Beneath Bonaire

Three friends. One treasure. And a pompous, fame-seeking podcaster racing to beat them to it.

When a century-old journal washes ashore, the quiet Caribbean town of Kralendijk buzzes with whispers of shipwrecks, secrets, and hidden gold. Mina feels an unexpected connection to the journal’s author and can’t help but wonder what became of her all those years ago. The discovery draws Billy Chill to the island, a pretentious podcaster determined to exploit the story for profit and fame.

Drawn by curiosity and courage, Mina and her friends embark on a heartwarming, adventurous island journey that tests their limits and deepens their bonds of friendship. The men in their lives step aside, letting the women take the lead. Their mission: outsmart Billy Chill, run him off the island, and claim what he doesn’t deserve.

Heartening and deeply human, Beneath Bonaire is women’s fiction at its finest—an uplifting coastal tale of resilience, discovery, and the enduring power of female friendship. If you love Caribbean-set stories, or a vacation read with heart, you’ll be swept away by Anne Bennett’s enchanting novel.