Jennifer Echols is an American writer known for her romantic fiction aimed at young adults. A former newspaper editor, college teacher, and freelance copyeditor, Echols now dedicates her time to writing full-time. She resides in Alabama with her husband and son.

Her debut novel, Major Crush, was inspired by her own experiences as the first female drum major of her high school marching band. Echols’ works are categorized into light romantic comedies and more intense dramas. In April 2012, she expressed her passion for writing romantic dramas like Such a Rush and Dirty Little Secret, while also cherishing the opportunity to write YA romantic comedies.

Major Crush won the National Reader's Choice Award, while Going Too Far was a finalist in the RITA, the National Reader's Choice Award, and the Book Buyer's Best. It was also nominated by the American Library Association as a Best Book for Young Adults. Love Story was a 2011 Finalist for the Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fiction.

The Romantic Times has described Jennifer Echols as a "tremendously talented writer with a real gift for developing relationships."