For authors of clean romance, I’ve put together a growing list of publishing houses that consider clean romance novels for publication (please note that this does not mean they publish only clean fiction). Always make sure to practice due diligence in researching publishers before signing a contract.
Click on the publishers below for complete manuscript submission details.
Aria is a digital-first fiction imprint of the publisher Head of Zeus, and they’re on the lookout for talented new authors.
A global fiction publishing house, Boldwood Books has sold millions of books and is a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association.
This publisher is open to new writers of sweet contemporary romances that resound with modern readers.
Canterbury House Publishing seeks authors of quality fiction that’s both wholesome and inspirational. This small publishing house prefers mysteries (contemporary or historical) and romantic suspense novels, particularly ones set in the Southern U.S.
This publishing house, while Christian, does also consider fiction that is not specifically Christian as long as it’s high quality and free of profanity and sexual situations. Celebrate Lit Publishing is open to multiple genres.
An imprint of Wolfpack Publishing, CKN Christian Publishing began as a promotional site for ebooks before expanding as a publisher of inspiring novels in a variety of genres.
This publisher’s name pretty much says it all. Formerly Astraea Press, Clean Reads publishes rich, vibrant, wholesome stories in many genres.
A division of Deseret Book Corporation, Covenant Communications publishes more than 100 books a year and is looking for well-written, unique manuscripts that reflect the values of the LDS Church.
This quality Christian publisher is open to assorted genres.
Interested in all subgenres of romance, including sweet, eTreasure Publishing is open to new and experienced writers as long as the manuscript is well written and engaging.
You’ll likely need an agent to be considered by this big-name publisher. Hallmark Publishing is looking for contemporary sweet romances and mysteries set in the U.S.
A happy ending is a must!
An imprint of Harlequin, Love Inspired publishes contemporary inspirational love stories featuring Christian characters.
As the name suggests, this publishing imprint is for inspirational romances that include strong, heart-pounding suspense story lines.
This imprint of Iron Steam Media publishes entertaining, wholesome stories featuring “characters with strong beliefs about what’s right and wrong” without being preachy. Their many imprints include Bling! Romance (general market contemporary romance), Smitten Historical Romance (general market historical romance), Candlelight Romance (inspirational, Christian romance), and more. LPC Books encourages “authors to hire a professional editor and proofreader before submitting your manuscript to any publisher.”
A division of the Pelican Book Group, Prism seeks clean, wholesome romances with positive messages.
“Quench your thirst for story.” This publisher is particularly interested in acquiring clean romantic suspense novels but also considers clean contemporary romance and clean historical romance.
This publisher is “passionate about clean content and empowering values” and is actively seeking clean romance fiction.
Soul Mate Publishing considers many genres of romance, including but not limited to clean and inspirational love stories.
This small indie-run publishing house specializes in swoon-worthy sweet and clean YA and adult romances.
TCK Publishing is an international publishing company that considers all major genres and niches, including clean and sweet romances.
This publisher seeks original, fresh romances while offering multiple romance imprints.
An imprint of Pelican Book Group, White Rose Publishing considers all romance subgenres of various lengths. Stories should contain conflict between the main characters, and “an element of faith must be present in all White Rose stories—without becoming overbearing or preachy.”
Welcoming both new and established authors, Wild Heart Books is interested in exciting, inspirational Christian historical romances set prior to 1900 that are between 50,000 to 75,000 words and “woven with the truth of God’s love.”
This publisher’s Sweetheart Rose imprint seeks stories “that are sweet/clean in nature. If it’s a romance, the couple only has sex behind closed doors. Think Hallmark movie.”
“Where your stories take flight.” Winged Publications is “looking for clean romance that leaves the reader with a warm, fuzzy feeling at the end.”
“Write Integrity Press specializes in books that provide clean, wholesome entertainment.”
Please let me know of any clean romance publishers I’ve missed, and I’ll happily add them to this list. Thank you!
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