AGENTS & SMALL PRESSES ACTIVELY SEEKING ROMANCE SUBMISSIONS
If you’ve written a swoon-worthy love story and are ready to take the next step, you might be wondering—where do I send it? Finding the right home for your romance novel can feel overwhelming, but whether you’re aiming for traditional publishing or looking for a reputable small press, there are exciting opportunities out there.
To help you on your journey, we’ve rounded up seven literary agents actively seeking romance submissions and five small presses that accept unagented manuscripts. These publishers and agents are passionate about romance and eager to find fresh voices. So take a deep breath, polish that query, and find the perfect match for your book! 💕📚
7 Literary Agents Seeking Romance Submissions
If you’ve written a swoon-worthy love story and are ready to take the next step, you might be wondering—where do I send it? Finding the right home for your romance novel can feel overwhelming, but whether you’re aiming for traditional publishing or looking for a reputable small press, there are exciting opportunities out there.
To help you on your journey, we’ve rounded up seven literary agents actively seeking romance submissions and five small presses that accept unagented manuscripts. These publishers and agents are passionate about romance and eager to find fresh voices. So take a deep breath, polish that query, and find the perfect match for your book! 💕📚
Note: At the time of publication, all agents below were accepting queries. Always verify the agent's current availability and submission guidelines on their official website before submitting, as policies may change over time.
Jordy Albert (The Booker Albert Literary Agency)
What She’s Looking For: Contemporary romance, rom-coms, and YA romance with strong voice and emotional depth.
Notable Clients: Aven Ellis, Christine Glover
Submission Guidelines: Send a query letter and first three chapters.
Amanda Jain (BookEnds Literary Agency)
What She’s Looking For: Historical romance, contemporary romance, and books with unique time periods/settings.
Notable Clients: USA Today bestselling authors
Submission Guidelines: Query through QueryManager with the first 5-10 pages.
Ali Herring (Spencerhill Associates)
What She’s Looking For: Ali is interested in contemporary romance, including both secular and inspirational themes. She seeks stories with a marketable hook, captivating voice, and inventive plots. While her preference is contemporary romance, she is open to historical, realistic fiction, sci-fi, and paranormal romance.
Notable Clients: Ali represents a diverse range of authors across various genres, including romance.
Submission Guidelines: Queries should be submitted through the QueryManager link provided on the Spencerhill Associates submissions page.
Kim Lionetti (BookEnds Literary Agency)
What She’s Looking For: Currently, she's especially eager to find genre-bending stories that blur the lines between book club fiction and romance/suspense/magical realism/horror. She loves both historical and contemporary romance and is always in the mood for a good rom com, as long as it brings something fresh and unique to the market.
Notable Clients: Jenn McKinlay, Marie Harte
Submission Guidelines: Query with the first chapter.
Annelise Robey (Jane Rotrosen Agency)
What She’s Looking For: Annelise is interested in romance across various subgenres, including contemporary, historical, mystery, thriller, and women's fiction. She seeks compelling narratives with strong character development and unique hooks.
Notable Clients: Terri Garey, Monica McCarty, James Hayman
Submission Guidelines: Submit queries through the online form available on the agency's website.
Laura Langlie (Laura Langlie Agency)
What She’s Looking For: Laura is interested in romance across various subgenres, including contemporary, historical, and young adult romance. She seeks compelling narratives with strong character development and unique hooks.
Notable Clients: Meg Cabot, Malinda Lo, Emily Arsenault
Submission Guidelines: Submit a query letter via email; do not include attachments.
Laura Bradford (Bradford Literary Agency)
What She’s Looking For: High-concept romance, romantic suspense, and anything with a strong hook.
Notable Clients: New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance authors.
Submission Guidelines: Query with a synopsis and first three chapters.
5 Small Presses Accepting Romance Submissions (No Agent Required)
Note: Always verify the publisher's current submission guidelines on their official website before submitting, as policies may change over time.
Evernight Publishing
What They Publish: Steamy romance in all subgenres, including contemporary, paranormal, and suspense.
Why They’re Notable: Well-respected indie press with a loyal readership.
Submission Guidelines: 10K–100K word manuscripts, email submissions only.
The Wild Rose Press
What They Publish: A broad range of romance from sweet to erotic, including historical and contemporary.
Why They’re Notable: Established indie publisher known for working closely with authors.
Submission Guidelines: Submit query, synopsis, and first five pages.
Tule Publishing
What They Publish: Small-town romance, cowboy romance, rom-coms, and contemporary romance with a cozy feel.
Why They’re Notable: Known for strong marketing support for their authors.
Submission Guidelines: Full manuscript and query through email.
City Owl Press
What They Publish: Romantasy, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and contemporary romance.
Why They’re Notable: Hybrid press with both traditional and self-publishing support.
Submission Guidelines: Full manuscript and cover letter.
5. Entangled Publishing
What They Publish: Entangled Publishing specializes in romance across various subgenres, including contemporary, historical, paranormal, and romantic suspense.
Why They’re Notable: Known for producing numerous USA Today and New York Times bestsellers, Entangled offers a range of imprints catering to diverse romance audiences.
Submission Guidelines: Accepts unsolicited manuscripts; authors should submit a query letter, synopsis, and full manuscript through their online submission form.
Final Thoughts
For romance writers looking to get traditionally published, these agents and small presses offer fantastic opportunities—whether you want a big publishing deal or a smaller, more hands-on experience.
Which route feels right for you? 💕📚
