Jennifer Echols

Jennifer Echols is an accomplished author known for her romantic young adult novels, many of which draw inspiration from her upbringing in a small Alabama lakeside town. Her works include the award-winning comedy "Major Crush," which earned the National Readers’ Choice Award, and the critically acclaimed drama "Going Too Far," a finalist for the RITA Award and the National Readers’ Choice Award. The latter was also nominated by the American Library Association as a Best Book for Young Adults. Her books have been published in seven languages, showcasing her broad appeal.

Echols has garnered numerous accolades throughout her career, including the Aspen Gold Readers’ Choice Award, the Write Touch Readers’ Award, and the Booksellers’ Best Award. Her writing often blends humor with heartfelt drama, resonating with both teen and adult audiences. In 2013, Simon & Schuster expanded her reach by debuting her adult romance novels, while her young adult works continued to flourish. She resides in Birmingham with her husband and son, maintaining a prolific presence in contemporary romance literature.
Stargazer Books
# Title Year
1 Star Crossed 2013
2 Playing Dirty 2013
Superlatives Books
# Title Year
1 Biggest Flirts 2014
2 Perfect Couple 2015
3 Most Likely to Succeed 2015
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Going Too Far 2009
2 Forget You 2010
3 Love Story 2011
4 The One That I Want 2011
5 Love on the Edge: Going Too Far and Forget You 2012
6 Such a Rush 2012
7 Dirty Little Secret 2013
Romantic Comedies Books
# Title Year
1 How Not to Spend Your Senior Year (By: Cameron Dokey) 2003
2 Royally Jacked (By: Niki Burnham) 2004
3 Ripped at the Seams (By: Nancy E. Krulik) 2004
4 South Beach Sizzle (By: Suzanne Weyn, Diana Gonzales) 2005
5 Getting to Third Date (By: Kelly McClymer) 2005
6 30 Guys in 30 Days (By: Micol Ostow) 2005
7 Prom Crashers (By: Erin Soderberg Downing) 2007
8 The Boys Next Door 2007
9 Crush du Jour (By: Micol Ostow) 2007
10 Love, Hollywood Style (By: Paul Ruditis) 2008
11 Something Borrowed (By: Catherine Hapka) 2008
12 Party Games (By: Whitney Lyles) 2008
13 Major Crush 2008
14 Animal Attraction (By: Jamie Ponti) 2008
15 A Novel Idea (By: Aimee Friedman) 2008
16 Puppy Love (By: Nancy Krulik) 2008
17 She's Got the Beat (By: Nancy Krulik) 2008
18 The Twelve Dates of Christmas (By: Catherine Hapka) 2008
19 Sea of Love (By: Jamie Ponti) 2008
20 Miss Match (By: Wendy Toliver) 2009
21 Love on Cue (By: Catherine Hapka) 2009
22 Drive Me Crazy (By: Erin Soderberg Downing) 2009
23 Love Off-Limits (By: Whitney Lyles) 2009
24 The Ex Games 2009
25 Perfect Shot (By: Debbie Rigaud) 2009
26 Dancing Queen (By: Erin Soderberg Downing) 2009
27 Hard to Get (By: Emma Carlson Berne) 2010
28 At First Sight (By: Catherine Hapka) 2010
29 Gettin' Lucky (By: Micol Ostow) 2010
30 Endless Summer 2010
31 Love Undercover (By: Johanna Edwards, Amy Saidens) 2011
32 Spin Control (By: Niki Burnham) 2011
33 Love, Love, Love (By: Deborah Reber, Caroline Goode) 2011
34 In the Stars (By: Stacia Deutsch, Rhody Cohon) 2011
35 Winter's Kiss (With: Catherine Hapka) 2012
36 Secret Life of a Teenage Siren (By: Wendy Toliver) 2012