I Knew You Were Trouble
- Author Sandy Barker
- Narrator Nicolette Chin
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 23 March 2025
- Run Time 8 hours and 35 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Fiction: mashup, Humorous fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: journeys and voyages, Narrative theme: Love and relationships.
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What to expect
Escape to Amsterdam in this hilarious, sexy and sweet romance for fans of Emily Henry, Abby Jimenez and Sarah Adams!
Tropes: Enemies to allies to lovers 💖 Only one bed 🛌 Forced proximity 👩❤️💋👨 Sweet revenge ⚡️ Opposites attract 💜 Broody protector hero 💪 Slow burn 🔥 Will they, won't they 👀
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 laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about broken trust, sweet revenge, and the surprising places we find love. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Emily Henry.
Praise for Sandy Barker's books:
'Witty, romantic, and escapist - the perfect summer read.' Julie Houston
'A delightful romance that left me with a big smile on my face.' Jessica Redland
'A perfect romcom filled with delicious banter, a swoony hero and a classy, confident heroine!' Katie Ginger
'A brilliantly funny and addictive love story with all the feels and so much more!' Nina Kaye
'A cracking romcom, full of laughs and misadventure.' Leonie Mack
'Such a heartwarming, uplifting read, full of love, hope, heart, friendship and joy! Thoroughly enjoyed it!' Kim Nash
'With smart banter and swoony moments… Sandy Barker gives us another brilliant romcom and joyful read.’ Pernille Hughes
‘A wonderfully warm and witty will they/won’t they romance... a perfect romantic read.’ Kathleen Whyman
‘Pure escapism. I laughed, I smiled, I swooned.’ Laura Carter
'It's so brilliantly will they, won't they that it really kept me guessing!' Anita Faulkner
'I loved this book! An adorable laugh-out-loud romance, that gives all the right tingles and touches the heart.' Ella Hayes
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