Karen Erickson

Karen Erickson is a USA Today bestselling author known for her contemporary romance novels. She has written numerous books under her own name, as well as under the pseudonym Monica Murphy, where she has achieved New York Times and USA Today bestselling status. Her works celebrate love, passion, and happily-ever-afters, resonating with readers who enjoy heartfelt and engaging storytelling.

Living in central California with her family, Erickson has built a successful career bringing vibrant characters to life. She shares her home with her husband, children, and a menagerie of pets, including one dog and several cats. Her dedication to romance writing reflects her belief in the power of love and enduring relationships, themes that consistently shine through in her work.

As both Karen Erickson and Monica Murphy, she continues to captivate audiences with her emotionally rich and compelling narratives. Her dual writing identities showcase her versatility, allowing her to explore different facets of contemporary romance while maintaining a strong connection with her readers.
A Midsummer's Night Steam Books
# Title Year
1 Spontaneous 2007
End of Days Books
# Title Year
1 Reaper (By: Mina Carter) 2011
2 Neon Chaos 2011
Fated Books
# Title Year
1 Baby, Don't Lose My Number 2010
2 Melt With You 2011
3 Twist of Fate 2014
Fortune Books
# Title Year
1 Fortune's Deception 2008
2 Fortune's Chance 2008
3 Fortune's Promise 2009
4 Luck of the Draw 2010
Game for It Books
# Title Year
1 Game for Marriage 2013
2 Game for Trouble 2013
3 Game for Tonight 2014
Garnet Books
# Title Year
1 Virgin Jewels 2009
Lone Pine Lake Books
# Title Year
1 Loving Mindy 2013
2 Christmas in Lone Pine 2019
3 That One Summer 2020
4 Snowbound for Christmas 2020
Playing With Fire Books
# Title Year
1 Forbidden 2009
2 Tangled 2009
3 Scandalous 2010
4 Notorious 2011
Protect and Defend Books
# Title Year
1 Under His Protection 2012
2 Strip Tease 2012
Sin City Shifters Books
# Title Year
1 Hidden 2003
Tahoe Nights Books (with Anne Rainey, with S.L. Carpenter)
# Title Year
1 A Little Bit Naughty (By: Anne Rainey) 2010
2 My Favorite Mistake 2010
3 Need You Now (By: S.L. Carpenter) 2011
The Merry Widows Books
# Title Year
1 Lessons in Indiscretion 2011
2 Her Christmas Pleasure 2011
3 A Scandalous Affair 2012
The Renaldis Books
# Title Year
1 Temporary Arrangement 2013
2 Tempted by Her Boss 2013
3 Kidnapping His Bride 2013
4 Falling For Her Husband 2014
Vegas Nights Books
# Title Year
1 Wicked Weekend 2014
2 Reckless Nights 2015
3 Endless Nights 2015
4 Wild Nights 2015
Wildwood Books
# Title Year
1 Ignite 2016
2 Smolder 2016
3 Torch 2016
Worth It Books
# Title Year
1 Worth the Scandal 2012
2 Worth the Risk 2012
3 Worth The Challenge 2012
4 Worth Everything 2013
Karen Erickson Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Playing with Fire 2010
Karen Erickson Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 A Taste of Revenge 2007
2 Covet 2007
3 Release Me 2008
4 Stolen Hearts 2008
5 Night Wolf 2008
6 Jesse's Girl 2009
7 Love's Prisoner 2009
8 Too Tempting 2009
9 A Very Sexy Christmas 2010
10 Fairies & Wishes 2011
11 Santa Baby 2011
12 Pleasing Miss Daniels 2012
Karen Erickson Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Better With Age 2009