Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone by Phaedra Patrick tells the story of Benedict Stone, a once-successful jeweller whose life and marriage are falling apart. One night, his teenage niece Gemma estranged daughter of his brother appears on his doorstep. As they grow closer, Gemma's fresh energy reawakens Benedict’s creative spark and helps him reconcile with his brother and wife. Through gemstone metaphors and heartfelt moments, the novel explores themes of family healing, second chances, and emotional renewal. Reviews “A gem of a novel about family, forgiveness and one man's second chance at happiness.” — Library Journal (starred) “An uplifting and feel‑good novel about family, secrets and second chances.” — BookXcess summary “A perfect read … rise to the top with its clever plot, utterly charming characters.” — Publishers Weekly
Book Title: Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone – Phaedra PatrickBook Genre: Contemporary, Family Drama, Feel‑Good FictionISBN: 9781848458925Number of Pages: 416Publishing Date: May 16, 2017 (US);
