The Clean Romance Podcast

Is Belle really in love with a beast? Did Ariel give up her voice for a man? And why are we still obsessed with fairy tales? This week, we're joined by Faith Moore, author of Saving Cinderella and host of Storytime for Grownups, to talk about why fairy tales and romance matter more than we might realize! We dive into Disney princesses, the hidden symbolism in our favorite stories, modern femi...

Does Jesus have a sense of humor? We sure think so! 😂 This week we're chatting with Christian rom-com author B.R. Goodwin about why laughter matters, why Christian fiction doesn't always have to be serious, and how a funny, feel-good romance can still point readers to Jesus. We also get a little sidetracked talking about romance tropes that would be TERRIBLE in real life, embarrassing m...

Love in the Storm with Mandi Blake | Grace, Redemption & the Power of Prayer Welcome to our first Clean Romance Getaways Book Club episode! We’re joined by Christian romance author Mandi Blake to discuss her book Love in the Storm —a swoony, snowed-in romance with a powerful message about grace, forgiveness, and second chances. We chat about writing redemption stories, overcoming shame, how Ch...

Is Bookstagram stealing the joy from reading?  Between endless ARC commitments, Goodreads reading goals, social media algorithms, and the pressure to support ALL the authors, sometimes our favorite hobby starts feeling like a full-time job! This week on The Clean Romance Podcast , we're joined by Bookstagrammers Amy King and Maggie Blankenship for an honest (and hilarious!) conversation about...

What happens when a major publisher tells you your YA fantasy needs more spice, and you say no? This week, Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon are joined by international bestselling YA fantasy author Cassandra James to talk about faith, traditional publishing, and having the courage to stick to your convictions. Cass shares the incredible story of walking away from a potential publishing...

⭐ Is a three-star book review good…or bad? This week on The Clean Romance Podcast , Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon dive into the complicated world of book reviews and star ratings .  What does a three-star review actually mean? Do readers see three stars differently than authors do? And can a negative review actually help sell a book? 🚢💕 CLEAN ROMANCE GETAWAYS CRUISE Cruise with u...

Can any romance trope be written clean? This week, Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon are joined by author Lindsay Rochester to talk about romance tropes that might sound spicy but can absolutely work in clean romance. From one bed and not his baby to accidental pregnancy, morally gray heroes,  and protective MMCs, we’re talking about where the lines are, how clean romance creates romant...

Is clean romance part of “toxic purity culture”? And what’s the difference between sexual purity and purity culture? In this episode of The Clean Romance Podcast, Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon tackle a difficult and timely conversation happening across BookTok, Bookstagram, and the romance book community. They discuss the backlash against fantasy romance author Elizabeth Wheatley af...

Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon welcome romcom author Savannah Scott to talk all things sports romance! Savannah shares the story behind her new Tennessee Thunder football series (spun off from her Firemen of Waterford, TN books), the unique challenges of writing romance around a pro sports season, and her predictions for the next big trend in the genre (hint: cowboys and cozy fantasy...

What happens when you put a bunch of clean romance authors, Bookstagrammers, and readers on a cruise ship together? We’re about to find out. In this special episode of The Clean Romance Podcast, we’re sharing all the details about the Clean Romance Getaway —a five-day bookish cruise created especially for clean romance readers! We’re talking about where we're going, who’s joining us, what you...

What makes us fall head-over-heels for a book? Sarah is joined by special guest co-host Rosie from Reading. Rosie to talk about the things that turn a good book into a five-star favorite—from characters who feel like family and stories that make us laugh out loud to authentic faith, hard things, and books that leave us wanting to open our Bibles. Plus, they play Book Speed Dating , sharing books t...

Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon pull back the curtain on their current works in progress! From co-writing a small-town romance series to tackling marriage restoration, infertility, baseball, redemption, and even a nonfiction book about biblical resilience, they share what they're writing, what's challenging them, and what they've learned along the way. What does the wri...

In this episode of The Clean Romance Podcast , Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon talk about clean romance, social media boundaries, cancel culture, and the challenges of navigating the publishing world today. They discuss the difference between setting personal boundaries and “canceling” someone, the role of AI in publishing, and why book covers don’t always tell the whole story. Plus,...

Skip the BookTok FOMO: Clean Romance Dupes You'll Love Love seeing everyone's BookTok recommendations but wish there were more clean romance options? The Clean Romance Podcast has you covered! In this episode, Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon are sharing some of their favorite clean (and mostly clean) alternatives to BookTok's biggest hits. But first, thank you to this e...

Why is there spice in YA books? Has young adult fiction changed over the years, and… who is the YA category really for anyway? In this episode, we’re discussing the rise of explicit content in young adult books, how BookTok and publishing trends have influenced the genre, and the debate surrounding books for teens. We also explore why some books are removed from school libraries and how parents ca...

At The Clean Romance Podcast, we're passionate about sharing clean romance, but this week Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon are stepping just outside their usual lane to talk about some of their favorite closed-door romance authors. These books keep the romance behind closed doors but may include occasional mild language or LGBTQ side characters. If you're a regular listener,...

It’s Christmas in July! This week Tiffany is chatting with Lindsay Rochester about clean Christmas reads, Hallmark movies and fake dating practice kisses.  Thanks so much to Jackie Q. Roe for sponsoring this week’s episode! If you love fake dating, small town charm and youth camp, check out The Facts and Fictions of Love for FREE this week (June 14-17th): https://amzn.to/4fuwnDS Letters to Mrs. Cl...

Join Tiffany Noelle Chacon and Sarah Ruth Hickner as they celebrate America's 250th birthday with a story about a very American adventure in a kayak before diving into a collection of clean romance books that capture the heart of the nation. From soldiers to sports (and some girl bosses), these stories remind us why we love this country.  This week’s Christmas in July book sponsor is Terms an...

In this episode of The Clean Romance Podcast , Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon dive into the role age plays in today's romance and fantasy books. Why are so many protagonists in their late teens and early twenties? Do readers want more stories featuring characters in their thirties, forties, and beyond, or are we happy escaping into worlds filled with twenty-year-olds saving king...

Clean romance author Emma St Clair joins Tiffany Noelle Chacon and Sarah Ruth Hickner to chat about how social media has changed the way we read. This episode is brought to you by Off the Bench: a clean football rom-com with an off-limits love and reverse grumpy/sunshine main characters! This week it’s on sale for $0.99 on Kindle. You can also read it in Kindle Unlimited or on paperback. Go check...

Tiffany Noelle Chacon and Sarah Hickner share some of their favorite clean romance authors. These are authors that we consider "auto-buy." No matter the cover, title, or subject matter, we're all in! If you need more clean romance book recommendations in your world, this is your episode! Thank you so much to this week's episode sponsor: Mind Reader by Mimika Cooney - a slow bur...

Award-winning author Courtney Walsh joins Tiffany Noelle Chacon and Sarah Hickner for a conversation about light-hearted romances and why we need them. If you aren't a fan of Courtney Walsh yet you should check out her books. They are the bees knees (according to Sarah), and her newest book, Brighter Than Before , is a great place to start! Today's book sponsor is All the Things That Com...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to write a book that Sarah Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon dish about in their weekly roundup of five-star reads? They're going to share that and so much more in their Five-Star Author Workshop on June 19. Part teaching, part building community--get ready for a two-hour workshop that will up your game as an author. Register at www.thecleanromancepodcast....

It can feel like a betrayal when a favorite closed door romance author starts writing explicit content. Grab a cup of coffee and sit down with Sarah Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon as we discuss what to do—and not do—when your fave author turns spicy.  This week, will you join us in prayer for your favorite authors who have started writing explicit content? “The prayer of a righteous person is p...

If the days after Memorial Day count as summer, then summer has officially arrived! In this episode, Sarah Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon share their top summer reading recommendations—from books they couldn’t put down to exciting upcoming releases. If you love clean romance with just a touch of fantasy, this list will keep you swooning all summer long. Visit The Clean Romance Podcast for the f...