The Stylist Takes Manhattan - (Amber Green) by Rosie Nixon (Paperback)

About the Book

The sequel to Nixon's fun-filled debut follows Amber as she tries to see if she has what it takes to be a stylist in the fashion capital of the world: New York City. She'll take a bite out of the Big Apple's fashion scene--if it doesn't eat her alive first.irst.

Book Synopsis

A Best Book of September from Liz and Liza and Women.com

Amber Green is back! The sequel to Rosie Nixon's fun-filled debut follows Amber as she tries to see if she has what it takes to be a stylist in the fashion capital of the world: New York City.

She'll take a bite out of the Big Apple's fashion scene--if it doesn't eat her alive first...

London stylist Amber Green has rebounded nicely since escaping the clutches of a Hollywood boss from hell. She's got a dream job designing windows for Selfridge's and her dream man in sweetly sexy boyfriend, Rob. In short, Amber loves her life and wouldn't change a thing. But when Rob is hired to produce a reality series about the iconic Angel Wear lingerie fashion show, he breaks the news that he's moving to New York...and invites Amber along on the adventure.

Ensconced in a Williamsburg sardine tin and in touch with a hotshot agent who advises she boost her social media presence, Amber hits Instagram hard, posting unintentional gossip fuel that culminates in pics of a mysterious new acquaintance who turns out to be a scandal unto himself. Between nightmarish gigs (baby photo shoots, anyone?) and styling a free-spirited starlet who seems allergic to clothing, Amber doesn't know if she's on the brink of a big break or a breakdown. That is, until a career-making opportunity falls into her lap--and with it, the truth about real friends vs. cheap knockoffs.

Review Quotes

"With relatable characters, humor, romance (times two), and enough gossip to fill Page Six, this novel will keep readers riveted... on par with Lauren Weisberger's The Devil Wears Prada and Sophie Kinsella's "Shopaholic" series... savvy readers will enjoy guessing after which stars the characers are modeled." - Library Journal (starred review)
"A master of slapstick comedy, Nixon keeps the pace fast and the tone bubbly... Nixon deftly crafts a Cinderella story for the millennial age in which our heroine finds not only her prince, but also her true friends. Glossy and teeming with influencers and fashionistas, this is a charming novel." - Kirkus Reviews
"No sophomore slump for Nixon; the second in the series is just as good as the first, and readers who fell for the first installment will do the same with this one. Bringing back her beloved characters and introducing new ones, Nixon depicts the glamorous and sometimes not-so-glamorous behind-the-scenes workings of New York City's fashion industry, from botched baby photo shoots to secret "bag lady" drops." - Library Journal
Praise for The Stylist: "A hilarious vicarious red carpet romp."
- People
"Nixon's debut hits all the right British chick-lit notes: a young woman hilariously failing at navigating the lifestyles of the rich and fabulous....Give this to readers looking for a fast-paced, dishy read." - Booklist
"From gorgeous designer dresses for glamorous-yet-high-maintenance celebrity clients to the sheer toil of making those celebrities shine... Nixon handily rigs the stage with possible obstacles in Amber's path to success... Fans of The Devil Wears Prada will adore this volume of fashionista lit. - Kirkus Reviews
"The book is a sparkling peek inside the world of Hollywood stylists and the bonkers maneuverings it takes to get a star onto the best-dressed lists...a frothy romp that has everything from stunning Hollywood vistas to heartwarming moments of friendship to swoony romance." - Entertainment Weekly