Hi agents and authors! Below is my current romance wishlist.

For submissions to Afterglow Books, which has its own specific imprint needs, please see the Submittable page here. Harlequin Series lines are always open to unagented submissions, and I acquire across lines.

I also acquire select titles for Harlequin Trade Press. Please note that HTP imprints do not accept unagented submissions, unless otherwise noted (i.e. online pitch events).

I’m looking for:

• Stories that radiate joy

• Romances written by and featuring BIPOC characters; including intercultural romances

• A fresh voice, compelling stakes, and a cast of secondary characters that enrich the story

• Flirty banter that propels both pacing and relationship development

• Well-developed, blush worthy heat

• Queer love stories written by queer people that de-center coming out; especially interested in seeing more bisexual protagonists, trans protagonists, small town settings, and a royal F/F love story that echoes the Sussex’s

• Undercurrents of other genres in romance such as post-apocalyptic, horror, mythology, and magical realism

• Contemporary small-town romances reflecting a diverse and inclusive community

• Trope heavy romances that elevate the stakes. My favorite tropes: enemies to lovers, second chance/reunion romances, close proximity (ex. one bed, oh no!, we’re snowed in!), opposites attract, grumpy vs. sunshine (think: “Someone will die…of fun!”)

• Nerdy romance featuring cosplay, fanfiction, and comic conventions

• Meet cute stories

• 90’s and 2000’s film-inspired stories, like 10 Things I Hate About You, 13 Going on 30, Love & Basketball, You’ve Got Mail, Last Holiday)

What I’m not looking for:

• “Across the political aisle” romances

• Stories featuring marriages in crisis

• Stories involving cheating or adultery