Description: "In this debut romantic comedy, a modern retelling of Jane Austen's Emma, a beautiful, clever, and rich Upper East Sider with a passion for matchmaking quickly discovers that the best match of all might just be the one she never saw coming"--
Brief description: Audrey Bellezza is a two-time Emmy Award-nominated TV producer who has spent over twenty years writing, developing, and executive producing nonfiction television shows for a number of networks and streaming platforms. Audrey lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children.
Review Quotes: "[A] charming debut... The authors bring plenty of wit to this classic friends-to-lovers tale. Readers will fall in love with Emma Woodhouse all over again."--Publishers Weekly
"Belleza and Harding have created a glamorous romp that is heartfelt, steamy, and romantic... For fans of the movie Clueless and retellings of classics."--Library Journal "A great summer beach read...From its Lilly Pulitzer-colored cover to its Blair Waldorf-type protagonist, this book should be purchased immediately because it's going to ride off shelves like a vintage Jaguar with the top down."--Bookreporter "The best romantic comedy I've ever read. A sparkling take on Emma that would make Jane Austen proud."--Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author of Made in Manhattan "Emma of 83rd Street is a compulsive page-turner with excellent slow-burn tension. A friends-to-lovers instant favorite!"--Sarah Hogle, author of You Deserve Each Other "Delightfully modern and compulsively readable, Emma of 83rd Street made my Clueless-loving heart sing--a knockout debut!"--Angie Hockman, author of Shipped "A delightful, modern twist on Jane Austen's Emma...The crackling tension between him [Knightley] and Emma drives the story, but as in Austen's original, the relationship also leads both characters to some critical self-examination. Bellezza and Harding balance the introspection with a healthy dose of New York glitz...as with all Austen adaptations, the joy--and there's plenty of it--is definitely in the journey."--Shelf Awareness "[A] witty and romantic debut novel."--The Nerd Daily "A delightful debut...sweeter than candy."--Marilyn Simon Rothstein, author of Husbands and Other Sharp Objects "Austenites and rom-com fans rejoice: Emma of 83rd Street is witty, wonderful, and the best retelling of Emma since Clueless. I loved every minute of it."--Sarvenaz Tash, author of Virtually Yours "Fans of Jane Austen: meet Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding. Our beloved Emma returns in this fresh, utterly charming, feel-good retelling of an enduring classic. Whip-smart, pitch-perfect, and newly minted."--Julie Valerie, author of Holly Banks Full of Angst "A delicious wonder of a book... Bellezza and Harding effortlessly make this contemporary retelling of the classic Austen novel Emma into a delightful romance filled with characters and a love story you'll definitely want to revisit."--Sheaf & Ink "Warm, sweet and funny, Emma of 83rd Street is a fun take on a comforting classic and a fresh reminder of all the reasons we love romance."--Genevieve Novak, author of No Hard Feelings and Crushing "New York and Jane Austen are two of my great loves, so how could I not fall for Emma of 83rd Street? It's a frothy city romp based on one of Austen's most delightfully fun stories. And that's what we all need this summer - a burst of fun. I couldn't have enjoyed this slice of NYC fantasy more."--Ali Rosen, author of Recipe for Second Chances