Some loves never fade-they wait. After ten years away, Clara Monroe returns to the seaside town of Bellmare, carrying memories she tried to leave behind and a heart still unsure where it belongs. She came back seeking quiet and closure-but instead finds Ethan Rossi, the man she once loved and never truly forgot. As Clara settles back into the rhythms of small-town life, old wounds reopen beneath an ancient olive tree that once witnessed promises of forever. The town remembers their story, even if they tried to forget it. With past misunderstandings finally brought to light, Clara and Ethan must confront the fears that tore them apart-and decide whether love deserves a second chance. Torn between the future she planned elsewhere and the feelings rooted in Bellmare, Clara faces a choice that will change everything: run once more, or stay and fight for the love she's afraid to believe in. Whispers Beneath the Olive Tree is a heartfelt contemporary romance about second chances, emotional healing, and the courage it takes to choose love when staying feels more dangerous than leaving. Perfect for readers who enjoy slow-burn romance, small-town charm, and deeply satisfying happily-ever-afters.