J.J. DiBenedetto, Author
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What if the love of your life was the one who got away… over and over again?
In 1988, Daniel Keller is a shy, brilliant college sophomore who never expected to fall for anyone—until Nora Langley crashes into his life like a thunderstorm in heels. With wit, ambition, and a wild heart she tries to hide, Nora makes Daniel feel seen for the first time. Their love is messy, exhilarating… and more than either of them knows how to handle.
When the pressure of family expectations and uncertain futures becomes too much, they break apart—but the story doesn’t end there.
Over the next ten years, Daniel and Nora keep finding their way back to each other. Different cities. New careers. Almost-relationships. But the connection never fades. Every reunion brings joy and pain, hope and heartbreak. And always, the question: what if?
Told with nostalgia, emotional depth, and aching romanticism, Ten Years and Then… is for anyone who’s ever looked back at a lost love and wondered what might have been. Can two people who never stopped loving each other finally get it right, or are some hearts never meant to stay?
When college student Sara Barnes discovers she can see other people’s dreams, she suddenly finds herself drawn into mysteries no one else can solve. From campus intrigue to cold-blooded killers, Sara must balance her studies, friendships, and growing romance with the burden of knowing too much about the dangers lurking around her. Smart, suspenseful, and full of heart, the series blends paranormal intrigue with classic whodunit twists.
Archaeology student Jane Barnaby only wanted to finish her thesis, but life had other plans. Between smuggling priceless artifacts, outwitting international spies, and stumbling into high-stakes escapades across Europe, Jane’s adventures are equal parts action, humor, and heart. Fast-paced and globe-trotting, this series delivers rollicking fun for fans of Indiana Jones, caper comedies, and clever heroines who refuse to back down.
Check out standalone titles by J.J. DiBenedetto – including mystery, humor and heartfelt romance!
About the Author
Hi, I’m J.J. DiBenedetto – storyteller, world-builder, and lifelong lover of great characters. I’m the author of the Dream Doctor Mysteries, the Jane Barnaby adventures, and sweeping love stories like my brand new novel Ten Years and Then… .
No matter the genre — romance, fantasy, adventure, or science fiction — my books always come back to the heart of the story: people finding love, purpose, and connection in unexpected places.
When I’m not writing, you’ll usually find me listening to opera, rolling dice in a tabletop RPG, rooting for my beloved New York Giants or being properly supervised by my tuxedo cat, Roxie.
Welcome — I’m glad you’re here!
Blog Posts
This morning I’ve got an excerpt from a different book series for my BookHooks – this is from the Jane Barnaby Adventures. Mostly in these...
Today’s Book Hooks is totally on-theme with my Dream Doctor Mysteries. “Tangled Dreams and Tender Kisses” certainly fits a book about someone who can visit...
For today’s Book Hooks, I’m changing pace with an excerpt from my first novel, Dream Student. I realized that, other than the excerpt I shared...
I’ve posted a few times about songs I’ve created on the Suno AI music site that go with my books. But I just finished a...
Today I’ve got an excerpt from the final part of “Ten Years and Then…” – a decade after Daniel and Nora first fell in love,...
So this is an excerpt from the second part of “Ten Years and Then…” Daniel and Nora have been dating for 3 months, and things...
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