March 23, 2025 – My Sanctuary

I Knew You Were Trouble By Sandy Barker

Don’t get mad. Get even.

Kate Whitaker has always believed in love, but when a stranger named Willem shows up on her doorstep, the news he has to share isn’t as exciting as his god-like looks might suggest. He’s come to tell her that Kate’s fiancé is also engaged to his sister.

Kate doesn’t know how she didn’t see the red flags: Jon’s work as an airline pilot having him flying around the globe, the postponed dates, the huge rock of an engagement ring that isn’t her style at all.

Overcome with fury – and entranced by the Nordic god’s piercing blue eyes and quiet allure – Kate agrees to accompany Willem to his hometown of Amsterdam to help break the news to his sister. Yet what begins as a simple gesture of support soon twists into a deliciously devious plan to get back at Jon.

Kate is drawn into a world of retribution, revenge and – unexpectedly – romance. Because sometimes the best way to get over someone is to get under someone else…

A dream wedding in Italy?
It’s the chance of a lifetime!

Skye has been with Tim forever and the last thing she’s thinking about is saying ‘I do’. It’s Tim that enters the dream wedding competition – he’s longing to win an all-expenses-paid trip to romantic Montenello. An escape to a beautiful Italian hill town might be just what they need to find love again…

Ana definitely isn’t interested in getting married – she doesn’t need a man to make her happy. But when she loses her job at a glossy food magazine, she jumps at the chance of a new life, renovating a crumbling Italian farmhouse. Her handsome (and very distracting) neighbour definitely isn’t part of the plan.

About The Author

My Review

“Marry Me in Italy” follows Skye, a cake maker, and Ana, an editor, on journeys of self-discovery in the charming town of Montenello, Italy. As both face personal and professional upheavals—Ana losing her job and Skye reconsidering her engagement—their paths intertwine amid stunning scenery, delicious food, and engaging characters. The novel’s descriptive writing brings the Italian countryside to life, making for a delightful and immersive holiday read. Despite mixed feelings about the ending, I feel that story remains enjoyable, with likable protagonists and vivid imagery throughout.

My Rating