Award-Winning Authors
Suzette D. Harrison & Suzette Riddick
Presents
GENERATIONS
Hello Lovelies & Welcome to Generations
The creative brainchild of “The Twins” – Suzette D. Harrison & Suzette Riddick!
This groundbreaking series features stories that pay homage to our culture (past & present), sisterhood, & the power & strength of Black women.
What Is Generations?
This celebratory series features 10 novellas released in 5 sets of 2 books each.
Each set offers 2 novellas – 1 African-American historical fiction (Suzette D. Harrison) & 1 contemporary women’s fiction (Suzette Riddick). Every novella is a stand-alone book that can be read independently, but the most rewarding experience happens when a set is read together. (After all this is a “twin” thing).
Meet The Heroines of Generations
The historical & contemporary heroines from each set are beautifully interconnected, as are all ten of our heroines hailing from our small, all-Black town of Colemanville. You’re invited on their luscious journeys of self-discovery & independence in this one-of-a-kind series by the twins!
Welcome To Colemanville
Welcome to Colemanville, North Carolina – the home of Generations. Our small, fictitious, all-Black town was founded in 1875 in the name of Love, Liberty, & Legacy. It’s big in heart, rich with history, & vibrant in community. Times have changed since its inception & its survival hasn’t been without challenge. Yet, idyllic scenery & small-town ways makes Colemanville the pride & passion of its citizen. So, grab your Generations novellas and pour yourself some sweet tea. Your journey to Colemanville is waiting.
FOREVER Beautiful
Book 1
Floretta Coleman is young, determined, and gifted. A graduate of Madame C.J. Walker’s esteemed beauty school, Floretta is on the brink of a bright future with plans to explore the world after completing her studies at Oberlin College. Her long-held dreams seem within reach until one telephone call shatters everything. Her mother, Iva Rae Coleman, has died unexpectedly. Devastated, Floretta returns to the small, all-Black town founded by enslaved ancestors to lay her mother to rest and is forced to navigate the complexities of loss and family obligation. Her younger brothers need her. So does her homeless great Aunt Sis, whose misfortune was caused by a family accident. She must grapple with these responsibilities as well as her parents’ unconventional relationship while being drawn to Packer Sims, a captivating horse rancher and Seminole Indian. Told against the rich tapestry of 1949 in the southern U.S., Floretta’s story is one of identity, self-discovery, and acceptance. Join her journey as Floretta forges a path that is forever beautiful and uniquely her own.
WANDERING Beauty
Book 2
Jillian Hart has reached her breaking point. Every moment of her day is seemingly consumed catering to her family’s needs and wants as a wife and mother of two. Her only source of solace is the day spa, where she works as a part-time esthetician. Even that is at risk of being taken away by Ivan Hart, Jillian’s demanding husband, and his unrealistic expectations.
When her husband does the unthinkable, Jillian flees with her children to Colemanville, North Carolina to the home of her maternal grandmother, Nana Flo. At her lowest, Jillian must reassess her life and confront the choices that have derailed her dream of owning a day spa specializing in esthetician services.
In Colemanville with Nana Flo’s help, Jillian discovers she and her great-grandmother, Iva Rae Coleman, are kindred spirits after learning intimate details about Iva’s life. With this revelation, she accepts that the crumbling of her marriage was unavoidable to propel her toward her destiny to carry on the Coleman family legacy.
Join the journey of this wandering beauty to see if family secrets, scandals, and her husband’s determination to reconcile will hinder Jillian from fulfilling her destiny.
Coming Soon to Generations
Book 3
Ilona Robertson Brinks is a gifted artist trapped in a gilded cage. Bound by a controlling husband and stifled by domineering parents, Ilona’s world is a portrait of conformity and quiet constraint. Her life is a delicate balance of duty, family expectations, and unspoken dreams. Her art is her great escape from her less than fulfilling reality. Every brushstroke is a private rebellion as the vibrant colors on her canvas whispers the truths she cannot speak. Even moreso when confronted with the return of her first love, Gabriel Thurman.
A veteran injured in the war, Gabriel’s unexpected return reawakens Ilona’s desire for affection and independence. She must grapple with her emotions and the rigid societal norms binding her in a loveless marriage even while contending with another woman setting her lusty sights on Gabriel.
The discovery of her self-righteous husband’s dark secrets forces Ilona to confront the reality of her life. With her world on the brink of implosion, she must find the courage to reclaim her voice, embrace true love, and fully embrace her artistry. Set in 1949 against the rich backdrop of a small southern town, Watercolor Whispers is a poignant exploration of a young woman’s struggle to find her voice in a silencing world and her transformative journey of empowerment and self-discovery.
Coming Soon To Generations
Book 4
After graduating college, Ella Caswell left her hometown of Colemanville, North Carolina, determined to pursue her dream of becoming a renowned painter and photographer. With her heart set on capturing the beauty of the world through her art, she traveled far and wide, perfecting her craft.
Ella’s once adventurous, nomadic lifestyle became a necessity when she found herself on the run to protect her son, Manny. Exhausted both mentally and physically, she was determined to keep moving, always staying one step ahead. As the weight of her situation grew heavier, Ella longed for stability and a place where Manny could feel safe and secure. Returning to her hometown of Colemanville, she hoped to find the peace she so desperately needed. But the past had a way of catching up, and Ella soon realized that some battles must be faced head on.
Amid the turmoil, Ella was determined to create a loving home for her son, rekindle a long-forgotten dream, and open her heart to the possibility of love. Will her past extinguish her future, or will grace find a way? Discover the answer in Graceful Watercolors.
You May Be Wondering
THE NOVELLAS
MEET SUZETTE D. Harrison
Suzette D. Harrison grew up in a home where reading was required, not requested. Turning her love of reading into a rising literary career, Suzette was first published when her poetry appeared in her middle school’s creative journal.
While she loves happy endings, Harrison pens flawed characters in need of redemption, and loves crafting storylines with intricate layers and depth, often leaving readers with unexpected plot twists.
The award-winning author is a wife and mother who holds a culinary degree in Pastry & Baking. Suzette is currently cooking up her next novel…in between batches of cookies.
MEET SUZETTE Riddick
Suzette Riddick is a wife, mother, and nurse practitioner who enjoys writing stories about imperfect people finding perfect love. Black love, sisterhood, and strong family bonds are the heart of her stories.
She is an Amazon Best-Selling Author and featured in USA Today – Happy Ever After. Suzette, a native of Philadelphia, PA, loves traveling, reading, decorating her planner, and has an addiction to Chanel parfum.