Guy Sigley
Author of The Barney Conroy Series.
Occasional podcaster.
Top bloke.
Book One of The Barney Conroy Series
Is love for awkward people too?
Get ready to meet Barney, the lovable, socially awkward underdog who just managed the near impossible - getting himself fired from the public service.
Desperate for work, Barney lands a private sector role with a small PR firm that has a suspicious lack of clients and is run by a man who wears Hawaiian shirts to staff meetings. The one shining light is Gloria. Fierce, devastatingly intelligent and with a brutal sense of humor, Barney is mesmerized from the moment they meet.
This charming, laugh-out-loud love story takes you on a whirlwind journey through Barney's misadventures as he navigates the social minefields of work and romance. Whether it's his hyper self-awareness or his awkward attempts at winning Gloria's heart, Barney's story is relatable and endearing, reminding us that there's a bit of Barney in all of us.
With an unforgettable cast of characters, Barney offers a perfect blend of humor and warmth that will leave you smiling long after you turn the final page.
Perfect for anyone looking for a light, feel-good book; dive into Barney and discover why readers are captivated by this charming tale of social missteps, office antics, and the elusive quest for love!
Book Two of The Barney Conroy Series
Will Barney’s latest disaster turn out to be his best shot at happiness?
Barney Conroy is back, and if you thought you had him figured out, think again! The sequel to Barney takes us deeper into the life of this lovable mess of a man, and it’s even funnier, messier, and more heartwarming than the first.
Still the same self-deprecating, foot-in-mouth master of bad decisions, Barney is equal parts hilarious and endearing. Whether he's fumbling through awkward social situations or taking on the impossible task of looking after a four-year-old girl named Emily, you can't help but cheer him on. Barney’s heart is bigger than he thinks, and his vulnerabilities are all too relatable. He’s not the hero you expect—but maybe that’s what makes him so impossible to resist.
The Emily Dilemma blends laugh-out-loud moments with genuine emotion, showing us a more vulnerable Barney while never losing the wit that made us fall in love with him in the first place. The story is fast-paced, witty, and deeply human—balancing humor with moments of unexpected tenderness.
If you're looking for a funny, relatable, and heartwarming story about the messiness of family, love, and the unexpected places we find ourselves, The Emily Dilemma is the perfect pick.
Get ready to meet Emily and fall in love with Barney all over again!
Book Three of The Barney Conroy Series
Barney thinks his life is under control.
His life has other ideas.
In this final instalment in The Barney Conroy Series, Barney is as funny, lovable, and gloriously hapless as ever. The beloved anti-hero returns for another whirlwind of laughs, life lessons, and plenty of awkwardly endearing moments.
Whether he's navigating the world of therapy, dealing with the past, or stumbling through his comedy career, Barney's growth is both hilarious and poignant. While the humor remains irresistibly fresh, there's an unexpected depth to this book as Barney faces more serious challenges with the same mix of cluelessness and heart that fans have come to love.
Readers who've followed Barney from the beginning will be delighted to see how far he's come—and how much further he still has to go. Newcomers will find themselves immediately drawn into his world, and by the end, they'll be eager to read the rest of the series.
A perfect blend of wit, wisdom, and warmth, The Best Version of Me is as deeply moving as it is laugh-out-loud funny. If you love stories with heart, humor, and characters who feel like old friends, this story is for you.
Get ready for Barney's funniest, most moving adventure yet.