Molly Harper is an American writer who creates stories in the paranormal romance and general romance genres. She is a member of groups like The Authors Guild and Mystery Writers of America. Harper is most famous for writing the "Nice Girls" vampire series and the "Naked Werewolf" series.
Background
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in print journalism from Western Kentucky University in 2000 and began working as a reporter for the Paducah Sun. In 2020, she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Seton Hill University. She currently resides in Michigan with her husband and two children.
Work and reception
Harper's work has received positive reviews. Her books Naked Werewolf and Nice Girls were named "Top Picks" by Romantic Times. Her novel And One Last Thing… was a 2011 finalist in the Romance Writers of America's RITA awards for contemporary single title romance.
The Nice Girls series has been praised by Publishers Weekly and USA Today. Publishers Weekly highlighted Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors for its strong supporting characters, funny moments, and unexpected plot twists. Booklist also reviewed the Nice Girls series, praising Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs.
And One Last Thing… received mostly positive reviews. Publishers Weekly gave it a negative review, while Romantic Times and Booklist gave positive reviews.
In November 2017, Harper launched a women's fiction series called Southern Eclectic, starting with Sweet Tea & Sympathy. This book received positive reviews from Publishers Weekly and Romantic Times. Library Journal said, “This sweet story about a city girl finding a home in the country launches Harper’s latest series and will be enjoyed as easily as honey on a deep-fried Twinkie.”
In 2024, Harper announced the sale of her first murder mystery, A Proposal to Die For, to Berkley Prime Crime. The book was released in April 2025.
Harper has released three series as Audible Exclusives: Mystic Bayou, Moonshadow Cove, and Starfall Point. These series are available only on Audible for at least six months before being released as ebooks.