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Somewhere in Between
Every perfect life hides a shadow.
Amanda and Biljana are inseparable—best friends since childhood, now a celebrated supermodel and a high-profile attorney ruling New York’s most elite circles. Their bond is unshakable, built on loyalty, ambition, and a shared dream that began long before the spotlight found them.
But beneath the glamour, Amanda notices memories that don’t quite align, details she can’t explain, and a lingering presence that threatens to shift everything she thought was real.
As the countdown to their most dazzling New Year’s Eve gala begins, Amanda discovers that the life they’ve built rests on a truth long buried—one that refuses to stay hidden.
Somewhere in Between is a lyrical, unsettling novella about friendship, ambition, and the illusions we protect to survive. It lingers in the spaces between what we long for and what we fear to remember.
Amanda and Biljana are inseparable—best friends since childhood, now a celebrated supermodel and a high-profile attorney ruling New York’s most elite circles. Their bond is unshakable, built on loyalty, ambition, and a shared dream that began long before the spotlight found them.
But beneath the glamour, Amanda notices memories that don’t quite align, details she can’t explain, and a lingering presence that threatens to shift everything she thought was real.
As the countdown to their most dazzling New Year’s Eve gala begins, Amanda discovers that the life they’ve built rests on a truth long buried—one that refuses to stay hidden.
Somewhere in Between is a lyrical, unsettling novella about friendship, ambition, and the illusions we protect to survive. It lingers in the spaces between what we long for and what we fear to remember.
133 pages, Paperback
Published December 20, 2025
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About the author
Lilly Benton
1 bookLjiljana “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.
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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December 25, 2025
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 did not want it to end. As the two sisters that are living in a war zone everything is uncertain but when they imagine a different life one with elegance it keeps them sane. I enjoy books like this with historical facts and fiction. I felt like I was in Croatia living in that time and the words and descriptions were done beautifully. There are some parts I hoped would be longer and questions about personalities and how those extreme times affect them later in life as well but the books was written well with the reader ending more!
December 24, 2025
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, they seem to have it all even as cracks begin to appear and memory can’t be trusted.
This story is a beautiful tribute to friendship, resilience and quiet strength. Filled with stunning prose, the reader is instantly swept into the world of Amanda and Biljana. From glamorous charity galas to pulse pounding scenes of fear, uncertainty and devastation, we are brought along for a ride that leaves us wanting more.
A new voice in literary fiction, Lilly Benton is one to watch. I look forward to seeing more from her.
This story is a beautiful tribute to friendship, resilience and quiet strength. Filled with stunning prose, the reader is instantly swept into the world of Amanda and Biljana. From glamorous charity galas to pulse pounding scenes of fear, uncertainty and devastation, we are brought along for a ride that leaves us wanting more.
A new voice in literary fiction, Lilly Benton is one to watch. I look forward to seeing more from her.
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