Lilly Benton

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Ljiljana “Lilly” Benton is a debut author whose work weaves memory and imagination into lyrical, emotionally charged fiction.

Her writing explores universal themes of resilience, identity, and the deeper truths beneath our stories, often leaving echoes that linger beyond the page.

Born in Croatia, Lilly now lives in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina with her husband, Andrew, and their two dogs, Bon Bon and Watson. She works in accounting while pursuing her passion for storytelling alongside her professional career.

Her debut novella, Somewhere in Between, is now available. She is currently developing additional works set in the same world, along with new projects that expand her exploration of short literary fiction.

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Somewhere in Between

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"A story of changing friendships, family and lives. This book really brought to attention of when sometimes even in the worst parts of our life you can create a story which brings you hope in the strangest places. The author did so well with details I" Read more of this review »
Somewhere in Between by Lilly Benton
"Somewhere In Between is a rich, compelling novella by new author Lilly Benton. In this debut, the author brings to life Amanda and Biljana, whose enduring friendship is set against a glittering backdrop of elegance and glamour. Wildly successful, the" Read more of this review »
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