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 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 Company, 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.
Heartwarming is in the name for a reason—they publish “wholesome, uplifting romances where hope shines and sweet kisses meet real emotion.”
An ebook-first romance publisher that “only considers edited and quality manuscripts,” including sweet romance.
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.
Founded in 2017, this small publisher is dedicated to publishing no-spice books filled with imagination and creativity, including sweet romance and clean romantic suspense genres.
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.
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 1950 that are between 60,000 to 80,000 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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