A Sunrise Over Bali by Sandy Barker
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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.
Join readers everywhere and prepare to fall for the most romantic escape of 2022…
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Romance
and a far-off destination...A Sunrise Over Bali is a perfect
combination for me.
Thirty-five-year-old Jaelee Tan has
crammed into and achieved much in her life and is now a Junior Vice
President of the second largest PR agency in Florida. Hard work and
determination, fuelled by Tina Tan have reaped their rewards as she
owns a South Beach Condo and far too many pairs of designer shoes.
Yet, despite her success, Jae is lonely and unhappy with her
life.
When at her best friend's 40th birthday party she spots
her ex and his new wife, it highlights how miserable she is. At a
time in her life when it's smarter to handle issues head-on, she does
the total opposite by running away, as she flies to Bali for a
two-month sabbatical, in the hope she can turn her life around…
As
a heroine, Jae doesn't instantly warm to readers. With a mother who
has always been a force to reckon with, it's no surprise, her only
daughter has achieved much in her life. Jaelee is tough and ambitious
but also, uninformed with the world that surrounds her as she views
and judges others with a critical eye. However, all it takes is a
change of scenery and new acquaintances to change her attitude and to
see the world and other people from a whole new perspective.
Ms.
Barker fills the pages with beautiful words to match the stunning
Balinese backdrop as the heroine settles into her temporary
accommodation. It's a steep learning curve for her, but it isn't long
before she meets fellow residents at UROP (You Are Our People) and
begins to see that her life is full of opportunities to grasp. The
supporting cast of characters is a delightful bunch of people… the
kind you would want to be friends with. This and the engaging
narrative creates an escapist adventure for anyone looking for a
distraction from their everyday life.
As I dived into this
novel, the lyrics from the late great John Denver sprung to mind, as
the suppressed feelings of my wanderlust surfaced. I dreamed of
packing my suitcase and laptop… "to leave on a jet plane",
and head off to paradise to indulge in some meaningful 'me time'. The
reality, however, means I've remained where I am but with a longing
to visit a new destination, sold to me through the author's vivid
descriptions.
For those who have read, That Night in
Paris, (like myself), you'll get an opportunity to catch up with Cal
again. If you haven't, don't worry, as both books are stand-alone.
Either way, both
books won't
disappoint.
***arc generously received courtesy of One
More Chapter via NetGalley***
Sandy lives in Melbourne Australia with her partner, Ben, who she met while travelling in Greece. Their real-life love story inspired Sandy’s debut novel One Summer in Santorini, the first in the Holiday Romance series with One More Chapter, an imprint of HarperCollins.
The series continues in That Night in Paris and A Sunset in Sydney and there are two more to come in 2022. Her standalone novel The Christmas Swap celebrates her favourite time of the year, and next up is The Dating Game, a laugh-out-loud romcom set in the world of Reality TV.
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