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Discovering Nicola (Oxford Romance Book 3)

Clare Ashton
4.8 / 5.0
Published: 2025

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Greeta and Nicola have spent years dancing around the unspoken electricity between them, their connection forged in the hallowed, ivy-covered halls of Oxford. As they navigate the delicate transition from professional respect to something profoundly more intimate, they must confront the shadows of their pasts and the fear of stepping fully into the light. This story captures the exhilarating, terrifying threshold of coming out and the quiet courage required to choose love when the world expects you to remain hidden. Blending sharp, witty banter with moments of raw, aching vulnerability, this is a romance that feels both grand and deeply personal. The narrative shifts between their perspectives, allowing readers to witness the transformative power of their growing bond as they learn to trust each other with their truest selves. It is a masterclass in character-driven storytelling, where the dialogue sparkles with intelligence and the emotional stakes feel entirely real. Whether they are navigating academic pressures or the complexities of their evolving partnership, Greeta and Nicola prove that the most significant discoveries are the ones we make about ourselves through the eyes of the person who knows us best. This is a story that lingers long after the final page.

Customer Reviews

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Issy W
June 17, 2025
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Loved it!

This is, 100%, the best book of the series so far. Absolutely loved it. Seeing Greeta and Nicola's pov's, seeing them come out and fall closer together (though not without some hiccups along the way), was really wonderful. There are sweet moments, heart wrenching ones, and quite a few that made me laugh as well. Plenty of additional lgbtq rep, as well as more rep for ADHD in particular. Nicola and Greeta's story is the more mature of the three, looking at issues that face woman of that age, and the lives that have brought them to that point. There is a lot of cameos for Kate, Olivia, Charlotte and Millie as well, and really, this book is a story for all of them, given how much all of them are looked at, as while Nicola and Greeta are the focus (and are the bulk of the story), given their roles as parents of two of the previous mc's their lives are very much intertwined. Oh, and the last section of the book - loved that it was there, and that we essentially get a wrap up for all of the characters (basically an extended epilogue for the first two books is in there). I have no idea if there will be any more books in this series, but honestly, with the three of them, the series is all wrapped up nicely and complete. Really, really, enjoyed and so glad that I picked them all up.
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DK F.
July 12, 2025
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A must read series for pure enjoyment

The books of this series are full and complete, very well written, with compelling characters. Dialog is snappy, witty, sassy, and loving. Loved each book which flowed into the next with book 3 being my favorite involving all the previous characters. I want to start over and read them again I enjoyed them so much. Clare Aston is a gifted writer and I’ll read all her books now as they are a gem and hard to find.
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Kat
May 8, 2025
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Clare Ashton at her absolute best!

This is the kind of book that stays with you! It delves deep into the complexity of all relationships in a very moving and insightful way. I teared up so many times and felt enlightened and richer in so many ways. I adore both main characters! They complement each other in both strength and vulnerability in the most exquisite ways. The plot is masterfully done with impeccable writing, as it’s always the case with Clare Ashton! An absolute must read!