Two women. Two generations. A lifetime of secrets…
Sydney, 1989. When a secret trunk belonging to her enigmatic mother is delivered, Olivia Bennet’s safe and predictable world is thrown into disarray.
Inside the trunk, long-buried secrets tell of a different life that is totally foreign to shy and unadventurous Olivia. Secrets she’s certain her mother intended to stay hidden.
For the first time, Olivia has hope of finding answers about her father, and along with it, her identity. But only if she has the courage to face who she truly is.
Sydney, 1964. Amidst the vibrant backdrop of multicultural inner Sydney, Rosemary Benito plans to leave behind her painful past and embrace the freedom her new home offers.
While her exotic beauty attracts unwanted attention, if she works hard enough in her new country, Rosemary can become whatever—and whoever—she wants. She just has to make sure her old life doesn’t catch up with her.
Neither woman can change their pasts. But if they’re brave enough, they both have the power to determine their futures…
A poignant family saga full of love and loss that spans two generations. There’s Something About You, Olivia Bennet, reveals the tender bond between mother and daughter, the undeniable ties that bind generations together, and the importance of belonging.
What readers are saying about There’s Something About You, Olivia Bennet:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Themes … explored so beautifully, … I felt deeply connected to both Olivia and Rosemary. It’s a touching, emotional story that stayed with me long after I finished reading.” Goodreads reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I truly loved it! It is such a wonderful tale, working between the 1960s and 1980s … kept me enthralled.” Goodreads reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ The dual timelines are beautifully woven together, … necessary to continue turning pages to uncover the answers that lie within.” Goodreads reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It was easy to get lost in the story … attention to historical detail. … richly drawn characters, and stories filled with heart.” Goodreads reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “From the first page I was hooked …. The language was wonderful, and the descriptions of Sydney and Italy brought them to life in the 1960s and 1980s.” Goodreads reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I was captivated from the first chapter, and intrigued by the third! I didn't want to stop reading;” Goodreads reviewer
A heartfelt collection of short stories about family, loss and love, and those special moments in between . . .
Love
Sometimes the path to love requires learning to trust yourself. Other times, giving your heart to another demands that you risk everything. Then there’s an everlasting love that can only be truly appreciated by the memories left behind.
Family
A mother is missing and the secrets she’s been hiding have the power to change her family forever. A woman desperate to carry her own child finds solace in a visit with her grandmother, whose memory is fading.
Loss
A sad family occasion presents an opportunity for a reunion. And a woman must make a difficult choice after her father’s death to honour him—and herself.