Author • Baker • Blogger • Creator
Stories, Sweet Treats & Everything In Between
Hi, I’m Sandy Lo. I write character-driven stories, share vegan recipes, bake nostalgic treats, and blog about the creative, delicious, messy parts of life along the way.
Pick Your Path
What Brings You Here?
Whether you came for a love story, something delicious, or a little peek into my world, there’s plenty to explore.
Books & Writing
Romance, supernatural stories, the Dream Catchers series,
behind-the-book features, and my writing life.
Recipes & Baking
Vegan cookies, desserts, cozy bakes, savory favorites,
and recipes from my kitchen.
Life & Blog
Personal stories, creativity, food, travel, entertainment,
memories, and whatever I’m thinking about lately.
Coming November 20, 2026 • Christmas Romance Novella
Christmas in Merry Ridge
A dream job. A snowy escape. A résumé with a little too much imagination.
Spend the holidays at Foster’s Ski Lodge in snowy Vermont, where Christmas-loving Jolee Santoro is ready for a fresh start.
Between festive celebrations, mugs of famous hot cocoa, and her unexpectedly sweet new boss, Carson Bartlett, this could be her best Christmas yet—if the lodge’s buried family secrets don’t
unravel it first.
Kindle & paperback on Amazon: November 20
Signed paperback stock expected early to mid-December.
Books by Sandy Lo
Meet the Dreamers, Romantics & Messy Humans in My Stories
From rock stars and baseball players to ghost dogs, grieving hearts, rival sisters, and unexpected second chances, my books are filled with complicated relationships and characters trying to figure out who they are.
The Dream Catchers series spans generations of friendships, romances, careers, fame, family, and growing up—with the eighth and final book, The Final Encore, coming in 2027.
From My Kitchen
Vegan Recipes Made for Real-Life Cravings
I love food that feels homemade, comforting, fun, and indulgent without needing a mountain of frosting or complicated ingredients.
Cookies & Sweet Treats
From nostalgic cookies to brownies, bars, muffins, and seasonal bakes.
Breakfast & Cozy Bakes
Muffins, quick breads, coffee-cake-inspired treats, and recipes made for slow mornings.
Savory & Everyday Vegan
Plant-based meals, snacks, sides, and easy recipes that aren’t trying too hard to be fancy.
The Merry Bake Shop
Homemade. Vegan. Made with a Little Merry.
What started in my kitchen grew into The Merry Bake Shop: small-batch vegan cookies, Snackies, muffins, seasonal treats, candied nuts, and other goodies made with the same cozy approach you’ll find in my recipes.
Shop online for select items or find me at local markets and pop-ups.
Currently…
A Little Snapshot of My World
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Writing
Christmas in Merry Ridge
I’m about 50% done and will have this story done in time for the holiday season! Pre-Order it today!
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Reading
What’s on My Nightstand
The Correspondent by Virgina Evans
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Baking
Seasonal Vegan Treats
Caramel Apple Cider Mini Donuts. They made their September market debut for sale with The Merry Bake Shop and will be coming to the blog soon!
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Loving
Little Things That Make Life Fun
Fall-scented candles, blankets, and anything autumny! Living in Florida, I like to keep my home a fall haven and pretend it’s crisp outside! lol.
Hi, I’m Sandy
Writer at Heart. Creator by Nature.
I’ve spent years telling stories in all kinds of ways—as a novelist, blogger, interviewer, marketer, and now baker.
My fiction tends to live where romance, friendship, grief, second chances, and big dreams collide. Outside of writing, you’ll usually find me experimenting with a vegan recipe, planning something for The Merry Bake Shop, spending time with my husband, gushing over my dog, Yuna, or finding another creative project to get excited about.
★ Author of the Amazon Top 10 Coming-of-Age novel Dream Catchers
★ Named one of “50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading”
★ Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees penned the foreword to a special Dream Catchers collector’s edition
From the Blog
Stories, Recipes & Whatever I’m Talking About Lately
SandyLo.com has been my corner of the internet for years. Dig into the newest posts or wander through the archives.