Kraus was born in New York City and graduated from New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study. She met Emma McLaughlin while both were attending New York University, and working as nannies. She lived as a child at 1000 Park Avenue, whose residents she claims inspired some of the characters in her fiction.

Kraus married David Wheir on June 14, 2008.

Nicola Kraus, with Emma McLaughlin, is the New York Times bestselling authors of THE NANNY DIARIES, CITIZEN GIRL, DEDICATION, NANNY RETURNS, and their young adult novels, THE REAL REAL and OVER YOU.

They work together in New York City.

Books by Nicola Kraus

Between You and Me

by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus - Fiction, Women's Fiction

Logan Wade has built a life for herself in New York City, far from her unhappy childhood in Oklahoma. But when she gets the call that her famous cousin needs a new assistant, it’s an offer she can’t refuse. However, their reunion is quickly overshadowed by the toxic dynamic between Kelsey and her parents, causing Logan to question if their childhood has left them both too broken to succeed.

The Nanny Diaries

Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus - Fiction