Frustrated with life's disappointments, ranging from a relationship in
disarray to a failed attempt at a prestigious internship, Olivia needs to
get away. On the other hand, Betty needs to finish what she and her
late husband had planned before his death. As luck would have it, the
two women are seated next to each other on a flight to Barcelona; the
rest is history. I Shouldn't Tell You This is a women's fiction novel,
featuring overlapping stories and dual perspectives. The stories of 20-
year-old Olivia and 73-year-old Betty show the ever-evolving
generational differences, but more importantly, highlight the
similarities. Betty may not be the sweet, innocent old lady she initially
seems to be. The mysterious death of her first husband may not have
been such a mystery to her. And Olivia is a perfectly imperfect college
student swept up in an affair with her professor, before coming face-to-
face with his wife and children. After landing in Barcelona, the women
must face the realities they are trying to escape when an unwelcome
surprise awaits at baggage claim.
