• Are You Ready for The Island of Summer Sunsets?

    Today is my book birthday! πŸ₯° I’m so excited to see my first novel with Harpeth Road Press released into the world, The Island of Summer Sunsets. See below for more about this sweet, summery beach read. Enjoy!! πŸ’– ~S. Lives are forever changed in this heartwarming beach read! A story of hope, family, and love among the dunes and salty spray, off the coast of South Carolina, The Island of Summer Sunsets is the perfect escape for fans of Kristy Woodson Harvey, Brenda Novak, and Nancy Thayer. In the small southern village on Fripp Island, where the daily tide swells and minnow counts are the biggest news, Janie Brooks lives in a beach bungalow next door to her mother, and…

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    It’s My Book Birthday! Home to Cypress Bayou is Available Now!

    I’m so excited to celebrate the release of Home to Cypress Bayou, the first book in my new Louisiana Bayou series! If you love romance, mystery, and suspense, this book and series is for you. See below for synopsis and purchase options… I hope you enjoy it! It’s not true that you can’t go home again, but do you want to? Paris gallery owner Leah Bertrand returns to her historic, moss-draped Louisiana hometown to fulfill a deathbed promise to her friend and mentor. She’s been matched as a bone marrow donor to a stranger, yet the match is so close that doctors suspect a family relationship. But how? Leah’s family…

  • Cover Reveal Time! The Island of Summer Sunsets

    I’ve got a cover reveal from Harpeth Road Press! πŸ˜πŸ“š The Island of Summer Sunsets will be available June 8th, and is now available for pre-order. Just in time for beach reading season! See below for more… πŸšπŸŒΈβ˜€οΈ Pre-Order Now on Amazon! Add to GoodReads Lives are forever changed in this heartwarming beach read! A story of hope, family, and love among the dunes and salty spray, off the coast of South Carolina, The Island of Summer Sunsets is the perfect escape for fans of Kristy Woodson Harvey, Brenda Novak, and Nancy Thayer. In the small southern village on Fripp Island, where the daily tide swells and minnow counts are the biggest news, Janie Brooks lives…

  • Hello, Readers and Friends

    It’s been a while since I’ve posted here, and I thought I would give an update on all the writing I’m currently doing now. I have four books releasing in 2022, starting the first of May from two wonderful publishers. So, I’m writing under deadline like I’ve never done before. I pretty much order all my groceries online these days! Here’s a sneak peek at the first cover for my upcoming Louisiana Series. I’d love to hear from you, so drop me a line! Hope you are all well and pursuing your dreams! It’s never too late to start! Take care! Susan Sands

  • I’m So Excited to Join Harpeth Road Press!

    Finally! Today’s the day I get to announce the fantastic news I’ve been sitting on: I’ve joined the dynamic team at Harpeth Road press as author number four of Jenny Hale’s sparkling new digital publishing venture! My editor will be none other than the amazing Holly Ingraham, formerly of St. Martin’s Press! Here’s the official press release: https://www.harpethroad.com/blog/harpeth-road-welcomes-womens-fiction-author-susan-sands Sign up for my newsletter to hear the latest! Have a great day! Susan