants to meet Sarah in Hawaii for a holiday to remember. Meanwhile silver fox James plans to wine and dine her in London.
It’s a lot to handle for this Aussie girl, who had totally sworn off men!
Join Sarah after her adventure in One Summer in Santorini, for the heart-warming and uplifting third novel in The Holiday Romance series.
Travel to beautiful destinations with old friends and new in this gorgeous romantic novel perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Sue Roberts.
Book 4
‘A gorgeous escapist romance’ Emma Robinson
‘Recommended for anyone who loves a good romcom and a spot of armchair travel’ Fiona Leitch
Home is where the heart is . . .
When Jaelee Tan leaves her high-flying PR job in Miami for a sabbatical in Bali, the last thing she expects is for it to become permanent. But when her boss demands the trip be cut short, Jae does the only thing she can think of and quits on the spot.
With two months in Bali, a new group of friends and the gorgeous scenery and beaches, Jae is determined to make the most of her new-found freedom. And when she locks eyes with hunky Scot, Alistair, Jae wonders if she’ll lose her heart to more than just a Balinese sunrise.
Escape to Bali in this uplifting novel full of friendship, laughter and romance, perfect for fans of Mandy Baggot, Julie Caplin and Holly Martin.
‘You just can’t beat a Sandy Barker holiday romance. So, so brilliant’ Anita Faulkner, author of A Colourful Country Escape
‘A fun read with lots of laughs, love and sizzles’ Ritu, NetGalley
‘The dose of escapism that I didn’t know I needed’ Andrea, NetGalley
‘The perfect getaway . . . it made me daydream’ Denise, NetGalley
‘A beautiful story’ Rosamond, NetGalley
‘A fun, feel-good read’ Nikki, NetGalley
‘Perfect vacation vibes . . . if you’re looking for a book to steal your heart, this is the book for you’ Camilla, NetGalley
‘A must-have beach read that has you dreaming of tropical locations and laughing’ Erika, NetGalley
Book 5
‘A wonderful, witty escapist read . . . fabulous [and] feel-good’ Kitty Wilson, author of Every Day in December
‘A delightful, heart-warming story of romance, friendship and family’ Lynne Shelby, author of Love on Location
‘A truly wonderful sunshine infused book’ Reader Review
‘A beautifully romantic read with all the drama you’d expect’ Katie Ginger
‘A heartfelt, witty tale . . . recommended for anyone who loves travel, romance and laughter’ Fiona Leitch
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Love is in the air . . .Sarah has everything she ever wished for; she lives with her gorgeous boyfriend and their cat in Sydney and life couldn’t be better. If only she wasn’t so anxious about turning the big 4 0.
Meanwhile Cat is happily loved-up with Jean-Luc, except she lives in London, and he lives in Paris. She loves their long-distance relationship so why is she worrying about their future.
But a surprise wedding proposal is about to change everything for these sisters. And with all their family and friends gathering at a vineyard in Tuscany to celebrate, love, laughter and mayhem are about to ensue.
Reunite with your favourite characters from The Holiday Romance series as they gather together for love, laughter and a party they’ll never forget. Perfect for fans of Jo Thomas and Mandy Baggot.
Readers love A Wedding in Tuscany‘Wonderfully sweet [and] sprinkled with plenty of Sandy Barker steaminess to raise the temperatures’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I feel in love with the characters and found it hard to put down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A delightful book . . . full of love, laughter, friendships and so much more’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An enjoyable book with its stunning location and overall themes of love in all its guises . . . a must-read author for me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What could be more romantic than Tuscany’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book was really good, highly recommend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Escapism at its best’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐