The Sandy Clause

Twelve days. No phone, no work, no escape.

Ellie Martin has everything figured out—or so she thinks. As one of Sydney’s most formidable corporate lawyers, she’s built her life on ambition and airtight contracts, leaving her estranged family and her own feelings far behind. But when her enigmatic grandfather passes away, his will tosses her into the ultimate legal loophole: inherit his coastal shack and a life-changing sum, but only if she agrees to live there for twelve unplugged days.

The catch? Ellie isn’t alone. Finn O’Connor, a laid-back local with ties to her grandfather—and his own claim to the shack—stands firmly in her way. As sparks fly and secrets unravel, their forced cohabitation in the sleepy surf town of Banksia Bay forces Ellie to confront not only Finn’s easy charm, but the possibility that her grandfather’s final wish was about more than real estate.

With her career teetering and old wounds reopening, Ellie must decide if home is just a place on the map—or the messy, sun-drenched community she never knew she needed. Will the Sandy Clause lead her to everything she’s been missing, or will she lose it all for good?

Tropes You'll Love

forced proximity
opposites attract
grumpy sunshine
Aussie romance
small beach town
Christmas
found family

Behind the Story

I love reading Christmas romances at Christmastime but I often feel disconnected from all the stories filled with snow. I often want to read a sandy beachy Aussie Christmas romance, so I decided to write one myself.

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About the Author

Renee Conoulty is an Australian author who writes books with humour and heart for all ages.