Band Camp

On submission Summer 2025

BAND CAMP is a nerdy, new adult romcom complete at 85,000 words and combines the second chance romance of NOTHING LIKE THE MOVIES with the found family of HAPPY PLACE and the free-spirited fun of Camp Rock.

PITCH: After her ex shows up at the summer music program her therapist insisted would pull her out of her personal funk, Haven tries to fight her lingering feelings by learning an odd instrument, joining a band, and indulging in a summer fling that might be more detrimental than distracting.

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Second chance romance, found family, coming of age in your 20’s, grief journey/mental health rep, summer camp for adults, summer fling, love triangle

Praise for the Deragon Duology!

  • This book had great world building, political conflict, mysterious plans, and spicy tension! The last 1/4 of the book had me gasping and flying through the pages.

    Goodreads Review (The Fall of Jericho)

  • I would give this whole duology an infinite number of stars if I could.

    Goodreads Review (The Rise of Deragon)

  • The way I had absolutely no idea what twists and turns were going to happen at any given time was the best and so refreshing. I couldn't put it down!

    Goodreads Review (The Fall of Jericho)

  • The intricate details that she imbeds into the words she writes can paint such a vivid picture in my mind of where I’m at in the story. The amount of times I was led astray and then BAMBOOZLED on the next page...I felt like I was on my toes the whole time.

    Goodreads Review (The Rise of Deragon)

  • A beautifully written book with an incredibly captivating story. I definitely will be recommending this book to anyone who will listen.

    Goodreads Review (The Fall of Jericho)

  • I am a seasoned fantasy and romantasy reader and I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that Sydney’s writing has refreshed my love for romantasy.

    Goodreads Review (The Rise of Deragon)

  • The romance and political drama push and pull really nicely in this book! I love the plot curveballs and betrayals that leave me wanting to strangle imaginary characters through the pages.

    Goodreads Review (The Fall of Jericho)

  • If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would…I didn’t think it was possible but i loved this book even more than the first one!!!!!!

    Goodreads Review (The Rise of Deragon)