Nicole Edwards
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nicole Edwards spends her days stringing words together to make complete sentences. Sometimes not. Her best friend is coffee, and she has a love/hate relationship with sarcasm. She’s been accused of having a filthy imagination, which she admits is true.
Nicole lives in the suburbs of Austin, Texas. She proudly claims one husband, three grown children, and two bosses (better known as the dogs). When she isn’t writing, watching football or hockey, or keeping her bosses happy, you can probably find her with a book in hand.
A few things about me...
🤪 Fun Facts
I live in Central Texas (where it’s always 🥵)
I proudly claim:
💍 1 husband
🐣 3 kids
🦮 2 dogs (aka my bosses: Moscato and Hennessy)
🐟 a whole bunch of fish
My two oldest kids have ventured out in the world, while the youngest is still at home.
I’ve got a bachelor’s degree 📜 in Human Resources
I met my husband online (through Yahoo personals back before Match.com was even a thing)
On our first date, Steven took me to see Monsters, Inc.
Steven and I have been married for 23 years now.
I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Moved to Austin in 2000.
I have developed an obsession with Formula 1 – Team Red Bull for me.
I’m a huge football fan – Dallas Cowboys, of course.
I love hockey – It’s a toss-up between the Dallas Stars and the Vegas Knights as to who my favorite team is.
Some of my favorite authors include J.R. Ward and Lora Leigh.
I read at minimum one book a week, and I read every single day.
I read a variety of romance genres (suspense, erotic, dark, contemporary)
🤓 Professional Facts
- “Nicole Edwards” is a pseudonym that I created by combining my daughter’s middle name (Nicole) with my husband/son’s middle name (Edward). I added the “s” because I thought it sounded good.
- I’ve been self-publishing as Nicole Edwards since 2012.
- I’ve sold more than 1.5M copies of my books in many countries.
- I am a hybrid author, meaning I publish some books independently, as well as with traditional publishers.
- I prefer to self-publish because it allows me more control over every step of the process and I’ve learned these past few years that I’m a bit of a control freak.
📸 Family Photos
📕 What I'm Reading
The truth is, if I’m not writing, you’ll probably find me reading, whether it’s at night before I go to sleep (an absolute must for me) or at certain points during the day. My book list is long and grows more and more every day, thanks to the incredible authors who continue to provide endless hours of enjoyment.
I have had a love for reading since I was a kid. It never went away, and then roughly seventeen or so years ago, I ventured into a whole new world of books. I have a long list of favorites, far too many to name them all.
📚 Books I've Recently Read
📖 My Goodreads Reading Challenges
📈 About Nicole Edwards Limited
Nicole Edwards Limited is a dba of SL Independent Publishing, LLC
SL Independent Publishing, LLC is the parent company of the registered DBA’s of Nicole Edwards Limited and Chatter PR. It formed in June 2011 as a partnership then grew to become an LLC with multiple divisions and ventures operating under the SL Independent Publishing, LLC brand of companies. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: SL Independent Publishing holds the trademarks, copyrights, IP, and book rights to all the works of author Nicole Edwards. We do pursue and prosecute violators. We employ DMCAFORCE to help is in our battle against piracy. We copyright every publication with the U.S. Copyrights Office. We also hold trademarks and implied trademarks for the Nicole Edwards name, the Nicole Edwards Limited brand, logo, and slogan, along with the series names of author Nicole Edwards’ work.
Q & A...
🎶 DO YOU LISTEN TO MUSIC WHEN YOU WRITE?
I do. Sometimes. Before I start a new book, I create a playlist for that book or I use one I’ve created for the series. I choose the songs as they pertain to the individual characters and the relationship I sense between them. On each book page, you will find the corresponding playlist or you can see my channel on Apple Music. If I am extremely focused, I do not listen to music, however, I will listen to those playlists to inspire me when I am not writing.
💍 How did you meet your husband?
We met online through Yahoo Personals (yes, that was before the whole Internet dating craze) in November 2001. We talked via email for a couple of weeks, then by phone for a couple more weeks. When he finally asked me out, I had him meet me over at my parents’ house (I had no idea if he was a serial killer, after all), and he took me to see Monsters Inc. We were married in April 2002, and he’s still putting up with me to this day.
📗 Which authors are your go-to's?
Like most readers, I have my go-to authors. I would say my absolute favorite is J.R. Ward, specifically her Black Dagger Brotherhood series. She writes a world that I find myself getting lost in, find myself wanting to get lost in. I am also a huge fan of J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) and the In Death series. In my opinion, she is possibly the greatest author I have ever read. She writes relatable characters. Other go-tos include Lora Leigh and Suzanne Brockmann.
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🥹 Can I find you on social media?
Yep, you can. I have a Facebook page, as well as a Facebook reader group where I spend most of my time. You can also follow me on Instagram, but be warned, you’ll probably see an overabundance of pictures of my golden retrievers. And last but not least, you can find me on TikTok, where I post a variety of videos pertaining to my life.
🖋️ Will you be doing any book signings?
At this time (October 2025), I am not doing book signings because of my anxiety. I am always honored when someone requests that I attend a particular signing, but unfortunately, this is not something I’m up for. However, I’ve stockpiled photos from prior events because I love to look back on them and reminisce. Check out previous events.
📘 Which book should I start with first?
Because many of my series overlap, the best way to read is based on the overlap reading order, starting with Club Destiny, then moving along to Alluring Indulgence.
However, you do not have to read all the books in the series. The majority of my books are standalone in nature, meaning they are about one couple/throuple and finish with a HEA (happy ever after) or at the least, a HFN (happy for now).
😳 Do your books have cliffhangers?
If at all possible, I do not end with a cliffhanger. There may be a couple of books that have a “leading” ending, but my goal is to end the story with a HEA for the main characters.
The exception is, of course, my trilogies and/or the Brantley Walker: Off the Books series because it is an ongoing serial.
⏭️ What is coming next?
The honest answer is: if I know what’s next, you will find it on my website. I utilize Nicole Nation, my website community for VIP readers, to do First Looks and Sneak Peeks, so if you’re interested in knowing first, I would love for you to join. It’s completely free.
🧍🏻♂️🧍🏻♀️Will (enter any character name here) get their own book?
This is a question I get a lot because I tend to have quite a few secondary characters, especially in my series. The short answer is: I do not know. I write the characters that inspire me at the moment. When I start writing a new series, of course, I want all the characters to get books.
Unfortunately, not all characters speak to me when the time comes. I do make an effort to listen to the readers, so when there’s a lot of interest, I try to accommodate. Key word being: try.
🧍🏻♀️🧍🏻♂️Will (enter any character name here) get ANOTHER book?
Probably not. That’s the answer for nearly any character name you enter in that space. While I have written a couple of sequels, my goal is to write a complete story for the characters. There are exceptions, for example: Brantley Walker: Off the Books, which is an ongoing series that focuses on Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis, as well as the members of the Off the Books Task Force.
🌹 Why do you write different romance sub-genres?
I write what I love to read. When it comes to the books I enjoy, I gravitate to romantic suspense as well as paranormal all the time. But I love my books with spice; therefore, that is the basis of my overall writing. You will find erotic elements in nearly every book I write.
🎧 Will you release more books in audio?
Absolutely. However, it is going to take time to get the remaining books in audio. Because I self-publish my books in audio, I am required to pay for the narration prior to release. This can be expensive, but I am budgeting accordingly and will get new books released in audio as soon as possible.
📓 Do you have a review team?
I do. I have a review team, which is open to Nicole Nation members. Join Nicole Nation (completely free) for more information.
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