Born in England, Nicola Harrison moved to CA where she received a BA in Literature at UCLA before moving to NYC and earning an MFA in creative writing at Stony Brook. She is a member of The Writers Room, has short stories published in The Southampton Review and Glimmer Train and articles in Los Angeles Magazine and Orange Coast Magazine. She was the fashion and style staff writer for Forbes, had a weekly column at Lucky Magazine and is the founder of a personal styling business, Harrison Style.
The Last Twelve Miles (2024) Erika Robuck "In this gripping and devilishly exciting Prohibition-era novel, The Last Twelve Miles effortlessly tells the story of two real and brilliant women, one running illegal booze between Miami, the Bahamas and Cuba, and the other, a master codebreaker, hot on her trail. Robuck's meticulous research and impeccable characterization shine through in this fierce, feminist and unforgettable novel."
The British Booksellers (2024) Kristy Cambron "Set in the English countryside and spanning two wars, Kristy Cambron's latest, The British Booksellers, is a beautiful and enlightening novel that captures the lost love and youthful dreams of two unlikely soul mates, Charlotte and Amos. Full of longing and sprinkled with literary gems, I was completely swept away with this enchanting tale."
The Beautiful People (2024) Michelle Gable "The Beautiful People is a fascinating peek into the inner circle of fashion designer and heiress Lilly Pulitzer and her fabulous friends.... Gable is a master storyteller in this glittering novel that shines as brightly as the heroine at its center. A true delight. I devoured every page."
The House is on Fire (2023) Rachel Beanland "Rachel Beanland's THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE is an utterly captivating and essential read. From page one I was drawn into the lives of four brilliantly developed and unforgettable characters - black, white, freed and enslaved - who's lives intertwine in unimaginable ways in the aftermath of one of early America's deadliest tragedies, The Richmond Theater Fire of 1811. Beautifully written, Beanland captures all that is unjust and wrong alongside all that is good and hopeful. The HOUSE IS ON FIRE is magnificent, I could not put it down."
A Matter of Happiness (2022) Tori Whitaker "A Matter of Happiness will take you on a wild ride to remember, from the modern-day bourbon distilleries of Kentucky to the speakeasies and parties of Detroit in the twenties. With astute attention to historical detail, Whitaker tells the tale of two strong-willed women, Melanie and Violet, determined to make it on their own terms. You'll find yourself rooting for these two young women, connected by a cherished 1923 Jordan MX, as they attempt to navigate modern womanhood and what it really means to be happy."
A Girl During the War (2022) Anita Abriel "A Girl During The War is an entrancing and beautiful love letter to Italy, Buenos Aires, and the great artists of the renaissance. Anita Abriel weaves a sweeping story that follows art expert Marina Tozzi from Rome, where her father is killed by the Germans during WW11, to Florence where she flees and finds a second family at Villa I Tatti, to Argentina where she finally confronts the ghosts of her past. Passionate about protecting precious art and cultural artifacts from the Germans, Marina grapples with what lengths people will go to when confronted with the devastation of war. Abriel's knowledge of the arts and war-torn Italy was fascinating and evocative and this heartfelt journey of love, friendship and purpose will stay with you long after you've turned the last page."
Blush (2021) Jamie Brenner "In her most captivating novel yet, Jamie Brenner brilliantly captures the challenges and secrets behind a family-owned winery on the North Fork of Long Island. Blush is a truly decadent read and I found myself rooting for these characters, Vivian, Leah and Sadie, so fervently I didn't want it to end. Book clubs and women everywhere will be raising a glass of rosé to this heartfelt story of love, courage and determination."
