Jennifer Estep

Jennifer Estep is a bestselling American author, well-known for her urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels. She has authored several series, including Bigtime, Elemental Assassin, and Mythos Academy, which cater to both young adult and adult audiences. Despite writing in a genre often perceived as feminine, Estep maintains that her books have broad appeal, targeting not only romance lovers but also fans of comics and fantasy.

Born in the South, Estep describes herself as a sassy and sarcastic southern girl with a touch of eccentricity. Her passion for storytelling can be traced back to her childhood, where she spent hours crafting imaginative tales in her head. Growing up, she was an avid reader, devouring various genres, from fantasy and adventure to romance and mystery. Her mother played a significant role in nurturing her love for reading, regularly taking her to the library to feed her insatiable appetite for books.

Estep has written over forty books, along with numerous novellas and short stories, spanning various series like Elemental Assassin, Section 47, Galactic Bonds, Crown of Shards, and Gargoyle Queen. In her leisure time, she enjoys socializing with friends and family, practicing yoga, and staying current with her favorite TV shows, particularly those centered around superheroes. Additionally, she is an ardent fan of fantasy and romance literature.
Elemental Assassin Books
# Title Year
1 Spider's Bite 2010
2 Web of Lies 2010
3 Venom 2010
4 Tangled Threads 2011
5 Spider’s Revenge 2011
6 Thread of Death 2012
7 By a Thread 2012
8 Widow's Web 2012
9 Deadly Sting 2013
10 Carniepunk: Parlor Tricks 2013
11 Kiss of Venom 2013
12 Heart of Venom 2013
13 The Spider 2013
14 Poison Promise 2014
15 Black Widow 2014
16 Spider's Trap 2015
17 Bitter Bite 2016
18 Unwanted 2016
19 Unraveled 2016
20 Nice Guys Bite 2016
21 Snared 2017
22 Venom in the Veins 2018
23 Haints and Hobwebs 2018
24 Winter’s Web 2019
25 Sharpest Sting 2019
26 Last Strand 2021
27 Heart Stings 2023
28 Spider and Frost 2023
29 Stings and Stones 2023
Bigtime Books
# Title Year
1 Karma Girl 2007
2 Hot Mama 2007
3 Jinx 2008
4 A Karma Girl Christmas 2011
5 Nightingale 2012
6 Fandemic 2015
Black Blade Books
# Title Year
1 Cold Burn of Magic 2015
2 Dark Heart of Magic 2015
3 Bright Blaze of Magic 2016
Crown of Shards Books
# Title Year
1 Kill the Queen 2018
2 Protect the Prince 2019
3 Crush the King 2020
Galactic Bonds Books
# Title Year
1 Only Bad Options 2022
2 Only Good Enemies 2023
3 Only Hard Problems 2024
Gargoyle Queen Books
# Title Year
1 Capture the Crown 2021
2 Tear Down the Throne 2022
3 Conquer the Kingdom 2023
Mythos Academy Books
# Title Year
1 First Frost 2011
2 Touch of Frost 2011
3 Kiss of Frost 2011
4 Dark Frost 2012
5 Crimson Frost 2012
6 Spartan Frost 2013
7 Midnight Frost 2013
8 Halloween Frost 2013
9 Killer Frost 2014
Mythos Academy: Colorado Books
# Title Year
1 Bitter Frost 2017
2 Spartan Heart 2017
3 Spartan Promise 2019
4 Spartan Destiny 2019
Section 47 Books
# Title Year
1 A Sense of Danger 2020
2 Sugar Plum Spies 2022
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Beauty of Being a Beast 2021
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Write Your Own Cake: A Worldbuilding Essay 2022
Jennifer Estep Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Carniepunk 2013
2 The Mammoth Book of Southern Gothic Romance 2014
3 Dirty Deeds 2 2022