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!
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Ten Years and Then… officially comes out next Tuesday, so here’s a little bit more background on the book. If you’ve read any of my...
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Since I discovered the Suno AI music app, I’ve been using it to generate original songs, and I had it create some songs to go...
With my new novel coming out in less than three weeks, it’s time to start telling you about it. As part of the writing and...
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I was in a restaurant a few weeks ago, and as in many restaurants, they had the radio playing. And a song came on that...
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