Murphy’s Law








A BookStrand Mainstream Romance!

A 2010 EPIC Finalist!

Night Owl Romance ~ Reviewer Top Pick! ~ 5 Hearts ~ Ms. James wrote a thoroughly entertaining story...

The Romance Studio ~ 5 Hearts ~ Ms. James has found a place on my must-read list.

Manic Readers ~ 5 Stars ~ ...certain to grip your emotions and do flip flops with your heart.

Long and Short Reviews ~ 5 Books ~ Beautifully written, engaging, and hard to predict, Murphy’s Law was a pleasure from start to finish.

You Gotta Read Reviews ~ "You Gotta Read!" Rating ~ ...a superb novel that will tug at your heartstrings.

Classic Romance Revival ~ 5 wings ~ ...one of the best contemporaries I've read in a while.

Romance Junkies ~ 4.5 Ribbons ~ ...a touching, uplifting romance that you will not soon forget.

Coffee Time Romance ~ 4 cups ...the intense drama that played out between Seth and Katie was beautiful to watch.




Seth Remington had a fortune at his fingertips, but something was missing in his life. Purpose. Knowing he has one last chance to redeem his son, terminally ill Sterling Remington rewrites his will. To earn his inheritance, his son Seth must labor as a groom for a horse trainer. Katie Murphy’s orderly existence is turned upside down by Sterling Remington’s will. Raised on hard work and dedicated to her harness racing stable, Katie agrees to take Seth on as a groom. How can she ever fulfill the challenge of instilling a work ethic in Seth and still keep her faltering stable running? Kept at arm’s length by the strict terms of Sterling’s will, Seth and Katie are forced to struggle with their growing attraction until a devastating racing accident forces them to take a hard look at their relationship. How much is he willing to risk for her love?

Free Falling










A BookStrand Mainstream Romance!

A 2010 EPIC Finalist!


Romantic Times ~ 4 Stars! ~ Book two in the Damaged Heroes series is a suspenseful page-turner. The characters are fully developed and believable, making it easy to follow the protagonists' adventure- filled relationship. The heroine has empathic abilities, which lend a fun paranormal twist to the story.

Night Owl Romance ~ Reviewer Top Pick! ~ 5 Hearts ~ Ms. James has penned another fantastic story...

You Gotta Read Reviews ~ "You Gotta Read!" Rating ~ Ross turned out to be a dream hero!

Two Lips ~ 5 Kisses ~ When you want your romance sweet, emotionally charged, and one to remember...

The Romance Studio ~ 5 hearts ~ ...fast-paced and almost impossible to put down.

Long and Short Reviews ~ 5 books ~ The gripping plot of Free Falling fully captured my attention from the beginning and certainly made this book a page turner.

Book Wenches ~ 4.75 Rating ~ Heads up, romance lovers, because I’ve got a good one for you.

Coffee Time Romance ~ 4 cups ~ The author weaves a plot that will keep you at the edge of your seat...




Workaholic attorney Ross Kennedy never learned to enjoy life until he meets the woman of his dreams. If only Laurie Miller can convince him that’s exactly who she is. A psychologist with empathic abilities, Laurie rescues Ross, who has been stranded in the middle of a Montana blizzard. The two strangers are completely snowed in and out of contact. In just a few days, their attraction to each other is overwhelming, but Laurie is troubled. Her empathic gift seems to have vanished. Fascinated by his pretty rescuer, Ross struggles to open up his heart enough to let this woman in. When the two return home to Chicago, they try to solve a mystery revolving around a Prohibition Era journal they discovered in Montana. Will they find the missing treasure the journal points to? And as a former boyfriend begins to stalk Laurie, how will Ross be able to protect her?

All the Right Reasons




















A BookStrand Mainstream Romance!

Night Owl Romance ~ Reviewer Top Pick! ~ 5 Hearts ~ Ms. James knows how to tell an emotionally driven story...

Romance Junkies ~ 5 Ribbons & Blue Ribbon Favorite!~ Sandy James is a truly talented author who does a magnificent job with creating works that touch the heart.

Coffee Time Romance ~ 5 cups & CTRR Award! ~ Ms. James takes you into the most intimate parts of her characters and shows you the real essence that makes them come to life.

The Romance Studio ~ 5 Hearts ~ Sandy James has once again surpassed my expectations with this third book in the Damaged Heroes series.

Two Lips ~ 5 Kisses & TLRR Award! ~ ...it is truly a beautiful sweet read to remember.

You Gotta Read Reviews ~ "You Gotta Read!" Rating ~ Ms. James has once again gone above and beyond and delivered an exceptional well written, well rounded, touching love story...




Can love heal all wounds? Lucas Mitchell returned from Iraq a bitter, changed man, wracked with guilt over his friend’s death. He buys an ancient mansion and deals with his injuries and grief by restoring his new home and rehabilitating retired racehorses. Joy Kovacs falls in love with Lucas at first sight. Descended from gypsies who are still influenced by the lingering effects of the Nazi Holocaust, her family follows the traditional ways. A husband has already been selected for her, and her father insists she work at their ethnic restaurant. But Joy wants to use her talent and be an artist, and she wants no one but Lucas. How can Joy find a way to help Lucas break from his prison of grief? Although they’ve committed their hearts to each other, can the growing love and passion between Lucas and Joy survive her family’s insistence that she marry within her culture?


Faith of the Heart









A BookStrand Mainstream Romance!

Romance Junkies ~ 5 Ribbons ~ ...another heart warming, emotional read delivered by Sandy James, a highly talented author who knows how to create a connection between the reader and her characters.

The Romance Studio ~ 5 Hearts ~ You will see why Sandy James has found her own special place on my "must-have" bookshelf.

Long and Short Reviews ~ 5 Books ~ Ms. James takes her readers on an emotional journey that will capture their hearts.

CoffeeTime Romance ~ 5 Cups ~ Faith of the Heart is an unforgettable poignant read.

Night Owl Romance ~ Reviewer Top Pick! ~ 5 Hearts ~ This is an author you should keep an eye on because she’s definitely going places!

Two Lips ~ 5 Kisses ~ Faith of the Heart is a sweet touching read that I want to experience again and again.

You Gotta Read Reviews ~ "You Gotta Read!" Rating ~ This is one author who writes a touching story with very real emotions and a romantic story line that will leave you craving more.

BookWenches ~ 4.5 Rating ~ Ms. James has definitely given us a treat with this story.

Investigative reporter Joshua Miller has turned his back on life. Since cancer claimed his wife, he can’t bring himself to write another story. Then he hears about a fascinating woman who piques his curiosity. After being struck by lightning, Sarah Reid finds herself with a gift… and a curse. She can heal the sick and dying. She soon realizes that along with the special gift also comes danger to her own life. Feeling responsible for the death of her best friend, Sarah reasons that perhaps she has received the gift to make amends, no matter the personal cost. Neither expects sparks to fly when they meet. Sarah discourages Josh’s persistence in investigating her while he fights his attraction, refusing to acknowledge that she can truly save people. Can Sarah break through Josh’s stubborn cynicism and show him that miracles really can come true by leading him back to love?