About Me

Hi, I’m Erica. I write dark, gritty historical romantic suspense, though currently, I am on a writing sabbatical. It’s my firm belief that everyone deserves a love story, so I write books about people from all different social classes living in nineteenth-century England. I love history–especially the weird, wild, and mysterious parts (shoutout to my fellow historical true crime fans!) From the dank rookeries of London to Egypt’s pyramids, my favorite part about writing is the research, and my overflowing bookshelves attest to it.

I am a stay at home mom to a truly fantastic, very sassy daughter and I also care for many beloved rescue pets. I drink a truly outrageous amount of coffee and watch an equally outrageous amount of television. Part of the reason I believe so strongly in true love is because I married my high school sweetheart, and together we continue to take on any challenge we might face.

Erica Monroe

USA Today Bestselling Author

USA Today Bestselling Author Erica Monroe writes dark, gritty historical romance. Her current series include Gothic Brides (Gothic Regency romances) and The Rookery Rogues (pre-Victorian gritty working class romance). She was a finalist in the published historical category for the prestigious Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Romantic Suspense, and her books have been recommended reads at Fresh Fiction, Smexy Books, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, and All About Romance. When not writing, she is a stay at home mom who drinks too much coffee, listens to a lot of true crime podcasts, and reads constantly. She lives in the suburbs of North Carolina with her husband, daughter, and many rescue pets.

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Praise for Erica's Books

Engrossing...very evocative of the era. A book with grit, the kind of historical I want to read.

Delilah Marvelle

on A Dangerous Invitation

The loyalties are fierce, the violence is not sugar-coated and Ms. Monroe's descriptive prose really puts the reader slap-bang in the middle of the muddy streets and dank alleyways of the East End of London or sits them at the bar in the crowded, smoke-filled, gin-scented pub...the perfect introduction to the seamier, darker side of pre-Victorian London and this author's world of ordinary men and women doing what they must to keep body and soul together.

All About Romance on Stealing the Rogue's Heart

Erica Monroe's voice is a breath of fresh air for the historical romance genre. The Determined Duchess is wildly inventive, with a romance you will root for!

Jess Michaels

on The Determined Duchess

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All of Erica’s currently released paperback copies are available for sale as signed copies. By ordering directly from Erica, you’ll get a personally inscribed book for the same print list price and shipping as most retailers!