Sandy James

Biography

Sandy lives in a quiet suburb of Indianapolis and is a high school psychology teacher. Published through Forever Yours, Carina Press, as well as indie-published, she has been an Amazon #1 Bestseller multiple times and has won numerous awards including two HOLT Medallions.

Please visit her website at sandyjames.com for more information or find her on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest as "sandyjamesbooks."

Represented by Danielle Egan-Miller of Browne & Miller Literary.

Smashwords Interview

How has Smashwords contributed to your success?
I love how Smashwords gives me so many venues for distribution! I can check my sales daily and I always know how my books are doing!
What are you working on next?
I am THIS CLOSE to finishing the fourth story in the Safe Havens series! It's called Hideaway and features Drake and Kayla who were introduced in Redeemed.
Read more of this interview.

Where to find Sandy James online

Series

Alliance of the Amazons
Four women, united to save the world.
The Reluctant Amazon
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Impetuous Amazon
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Brazen Amazon
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Volatile Amazon
Price: $2.99 USD.
Safe Havens
The award-winning western romance series from bestselling author Sandy James
Runaway (Safe Havens 2)
Price: $2.99 USD.
Redeemed (Safe Havens 3)
Price: $2.99 USD.
Hideaway
Price: $2.99 USD.
Safe Havens Bundle
Price: $7.99 USD.
Damaged Heroes
The award-winning contemporary romance series from bestselling author Sandy James
All the Right Reasons
Price: $2.99 USD.
Free Falling
Price: $2.99 USD.
Murphy's Law
Price: $2.99 USD.
Faith of the Heart
Price: $2.99 USD.
Twist of Fate
Price: $2.99 USD.

Books

Copycat
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 91,370. Language: English. Published: December 21, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller
Retired FBI agent Beau Peterson is asked to work on a new case—someone is mimicking the infamous Ryland Ripper. With each of "Ripper Junior’s" kills, Jordan Stafford falls into a trance, forcing her to see every hideous detail through his eyes. In a macabre twist of fate, she becomes Junior’s new target. They must utilize all of their skills to prevent her from becoming his next victim.
The Brazen Amazon
Series: Alliance of the Amazons. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 105,980. Language: English. Published: March 23, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
Powerful Air Amazon Gina Himmel is one of four sisters called to protect the world from those who would do it harm. Demigods in league with an Ancient have been taking over the bodies of leaders in the military and technological sectors, and Gina is sent to San Francisco to watch over Zach Hanson, a tech wizard with a dangerous new invention.
The Impetuous Amazon
Series: Alliance of the Amazons. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 94,860. Language: English. Published: February 23, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
Megan Feurer is strong and impetuous, like the Fire element she represents. She is an Amazon, sworn to protect humanity from demons, demigods and all manner of supernatural beings who wish ill upon the world. But her fire burns hot and fast, and her unpredictable control of the element brings into question her fitness as an Amazon.
The Reluctant Amazon
Series: Alliance of the Amazons. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 102,470. Language: English. Published: January 12, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
The last thing Rebecca Massee expects on her wedding day is to go from jilted kindergarten teacher to Amazonian Earth warrior.
The Volatile Amazon
Series: Alliance of the Amazons. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 98,930. Language: English. Published: December 22, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
Sarita Neeraj has never felt like a real Amazon. Compared to the obvious strengths of her sisters, her Water powers seem as small as her stature. She’s determined to prove herself—unfortunately, all that gets her is captured by an enemy.
Rules of the Game
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 75,800. Language: English. Published: May 5, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
Determined to attend her high school reunion, author Maddie Sawyer plots to find a sexy bad boy who’s up to her books' standards. The mysterious Scott Brady has some rules of his own: he won’t agree to her deal unless she poses as his girlfriend in front of his family and friends first. Will she still want him when she finds out his secret? What about when he discovers hers?
Hideaway
Series: Safe Havens. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 89,080. Language: English. Published: April 14, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Historical » General
In the wake of her father’s murder, Kayla Backer fled New York City and created a new life for herself in the Montana territory. Once a cattle drive foreman, Drake Meyers lost his job after the payroll he was entrusted with was stolen. Kayla and Drake must cope with the treacherous Montana winter alone. Can she help him learn that his life still has value? What happens when her past come calling?
Twist of Fate
Series: Damaged Heroes. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 90,060. Language: English. Published: November 10, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Time travel
What happens when happily ever after meets reality? Will the miraculous journey back in time help Susan and James reconcile, or has destiny set new roads for them to travel that lead them away from each other?
Faith of the Heart
Series: Damaged Heroes. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 82,720. Language: English. Published: June 27, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
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.
All the Right Reasons
Series: Damaged Heroes. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 112,770. Language: English. Published: May 9, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
Lucas Mitchell returned from Iraq a bitter, changed man. He deals with his injuries and grief by restoring an old mansion and rehabilitating retired racehorses. Descended from gypsies, Joy Kovacs’s traditional family has already selected both her husband and her career in the family restaurant, but her heart belongs to her art and also to Lucas. Before they can determine whether their passion
Free Falling
Series: Damaged Heroes. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 108,700. Language: English. Published: March 7, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
(4.00 from 1 review)
Stranded in a Montana blizzard, workaholid attorney Ross Kennedy is rescued by the woman of his dreams—if only Laurie Miller, a psychologist with empathic abilities, can convince him that’s exactly who she is.
Murphy's Law
Series: Damaged Heroes. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 115,700. Language: English. Published: January 17, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » General
Determined to redeem his only son, terminally ill millionaire Sterling Remington stipulates his playboy son Seth must work for a horse trainer in order to earn his inheritance. Raised on hard work and dedicated to her harness racing stable, Katie Murphy agrees to take Seth on, even though instilling a work ethic in him seems impossible.
The Seeker
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 89,750. Language: English. Published: September 29, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Sci-fi, Fiction » Science fiction » General
The Vymains have conquered Earth but Kara Michaels refuses to surrender. When Aiodhan Riel is sent to assassinate the Vymain leader, he crash lands. Will he carry out his mission or fall for the rebellious Kara? Finalist for the 2016 Colorado Romance Writers' Award of Excellence
Safe Havens Bundle
Series: Safe Havens. Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 244,330. Language: English. Published: March 31, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Historical » Western & American frontier
Enjoy the first three stories from the bestselling Safe Havens series from award-winning author Sandy James.
Redeemed (Safe Havens 3)
Series: Safe Havens, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 63,490. Language: English. Published: January 31, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » Historical » General
Sold into prostitution, Sara Fuller robs a client and flees to her brother in White Pines, Montana. Anxiously awaiting his mail order bride, rancher Caleb Young is delighted when a beautiful woman steps off the stagecoach. When Caleb’s real bride arrives, their troubles begin, only to be compounded by the appearance of the man Sara robbed. Now the two lovers must face the truth.
Runaway (Safe Havens 2)
Series: Safe Havens, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 83,240. Language: English. Published: September 5, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » General, Fiction » Romance » Western
When a wealthy young woman foils her uncle and fiancé’s plot to murder an innocent cowboy, she must deny her new love to protect him. The cowboy’s love is strong, but before they can embark on a life together in the Montana territory, they must bring their foes to justice.
Turning Thirty-Twelve
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 71,860. Language: English. Published: June 18, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
Jackie Delgado didn’t want a new man in her life. Bowing to pressure from friends, she agrees to a blind date. But when Mark Brennan calls, she realizes the date won’t be “blind.” He’s the father of one of her students. Then the dreaded blind date turns out to be more exciting than she’d ever imagined.
Saving Grace (Safe Havens 1)
Series: Safe Havens, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 92,050. Language: English. Published: June 1, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » General, Fiction » Historical » Western & American frontier
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Upon learning that her orphaned brother is living on Adam Morgan’s ranch, rape victim Grace Riley vows to find him. When she arrives in Montana, sick and exhausted, the attraction between her and the lonely widower is intense. However, they must first forgive and forget before they can love again.